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• Paul Public Works, public schools, makeup, construction work, and etc.
• work public school makeup construction work public school makeup construction and<00:59:14.240><
• sustainable affordable new construction sustainable affordable new construction homes,<01:12:34.080
• big construction companies that exist<01:18:53.520> here.
• the next era of construction companies. the next era of construction companies.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The total construction cost of this project is $13.125 million, and granting a sales tax exemption on
• > of<00:34:18.919> this The total construction cost of this The total construction cost
• materials would save an construction materials would save an estimated<00:34:27.000> $310,000
• How often are we going to need this service, whether it's construction or IT, things that are done on
• series of construction projects on on<00:42:27.720> staff.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, teachers, nurses, construction.
• department completed 23 construction department completed 23 construction projects<00:47:28.400>
• <00:51:29.760> obligated<00:51:30.559> funds, construction obligated funds, construction
• > the construction obligation date, the construction obligation date, the status,<00:51:34.720
• , the change construction management, the change orders?

Bills: SB2901, SB2902, SB2903, SB2904, SB2905, SB2906, SB2907, SB2908, SB2909, SB2910, SB2911, SB2912, SB2913, SB2914, SB2915, SB2916, SB2917, SB2918, SB2919, SB2920, SB2921, SB2922, SB2923, SB2924, SB2925, SB2926, SB2927, SB2928, SB2929, SB2930, SB2931, SB2932, SB2933, SB2934, SB2935, SB2936, SB2937, SB2938, SB2939, SB2940, SB2941, SB2942, SB2943, SB2944, SB2945, SB2946, SB2947, SB2948, SB2949, SB2950, SB2951, SB2952, SB2953, SB2954, SB2955, SB2956, SB2957, SB2958, SB2959, SB2960, SB2961, SB2962, SB2963, SB2964, SB2965, SB2966, SB2967, SB2968, SB2969, SB2970, SB2971, SB2972, SB2973, SB2974, SB2975, SB2976, SB2977, SB2978, SB2979, SB2980, SB2981, SB2982, SB2983, SB2984, SB2985, SB2986, SB2987, SB2988, SB2989, SB2990, SB2991, SB2992, SB2993, SB2994, SB2995, SB2996, SB2997, SB2998, SB2999, SB3000

Keywords: geological subsurface characterization, groundwater, geothermal resources, environmental review, Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center, scientific research, non-extractive, public trust doctrine, clean energy, greenhouse gas, carbon sequestration, climate change, energy policy, Hawaii state energy office, emissions reduction, sustainable development, fare-free transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, public transit, tax on petroleum

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• along with the approved constructed along with the approved developments<00:04:01.400> so<00:
• He said Becker was a city of about 200 residents when NSP began construction of Sherco, and now it is
• <00:19:52.880> maintenance trades during construction maintenance trades during construction
• This would allow for the construction of fossil fuel generation facilities of a size that we normally
• <00:34:27.280> of this would allow for the construction of this would allow for the construction

Keywords: 1183, house

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• SB 1174 supports everyday Californians by providing a bid preference for construction companies that
• We asked We asked employee owners of construction companies to write letters, and this took about three
• In California construction, the workforce is highly diverse.
• Keith Dunn, on behalf of the State Building and Construction Trades Council, in support. Thank you.
• Keith Dunn, on behalf of the State Building and Construction Trades Council. This is a good bill.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met first as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later obtained a quorum and took up several bills. The committee heard SB 1064, which would reduce the frequency of Clean Truck Check testing for low-use heavy-duty vehicles; supporters said it would ease burdens on rural agricultural businesses, while clean air advocates opposed it as weakening an important emissions program. The bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee also heard SB 1174, which would give Caltrans bid preferences to construction firms with employee stock ownership plans; supporters argued it would build worker wealth and improve project quality, while contractor groups opposed it as likely to raise costs and reduce competition. That bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The consent calendar items SB 607, SB 962, and SB 990 were also approved. The committee then heard SB 1279, which would allow Long Beach to place additional speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway. Long Beach officials and several safety and advocacy groups supported the bill, citing high fatality rates and repeated pedestrian crashes on that corridor, while some members raised concerns about fines, affordability, and whether cameras would address pedestrian-related collisions. The bill passed as amended to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1213, the Clean Truck Transportation Act, would require more price transparency for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission truck incentives and direct agencies to explore alternative financing tools; supporters said it would improve affordability and competition, while one manufacturer and the trucking association raised implementation concerns. It passed to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader use by limiting retention to 30 days, requiring audits and training, and restricting access and hot list use. Privacy advocates supported the bill as overdue accountability, while law enforcement groups argued the retention limit would hinder investigations and that some technical definitions needed work. The bill passed to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1315, dealing with advanced driver assistance systems, would prevent automakers from disabling a consumer’s ability to drive their own vehicle through software updates and would encourage DMV testing questions about ADAS responsibilities; after amendments, industry opposition softened and the bill passed to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Finally, SB 1246, on autonomous vehicle emergency response, would require U.S.-based remote drivers, quicker on-scene response, and better coordination with local agencies; first responders and labor groups supported it, while AV industry groups remained opposed unless amended. The bill passed to the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee. The transcript ended as the committee began hearing SB 1250, a planning bill to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation asset management, with the sponsor and supporters explaining it would improve safety and habitat planning without mandating specific projects.

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• As being too expensive, the current construction project estimates that it will cost $3.2 billion, uh
• project estimates that it construction project estimates that it will<00:03:57.720> cost<00:03
• Extended construction and permanent lane reductions will force customers to reroute their daily routines
• And I think the high construction costs of this Blue Line is not conducive for North Minneapolis.
• I think [snorts] the high construction I think [snorts] the high construction of<00:13:59.880>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on opposition to the proposed Blue Line light rail extension in the West Broadway/North Minneapolis corridor and support for alternatives, especially arterial bus rapid transit. Committee members and invited speakers argued that the rail project would cost about $3.2 billion to $3.5 billion to build, require roughly $57 million a year to operate and maintain, and could burden Hennepin County taxpayers if federal funding does not materialize. They promoted House File 3507, which would direct $30 million toward bus transit in the corridor, and House File 3441, which was described as highlighting the operating costs of light rail. Testimony from community leaders and residents emphasized concerns about displacement, business disruption, safety, and neighborhood impacts. Speakers said the project could require demolition of homes and businesses, reduce parking and traffic access on West Broadway, and harm a predominantly Black business district in North Minneapolis. Several compared the project to past rail impacts such as Rondo, and said bus rapid transit would be more flexible, less expensive, and better aligned with community needs. One speaker also raised concerns about the placement of stations and the effect on residents who rely on transit for work, shopping, and access to services. Representative Kristin Robbins and others framed the issue as a budget priority, saying Hennepin County should focus on transit options that cost less and on funding for HCMC, which they said faces a serious deficit. In response to questions, the bill supporters said the effort was bipartisan, that federal funding for the rail project was uncertain, and that the legislature should move money toward bus service now rather than wait for a future federal agreement. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the excerpt, but the members indicated they would continue making the case for the bills and follow up with the community.

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• Chairman, Senator Epstein, charter schools don't have the authority to ask voters to fund construction
• Chairman, Senator Epstein, charter schools don't have the authority to ask voters to fund construction
• It's already in statute that you can use those revenues, those proceeds, for new capital construction
• And so, you know, maybe there's some way of differentiating between new construction expanding versus
• And so, you know, maybe there's some way of differentiating between new construction expanding versus

Bills: HB2016, HB2104, HB2105, HB2174, HB2256, HB2289, HB2477, HB2903, HB2939, HB2979, HB2996, HB4103

Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land

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• folks who choose to dedicate their lives to policing or to the fire service or to education or to construction
• fire service or to education<00:16:08.120> or<00:16:08.279> to<00:16:08.399> construction
• <00:16:08.839> or<00:16:08.959> whatever education or to construction or whatever education
• or to construction or whatever the<00:16:09.319> case<00:16:09.560> is<00:16:09.800>
• or whatever the case is construction or whatever the case is sees<00:16:28.279> less<00:16:28.480

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:11 Attendance Roll Call: 00:18 Senate Bill 10 (Sen. Mills): 01:47 Senate Bill 65 (Sen. West): 18:47 Senate Bill 104 (Sen. Madon): 25:41 Adjournment: 31:38, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 10, which would revise CERS retiree health subsidies for members who began participating on or before July 1, 2003. Senator Mills said the bill was developed with employee and employer groups to improve retiree health benefits while protecting the system’s financial footing, using a shared-cost structure. Testimony from sheriffs, police chiefs, firefighters, and the League of Cities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing recruitment and retention, affordability of retiree health coverage, and limited taxpayer risk. Members echoed those points, and the committee approved SB 10 with a 9-0 favorable recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 65, sponsored by Senator West, which would codify the Administrative Regulations Committee’s annual practice of placing certain deficient regulations into statute so they cannot take effect. West explained that the committee’s role is limited to finding regulations deficient or asking for deferral, and that SB 65 is the fifth version of this measure. He described the specific regulation at issue as a Medicaid Services rule that would have required behavioral health associates to hold a master’s degree; providers testified that it would reduce the workforce and harm behavioral health services statewide. West said the committee had deferred the matter eight times before deciding to side with providers. The bill received favorable expression and was reported out. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 104, sponsored by Senator Madon, concerning Kentucky Deferred Comp for state employees. The bill would establish a codified fiduciary standard, authorize fiduciary liability insurance, add self-correcting mechanisms to keep the plan in compliance with federal law, and allow self-directed brokerage accounts. Personnel Cabinet representatives said the changes would align the plan with other public pension plans, reduce risk, and offer participants a useful investment option with strong account growth among users. SB 104 also received favorable expression and was reported to the floor. The committee then adjourned.

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• And before construction companies.
• <00:21:18.880> companies highlighting how construction companies highlighting how construction
• It's his construction company. Right next door is another construction company.
• It's his construction company. Right next door is another construction company.
• . marketing within the construction marketing within the construction industry.<00:25:49.200> They're

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Investigation of how we could construct Investigation of how we could construct something<00:19:
• We do have a concern that the bill is constructed allowing third parties to construct these microgrids
• concern that uh the bill is constructed concern that uh the bill is constructed allowing<02:17:27.399
• third parties to construct allowing third parties to construct these<02:17:29.599> micro<02:17
• <02:19:02.880> within to to operate and construct within to to operate and construct within

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Section of the sub, page four, section two, under capital and capital annex capital construction expenditures
• :04:04.520> capital capital and capital annex capital capital and capital annex capital construction
• construction expenditures. construction expenditures.
• Um, I'm thinking a lot of this is because the capital construction for the capital is ongoing and it's

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:15 HB 503 Discussion 00:01:30 HB 503 Vote 00:05:30 HB 651 Discussion 00:07:15 HB 651 Vote 00:10:25, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on March 3, 2026, with a quorum present and took up two bills. First, the committee considered House Bill 503, the legislative branch budget, as amended by committee substitute PHS 1. Sponsors and presenters described it as a continuation of recent budget approaches for the smallest of the three branches. One member asked about language in the substitute related to capital and capital annex construction expenditures and why certain statutes would not apply; the response was that the provisions were standard in recent years and intended to give the legislative branch flexibility for ongoing capital projects. The committee adopted PHS 1 and then passed HB 503 out favorably by a vote of 19-0, with no nays or passes. The committee then took up House Bill 651, which makes changes to the Kentucky Waters program created in 2024. Representative Josh Bray explained that the bill, in consultation with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, updates project selection criteria to better target distressed districts and applies only to the next funding cycle. The committee substitute adds requirements for applicants to have an asset depreciation plan and ties that concept into best management practices, with the stated goal of avoiding repeated funding of the same projects as they wear out. Members clarified that the bill addresses the program’s structure rather than annual funding allocations, and Bray confirmed that annual project funding continues to be implemented through separate resolutions and KIA evaluation. The committee adopted PHS 1 and reported HB 651 favorably by a vote of 20-0.

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• I'll get off the, you know, what's happening with the growth in construction costs, of course, and reduced
• in general, projects that are over the 50 million threshold, and it also specifies design and construction
• The design phase must be, I want to say, 50 completed before you can even request or go into the construction
• of that 300 million, we're already committed To giving 150 million to the UNM Medical School of Construction
• Representative, yes, that is correct. 150 million is allocated to UNM School of Construction and also

Keywords: 996, all

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• I can tell you I work in the construction world, and unfortunately, you do have areas that will often
• And to the issue of the private providers, I would say this to people that may not know the construction
• It's regulation of chickie huts, which are historical open-air buildings that, when constructed by authorized
• First of all, it exempts the regulation by local government of the construction of a chickie hut if it's
• It allows for the incorporation and construction of these structures.

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• if the project generates construction if the project generates more<00:34:44.480> students<00
• It only dealt with new school construction.
• But then it shouldn't be new school construction because it's for new homes, right?
• But is then it shouldn't construction.
• cost of the exempt from the construction cost of the impact<00:37:24.000> fee.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard several housing-related bills and resolutions. HB 1298 HD3 would create a government employee housing revolving fund and a government employee 99-year leasehold rent-to-own program; testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC, labor groups, and the Maui Chamber, with the Tax Foundation and Budget and Finance raising concerns about the revolving fund. The committees recommended passage with non-substantive amendments for clarity and consistency, and the motion was adopted. HB 741 H2, which would exempt certain affordable housing projects financed by a certified nonprofit CDFI from prevailing wage requirements, drew support from housing advocates and opposition from several construction unions; the chairs said they were concerned about the labor objections and deferred the measure, with the labor committee agreeing to defer it as well. The housing committee then took up HB 417 HD1, which creates a housing efficiency and innovation subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund and allows HHFDC to transfer funds between the subaccount and the main fund without legislative approval. Testimony was largely supportive. The chair described a series of amendments, including changing the funding-efficiency standard, adding perpetual affordability language, allowing any land tenure type, broadening eligible financing tools, adding priority criteria for mixed-income projects and government-employee projects, and inserting blank appropriations tied to a requested $75 million per year and a $75 million subaccount appropriation for the HCDA 99-year leasehold project. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. HB 422 HD1, which would repeal school impact fees and move remaining balances to the school facilities special fund, drew broad support from housing and taxpayer groups and opposition from the Department of Education and some individuals. The School Facilities Authority and DOE argued the current system had not produced enough usable land or school sites and suggested narrowing the exemption to government housing projects’ construction costs instead of repealing the fee entirely. Members pressed DOE and SFA on how much land had actually been obtained and whether the fee had been effective; the discussion highlighted concerns about unused balances, school overcrowding, and the role of the Land Use Commission and county zoning in securing school sites. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion shown. The committee also heard STR 60/SR 45, urging HHFDC to develop a plan to meet housing demand, and STR 77/SR 60, addressing continued eligibility for housing credits for certain projects after repeal of Act 31; both sets of resolutions had HHFDC support, with DHHL supporting STR 77/SR 60 and Johnny May Perry opposing both.

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• I just want to make sure this is not construction funding.
• I just want to make sure this is not construction funding.
• I just want to make sure this is not construction funding.
• The construction schedules for each of these three are estimated to be quite different because of the
• schedules for each of the construction schedules for each of these<00:38:28.000> three<00:38:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the January 14 minutes and then considered a large agenda of contracts, including personal services contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, and Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program items. The chair noted the agenda contained 240 items and emphasized the need for transparency in how contract approvals work. Several items were pulled for questions, while the rest were approved without objection. The first major discussion involved seven contingency-fee contracts for the Attorney General’s office. Committee members asked about the apparent $20 million maximum per contract, and staff explained that the amount was a ceiling, not a guarantee, and that under the statutory waterfall in KRS 45A.717 a $20 million fee would require roughly $355 million returned to the Commonwealth. Staff also said the new batch included some new firms, that these contracts are being handled in 6- to 12-month batches, and that no money had yet been spent from the prior cycle. The committee then approved those contracts. Members also questioned a Cabinet for Health and Family Services training contract, which officials said was needed because Finance provides only Kentucky-specific training, while the outside vendor offers broader procurement and federal-funds training; the committee approved that item. A University of Kentucky capital project contract for the State Capitol exterior renovation was approved after questions about the open-ended date, total project cost, and expected completion, with staff saying the overall project is projected for substantial completion by the end of 2026 and final warranty work could extend into 2027. A DCBS amendment for SSI eligibility determinations for children in out-of-home care was explained as an increase caused by a protest, a reissued RFP, and more children entering care; the committee approved it after discussion of the protest and scoring details. The committee also approved a Transportation Cabinet amendment for an I-71 widening and interchange project in Oldham County after staff explained it was a time extension with no additional funds, though the project had evolved due to traffic changes and now includes an eight-lane bridge design. Finally, the committee discussed two Finance Cabinet facilities and support services amendments tied to the Capitol renovation and juvenile justice facility retrofits. Staff said the Capitol project contract covered the full design team, with completion projected around 2029, while the juvenile justice amendments covered additional design work for McCracken and Breathitt facilities, with final bid documents expected in June or July and construction anticipated to begin in the latter half of 2025. Both items were approved.

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• letter and then it just drops or just talk a little bit about past... reserve account for the construction
• of reserve account for the construction of the<03:15:08.239> residence<03:15:08.640> halls
• this ceremony is for a range of emergency grant programs. >> Yes, it is not limited to capital construction
• this ceremony is for a range of emergency grant programs. >> Yes, it is not limited to capital construction
• . construction. construction.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Construction started several months ago in Shakopee.
• Construction started several months ago in Shakopee.
• We don't know whether there's enough<00:07:51.360> combustible<00:07:52.800> construction
• c> enough combustible construction enough combustible construction demolition<00:07:53.840> waste<
• there's construction and demolition there's construction and demolition waste<00:15:45.680> uh

Bills: HF4770

Keywords: biomass, anaerobic digester, renewable energy, sustainability, energy generation

Summary: The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then took up House File 4770, as amended by an A1 technical amendment. The bill was presented as a proposal to help Liberty Diversified International and Liberty Paper in Becker plan for replacement steam and energy supply as the Shuro facility closure approaches in 2030. Testimony described Liberty Paper’s current closed-loop steam arrangement with Shuro, the need to study future fuel and technology options, and the potential use of anaerobic digestion, biomass, construction and demolition waste, and food waste to produce steam and possibly power. Members asked about feedstock availability, the need for a feasibility study, possible backup natural gas use, and whether waste heat or wastewater heat could be useful. The bill was laid over as amended. The committee then heard a presentation from CenterPoint Energy on Minnesota heating demand and electrification. CenterPoint staff said affordability and reliability are central concerns and outlined how the utility manages customer costs through energy efficiency, contracting, storage, peak shaving, and conservation. Dr. Joel Lynch presented research on peak heating with natural gas and the “missing piece” in Minnesota’s electrification puzzle, explaining that Minnesota’s cold climate makes winter heating demand especially challenging and that replacing natural gas would require substantial new electric capacity and renewable resources. He compared his work with prior national and state studies and said the analysis used Minnesota-specific gas throughput, COP assumptions across several electrification scenarios, and January renewable capacity data. Lynch summarized preliminary findings that Minnesota’s peak gas heating throughput could be up to 40 gigawatts, with electric resistance heating implying roughly 36 gigawatts of new demand, and lower but still substantial demand under heat-pump scenarios. The presentation was informational only; no vote was taken on the CenterPoint presentation. The meeting ended with House File 4770 laid over and the energy demand presentation continuing.

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• bill providing funding from the general fund we received in the transportation omnibus in 2023 to construct
• The Interchange at 169 2023 to construct The Interchange at 169 and<00:09:50.600> 282<00:09:51.360
• <00:10:30.079> this reimbursement after construction this reimbursement after construction
• <00:11:06.519> underway so we get this um construction underway so we get this um construction
• There's a pedestrian bridge connecting some neighborhood with a bike area, and in the construction the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That hospital was constructed in 1983.
• Turning to page six, item four covers facilities needs. new construction.
• As you heard from LBB, we were granted $200 million last session to construct and renovate.
• TMD is requesting four exceptional items related to maintenance and construction for a total of $277
• We also have a construction plan review division which is looking at new constructions, renovations and

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• To be able to complete the construction of both facilities, that's basically all we're doing.
• It'll be complete, and we can then move into a full planning, scheduling, and construction phase.
• However, we don't really have the construction timeline complete.
• The construction is taking about 36 months on one of these facilities.

Bills: SB86

Keywords: independent contractors, portable benefits, employee benefits, tax deductions, employment relationship, 923, senate, all