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• </c><00:10:40.079><c> forward</c> a million dollars of a Minnesota forward a million dollars of a Minnesota
• Uh speaking in Lansboro, Minnesota.
• </c> also fundamental to the regional economy also fundamental to the regional economy we<01:22:24.800
• And as our economy has changed and we've moved somewhat more to a service economy, there are things that
• </c><01:49:50.639><c> more</c> city uh bills to make Minnesota more city uh bills to make Minnesota more

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• use, conducting energy building energy use, conducting energy um<00:16:13.199><c> building</c><00:16
• Sustainable Building Research, the clean energy research team, and West Central Initiative.
• Sustainable Building Research, the clean energy research team, and West Central Initiative.
• Sustainable Building Research, the clean energy research team, and West Central Initiative.
• costs and energy usage.

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In this bill, they won't have to ask where they clean because they know exactly where to clean, what
• My name is Andrea Ventura with Clean Water Action.
• Andrea Ventura for Just Clean Water Action, in strong support.
• Andrea Ventura for Just Clean Water Action, in strong support.
• water and healthy farming economies can go hand in hand.

Committee: House Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> tax dollars in a changing Global energy tax dollars in a changing Global energy Market<01:23:46.960
• </c> price on pollution in your own economy price on pollution in your own economy you<01:42:09.679><
• </c><01:45:23.080><c> reflect</c> our goods sold in that economy reflect our goods sold in that economy
• </c><01:53:28.199><c> markets</c> understand California's energy markets understand California's energy
• </c> years and now I'm learning about energy years and now I'm learning about energy policy<02:01:37.239

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 233, which would impose transparency and reporting requirements on the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. The prime sponsor, Representative Comto, said the bill and a proposed amendment were intended to increase public access by requiring a physical meeting location, making meetings available online, and publishing a complete list of vaccines and pharmaceutical products purchased. She argued the association should be more transparent because it is involved in vaccine purchasing and public trust is important, especially given controversy around vaccines. Committee members questioned the sponsor about the association’s legal status, who sets vaccine requirements, whether other private entities would be covered, and whether the proposal should instead apply more broadly to all meetings or include recordings. The sponsor said the association was created by the legislature, that childhood vaccine requirements come from DHHS and CDC-related processes, and that she would be open to broader recording requirements. Some members raised concerns about misinformation and whether requiring answers to public questions could be problematic in a contentious policy area. Patrick Miller, executive director of the Vaccine Association, and attorney Mark McHugh testified in opposition. They described the association as a not-for-profit voluntary corporation created by statute in 2002 to serve as a funding mechanism for the state’s universal childhood vaccine purchase program, with no policymaking role and no public funding. They said the association already posts notices, agendas, minutes, and allows public webinar access and comments, while also providing annual audits and reports and other statutory reporting. They argued HB 233 would impose unnecessary administrative costs on a private entity, interfere with its limited charitable purpose, and ultimately increase costs borne by insurers, employers, and consumers. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• Energy will always be a foundational component of what drives the local economy and brings jobs in.
• and the advanced energy economy that the state is seeking to participate in, whether it be through thermal
• energy strategy, right?
• Wood indicated, carbon capture and how that could assist in cleaning the energy stream, whether it's
• The entire economy.

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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• </c> greet this is for the Minnesota greet this is for the Minnesota agriculture<00:20:15.039><c> and
• ><c> Society</c> Minnesota State Horicultural Society Minnesota State Horicultural Society from<00:25
• On line 41 for the Minnesota bianium.
• </c><00:45:09.440><c> is</c> protect grant will ensure Minnesota is protect grant will ensure Minnesota
• </c> in Minnesota. Senator, thank you. in Minnesota. Senator, thank you.

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Well, we have these clean forms of energy that have been shunned for a long time: hydroelectric power
• Well, we have these clean forms of energy that have been shunned for a long time: hydroelectric power
• Well, we have these clean forms of energy that have been shunned for a long time: hydroelectric power
• Well, we have these clean forms of energy that have been shunned for a long time: hydroelectric power
• Well, we have these clean forms of energy that have been shunned for a long time: hydroelectric power

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• First, as an energy source in manufacturing, and second, as a source of hydrogen in the process used
• First, as an energy source in manufacturing, and second, as a source of hydrogen in the process used
• We further recommend including a baseline year for emissions account. consistent with the clean fuel
• as we try to go to a cleaner economy with the hydrogen fertilizer incentive.
• This bill incentivizes the use of electrolytic hydrogen that utilizes renewable energy.

Bills: SB5919 , SB5816

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, 904, all

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• I mean, we should be focusing much, much more on reducing things that move us to a clean energy economy
• More on reducing things that move us to a clean energy economy and supporting the supply side when it's
• It was 10 years ago that we passed AB 100, that set us on a goal for 100% clean energy.
• When we passed the first RPS, I think we had something like 4% of our clean energy on the grid.
• So looking forward to hopefully the next era of clean energy in California. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard SB 1259, which would require refineries to provide advance closure and remediation planning information, and SB 1425, which would authorize the High-Speed Rail Authority to create a permit process for encroachments in its right of way. The committee also held an informational hearing on California electricity reliability and the future of the Strategic Reliability Reserve. The chair opened by noting the hearing room change, testimony limits, and that the committee would proceed without a quorum at first, then later established quorum for votes. On SB 1259, Senator Blake Spear argued the bill would give communities and state agencies needed information to plan for refinery closures, cleanup, and land reuse, comparing the requirement to estate planning. Supporters, including Benicia City Councilmember Carrie Birdseye and UC Santa Barbara professor Ranjit Schmook, said the bill would help communities facing refinery closures avoid being left without information and better prepare for redevelopment and remediation. Opponents, including the Western States Petroleum Association, the State Building and Construction Trades Council, and business groups, argued the bill could send negative market signals, create conflicts with federal reporting, and potentially accelerate refinery closures. The committee passed SB 1259 on a 7-3 vote, later reopening the roll and recording additional votes before moving it out as amended to Appropriations. On SB 1425, Senator Cortese and sponsor Robert Pearsall said the bill would help the High-Speed Rail Authority manage utility, broadband, drainage, and vegetation encroachments along the project corridor and reduce delays. Labor and construction groups supported the measure as a way to add certainty and speed project delivery. Utilities and local agencies, including LADWP, Southern California Gas, Southern California Edison, PG&E, and others, opposed unless amended, saying the bill needed clearer language on emergencies, existing agreements, and potential impacts on their own rights of way and service obligations. After discussion about emergency language and utility coordination, the committee passed SB 1425 as amended to Appropriations on a 10-3 vote. In the oversight hearing, CEC, CPUC, CAISO, and DWR officials reported that California’s summer reliability outlook is better than in prior years, with substantial new procurement, storage, and demand-response resources added since 2020. They said the state is projected to meet its summer reliability standard and has not needed a flex alert for three straight years, but cautioned that extreme heat, fire, hydro conditions, and federal policy uncertainty still pose risks. Officials emphasized that the current Strategic Reliability Reserve remains important as a backstop, while longer-term planning must address rising demand from electrification and data centers and the eventual retirement of emergency resources.

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• Again, in Pennsylvania, we have continued to seek clean energy progress.
• and the country of having that clean energy?
• energy and clean development in our state. ...and clean development in our state ultimately is the goal
• We’ve talked to clean energy, we’ve talked to renewable energy people, and we’ve even talked to labor
• This is to help and improve the use of clean energy.

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

Keywords: 996, all

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• Members, over the weekend, we were shocked and saddened to learn that federal immigration agents in Minnesota
• The clerk will read: Assembly Bill 34 by Assembly Member Patterson and others, an act relating to energy
• high-priority occupations in fields such as health, public safety, education, and the binational economy
• high-priority occupations in fields such as health, public safety, education, and the binational economy
• While AB 710 passed the Utilities and Energy Committee with no no votes, I am committed to working with

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on guest introductions recognizing visitors, community college delegations, students, caregivers, a retired Assembly staff member, and a championship high school football team. Members also observed an adjournment in memory for Alex Preddy, a VA nurse killed in Minnesota, and later for Kathy Wooten and Rowena Ramos. The chamber then moved through the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued. Among the bills taken up, AB 34 on renewable portfolio standard exemptions for publicly owned utilities passed 55-0; AB 35 to accelerate implementation of Proposition 4 climate resilience funds passed 62-0; AB 52 on food and agriculture equity passed 50-6; AB 72 creating an EV economic opportunity zone passed 58-0; AB 96 removing a diploma requirement for Medi-Cal peer support specialists passed 55-0; AB 230 extending Pierce’s disease control programs passed 64-0; AB 277 requiring background checks for behavioral health employees passed 59-0; AB 647 clarifying a county RV disposal pilot passed 54-0; AB 664 authorizing limited bachelor’s programs at Southwestern Community College passed 60-1; AB 673 creating a support grant for unaccompanied homeless youth passed 55-1; AB 710 on dynamic electricity pricing passed 54-0; AB 748 streamlining pre-approved housing plans passed 65-0; AB 767 expanding protections around sexually violent predator placements near schools and daycares passed 65-0; AB 883 protecting officials’ personal information from data brokers passed 66-0; AB 946 expanding 30x30 conservation efforts to urban areas passed 65-0; AB 1054 creating a deferred retirement option program for CHP and Cal Fire passed 61-1; AB 1070 on missing middle housing code simplification passed 66-0; AB 1159 strengthening student data privacy passed 54-4; AB 1204 revising the Local Control Funding Formula passed 54-1; AB 1265 extending the historic building tax credit passed 64-0; AB 1349 banning speculative ticketing passed 61-0; AB 1359 allowing seniors 80+ to opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note passed 67-1; AB 643 on organic waste procurement credits passed 48-4; AB 685 creating a small business resiliency fund passed 63-0; AB 714 tightening oversight of commercial driving programs passed 65-1; and AB 805 establishing a youth apprenticeship bridge program passed 66-0. Several other items were passed and retained or continued without debate. Debate on AB 1054 drew the sharpest disagreement, with opponents warning about pension costs and supporters arguing it would help retain experienced CHP officers and firefighters. AB 767 also prompted strong comments about public safety and placement of sexually violent predators in rural communities. On AB 1349, supporters from both parties backed the anti-speculative ticketing bill as consumer protection, while AB 664 drew support from members emphasizing access to higher education in underserved regions. The Assembly then adjourned until January 29, 2026, after announcing upcoming session dates and recording a few vote changes from the dais.

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• downs of the economy.
• downs of the economy.
• because that's the cleanest and safest energy in the world right. ...nuclear energy, because that's
• This is a quantum economy that's going to require a lot of energy and energy generation.
• It's either going to work or it doesn't, but if it does, that's renewable, clean energy on a scale that

Committee: Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Summary: The committee first discussed the state budget and employee compensation, focusing on the 1% pay increase proposal and the broader cost of state employee raises and benefits. Members noted that over the past several years the state has invested heavily in payroll, pension contributions, pay studies, and band realignments, and several senators argued that the 80/20 health insurance change and other benefit improvements amount to significant compensation increases even without an additional raise. Others cautioned that recurring revenue is limited, that recent revenue collections were weaker than expected, and that the state should be careful about committing to ongoing costs given possible economic slowdown, federal uncertainty, drought, wildfire risk, and the possibility of future budget pressure. The committee then heard extensive testimony on SB 177, a major economic development proposal centered on quantum computing, advanced energy, robotics, synthetic biology, and related technologies. Supporters described the bill as a large strategic investment intended to leverage New Mexico’s national laboratories, universities, and existing quantum workforce to attract companies, create high-wage jobs, and diversify the economy. Testimony emphasized that much of the quantum workforce would be skilled trades and technicians rather than Ph.D.-level researchers, and members asked detailed questions about whether the state would receive long-term returns, how intellectual property and clawbacks would be handled, and whether the package included recurring costs. Witnesses also explained the bill’s trade association and workforce-development components, and several senators raised concerns about energy use, water use, guardrails, and ensuring the state does not subsidize outside interests without benefits returning to New Mexico. After debate, the committee moved to table SB 177 indefinitely, with members noting that the funding and structure were already incorporated into House Bill 2. The motion passed on an 8-0 vote, with several members excused. The meeting then adjourned.

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• </c> generation of nuclear energy facilities. generation of nuclear energy facilities.
• Minnesota where these similar vague Minnesota where these similar vague interference<00:18:33.200><c>
• </c> federal case in Minnesota federal case in Minnesota where<00:21:18.360><c> plaintiffs</c><00:21:
• </c> Minnesota. This is Kentucky, folks. Minnesota. This is Kentucky, folks.
• </c><01:45:54.040><c> Committee,</c> Natural Resources and Energy Committee, Natural Resources and Energy

Keywords: 958, all

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• From the assassinations of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Arizona's own Charlie Kirk, to
• We took action to reduce veteran homelessness and suicides, built more homes, and grew our economy, all
• And we secured historic investments to grow our state's economy.
• We are cutting red tape to build our energy future. We are reducing costs and creating jobs.
• We can make housing and energy more affordable.

Summary: The transcript is the opening joint session of the Arizona Legislature’s 57th Second Regular Session, featuring remarks from House and Senate leaders and Governor Katie Hobbs. House and Senate leaders emphasized a Republican governing agenda focused on affordability, public safety, parental rights, tax cuts, election integrity, school choice, and holding government accountable, while also highlighting cooperation on water policy and border security reimbursement. Senate President Warren Petersen said the legislature would pursue a major tax cut, send an election integrity measure to voters, defend women’s sports and school choice, and continue negotiations on Colorado River guidelines. Governor Hobbs framed her agenda around the “Arizona Promise,” stressing affordability, public safety, water security, housing, and economic opportunity. She highlighted prior-year accomplishments including job growth, medical debt relief, lower costs for child care and housing, public safety investments, and major business recruitment. She called for an immediate middle-class tax cut, more efficient government spending, and new initiatives including a Colorado River Protection Fund, elimination of the data center tax exemption, a housing acceleration fund, and an Arizona Affordability Fund financed in part by a nightly fee on short-term rentals. Hobbs also announced a new active management area for La Paz County to address groundwater depletion, defended her administration’s water and housing policies, and urged renewed funding for public schools while criticizing the ESA program for lack of accountability. She called for bipartisan action on disaster relief after floods in Globe and Miami, and condemned political violence. No legislative votes were taken; the joint session concluded with the governor’s address and the session was dissolved.

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• Ryan Kennedy with Clean Energy. I appreciate the discussion this morning.
• Ryan Kennedy with Clean Energy, appreciate the discussion this morning.
• energy innovation, create jobs... ...will help California continue leading clean energy innovation,
• energy and innovations, create jobs, We'll help California continue leading clean energy and innovations
• And furthers clean energy investment in our state while advancing California's nation-leading climate

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> is one of those folks from Minnesota is one of those folks from Minnesota that<00:07:53.360><c>
• Minnesota that actually few people from Minnesota that actually goes<00:08:00.160><c> to</c><00:08:00.400
• </c> Minnesota housing infrastructure grants. Minnesota housing infrastructure grants.
• </c> through MMCDC or the Midwest Minnesota through MMCDC or the Midwest Minnesota Community<00:13:31.360
• </c> advance affordable housing in Minnesota. advance affordable housing in Minnesota.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Association representing non alcoholic beverages in the Sunshine state and a vital part of Florida's economy
• juice juice drinks sports drinks including Gatorade and Powerade Gary Bass beverages iced teas and energy
• Additionally, this law has passed in several states such as California, New York, Minnesota, Colorado
• And we do have a federal Clean Air Act in this country. I don't love it.
• Unfortunately, it's due to the Clean Air Act and the emission standards that's been required.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• affordable while transitioning to clean energy.
• energy goals.
• Renewables, JKB Energy, Citadel Roofing and Solar, Altadena Energy, Solar Technologies, CalCom Energy
• Stimulating local economies means supporting small businesses.
• Stimulating local economies means supporting small businesses.

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That's the International Energy Agency.
• To provide some context, we reviewed the California Energy Commission's Integrated Energy Policy Reports
• , according to the International Energy Agency, I want to quote them, the largest energy crisis we have
• to a clean energy economy.
• energy, clean transportation, and mass transit, and to move away from fossil fuels.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the impact of the Iran conflict and global oil supply disruption on California fuel markets. Committee members and administration witnesses from the California Energy Commission and the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight described California’s heavy reliance on imported crude and refined products, the state’s shrinking refining base, current inventory levels, and how global supply tightness is affecting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices. CEC officials said near-term supply looked adequate for roughly the next six weeks, but warned that continued disruption would likely raise prices further and increase competition for imports. DPMO said the conflict is a real supply shock, but also emphasized a separate, longstanding problem of unusually high California retail gasoline prices, especially among major branded stations. Witnesses and members debated the causes of high prices and the state’s longer-term fuel strategy. Professor Severin Borenstein argued that much of the price gap beyond taxes and environmental costs comes from a “mystery gasoline surcharge” downstream of refineries, while also noting that California’s shrinking number of refineries creates market-power and supply-resilience concerns. Western States Petroleum Association CEO Jody Mueller argued that state policies have weakened California’s refining system and made it more vulnerable to global shocks, urging the state to protect remaining refining capacity and improve infrastructure for imports. United Steelworkers Local 675 Vice President Norman Rogers stressed the need for safe, reliable refinery operations and adequate staffing. Several members pressed witnesses on whether California should rely more on imports, how to manage inventories and port/storage capacity, and whether the state needs clearer authority and better data collection to coordinate fuel policy. Discussion also covered branded versus unbranded gasoline pricing, the role of California fuel specifications, and whether a floating gas tax or other policy tools could buffer consumers from global price spikes. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• energy industries.
• This is especially important for California's economy... ...opportunities for our economies?
• medical devices, clean energy, and creative industries are major growth drivers.
• And meanwhile, California and Canada continue to expand collaboration in clean energy, life sciences,
• energy decarbonization and support this energy transition.

Summary: The joint hearing of the Assembly Select Committee on California-Mexico Bi-National Affairs and the Assembly Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee focused on the USMCA and how the agreement affects California’s economy, jobs, supply chains, and competitiveness. Opening remarks emphasized California’s heavy trade dependence on Mexico and Canada, the importance of stable trade rules, and concerns that tariffs or uncertainty could harm workers, small businesses, agriculture, logistics, manufacturing, and border communities. Members said the hearing would help inform a future legislative report or resolution on California’s priorities for the agreement’s review. Academic and policy witnesses argued that the USMCA is central to North American economic integration and California’s role in it. Testimony from UC San Diego and CETYS University described California and Mexico as co-producers rather than simple trading partners, highlighting sectors such as medical devices, aerospace, semiconductors, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. Witnesses also warned that the upcoming review could involve not just trade but security and immigration issues, and they urged a stronger, longer-term agreement with more certainty, better border efficiency, and new tools such as specialized technician visas, binational certification standards, innovation zones, and a technology fund. Go-Biz and chamber representatives said USMCA provides predictability, market access, and support for small and medium-sized businesses, while also creating compliance burdens through rules of origin, labor standards, and customs procedures. They pointed to California’s trade missions, export support programs, and state-level cooperation with Mexico and Canada as ways to help firms participate in regional supply chains. Mexican government and business representatives said the agreement is largely functioning well, that Mexico’s public consultation process received nearly 800 submissions and about 2,000 chapter-specific comments, and that many stakeholders favor maintaining or extending USMCA. No formal votes were taken; the committee heard testimony and asked witnesses for follow-up information to inform its report and future recommendations.