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• oversupply that gets reviewed by the state before they approve the project because we don't want it over supply
• I think there are things that this body can consider in terms of increasing the supply of housing that
• AI, the world, our country, our state is trying to figure out how we are going to be providing electricity
• It really frees up their budget in order to pay the electric bills, pay their rent, maybe save a little
• I know there was— The electric bill, to pay their rent, maybe save a little money to maybe, you know,

Bills: HB2352, HB2388, HB2418, HB2499, HB2500, HB2579, HB2584, HB2804

Keywords: funding, auditor general, county treasurer, procedural reviews, state appropriations, HB2388, Arizona Commerce Authority, ACA, small modular reactor, SMR, nuclear energy, advanced nuclear, data center, data centers, economic development, study, appropriation, general fund, jobs, wages

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• And shifting supply chains are renewing the urgency of domestic shipbuilding.
• California is already leading with innovations like green shipping corridors and the electric, excuse

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• gas concerns, trafficking, human life issues. education, maternal care, health care improvement, electric
• power supply, and so many other such challenges.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Supply diversity program?
• We're going to take up tab 5, CS for SB 260 on removal, storage, and cleanup of electric vehicles by
• This bill seeks to clarify the rules for the storage of electric vehicles in towing guards.
• What was really critical for us is to focus on damaged electric vehicle batteries.
• What was really critical for us is to focus on damaged electric vehicle batteries.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of retained bills and several new measures, with most receiving favorable reports after amendments. Major debate centered on CS/SB 706, which preempts airport naming to the state and designates Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to FAA and trademark-related conditions. Senator Jones offered amendments to avoid private royalty benefits, but both failed. Senators Berman, Osgood, Jones, and Pizzo spoke against the bill, raising concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and ethical issues; Senator Mayfield defended the bill as cost-free to the airport and noted the naming agreement. The committee ultimately voted the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements and CS/SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, both with amendments and some opposition from the Florida League of Cities on the utility bill. Several other bills were heard and reported favorably with little controversy. CS/SB 1500 would streamline uncontested probate proceedings; SB 962 would exclude farms and farm operations from certain zoning definitions tied to affordable housing preemption; CS/SB 820 would strengthen reporting for problem-solving courts; SB 840 would revise portions of last year’s hurricane-related land-use law to narrow its scope and sunset temporary restrictions; and SB 856 would require online property listings to show estimated ad valorem taxes, with an amendment excluding social media platforms and broadening liability protections. SB 110 would clarify homestead exemption eligibility for 98-year or longer residential leases. SB 394 would exempt certain underwriting managers handling limited facultative reinsurance from licensure requirements, and SB 434 would prevent wind-hardening improvements from increasing assessed value for residential property tax purposes. The committee also advanced several public-safety and transparency measures. CS/CS/SB 658 and 608, a combined water-safety bill, would require safety features for rental properties with pools or nearby water bodies and authorize DBPR enforcement; supporters framed it as a response to Florida’s high child-drowning rates, and Airbnb waived in support. SB 748 would place constitutional language on restoration of voting rights on sentencing score sheets, with broad support from voting-rights and civil-rights groups. CS/SB 824 would require annual reporting of unimproved school-district land inventories, and CS/SB 848 would create a framework for off-site stormwater treatment and related credits, with support from builders and mitigation bankers. The committee also heard CS/SB 1036 on school counselors, which clarifies certification requirements and performance criteria after a delete-all amendment.

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• Supply diversity program?
• We're going to take up tab 5, CS for SB 260 on removal, storage, and cleanup of electric vehicles by
• This bill seeks to clarify the rules for the storage of electric vehicles in towing yards.
• What was really critical for us is to focus on damaged electric vehicle batteries.
• What was really critical for us is to focus on damaged electric vehicle batteries.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Wilson is here today representing the Public Service Commission, which regulates investor-owned electric
• Where you get that common misnomer is simply from the fact that everybody is increasing the cost of supplies
• That's not taking into account agent commissions, electrical costs, building leases, salaries, anything
• Obviously, after a wide-scale event, again, you have shortages of supplies.
• Public Service Commission is an independently governed commission that regulates investor-owned electric

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Peterson Dam supplies water to the City of Las Vegas.
• So, for example, I'll give an example: I was just talking to Les Fontoya from San Miguel Moore Electric
• on the project, DHSCM signs off on the project, and we release those funds. to Morris and Miguel Electric
• Potential off-site receptors include the San Juan River and water supply wells located along the river
• As we move forward and water supplies are constrained, people do talk about can we put it back into a

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• Here's our<00:18:40.160><c> for</c><00:18:40.480><c> supplies,</c><00:18:41.120><c> here's</c><00:18:
• 41.360><c> our</c><00:18:41.600><c> expenses</c> our for supplies, here's our expenses our for supplies
• What happens if they need electricity in the buildings?
• What happens if they need electricity in the buildings?
• What happens if they need electricity in the buildings?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I know that you and everyone in here are committed to our constituents, that we protect their electric
• on Electric Utility Regulation, and a work group report.
• on Electric Utility Regulation, Work Group Report.
• plans, State Corporation Commission, and investigation of electric load forecast.
• and weatherization for certain individuals, cost recovery for certain electrical facilities.

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

Bills: SJR60, SJR62, SJR65, SJR66, SJR67, SJR68, SCR27, SCR28, SCR29, SB1576, SB1577, SB1578, SB1579, SB1580, SB1581, SB1582, SB1583, SB1584, SB1585, SB1586, SB1587, SB1588, SB1589, SB1590, SB1591, SB1592, SB1593, SB1594, SB1595, SB1596, SB1597, SB1598, SB1599, SB1600, SB1601, SB1602, SB1603, SB1604, SB1605, SB1606, SB1607, SB1608, SB1609, SB1610, SB1611, SB1612, SB1613, SB1614, SB1615, SB1616, SB1618, SB1619, SB1620, SB1622, SB1623, SB1624, SB1625, SJR60, SJR62, SJR65, SJR66, SJR67, SJR68, SCR27, SCR28, SCR29, SB1576, SB1577, SB1578, SB1579, SB1580, SB1581, SB1582, SB1583, SB1584, SB1585, SB1586, SB1587, SB1588, SB1589, SB1590, SB1591, SB1592, SB1593, SB1594, SB1595, SB1596, SB1597, SB1598, SB1599, SB1600, SB1601, SB1602, SB1603, SB1604, SB1605, SB1606, SB1607, SB1608, SB1609, SB1610, SB1611, SB1612, SB1613, SB1614, SB1615, SB1616, SB1618, SB1619, SB1620, SB1622, SB1623, SB1624, SB1625

Keywords: SJR 60, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, rainwater harvesting, graywater system, water conservation, water reuse, residential tax incentive, local government finance, county commissioners court, appraisal value, environmental incentive, November 2025 ballot, Article VIII, tax relief, healthcare workforce, education funding, higher education, economic growth

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• We've had industry come in and actually supply a significant amount of equipment, whether it's for, um
• We've had industry come in and actually supply a significant amount of equipment, whether it's for, um
• amount and actually supply a significant amount of<00:30:38.399><c> equipment,</c><00:30:38.880><c>
• a certain amount or a loan, we'll supply a certain amount of<02:53:08.960><c> a</c><02:53:09.279><c>
• ,</c> the increased demand for electricity, the increased demand for electricity, the<04:04:26.000><c

Keywords: 916, all

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• By December 31st each other supplies.
• </c> system cost of electricity system cost of electricity and<00:35:45.080><c> adds</c><00:35:45.520
• . electricity. electricity.
• </c> the landlord has to provide electric the landlord has to provide electric excuse<01:03:55.520><c
• Well, that's the electricity that's you're talking about.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum present and then proceeded through committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and amendments without objection. Early measures included SB 530, which funds grants for multigenerational social connection programs for older adults; SB 731, clarifying the legal status of the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council; SB 809, directing a feasibility study on a caregiver infrastructure program; SB 860, creating an Aging Resilience Fund with reporting and budget protections; SB 910, requiring insurance reimbursement for services provided by graduate-level clinical interns under supervision; and SB 972, making several Baltimore City alcoholic beverages licensing changes. Each of these bills was advanced to third reading after committee amendments were adopted. The Finance Committee also advanced SB 555, establishing a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and a provider resource toolkit for dementia care; SB 757, creating a Maryland Local Sourcing Portal to connect businesses with local sources for tariff-impacted goods; SB 772, creating an employment training and opportunity database to help people qualify for or maintain Medicaid and SNAP; SB 792, requiring hospitals to adopt and train staff on immigration-enforcement policies consistent with Attorney General guidance; SB 869, establishing a workforce training pilot program through Commerce and community colleges; SB 905, creating an advanced manufacturing grant program through TEDCO; and SB 974, changing who may serve as inspector for the Caroline County Board of License Commissioners. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or narrowing amendments and then ordered printed for third reading. Budget and Taxation advanced SB 28, which would create binding arbitration for state employee collective bargaining impasses and include a proposed constitutional amendment requiring funding in the Governor’s budget; SB 466, expanding a physician preceptor tax credit and adjusting training-hour requirements; and later SB 704, concerning estate tax treatment for qualified agricultural property transferred to an LLC. SB 557, a gaming-related bill, was laid over until the end of the evening at the majority leader’s request. In the Education, Energy, and the Environment report, the committee advanced SB 35 on a state natural science museum designation, SB 166 on shellfish aquaculture permit sanctions, SB 189 on municipal drainage inlet safety requirements prompted by a child’s death, SB 242 on civil relief for service members and spouses, SB 266 on local regulation of invasive trees and tree-of-heaven, and SB 267 on a corporate rental-property registry and local housing application review process. SB 267 drew a brief question from the minority leader, who asked whether prior opposition remained and how the amended bill differed; the sponsor said the opposition had gone away and described the bill as now focused on a responsible-owner registry and an administrative review process.

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• It seems like PFAS is PFAS, it's forever, and it goes into the food supply.
• So being able to rely on that groundwater gives us redundancy in our supply.
• We're able to guarantee supply in worst-case scenarios.
• And it is the only barrier. to contamination reaching supply wells.
• And what would be the Cost if you actually contaminated the drinking water supply.

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• It will send a strong signal that Minnesota is a good place to invest in future SAF supply chains.
• </c> supply chains. Thank you. supply chains. Thank you.
• He said his goal with the bill is to produce so much SAF that Minnesota can supply Wisconsin.
• </c><00:40:52.960><c> Um</c> staff that we can supply Wisconsin.
• Um staff that we can supply Wisconsin. Um Representative<00:40:54.560><c> Warwas.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , because in a situation like this, a supply shock is really... ...to make a lot more supply because,
• As it relates to the supply that they have at refiners, I think they're going to be good on the supply
• It shifted supply out and put that downward pressure on prices.
• But what it can do is, again, back to supply disruption.
• But what it can do is, again, back to supply disruption.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• authorities, municipalities, electric authorities, municipalities, county commissions, on and on.
• They actually inflate the money supply when they make loans. Is that correct?
• They actually inflate the money supply when they make loans. Is that correct?
• They actually inflate the money supply when they make loans. Is that correct?
• They actually inflate the money supply when they make loans. Is that correct?"

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• taking invited testimony only today if you are testifying Please make sure you have filled out on the electric
• I mean, the demand for oysters around the country. is greater than the supply.
• Texas as well as road rail and air service modernization and the strengthening of our water and electric
• Unfortunately, at the final weekend of the 2020-12 State Fair there was an electrical fire actually caused
• booths are being updated, I believe a freight elevator is being added to help get equipment and supplies

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I can think of some examples on the fire system for the water supply to say, like, we want a 20,000 or
• </c><00:34:13.480><c> to</c> the fire system for the water supply to the fire system for the water supply
• The electrical code is published by the National Fire Protection Association; that's the eighth code
• So if I go to the electrical code, they don't have some of the administrative functions on permitting
• So, if I go to the electrical code, they don't have some of the administrative functions on permitting

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up HB 428, with Philip Sherman of the Building Code Review Board presenting a detailed amendment intended to reorganize building-code statutes and limit local changes. He said the proposal would move code-related provisions into RSA 155-A, preserve municipalities’ ability to adopt and administer local enforcement mechanisms and additional non-state codes such as housing or property maintenance codes, but prohibit technical amendments to the State Building Code. He also explained that local administrative functions like permits, fees, certificates of occupancy, plan review, and staffing would remain local, while any local ordinance would still need BCRB confirmation. Members discussed the distinction between administrative and technical amendments, the need to keep fire-code provisions separate, and a date error in the draft’s submission deadline; Sherman suggested the effective-date language should be corrected to reference July 1, 2024. The committee did not vote on the amendment and instead agreed to circulate the draft and revisit it in a later subcommittee meeting before bringing it to the full committee. The discussion then shifted to fire-code issues, with State Fire Marshal Sean Tumi explaining that fire-code-related provisions should be cleaned up in the fire-code statutes and that the state should restrict technical local amendments while possibly allowing limited administrative local standards for transparency and operational consistency. He gave examples such as driveway access, sprinkler connections, key boxes, and other fire-system details that could benefit from local standardization if clearly disclosed. He noted that a separate Senate bill, SB 94, may be a more appropriate vehicle for some of the fire-code language. The chair again emphasized the need for further review and scheduled another subcommittee meeting before the matter would go to the full committee. The committee then began HB 244, and Sherman introduced it as a cleanup of the older municipal-building-code provisions scattered through the RSA 67X series. He said the bill would consolidate and update those references, continuing the effort to align municipal enforcement and appeals provisions with the statewide building-code structure. The transcript cuts off before any further action or vote on HB 244.

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• You can have separate electrical service if you wish. removed I am not not against removed I am not not
• But if our housing supply doesn't increase, the choice to stay in New Hampshire might not be up to me
• systems it's important to electrical systems it's important to note<01:03:08.480><c> that</c><01:03:
• I mean, isn't it of primary importance to figure out how do we supply housing?
• </c><04:11:41.640><c> housing</c> out how do we Supply housing out how do we Supply housing representative

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns. Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency. A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.

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• Since 2022, PG&E has raised electric rates by 40%.
• On average, public electricity utility rates are 50% less than those of the IOUs.
• We have operated a publicly owned electric utility called Hetch Hetchy Power for more than 100 years,
• I'm Chief Counsel at Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and I'm here to testify in opposition to SB 875
• Chairman, Scott Wech on behalf of the State Association of Electrical Workers, IBEW Local 1245, and the

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took action on a number of them. SB 1234 by Senator Alvarado-Gil would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; there was no opposition, a committee member confirmed it would apply to caregivers rather than children, and the bill was supported for moving forward. SB 1257 by Senator Arreguín would require the Attorney General to publish an annual public report on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship; supporters from immigrant advocacy and health groups testified about fear and chilling effects in communities, while questions focused on how data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 by Senator Choi would bar foreign adversary entities from buying California agricultural land; supporters cited national security concerns, but committee members pressed on enforcement, straw buyers, and who would be responsible for identifying prohibited purchasers, and the bill was held on a 2-4 vote after debate. The committee also heard SB 1146 by Senator Gonzalez, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, describing deepfake health ads as deceptive and harmful; it passed the committee 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 988 by Senator Grayson would regulate auto glass insurance practices by restricting assignment of benefits, requiring claim numbers and itemized estimates, and addressing steering and billing practices; supporters said it would curb fraud and stabilize premiums, while independent glass businesses worried about steering and market concentration. After discussion of consumer choice and small-business impacts, the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 1288, presented by Senator Grayson on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make a good-faith effort to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would reduce barriers to claiming those assets, especially for nonprofits. Nonprofit witnesses described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements, while SIFMA and bankers opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactivity and verification. The bill passed 8-0 to call. The committee also heard SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; the Attorney General’s office and immigrant advocates supported it as a response to exploitative pricing and poor conditions, and it passed 8-0 to call. Finally, SB 909 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors opposed the fee and penalty structure as uncapped and costly. The bill was moved forward on a vote and remained on call after committee discussion.