Video & Transcript Research : 'transit projects'
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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically it amends and clarifies the definition of transient occupancy and on transit occupancy.
- Community Justice Project for Parade. Go ahead.
- You have 2 minutes. >> My name is Kerry fight and I'm an attorney with community Justice project and
- Chair. >> Today of you to present Senate Bill 1696 bill that improves public safety updates, transit
- Knoller, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority waiving in support.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So public access automation projects.
- But that was the original purpose. we're at with those projects and we're at with those projects and
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group (RHG) - Tue Jan 27, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Shift focus to important transition.
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more would want to, you know, transition more would want to, you know, transition - >> That was for CIP projects.
- >> That was for CIP projects. >> Okay.
- Maintenance. >> That was for CIP projects. >> Okay.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- How does CEQA hurt these projects?
- near transit.
- That's resulting in years and years and years of delaying projects, killing projects. ...in years and
- years and years of delaying projects, killing projects.
- This killed projects, and even projects that it didn't kill, it just made it so folks didn't start to
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development heard a long agenda focused mainly on housing production, higher education facilities, homelessness, and permitting reform. Early items included AB 6, which would direct HCD to convene a working group on allowing three- to ten-unit “missing middle” housing to be built under the Residential Code rather than the Building Code; AB 48, a higher education bond proposal that would fund campus repairs, modernization, disaster recovery, and student/employee housing; and AB 76, which would clarify a Chula Vista university innovation district exemption so the project can include academic buildings and housing without conflicting with surplus land rules. Supporters emphasized affordability, cost savings, student housing needs, and access to education, while members raised questions about implementation, affordability requirements, and project scope. The committee later took votes on these items, with AB 6, AB 48, and AB 76 all moving forward on unanimous or near-unanimous votes to Appropriations.
Members also heard AB 595, which would create a state homeownership tax credit pilot to support affordable for-sale housing. The author and supporters argued that California’s homeownership rate is at historic lows and that the bill would help close racial wealth gaps by financing homes working families can buy. The committee approved AB 595 and sent it to Appropriations. The consent calendar, including several other housing-related bills, was also approved unanimously.
A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1165, the California Housing Justice Act of 2025, which would require ongoing state investment and a financing plan to address homelessness and housing affordability. The author and witnesses described the scale of homelessness, the limits of one-time funding, and the need for sustained, accountable funding streams. After testimony from housing advocates and people with lived experience, the committee passed AB 1165 on a 10-0 vote to Appropriations.
Finally, the committee heard AB 609, a CEQA reform bill that would create a simplified exemption for qualifying infill housing projects in already developed areas. Supporters framed it as a targeted way to reduce delays and costs for housing near jobs and transit, while opponents from environmental justice, labor, and tribal groups warned it could reduce public participation, weaken protections for disadvantaged communities, and create consultation concerns for tribal cultural resources. The author said the bill would not change zoning or affordability tools and would continue to work with opponents on amendments. The bill was moved forward after extensive discussion, with members noting ongoing negotiations on tribal consultation and labor concerns.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/24/2025)
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- Just two quick points: this is a pilot project, and my understanding of a pilot project is that it can
- transit agencies. transit agencies.
- . transit. transit.
- more revenue projected than um what Mr. more revenue projected than um what Mr. what<03:51:11.760
- I think the about this transition.
Summary:
The committee met with Lottery Director Charlie McIntyre and Charitable Gaming Chief Compliance Officer Kulie Aoyo to review proposed changes in HB 2 and related amendments affecting video lottery terminals, historic horse racing, charitable gaming, and scratch tickets. McIntyre said the late-arriving amendment made revenue estimates difficult, especially because the bill would allow operators to decide when to convert from HHR to VLTs and would change the floor-space rules. He explained that the existing 70/30 floor-space split between machines and table games was negotiated to protect charity revenue, and warned that moving to a 90/10 split could reduce charity revenue, potentially by as much as $17 million, while also changing the character of the facilities. Committee members discussed whether to keep the 70/30 split, and McIntyre said he could provide updated estimates later that day, including net impacts after any offsetting gains or losses under current law.
Members also asked about the governor’s proposed operator share versus the Sweeney amendment’s higher operator share. McIntyre said the governor’s 45% figure was based on his own estimate and on comparable rates in other states, and he supported it as a way to maximize revenue for the state and charities. He also described a change to high-stakes tournaments: after speaking with Rep. Sweeney, he said the amendment was clarified to apply only to those tournaments and would lower the house take from 10% to 5% to encourage participation in rare, high-buy-in events. The committee also discussed a separate proposal to raise the maximum scratch ticket price from $30 to $50; McIntyre said the change would take time to implement, would likely increase net state revenue by about $1 million in year two, and was consistent with pricing in neighboring states such as Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Additional questions covered sports betting and a separate Kino-related estimate. McIntyre said March Madness is the busiest period for sports betting and that the state’s sports betting revenue has exceeded initial expectations. He also said he had estimated that removing a municipal-vote restriction for Kino could cost about $12 million total, with $2 million in the first year and $10 million thereafter. No formal votes were taken during the discussion; the chair indicated the committee would revisit the VLT amendment and other sections later, and McIntyre agreed to send updated revenue estimates to committee members.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 18th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- We did a search of what kind of projects communities are looking for.
- We found 1.5 billion worth of projects that they would like to do.
- So, starting on page two are the projects that we laid out.
- — that's public transportation projects.
- It's funding for projects and final results of the project.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 34 kind of kicked up the money for subventions and included the special projects program.
- Special projects was geared towards DWR, directing some of that special projects money to some of the
- Two-thirds of every Californian gets about 30% of their water supply from the State Water Project.
- The State Water Project supports an economy that provides 8.7 million jobs, full-time jobs, contains
- We can't fund the coexistence program, wolf depredation, wildfire mitigation projects.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 18th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I noted to him that, well, since we still have questions about the refinery transition plan, said
- We're not done with figuring out what is going to be the state of California's transition in terms of
- Gunda has decided to continue to serve and look forward to working on the future big projects ahead.
- And this issue that we're doing in transition, in making sure that we do it the right way and that we
- Past project update reports have gone above and beyond to include additional information.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And this amendment reflects projections.
- So, Sonia over there is my aide, and she had a difficult transition.
- So, Sonia over there is my aide, and she had a difficult transition.
- So, Sonia over there is my aide, and she had a difficult transition.
- So, Sonia over there is my aide, and she had a difficult transition.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And as we entered the mid-transition...
- And as we entered the mid-transition, which I mentioned early on, one of the first symptoms of that transition
- overall transition...
- The midst of this transition and a defining challenge for this overall transition of the sector, we really
- Transition strategy was brought up as key.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held its annual oversight hearing on the transportation fuels sector, focused on California’s fuel transition, the announced refinery closures by Phillips 66 and Valero, and the potential effects on supply, prices, and the broader fuel system. Committee leadership said the state needs a system-wide transition plan rather than a piecemeal approach, and state witnesses from CARB, the CEC, and DPMO described the fuel market as a complex, interconnected ecosystem involving crude production, refining, storage, imports, and delivery. They emphasized that declining gasoline demand from EV adoption is occurring alongside shrinking in-state refining capacity, which could increase volatility and price spikes if not managed carefully.
CARB Chair Liane Randolph reviewed the state’s climate and air-quality programs, including AB 32, SB 32, the 2022 scoping plan, the low-carbon fuel standard, and vehicle emissions rules. She said these policies have reduced emissions substantially but that California still faces major ozone and PM2.5 problems, especially in disadvantaged communities. Randolph also said federal actions challenging California waivers could complicate the state’s clean-air efforts, and she noted that while liquid fuels will still be needed in some sectors, the state must continue reducing fossil fuel dependence while protecting public health.
CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda and DPMO Director Ty Milder presented data on gasoline demand, refinery throughput, crude imports, and price differentials. Gunda said the Legislature’s special-session laws gave the agencies transparency and planning tools, and that the CEC is developing a fuels transition plan while evaluating whether any regulatory tools should be used. Milder previewed DPMO findings that Californians have paid a long-running “mystery gasoline surcharge” averaging 41 cents per gallon since 2015, with higher margins concentrated in branded gasoline and among vertically integrated firms. He said the data show a concentrated market with some refiners doing well and others struggling, and that DPMO will continue investigating price behavior, competition, and supply risks.
Members pressed the witnesses on whether state regulations contributed to refinery exits or higher prices, and on whether the agencies had adequately analyzed consumer costs. Witnesses said they had not yet implemented the new permissive tools from SB X1-2 and AB X2-1 because they were still assessing risks and benefits, and they stressed that refinery closures and capital decisions are driven by broader market conditions as well as regulation. No vote was taken; the hearing was informational, with the committee seeking updates and urging the agencies to develop a practical transition strategy that balances affordability, reliability, climate goals, and worker/community protections.
MD
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I projects that they don't support. I projects that they don't support. - [laughter] >> The clerk will call the roll. projects, restaurants, childc care projects, restaurants,
Summary:
The House convened with 127 members present, heard a prayer, and then recognized 2025 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools and the Maryland Municipal League on its 90th anniversary. The Blue Ribbon resolution named Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Diamond Elementary School, Little Flower School, Meyersville Elementary School, St. Louis School, Stoneleigh Elementary School, and Wilson Whims Elementary School, with principals introduced from the gallery. The MML resolution honored the league’s service to Maryland’s cities and towns and invited members to meet municipal officials after the floor session. The clerk also noted a second printing of the 2026 rule book due to a table-of-contents error.
The chamber then took up House Bill 80, the Residential Leases Fee Disclosures bill. Floor debate focused on what fees must be disclosed, what counts as a utility versus a fee, whether the bill applies to oral leases, and how the measure applies to landlords with four or more units. Supporters said the bill is intended to ensure tenants know all upfront fees before signing and to create a clear enforcement pathway; opponents raised concerns about penalties, affordability, and the burden on landlords. The bill passed on third reading by a vote of 95-34.
The House next considered House Bill 153, which requires air conditioning in newly constructed residential rental units and units undergoing specified substantial renovations, with the standard that habitable spaces be kept at 80 degrees or lower. Members asked whether window units would satisfy the requirement, how the bill interacts with older buildings and ongoing renovations, whether it applies retroactively, how enforcement would work, and whether it references federal refrigerant rules; the sponsor said it does not require central air and is prospective only. Supporters argued it reflects existing practice in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and clarifies habitability standards, while opponents cited costs and concerns about older homes. The transcript ends during debate on this bill, before a final vote is recorded.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- . $2.5 billion and $4 billion projects currently ongoing in San Patricio County and it's It's only going
- Department of Housing and Urban Development to pursue many infrastructure projects.
- Texas Warrior Golf Association was founded as part of a high school graduation project in 2011. by a
- HB 2877 by Villalobos relating to the definition of the project financing zone for the purpose of the
- It would be 2948 by law relating to the cessation of tolls of toll project entities and circumstances
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- These projects out we're working that with some of the members to explore and I think that would cut
- And when they come back, they then need to transition. They transition to a civilian career.
- So, in Fort Worth, for example, it's about a $36 million project.
- I'm sure you've all heard about Boy State, which is a big project of the American Legion.
- Veterans Community Housing Project with his four formerly incarcerated veterans and their family.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Energy REVISION 2: Links added | Removed - HB3175 and HB4338 Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill allows for a three-year phase-in or transition period for the bill that we passed last year
- operators couldn't get a bond due to financial reasons, and so they're having some issues with that transition
- But, I also think we need to work with the industry to have a slower transition period to get to the
- And so, at that point, they would have to come up to the new transition structure value if That makes
- With the known number of wells on the list, they project it will take 200 years to get through that list
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The first project... ...on site, and where is the line clearly drawn between the two?
- AB 1751 allows for ministerial approval of qualifying townhome projects.
- The property tax welfare exemption improves project feasibility for...
- That efficiency can make project financing more certain and project delivery faster, all to the benefit
- I think the process is still not realistic enough for many small projects to survive.
Summary:
The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a series of housing-related bills, with testimony largely focused on streamlining housing production, preserving affordable housing, and improving homelessness responses. AB 1892 clarified HOA repair and election notice rules; AB 1708 sought to give smaller cities a more meaningful role in allocating Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HAP) funds; AB 2058 aimed to reduce duplicative local inspection and permitting barriers for factory-built housing; AB 2576 clarified that historic resources protected under SB 79 include local, state, and national designations; and AB 1751 would expand ministerial approval for qualifying townhome projects to support missing-middle homeownership. Later bills included AB 1924, creating a statewide homelessness prevention strategy; AB 2626, allowing HCD to waive certain monitoring fees for at-risk affordable housing developments; and AB 2089, modernizing welfare exemption recertification and tax filing procedures for affordable housing providers.
Supporters across the bills included city officials, housing nonprofits, builders, and advocacy groups, who generally argued the measures would reduce costs, speed approvals, preserve existing housing, or better target homelessness resources. Opposition or concerns were more limited and usually focused on administrative burden, local control, or the need for clearer definitions and safeguards, especially for factory-built housing, townhome approvals, and historic preservation. Several committee members emphasized the need for accountability, data, and balance between housing production and local infrastructure or preservation concerns.
The committee took action on multiple measures. AB 1751 passed the committee on an 8-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations. AB 1924 passed on a 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 2626 also passed on a 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 2089 passed on a 6-0 vote to the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation. Other bills were discussed with committee amendments or were held pending quorum or later action, and several authors were invited to continue working with committee members and stakeholders on remaining concerns.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Aug 20th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the other additional grants we've received is a community project fund from Senator Ben Ray Lujan
- Gallup to purchase a building in the downtown area to Renovate that and potentially turn it into a transitional
- We need a transitional housing building, which is closer to a reality than an actual shelter at this
- Since then, have you participated in a capital project?
- But our staff has been actively engaged in making sure that those transitions are supportive.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Mar 24th, 2025
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- and account for nearly five percent of California's GDP so we may want to consider fortifying transitional
- So we should stand ready to provide temporary assistance to farmers who need to transition. to other
- Maybe that could be around the areas of transit-oriented development, for example, where those sort of
- With their support I created casual projections and secure our first business loan critical to keeping
- So it's a very tough transition. Next slide please. And what's on the horizon?
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDN Info Briefing - Fri Jan 9, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 34 kind of kicked up the money for subventions and included the special projects program.
- Special projects was geared towards DWR, directing some of that special projects money to some of the
- We can't fund the coexistence program, wolf depredation, wildfire mitigation projects.
- And it establishes clear rules for vessel transit through closed crab fishing areas.
- And it establishes clear rules for vessel transit through closed crab fishing areas.
Summary:
The committee heard several wildlife and water-related bills. SB 872, by Senator McNerney, would create a Delta Levees and Canal Subsidence Fund and allow waiver of local cost-sharing for Delta levee repairs to protect the State Water Project and Delta infrastructure. Supporters from water agencies, environmental groups, counties, and agricultural interests said the bill is needed to address levee failure and canal subsidence; there was no opposition, and the bill was held open until a quorum was present, with broad support expressed.
SB 1108, by Senator Caballero, would establish the Grasslands Ecological Area Conservancy in the Central Valley to coordinate conservation, habitat restoration, public access, and voluntary easements in a region described as the largest remaining wetland/grasslands complex west of the Mississippi. Support came from the Grasslands Water District, Audubon, conservation groups, and local stakeholders, who emphasized the area’s importance to migratory birds, wildlife corridors, and land-use transition under groundwater sustainability. There was no opposition, and the bill received favorable committee support.
SB 1135, by Senator Blakespear, would reestablish and strengthen the statewide wildlife coexistence program to reduce human-wildlife conflict through nonlethal deterrence, education, and compensation for livestock losses. Supporters cited rising wildlife incidents, wolf depredation, and the need for proactive tools; opponents and some committee members raised concerns about rural impacts, funding, and the absence of law enforcement/public safety as a specifically named advisory role. After discussion and amendments that moved the cattlemen and Farm Bureau to neutral, the bill passed out of committee on a due-pass motion, though some members voted no or abstained.
SB 1305, by Senator Richardson, would direct CDFW to study the feasibility of grizzly bear reintroduction and prepare a roadmap, with tribal consultation and stakeholder engagement, but would not itself authorize reintroduction. Tribal sponsors and conservation groups supported the bill as a planning and cultural restoration effort, while hunting, ranching, and county groups opposed it, arguing California already faces major wildlife-management and funding challenges and that the proposal would create new conflicts. Committee members debated costs, appropriations, and whether the study should include funding estimates; the bill was amended and passed on a due-pass motion. The committee also heard SB 1250, by Senator Cortese, which would require Caltrans to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation planning; supporters said it would reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity, and the bill was presented in support as the hearing continued.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Jul 21st, 2025
Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- They are requiring zoning near transit and job centers. This is a bill that.
- So, it helped them in their getting the finances for projects.
- However, if someone has a project that's not in character with...
- This project represents a seven-year effort to deliver 32 units.
- At that point, this project does not work; deemed, you know, not feasible.