Transcript Highlights:

• We talked with an apple grower who was contemplating domestic sales instead of exports because of the
• Washington State is investing in maintaining its position in the global market for Washington State exports
• In Port Angeles, the cargo terminal that we use to export our local forest products has reached the end

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We talked with an apple grower who was contemplating domestic sales instead of exports because of the
• Washington State is investing in maintaining its position in the global market for Washington State exports
• In Port Angeles, the cargo terminal that we use to export our local forest products has reached the end

Summary: The committee held public hearings on two transportation-related bills. For Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5374, staff explained that the bill would require tribal governments to be included in Growth Management Act transportation coordination and in preparation of county six-year transportation programs, and would create a tribal traffic safety coordinator grant program through the Traffic Safety Commission. Fiscal impacts were described as indeterminate and scalable, with estimates for staffing, grants, and local government coordination costs. The Association of Counties testified in support, saying the bill would better align existing tribal consultation processes with transportation planning and would not force counties to restart plans already near adoption. For Engrossed Senate Bill 5649, staff said the bill would create a Washington State Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program to provide grants and loans for public and tribal ports with public operations, with DOT setting priorities and criteria in collaboration with supply chain stakeholders. Fiscal notes estimated significant staffing and program costs, but the amount would depend on appropriations; no funds were included in the current Senate Transportation budget. The Washington Public Ports Association and representatives from the Port of Everett and Port of Port Angeles supported the bill, arguing it would help ports address congestion, improve freight efficiency, and leverage federal matching funds for major infrastructure projects. The Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board director said many proposed projects would not qualify for FMSIB funding because they are not on strategic freight corridors, which is why a separate program may be needed. Members asked about timing, whether the tribal planning bill would require counties to start over on plans already near completion, and how the port bill would interact with existing funding sources and FMSIB eligibility. Staff and witnesses said the tribal bill was intended to work with existing coordination processes and not force counties to restart, while the port bill was meant to fill gaps where current programs do not apply. The chair then reviewed amendment deadlines for budget and committee bills, and the meeting adjourned for caucuses.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, is it a fact that New Mexico is exporting a lot of this clean energy?
• So I'm guessing New Mexico's a net exporter, but not a huge net exporter.
• But the plan in the future is to export a lot of that clean energy out of the state of New Mexico.
• And if New Mexico's leaders and New Mexico's public want to become an exporting state, the potential's
• And my understanding from talking to people and educating myself is that we export a lot We import a

Transcript Highlights:

• coast and for the whole state really by providing logistical options for Mississippi businesses to export
• we produce a great deal of poultry in Mississippi, and unfortunately too much of that is getting exported
• </c> Mississippi businesses to uh export Mississippi businesses to uh export product.<00:02:01.280><c
• uh through uh competing getting exported uh through uh competing ports.<00:02:42.319><c> Uh,</c><00:
• John, you mentioned the poultry exports.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 210; 20 January, 2026: 8:45 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We export three to four billion dollars a year for the energy that we import because we don't produce
• We export three to four billion dollars a year for the energy that we import because we don't produce
• We export three to four billion dollars a year for the energy that we import because we don't produce
• We export three to four billion dollars a year for the energy that we import because we don't produce
• We export three to four billion dollars a year for the energy that we import because we don't produce

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, again, relative importance to Kentucky, of course, is the export of motor vehicles and parts, and
• Uh, again, relative importance to Kentucky, of course, is the export of motor vehicles and parts, and
• </c><00:27:59.120><c> of</c><00:27:59.360><c> motor</c> of course is the export of motor of course is
• </c> imports and their exports? imports and their exports?
• </c><03:07:09.760><c> of</c> exports our major export partners of exports our major export partners of

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting focused on preliminary fiscal 2026 revenue estimates and the governor’s office request for an official revision to fiscal 2026, with members reminded that any estimate adopted now would not bind the December official estimates. Staff from S&P Global walked through three forecast scenarios—control, optimistic, and pessimistic—based on recent federal tax changes, tariffs, and other policy developments, emphasizing that the outlook remains highly uncertain. Under the control scenario, the presentation projected below-trend real GDP growth of 1.8% in fiscal 2026, slowing to 1.5% by fiscal 2028, with unemployment peaking around 4.5% and the Federal Reserve cutting rates three times to a long-run range of about 2.75% to 3%. The optimistic scenario assumed lower effective tariffs, stronger growth, and better labor and housing outcomes, while the pessimistic scenario assumed a broader trade war, higher effective tariffs, faster deportations, weaker employment and consumer spending, and unemployment rising to about 6.3%. Speakers also noted that the forecast was prepared before later BLS revisions and that recent data on inventories and AI-related investment made the recent quarters look unusually volatile. Members discussed how the current fiscal 2026 outlook compared with earlier assumptions and noted that the eventual revenue revision may be smaller than the spread between the optimistic and pessimistic economic scenarios. The governor’s office and committee members also reviewed sector-specific impacts, including manufacturing, housing, light vehicle production, exports, and consumer sentiment, with particular concern about Kentucky’s auto and housing-related industries. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• California is the nation's leader in agricultural exports, shipping $23.8 billion of food and agriculture
• Lagos is also the heart of the global Afrobeats movement, one of Africa's most influential cultural exports
• By the way, you guys have been silent while the manufacturing class has gotten hollowed out and exported
• By the way, you guys have been silent while the manufacturing class has gotten hollowed out and exported
• For farmers, tariffs led to export sales to fall, triggering lower demand and cutting into our farmers

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• scale up, we can also start to not only help them expand products, whether for domestic sales or exporting
• scale up, we can also start to not only help them expand products, whether for domestic sales or exporting
• scale up, we can also start to not only help them expand products, whether for domestic sales or exporting
• exporting to the internationally but exporting to the internationally but then<00:13:57.440><c> we</c

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard six bills on February 5, 2026, covering timeshare registration, Agribusiness Development Corporation authority, a North Kohala land parcel, business competitiveness, state enterprise zones, and Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Testimony was largely supportive across the agenda. For SB 2359, DCCA said the bill would streamline annual renewals and plan amendments for timeshares, though it still wanted review time rather than automatic acceptance. For SB 2169 and SB 2170, ADC and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measures; members asked about condemnation authority and the intended agricultural use of the North Kohala parcel, with ADC stating it had no current lands it was seeking to condemn without authorization and that the parcel would be suitable for crops such as cucumber, eggplant, and tomato. SB 2263 drew broader discussion about how to measure and improve Hawaii’s business competitiveness. UHERO’s Dr. Steven Bond-Smith supported the bill’s intent but cautioned against relying on a mainland-oriented composite ranking as a benchmark for Hawaii, arguing it could mischaracterize the state’s economy. DBEDT responded that Hawaii must compete within the broader U.S. landscape and that the bill would add accountability and planning around competitiveness goals. On SB 2360, which revises the state enterprise zone program, DBEDT and other supporters said the program helps stimulate business activity and that the bill would better align the program with current business needs; a witness from Min Plastics said the current definition excluded businesses that do substantial custom manufacturing work, and another testifier urged combining enterprise zones with foreign trade zones. Committee questions focused on current zone locations, reporting, and whether technology, aerospace, and creative industries should be included. For SB 304, which concerns the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, HTDC said the bill would expand allowable uses of funds and help support local companies as federal R&D grant opportunities change; it currently awards about 20 grants from roughly 50 applicants each year. After testimony, the committee recessed and then took up decision-making. It recommended passage of SB 2359 with amendments, including extending a review period from 45 to 60 days; SB 2169 with technical amendments; SB 2170 with amendments blanking out the bond appropriation amount; SB 2263 with amendments and a new definition section; SB 2360 with amendments; and SB 3084 with amendments blanking out its appropriation amount. All recommendations were adopted without objections, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• in our country for decades, and the innovations that come out of that offshore province have been exported
• Danley, Louisiana is currently home to more than 60% of the current LNG exports, and a large number of
• How can DOE, or what can DOE do to further eliminate barriers through LNG exporting, including through
• It should probably come as no surprise that I care a lot about LNG exports.
• permits to non-free trade agreement countries, where you have to demonstrate affirmatively that the export

Keywords: nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development

Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.

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• whereas Taiwan is a key economic partner of the state of Arizona, ranking as Arizona's sixth-largest export
• relationship. ...and Arizona and Taiwan maintain a strong trade relationship, with more than $1.3 billion in exports
• And Taiwanese-affiliated companies and Arizona exports of goods and services to Taiwan support more than

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and a proclamation recognizing and strengthening Arizona’s relationship with Taiwan. The proclamation highlighted Taiwan’s trade and economic ties to Arizona, bipartisan legislative support for Taiwan over many years, and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. Members also welcomed Taiwanese diplomatic guests and noted plans for a bipartisan Arizona-Taiwan caucus and a future Taiwan consulate in Phoenix. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered a series of Senate bills. Among the measures advanced were SB 1004, SB 1012, SB 1040, SB 1049, SB 1168, SB 1326, SB 1021, SB 1052, SB 1172, SB 1188, SB 1212, SB 1346, SB 1452, and SB 1494, with several amended. Topics included law enforcement tracking of homeless sex offenders, spousal maintenance, election/government accountability, hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living, re-credentialing timelines, controlled substance scheduling, vaccine-related concerns, Access fraud prevention, transportation fixes, and protections against patient brokering. Some members raised objections to SB 1049, SB 1021, SB 1212, and SB 1346, citing fairness, separation of powers, public health, and budget concerns, but the bills still advanced. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House moved several bills to third reading and voted on them. SB 1164, SB 1174, SB 1189, and SB 1754 passed overwhelmingly or unanimously, while SB 1413 failed 2-48 after members argued it contained a significant change to moving-violation liability and restitution that had not been clearly reflected in the bill materials. The House later reconsidered the failed vote on SB 1413 and then adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• whereas Taiwan is a key economic partner of the state of Arizona, ranking as Arizona's sixth-largest export
• and Arizona and Taiwan maintain a strong trade relationship... ...with more than $1.3 billion in exports
• And Taiwanese-affiliated companies and Arizona exports of goods and services to Taiwan support more than

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It regulates foreign and interstate importation and exportation and the interstate movement of plants
• </c> importation and exportation importation and exportation and<00:30:50.840><c> the</c><00:30:51.400
• So, that wouldn't that export them.
• So, at least there's a public list people can look at, and that shippers and exporters and importers
• and importers can look at and exporters and importers can look at and go,<01:15:58.800><c> "If</c><01

Bills: HB389, HB1166, HB1510, HB1541, HB1605, HB1661, HB1663, HB1678, HB1769, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1840, HB1853, HB1860, HB1891, HB1952, HB1960, HB1969, HB1970, HB1972, HB1976, HB2050, HB2094, HB2104, HB2158, HB2165, HB2171, HB2208, HB2246, HB2271, HB2300, HB2310, HB2315, HB2319, HB2338, HB2339, HB2343, HB2443, HB2498, HB2551, HB2599, HB2606, SB17, SB83, SB99, SB148, SB411, SB709, SB847, SB874, SB888, SB1032, SB1166, SB2001, SB2014, SB2031, SB2041, SB2050, SB2057, SB2061, SB2074, SB2075, SB2089, SB2095, SB2101, SB2102, SB2108, SB2109, SB2110, SB2125, SB2135, SB2138, SB2140, SB2146, SB2151, SB2152, SB2175, SB2203, SB2239, SB2246, SB2247, SB2253, SB2261, SB2268, SB2271, SB2272, SB2320, SB2340, SB2347, SB2353, SB2363, SB2367, SB2372, SB2376, SB2386

Keywords: HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes

Transcript Highlights:

• These partnerships support export market development, specialty crop markets, micro grants, and critical
• These<00:02:57.680><c> partnerships</c><00:02:58.319><c> support</c><00:02:58.720><c> export</c><00:02
• :59.200><c> market</c> These partnerships support export market These partnerships support export market
• </c><00:10:18.000><c> and</c> &gt;&gt; Um there was a dip in that export and &gt;&gt; Um there was a
• dip in that export and also<00:10:19.040><c> there</c><00:10:19.360><c> was</c><00:10:20.000><c> um</

Bills: SB2350, SB2349, SB2407, SB3320

Keywords: agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, agribusiness, Department of Agriculture, regulatory functions, employee benefits, restorative practices, sustainability, environmental stewardship, local food systems, Native Hawaiian, workforce development, agricultural development, Hawaii Island, property manager, state employment, SB3320, Hawaii, Agribusiness Development Corporation

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SP 2350, which would transfer oversight of the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Development Division and the aquaculture and livestock support services branch to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. The Department of Agriculture and ADC both testified, with ADC opposing the bill as written while supporting the goal of strengthening agriculture. ADC said the transfer could create federal operational and coordination risks, jeopardize federal funding and program continuity, and was unnecessary because ADC is a business development entity, not a regulatory agency. The Hawaii Farmers Union also expressed concern that moving the programs could weaken the department’s ability to access federal resources, while the Hawaii Farm Bureau submitted written testimony and the Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association and H-Plan were noted as supporting the measure; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council was noted as opposing it. Much of the discussion focused on aquaculture’s economic potential and the role of regulation, permitting, and funding. Committee members questioned why aquaculture had not grown faster, citing current gross revenues of about $66 million last year, a prior high of $82 million, and a possible long-term target of $500 million. Testimony identified permitting and feed costs as major barriers, along with market conditions and water quality issues affecting producers. ADC described ongoing efforts on feed development, permitting streamlining, coastal-state collaboration on seaweed and restorative aquaculture, and national advocacy for more parity in seafood import standards. Members also pressed the Department of Agriculture on its leadership and priorities, criticizing the lack of bills and resources dedicated to aquaculture and asking whether the department should have more authority to pursue land purchases and development opportunities. The department said it relies on divisions and industry feedback for bill ideas, noted it funds an annual aquaculture survey, and said it was pursuing congressional earmarks and other funding for aquaculture parks, research, and export/import issues. ADC said it would work with the department if the bill passed, but that its current statute does not give it regulatory authority and any such change would require a statutory amendment.

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• In September of 2025, she facilitated a $1.2 billion wheat export deal between Idaho and Taiwan.
• 00:15:40.959><c> $1.2</c><00:15:41.760><c> billion</c><00:15:42.480><c> wheat</c><00:15:42.880><c> export
• </c> facilitated a $1.2 billion wheat export facilitated a $1.2 billion wheat export deal<00:15:43.600

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Running with hay, it depends how much of that hay gets produced, how much of that is exported versus
• And all of this requires a thorough understanding of how much the hay industry, how much of it is exported
• this, running with hay, it depends how much of that hay that gets produced, how much of that is exported
• And all of this requires a thorough understanding of how much the hay industry, how much of it is exported

Summary: The Financial Estimate Committee met on July 6, 2026, to begin work on the financial estimate for IP 28, after reviewing the statutory process and confirming that only IP 28 had cleared the signature threshold for consideration. Staff explained the committee’s duties under ORS 250.125 and the timeline for draft statements, public hearing, and final adoption. The committee also designated Carol Moreno C. Fuentes to file the committee’s eventual statements. Staff from the Department of Administrative Services and the Legislative Revenue Office presented preliminary analysis of IP 28, describing major uncertainties in estimating impacts because the measure is not a tax law change and would affect multiple industries and government functions. Preliminary figures discussed included an estimated $56.5 million loss in the current biennium and $6.7 million in reduced expenditures, with larger projected revenue losses of roughly $244.1 million to $258 million and reduced expenditures of $30.7 million to $34.9 million in 2027–29, plus $87.8 million to $88.3 million in increased expenditures. Analysts said the biggest effects would likely involve agriculture, fish and wildlife, hunting and fishing, local government enforcement, and possible shifts in state funding, but many impacts remained difficult to quantify. Committee members raised concerns about local government costs, law enforcement and prosecution burdens, impacts on the hospitality and recreation sectors, possible effects on tribal governments and treaty rights, and whether the measure would affect shellfish and crabbing. They also discussed the Humane Transition Fund, subsidies, possible litigation costs, and whether the statement should include broader uncertainty language and multiple scenarios. Members generally agreed the draft should be revised to better reflect uncertainty, clarify assumptions, and possibly use bullets or other formatting to improve readability. No vote was taken. The committee agreed to treat the current draft as a working version, with staff to revise it based on the discussion and return an updated draft before the next meeting scheduled for July 17 at 2 p.m., with both in-person and virtual participation available.

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• We're not focusing on exporting. In fact, I don't even think the discussions have come up yet, Mr.
• Was we going to export this to California and Arizona and somewhere else, or are we actually going to
• Need to consider exports in the near term.
• Consider exports. Thank you for that. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Representative.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Have there been any attempts for people to export water out of this region?
• the region, but well I guess I was there's not sufficient groundwater resources there to do a big export
• I was thinking about some of the fights back in 2015 where there was a proposal to export water from
• this bill make sure the groundwater district has the resources it needs to push back against future export

Bills: HB 5208, SB 863, SB 1243, SB 1624, SB 1965, SB 2660, SB 2702, SB 2885

Keywords: water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow

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• Our agriculture adds over $300 billion to our economy, and we have about 14 billion of agriculture exports
• And I have 28 offices scattered around the state, five export facilities, four on the Rio Grande. grand
• We operate the export facilities. Like I said, we have five of those.
• We export over almost. 1,500,000 head of livestock last year. The imports is done by the USDA.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• large amount of excess are uh exporting large amount of excess energy<00:07:00.440><c> to</c><00:07:
• </c> usage rather than maximizing exports usage rather than maximizing exports this<00:08:36.919><c>
• In my opinion, I do think it's reasonable to treat self-consumption and grid export from distributed
• Under current net metering law, self-consumption and export are treated equivalently; both offset the
• Under current net metering law, self-consumption and export are treated equivalently; both offset the

Bills: HF845

Keywords: net metering, distributed generation, solar energy, rooftop solar, renewable energy, utility rates, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, net billing, bill credits, cost of service study, standby charge, qualifying facility, energy policy, clean energy, customer generation, interconnection, Minnesota Statutes 216B.164

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• That's non-trivial, so there's a little bit of ability to import and export between the regions, but
• A lot of those imports or exports into MISO are economic.
• You may be importing some hours and then exporting in other hours.
• How much are we importing or exporting to other regions?
• How much are we importing or exporting to other regions?

Bills: HF75

Keywords: HF75, earned incentive release credit, earned incentive credits, revocation, revocable credits, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, prison discipline, incarcerated persons, inmate misconduct, facility rules, sentence reduction, supervised release, Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act, public safety, rehabilitation, prison credits, executed sentence, 1183, house