Video & Transcript Research : 'roundabouts'
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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 23rd, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- Adams, when I say a great bill, Rep., listen, I enter a roundabout.
- , it’s a roundabout.
- Is this strictly for roundabouts?
- Yeah, just a roundabout. We need another roundabout. Representative Brough with a question? No.
- Everywhere but roundabout. Okay, I just want to clarify. Everywhere but the roundabout.
Keywords:
roundabouts, public education, traffic safety, motor vehicles, driver education, reinstatement fees, vehicle liability, insurance coverage, grace period, lapse of coverage, local fees, transaction fees, funding, government authority, driver's license, state identification card, citizenship verification, eagle symbol, Department of Public Safety, homelessness
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee heard an update from Office of Motor Vehicles leadership, who said the agency had achieved efficiencies, was operating in the black, had improved employee morale and staffing, and expected to begin testing the driver’s license portion of its modernization project in September. Members then took up several OMV-related bills.
HB 781, creating a fleet vehicle registration program, was amended to delay implementation until January 1, 2028 or until the OMV registration system is updated, and was reported with amendments. HB 712, which waives OMV fees for driver’s licenses and state IDs for homeless persons who meet eligibility requirements, drew support from homelessness advocates and some members who said it would remove a barrier to work, safety, and housing; concerns were raised about verification and workload, but the bill was amended to require the department to waive fees and to require proof of homeless status, then reported by a recorded vote. HB 372, requiring OMV public education on roundabouts, was discussed as a safety and awareness measure, but the author agreed to voluntarily defer it in favor of pursuing a resolution or other approach.
The committee also advanced HB 746 on oversized trucking permits after amendments clarified a one-year moratorium on new local permit requirements while preserving existing permits, and HB 732, which would allow the OMV commissioner to waive or reduce certain fees in humanitarian cases such as hospice, was reported favorably. HB 722, providing for automatic reinstatement of driver’s licenses after payment of fees and fines except for DUI-related suspensions, was amended and reported with amendments. HB 593, increasing the maximum local service fee for certain OMV field offices, prompted debate over costs to motorists and local control; an amendment exempted Shreveport, and the bill was reported with amendments by a 9-5 vote. HB 613, adding an eagle image to indicate U.S. citizenship on licenses and IDs, was amended and reported with a recorded 8-5 vote after members questioned its practical effect and recognition outside Louisiana. The committee also heard HB 582 and HB 762 on insurance lapse fees and debt recovery, with HB 582 reported favorably after the author agreed to work with another member on a similar bill, while HB 762 was discussed as a way to avoid adding a 15% Office of Debt Recovery fee to OMV-related debts.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation (9-17-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- that are roundabouts. that are roundabouts.
- getting around some of the roundabouts. getting around some of the roundabouts.
- geometric design of of how roundabouts geometric design of of how roundabouts work.<00:19:21.840
- can safely navigate the the roundabout can safely navigate the the roundabout itself.<00:19:44.720
- So I went around the roundabout though.
Keywords:
0:00:15 Call to Order and Roll Call
0:01:15 Maintenance Update
0:21:07 Approval of Minutes
0:21:32 Regional Offices
0:43:47 SHIFT Scoring
1:04:24 Local Assistance Road Program
1:16:41 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met without a quorum and first received a maintenance update from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials James Ballinger and John Moore. They described how repeated disasters, including floods, tornadoes, and ice storms, have strained routine road maintenance and forced crews to focus on emergency response, snow and ice removal, pothole patching, ditching, signal repairs, mowing, striping, sign work, and other day-to-day upkeep. They said snow and ice costs have averaged about $60 million to $61 million annually in recent years, disaster response has totaled hundreds of millions of dollars over five years, and the cabinet often must carry those costs until FEMA or FHWA reimbursement arrives. They also said maintenance work is increasingly contracted out because of staffing and resource limits, and that competitive pay is needed to retain employees and contractors for around-the-clock emergency work.
Members then discussed traffic roundabouts and other intersection designs. Senator Hickden asked about their cost savings and safety benefits compared with traffic signals, and cabinet staff said they would provide life-cycle cost figures later. They emphasized that roundabouts and related designs reduce serious injuries and fatalities, with serious injuries down roughly 70% to 80% and fatalities over 90% in their experience. Chair Douglas and others asked about roundabout sizing for trucks and farm equipment, and staff explained that designers tailor the inscribed diameter to local traffic needs and context. The committee also briefly discussed red-light running and traffic-light cameras, with members stressing the safety risks of drivers ignoring signals.
The committee adopted the minutes from the prior meeting by motion and voice vote. It then heard from Sarah Jackson and Matthew Cole on the Real ID and driver licensing transition. They said the cabinet has expanded from almost no regional offices to 35, grown driver licensing staff from 89 to 400, and now issues about 1.3 million credentials annually. They reported improvements in office capacity, queue management, staffing, and compensation, including added workstations, new or expanded offices in Louisville, Lexington, and Bardstown, and the use of contract staff. They said statewide average wait times have fallen to just under 30 minutes, and Kentucky’s Real ID adoption rate has risen to 42.9%.
Members asked follow-up questions about driver testing and CDL scheduling. The presenters said all permit and CDL testing is coordinated through Kentucky State Police, with written tests available in most regional offices and CDL testing at a smaller number of KSP locations. Senator Douglas asked when the driver testing requirements were last updated, and the presenters said that was set by KSP. The discussion ended with additional questions about which regional offices lack KSP testing presence, but no further action was taken before the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes HF1090 to honor the late former Rep. Mary Murphy - 4/21/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will never forget her love for some of the engineering marvel called the roundabout.
- because if you have heard, she was stuck in a roundabout up north back home and she couldn't get out
- And so to this day, we should not mention roundabouts to Mary Murphy.
- roundabouts are very traffic calming. roundabouts are very traffic calming.
- there's nothing calm about roundabouts there's nothing calm about roundabouts because<00:04:14.159
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- said, 'It's a roundabout.'
- Is this strictly for roundabouts?
- I keep putting these roundabouts and nobody knows how to use them. And it's the roundabouts' fault.
- "Yeah, just a roundabout. We need another roundabout. Representative Brough with a question? No?
- Everywhere but roundabout. Okay, I just want to clarify. Everywhere but the roundabout.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on March 23 with a quorum and received an update from OMV leadership. Director Brian Adams and Commissioner Keith Neal said the agency has improved morale, staffing, and efficiencies, is operating in the black, and expects to begin testing the driver’s license portion of its modernization project in September. They also said the agency is working on customer service and technology upgrades.
The committee then considered several OMV-related bills. HB 781, creating a fleet vehicle registration program, was amended to delay implementation until the OMV system is ready and was reported with amendments. HB 712, which waives OMV fees for driver’s licenses and state IDs for eligible homeless persons, drew extensive testimony for and against; supporters said it would remove a barrier to employment, housing, and identification, while opponents raised concerns about eligibility, fraud, and policy scope. The committee adopted amendments clarifying the waiver and verification requirements, and the bill passed on a roll call vote.
HB 372, requiring OMV education on roundabouts, was discussed but voluntarily deferred in favor of a House concurrent resolution approach. HB 746, dealing with oversized trucking permits, was amended to preserve existing permits while imposing a one-year moratorium on new local permit requirements and was reported with amendments. HB 732, allowing temporary waiver of certain OMV-related debts for people in special circumstances such as hospice, was amended and reported favorably. HB 722, providing automatic reinstatement of driver’s licenses after payment of fees and fines except for DUI-related suspensions, was amended and reported with amendments. HB 593, raising the maximum service fee for certain OMV field offices, was amended to exclude Shreveport and reported 9-5. HB 613, adding a citizenship indicator to Louisiana driver’s licenses and IDs, was heavily debated over its purpose and implications but was reported 8-5. Finally, HB 582, reducing reinstatement fees for insurance lapses, was reported favorably, and HB 762, which would block referral of certain OMV debts to the Office of Debt Recovery, was taken up with testimony emphasizing the burden of added collection fees.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Motor Vehicles, to provide its customers with educational materials regarding the proper use of roundabouts
- Roundabouts.
- Roundabouts. I have New Orleans, think small. Shreveport, think small. Roundabouts.
- , and a lot of people, and none of them know how to use the roundabout.
- Roundabout. Neither do they in Thibodaux as well, where we have 16,000 people.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on May 18, 2026, with a quorum present and first took up Senate Bill 431 by Senator Foil. As amended, the bill requires tow companies handling non-consensual private-property tows to have someone available to release vehicles within 90 minutes on weekends if they want to charge storage fees for Saturday and Sunday. Senator Foil and Louisiana State Police explained the bill was narrowed to address weekend access to towed vehicles while not mandating businesses stay open; if a company does not provide weekend access, it cannot charge weekend storage fees. Committee members asked about how the process would work, and a representative from Riverside Towing opposed the bill, citing safety concerns, the burden on office staff, and the bill’s limited application to private-property tows rather than police-initiated tows. Despite the opposition, the committee adopted a motion to report SB 431 favorably without objection.
The committee then considered House Concurrent Resolution 96 by Representative Adams, which urges the Office of Motor Vehicles to provide educational materials on proper roundabout use. Representative Adams said the resolution was intended to help drivers in smaller parishes and growing areas where roundabouts are common but confusing to many motorists. Representative Spell supported the measure, noting similar issues in his district, and Representative Phelps asked whether roundabout instruction is included in driver education. The committee reported HCR 96 favorably without objection.
At the end of the meeting, members made brief personal remarks recognizing a new DOTD staff member and a visitor from the Florida Women’s Republican group. The committee then adjourned without objection.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- Is this to expand the roundabout or add additional roundabout?
- And I’m looking at this picture: is this to expand the roundabout or add an additional roundabout?
- It’s actually showing the Brewer roundabout.
- We have another roundabout we’re going to do.
- roundabout was making it too congested.
Bills:
HB2067, HB2068, HB2127, HB2164, HB2200, HB2201, HB2242, HB2283, HB2284, HB2285, HB2286, HB2287, HB2304, HB2306, HB2399, HB2601, HB2609, HB2760, HB2761, HB2859, HB2887, HB2892, HB2893, HB2894, HB2978, HB4027, HCM2012, HCM2016
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, infrastructure, Apache Junction, funding, Show Low, road extension, special license plates, nonprofits, charitable contributions, Reay Lane, Graham County, HB 2200, State Route 89, SR 89, Chino Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT, road widening, highway expansion
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 18th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- Motor Vehicles, to provide its customers with educational materials regarding the proper use of roundabouts
- Roundabouts, I have... New Orleans, think small. Shreveport, think small. Roundabouts.
- that go to Zachary, which is about 30 minutes from my house, and they don't know how to use the roundabouts
- , and a lot of people, and none of them know how to use the roundabout.
- Roundabout. Neither do they in Thibodaux as well, where we have 16,000 people. Yes.
Keywords:
roundabout, traffic safety, public education, driving rules, Louisiana Department of Transportation, SB 431, Act 768, towing, tow truck companies, storage fees, nonconsensual towing, private property towing, vehicle release, impound, vehicle storage, gate fees, consumer protection, Louisiana State Police, Public Service Commission, stored vehicles
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on May 18, 2026, with a quorum present and took up Senate Bill 431 by Senator Foil. The bill, as amended in the House, would apply only to non-consensual private-property tows and require towing companies to have someone available on weekends to release vehicles within 90 minutes of a call if they want to charge storage fees for Saturday and Sunday. Senator Foil said the measure was intended to help vehicle owners retrieve cars and belongings sooner, while not forcing companies to stay open; Lieutenant John Nelson of Louisiana State Police explained that payment would still occur at the yard and that the bill did not change the fee structure. Amy Seals of Riverside Towing opposed the bill, citing safety concerns, burdens on office staff, and fairness issues because it would not cover police-initiated tows; she suggested limiting weekend release hours to daytime. Despite her concerns, the committee moved SB 431 favorably without objection.
The committee then considered House Concurrent Resolution 96 by Representative Adams, which urges the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, to provide educational materials on proper roundabout use. Adams said the resolution was meant to help drivers in smaller parishes and elsewhere who struggle with roundabouts. Several members supported the idea, noting confusion about roundabout navigation in their areas, and one member asked whether driver education already covers the topic. The resolution was moved favorably without objection.
Before adjourning, the chair recognized a new DOTD staff member and a visitor from the Florida Women’s Republican group. Representative Spells then moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Sep 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- we brought along a picture of one of the other safety enhancements that WSDOT has done via the roundabout
- So it was the first roundabout constructed on US 97 and McDonald Road. So there's an image of that.
- Right now they're constructing the third roundabout on US 97 out of seven roundabouts that are planned
- Since then, WSDOT has come back and proposed a few more roundabouts.
- really fascinating and exciting community events where DOT was there showing kids how to go on roundabouts
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee met in Yakima to focus on tribal traffic safety, with members and Yakima Nation leaders emphasizing the importance of safety, the right to travel, and continued partnership on U.S. 97 corridor improvements. Yakima Nation Vice Chair Christopher Wallachie and engineering staff described the Tribal Traffic Safety Committee, the U.S. 97 safety project, heritage connectivity trails, roundabout construction, and the use of federal grants and advanced sensing technology to identify hazards before crashes occur. They highlighted collaboration with WSDOT, the Traffic Safety Commission, the University of Washington, and other regional partners, and explained that the goal is to move from reactive crash response to proactive risk reduction.
The Yakima Nation engineering team and AI Vision presented the MUST sensor project, which uses compact AI-enabled devices to collect traffic counts, speeds, near-miss events, roadway conditions, and pedestrian activity, with data transmitted to a dashboard and used for real-time warnings and longer-term planning. Committee members asked about speed tracking, driver behavior, enforcement, and partnerships with WSDOT and counties. Yakima Nation staff said the relationship with WSDOT has improved over time, especially after community outreach on proposed roundabouts, and that the tribe now supports several roundabout projects and broader safety coordination.
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission then presented statewide fatality trends and tribal traffic safety data. Mark McKekney said 2024 showed a roughly 10% decrease in fatalities statewide, though recent years remain among the highest in decades. He noted that race and ethnicity data are only available for people who die in crashes, and that many American Indian and Alaska Native fatalities involve passengers, pedestrians, or bicyclists rather than drivers. Penny Rerick outlined tribal traffic safety coordinator grants and other state-funded tribal projects, including work with Yakama Nation, Colville, Kalispel, Makah, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Muckleshoot, Lower Elwha, and Puyallup, stressing that flexible state funding helps fill gaps left by federal programs and supports community-led solutions.
The final presentation covered impaired driving enforcement and ignition interlock compliance in Yakima County. Yakima Police Chief Sean Boyle said the city created a DUI enforcement and education officer program that helped reduce serious injury and fatal impaired-driving crashes, supported by state funding and social media outreach. Yakima County District Court’s Nick Bazan described a supervision program for DUI offenders and interlock compliance, reporting more than 1,000 DUI convictions in 2024-25 and about 3,800 noncompliant interlock users countywide. He said the court is using a two-pronged approach—pretrial assistance for indigent clients and post-conviction accountability and case planning—to improve compliance and reduce impaired driving. The committee expressed support for the work, noted the progress made, and adjourned the work session after thanking presenters for their updates.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The audit estimates that a long-term roundabout solution—literally, they want to put a roundabout on
- um, the suggestion that this roundabout um, the suggestion that this roundabout be<03:15:05.359>
- The other thing a roundabout does not do is send a traffic signal through to a roundabout when there's
- A a roundabout will rest of the day.
- <03:36:45.200>
when signal through to a roundabout when signal through to a roundabout when
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House honors former Rep. Mary Murphy 4/21/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will never forget, uh, her love for some of the engineering marvel called the roundabout.
- And so to this day, we should not mention roundabouts to Mary Murphy.
- . and members, you know, if roundabout. and members, you know, if you<01:10:02.320>
have <01:10 - roundabouts are very traffic calming. roundabouts are very traffic calming.
- there's nothing calm about roundabouts there's nothing calm about roundabouts because<01:10:25.120
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- in Conway at 302 new roundabout in Conway at 302 intersection<00:51:33.280>
of <00:51:33.920>< - It is my sincere hope that this new roundabout, which was constructed just this year after this loss,
- <01:01:23.520>
and we um constructed some roundabouts and we um constructed some roundabouts - The roundabout is there, but it's so important. >> But the department is very supportive of roundabouts
- >> implement a roundabout. Yes. >> implement a roundabout. Yes.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Mar 23rd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to push the creek a little bit and ultimately end at a roundabout at the intersection between
- But anyway, I like the idea of a roundabout and tunnels for the people, because I come through there
- “But if you're putting a roundabout in there, do you still have to have the viaduct, the bridge, to come
- You had me right up to the roundabout thing.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 937, which would authorize the governor to convey several state-owned properties, including vacant parcels, easements, former school sites, a tower site, and other surplus land. Members asked why the properties had to be listed individually, who controls the sale process, whether some parcels were actually easements, and how the bill affected a Donovan school property that was intended to be conveyed to the school district. The Office of Administration explained that the properties are generally state-owned, that many are vacant and costly to maintain, and that some school closures could save roughly $100,000 to $130,000 annually in maintenance costs. Witnesses also noted that some listed parcels are not under OA control, including some MoDOT and higher education properties.
Committee members focused on several specific parcels, including a Jefferson City parking lot and the Richwood tower site, and asked for more detail, maps, and community input. OA said it would work with local representatives and seek community engagement, and that buyers on GovDeals are often asked to describe intended use. A City of Jefferson engineer then testified in support of the parcel related to the High Street viaduct, explaining that the conveyance would help redesign and shorten the bridge, improve pedestrian safety, and support a planned roundabout and access changes near the Capitol area, though it could reduce parking by about 20 to 30 spaces.
There were no witnesses in opposition or for information only. The committee did not take a recorded vote in the transcript, and after testimony and questions, the chair adjourned the Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Mar 23rd, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to push the creek a little bit, and ultimately end at a roundabout at the intersection between
- But anyway, I like the idea of a roundabout and tunnels for the people, because I come through there
- But if you're putting a roundabout in there, do you still have to have the viaduct, the bridge, to come
- You add me right up to the roundabout thing.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard only Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 937, which would authorize the governor to convey several state-owned properties that are vacant, underused, or otherwise no longer needed. Representative Veit and Office of Administration witness Hanna Swan explained that the bill consolidates multiple conveyance requests, including properties tied to DESE school closures, a Donovan Readiness Center parcel intended to be conveyed to the Donovan School District, a Richwood tower site, and other parcels or easements. Members asked about why the legislature must authorize these transfers, how the properties are currently used, whether some conveyances were easements rather than sales, and whether the state would save maintenance costs; OA estimated savings of roughly $100,000 to $130,000 annually for some vacated school properties.
Several members raised concerns about incomplete information, especially for parcels with indeterminate land sizes and a Jefferson City parking lot/High Street viaduct area. City of Jefferson engineer David Bangy testified that the Jefferson City parcel is needed for a bridge and roadway redesign near the Capitol, including pedestrian safety improvements, a roundabout, and possible access changes, and that the project could reduce parking by about 20 to 30 spaces while improving safety and access. He said the city had applied for federal BUILD grant funding and that the conveyance would support the project. Committee members also discussed the need for maps, community input, and ensuring the state receives fair value where appropriate.
There were no witnesses in opposition or for information only. The committee took no vote in the transcript and adjourned after testimony and questions on the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- forget her love for the state of Minnesota, especially for some of the engineering marvels called roundabouts
- And I remember finally, we had a bunch of engineers in front of us, talking about how roundabouts are
- You could see in Mary's face; she lit up and told the engineers, "There's nothing calm about roundabouts
- Because, if you have heard, she was stuck in a roundabout up north back home, and she couldn't get out
- And so to this day, we... should not mention roundabouts to Mary Murphy, but she really loved to share
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any new roundabouts going in there?
- We've done our roundabouts along this corridor.
- I mean, roundabouts are effective, but I mean, roundabouts are effective, but if<01:01:40.320>
you're - We've We've done our roundabouts.
- roundabouts uh along this corridor. roundabouts uh along this corridor.
Keywords:
water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, bond issuance, Becker, sewer improvements, sanitation, Hibbing, state bonds, infrastructure funding, capital investment, safety improvements, mobility, U.S. Highway 12, bonds, transportation funding, trails, Prior Lake, bond funding, recreational improvements
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um Uh From the roundabout that goes behind Boomtown. Is that a new road?
- From<00:15:31.839>
the <00:15:32.680>the <00:15:33.560>roundabout <00:15:34.600>< - From the the roundabout that goes behind Boomtown.<00:15:37.839>
Is <00:15:37.959>that - We understand that roundabouts are not cheap.
- >
are <01:14:20.840>not We understand that roundabouts are not We understand that roundabouts
Bills:
HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400
Keywords:
capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Eight - Monday, April 27
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- currently the state is the owner of the pieces of property that would be necessary to construct these roundabouts
- Speaker, you know how I feel about roundabouts, but that's hopefully a conversation... And, Mr.
- Speaker, you know how I feel about roundabouts, but that's hopefully a conversation for a hearing someday
- the state is literally giving this property to Jefferson City so that they can construct these roundabouts
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Nov 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We also, not on here, but I think it was about $14 to $16 million for the roundabout.
- This is a roundabout that we're constructing at the Frost Road intersection.
- Construction for New Mexico 333 and 217 is going to be a roundabout at that location, but we are studying
- Alamos County had a good working relationship with When I was a District 5 engineer, we built the roundabout
- I don't see any questions, but I did like that roundabout. That's a great roundabout.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Jul 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Roundabouts work much better.
- want to make sure that when people come in, this is the project that would be constructed: the roundabout
- The roundabout that you see on the graph there is actually just south of here.
- It will, at the roundabout, turn north and tie into.
- This is a segment of road that comes off the roundabout with the South Connector Road.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Eight - Monday, April 27
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- currently the state is the owner of the pieces of property that would be necessary to construct these roundabouts
- Speaker, you know how I feel about roundabouts, but that's hopefully a conversation. And Mr.
- Speaker, you know how I feel about roundabouts, but that's hopefully a conversation for a hearing someday
- the state is literally giving this property to Jefferson City so that they can construct these roundabouts
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 125-0 roll call vote. The chamber spent a large portion of the session on personal privileges and memorials, honoring former Representative Ken Waller and Rawls County teenager Keaton O’Neill, with a moment of silence observed for O’Neill. Members also introduced several guests, including a deployed Marine, legislative visitors, family members, and an intern who was made a page for the day.
The House then considered several committee reports and Senate amendments. On House Bills 2637 and 3155, members discussed a broad criminal justice package that included technical fixes to prior sentencing legislation, sex offender registry changes, drone restrictions tied to major events, health care-related provisions, and prosecutor salary adjustments; the House voted to refuse the Senate substitute and request a conference. House Bill 2593, a bipartisan military and veterans measure, was adopted and finally passed 137-1 and 138-1 after debate highlighting cybersecurity protections, Service Members Civil Relief Act language, TRICARE protections, expanded military leave, National Guard benefits, and other support for service members and families.
The House also adopted and finally passed House Bill 2974, a licensure reciprocity and telehealth bill that expands interstate practice options for certain health professionals and is intended to improve rural health access; the votes were 109-29 on adoption and 108-30 on final passage. House Bill 2108, a Jefferson City land conveyance and infrastructure bill related to the viaduct and safety improvements, was adopted and finally passed 138-1 and 138-2 after discussion of the state’s transfer of property to the city and an added land provision involving Northwest Missouri State University and Nodaway County. The chamber then received Senate messages on HB 2596 and HB 2637/3155, appointed conference committees, announced upcoming committee meetings, and adjourned until April 28, 2026.