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• The idea was surfaced: why don't we just say that, you know, they said we're not utilities anymore?
• <00:32:19.080> that<00:32:19.360> why formula the idea was surfaced that why formula
• the idea was surfaced that why don't<00:32:19.760> we<00:32:20.639> why<00:32:20.760><
• so the NRC has approved a small modular so the NRC has approved a small modular reactor<01:59:34.639
• <04:46:05.360> nuclear know hypothetical small modular nuclear know hypothetical small modular

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We've attacked and are attacking the largest and most notorious. But they are rampant and legion.
• So we tried to craft this in a way, Senator Howard, that would give the DAs the broadest discretion by
• become prosecutors because you want litigation experience and you want to learn how to do the attorney craft
• Gunshot box technology, breaching doors, and a modular wall system that allows us to go in and set up

Keywords: 914, all

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• underground piping, which contains fluids that exchange thermal energy from the earth, underground or surface
• If you would like to have them go next. earth, underground or surface waters, earth, underground or surface
• useful as possible, there is one crucial fix needed regarding the 300 MW capacity limit for small modular
• capacity<00:52:49.880> limit<00:52:50.480> for<00:52:50.680> small<00:52:51.000> modular
• capacity limit for small modular capacity limit for small modular reactors<00:52:51.920> you<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You've been through the briefings on small modular reactors.
• We're going to design this also with the idea of a modular design in the complex itself.
• The idea is that we could design this in a modular fashion.
• As I mentioned, our initial concept has over 100,000 gross square feet of flexible modular laboratory
• Small modular, large reactors, microreactors, where?

Keywords: 908, all

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• They were going to attack Iran."
• They were going to to be attacked. They were going to attack<02:10:35.840> Iran."
• I don't even know what attack Iran."
• The BLM delivered its report in 2022. surface and subsurface estates.
• And it surface and subsurface estates.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So all the attack surface that you are talking about, she would know all about it.
• So, attack surface management. In FY26, we'll be looking at 420 entities participating.
• ASM, Attack Surface Management, is a process irrespective of where it is coming from or irrespective
• Now we're actually looking for active attacks as they come in.
• surface management, vulnerability management.

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• In fact, the, you know, we have modular housing has lots of capacity to be attractive.
• statewide zoning, so if you have 1,000 square foot hot, you can put the following four models of modular
• Getting back to Senator Kim's question earlier about housing for poor people, modular housing provides
• And so I think policies that lean in, again, towards modularity. towards manufactured housing are helpful
• We need the understanding of Congress that this is a problem that has to be attacked nationally because

Keywords: affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.

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• We are working with Senator Hoschchild and other stakeholders to craft a bill that not only addresses
• We are working with Senator Hoschchild and other stakeholders to craft a bill that not only addresses
• We are working with Senator Hoschchild and other stakeholders to craft a bill that not only addresses
• We are working with Senator Hoschchild and other stakeholders to craft a bill that not only addresses
• <00:52:00.280> a is needed for say a heart attack a is needed for say a heart attack a stroke

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee met on February 6, 2025, for an update on emergency medical services (EMS) policy and implementation. Senator Seberger described the work of the EMS Task Force, which traveled statewide to hear concerns from providers about staffing, reimbursement, and retention. She said the task force led to the Sprint Medic model and two innovation zones in Otter Tail and St. Louis counties, and she urged continued monitoring and possible reconstitution of the task force to evaluate what is working and what could be expanded statewide. She also said future EMS work should continue to explore alternative response models and telemedicine, but that the most immediate need is additional funding, especially to address unpaid non-transport calls. Dylan Ferguson, director of the newly formed Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services, gave a detailed update on the office’s structure and priorities after the transition from the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. He described the office’s three divisions, the appointment of deputy directors, the first meetings of the advisory councils, and work on a statewide EMS strategic plan. He also reviewed the $24 million emergency ambulance aid program, explaining its 40-40-20 formula, the emphasis on rural services, the reporting and spending deadlines, and the positive response from ambulance providers. He noted that the $6 million Sprint paramedic grant program is underway, with Otter Tail County moving forward and St. Louis County still finalizing its application. Ferguson also outlined the office’s budget request for modest staffing and contract-cost increases, two rulemaking efforts to update outdated ambulance vehicle standards and expand medication options for basic life support services, and ongoing data collection on workforce needs, violence against EMS providers, and ambulance crashes. He highlighted the paramedic scholarship program administered by the Office of Higher Education, saying nearly 300 scholarships have been awarded. Members and Senator Seberger praised the EMS reforms and emphasized that non-transport calls create significant unreimbursed costs, especially for rural and volunteer services, but no votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• And so this might be a potential for small modular reactors, and that is mentioned in the microgrid study
• as well, that we might see some of the early adoption of those small modular reactors or other kinds
• reactors and that is small modular reactors and that is mentioned<00:44:21.760> in<00:44:22.000
• <00:44:27.599> reactors adoption of those small modular reactors adoption of those small modular
• >> Uh, there is a reference to small modular reactors.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• They enable monitoring, dispatch, and safety functions, but they also can create a control and attack
• So one of the things that has been done is looking at how to create modular designs so that they can
• It can be achieved in lots of places. >> Text is big enough that we could encourage modular design to
• As Doctor Stewart said, any digitally connected device is vulnerable to cyber attacks.
• We're looking at potential attacks on infrastructure and whatever.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

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• This provision is under attack in particular because it's seen as a loophole.
• So these are all under attack, all via the Inflation Reduction Act.
• question that warrants a whole discussion in and of itself, given budget constraints and all the attacks
• We use their high-quality elevation data to identify areas of impervious surface.
• That’s where you’re going to have more flooding because, you know, it’s paved surface.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the impact of the Trump administration’s federal climate policy changes on Massachusetts, with a focus on threatened grants, regulatory rollbacks, and state options to continue climate work. Chair Creem and other senators emphasized that Massachusetts still has a 2050 net-zero mandate and needs contingency plans for clean energy, transportation electrification, offshore wind, resilience, and financing if federal support is reduced or withdrawn. Executive branch witnesses said Massachusetts has already experienced disruptions to more than $1 billion in climate-related federal funds, though many suspended grants were restored after litigation by the Attorney General’s office. EEA reported continued uncertainty around a $389 million Grid Innovation Program award and a FEMA dam-safety reimbursement, while MassDOT said its NEVI fast-charging program remains on track with about $50 million obligated, but a $14.4 million competitive charging grant is on hold and future unobligated NEVI funds remain uncertain. Senators also discussed EV rebates, charging infrastructure, the role of the Community Climate Bank, and whether the state can expand independent financing and support for municipalities, higher education, and nonprofits. The Attorney General’s office described successful multi-state litigation that won a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the federal funding freeze, restoring access to many EPA, DOE, USDA, and Interior funds, while noting continued enforcement actions over FEMA manual reviews and other barriers. The office said it is also preparing to defend the endangerment finding, California vehicle-emissions waivers, offshore wind permits, and other federal climate protections. Outside advocates warned that federal tax-credit rollbacks, tariffs, and possible repeal of IRA and infrastructure funding could slow EV adoption and raise costs, while offshore wind testimony said federal permitting pauses and legal challenges are delaying projects and could leave Massachusetts far short of its 2030 offshore wind goals. Nonprofit witnesses also described canceled or delayed grants for wetland restoration and urban heat mitigation, and urged the Legislature to increase state funding, including for the environmental bond bill and municipal vulnerability preparedness work.

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• And we're only scratching the surface in the DeFi space.
• And we're only scratching the surface in the DeFi space.
• It's also surface in the DeFi space.
• <01:46:37.600> Um, we have modular per permissioning.
• Um, we have modular per permissioning.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Stable Token Study Commission held its first regular meeting, welcomed all remaining appointed members, and completed brief introductions from legislators and agency designees. The chair outlined the commission’s plan to use the first part of the enabling legislation as a “level-setting” discussion, focusing this meeting on the basics of blockchain, the current landscape for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, and leaving blockchain-based trust for a later meeting. No votes were taken. The main presentation came from Deanna Bario Zales of the Global Blockchain Business Council, who described stablecoins as increasingly converging toward fiat-backed or asset-backed models, with algorithmic designs viewed more cautiously. She said stablecoins are being used for payments, remittances, DeFi activity, cross-border transfers, retail use in high-inflation markets, and treasury functions, while noting risks such as peg instability, reserve transparency, counterparty and network risk, and possible capital flight from weaker banking systems. She cited growth in supply, wallet activity, and transfer volume, and said U.S.-pegged stablecoins dominate the market, with USDT and USDC leading. Zales also discussed tokenized real-world assets, describing them as digital representations of physical assets that can enable fractional ownership, liquidity, and faster settlement. She said the market is growing quickly, with institutional participation from firms such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, and projected continued expansion. She closed with an overview of regulatory developments, emphasizing the new U.S. stablecoin framework under the Genius Act, the proposed Clarity Act, OCC guidance, and similar regimes in the EU, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan, and elsewhere, all of which she said are shaping compliance requirements and market development.

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• Representative Craft. Representative Craft.
• Representative Craft for bringing this Representative Craft for bringing this bill<00:08:04.319> forward
• >> Uh, Representative Craft. >> Uh, Representative Craft.
• Thank you, Representative Craft.
• Uh, Representative Representative Craft.

Bills: HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798

Keywords: HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss

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• So when a small business— and we're not here to attack a small business— when an operator comes into
• The committee substitute that is before the committee is to accommodate the growing number of modular
• small modular reactors that are being developed at different research universities and also for industrial
• If a small modular reactor is a tenth of the size of one of these big nuclear reactors, that presents

Bills: HB573, HB1499, HB1768, HB3071, HB3249, HB3866, HB4112

Keywords: environmental enforcement, legislative oversight, inspection, concrete plants, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental product declaration, grant program, ready-mixed concrete, manufacturers, sustainability, concrete plant, concrete batch plant, wet batching, dry batching, central mixing, standard permit, TCEQ, environmental regulation, air quality, construction permit

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• Um, I do agree as we start crafting, if the recommendation is approved, we start crafting these stakeholder
• Um, I do agree as we start crafting, if the recommendation is approved, we start crafting these stakeholder
• Um, I do agree as we start crafting, if the recommendation is approved, we start crafting these stakeholder
• <04:20:07.279> So<04:20:07.520> modular infrastructure planning.
• So modular infrastructure planning.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The bill also adds honey to the list of approved ingredients, recognizing the growing popularity of craft
• He hoped committee members would send a general message to craft brewers that they ought to abide by
• He replied that the reason is that it violates the agreement they signed as a craft brewing industry.
• Representative Ana Hernandez then asked about the agreement, and he confirmed that the craft brewers,
• The craft brewers did. The wholesale beer distributors did.

Bills: HB 1301, HB2278, HB2776, HB2820, HB3848, HB3920, HB4172, HB4215, HB4284, HB4285, HB4463, HB4517, HB4690, HB4765, HB4766, HB4767, HB4768, HB4769, HB4773, HB4830, HB5506

Keywords: alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding

Summary: The Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures met with a quorum present, corrected the minutes from April 8, and then took up a long list of pending bills, most of which were reported favorably or left pending after hearing testimony. Early action included HB 1764 (accounting practice for certain out-of-state CPAs), HB 1788 (continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on recognizing and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking), HB 2204 (land surveyor regulation), HB 2885 (local option elections on alcohol sales), HB 2996 (gambling offense definitions and prosecution), HB 3250 (real estate appraisals and appraisal management companies), HB 3352 (driver education on work zones), HB 3385 (farm winery permit), HB 3756 (powers of certain nonresident sellers’ permit holders who also hold a winery permit), HB 3816 (cruelty to livestock animals), HB 3913 (real estate licensing), and HB 3928 (electronic notice of towed vehicles), all of which were advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several of these bills were reported with committee substitutes, and some were also sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The committee then heard testimony on HB 2278, which would legalize limited home distilling of spirits for personal or family use and add honey as an approved ingredient; supporters framed it as a consistency and freedom issue, and the bill was left pending. HB 3920, a TDLR workforce/CTE bill, and HB 1301, which would allow beer or malt beverages to be sold at certain wineries with on-site restaurants, were also laid out and left pending after discussion. HB 2776, aimed at tightening massage therapy licensing restrictions for people convicted of sexual and trafficking-related offenses and strengthening TDLR enforcement, and HB 3848, which would allow electronic filing of elevator and escalator inspection reports, were both heard and left pending as well. A major portion of the meeting focused on alcohol-related bills. HB 4215 would place delivery network companies under a statewide TDLR regulatory framework; Favor Delivery supported it, and it was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. HB 4172 and HB 2820 would raise bingo reserve limits and update charitable bingo rules; supporters from veterans and nonprofit groups argued the changes would help charities, but both bills were left pending after the substitutes were withdrawn. HB 4463, a broadly supported bill allowing contract brewing and alternating brewery proprietorships, was also left pending. HB 4284 would remove the “excessive discount” prohibition in alcohol sales, HB 4285 would allow airlines to store alcohol within five miles of an airport in the same county, HB 4517 would create a complaint process for Texas distillers not paid by wholesalers, and HB 4773 would let breweries and brewpubs transport their own beer between facilities; HB 4773 drew the most debate, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents warning about unintended consequences and possible effects on the three-tier system, but it too was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending a series of TDLR cleanup bills and other measures, including HB 4765 through HB 4769, HB 4830 on service contracts for lease vehicles, HB 5506 giving civil immunity to ringside physicians at combative sports events, and HB 4690 on gasoline vapor pressure compliance. The meeting ended after all business was completed and the committee adjourned.

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• beer and wine. ...honey to the list of approved ingredients, recognizing the growing popularity of craft
• Most craft distilleries nowadays were started by people that were doing this behind the curtains, in
• Texas for helping me craft a bill that will greatly impact our small businesses and others like mine.
• To the craft brewers that they ought to abide by their agreements.
• The craft brewers... The craft brewers did. The wholesale beer distributors did.

Bills: HB 1301, HB2278, HB2776, HB2820, HB3848, HB3920, HB4172, HB4215, HB4284, HB4285, HB4463, HB4517, HB4690, HB4765, HB4766, HB4767, HB4768, HB4769, HB4773, HB4830, HB5506

Keywords: alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding

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• So we applaud the PSC, the DPA, and legislators for working to help craft this legislation to really
• So we applaud the PSC, the DPA, and legislators for working to help craft this legislation to really
• Because of this, other states are incentivizing data centers and creating pathways for small modular
• Because of this, other states are incentivizing data centers and creating pathways for small modular
• It was intentionally crafted with input that occurred during the large-load tariff proceeding before

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on energy, public safety, and environmental cleanup. House Bill 455 would create a historic preservation license plate to raise funds and awareness for Delaware preservation efforts, and House Bill 471 would tighten rules and penalties for off-highway vehicles on shared private roads, with golf carts excluded. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 439, the Truth in E-Bike Marketing Act, would require clearer disclosures when selling electric mopeds and electric motorcycles so consumers understand classification, power, and licensing/insurance requirements. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 407, related to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act and brownfields, would shift funding for brownfield cleanup from the original realty transfer tax approach to a dedicated share of the hazardous substance cleanup fund and raise civil penalties for fraudulent acts. The committee also approved the June 18, 2026 minutes once quorum was reached. Most of the meeting centered on House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 233, as amended, a large-load/data center bill intended to protect ratepayers from costs tied to massive new electricity users. The sponsor and Public Advocate said PJM’s warnings about a coming reliability backstop auction made it urgent to establish a Delaware framework now, requiring large energy users to sign utility agreements, cover their share of transmission, distribution, and capacity costs, and comply with curtailment and other protections. Supporters from environmental groups and some labor and business voices said the bill was needed to prevent cost shifts to households and small businesses, while opponents argued it was being rushed, could deter investment, and might unintentionally affect other industries; several asked for more time and clearer definitions. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee also took up House Bill 470, which would authorize Delmarva Power, with PSC approval, to build and operate utility-owned battery storage and spread costs across the customer base. The sponsor and Delmarva said the bill would improve reliability quickly and help avoid outages, while the chair expressed concern that the state had not yet fully studied whether utility-owned or competitively procured storage is the best model, noting a recent SEU storage study and broader policy questions. Supporters said utility storage could be deployed faster and help with peak shaving, while others urged a competitive process; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 470.

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• awareness and the ability to provide assistance in the event of a cyber incident or a ransomware attack
• for all visitors, including recent PDF remediation and leveraging analytics-driven optimization to surface
• Conference of State Legislatures for that national view of this issue, how the members of NCSL are attacking
• Yeah, they're doing modularized small units in homes, right?

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• <00:32:06.399> helpless gun-free zones to attack helpless gun-free zones to attack helpless
• most important buttress against attacks. most important buttress against attacks.
• Having the ability to carry a attacker.
• So, this bill obviously on the surface it's a firearm bill, and I think that's pretty cool.
• They're in a moving craft or moving vehicle. The backgrounds change rapidly.

Keywords: 1189, house, all