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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- , and I also provided you with a copy of the most recent interim report of the solid waste working group
- And I am here in my capacity as chair of the solid waste working group, so if you wanted to distribute
- What I bring forward is a bill that is supported by the solid waste working group.
- waste working group I think it's<00:06:00.160>
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across country um environmental groups across country um environmental groups
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 451, which would create a postconsumer paint stewardship program in New Hampshire. Prime sponsor Representative Karen Ebel described the bill as a bipartisan, broadly supported model based on PaintCare programs used in other states. She said consumers and businesses could drop off leftover paint at participating retailers or municipal household hazardous waste sites, with the paint then collected and recycled by the stewardship organization. She emphasized that the program is intended to reduce landfill disposal, improper dumping, and contamination of groundwater and soil, while also helping municipalities save on hazardous waste handling costs.
Members asked several questions about how the program would work and how it would be funded. Ebel explained that the program would be financed by a small fee charged at the point of sale on paint products, not a general sales tax, and that retailers could either list it separately or roll it into the price. She said the fee would cover the Department of Environmental Services’ administrative costs, which were described as minimal, and that the program’s structure was developed with DES and industry input. Questions also addressed whether cans would be recycled and how collected paint would be processed; Ebel said the ACA and PaintCare representatives could provide more detail, but that the paint and containers would be handled through recycling or other approved disposal methods rather than landfilled.
Representative Judy Aron, a co-sponsor and chair of the House Environment and Agriculture Committee, testified in support, saying the bill had been developed over several years with stakeholders and would keep toxic paint out of landfills while saving municipalities and taxpayers money. Representative Peter Bixby, the ranking member of Environment and Agriculture, also supported the bill, saying his committee had heard it many times and that it had strong bipartisan enthusiasm. No vote was taken during the hearing.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're not going to let you do it. to earn the support of Arizona Veterans, a group Representative
- Those were made at the request of the Arizona Veterans Group, who had significant concerns about the
- Those helped alleviate those concerns, and that is why that group moved from neutral to in support of
- , military groups, all leadership, members of HRC, all these folks will come.
- I know you probably went and had dinner; I drove around the block a couple of times. Mr.
Bills:
SB1003, SB1060, SB1134, SB1275, SB1327, SB1429, SB1618, SB1634, SB1654, SB1803, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1023, SCR1027
Keywords:
election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, veterans
Summary:
The committee first heard a lengthy presentation and discussion focused on Arizona State University’s foreign research ties, especially collaborations and funding connected to China and Chinese military-affiliated institutions. The presenter argued that ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents had not been transparent about foreign gifts, contracts, and research partnerships, citing federal reporting forms, the Wolf Amendment, export-control concerns, and alleged links to dual-use technologies such as quantum systems, AI, robotics, microelectronics, and biosecurity. A witness from American Global Strategies testified in support, saying the bill would help protect U.S. research security and national security by imposing state-level guardrails on sensitive collaborations. After questions, the committee considered a strike-everything amendment to SB 1060 that would bar public universities from entering into or continuing certain loans, gifts, contracts, research partnerships, or sponsored projects involving the PRC, the CCP, and listed Chinese military-linked universities, require ABOR review and approval, and impose reporting and budget penalties. The amendment was withdrawn, and the committee instead took up SB 1327, which directs ABOR to require university research security policies and to report annually on those policies and on foreign contributions over $250,000; SB 1327 received a 4-2 do-pass recommendation, with Del Santos, Hernandez, and Márquez voting no and Kolodin, Powell, Keshel, and Gillette voting yes. The committee then heard SB 1803, a veterans bill regulating unrecognized persons who assist with VA disability claims. The sponsor and industry witnesses said the bill would protect veterans from bad actors by requiring disclosures, capping fees, banning certain practices, and filing service agreements with the Attorney General, while opponents argued it could restrict consumer choice, resemble a price ceiling, and still allow non-attorneys to engage in the unauthorized practice of law. After extensive debate over contingent fees, legal ethics, and whether the bill was too favorable to one company, the committee continued the hearing with additional testimony and questions.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN DEFER, CPN, CPN-HHS, CPN-HHS DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Flores, Sergio Quiros, Paige Dion, Bringetto, Lisa Flores, Sherry Sasada, and late testimony from Faith Block
- Flores, Sergio Quiros, Paige Dion, Bringetto, Lisa Flores, Sherry Sasada, and late testimony from Faith Block
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Flores <00:10:45.560>both <00:10:45.720>in <00:10:45.920>support block - and Peter Flores both in support block and Peter Flores both in support is<00:10:47.000>
there
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making on SB 146, SB 147, and SB 1166. SB 146 and SB 147, both relating to condominiums, were recommended to pass with amendments. The committee adopted amendments based on testimony from Anne Anderson, including mediator/arbitrator qualifications, clarifications about disputes involving managing agents, small claims timing, lien rights, and refund determinations by an early neutral evaluator. For both bills, the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050 for further discussion. Each measure was adopted with no objections.
SB 1166, relating to insurance, was also passed with amendments. The committee removed language that would have required insurers to bring claims and condition rates on doing so, replacing it with encouraging language. The amended bill adds a private cause of action against responsible parties, authorizes insurer actions under certain conditions, defines terms tied to climate-related events and fossil fuel products, and requires HPIA to report to the insurance commissioner on whether it exercised direct action rights. The effective date was likewise deferred to July 1, 2050, and the measure was adopted without objection.
The committee then heard SB 985, relating to consumer protection and gift card fraud, and SB 1525, relating to electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. SB 985 drew support from a consumer fraud victim and others who said gift card scams disproportionately harm kupuna, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaii opposed the bill’s packaging/display requirements and suggested stronger penalties instead. The committee voted to pass SB 985 with amendments, deferring its effective date to July 1, 2050, and noted it would move on to Judiciary next. SB 1525 drew significant opposition from the Attorney General’s office, Department of Taxation, Department of Health, and public health groups, who argued it conflicted with federal tobacco law, was hard for Tax to administer, and would not effectively remove unauthorized vape products. After testimony, the committee recommended deferral of SB 1525 without objection.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Jun 10th, 2025
Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Pat Block.
- on July, I guess we're going to, going to Los Alamos, and, and, and I just got word that there's a group
- Things are moving fast, and I think this group, we have to get beyond thinking about today and tomorrow
- They have a number of groups that uh can give good presentations.
- I tried to get somebody through UNM last year and Evidently, the AI working group between UNM and uh
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- When she arrived, she found him locked in a closet with a janitor blocking the door.
- When she arrived, she found him locked in a closet with a janitor blocking the door.
- When she arrived, she found him locked in a closet with a janitor blocking the door.
- When she arrived, she found him locked in a closet with a janitor blocking the door.
- When she arrived, she found him locked in a closet with a janitor blocking the door.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Planning Advisory Board (7-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- new curbing, new appurtenances such as curb inlets and things like that that were really a stumbling block
- block for accessibility requirements<00:34:12.639>
and <00:34:12.960>for <00:34:13.760> - But we also partner with a number of groups throughout Kentucky. it would cost probably half of what
- also partner with a number of groups throughout<00:57:21.359>
Kentucky <00:57:22.400>and groups, public, private, and otherwise. groups, public, private, and otherwise.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:55
Approval of Minutes 00:02:01
Information Items 00:02:10
Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:02:20
A. A. Eastern Kentucky University 00:02:48
B. B. Kentucky Community and Technical College System 00:15:21
C. C. Kentucky State University 00:31:43
D. D. Morehead State University 00:41:44
E. E. Murray State University 01:01:56
F. F. Northern Kentucky University 01:16:09
G. G. University of Kentucky and Hospital 01:25:00
H. H. University of Louisville 01:42:52
I. I. Western Kentucky University 01:56:17, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations.
Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows.
KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So at this point, this PAC tried to make their sort of collective opinion about this recorded as a group
- recorded as<01:16:45.000>
a <01:16:45.360>as <01:16:45.480>a <01:16:45.719>group - But that's just a lot of money when we're looking at, you know, Senator Johnson Stewart, your group was
- <01:29:56.360>
the turn buffer Lanes so you don't block the turn buffer Lanes so you don't - block the vision<01:29:56.960>
for <01:29:57.480>at <01:29:57.679>intersections
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's located three blocks from the campus? Is that on campus? Yes, I would agree.
- So, your group that you represent are... opposed to tobacco, and does that also include smokeless tobacco
- And if this age group learns not to pick up, they will. not do the other drugs that is happening.
- I mean, we have these different accrediting groups, accrediting associations.
- These are groups like the Higher Learning Commission, Middle States Commission, all vetted for quality
Bills:
HB173, HB184, HB484, HB678, HB 1211, HB1507, HB1705, HB1868, HB2290, HB2851, HB2856, HB3041, HB3204, HB173, HB184
Keywords:
foreign donations, higher education, public institutions, national security, funding, prohibition, Texas law, healthcare, insurance, affordability, access, public health, foreign influence, education policy, student loan repayment, prosecuting attorneys, border prosecution unit, financial assistance, tobacco, cigarettes
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Feb 18th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- What we're going to do after this, folks, is call people up in groups of four. I think we've got.
- Quite a few witnesses, I think eight maybe, so we'll call you up in groups of four.
- So that's carrying on the continuity of the work that that group did.
- We're in an advisory group.
- So we really can't block... there's no history of anybody ever cracking Bitcoin.
Keywords:
emergency alerts, weather alerts, public safety, local government, municipality, county, website posting, online notice, emergency management, disaster preparedness, evacuation, National Weather Service, NOAA, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, localized alerts, hazard warnings, severe weather, watch warning advisory, public information
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Jun 2nd, 2026
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- to Senator Kessel that Dakota Resource Council receives a lot of their funding from a San Francisco group
- And when you lose key people, I mean, I look at my permit group. I look at my compliance group.
- I look at our own gas group, our ambient group, who are very valuable in this topic here that we're talking
- It's a basic building block from an energy perspective.
- And so we, by design, create the groups to be multidisciplinary.
Summary:
The committee met in Grand Forks, approved the February 26 minutes by voice vote, and recessed for a tour of the Mincota Power Cooperative headquarters before returning for presentations on large energy consumers, especially data centers. The first presentations focused on how North Dakota should respond to rapid growth in energy-intensive projects, with speakers emphasizing the need for reliable transmission, local decision-making tools, and factual information for county and township officials who are being asked to weigh major projects with limited staff and technical support.
The North Dakota Transmission Authority director said local governments are being asked to make high-impact decisions on pipelines, transmission lines, large agriculture, wind, solar, carbon dioxide pipelines, direct-air capture, and data centers, and urged development of simple statewide decision tools and support from the League of Cities and Association of Counties. The Department of Environmental Quality’s air division director said North Dakota’s air remains among the cleanest in the nation, but large data centers can create air-quality concerns because of diesel backup generation; he said the department is requiring air monitors at some facilities and expects grid power and, potentially, cleaner natural gas backup to reduce emissions. Members asked about emissions standards, misinformation, monitoring costs, and staffing succession at DEQ.
The Department of Water Resources director said North Dakota’s water law is based on common ownership and prior appropriation, and that data centers generally use relatively small amounts of water, often in closed-loop systems. He said the Missouri River and groundwater supplies are ample for projected needs, that the department’s permitting process protects senior water rights, and that even a worst-case data center scenario would use a very small share of Missouri River flow. Members asked about downstream impacts and compared data center water use with fracking. Later, McLean County State’s Attorney Ladd Erickson urged the committee to study how other states regulate data centers, warned against litigation-driven delays and overly broad local ordinances, argued reclamation bonding should be handled at the state level if at all, and said data centers can bring jobs and tax base but should remain subject to local zoning. The committee ended the morning session for lunch and later heard an EERC update from CEO Charles Gorecki on the center’s 75 years of work in energy and environmental technologies, especially oil and gas development and related research.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 14th, 2026 at 01:49 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- able to successfully get a bill through with the help of Representative Hernandez and Representative Block
- Is it to expand qualifying lobbyist groups? Is that correct, Mr. Speaker, gentleman? Mr.
- The intent of this is to add one of the strongest lobbying groups in the state during and before and
- after session. ...as lobbying groups in the state during and before and after session through interims
- I think it's important for the people of New Mexico to know where the real lobbyist groups are and why
Bills:
HB145, HB164, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, SB104, SB193, HB38, HB254, HB256, SB58, SB64, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM29, HM43, HM59, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB253
Keywords:
high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation, subpoena power, public corruption, criminal activity, Zorro ranch, Santa Fe County
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 18th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We also serve as the backbone for the New Mexico Grown Interagency Group that does look at procurement
- To bring it home, these are a group of organizations using some state funding and some obviously it's
- So, this stops with expansion, blocking by higher costs, lack of skilled labor, and limited equipment
- Most of these plants run on a skeleton group.
- You're one of the sponsors, and I just want to know from the group, have you all had any difficulties
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- These are, of course, people who... group, they decided that was um that group, they decided that was
- Since the bill passed in 2023, there have been many stumbling blocks along the way.
- And so, groups that were serving there.
- So, if this group, how valuable it was.
- <01:22:26.960>
is acknowledged how valuable this group is acknowledged how valuable this group
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Bergman, Senator Block, Senator Boone, Senator Brant, Senator Brantley, Senator Campos.
- I ask for unanimous consent to excuse Senator Brant, Senator Rizzo, Senator Block, and Senator Sanchez
- ask unanimous consent to excuse Senator Brandt (member_22665), Senator Rizzo (member_22677), Senator Block
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP/WAL Joint Public Hearing - Tue Mar 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- I think your testimony was to combine the EV working group with this working group, but have you talked
- Uh some other working group members.
- chair's designate in the working group chair's designate in the working group and<01:59:59.119><
- We believe group to work on geothermal.
- of funding should this working group of funding should this working group require<02:24:18.880><
Summary:
The joint hearing covered three measures. SB 1602 would appropriate funds to DLNR for monitoring wells for the Koho aquifer system; DLNR and HHFDC supported it, and written testimony from several organizations and individuals was also in support. Members asked whether monitoring wells are a statewide function rather than a county function, and staff confirmed they are done statewide. The second bill was an administration measure clarifying that criminal water pollution enforcement remains with the Department of Health rather than DLNR. The Attorney General’s office said it was a cleanup clarification and that DOH has stronger enforcement powers and better testing capability; DOH and DLNR supported it, and there was no opposition noted.
The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1074 on environmental impact statements. The bill would let previously authorized or permitted commercial activities continue for up to one year while an agency determines whether environmental review applies after a challenge, and would allow permit renewals during that review. DLNR said it stood on written comments and suggested aligning the bill with similar House language. Supporters, including several ocean tourism and Maui business representatives, argued the bill would provide certainty and keep families and small operators working while environmental review is completed, especially in the wake of the Lahaina fires and ongoing business losses. Some supporters said the measure should be narrowed with a sunset or limited to recently renewed permits.
Opponents, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill was overly broad and could weaken HEPA/NEPA-style environmental review, especially for fisheries and other commercial activities. They said the bill could be used as a “Trojan horse” to avoid review and that DLNR could resolve the underlying disputes more quickly through settlement or existing exemption processes. No votes were taken during the hearing.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 20, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- if a group of commissioners wanted to. if a group of commissioners wanted to. uh<00:47:58.400>
- The the block that's highlighted in red.
- Sweetwater County um Rock Springs Group. Sweetwater County um Rock Springs Group.
- The Innovation Group.
- It was retained by innovation group.
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation and case studies. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- has needs when it comes to bridges and structures and a core program like the Surface Transportation Block
- the core formula programs, that being National Highway Priority Program, the Surface Transportation Block
- more jobs are on the way. as the investments continue to come, unless Elon Musk and his Doge cohorts block
- The train blocks the town.
- because we're counting on that grant to get this community so they're not cut off when the train blocks
Keywords:
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, IIJA, bipartisan infrastructure, funding flexibility, NEPA, environmental reviews, bureaucratic delays, federal funding, infrastructure investment
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, discussing the ongoing implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Chairman Capito highlighted the bipartisan nature of the legislation and the necessity of refining existing provisions to ensure effective delivery of transportation projects. Notable emphasis was placed on the need for flexibility in funding to address inflation impacts and delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles, especially relating to environmental reviews under NEPA. Witnesses from state transportation agencies provided valuable insights into real-world challenges faced in project execution, ultimately underscoring the importance of continuous federal support for infrastructure development.
The discussion also touched on the broader implications of federal funding freezes by the previous administration, which have reportedly hindered several ongoing and planned projects. This issue raised significant concern among committee members, who urged the need for reliable funding and the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles that could cause delays in project implementation. The meeting concluded with a commitment from the members to work collaboratively to overcome these challenges and ensure a smooth path forward for critical infrastructure investments.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- our raw materials, but they cannot under law block our manufactured products.
- the ability via their state<00:09:19.600>
policies <00:09:20.880>to <00:09:21.120>block - <00:09:21.519>
our <00:09:21.760>raw state policies to block our raw state policies - to block our raw materials,<00:09:23.440>
but <00:09:23.680>they <00:09:24.000>cannot - block our manufactured products. block our manufactured products.
Bills:
HB0120
Keywords:
energy production, natural gas, industrial sovereignty, manufacturing, tax exemptions, 916, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/09/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- And please note, this bill would equally block Minnesota-focused reverse warrants issued by other states
- Minnesota focused reverse warrants block Minnesota focused reverse warrants issued<00:29:44.880>
- In fact, there are now support groups remarkably similar to Alcoholics Anonymous for people who have
- out miners from access that uh to block out miners from access that the<01:45:18.320>
company's their their techniques for blocking their their techniques for blocking access<01:45:24.560>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- Judgment, permanently blocking enforcement of the law.
- We worked them through our audit reporting group, which is a group of public auditors and private auditors
- In the year 2012, it added a group of people to the bill, but some dates and numbers were put in that
- In 2022, over $36 million came into Minnesota from D.C., PACs, and lobbyist groups.
- That is a group of bipartisan experts on exactly this section of law.