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FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 03:30 PM
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- This bill would help families like mine protect children from lifelong trauma.
- When the system gets it wrong, families like mine are left trying to reverse harm that should never have
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight Dec 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We also mine that information for stories, insights, good and bad facts that we can integrate into our
- We mined them. We categorized them. We were ready for trial. Then a settlement happened.
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.
TX
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- Is zoned Exactly the way mine is zoned.
- This guy is a good friend of mine, and I urge that we get this bill passed ASAP.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage.
During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/16/26
Health and Human Services
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- Uh, it includes the same language as was brought... mine and then we can move to member mine and then
- So that's a personal part of mine.
- Uh, the other pieces with the mine.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- This bill greenlights more drilling and mining that will spoil water supplies used for irrigation and
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- But all that is at risk if sulfide or copper mining is allowed in the watershed of the Boundary Waters
- But all that is at risk if sulfide or copper mining is allowed in the watershed of the Boundary Waters
MN
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- She is a constituent of mine and has a compelling story about losing her son Devon, but she has taken
- And then we see a former student of mine is one of your Senate pages here.
HI
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- Aquaculture in the ocean, fish cages, you know, moorings, mining, but we don't have any leases for mining
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1233, relating to storm management systems, which would add safety and maintenance requirements for detention and retention ponds. Supporters, including Alison Schafers of the Ki Injury Prevention Coalition and Kristen Herstead of the Hawaii Lifeguard Association, said the measure is needed because poorly maintained ponds can become hidden drowning hazards, especially for children, and argued that fencing, signage, and life-saving equipment would have minimal cost. Schafers described the death of her daughter in a detention pond and said the bill reflects recommendations in the Hawaii Water Safety Plan. Members asked about whether the issue should be handled at the county level; testifiers responded that a statewide standard is needed, though counties would likely handle permitting. No vote was taken on the bill during the excerpted discussion.
The committee then heard HB 867, relating to recreational facilities, which would require accessible playgrounds. The Department of Land and Natural Resources said it submitted comments and that state parks do not generally have recreational facilities affected by the bill, while most such facilities are under county jurisdiction. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability Communication Access Board, and the Disability Rights Center all supported the bill’s intent but recommended changes, including replacing the term “special needs” with “accessible,” focusing the requirement on new and renovated playgrounds, and specifying wheelchair-accessible swings. Testifiers emphasized that accessible play spaces promote inclusion for children with disabilities and benefit all children. No final action or vote was reported.
The committee also took up HB 1358, relating to a public land trust working group. DLNR supported the measure and said it had provided written comments, while the Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported the bill and described longstanding problems with incomplete land inventories, self-reported revenue data, and disputed public land trust payments. OHA said an audit it funded suggests the state owes more than current payments reflect, and other supporters said the bill is needed for transparency, accountability, and a complete inventory of public trust lands, including submerged lands. Committee questions focused on how the public land trust information system is maintained, who updates it, and how revenue reporting works; DLNR said the system is older, has limited dedicated IT staffing, and relies on agency self-reporting rather than independent verification. No vote or final committee action was announced in the excerpt.
AL
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- >> Mine wasn't from the Gulf. >> Okay.
- >> Mine wasn't from the Gul. >> Mine wasn't from the Gul.
- Members, this is a bill relating to a coal mine in northern Tuscaloosa County.
- So we decided to take mine off and put this one in, and I'd call for the bill. >> That is questions.
- And I think every year I done got all mine passed out that I wanted to get out.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children (8-27-25)
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- Uh, for anyone new in this committee, child care has been a passion of mine since 2022 and continues
- Uh, for anyone new in this committee, child care has been a passion of mine since 2022 and continues
- Uh, for anyone new in this committee, child care has been a passion of mine since 2022 and continues
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Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from its July 30, 2025 meeting. Members then heard a presentation from Roger McCann of the Department for Community Based Services on Kentucky’s 2026-2027 Community Services Block Grant state plan. He explained that the federally funded grant, now about $12 million annually, is distributed through 23 local community action agencies that use flexible funds for locally identified needs such as housing, nutrition, transportation, Head Start, and domestic violence services. McCann said the plan is submitted every two years and that the agencies served about 264,000 Kentuckians and 130,000 families in 2024. Senator Meredith asked whether there was a central place to review local projects, and McCann said regular reports exist and could be shared with members.
The committee then approved the CSBG state plan by roll call vote. After that, members received an update on Kentucky’s state-designated domestic violence shelter programs from Angela Yanelli of ZeroV, Mary Foley of Maryman House Domestic Crisis Center, and Elizabeth Martin of the Center for Women and Families. The presenters described ZeroV’s role as the statewide domestic violence coalition, its 15 member programs across all area development districts, and its contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide emergency shelter, supportive services, housing assistance, and batterers intervention programming. They emphasized that services are available 24/7 and are trauma-informed, with a strong focus on children and family support.
The domestic violence providers reported high demand and rising costs. ZeroV said its network served more than 14,000 adults and children in fiscal year 2025, including nearly 900 children in shelter and more than 500 in outreach, while Maryman House reported operating at 90-92% capacity, with 53 households waiting for emergency shelter and 63 more waiting for intake. Maryman House also described an 8-unit transitional housing complex and plans for a 48-unit apartment complex if tax credit funding is approved. The Center for Women and Families highlighted school-readiness support for children, tutoring, counseling, and family services, including back-to-school supplies and rights information for homeless students. No additional votes or formal actions were taken during the domestic violence presentations.
MN
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- winds up traveling in your bill or the Transportation bill, which will be someone's decision besides mine
- winds up traveling in your bill or the Transportation bill, which will be someone's decision besides mine
- winds up traveling in your bill or the Transportation bill, which will be someone's decision besides mine
- winds up traveling in your bill or the Transportation bill, which will be someone's decision besides mine
- winds up traveling in your bill or the Transportation bill, which will be someone's decision besides mine
NH
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TX
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- that happens in a number of law schools around the country serving indigent criminal populations, but mine
- And I'll point out that my kid, 21 years old, working in the sand mines in West Texas, makes more than
- Kid, 21 years old, working in the sand mines in West Texas, makes more than a public defender right now
- There's a DA's office next to mine. It's a district attorney with seven ADAs.
- I've had two phone calls from professional friends of mine. One, and...
TX
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- Bradley Ford, I'm going to allow Rodney to share his testimony ahead of mine, sir.
- Under a fixed budget, the influx of new crypto mining loads has cratered pricing to an unsustainable
- While those crypto mining resources have access to other market programs, most of the While those crypto
- mining resources have access to other market programs, most of the customer-cited generation resources
- You want to build enough generation to power a crypto mine or data center. You have your own water.
TX
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- So would you agree with that statement of mine or no. Chairman Gleason: Yes.
- So upstream oil and gas all the way to frack sand mining to utility scale battery storage, as well as
- Either what percentage of the data centers are AI or crypto mining?
- And I think you'll see far less Unidentified Speaker: cryptocurrency mining in Texas, because any site
- But race was one of mine because it's a race with China for this. It's a national security race.
Summary:
The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss data centers and their impact on Texas's energy infrastructure. The meeting featured testimony from key representatives of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and ERCOT, who outlined the evolving landscape of energy generation and the challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers. Notably, ERCOT reported over 450,000 MW of generation resources planned for connection, with a significant portion attributed to data centers, which now represent around 87% of new large load interconnection requests.
The committee explored proposed changes to the interconnection process, including a new 'batch study' approach aimed at streamlining the approval of multiple projects simultaneously. This change is intended to address the challenges of managing numerous simultaneous requests and to provide more certainty for developers regarding their energy needs. Testimonies emphasized the importance of ensuring that the costs of infrastructure upgrades are borne by the data centers rather than residential ratepayers, with discussions around the financial commitments required from developers.
Several data center developers also provided testimony, highlighting the economic benefits of their projects, including job creation and increased local revenues. They expressed concerns about the potential for a moratorium on future growth due to the new interconnection rules and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address water usage and environmental impacts. The committee plans to continue discussions on these topics in future hearings, with a focus on balancing economic growth with energy reliability and resource management.
MN
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- Thank you very much for that and uh a good friend of mine um who's now deceased who served there and
- Thank you very much for that and uh a good friend of mine um who's now deceased who served there and
- Thank you very much for that and uh a good friend of mine um who's now deceased who served there and
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House public safety committee debate on HF16 - Pt. 1 3/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police
- I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police
- I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police
- I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police
- I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders.
Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities.
Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Ways & Means
Transcript Highlights:
- So would you agree with that statement of mine or no? Chairman Gleason: Yes.
- So upstream oil and gas all the way to frack sand mining to utility scale battery storage, as well as
- And I think you'll see far less Michael Cohen: cryptocurrency mining in Texas, because any site that
- Diorio: Gravel mining and less water than golf courses in the state of Arizona.
- But race was one of mine because it's a race with China for this. It's national security race.
TX
LA
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- For example, a city like mine in Jeanerette, if they don't have the marshal, we don't have law enforcement
- Families like mine are ready to partner in that effort.
- Families like mine are ready to partner in that effort.
- So I respectfully ask you in support of House Bill 74, because when a child like mine goes missing, we