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ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 27th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Constitution sets those legal boundaries between the state power and the federal power.
  • And then in Section 10, these are powers denied by states.
  • Constitution sets those legal boundaries between the state power and the federal power. The U.S.
  • Constitution sets those legal boundaries between the state power and the federal power.
  • The federal government has limited powers. The states have limited powers.
Committee: House State Affairs
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Wednesday, February 25. It then introduced several RS measures: RS 33439, a cleanup bill striking duplicative language; RS 3344, which updates the Children’s and Library Protection Act framework by adding a definition of “adolescent minor” and narrowing harmful-material language; RS 33470 C1, which requires sub-district fire commissioners to be electors residing in the sub-district; RS 32895, removing obsolete code on securities lending; and RS 32900, repealing outdated liquor-code provisions, though members raised questions about why some repealed sections were still needed and the sponsor said the liquor division would likely need to return for further explanation. The committee then heard House Bill 650, sponsored by Representative Boyle and Representative Scott, which would place a statement of federalism and state sovereignty into Idaho Code. Supporters said it would reaffirm constitutional limits on federal and state power and help Idaho assert its position in disputes over federal overreach, land, water, and natural resources; the Idaho Farm Bureau testified in support. Opponents argued the bill was unnecessary, potentially unconstitutional, could create litigation costs, and raised concerns about tribal sovereignty and whether the measure created new legal standards beyond existing constitutional law. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to send House Bill 650 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The roll call passed 11-2, with Representatives Church and Haas voting no. The chair closed by praising the committee’s civil and substantive debate.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 9th, 2026 at 11:18 am

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • your Honorary Lieutenant Governor, Sophia Trujillo.
  • She is a woman that was recognized by two governors, Mr. President.
  • Seeing no objection on that order of business, message from the governor.
  • Respectfully yours, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor.
  • The journal will show the message from the governor has been received.
Keywords: 996, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 29th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then that was why the 13th Amendment came out of that and gave them the power to do that.
  • And the governor put a proposal in for the 2027 one.
  • Now, the governor went ahead and did a 3% cut to all agencies, excluding just a couple of them.
  • We are Representative Tanner: Input by the governor, we passed a tax deduction.
  • If you actually looked, the governor had built in with his budget $200 million in a tax cut.
Committee: House State Affairs
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from January 26 and 27, then introduced RS 33100, a proposal by Representative Alfieri to let county clerks use people excused from jury duty as poll workers, with those volunteers then being excused from jury duty for two years. It also introduced RS 33107 C1, Representative Hill’s revised flag bill, which would restrict government entities from displaying political, religious, or ideological flags on government property while allowing the American flag, state flag, military flags, university flags, and certain older city or county flags; the bill includes a daily penalty and enforcement by the Attorney General. Several members raised concerns about carve-outs, local community displays, and the impact on events such as Basque heritage observances, school and PTA displays, and city boulevard flags, and Representatives Church, Haas, and Bingham voted no on the motion to introduce. The committee then introduced RS 33090, Representative Tanner’s House concurrent resolution calling for an Article V balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Tanner argued that federal debt and spending are unsustainable and that states should push Congress to act; opponents warned about the dangers of a constitutional convention, while Tanner and Alfieri emphasized that Article V provides a state-led amendment process. The motion passed, with Representatives Boyle, Haas, and Church recorded as voting no. After the bill introductions, Tanner gave an extended overview of the state budget process through JFAC. He said Idaho’s revenue remains above forecast, but the state faces ongoing spending pressures, especially Medicaid, conformity costs tied to federal tax changes, and other supplemental requests. He warned against relying too heavily on one-time funds or the rainy day fund, urged caution on fiscal notes and new ongoing spending, and said some cuts and holdbacks may be needed to preserve the ending balance and protect reserves for a future recession. Members questioned him about Medicaid overruns, reserve use, roads, fire funding, and dedicated funds, and Tanner said many large budget drivers are constrained by federal or statutory requirements. The committee adjourned after the presentation.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, July 13, 2026

Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, sir. um send a letter to the governor to send um send a letter to the governor to send the
  • Um, for us it's real powerful to days.
  • I was as determined by the governor.
  • </c> provisions dealing with coal fired power provisions dealing with coal fired power plants. plants
  • soon, but I wondered if uh new governor soon, but I wondered if uh Governor<02:54:46.240><c> Gordon<
Keywords: 916, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 21st, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'll mention that all of these adjustments were recommended by the governor.
  • Separately, the governor has also recommended the elimination...
  • And as you heard, the governor did everything he could to protect...
  • And as you heard, the governor did everything he could to protect.
  • What that means has been very, very important and very powerful in our schools.
Keywords: 989, all
Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation on the K-12 public school support budget, including how support units, career ladder funding, health insurance, discretionary funding, transportation, facilities, and the Public Education Stabilization Fund (PSIF) work. Legislative Services explained that FY 2026 support units were revised downward, creating a $22.3 million ongoing general fund reduction, and walked through the FY 2027 agency request and governor’s recommendation. The governor recommended no increase for population forecast adjustments, but did recommend some statutory and policy changes, including shifting certain interest earnings to the general fund and reducing funding for some virtual school and IDLA-related items. The agency request also included one-time proposals for a high-needs special education fund and a regional service model for related services. Members asked extensive questions about how career ladder dollars are distributed, how health insurance and discretionary funds interact, why the health insurance increase in the budget differed from current plan estimates, and how facilities money under House Bill 292 is used. There were also questions about the size and use of the Idaho Career Ready Students fund, the maintenance-of-effort implications of special education funding, and whether some special education costs are being used for student housing or other noninstructional expenses. The superintendent and budget staff emphasized that many of the budget lines are formula-driven or statutorily required, that local districts determine actual staffing and spending within those formulas, and that special education costs continue to outpace available funding. Superintendent Debbie Critchfield then framed the budget request around enrollment trends, shifting demographics, and the need for more flexibility in how districts use existing dollars. She highlighted proposed categorical flexibility for some funds, changes to digital content and curriculum distribution, continued literacy gains, growth in career technical education programs funded through Idaho Career Ready Students, and the importance of endowment and Millennium Fund support. She also described the special education proposals as a temporary bridge while the state considers larger formula changes and noted a near $100 million gap between special education spending and funding. She further outlined planned federal waiver requests on assessments and flexibility, and said the department is seeking more state control over testing and reporting requirements. The committee did not take final action on the budget during this portion of the meeting. Members raised concerns about interest transfers from dedicated funds, the complexity of the funding formula, special education accountability, and whether the state should revisit the overall school funding model. Several follow-up data requests were made, including information on health insurance participation, regional special education service needs, and school contingency fund balances.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 3 Jan 14th, 2026

Idaho Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We thank you for our institutions, our written Constitution, our separation of powers, our rule of law
  • Messages from the governor. The Senate is at the eighth order.
  • From the governor, the Senate is at the eighth order.
  • Sincerely, Brad Little, Governor of Idaho.
  • Sincerely, Brad Little, Governor of Idaho.
Summary: The Senate convened with all 35 members present, approved the prior day’s journal as corrected, and then moved through prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The prayer reflected on the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and asked for guidance for the Senate and the nation. The body then received gubernatorial messages announcing several appointments and reappointments, including to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, the Commission on Human Rights, the Board of Environmental Quality, the Commission of Pardons and Parole, the Department of Finance, and the Treasurer’s Investment Advisory Board. These appointments were referred to the appropriate committees for confirmation review: Commerce and Human Resources, State Affairs, Health and Welfare, and Judiciary and Rules. During miscellaneous business, senators made announcements about the Boise Metro Chamber lunch and introduced a constituent guest. The Senate also noted plans to swear in attachés the following day. No legislation was debated or voted on, and the chamber adjourned by motion until 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 36 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A message from Her Excellency the Governor, making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide
  • The message from Her Excellency the Governor was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Lieutenant Governor, and the Executive Council.
  • The Chair recognizes Her Excellency, the Governor, Maura Healey. Thank you so much.
  • The sergeant-at-arms will escort the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Executive Council from
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House received a Governor’s message on fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The Committee on Rules reported several resolutions, including honors for Abby Goodman, a resolution reaffirming Massachusetts-Taiwan friendship, recognition of the Cambodian-American community’s Khmer New Year celebration, and Elks National Youth Week; the House suspended the rules and approved them. The House also concurred with Senate petitions on assisted living residences and medication administration in rest homes, sending them to the Committee on Aging and Independence. The main legislative business was House Bill 5279/5375, the transportation bond bill financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. Ways and Means recommended a substitute bill, House 5375, with a $2.737 billion general obligation bond authorization, and the House adopted the amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading. Later, the House took up House 5375 directly, heard support from members emphasizing Chapter 90 road funding, municipal flexibility, rural road mileage distribution, and broader transportation investments, and then passed the bill to be engrossed by roll call vote, 155-0. The House also passed House Bill 5371, authorizing grants of easements or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston, to be engrossed. In addition, the chamber received and filed the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s report on the March 31, 2026 special election for the 5th Essex District, adopted an order to escort the Governor and Executive Council into the chamber, and administered the oaths of office to Representative-elect Andrew Tarr. The session ended with an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 36 Apr 15th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A message from Her Excellency the Governor, making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide
  • The message from Her Excellency the Governor was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Lieutenant Governor, and the Executive Council.
  • The Chair recognizes Her Excellency, the Governor, Maura Healey. Thank you so much.
  • The sergeant-at-arms will escort the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Executive Council from
Keywords: 1212, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 56 (3-31-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> governor veto. governor veto.
  • </c><03:28:00.479><c> Motion</c> governor notwithstanding. Motion governor notwithstanding.
  • Does have a delivery to the governor,<05:28:42.878><c> too?</c> governor, too? governor, too?
  • . governor. governor.
  • Clerk, I've two the governor. Mr.
Bills: HB567 , HB776 , HB2 , HB568 , HB619
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Special Session 2026 May 8th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yeah. the power. Yeah.
  • </c><03:36:33.760><c> lines</c> be rivers or roads or even power lines be rivers or roads or even power
  • We are fighting down here for power that is not our power. The power belongs to the people.
  • power that is<04:10:26.160><c> not</c><04:10:26.560><c> our</c><04:10:27.120><c> power.
  • </c> is not our power. is not our power.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 35 senators. The journal was adopted without objection, absent senators were excused, and there were no house messages, committee reports, motions, or resolutions before the first bill was called. The main item of business was House Bill 1, described as a conditional measure to set a process for electing U.S. House candidates in Alabama’s congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 if a federal court order lifts current injunctions. The sponsor said the bill would only take effect if the court order is issued and would allow quick compliance with federal rulings. Debate centered on whether the bill was truly responsive to the court or instead an attempt at mid-decade redistricting; opponents argued it would violate Alabama’s constitutional limits on elections and ignore the court’s redistricting orders, while supporters said they were trying to comply with the court and that the issue was partisan rather than personal. Much of the discussion focused on Allen v. Milligan, the Voting Rights Act, and the meaning of the court’s injunctions. One senator argued the bill would dilute Black voting strength and was being driven by national Republican politics, while the sponsor and others insisted the legislature was acting only conditionally and that the court had not ordered the specific action being debated. The exchange became lengthy and contentious, but no final vote or other action on HB1 was taken in the portion provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jan 29th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Messages from the Governor will be deemed read. Messages from the Assembly will be deemed read.
  • start by recognizing all of you, the significant action that this body, the First Partner, and the Governor
  • start by recognizing all of you, the significant action that this body, the First Partner, and the Governor
  • So we have the power... ...back saying, what could I have done differently?
  • So we have the power to do things differently. And we're doing it.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized guests in the gallery. The body then took up several gubernatorial appointments: confirmation of Hampas to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, and Diane White to the State Mining and Geology Board. Each appointment was presented by Senator Grove and approved by roll call, with later calls on the items lifted and the confirmations finalized by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The main floor debate centered on SCR 112, designating January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Senator Grove and several colleagues described human trafficking as modern-day slavery and emphasized survivor support, law enforcement tools, public awareness, and the vulnerability of foster youth, Indigenous women and girls, immigrants, and children targeted online or in hotels and other venues. Senators Rubio, Troy, Valadez, Arreguín, Wahab, and others spoke in strong support, citing local cases, online grooming, and the need for prevention and services. The resolution was adopted on a 38-0 vote. The Senate also adopted SR 74, which amended the Senate’s standing rules to create two new committees: Emergency Management, and Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. Senator Ashby explained that the new committees would better address wildfire response, disaster preparedness, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and consumer protection. The chamber then approved a consent calendar containing SB 557, SB 57, SB 674, SB 623, and SB 837, all by 39-0 votes. The Pro Tem thanked members and staff for completing deadline-week work and announced the next floor session for February 2, 2026.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Aug 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Following message from the governor and secretary, read the message.
  • Including others, respectfully submitted Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, to nominations.
  • Over in the House, there were 95 Democrats and 55 Republicans and a Democrat governor, Mark White.
  • Well, that's interesting when you take away the agency's power to prosecute and rely on local prosecutors
  • There's another instance of this body arrogating the powers that properly lie with city officials, substituting
Bills: SB 10 , SB 8 , SB 15 , SB 12 , SB 6 , SB 13 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2024, the governor charged the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board with creating the Health
  • The substitute increases the number of members appointed by the governor to the commission from one.
  • The substitute also requires members appointed by the lieutenant governor and the speaker to each consist
  • .the fact that the statute, as it currently exists, defines bullying as exploiting an imbalance of power
  • It simply defines it, as I said a moment ago, as an imbalance of power that involves engaging in written
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 3rd, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We acknowledge you as and your power.
  • They have the power.
  • If there's no &gt;&gt; They have the power.
  • </c> why we are governor. We are government. why we are governor. We are government.
  • He come gonna be the next governor.
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer by Pastor Jeremy Ward and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sophia Woods. A quorum was established with 27 senators present, and the Senate adopted routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The chamber also referred Executive Message 69, appointing Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission, to the Committee on Confirmations. The Senate received several Judiciary Committee reports. House Bills 41 and 149 and Senate Bills 230, 87, 169, 238, and 233 were reported favorably, with amendments on Senate Bills 87, 169, and 233. Those measures received second reading and were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 31, commending Mackenzie Grace Stigel, and Senate Joint Resolution 32, recognizing the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science for its national ranking; guests from the school were welcomed in the gallery. The Rules Committee report was then adopted by a 33-0 vote, setting a special order calendar that included Senate Bill 71 on administrative rules, along with several other bills on dredging, county subdivisions, legislative matters, public corruption, rural hospital investment, minority affairs, campaign finance, and natural resources. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 71, the “sound science” bill, which would limit state agencies from adopting environmental rules more stringent than federal law and require science-based standards where federal law is absent. Senator Coleman-Madison offered an amendment to preserve stronger scientific and causal standards, arguing the bill could weaken protections in heavily burdened communities; the amendment failed on a roll call vote of 25 nays to 1 yea. Senators then continued debating the bill’s effect on ADEM’s authority, emergency rulemaking, federal standards, and environmental enforcement in Alabama.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee May 6th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in many parts of California, losing power is an inconvenience.
  • It's called the Public Safety Power Shutoff.
  • The reason being is, you know, we do get notices that power will be shut off.
  • They power medical devices, and they allow businesses to stay open.
  • I know initially when the power shutoff program was initially, it was very broad.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Energy Supply, Energy Conservation, and Energy Resilience Dec 3rd, 2025

Joint Committee on Energy Supply, Energy Conservation, and Energy Resilience

Transcript Highlights:
  • It all originated with Governor Ferguson's Executive Order 25-05 back in February.
  • nuclear power, like small modular reactors, was a viable resource for data centers.
  • Oh, Nuclear power, like small modular reactors, was a viable resource for data centers.
  • We're seeing really significant flows of power across the system.
  • I had this really fun summer where I got to visit Yakima Power twice.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Energy Supply, Energy Conservation, and Energy Resilience opened by electing Senator Shoemake as chair and Representative Alex Ibarra as vice chair. Members then moved into a series of work sessions focused on data centers, transmission, and workforce needs tied to Washington’s clean energy and grid planning challenges. Kate Bruns and Glenn Blackman presented preliminary findings from the governor’s Data Center work group, created under Executive Order 25-05. They said the group met for six months, received more than 1,000 public comments, and included representatives from agencies, industry, tribes, labor, utilities, environmental groups, and research institutions. The presenters emphasized that data centers are expected to be the largest source of load growth over the next five to ten years, creating concerns about grid capacity, ratepayer impacts, forecasting, water use, backup generation, and compatibility with Washington’s energy and climate laws. They described nine recommendations, including protecting existing energy and climate policy, improving forecasting, seeking more clean power and transmission, and encouraging flexible data center operations. A proposed tax incentive change that would have expanded eligibility while tying the exemption to new clean electricity sources narrowly failed in the work group. Members asked about tribal consultation, cooling technologies, and local benefits from data centers; the presenters said tribal consultation was ongoing and a final report would follow. Keegan Moyer of West Tech then outlined a regional transmission study showing major strain on the Western grid from load growth, electrification, resiliency needs, and limited transmission capacity. He said the 10-year study identified about 12,000 line miles of needed projects across the West, with roughly $56 billion in estimated costs, including planned projects, reliability upgrades, and new interregional transfer projects. He stressed that many projects are upgrades within existing rights-of-way, but new corridors are still needed, and he previewed recommendations on permitting, equipment procurement, cost allocation, and project sponsorship. In response to questions, he discussed the difficulty of crossing jurisdictional “seams,” the role of federal coordination, landowner compensation, eminent domain as a last resort, and the limited role of public financing beyond a federal GRIP grant. Stephanie Scott of Commerce presented the transmission workforce study, which focuses on substation technicians, line workers, and line clearance tree trimmers. She said current workforce levels are far below what will be needed under a clean energy expansion scenario, and that active projects are essential because apprenticeship training depends on thousands of hours of hands-on work. She highlighted barriers such as high upfront CDL and pre-apprenticeship costs, the need for wraparound supports, and the importance of expanding access for women, people of color, and tribal communities. Members asked about tribal utility apprenticeship programs, utility-run training pipelines, and whether the study included funding sources; Scott said the report would include an inventory of apprenticeship programs and tribal considerations, but revenue ideas were outside the study scope. Finally, Brant Johnson of Grid United described the North Plains Connector as a case study in large transmission development. He said the project, a 420-mile, 3,000-megawatt HVDC line connecting Montana and North Dakota, has relied on early stakeholder engagement, route changes, tribal consultation, and coordinated federal and state permitting to reduce risk and shorten timelines. He said the project aims for permits by the end of 2026 and construction beginning in 2028, with an earliest commercial operation date of 2032. In response to questions, he discussed the challenges of crossing regional seams, interconnection queues, land acquisition and compensation, eminent domain, and financing, noting that the project is primarily privately financed with a $700 million federal grant covering a portion of costs.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was done for, of course, a Republican governor, Charlie Baker, and they were intellectually open and
  • The one set of data we have generated under Governor Baker suggests that the costs are actually below
  • No backup power is needed.
  • Will our power system be able to handle this new load? The short answer is yes.
  • Will our power system be able to handle this new load? The short answer is yes.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing focused on several climate and utility-related bills, especially H. 3449/S. 2292 to expand the municipal fossil fuel-free building demonstration program from 10 to 20 communities and related home rule petitions for Somerville and other municipalities. Witnesses from Somerville, Salem, Worcester, Cambridge, Newton, Arlington, Wellesley, Watertown, and the Massachusetts Municipal Association argued that local governments should be allowed to opt into fossil fuel-free or net-zero building standards, citing climate goals, environmental justice concerns, housing production, and data showing all-electric construction can cost about the same as or less than mixed-fuel construction. Committee members repeatedly pressed witnesses for cost data and asked for written follow-up, while also discussing whether strong environmental standards affect housing supply; witnesses responded that the main housing constraints are financing and that they would provide more data from local projects and state studies. A second major topic was H. 3564, which would require gas companies to provide municipalities with detailed multi-year pipe replacement plans, allow local review and objections, and limit reimbursement for projects not previously disclosed except in emergencies. Municipal leaders and advocates said the bill would improve coordination of street work, reduce disruption and costs, and help cities plan for electrification, network geothermal, and non-pipeline alternatives. Testimony from Wellesley, Cambridge, Arlington, Newton, and others emphasized repeated problems with last-minute gas main work, the need for advance notice, and the value of municipal participation in planning gas system retirement and alternatives. The committee also heard testimony on the “tactical transition” bills, S. 2249/H. 3539, aimed at managing the gas-to-clean-energy transition. Supporters from Gas Transition Allies, Rewiring America, and 350 Mass said the bills would require joint gas-electric planning, create an advisory council, eliminate subsidies for new gas hookups, shift investment toward repairs and clean alternatives, protect workers through retraining, and make utility plans more transparent. They argued these changes would reduce ratepayer costs, avoid stranded gas assets, and support orderly decarbonization. In addition, HEET testified on H. 3541, which would update greenhouse gas accounting to better reflect methane’s short-term climate impact, and H. 3543, which would establish a framework for managing shared thermal resources and thermal energy networks; committee members asked several questions about the meaning, ownership, and consumer-cost implications of the proposed “thermal commons.” No votes were taken during the hearing.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Three - Thursday, March 5

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • branch or less power to the administrative branch.
  • branch or less power to the administrative branch.
  • What this bill is, is about legislative power.
  • What this bill is is, is this is about legislative power.
  • Subpoena power does not mean an issuance of probable cause.
Keywords: 959, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (03/10/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:21:28.520><c> Wentworth</c><01:21:29.280><c> seven</c> rates Governor Wentworth seven rates Governor
  • It's just an unwarranted intrusion of state power into local control.
  • It's just an unwarranted intrusion of state power into local control.
  • </c> unwarranted intrusion of state power unwarranted intrusion of state power into<04:27:12.640><c>
  • </c> it was vetoed by the Republican Governor it was vetoed by the Republican Governor Chris<04:58:42.280
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Finance - 01/29/25

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> the top it it starts with the governor the top it it starts with the governor and<01:40:44.239><
  • </c><01:52:21.679><c> has</c> um the governor has um the governor has um<01:52:24.280><c> some</c><01
  • and the governor doesn't until recently<01:52:39.000><c> the</c><01:52:39.119><c> governor</c><01:52
  • </c><01:54:51.159><c> from</c> employee from the state Governor from employee from the state Governor
  • ><c> employee</c><01:54:52.920><c> from</c> the governor every state employee from the governor every
Committee: Senate Finance
Keywords: 1187, senate, all