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• Then in 1899, the bridge was constructed by the Hewitt Bridge Company and became one of Minnesota's first
• three-span steel truss bridges.
• So this bonding will replace a bridge to allow groomers to go back and forth, which is an important part
• Representative Scott, yes, this bridge.
• As you know, bridges are, you know, whether it's good, bad, or indifferent, when you stand on this bridge

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• The bridge was a wagon crossing, and then in 1899 the bridge was constructed by the Huert Bridge Company
• So this bridge will replace a bridge to allow groomers to go back and forth, which is an important part
• So this bridge will replace a bridge to allow groomers to go back and forth, which is an important part
• So this bridge will replace a bridge to allow groomers to go back and forth, which is an important part
• So this bridge will replace a bridge to allow groomers to go back and forth, which is an important part

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• The amendment retains the bridge funding that's in the bill but changes the funding source to the Met
• The Washington Avenue Bridge is the most used bike and pedestrian infrastructure in the entire state
• Of course, the bridge connects the University of Minnesota to the University of Minnesota. campuses,
• There is a huge issue with this bridge.
• I would remind members that the way the bill is written, the bridge fixes are paid for.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• </c> the uh University of M the bridge the uh University of M the bridge connects<00:21:51.200><c> the
• Um but for Hennepin County not taking action to reduce suicides on this bridge.
• Well, I would remind members that the way the bill is written, the bridge fixes are paid for.
• And the way the bill is written, it requests up to $15 million to fix the bridge.
• It is paid million to fix the bridge.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• , the local road improvement program, and the local bridge replacement program.
• , the local road improvement program, and the local bridge replacement program.
• and local roads and bridges, the wetland replacement program, and Corridors of Commerce.
• </c> program, uh local road and bridge program, uh local road and bridge replacement<01:14:21.840><c>
• ><c> wetland</c> roads and bridges, the wetland roads and bridges, the wetland replacement<01:15:38.239

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• </c><00:18:25.280><c> Then</c> particular for the Blotnik Bridge.
• Then particular for the Blotnik Bridge.
• This is related to the Washington Avenue Bridge. Um, so that, Mr.
• </c><00:27:18.480><c> Chair,</c><00:27:18.799><c> members,</c> Bridge. Um so that Mr.
• Chair, members, Bridge. Um so that Mr.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• And then Haji 483 by Representative Fey directs that the I-5 bridge replacement project toll facility
• The allocation that we're giving to roads and bridges represents an important source of work.
• For commuters, investments in maintenance and preservation will help keep roads and bridges open and
• replacement project to make sure that the money does not go into the operating budget, but hopefully
• of the cost of the bridge.

Bills: HB2306, HB2711

Keywords: transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit

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• </c> or as they're defined in law replacement or as they're defined in law replacement service<00:08:
• So at replacement of one-time sources.
• They replacement service municipality.
• </c><00:42:10.480><c> service</c> distributions to replacement service distributions to replacement service
• </c> would be in that category of replacing would be in that category of replacing the<01:09:30.719><

Bills: HF4693

Keywords: transportation, license plates, validation stickers, replacement fees, government fees, 1183, house

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• Subpart six updates reporting deadlines for the SR 520 bridge noise study.
• Subpart seven corrects the proviso amounts for the I-5 Columbia River Bridge project.
• Subpart six updates reporting deadlines for the SR 520 bridge noise study.
• Subpart seven corrects the proviso amounts for the I-5 Columbia River Bridge project.
• Part 12 includes funding for the State Route 504, South Cold Water Slides, Spirit Lake, Outlet Bridge

Bills: SB6005, SB6225

Keywords: transportation budget, transportation appropriations, capital budget, supplemental budget, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferries, Puget Sound ferries, tolling, express toll lanes, highway safety, traffic safety, impaired driving, ignition interlock, speed cameras, transit funding, public transit, multimodal transportation

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• but just if you would work with the director and see if we can figure out a way that this does not bridge
• Senate Bill 1970 just designates a bridge in the south of Pawnee for Private Earl Magert and Memorial
• This is the dedication of the Arleranzelrancishetzel Memorial Bridge.

Bills: SB1312, SB1323, SB1599, SB1863, SB1932, SB1950, SB1956, SB1958, SB1966, SB1970, SB2052

Keywords: vehicle registration, automatic payments, Service Oklahoma, taxes, motor vehicle, prepayment program, memorial designation, highway, Sheriff Marty Grisham, transportation, Oklahoma Statutes, memorial bridge, dedication, Oklahoma, commemoration, memorial highway, road designation, John Skelley, motor carrier, administrative hearing

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• In other words, the growth created by the bridge can actually pay for the bridge.
• This is a big bridge.
• I like the idea of growth created by a bridge paying for the bridge.
• We already have a 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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• Their unique product can replace plastics that was once used in food packaging.
• Their unique product can replace plastics that was once used in food packaging.
• replace pasas and plastic containers<00:01:47.119><c> the</c><00:01:47.280><c> pulp</c><00:01:47.880
• It's very simple: these nutrients, if they're removed, they need to be replaced.
• uh if if you don't need to be replaced uh if if you don't replace<00:20:07.240><c> these</c><00:20:07.400

Bills: HF1621, HF1701, HF1796, HF1676, HF40, HF1428, HF1540

Keywords: HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy

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• We're replacing one statute and gaining another.
• So it would replace the state historical society with the county board of Rice County, Minnesota.
• So it would<00:10:34.720><c> replace</c><00:10:35.600><c> the</c><00:10:36.000><c> state</c><00:10:36.240
• ><c> historical</c> would replace the state historical would replace the state historical society<00:

Bills: HF3228, HF475

Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, statue replacement, Hubert H. Humphrey, national commemoration, civil rights, Minnesota history, 1183, house

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEllr-EVndg, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00 ROLL CALL 00:19 DISCUSSION WITH SECRETARY GRAY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON THE 01:16 BRENT SPENCE BRIDGE CORRIDOR STATUS AND UPDATES. OVERVIEW AND SCHEDULING OF MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY; INCLUDING ROAD REPAIRS. UPDATES ON ALL ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. COMPLETED ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS. YEARLY BUDGET, EMPLOYEE STATUS, AND CURRENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• There were 45 bridges that were funded: 30 were replacement projects, and 15 were repair preservation
• The total funding that's been authorized to date is $18,450,614 to repair or replace bridges.
• </c> of this bridge for 30 years." of this bridge for 30 years."
• </c> community access bridge. community access bridge.
• </c> Yes, isolated community access bridge. Yes, isolated community access bridge.

Keywords: 00:05 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:55 Bridge Improvement Program 18:56 County Priority Projects Program 38:10 Transportation Alternative Program 51:47 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for the first interim meeting of the 2025 Budget Review Committee on Transportation and heard from Bobby Jo Lewis, commissioner of Rural and Municipal Aid at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. She reviewed the new County City Bridge Improvement Program, created in the 2024 regular session, reporting that phases one and two are complete, 45 bridges have been funded so far, and about $18.45 million has been authorized. She said roughly $6.549 million remains for phase three in the current fiscal year, with about $26.445 million in bridge applications still pending. For fiscal year 2026, the program will again have $25 million and will use four application phases. She also described a training resource, Local Bridges 101, and said a new executive advisor, Greg Meredith, has been brought in to help with the bridge program. Members asked how rollover applications would be handled, whether they would be re-evaluated with new applications, how the program would account for bridge longevity and load posting, and how isolated communities would be prioritized. Lewis said applicants not funded in FY25 would be contacted and could choose to roll their applications into FY26, and all applications would be evaluated together at the end of each phase. She said preservation projects are assessed for how much they extend a bridge’s life, and isolated community access bridges or closed bridges with no detour access receive priority. She also said the department aims for equitable distribution across regions and plans to produce a map showing where funds have been awarded. Lewis then turned to the County Priority Projects Program and the Local Assistance Road Program established in House Bill 546 and related resolutions. She said the application cycle opened June 1 and closes October 1, with 106 memoranda of agreement being prepared for awards in House Joint Resolution 46. She described updated application and reporting forms, a scoring matrix, and a County City Pavement Evaluation Manual used to rate projects based on preservation of assets, average daily traffic, recent improvements, safety, cost, and district priority. She said projects must be rehabilitation projects designed to restore the original condition of the road, cannot exceed $500,000, and must use local match percentages tied to the economic development grant program formula. She also reported on funding status for prior road projects, including completed, partially completed, pending, and underrun amounts that may be reauthorized. Committee members asked about photo documentation, online access to project materials, how to measure whether projects truly restore roads to original condition, and what happens when project costs exceed estimates. Lewis said the department is still working on how best to store and share the large volume of photos, and that projects are certified through district offices and local sign-off after completion. She said overages are the responsibility of the applicant because the state does not have additional money beyond the awarded amount. No formal votes were taken during the discussion.

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• </c> kind of establish a priority replacement kind of establish a priority replacement strategy,<00:03
• </c> replaced for that $7.5 million request? replaced for that $7.5 million request?
• </c><00:04:57.520><c> But</c> ones prioritized in replacement. But ones prioritized in replacement.
• </c> cycle replacements. cycle replacements. &gt;&gt; Okay,<00:06:39.039><c> Mr.
• replacement? replacement?

Keywords: Call to Order: 00;15 Approval of Minutes: 01:22 Update on Generator replacement: 01:52 Update on Sheriff Fees: 13:28 Adjournment: 25:22, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its fourth budget subreview session focused on personnel, public retirements, and finance. Members approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard from Finance Cabinet staff on two main items: a $7.5 million request related to generator systems and a sheriff’s fees budget request. The generator request was described as a preventive, life-cycle replacement and capacity-enhancement effort for 26 generators serving Frankfort-area state buildings, intended to protect continuity of government and expand beyond basic emergency power to support continuity of services. Members asked detailed questions about how many generators would be replaced, the cost per unit, the scope of the study, and whether the work could be phased. Staff said the $7.5 million would cover a full evaluation and any resulting engineering/replacement work, but the exact number of replacements was not yet known. They estimated the initial study would cost about $500,000 to $750,000, would take six to nine months once funded, and would produce building-by-building recommendations. Staff also said typical generator life cycles vary widely, often around 15 to 20 years but sometimes longer depending on run hours and usage. The committee then reviewed sheriff’s fees, with the Division of Local Government explaining that the state reimburses counties for several statutory sheriff-related costs, especially court security, which accounts for more than 90% of the claims. Staff said the current budget base is about $20 million, while actual spending has been running above $23 million, leading to a $3.5 million growth request to align the base with projected spending and reduce the need for non-general fund expenditure (NGE) adjustments. Members asked about claim volume, county participation, reimbursement controls, and whether the request reflected growth or underfunding; staff said all 120 counties submit claims, volumes have been fairly steady, and reimbursements are governed by statute and signed monthly certifications. No votes were taken on the requests, and the meeting adjourned after questions concluded.

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• The committee's substitute of SCR 25 urges the city Council to construct a pedestrian bridge over the
• The committee substitute clarifies that the pedestrian bridge will be named after Senator West. which
• I am, I know we had the harbor bridge.
• involving a train on off-system roadways at location where this where there is an overpass or pedestrian bridge

Bills: SB35, SB284, SB296, SB305, SB857, SB995, SB1121, SB1555, SB1902, SCR25, SB 35

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• This facility is in poor condition and needs replacement quickly.
• This facility is in poor condition and needs replacement quickly.
• /c><00:42:46.319><c> Valley's</c> station will replace Golden Valley's station will replace Golden Valley's
• </c> causes bridging the digital or bridging causes bridging the digital or bridging the<01:07:18.400
• with the bridge access to Carver<01:15:17.080><c> County.

Bills: HF1972, HF229, HF1090, HF1084, HF1307, HF1274, HF1609, HF2110, HF211, HF216, HF222, HF224, HF225, HF203, HF206, HF207, HF208, HF227, HF246, HF427, HF466, HF502, HF680, HF971

Keywords: community center, Breckenridge, capital investment, state bonds, economic development, HF229, North Branch Area Hockey Association, Stacy Ice Arena, Chisago County, general fund appropriation, grant, ice arena, hockey rink, youth sports, recreational facility, community arena, nonprofit, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, local infrastructure

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• Uh, House File 4927 is a bill to help us get the Hanska water tower replaced.
• We have suddenly water tower replaced.
• One of our wells failed, and we had to replace it. We couldn't wait for funding.
• </c> wells failed and we had to replace it. wells failed and we had to replace it.
• </c> replacements of aging infrastructure replacements of aging infrastructure that<01:03:39.200><c>

Bills: HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589

Keywords: wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure