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• one-time Proposition 98 General Fund investments, including $5 billion for the Student Support and Professional
• really to do a few things, and please let me know if this is what you're referencing, but to professionalize
• Professionalization and also experience that's needed as part of the board, to really, as part of the
• professionalization, make sure that the folks that are working on the boards, who are participating
• Tiffany Mock, on behalf of the CFT, a union of educators and classified professionals.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Part of it is professional recognition, part of it is professional growth, and professional growth means
• So if you've engineered a job that can only be done by superhumans, you should expect a lot of turnover
• Last but not least, we also have an active care program, which serves active professionals.
• engineers that are involved to make that. transition is as seamless or painless as possible but it is
• But, we still expect those engineering and right-of-way components to still be very healthy, just not

Keywords: infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations

Summary: During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.

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• but professionals. but professionals.
• I am an engineer and I am also an attorney.
• I am an engineer and I am Mark Stinani.
• They are a professional association of official court reporters.
• Uh, they are a professional association of official court reporters.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options. The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules. During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.

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• This would take us out of alignment with existing engineering practice, with hundreds and hundreds of
• <00:45:02.640> documentation Decades of uh engineering documentation Decades of uh engineering
• I'm a professional engineer with over 20 years of experience working with electric cooperatives, assisting
• Robinson I'm a professional engineer Robinson I'm a professional engineer with<00:57:59.400> over<
• <01:13:14.800> for a residential solar design engineer for a residential solar design engineer

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As someone who was raised in southern New Mexico and then got to grow professionally between Albuquerque
• Professionals in water management to maintain the. Operations of this important pipeline.
• I think you'll hear from this department and the state engineer, as well as the governor's office, that
• So we've talked to State Engineering. We've talked to the Department of Transportation.
• We recently held a workshop With Pueblo de San Ildefonso, Los Alamos County, Office of State Engineer

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• Public notaries who are not attorneys cannot advertise in a way that suggests they are legal professionals
• If they advertise... ...in a way that suggests they are legal professionals.
• I really do want to commend your professionalism in communication with regard to this issue.
• We're killing the very economic engine that has created prosperity and wealth for generations with these
• We're killing the very economic engine that has created prosperity and wealth for generations with these

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first postponed CS for HB 781 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard and passed CS for HB 429, which codifies the existing process for terminating or cancelling motor vehicle dealer franchises and requires manufacturers to provide written sales and service performance criteria; the bill was supported by the Florida Automobile Dealers Association and was reported favorably 12-0. The committee next took up HB 983 on homeowners associations, where the sponsor described HOA fraud and abuse concerns and proposed expanding local law enforcement authority to investigate, inspect, and audit HOAs, easing recall procedures, and allowing prevailing-party attorney’s fees in recall disputes. Two amendments were adopted: one removing constitutionality-problematic Kaufman language, and another defining financial statements more comprehensively to improve HOA transparency. The bill drew support from Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and was reported favorably as amended 14-0. The committee also passed CS for HB 1343 on public nuisance abatement fines, which raises daily fines from $250 to $500, removes the $15,000 cap, adjusts foreclosure timing on unpaid nuisance liens, and allows attorney-fee calculations to include legal assistance time. Members discussed due process and notice concerns, and the sponsor said he would work on clarifying notice for both owners and nuisance-causing parties; the Orange County Sheriff’s Office supported the measure, citing violent crime tied to nuisance properties. CS for HB 643 on residual market insurers was then reported favorably without discussion. CS for HB 1183 on cybersecurity incident liability followed; it would shield government and private entities from liability if they substantially comply with cybersecurity standards, with the sponsor explaining that the bill was revised after a prior veto to define substantial compliance through policy letters, disaster recovery planning, and multi-factor authentication. Despite concerns about the breadth of the liability protection, the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably 13-1. PCS for HB 915, addressing advertisements for representation services, was also reported favorably 14-0. The bill targets misleading advertising by nonlawyers and notaries, especially in immigration-related services, requiring clear bilingual disclosures and allowing damages, fees, and injunctive relief for violations; it was supported by faith-based and civil rights groups. CS for HB 585 on former phosphate mining lands was then approved 14-0; the sponsor said it would create a defense to Water Quality Assurance Act strict liability for naturally occurring substances on former phosphate mine sites, require notice recording, radon surveys, and pre-suit radiation testing, and it would not apply retroactively to pending litigation. HB 6503, a claims bill for Mandy Penny Lemon, was also reported favorably 14-0 after brief sponsor remarks describing her severe injuries and homelessness following a 2018 incident. Finally, the committee considered HB 129 on pesticide-related products liability. A strike-all amendment was adopted that bars failure-to-warn claims for EPA-registered pesticide products when the label is consistent with EPA’s most recent human health risk assessment and carcinogenicity classification, while preserving claims if information was withheld, concealed, misrepresented, or destroyed to obtain or maintain the label. Supporters argued the bill provides certainty and respects EPA’s scientific labeling process; opponents warned it would effectively block access to courts and delay claims until after lengthy EPA investigations. After extensive debate, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended 13-1.

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• We have the most professional and dedicated defense workforce in the world to complement the greatest
• Our military, both in uniform and as civilians, are among the most skilled and valuable professionals
• His strategic thinking, his deep knowledge, his decades of experience, and his vast professional network
• So our defense acquisition paradigm is very focused on engineering the highest quality technology and
• building it oftentimes in a vacuum. vacuum to the highest engineering specifications.

Keywords: Steven Feinberg, Deputy Secretary of Defense, national security, budget cuts, military readiness, global threats, Department of Defense

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the nomination of Steven Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense. The committee emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership in response to a complex array of global threats posed by adversarial coalitions, including China, Russia, and Iran. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding budget cuts and personnel reductions within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges posed by the current economic context and the pressing need to maintain military readiness and capabilities. Various members expressed their apprehensions about how impending layoffs and budget reductions would impact the defense workforce and national security.

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• And we have Bernie Minoski with the Florida Professional Fire Fighters, and he would like to speak.
• And again, thank you, members, for your support of Florida's professional firefighters.
• Strong public universities are economic engines for Florida.
• Strong public universities are economic engines for Florida.
• I know your parents did not raise you to disrespect working professionals in this way.

Summary: The committee took up several bills and confirmations. It reported favorably SB 332, as amended, on a narrow public-meetings/public-records exemption for legal strategy and settlement communications during the pre-suit period in Burt Harris claims; SB 464, requiring K-12 schools to formally observe Veterans Day; SB 984, clarifying firefighter cancer/death-benefit provisions and related prevention language; SB 576, expanding and codifying the local government cybersecurity protection program under Florida Digital Service; SB 964, revising how certain gifts and honoraria are reported to the Commission on Ethics; SB 1612, requiring local governments to accept electronic payments with exceptions and a delayed effective date; SB 830, creating public-records exemptions for certain local government administrators and their families; SB 1096, clarifying the filing deadline for Florida Civil Rights Act complaints; and SB 1656, designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship. The committee also considered a large confirmation package. Jeffrey Aaron’s appointment to the Public Employees Relations Commission was discussed separately after Senator Polsky raised concerns about his political connections and prior work; the committee still recommended him favorably. The remaining appointees on tabs 12 through 30 were also recommended favorably in one vote. The longest and most contentious item was SB 1296, with a committee substitute, on the Public Employees Relations Commission and public-sector unions. The PCS would change union certification/recertification rules, require a recent showing-of-interest form, create different voting thresholds for public safety and non-public safety employee organizations, limit paid union leave for non-public safety unions unless reimbursed, require equal access to certain employer communication spaces, and speed up impasse procedures for legislatively funded salary increases. Senators raised constitutional concerns, especially about the single-subject rule and collective-bargaining rights, and many speakers opposed the bill as union-busting and harmful to teachers, bus drivers, nurses, utility workers, and other public employees. Supporters argued it would improve accountability, ensure genuine member support, and prevent taxpayer-funded union activity. The committee continued debate on SB 1296 after extensive testimony, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill.

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• Burr: Are there any legislators on this committee currently, or is it simply a group of professionals
• The Utah Inland Port Authority, UIPA, is a statewide economic engine.
• We are Utah's logistics partner, economic engine, and global connector, building a model for the nation
• And this is basically providing clarification on whose professional background, or what professional
• They're professional and efficient and just wonderful human beings. Thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: 985, all

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• Improvements to project management and professional service costs, elimination of unnecessary costs.
• Of actually having DoIT have a team of IV&V professionals, and it doesn't even have to be called that
• My hope is, as a professional and as a person, that as these products develop, as they learn More, as
• So Agile, used by 9 out of 10 professional software developers in the U.S., is different.
• And they put in the work, and they record the track, and they do it professionally, and then they leave

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• These trainers and coaches represent a diverse group of professionals in the health and fitness industry
• Public works professionals are essential workers, and they support infrastructure that keeps our communities
• Public works professionals are essential workers, and they support infrastructure that keeps our communities
• These dedicated engineers, managers, and frontline workers serve quietly, yet their impact is everywhere
• So let us take a moment to honor these professionals and the fact that they are first responders and

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long Daily File with several major policy bills and multiple commemorative resolutions. The most debated measure was AB 379 on human trafficking and child exploitation. The bill was presented as a stronger, more comprehensive version that increases penalties for adults soliciting minors, adds a loitering offense tied to purchasing commercial sex, raises fines for businesses that facilitate trafficking, creates a Survivor Support Fund, and establishes grants for victim services and vertical prosecution. Several members spoke in support, while Assemblymember Sharp-Collins raised concerns that the loitering provision could be vague and disproportionately enforced against Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ people. The bill passed after debate, with the clerk reporting 72 noes and the measure still passing. The Assembly also passed AB 1415, which expands the Office of Health Care Affordability’s authority to review more health systems, private equity and hedge fund acquisitions, and managed service organizations in order to better track cost drivers and medical debt. Other policy bills approved included AB 711 on coordinating court reporters for motion hearings, AB 1142 on horse event entry fees, AB 309 on preserving access to sterile syringes for HIV and hepatitis prevention, AB 358 on allowing victims to consent to searches of hidden surveillance devices like AirTags and spy cameras, AB 592 on outdoor dining for restaurants, AB 1341 on clarifying contractor licensing violations, AB 752 on easing child care center siting, AB 1166 on extending debt-settlement rules to commercial financing, AB 806 on mobile home resident cooling rights, AB 972 on explicit sex discrimination protections in higher education, AB 416 on emergency room 5150 authority, AB 632 on expedited collection of penalties for serious local code violations, AB 672 on PERB notification and intervention rights, AB 876 on CRNA scope of practice, and AB 760 on temporary mobile home housing after disasters. Most of these measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though AB 672 drew sharp opposition from Assemblymember DeMaio over concerns about PERB and state bureaucracy. The chamber also adopted several resolutions recognizing May observances and public service groups. These included ACR 63 designating May as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month, ACR 69 for California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month, ACR 76 for California Small Business Month, ACR 77 for Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month, HR 36 for Lung Cancer Action Week, HR 39 for National Public Works Week, and HR 41 for National Hospital Week. Members used the resolutions to highlight local institutions, public health, and community services, and each was adopted after co-author rolls and voice votes. The session ended after the Assembly completed the day’s file and moved through a series of routine procedural motions and adjournment-related business.

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• Simmons relating to a study regarding establishing a public medical school as a professional school of
• HB 2204 by Bumgarner relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional
• Engineers and Land Surveyors refer to the Committee on Licensing Administrative Procedures.
• HB 2211 by Bumgarner relating to the compensation and professional representation of certain students
• HB 1550 by Kitzman relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the Texas

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• And so you talk about two young professionals starting out, that's roughly about $120,000.
• And so you talk about two young<01:02:38.360> professionals<01:02:39.520> starting<01:02
• :39.960> out,<01:02:40.440> that's young professionals starting out, that's young professionals
• ,<01:47:59.600> our<01:47:59.760> working young professionals, our working young professionals

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The NCDA prepared a preliminary engineering report in June of 2001 and submitted that to the FTA at the
• The NCDA prepared a preliminary engineering report in June of 2001 and submitted that to the FTA at the
• I'm Joel Mueller with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
• I'm Joel Mueller with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
• that's really valuable to me um engineer that's really valuable to me um we<01:37:59.560> need

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the pleasure of having Andrew serve as an intern in our Sacramento office, where he has brought professionalism
• He earned an engineering degree and three master's degrees in flight test engineering, systems engineering

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and recognized several guests and honorees, including CAUSE leadership academy participants, retiring FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, a Capitol intern, environmental leaders celebrating Black Conservation Week, family members of members, and NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover Jr. The body also took up a number of routine file items and committee referral requests, with several bills referred to committees by unanimous consent and multiple items passed or retained on file. The main floor debate centered on ACR 214, the Juneteenth resolution. Members from the Black Caucus and other caucuses spoke in support, describing Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder that freedom and equality remain unfinished work. Speakers emphasized Black history, civil rights, solidarity across communities, and ongoing issues such as education, housing, health, incarceration, and economic inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 coauthors were added. The Assembly also considered AB 2285 on blockchain staking and crypto regulation. The author argued the bill would provide consumer protections and clear rules for banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges, while an opponent warned it could weaken securities oversight and consumer safeguards. The bill passed 45-1, and the author requested immediate transmission to the Senate. Later, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment passed 55-0 after brief support for clarifying fee rules and reducing duplicative costs. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including resolutions for Women’s Equality Day and the International Day of Yoga, along with several Senate bills, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly announced it would not meet on Friday, June 19, would reconvene Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.

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• We have five of those that have just been approved: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil
• engineering, biology, and health sciences.
• This challenge also extends to our administrative and professional staff as we try to recruit for senior

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• this bill because it ensures those appointed as fire marshals in unincorporated counties meet professional
• that all large-scale infrastructure investments face cost inflation, labor shortages, and evolving engineering
• ... ...engineering needs.
• So then, once they start engineering, they go, "Oops, to build the plan that we sold to you, it costs

Bills: SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687, HB24

Keywords: Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage, infrastructure financing, development agreement, municipal consent, temporary directors, public utility district

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• logistically, it would be extremely difficult to have to stop and resize trains and deal with all the engines
• Require full compliance with the United States Army Corps of Engineers regulations related to the use
• I represent myself as a locomotive engineer. I did good on that.
• You did pretty good as a locomotive engineer in Fort Worth, Texas.
• I'm a locomotive engineer representing myself in support of House Bill 1772.

Bills: HB 341, HB 791, HB 1564, HB 1695, HB 1722, HB 1729, HB 1772, HB 2003, HB 2954, HB 2989, HB 3084, HB 3134, HB 3135, HB 3309, HB 3611, HB 3679, HB 3727, HB 3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• Earlier this year, engineering students from Futures High School, which is part of Gateway Community
• John earned his degree in business administration from USF and began his professional career business
• administration from USF and began his professional career as a bus driver for San Francisco Municipal
• Deputy Vargas served with compassion, professionalism, kindness, and courage.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and then moved through guest introductions and floor items. Members welcomed students from Futures High School’s Hydrogen Car Grand Prix team, family members and visitors from their districts, and former legislator George Runner. The chamber also took up several ceremonial resolutions recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month, Italian American Heritage Month, congenital cytomegalovirus awareness month, and World No Tobacco Day. ACR 185 by Assembly Member Macedo was adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added, honoring Portuguese Heritage Month and the contributions of Portuguese Californians. ACR 197 by Assembly Member Stephanie was also adopted after 54 co-authors were added, recognizing Italian American Heritage Month and Italian American contributions to California. ACR 205 by Assembly Member Lackey was adopted after 55 co-authors were added, designating June as CMV Awareness Month, and SCR 177 by Assembly Member Connolly was adopted after 49 co-authors were added, proclaiming May 31, 2026, as World No Tobacco Day and reaffirming California’s anti-tobacco efforts. The session also included adjournments in memory for John Wesley Finney, Jr., a longtime educator and public servant, and Deputy Levi Vargas of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Assembly observed a moment of silence for Finney. The body then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• We had some architects involved, some engineers involved, and a handful of legislators.
• Often at the county level, there are professional services or personal services that are allowed because
• So professional services will be allowed in this in a different process.
• Members, I appreciate your diligence and professionalism and being on time.

Bills: HB3002, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3463, HB3919, HB3985, HB4303

Keywords: counties, county officers, education, training, sunset law, county purchasing, procurement practices, budget management, public accountability, emergency procurement, reverse auction, bidding process, competitive bidding, public procurement, city council regulations, public works, bidding procedures, construction contracts, transparency, public trust