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• bringing competitive, high-paying jobs to our state and growing our economy with an eye toward green energy
• are not walking away from the commitments we've made to our schools, to our healthcare, to green energy
• 18:26.240> healthcare,<00:18:26.880> to<00:18:27.120> green<00:18:27.360> energy
• ,<00:18:27.919> to to our healthcare, to green energy, to to our healthcare, to green energy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Energy and Natural Resources Committee substitute for
• We've been doing that for years with the Energy Transition Act. Senator Scott, Mr.
• President, between two identical households, both of those households have had their energy costs increase
• We defined renewable energies, and we have defined what percentage of that power must be available to
• Section C or Item C on page 2 is the only change in this bill: rates designed to reduce the burden of energy

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• Some universities really focus on research, and that has been something that's especially in the energy
• <01:34:05.760> world that's especially in the energy world that's especially in the energy
• <01:36:15.040> matters<01:36:15.440> and Hill that deals with energy matters and Hill
• Man, it's fantastic some of the stuff that the School of Energy Research does and the applications that
• Man, it's fantastic some of the stuff that the School of Energy Research does and the applications that

Keywords: 916, all

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• The Natural Resources and Energy Committee has met and reports House Bill 535 should pass with House
• The Natural Resources and Energy Committee has met and reports House Bill 535 should pass with House
• House Joint Resolution 77 should pass, a joint resolution directing the Energy Planning and Inventory
• Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability
• resource viability and energy resource viability and energy affordability<00:10:21.720> in

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, and approved the journal from March 4, 2026. The chamber also received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 50 and 191 and requested concurrence. Several bills were reported for second reading and committee action, including measures on schools, barbering, virtual currency kiosks, eminent domain, DUI, fire protection, school district reporting, teacher certification, legal representation, cost and fee reporting, dentistry, credit insurance, harmful practices, elections, child welfare, health data, Medicaid directed payments, workplace violence in health care, utilities, solid waste, carbon sequestration, and coal/energy affordability. House Bill 534 was sent to the Rules Committee after receiving prior readings, and House Bill 600 was brought up for third reading and passage. House Bill 600, relating to the collection of delinquent tax bills, was explained as allowing counties to use a consolidated procedure to collect multiple delinquent tax cases more efficiently, requiring county attorney contracts with the Department of Revenue to include that option, and extending to counties some property-tax collection tools already used by cities for delinquent and dilapidated properties. A member from Jefferson raised concerns that the bill could allow foreclosure on occupied properties and warned about potential harm to elderly or low-income homeowners; the sponsor responded that the bill was not intended to remove anyone from their property. The House passed HB 600 by a vote of 82-11, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 662, concerning regulation of low-voltage battery-charged security fences by local governments, was described as a business-friendly measure supported by the Chamber of Commerce and affected industries, intended to define the fences and reduce regulatory uncertainty in commercial and industrial zones without removing local regulation. It passed unanimously, 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 364, relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members, was amended by House Floor Amendment 1 to define Commonwealth emergency pay and hazardous duty for Guard members on state active duty during emergencies. Supporters emphasized compensation for Guard members responding to disasters and emergencies, and members cited recent flood and crash responses as examples of their service. The bill passed 96-0, and a clincher was applied. House Bill 534, an elections bill, was taken up with House Committee Substitute 2 adopted. The sponsor said the bill was the product of work by the Secretary of State, the Board of Elections, county clerks, KREF, and others, and was intended to strengthen election laws. Debate focused on a provision that would remove from voter rolls individuals convicted of felonies even while appeals are pending; one member argued this would disenfranchise people before appeals are resolved and sought to offer an amendment, but a motion to suspend the rules for that amendment failed with only 18 votes in favor. Another member said the substitute was the best version of the bill and indicated he would offer amendments, including changes to the felony-appeal language and campaign finance timing, while also seeking to remove a section requiring federal cooperation. The transcript cuts off during that discussion, before final action on HB 534 is shown.

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• If we can do that, we're going to bring new energy, new residents, and create much needed housing.
• new residents we're going to Energy new residents we're going to create<00:18:19.080> much<00
• I'm the managing director of buildings at Fresh Energy.
• I'm with Fresh Energy.
• As this legislation moves forward, Fresh Energy recommends considering an additional tax incentive for

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I handle energy policy for Senator Brasso.
• orders for unleashing American energy orders for unleashing American energy and<00:23:32.960>
• :23:35.039> we and the national energy emergency, we and the national energy emergency, we also
• American uh unleashing American energy American uh unleashing American energy and<00:35:32.960><
• energy around that<01:02:45.920> piece.

Keywords: 916, all

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• There are no exception Energy Authority.
• This is your energy policy, folks.
• This is your energy policy, strategies.
• That's right off yours, energy projects.
• encourage investment in energy projects. encourage investment in energy projects.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Um, members have a separate 1:30 p.m. agenda that's joint with the Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental
• Um, members have a separate 1:30 p.m. agenda that's joint with the Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental
• Uh we would like to reconvene our Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and our friends from
• /c><00:32:42.120> on like to reconvene our Committee on like to reconvene our Committee on Energy
• <00:32:42.679> Intergovernmental<00:32:43.400> Affairs<00:32:43.840> and Energy

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing heard and acted on three measures related to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) and affordable housing policy. First, it considered GM 681, the nomination of Garth Yamanaka to the HHFDC Board of Directors. Yamanaka testified that he supports using all available tools to increase housing production, including open space and park dedication where feasible, more revenue-neutral and workforce housing, and a broad mix of housing types. Senators questioned him on priorities such as perpetual affordability, state- and county-owned projects, and whether HHFDC should focus more on revenue-neutral housing; he generally supported greater flexibility and more options, while emphasizing the need to consider feasibility and local market needs. The committee recommended GM 681 for advise and consent and adopted that recommendation unanimously, with Senator Fevella excused. The committee then heard GM 764, the nomination of Susan Coons to the HHFDC Board. Coons said she supports prioritizing state and government lands for affordable housing but stressed that the government cannot solve the housing shortage alone and should continue to engage private and nonprofit partners. In response to questions, she said HHFDC should give greater priority to perpetual affordability and could potentially devote more resources to revenue-neutral, income-blind housing, but she cautioned against blanket policies and said decisions should be guided by data, community needs, and project readiness. She also supported the idea of a 100,000-unit housing plan and said HHFDC should focus on more specific policies and projects. The committee recommended GM 764 for advise and consent and adopted the recommendation. Finally, the committee considered HCR 83, which supports using the dwelling unit revolving fund for pre-development costs through interim loans for government affordable housing projects. HHFDC testified in support and explained that it already has authority to make pre-development loans, but the resolution would provide policy support and comfort to the board. Members asked about loan security and default; HHFDC said such loans would typically be secured by land collateral and that it would not expect to forgive the loans. The committee agreed to pass the resolution with amendments, including adding committee report language about default and collateral and noting HHFDC’s existing authority. In a joint portion with the Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, the committees also took up HCR 98 HD1 and recommended it pass with amendments to clarify that the countywide housing pattern book applies only to the City and County of Honolulu and involves collaboration between Honolulu housing and planning agencies. All recommendations were adopted, and the hearing adjourned.

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• Energy prices are being impacted by the global trade war.
• We, despite having falling energy revenues in FY25 and in FY26, would have had three years of revenue
• Renewable energy development.
• for other taxes that we've And finally, on slide 34, the Environmental Conservation and Renewable Energy
• And we'll be hoping to publish that as soon as We can finish with the session and devote more energy

Keywords: 996, all

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• Refer to the Committee on Energy Resources.
• certain activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas for the Committee on Energy
• HB 2222 by Hernandez relating to the establishment of an energy efficiency program for school districts
• Texas located in connection with the performance of certain tests on the well for the Committee on Energy
• Operations of oil and gas also for the Committee on Environment Energy Resources AP 2257 by letter back

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• <01:06:52.480> and burn and some of them create energy and burn and some of them create energy
• <02:13:24.239> to requires the Department of Energy to requires the Department of Energy to
• terms of choosing among various energy terms of choosing among various energy sources,<02:14:14.079
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• The energy doesn't have to do it.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 525, which would have transferred administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the related board to OPLC. The chair said the sponsor was no longer interested in moving forward, and Representative Schmidt moved ITL. The motion passed 14-0 with two members absent, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. The committee then considered Senate Bill 182 on the maternal mortality review committee. The chair described a narrower amendment that would keep the name change, clarify operations so recommendations are returned to the appropriate entities, and expand contact with family members and close contacts, while dropping a proposed addition of a Department of Corrections member. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then moved ITL and placed on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 185, dealing with OPLC investigations and backlog reduction, received an update from OPLC General Counsel Nicholas Fry. He described efforts to improve public communication, clear the complaint backlog, standardize intake and expert review, add automated responses and website updates, use weekly legal-viability reviews, create preliminary investigation protocols, and establish a process for law-enforcement referrals. Members asked about board involvement and criminal-conviction cases; Fry said boards are kept informed and that such matters can proceed either through complaints or application/background-check processes. Representative Groa requested a follow-up update in January, and the committee agreed to an oral report then if needed. The bill was then voted ITL unanimously and placed on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 349 on optometrists performing ophthalmologic laser procedures. Dr. Angelique Sawyer testified in support, saying the amendment adds more specific proctoring and qualification requirements, based on language requested after earlier hearings, and that similar systems exist in other states. Representative Sers confirmed that the new sections were the key additions, while Representative Schmidt said he remained open to the concept but wanted a thorough review and asked about a subcommittee. The discussion was still ongoing when the transcript ended, with no vote recorded on HB 349.

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• Double the device’s weight, and you double the energy in a crash.
• Kinetic energy is the best measure of... ...because the maximum kinetic energy is not high enough.
• Kinetic energy is the best measure of potential damage.
• A 120-pound moped and 140-pound rider at 25 miles an hour have the same kinetic energy as an average
• A car at 25 miles an hour has the same energy and thus damage potential as a moped if it could go 98

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on the governor’s Ride Safe Act, S. 3077, and related micromobility bills. Chairs and administration officials described the bill as a statewide, speed-based framework for e-bikes, scooters, mopeds, and similar devices, intended to replace outdated device categories with clearer rules for age limits, helmets, equipment, operating locations, registration, insurance for higher-speed devices, and restrictions on tampering. They also emphasized improved crash-data collection, a working group for future updates, and battery safety standards such as UL certification to reduce fire risk. Committee members asked about enforcement, shared-use paths, commuter rail accommodations, battery storage, and how the bill would apply to other vehicles like quads; the administration said some issues would need further study or follow-up. Testimony from advocates, municipal officials, and commission members was mixed but generally supportive of clearer statewide rules. Transportation and safety advocates backed the speed-based tier system but urged additional measures, including a default speed limit on shared-use paths, automated enforcement, and more funding for Complete Streets and Shared Streets programs. Bike shop and police representatives said current laws are confusing for riders and law enforcement and that better definitions and data reporting are needed. Several speakers stressed that enforcement and education will be critical, and that local patchwork rules are difficult to apply consistently. Medical testimony strongly supported tighter protections for young riders. Pediatric emergency and trauma doctors described a sharp rise in serious injuries and deaths involving e-bikes and scooters, including severe pediatric cases, and urged amendments adding a minimum age for faster devices and a universal helmet requirement. They argued that the force and weight of these devices make crashes more dangerous than conventional bicycles and pointed to past Massachusetts safety laws as evidence that age and equipment restrictions can reduce injuries. Some public testimony opposed the bill as written, especially from moped commuters who argued that gas-powered mopeds are being treated differently from comparable electric devices and should be included in the framework. They called for clearer rules on bike-lane access, insurance, parking, and statewide standards for mopeds as vulnerable road users. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and questions only.

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• The clerk will read: Assembly Bill 2124 by Assembly Member Pacheco and others, relating to energy.
• Assembly Bill 2124 by Assembly Member Pacheco and others, relating to energy. Ms.
• rather than their actual energy usage.
• Before we vote on new energy mandates, let's make sure that we have the facts.
• Assembly Bill 2182 by Assembly Member Irwin, an act relating to energy.

Summary: The Assembly met on May 7, 2026, after an initial delay caused by the absence of a quorum, then proceeded with prayer, a moment of silence for victims of a hate-motivated attack at the Islamic Center in San Diego, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Speaker pro tempore then moved through the daily file, repeatedly urging members to be on time and at their desks as the House of Origin deadline approached. Procedural actions included dispensing with the journal, deferring some items, and moving AB 1667 to the inactive file. The bulk of the session was devoted to floor consideration of many bills, most of which passed with little or no opposition. Measures approved included bills on artificial intelligence provenance information (AB 2713), community college trustee compensation (AB 2528), transit camera enforcement and privacy (AB 1837), excess proceeds claims in taxation (AB 2705), HOA technical cleanup (AB 1892), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), child care planning in local general plans (AB 1914), greenhouse energy code flexibility (AB 2200), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), housing cleanup and density bonus measures (including AB 2390, AB 2480, AB 1567, AB 1751, and others), spay/neuter access (AB 2010), workforce housing financing tools (AB 2110), supportive housing and homelessness-related changes (AB 2146), mental health and health plan notification measures (AB 1598, AB 2613), student aid and education bills (AB 1534, AB 1636, AB 1669, AB 1728, AB 1784, AB 1871), public safety and criminal justice bills (AB 1546, AB 1572, AB 1872, AB 1877, AB 1932), and several health and social services measures (AB 1602, AB 1628, AB 1680, AB 1825, AB 1845, AB 1906, AB 1907, AB 1925). Most bills were described as support measures, often with bipartisan backing and no opposition, and passed by wide margins. A few bills drew more discussion, especially AB 1751, a housing/townhome bill that sparked extended debate over wages, prevailing wage, stakeholder engagement, and whether the measure could depress pay for construction trades; despite concerns and an opposition speech, it ultimately passed 44-0. AB 1793, which would allow symmetrical rounding of cash transactions to the nearest nickel in light of the penny’s phaseout, also drew light debate and passed 47-1. AB 1932, an urgency measure expanding community-based crisis response, passed with one no vote on both the urgency and the bill. Several urgency or 54-vote bills, including AB 1534 and AB 1932, required later roll calls or calls to be lifted, but all measures described in the transcript were ultimately approved.

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• Senate enrolled act number 69 being original Senate file 123, Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund, an act relating
• Message 305, concurrence requested: Senate File 123, Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund.
• Senate file 123, Wyoming Energy Senate file 123, Wyoming Energy Dominance<00:09:26.080> Fund.
• House<00:11:23.839> Bill<00:11:24.480> 120,<00:11:24.880> Energy<00:11:25.360>
• > Product House Bill 120, Energy Product House Bill 120, Energy Product Reclassification<00:11:26.880

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• Nuclear energy offer promising opportunities for delivering clean, firm, and dispatchable power which
• District 5 is home to Texas A&M's Relitz campus, and its energy-proving ground is working to advance
• The future looks bright for the role of nuclear energy. Energy and Texas's energy portfolio.
• I just want to welcome all the folks here that are helping advance the future. of nuclear energy.
• And advancing, really, energy freedom for this state and this country.

Keywords: legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.

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• Anytime you can execute classified research within the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy
• Puthoff mentioned the molten-salt nuclear energy technology research that's happening in my backyard.
• the world faces as far as water as far as cancer research, as far as providing another source of energy
• One that is really through UH Energy is to focus on workforce development.
• data analysis, AI, and robotics for energy integrity. robotics, and energy.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• House Bill 28, Delegate Fair, Higher Education, Private Career School, Advertising, Education, Energy
• > Education, Career School, Advertising, Education, Career School, Advertising, Education, Energy
• <00:09:10.480> House<00:09:10.720> Bill Energy, and the Environment.
• House Bill Energy, and the Environment.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, February 16, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 33 members present, heard an invocation from Reverend Lauren Holder of St. Martins in the Field Episcopal Church, and received several chamber introductions and welcomes, including district-night guests, former Delegate Sam Aurora, League of Conservation Voters constituents, and a new group of pages from across the state. The presiding officer also noted that a presentation by the state archivist in the old Senate chamber would be the main event of the evening. On the legislative side, the chamber read Senate Bill 960 on Maryland’s Public Charter School Program and school facilities funding rules, which was referred to the Rules Committee. Two bond initiatives were also read and sent to the Capital Budget Subcommittee: one for Carol Classical Charter School and one for Springboard Community Services’ Youth and Training Center. House Bills 28 and 226 were received from the House and referred to the appropriate standing committees. The Senate then announced that executive nominations would likely be held until the next day so more members could be present for votes. Caucus meetings were announced for the following morning, and a Senate Pass event was promoted for Thursday evening. After a quorum call showed 38 members present, the majority leader moved that the Senate recess to the old Senate chamber in about five minutes, and the motion was adopted without objection. The chamber was secured as members prepared to move for the evening program.

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• Then the legislature went ahead and passed the new energy policy. Thank you.
• Then the legislature went ahead and passed the new energy policy.
• 1, 2025, right up front, guided by the following goals, ensuring a cost-effective and affordable energy
• And you spoke about data centers, which I have a real concern about, not only the amount of energy that's

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight met with a quorum present and heard an update from Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler on the work of the Office of Public Counsel. Trierweiler described the office’s role in representing Florida utility customers in rate cases and related proceedings, including investor-owned electric, water, and wastewater matters. He emphasized the office’s use of depositions, expert witnesses, customer correspondence, and service hearings to challenge unsupported utility costs while seeking outcomes that are “fair, just, reasonable, and affordable.” A major focus of the presentation was the office’s work on large utility dockets, especially the Florida Power & Light rate case, as well as other recent cases involving Duke, TECO, Sunshine, and St. Joe. Trierweiler said the office had settled some cases but not others, had two appeals pending, and had filed motions for reconsideration where required. He also discussed storm cost recovery, affordability concerns, and the new challenge of data center tariffs and related energy and water demands. He said the office brought in new experts on affordability and data centers and was trying to get ahead of those issues through workshops and settlement efforts. Members asked questions about how customer input is gathered, how the office evaluates a fair profit for utilities, the role of settlements and counterproposals, and the impact of data centers on energy and water use. Trierweiler said customer voices come in through hearings and correspondence, that utilities are entitled to a fair return but not imprudent costs, and that the office is concerned about data center growth and its resource demands. No votes were taken, and the committee concluded its agenda and adjourned.

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• The third component is $500,000 for Energy Management Systems work in our initial capital budget
• We had a much larger request for energy management systems, but we can start with this investment of
• your list of potential additions, the $1.3 million for critical maintenance, and the $500,000 for Energy
• management and um maintenance energy management and um maintenance<01:34:04.199> infrastructure
• <01:37:44.000> management information on the energy management information on the energy management

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing and work session on House Bill 25A, the capital improvements appropriations bill, which Representative David Mills said was based on Governor Ayotte’s budget and included appropriations for capital improvements and extensions of prior appropriation lapses. The hearing drew testimony on several requested additions to the bill, with the chair noting the unusually large turnout and moving quickly through speakers. No questions were taken on the initial bill presentation, and the public hearing on HB 25A was later closed. The Community College System of New Hampshire asked for an additional $2.6 million, including $800,000 for IT infrastructure, $1.3 million for critical maintenance, and $500,000 for energy management systems. The witness said the money would address cybersecurity and online learning needs, replace failing boilers and a roof at several campuses, and prevent costly damage such as frozen pipes. The New Hampshire Veterans Home requested $1.5 million for ADA compliance and safety improvements, including floor replacement and wider doors, citing an upcoming VA inspection and the importance of preserving federal funding. Testimony also focused on career and technical education and airport funding. Milford CTE sought to keep $9.9 million in the budget for renovations after a local vote fell short, explaining the project had been scaled down from an earlier $60 million concept and that the school board wanted another chance to seek voter approval. On aviation, Concord, the New Hampshire Municipal Association, and Department of Transportation representatives urged restoring state matching funds for FAA airport grants, saying roughly $3.6 million in state money would leverage about $62 million to $65 million in federal funds for safety and infrastructure projects at public airports. Committee members asked about project selection, matching requirements, and the airport priority process, and witnesses said the program is driven by FAA-approved capital improvement plans and safety needs rather than business-return rankings.

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• absolute bleeding that is being done by this body on a day-to-day basis, sucking the life, blood, and energy
• Uh, this announcement is for members of House Energy and Environment.
• 50:43.280> House announcement is for members of House announcement is for members of House Energy
• 01:50:45.280> We<01:50:45.520> will<01:50:45.760> not<01:50:45.920> be Energy
• We will not be Energy and Environment.

Keywords: 981, all