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• We'll move to our public hearing on House Bill 2111, allowing the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project
• House Bill 2111, allowing the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project toll facility bond retirement account
• We will move to our public hearing on House Bill 2111, allowing the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project
• House Bill 2111, allowing the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project toll facility bond retirement account
• I will say that we haven't been on topic enough, so I will ask: the I-5 bridge is composed of two bridges

Bills: HB2111, HB2495

Keywords: Interstate 5 bridge, toll facility, bond retirement, transportation, state funding, vehicles, streetcar operation, public safety, urban regulation, 904, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee began with a work session on electric vehicles, where staff from WSDOT and the Department of Commerce described the Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council, the state’s Transportation Electrification Strategy, and current market trends. Testimony said EV adoption is still growing but at a slower rate than in prior years, and Washington is now below its earlier trajectory toward state greenhouse gas targets. Officials said charging infrastructure remains behind need, especially fast charging, but highlighted recent awards and openings, including NEVI and ZEV infrastructure grants, tribal projects, and a new medium- and heavy-duty incentive program. Members asked about fast-charger power levels, and staff said programs now require at least 150 kW for DC fast charging, while higher-capacity options are encouraged where feasible. The committee then heard updates on alternative and renewable fuels. Commerce described the Office of Renewable Fuels’ work on hydrogen, renewable fuels, alternative jet fuel, and the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator. Testimony emphasized that hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels are expected to play a major role in transportation, that the state is developing technical assistance and planning tools, and that the Cascadia SAF effort has secured significant philanthropic support and convened major industry and institutional partners. WSDOT also outlined hydrogen investments in transit buses, fueling, corridor planning, and demonstrations, while noting uncertainty around federal funding and the need to be strategic as the hydrogen market develops. Ecology presented the alternative jet fuel programmatic environmental impact statement, explaining that it will provide broad environmental review and guidance for future projects; the draft is expected in early 2027 and the final document in June 2027. A senator asked about emissions criteria and feedstocks, and Ecology said the review will consider life-cycle greenhouse gas reductions and near-term commercial feasibility. In public hearing, the committee heard Substitute House Bill 2114 on defective license plates. The bill would require the Department of Licensing to replace defective plates at no charge within two years of issuance and allow discretionary fee waivers for later replacements up to five years. The sponsor and county auditors said peeling or unreadable plates are a widespread customer-service problem, especially in eastern Washington, and argued the state should stand behind the product it sells. The committee also heard Substitute House Bill 1823, a Transportation Improvement Board cleanup bill that replaces outdated “non-motorized” references with “active transportation” and removes obsolete statutory provisions; TIB said the bill modernizes the statute and reduces audit problems. House Bill 2111, which would let the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project toll facility bond retirement account keep its interest earnings instead of sending them to the general fund, drew no testimony and was described as a technical fix. Finally, House Bill 2495 would give the City of Seattle authority similar to Sound Transit’s to direct immediate impoundment of vehicles blocking streetcar operations; Seattle testified that the change would reduce delays caused by illegally parked vehicles and improve service reliability. The committee took no votes in the transcript and adjourned after the public hearings.

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• Memorial roads and bridges, just let's just say a little miscommunication between the House and Senate
• We retain 5% of the grant for administrative oversight, training, and compliance standards.

Bills: SB80, SB1101, SB1813, SB1966

Keywords: SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth

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• If you walk under the bridge, you see traffic snarled at 5 a.m., back to back.
• You walk under the bridge, you see traffic snarled at 5 a.m.
• This is a big bridge.
• I like the idea of growth created by a bridge paying for the bridge.
• Brady Memorial Bridge. This gentleman was instrumental in getting the bridge.

Bills: HB129, HB130, HB148, HB149, HB221, HB346, HB354, HB355, HB356, HB358, HB360, HB384, HB401, HB657, HB675, HB716

Keywords: HB 129, Act 783, highway designation, memorial highway, Louisiana Highway 173, Louisiana Highway 3194, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Dr. Harry Blake Sr., Virginia Green Evans, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, road signage, honorary naming, commemorative sign, transportation, HB 130, Act 124, Louisiana highway memorial, road naming

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on March 10 and took up a series of highway and bridge naming bills, beginning with House Bill 346, which redesignates a portion of U.S. Highway 171 as the Speaker Joe Salter Memorial Highway. The bill was presented with extensive tributes from the sponsor, former colleagues, and Secretary of State Nancy Landry, all praising Salter’s public service, education background, and character. The committee reported HB 346 favorably without objection. Members then heard House Bill 221, which names a proposed Mississippi River bridge connecting LA 1 and LA 30 as the President Donald J. Trump Expressway. The sponsor argued the naming would help draw attention and funding to a long-discussed, toll-free bridge project and described possible financing through development districts and federal programs. Some members questioned the political and practical logic of naming a bridge before it is built, while others supported the concept as a way to advance a needed infrastructure project. The committee adopted a roll-call vote and reported HB 221 favorably by 12-2. The committee also advanced several memorial highway and bridge designations, including HB 356 for the Elwood T. Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge, HB 149 for Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway, HB 148 for the Eugene Washington Memorial Highway, HB 716 naming the Schaumet Ferry Terminal after Michael C. Ginnart Jr., HB 355 naming Highway 10 in Washington Parish as Veterans Park Memorial Highway, HB 675 naming part of U.S. 425 as the Bill Putt Linder Memorial Highway, HB 657 naming portions of LA 182 for Burrick B.J. Lejeune Jr. and Judge Richard T. Dickey Hike Sr., HB 354 renaming the Magnolia Bridge for Caleb Easterling, HB 358 naming a portion of LA 433 for Charles R. Bordelon Sr., and HB 384 naming part of U.S. 11 as the Dan de Blanc American Hero Memorial Highway. Several bills were amended to add or remove the word “Memorial.” The committee reported the measures favorably, with amendments where applicable, and then voluntarily deferred HB 129, HB 130, HB 360, and HB 401 to a later agenda before adjourning.

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• Claude Avenue Bridge.
• Would the port be responsible for this bridge? Yes, sir. Not DOTD.
• Would the port be responsible for this bridge? Yes, sir.
• Bridge, better known as the Claiborne Bridge.
• The Florida Avenue Bridge and the St. Claude Bridge are owned by the Port of New Orleans.

Bills: HCR32, HCR53, HCR60, HCR68, HB582, HB730, HB762

Keywords: Saint Claude Avenue Bridge, Port of New Orleans, backup motors, infrastructure, traffic management, oversized vehicles, permitting, economic impact, transportation, local regulations, Louisiana economy, Interstate 12, I-12, Interstate 55, I-55 interchange, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, D.R.I.V.E. Initiative, highway infrastructure, transportation planning

Bills: HB606, HB606

Keywords: HB606, Alabama, Department of Transportation, DOT, public highways, utility relocation, right-of-way, state right-of-way, road construction, bridge, tunnel, toll road, interstate highway, defense highway, utility facilities, broadband, telecommunications, cable, electricity, gas

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• Chairman, members, we have a set of amendments identified in the top right-hand corner as 1-5-9-5.
• Amendments 1 and 2 add Memorial Bridge to the name of the bridge. Thank you very much.
• And Post No. 14, if you are driving along the Cross Lake Bridge, you can actually see it just looking
• down off of the bridge.
• Amendments 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 add that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office

Bills: HB129, HB130, HB854

Keywords: HB 129, Act 783, highway designation, memorial highway, Louisiana Highway 173, Louisiana Highway 3194, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Dr. Harry Blake Sr., Virginia Green Evans, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, road signage, honorary naming, commemorative sign, transportation, HB 130, Act 124, Louisiana highway memorial, road naming

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 17 and first took up House Bill 129, which would designate a portion of Louisiana Highway 173 as the Dr. Harry Blake Senior Memorial Highway. An amendment package was adopted that also added a separate designation for a portion of Louisiana Highway 3194 in Shreveport as the Virginia Green Evans Memorial Highway. Representative Walters described both honorees as important figures in civil rights and community service. HB 129 was then reported with amendments. The committee next considered House Bill 130, which redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge. Amendments were adopted to add “Memorial Bridge” to the name. Representative Walters spoke in support of honoring veterans, and HB 130 was reported with amendments. The committee then heard House Bill 854, a specialty license plate bill. Amendments added several schools, made technical changes, required OMV implementation when statutory and system requirements are met, removed a provision allowing OMV to retain $1 per annual fee, and redirected annual fees to the Louisiana chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association and the R. Tamney-Fleming Lupus Foundation. Members raised concerns about the growing number of specialty plates and OMV’s ability to produce them, but HB 854 was also reported with amendments. After the bills, the committee received an update on the proposed privatization of the Cameron Ferry Service. The Secretary said the process began with an unsolicited proposal from Laborde and a competitive solicitation that produced a qualified bid, and that negotiations would focus on service improvements rather than guaranteed cost savings. Members asked about costs, maintenance, fuel, staffing, and the impact on travel times if the ferry is out of service. The Secretary said the goal is to complete the process by the end of the fiscal year, around July 1. The committee then adopted the minutes from the listed 2025 regular session dates and adjourned.

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• on the interstates throughout the state.
• million in... result in an additional $5 million in lost revenue to mental health.
• We estimate that it will probably cut our bridge replacement program from 8 to 12 bridges to somewhere
• around four to six bridges replaced every year.
• Those... six bridges replaced every year.

Bills: HB606, SB271

Keywords: HB606, Alabama, Department of Transportation, DOT, public highways, utility relocation, right-of-way, state right-of-way, road construction, bridge, tunnel, toll road, interstate highway, defense highway, utility facilities, broadband, telecommunications, cable, electricity, gas

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8MWmzIjZ64, 2026-07-02T01:23:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_02-27-26_1_.PDF Followed by FIN 2:00 PM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_02-27-26_2_.PDF Timestamps: 15:02 - Introduction (FIN 10:00AM) 15:51 - HB816, HD1 16:48 - HB1535, HD1 18:22 - HB1537, HD1 29:36 - HB1541, HD2 30:07 - HB1562, HD1 33:35 - HB1574, HD1 39:47 - HB1591, HD1 48:06 - HB1853, HD1 53:25 - HB1854, HD1 54:37 - HB1871, HD1 57:24 - HB1965, HD1 1:06:52 - HB1966, HD1 1:11:38 - HB1969, HD2 1:16:56 - HB1973, HD1 1:24:15 - HB1974, HD1 1:32:11 - HB2315, HD1 1:33:08 - HB2343, HD1 1:34:37 - HB2501, HD1 1:37:54 - HB2505, HD1 1:40:32 - HB1577, HD1 1:43:48 - HB2443, HD1 1:47:44 - HB2498, HD2 1:48:37 - HB2581, HD2 1:55:16 - HB2622, HD1 2:07:04 - Decision Making (FIN 10:00AM) ----- 4:15:54 - Introduction (FIN 2:00PM) 4:15:05 - HB20, HD1 4:18:32 - HB1991, HD1 4:35:37 - HB2614, HD1 4:36:11 - HB276, HD1 4:36:50 - HB916, HD1 4:37:55 - HB1711, HD1 4:38:50 - HB1713, HD1 4:45:48 - HB1715, HD1 4:49:04 - HB1718, HD1 4:50:02 - HB1724, HD1 4:50:53 - HB1725, HD1 5:04:47 - HB1727, HD1 5:06:53 - HB1740, HD1 5:07:29 - HB1756, HD1 5:09:29 - HB1842, HD2 5:14:30 - HB1868, HD1 5:16:50 - HB1920, HD1 5:18:43 - HB2270, HD1 5:19:24 - HB2385, HD2 5:20:36 - HB2444, HD2 5:26:26 - HB2476, HD2 5:40:56 - HB2478, HD1 5:42:59 - HB2515, HD1 5:43:45 - HB2606, HD2 5:48:32 - Decision Making deferred to Monday 3/2/26 10:00AM, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: HB16, HB214, HB252, HB16, HB214, HB252

Keywords: law enforcement, false information, criminal penalty, public safety, identification, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure, professional services, education, HB252, Class IV municipality, Class IV municipalities, municipal audit, audit rotation, certified public accountant, CPA, municipal accounting, Section 11-43B-9, county and municipal government

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• First one's yours, Senate Bill 5, you come to the table. I'm going to come down.
• First one's yours, Senate Bill 5, you come to the table. I'm going to come down.
• Um, with that, we have in front of you Senate Bill 5.
• Well, Senate Bill 5 passes. Hold on. I thought you could pause there.
• So, Senate Bill 5 passes with favorable expression. Same should pass. Same should pass.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:12 SB 5 Discussion: 03:10 SB 5 Roll Call Vote: 18:05 SB 73 Discussion: 22:00 SB 73 Roll Call Vote: 22:40, 958, all

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• Senate Bill number 122 was strictly for bridge maintenance.
• Amendment 5 deletes the September 1, 2026 date.
• DeLarge Basque Bridge, located in Terrebonne Parish, as the Elwood T.
• Memorial Bridge. Thank you, Ms. Champaign.
• The biggest thing here is it's always been known as the Bayou DeLarge Bridge.

Bills: HCR63, HCR69, SCR6, SCR18, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB182, SB412, SB418, SB460

Keywords: military drivers, driver's license exemption, active-duty military, federal vehicle, government-owned vehicle, state highways, public safety, task force, Tiger Team, Louisiana National Guard, Fort Polk, Barksdale Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Department of Defense, executive order, military readiness, vehicle licensing, law enforcement, state police, sheriffs association

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on Monday, April 27, with a quorum present and took up a series of Senate bills and one House concurrent resolution, most of them related to transportation infrastructure, memorial highway designations, and prestige license plates. Early action centered on Senate Bill 122, which would direct the Department of Transportation and Development to be more proactive about bridge maintenance, inspection, reporting, and public meetings on bridge conditions; the committee adopted a large amendment package before reporting the bill with amendments. The committee also reported favorably SCR 6 supporting an LNG facility at Port Fourchon and SCR 18 directing a study of commercial driver’s license privileges compared with neighboring states. Several bills designated memorial highways or bridges, including SB 50 for the Elwood T. Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge, SB 70 for the Officer Mark Brock Memorial Highway, SB 460 for the Hayden Lane Mangum Memorial Highway, SB 101 for the Daniel Edward Didillo Memorial Highway and Bill Blue Evans Memorial Highway, SB 160 for the Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway, SB 418 for the Dick and Jacques Schuford Memorial Highway, SB 103 for the Gladys Edwards Highway, SB 159 for the Surgeon Roelio Roy Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Highway, SB 182 for the Mayor Billy Cobb Memorial Highway, SB 104 for the Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway, and SB 2 for the Falcons Band Highway. The committee also approved SB 114 creating a prestige plate for the Foundation for Moral Law and SB 96 creating a Fallen Heroes prestige plate. One of the more substantive policy items was HCR 63, which creates a task force to study whether certain active-duty military personnel without civilian driver’s licenses should be allowed to operate federally owned vehicles on state highways; it was reported favorably after discussion of military training and licensing differences. Another major item was HCR 69, urging DOTD to improve Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish; the committee adopted amendments adding findings about flooding, drainage, and evacuation concerns, and then reported the resolution with amendments. The committee also considered SB 19 on the state employee retired prestige plate; after objections about whether proceeds should continue supporting LASERS, the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote, 13-1, with Representative Schamberhorn voting no.

Keywords: JLBC - 5 November, 2025; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: House Discrimination Prevention Training - Session 5, 926, house, all

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeTxCmTKD2I, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_04-07-26_.PDF Timestamps: 5:07 - Introduction 5:15 - HCR69 / HR63 7:11 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, March 5, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• , the Key Bridge, which is critical.
• we could build the bridge, the key bridge,<00:44:04.079><c> which</c><00:44:04.240><c> is</c><00:44:04.400
• </c><00:44:05.359><c> In</c><00:44:05.599><c> all</c> bridge, which is critical.
• In all bridge, which is critical.
• So they need to be in the hopper by 5:00 p.m. Committee announcements.

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, March 5, 2026, 957, house, all

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• That's his bill, and this is inserting the House bill, which is 1835, going back to 5 million.
• Highway 98 located in Greene County, Mississippi, commencing at the Choska River Bridge and extending
• We have a lot of accounts that have one to 5 dollars in them.
• It just removes the inactive members from the Title 5 advisory council and replaces it with active members

Keywords: MS House Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Our job is to look at legislation as we need to as we go down this path, but we don't want to get 5 or

Keywords: Technology - Room 409, 5 March, 2026; 8:00 A.M., 925, all

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• So, House Bill 1142, as it came to us amended, 99-5-25, to revise the procedure for the service of a
• </c><00:59:10.560><c> $5</c><00:59:10.920><c> million</c> settlement funds. $5 million settlement funds
• I call a Rules Committee meeting today, 5 minutes after recess. >> Rules Committee, 5 minutes after recess
• Committee meeting today 5 minutes after Committee meeting today 5 minutes after recess. recess. recess
• &gt;&gt; Rules Committee 5 minutes after recess, Senator<03:10:14.680><c> England.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• . >> Senate Bill 5.
• So come on over we'll be there at 5:00.
• Uh, colleagues, the executive nomination committee will meet on Monday at 5:00.
• So, we're looking forward to seeing you on Monday at 5 in the Amos building.
• It's going to be in the Miller building starting at 5:30. Look forward to seeing you. >> 5:30.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, February 5, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Reverend Carissa Serber, and journalized her remarks. Members then welcomed several guests and groups in the gallery, including Maryland Community Action Partnership advocates, Cecil College students and Dr. Mary Bolt, Cecil County Executive Adam Strait, the Maryland Association of Justice, Faith Baptist School students, and several interns and staff members. The chamber also introduced Senate Bill 585 and a bond initiative for the Active Achievers Youth Center, both of which were referred to the appropriate committees or subcommittees. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 255, the Voting Rights Act of 2026 for counties and municipal corporations. Senators questioned the bill’s scope, especially whether it would affect county commissioner election methods, who could bring suit, what “vote dilution” means, and whether the measure was tied to district maps or candidate filings. The sponsor explained that the bill creates a state framework for the federal Voting Rights Act, provides standing rather than a remedy, and applies when a protected class believes its vote has been diluted; political party was said not to be a protected class. The committee amendment was adopted without objection, and the amended bill was ordered printed for third reading. On third reading, Senate Bill 5 and Senate Bill 29 passed with constitutional majorities. Senate Bill 93 also passed. Senate Bill 141, dealing with election misinformation, disinformation, and deep fakes, was moved back to second reader for a technical amendment and then special ordered to Tuesday. The Senate also held a lighthearted recorded vote on Seahawks versus Patriots, with the Seahawks winning 28 to 8, and then received committee scheduling announcements for upcoming hearings and voting sessions.