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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on the Transportation Costs and Impact of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Aug 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think where we want to focus is ensuring people who don't have a choice, who only have one method of
- The low-carbon fuel standard is a cost-effective method of...
- The low carbon fuel standard is a cost-effective method of meeting our greenhouse gas goals, as you've
- So there might be some incentive to keep doing a low-cost effective method that also gives you money.
- “Might be some incentive to keep doing a low-cost effective method that also gives you money, but it’
Summary:
The hearing was a select committee discussion on the transportation costs and impacts of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), with opening remarks from the co-chairs and members emphasizing affordability, climate goals, and the need to explain the program’s benefits to the public. The first panel from CARB and the California Energy Commission described how LCFS works as a market-based, declining carbon-intensity program that rewards lower-carbon fuels, supports zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and is intended to reduce greenhouse gases and local air pollution. They argued the program has driven billions in private investment, increased alternative fuel use, and that LCFS credit prices are not the main driver of retail gasoline prices, which they said are dominated by crude oil, refining, and distribution costs.
Members questioned the panel on the gap between the regulatory target and actual carbon-intensity performance, the role of credit banking, which fuels are generating the most credits, how the 2025 amendments affected the program, and whether LCFS credits are truly additional. CARB explained that banking helps cost-effectiveness and investment certainty, that ethanol, renewable diesel, and biodiesel currently provide the largest volumes while electricity is expected to grow, and that the updated targets were informed by the state’s 2045 carbon-neutrality goals and the 2030 scoping plan. The Energy Commission said its data show environmental programs add some cost to gasoline but do not drive price volatility, which is mainly tied to crude oil and refinery margins.
The second panel, featuring academic and research experts, focused on program design, out-of-state credit generation, and broader economic effects. Speakers said LCFS is successful because it ties incentives to emissions benefit, uses life-cycle analysis, and allows flexible compliance that lowers costs compared with more direct regulation. They also said the program’s benefits generally outweigh costs, that it can reduce air pollution disparities and support equity, but that some issues—especially indirect land use change, additionality, and older program assumptions—need more research and may warrant future rulemaking. One researcher noted that while LCFS likely raises gasoline prices somewhat, the effect is uncertain by design and usually smaller than normal market fluctuations, and another warned that limiting credit generation too narrowly could create legal and efficiency problems.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- removes the existing sunset for the Los Angeles Unified School District's best value procurement method
- The best value procurement method allows schools to consider factors such as experience, quality, and
- That method has proven to be a success and it's imperative that school districts across California have
- Composting livestock carcasses is a method already allowed in 42 other states, and more are moving in
- Their regulatory methods are punitive, and it's really scary for pharmacists that engage in compound
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/17/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- PFAS compounds, but this particular method looked at 36 of them. So that's the sum of the 36.
- Um, but they are the only effective method I have of dealing with bears and birds of prey.
- Um, but they are the only effective method I have of dealing with bears and birds of prey."
- of protecting our livestock from methods of protecting our livestock from attack<05:00:39.680>
or - <05:00:50.878>
of less humane and ecological methods of less humane and ecological methods
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have finished up C classes across the state, digital literacy classes.
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the <00:41:38.319>state, <00:41:38.720>digital <00:41:39.119>literacy - across the state, digital literacy across the state, digital literacy classes.<00:41:40.560>
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now more than ever, VA needs flexibility and creative methods to address its infrastructure needs.
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flexibility <04:20:48.720>and <04:20:49.040>creative <04:20:49.439>methods - needs flexibility and creative methods needs flexibility and creative methods to<04:20:50.000>
- He got the right to vote after he took a literacy test after he had to answer two sets of questions because
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- We also employ skip-tracing methods to find other potential addresses out there.
- We also employ skip tracing methods to find other potential addresses out there.
Summary:
The Joint Budget Committee’s Claims Review and Litigation Oversight Subcommittee met to consider two proposed litigation settlements from the Department of Corrections and one appealed claim from the Claims Commission. In the first settlement, Caroline Arnett v. Larry Norris, et al., members asked about the underlying sexual assault allegations, whether policies had changed, and whether PREA audits and other safeguards were in place. The department said audits were underway and that steps had been taken to prevent similar conduct. The committee approved the settlement by voice vote. In the second settlement, Latasha Ridgel v. Arkansas Department of Corrections, members raised concerns about the length of the case and the fact that it involved similar allegations. The department cited attorney turnover, COVID-related delays, and scheduling difficulties; the settlement was approved by voice vote.
The committee then reviewed Sharon Greer and Deanna Hayes v. Commissioner of State Lands, an appeal of a Claims Commission dismissal involving a 2009 tax sale of family property in Crittenden County. The claimants said they did not learn of the sale or the $4,200 in excess proceeds until 2025, and argued that notice was inadequate and that the overage should not have gone to the county. The Commissioner of State Lands’ office responded that notice was sent to addresses on file, certified mail receipts were returned, and a post-sale notice explained the process for contesting the sale and claiming excess proceeds. The office also argued the claim was untimely, that the commission lacked jurisdiction, and that state law bars monetary damages against the commissioner for actions related to tax-delinquent land sales.
Members discussed broader concerns about the tax-sale and excess-proceeds process, including whether excess proceeds should be held longer or routed differently, but noted those issues would require legislative changes rather than action in this case. The committee then voted to affirm the Claims Commission’s dismissal of the claim. The meeting adjourned after the motion passed.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- It helps protect our right to farm using proven, science-based methods to feed our families, our neighbors
- It helps protect our right to farm using proven, science-based methods to feed our families, our neighbors
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture met for its third meeting with Chairman Fister presiding in place of Chairman Dossett. The committee recognized visiting Kentucky Farm Bureau collegiate chapters from UK, Morehead State, and Murray State, along with a student guest from Lafayette High School. After a roll call established a quorum, the committee took up House Bill 111, sponsored by Representative Ryan Bivens, with testimony from Nikki Ellis of the Kentucky Pork Producers Association.
HB 111 was described as a measure requested by pork producers to protect farmers’ authority over livestock care and health decisions, and to prevent outside interference or pressure from activists or out-of-state regulations. Supporters said the bill helps preserve family farms, supports Kentucky’s pork industry, and protects science-based farming practices. Committee members asked about the bill’s language regarding veterinary consultation and public health outbreaks; the sponsor said the bill was not intended to block state or federal officials in a disease emergency, but to leave day-to-day decisions with the farmer or livestock owner. Representative Dossett also noted the bill would help ensure farmers can continue purchasing animal health supplies.
The committee adopted a committee substitute and then approved HB 111 by roll call vote, with members voting overwhelmingly in favor and no recorded opposition. Several members explained their yes votes, citing the committee substitute’s improved language and agreement that livestock health decisions should remain with the farm owner and veterinarian. After the bill passed, the chair announced a lunch invitation from the Kentucky Association of County Agriculture Agents and the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, and the committee adjourned.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- They're a little short because they're finding that with texting and other methods now that people communicate
- I'm trying to see in the bill where it talks about how it's distributed or what's the scoring method
Summary:
The committee met to work on three remaining policy bills. On HB 2225, members discussed an amendment reducing the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund housing grant program from $50 million to $30 million, lowering the maximum grant amount, and clarifying that existing lots can qualify after a certificate of occupancy is issued so the program can help communities like Watford City and Williston use prepared lots. Members also discussed the matching requirements, tribal eligibility, and how Commerce would score applications to ensure the money lowers lot costs rather than being absorbed by political subdivisions. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Murphy was assigned to carry the bill.
The committee then took up SB 2200, which funds the 988 crisis hotline. After discussion, members agreed to strip out the proposed phone-line charge approach and instead provide a $500,000 appropriation from the Community Health Care Trust Fund, consistent with the Senate version, to supplement existing funding for increased staffing and texting-related demand. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Nelson will carry the bill.
Finally, the committee considered SB 2342, which creates a value-added milk processing facility incentive program. The amendment reduced the proposed line of credit from $10 million to $5 million, with the program intended to support dairy-related processing infrastructure such as utilities, roads, water, wastewater, and rail access. Members noted the program would be administered through the Agriculture Diversification and Development Committee, could potentially support one or multiple facilities, and sunsets June 30, 2027. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Brandenburg will carry the bill. The committee then adjourned, planning to reconvene the next morning to take up additional bills and budget adjustments.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Alabama, I think, is either the only one or one of two in the country that has that method.
- So that's not... it's on... ...that method.
Keywords:
hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, fatal crash, vehicular homicide, child support, survivor benefits, orphaned child, guardian death
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Right, and what I've learned from talking to the tax assessor collectors, there are more... multiple methods
- no, as most people think about it, a personal capital gains tax. sure that by statute or by other methods
Keywords:
school district, ad valorem tax, local revenue, tax collection, education funding, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure, Texas-Mexico border, ad valorem taxation, farm products, livestock, timber, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Password a string of characters or other secure method used to enable, or other secure method used to
- Any methods implemented third party. C. Any methods implemented third party. C.
- A, commercially available methods that are commercially available methods that are commercially available
- One, verify through the app store data sharing methods. I the app store data sharing methods.
- A, age verification following methods. A, age verification following methods.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- we implemented the valuebased since we implemented the valuebased reimbursement<00:47:45.040>
method - <00:47:45.520>
for <00:47:46.079>um <00:47:46.240>nursing reimbursement method - for um nursing reimbursement method for um nursing facilities.<00:47:47.359>
Prior <00:47:47.680 - This provision is saying we need to study these and see if we could come up with a standardized method
- for setting rates so standardized method for setting rates so that<01:21:26.719>
we're <01:21:
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- 2016 or 2017 or so when a new funding policy was adopted and we moved to a different amortization method
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a <00:08:44.560>different <00:08:44.720>amortization <00:08:45.440>method - moved to a different amortization method moved to a different amortization method referring<00:08
- is a long term and if matter what method is a long term and if you<00:57:03.359>
think <00:57: - Has the board looked at any method of having some sort of payment when someone privatizes something or
Summary:
The committee heard an update from PERS Executive Director Higgins, who reported that the system has about $38 billion in assets, earned roughly 11.7% last fiscal year, and is about 57% funded. He thanked lawmakers for a newly passed $1 billion funding bill and emphasized that funding the existing system remains the top priority. Higgins also noted that the board’s actuarially recommended contribution is about 26% of payroll, while the system is currently receiving about 18.4%, and said PERS will return later in session with a few requested bills.
Higgins addressed several policy topics under discussion this session, including return-to-work rules, first responders, and Tier 5. He said return-to-work changes are possible if the law is changed and funding implications are addressed. For first responders, he said any special treatment should be done within PERS rather than by creating a separate system, with the affected group and parameters clearly defined and fully funded. He also said the new Tier 5 hybrid plan is being implemented on track for March 1 and is projected to improve the system’s long-term financial position by reducing future liabilities and helping pay down the unfunded liability.
Members then questioned Higgins about the system’s funding policy, the 30-year closed amortization period used in the ADC calculation, and whether that approach should be revisited in light of recent funding actions and changes in assumptions. Higgins said the board reviews the policy annually, that the closed amortization approach was chosen to better pay down the unfunded liability, and that the annual valuation and experience studies already incorporate recent funding changes, Tier 5, and the phased employer-rate increases. He acknowledged that a significant new infusion of funding could justify reviewing the amortization period, but cautioned against changing it too often because it could undermine progress toward paying down the unfunded liability.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 01/05/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- legislation and policy made in other states to determine equitable and comprehensive fuel assessment methods
- And I suppose you could do... there's a method out there that I think you could have electronically done
- a there's a method out there that<00:23:01.200>
I <00:23:01.360>think <00:23:01.520> - So to me, this is non-negotiable, and I'd rather be practical and have a method that actually gets us
- <00:49:38.559>
that practical and have a method that practical and have a method that actually
Summary:
The working group approved the prior meeting minutes with one correction to reflect Laura Ziggler’s attendance. Staff then outlined the report due February 13, 2026, which must summarize the group’s activities and include findings and recommendations adopted by the group; the report will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. The chair emphasized that the group’s charge is broad and includes analyzing electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, developing policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding, and reviewing other states’ laws and policies.
Discussion focused heavily on how to replace declining gas tax revenue as more vehicles become electric. The chair framed the issue as a fairness and implementation challenge, noting that EVs are a growing share of the fleet and that the group should consider both policy and funding, not just one or the other. Members and guests raised several ideas already submitted, including a road user charge, changes to the EV charging tax, ending or modifying the EV surcharge, broadening the tax to publicly owned charging stations, reducing the charging level threshold to level 2, ending sales tax on electricity, addressing off-road use, and expanding the definition of auto parts to include charging equipment.
Representative Elkins argued that charging based on electricity used at home is impractical for most vehicles, that public charging is already much more expensive than home charging, and that the current sales tax plus surcharge amounts to double taxation for public-charging users. He said a mileage-based user charge modeled on Utah’s approach is workable, could be phased in, and could preserve privacy by allowing a voluntary or alternative method for home charging estimates. Senator Howe responded that home electricity use can be estimated similarly to mileage deductions on taxes and said the state should tax all electricity used as fuel, regardless of charger level, if it can be identified. Other speakers echoed that all road users should pay a fair share and that the main challenge is implementation. Tony Kis of Quick Trip asked that a late letter be included in the record and urged clarification of the sales, use, excise tax, and collection rules to avoid double taxation and reduce administrative burden, noting the current monthly collection date and suggesting the group should streamline collection methods. No final policy decisions or votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think that a political subdivision should solely use that contracting method for a project, but
- And so I certainly think that there's room for improvement in the procurement method and how they're
- Improvement in the procurement method and how they're scored.
- But in my opinion, it is a helpful construction procurement method, especially on a larger, more complex
- This is a required scoring attribute throughout the project, but there is no qualitative method for scoring
Summary:
The task force reviewed survey results from state agencies on potential statutory revisions, with Levi reporting 70 proposals from 20 agencies and noting that about 33 might become agency pre-file bills. Members discussed the need to share the survey more broadly within higher education and to better coordinate issues involving IT and other cross-agency functions. The task force then heard from the Office of Management and Budget on three topics: concessions, architect/engineering pre-qualification, and legal notices. OMB said the concessions law is outdated and inconsistent with current practice, and suggested a collaborative rewrite to allow best-value evaluation, raise the threshold, and standardize solicitation templates. On architect/engineering pre-qualification, OMB proposed expanding authority beyond current state-agency limits and creating uniform templates. On legal notices, OMB proposed modernizing publication requirements, exploring online and abbreviated notices, and working with newspapers and other stakeholders on technology and accessibility improvements.
Members asked about where concession revenues go, whether political subdivisions must follow the same rules, and how to move from discussion to action. The task force agreed to have OMB work with Legislative Council and affected stakeholders to develop bill drafts, and the motion passed unanimously. The University of North Dakota then presented a series of proposed revisions focused on public buildings and procurement. UND asked to rework the definition of construction so routine maintenance and one-for-one replacements over $250,000 would not automatically trigger public-improvement requirements, suggested raising the threshold to $500,000, and asked for more flexibility based on project complexity and risk. UND also proposed changes to public bid advertisements to reflect electronic bidding, revisions to construction manager-at-risk selection criteria, changes to architect/engineer procurement rules, an increase in the direct-hire design threshold, and a higher legislative-consent threshold for privately funded projects. The task force supported having UND work with counsel and OMB to develop bill drafts, and that motion also passed.
The Department of Public Instruction concluded with proposed cleanup to credentialing and education statutes. DPI recommended reviewing its credential categories for relevance, possibly transferring credentialing authority to the Education Standards and Practices Board, removing outdated school safety patrol language, clarifying waiver provisions, and updating dyslexia screening reporting requirements so the statute reflects current practice. Members focused mainly on whether the dyslexia reporting requirement should remain, and DPI said the screening itself would continue even if reporting language were revised. No votes were taken on DPI’s suggestions, and the task force recessed after the presentation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and alert potential violators. allowing them to evade enforcement, expose confidential sources or methods
- They will still be protected if they use either method, right? Say that again, ma'am.
- They will still be protected if they're using either method? Well, based upon...
- , if that's not enough, each code includes. ...up front in the code under the alternate means and methods
- They're opposed to foam and methodics, because anything that is good for our industry is bad for their
Bills:
HB45, HB755, HB 1232, HB1555, HB2460, HB2702, HB2973, HB3120, HB3225, HB3314, HB3356, HB3371, HB3634, HB3638, HB4247, HB4283, HB4290, HB4302, HB4503, HB4511, HB4565, HB4581, HB4627, HB4632, HB4660, HB4668, HB4960, HB5042, HB45
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House state government committee hears Gov. Walz's anti-fraud package 3/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- must continue to improve and evolve our oversight and detection efforts as fraudsters evolve their methods
- We know bad actors continue to evolve their attack methods, and as technology capabilities evolve, we
- We know bad actors continue to evolve their attack methods, and as technology capabilities evolve, we
- We know bad actors continue to evolve their attack methods, and as technology capabilities evolve, we
- We know bad actors continue to evolve their attack methods, and as technology capabilities evolve, we
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- However, a severe lack of available preceptors and limited methods to find them have...
- However, a severe lack of available preceptors and limited methods to find them have Lack of available
- preceptors and limited methods to find them have left students to navigate a broken system on their
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- creates the Equalization Reserve Account to address that disparity in a fiscally responsible, stable method
- joined by Little Manila Rising, Brasmatic Research and Strategy, Californians Together, the Village Method
- So their learning method may be preferred, maybe different. Why? What? Preference may be different.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (3-26-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Then you're sitting here trying to get it sent in over a very non-secure method, and it just creates
- Then you're sitting here trying to get it sent in over a very non-secure method, and it just creates
- Then you're sitting here trying to get it sent in over a very non-secure method, and it just creates