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• Those projects include $525 million in this bill, which is appropriated to projects prioritized by House
• Some of the state agency projects are for the benefit of local entities.
• One was a drafting error that sent appropriations to the wrong agency or project. wrong agency or project
• that helps you refer to and reference those projects in your counties.
• We will go to public comments for those joining us online.

Bills: SB240

Keywords: capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding

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• viability to leverage public and private housing resources.
• This includes state agencies, higher education institutions, and public schools.
• We'll now go to public comment and start online.
• This makes projects financially viable that might otherwise stall or never get built.
• These folks are teaching our kids at the public schools.

Bills: SB240

Keywords: capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding

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• But if you say, where's my project, I'm not looking at 10 projects for grant agreements. 3,200, some
• And by the way, most of these projects are really good projects.
• We didn't just spend money on a project, we built a project. I respect that, Mr.
• of the projects.
• So, Senator, again, I agree, many of the projects, good projects.

Keywords: surface transportation, infrastructure reauthorization, bipartisan collaboration, safety, federal programs, funding challenges, bureaucracy, transportation needs, critical projects, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the development of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Discussions centered around key principles aimed at improving the safety and reliability of the transportation network, reforming federal programs for efficiency, and addressing the diverse transportation needs across various states. Members emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration to streamline processes, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and ensure timely funding for critical infrastructure projects. There were also notable conversations about specific projects and funding challenges, reflecting the urgency for action and commitment to modernizing America's infrastructure.

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• We will start down the public testimony role and give you the right to close. Thank you.

Bills: HB168

Keywords: certificates of obligation, local government debt, municipal finance, county finance, public works, bond election, voter petition, registered voters, refinancing certificates, Texas Local Government Code, municipality, county, hospital district, infrastructure financing, public improvement, debt issuance, general obligation alternative, public oversight, local bonds, historic preservation

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• A list of the projects and the amounts included in the bill by agency includes major projects such as
• We'll go to public comment first.
• Chair, how are projects determined for higher education?
• reporting, just like any other capital project.
• And just as a matter of public policy, with Mr.

Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48

Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools

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• My name is Carlos Lucero, with the public service company.
• hump on a project.
• Representative, do you have any projects in mind?
• We've got a project. Would you run this?"
• This is going to be a year-long project for us to do that.

Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48

Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools

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• from certain providers. requirements for projects on state or local public land, and the chair recognizes
• project or a public works project occurs, the relocation of those utilities is a major cost.
• of the city for that public works project to be forced to change either.
• entities for public works projects across the state.
• It only requires a notice that there's a public works project, and that's what they're changing.

Bills: HB3713, HB3953, HB4055, HB4272

Keywords: telecommunications, local exchange companies, universal service fund, rate maintenance, business expansion, broadband access, internet service, multiunit residential properties, urban areas, affordability programs, fiber-optic cables, public land, construction permits, environmental impact, notification requirements, municipal projects, infrastructure, facility relocation, public right-of-way, 1184

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• projects approved by the counties in which the projects are going in.
• , this... ...bill will keep rogue public entities from accepting and spending funds on projects that
• high-speed rail project by a public or private entity, and that pretty much defines it. to a particular
• Well, what seems to be left out of the project with this bill is that public money can't be used to alter
• These kinds of projects include light rail, public transportation, and shared-use paths.

Bills: HJR58, HJR63, HB263, HB542, HB905, HB 1288, HB1402, HB2003, HB2262, HB2323, HB2429, HB2876, HB3019, HB263

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, elderly, retirement, benefits, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, funding allocation, voter approval, highway fund, funding, public transportation, transit projects, transportation, local transit, fund allocation, voting rights, election integrity, ballot access

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• This anti-democratic tendency violates the public trust, and it commits public resources to controversial
• This art project. And so we're gonna finance the project over three to five years.
• What is the level of project cost that takes you from doing short-term anticipation notes on a project
• Finally, debt issued for projects in the public interest, such as those leveraging the Flood Infrastructure
• For a public calamity. The second one is to preserve or protect the public health.

Bills: SB512, SB1024

Keywords: SB 512, Texas Finance Code, money transmission, money services business, money transmitter, money transmission licensee, terms of service, consumer protection, civil penalty, attorney general enforcement, account closure, refund of balance, financial services regulation, payments industry, fintech, prepaid accounts, remittance, licensee compliance, local government debt, municipal finance

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• I know what art in public places is, Mr. Chairman.
• I appreciate that, but 1% for public art is supposed to be public arts.
• Because they already have $25 million for those projects. I understand the State Fair projects.
• Now, what are the projects out of the public lands restoration? What would those projects be?
• Or the public... 1% is about $62 million. That includes public schools and higher education.

Bills: SB190, HB247, HB8

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

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• on reauthorizations and new appropriations for capital outlay projects.
• They even complement some other project.
• And I did consult with my analyst, who said that geothermal projects are supposed to be public, so hopefully
• are supposed to be public so we're consult with my analyst who said that geothermal projects are supposed
• to be public.

Bills: SB190, HB247, HB8

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

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• They finance projects brought forward by private companies or public companies, public institutions that
• There's a public benefit attached to it that allows these projects to move forward.
• purpose type for public private purpose type projects,<00:21:36.000> projects<00:21:36.720>
• We're expanding the public facilities pool to support the high-demand projects that we're seeing for
• at least two projects because one project project project it's<00:36:17.520> limited<00:36:17.839

Bills: HF3217, HF2252

Keywords: bioindustrial facilities, economic development, renewable energy, advanced biofuels, state funding, HF2252, Minnesota bonding, volume cap, private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, public facility bonds, public facilities pool, unified pool, bond allocation, municipal finance, bond cap, housing bonds, residential rental projects, manufacturing bonds, enterprise zone bonds

Summary: The committee first approved the prior day’s minutes as amended, correcting the meeting number from the 46th to the 45th meeting. It then took up House File 3217, which would restore funding for the Minnesota Bioincentive Program. Representative Kisha argued the state should honor commitments made to companies that met program requirements and had not received full reimbursement. Testifiers from the Great Plains Institute and Minnesota Biofuels Association said the program has supported bioeconomy investment, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and generated strong economic returns, but has been underfunded, leaving unpaid claims. Members raised questions about whether the bill was retrospective and whether it should be reviewed by another committee; the bill was laid over for further consideration without a vote. The committee then heard House File 2252, a proposal to modernize Minnesota’s private activity bond volume cap by shifting unused allocation from the small issuer/manufacturing bucket to the public facilities bucket while leaving the overall cap unchanged. The bill’s public finance testifier said the current allocation formula is outdated, housing would remain the top priority, and the change would be budget neutral. Testifiers from the Minnesota Milk Producers Association and Minnesota Biofuels Association supported the bill, saying it would better align financing with rural infrastructure, clean water, manure management, renewable natural gas, dairy processing, and low-carbon fuel projects, and could lower borrowing costs for those sectors. Members questioned whether the bill fit the committee’s jurisdiction and noted it might be more appropriate for another committee; the bill was also laid over for further consideration.

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• It runs contrary to the public policy underlying the TPIA and the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
• is good public policy.
• This scenario delays the care of patients while tying up public safety resources.
• To protect public access, I filed House Bill 1970.
• Um, a member of the, of the public is allowed access but has to give notice to the landowner.

Bills: HB113

Keywords: HB 113, Texas, Government Code Chapter 1253, general obligation bonds, bond election, voter approval, political subdivision, local government, city bonds, county bonds, school district bonds, capital projects, public finance, bond referendum, ballot measure, five-year waiting period, rejected proposition, election law, municipal finance

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• the FAA to actually put out some rules on part 108 and they're going through the Federal Register public
• sector These are massive undertakings, these design projects, getting them designed and ready.
• I just believe that we can actually put together an actual design Project, contract, plan within five
• So, the design project, having the approved design and contracted out with the mean, they've gone out
• And then, since I'm here, the last thing that this does is codify a public notification process, which

Bills: SB1475, SB2049, SB1966, SB1531, SB80

Keywords: memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, SB 2049, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, ODOT, Transportation Commission, surety bond, surety company, performance bond, contractor nonperformance, construction contract, public works, transportation contracts, bond claim, state transportation projects, Title 69, OMES

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• the first $300,000 on page three that will be collected and will be remitted to the Department of Public
• you tell me you're working with the Corporation Commission and also you've got the Department of Public
• paid, and the burned-up equipment or the wreck isn't sitting there causing a danger to the traveling public
• As I mentioned, the highway commission already votes on awarding projects, they vote on change orders
• They have that oversight role, as you know, for awarding projects and many other items.

Bills: SB1966, SB175, SB1475, SB1950, SB2049, SB2052

Keywords: memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes

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• For all those interested in submitting a public comment, please review the notice of public. hearing
• The public comment portal will close shortly after adjournment.
• Social workers are essential to public service in Texas.
• Or just a percentage of social workers that work in the public sector?
• The Tenant Readiness and Landlord Incentive Pilot Project outlined this.

Bills: HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158

Keywords: housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing

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• Public money should not be used to fund environmental projects and attempt to address an issue far beyond
• Rather than practical solutions, these initiatives divert public funds towards projects that fail to
• They talk about environmental projects, but locally...
• on behalf of the Texas Public Policy Foundation for the bill.
• On furthering these types of projects, definitely.

Bills: HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158

Keywords: housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing

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• . project. project.
• And so the real benefit of project.
• But I large project funding.
• We look at projections for be.
• of the project. of the project.

Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management

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• specific projects.
• Um, that will be in the account one<00:10:24.079> projects. one projects. one projects.
• systems project.
• Public testimony on this bill. Public testimony on this bill.
• project<00:42:07.520> lead,<00:42:08.240> that project manager, one project lead,

Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management

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• published on a public dashboard. published on a public dashboard.
• as well as railroad public transportation or multimodal projects within the state, allowing streamlined
• as well as railroad public transportation or multimodal projects within the state, allowing streamlined
• The Hawaii Public Health Institute.
• <00:42:09.359> the<00:42:09.520> Healthy Public Health Institute and the Healthy Public

Bills: HB2241, HB2316, HB1566, HB1926, HB1673, HB1948, HB2602, HB1598, HB2334, HB2451, HB2243

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, lead materials, drinking water, public health, water infrastructure, safety regulations, HB1566, energy efficiency, LED lighting, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, compact fluorescent lamps, CFL ban, mercury-free lighting

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.