Video & Transcript Research : 'utility relocation'
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
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- think she asked this question, but I didn't hear exactly the copyright and artist's songs, voice utilized
- Once it's offline, their likeness and so forth is still being utilized; do they still get compensated
- Like, and so forth is still being utilized. Do they still get compensated for that?
- I'm wondering why that was utilized as the focus to support this bill when this bill won't do anything
- Martin Vindiola, on behalf of the Coalition of California Utility Employees and IBEW Local 1245.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Tribal and State Relations Committee
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- By the same token, however, Nebraska's evaluation showed reduced utilization.
- So we do utilize the SUD vouchers. Absolutely. So we do utilize the SUD vouchers.
- We are going to be utilizing telehealth.
- We utilize IHS.
- So that is something that we're utilizing as well.
WY
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- So, I have members from the coal industry, the oil and gas industry, renewables, and the utility space
- Now, Black Hills and each utility has to submit their plan for that, and not everyone has done that.
- Now, Black Hills and each utility has to submit their plan for that, and not everyone has done that.
- think it really depends on where in the state they're looking to build and who is the co-op or the utility
- Who is the co-op or the utility in that area?
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 9th, 2025 at 08:40 am
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- Utilization and then some backfilling of opioid settlement revenue.
- We also have seen acuity and utilization rising.
- We've also seen major trend growth in behavioral health utilization.
- On slide 21, just a comment about behavioral health utilization.
- We have some utilization trends.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Feb 19th, 2025
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- And then through some maneuvering, I think some of it is being utilized as part of the deal.
- There's a number of places where we've utilized Prop 4 to backfill existing. deficits.
- Is there an opportunity this year to utilize a state highway account to restore any remaining cuts that
- being either proposed to be utilized with the Prop 4 funds or from the general fund to actually get that
- It's a group of local governments, nonprofits, public utility districts in the California side of the
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2026-03-11
Elections Finance and Government Operations
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- Would city utilities also prevent them from non-disclosure?
- Often many of our small cities have their own utility company. >> Mr.
- Would city utilities also prevent them from non-disclosure?
- Often many of our small cities have their own utility company. >> Thank you.
- Would city utilities also prevent them from non-disclosure?
Keywords:
municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/02/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #23
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- This bill, it would be a place to utilize and coordinate those funds.
- This bill, it would be a place to utilize and coordinate those funds.
- This bill, it would be a place to utilize and coordinate those funds.
- This bill would be a place to utilize and coordinate those funds.
AZ
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- SB 1384, utilities contribution non-recoverable expenses lobbying.
- SB 1385, public utilities renewable energy resources as... SB 1386, watershed health survey use.
- SB 1448, aggravated assault utility workers.
- Assaulted assault utility workers as SB 1451 appropriation behavioral health provider rates as SB 1455
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM
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- I also noticed that on the conservation lands, utilities would be a permissible use.
- be so broad that you could bulldoze the whole thing and cover it with solar panels and call that utilities
- So my, I do have the concern about, you know, utilities and the conservation... ...That's the difficult
- So I do have the concern about utilities and the conservation land; that concern also, but I think this
- Um, my, I do have the concern about, you know, utilities and the conservation land that concern also,
Summary:
The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard a full agenda of local and policy bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports. Early in the meeting, the committee approved HB 4019, capping Lake County inmate health care and emergency transport reimbursements at percentages tied to Medicare; HB 97, allowing small counties to opt back into transportation concurrency; HB 267, expanding SHIP/local housing assistance eligibility to mobile home owners paying lot rent; HB 351, creating a framework for concurrent state jurisdiction over certain matters involving military installations, with an amendment changing the bill to say the state “may accept” jurisdiction; HB 4013, revising and merging fire district boundaries in Lee County; HB 481, increasing public nuisance fines and strengthening nuisance abatement and foreclosure procedures; HB 4025, conveying state land to the Village of Tequesta for continued park use; and HB 4017, repealing an obsolete Nassau County recreation and water control district, as amended.
The most extensive discussion centered on HB 299, the “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill, which would create a voluntary framework for very large developments that dedicate 60% of land to conservation while allowing compact, walkable development and affordable housing on the remainder. The sponsor argued it would balance growth, conservation, and housing affordability without new bureaucracy, while opponents from Audubon Florida, county groups, and local governments warned the bill could weaken local planning, lack enforceable conservation safeguards, and allow nonconservation uses within reserved areas. Supporters said it could preserve large tracts of land at no taxpayer cost and improve long-range planning. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying reserve areas, allowing use of the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, requiring easements be provided without charge, and aligning affordability definitions with existing programs. The bill then passed favorably as amended, with some members voting no.
The committee also approved HB 4023, a local bill adjusting the boundaries of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District in Collier County, with no change to the district’s powers and duties. Several bills drew supportive testimony from local officials, industry groups, or affected residents, and some had amendments adopted without objection. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted it was the last interim committee week meeting, thanked members and staff, and encouraged continued stakeholder engagement ahead of session.
FL
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- starting the business just prior to COVID was not an ideal situation, we were able to make it through utilizing
- Utilities and the cost of insurance have also risen dramatically, cutting into the profitability of the
- be possible without our faith in God, our family, and the cows that produce the incredible milk we utilize
- Having folks come on farm to buy product is a challenge, so we utilize wholesale. Sure.
- are working the farm at the same time having folks come on farm to buy product is a challenge so we utilize
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture convened, took roll, and heard Senate Bill 58 by Senator Harrow, which would create regulation for companion animal cremation. Harrow described a case involving mishandled pet remains and said the bill would require written service descriptions, prohibit false or misleading statements, require certification with returned remains, authorize Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rulemaking, and impose civil penalties for violations. With no questions or public opposition, the committee voted the bill favorably.
The committee then heard presentations on robotics in agriculture and aquaculture. Dr. Nathan Boyd of UF/IFAS discussed the rapid growth of agricultural robotics, including AI-driven weed detection, targeted spraying, autonomous tractors, and harvesting technology, emphasizing reduced pesticide use, lower input costs, and labor-saving automation. Dr. Nicole Kirchoff of Live Advantage Bait and Adrian Johnson of the Florida Shellfish Aquaculture Association highlighted aquaculture’s economic and environmental value, Florida’s strong position in the industry, and challenges including hurricane losses, lack of insurance, land-use instability, capital access, and water quality. They urged support for working waterfronts, risk mitigation, and policies to help the sector commercialize and expand.
The committee also heard from dairy producers Kevin Lusher and Jacob Larson. Lusher described his family’s dairy and artisan cheese business, noting reliance on USDA grants, rising costs, labor shortages, and regulatory burdens, and asked for more grant support, marketing for Fresh From Florida products, and permanent funding for Farmers Feeding Florida. Larson discussed the broader dairy market, declining herd sizes due to efficiency gains, high production costs in Florida, and competition from out-of-state processing, suggesting incentives for local processing and supply management. Finally, FDOT Chief Planner Wayway Schen presented on arterial and local road funding programs, including ART, ARTW, SCOP, SCRAP, CIGP, and TRIP, and said rural road needs remain significant, with more than $16 billion in unfunded or partially funded project needs. The committee adjourned after brief discussion and thanks to the presenters.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence Task Force 2025 (9-11-25)
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- That's where they're best utilized.
- That's where they're best utilized.
- That's where they're best utilized.
- That's where they're best utilized.
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Summary:
The Intelligence Task Force met with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. The first presentation was from the National Retail Federation on artificial intelligence in the retail sector. NRF described AI use cases in three areas: consumer-facing tools such as chatbots, product descriptions, and marketing; employee-facing tools such as company-specific apps trained on employee manuals; and internal uses such as supply chain forecasting, inventory planning, fraud detection, cybersecurity, and coding support. The presenters said retail has been among the top deployers of AI and emphasized that the goal is to improve both customer and employee experience.
NRF also outlined its principles for responsible AI use, organized around governance and risk management, customer engagement and trust, workforce applications, and business partner accountability. The group said retailers should maintain strong internal oversight, be transparent with customers, ensure compliance with existing laws, closely review workforce-related uses because they can be high-risk, and clearly define responsibilities between retailers and third-party developers. In policy discussion, NRF urged a tiered approach focused first on high-risk uses such as hiring, health care, financial, mortgage, and rental decisions, warned against fragmented rules that could favor only the largest firms, and encouraged voluntary standards and worker upskilling incentives. In response to a question about dynamic pricing, NRF said its members do not target consumers based on pricing and offered to follow up with more information.
The committee then moved to a follow-up discussion on energy policy and data centers, hearing from Bartley Cleland of NetChoice. He explained that AI runs largely in data centers and that cloud computing shifts processing and storage away from individual devices, which he argued improves efficiency and can reduce costs. He said electricity demand has been rising over time and that AI will increase compute-related electricity use, but framed electricity as a normal input to economic growth. No votes or formal actions were taken after these presentations.
HI
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Summary:
The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs held an informational briefing on violent crime clearance rates and what resources law enforcement and prosecutors need to improve them. Chair and members noted there would be no public testimony. The briefing was led by Marshall Clement of the Council of State Governments’ Justice Center, with later participation expected from state and county law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies.
Clement argued that solving violent crime is a systemwide issue, not just a local police function, and said clearance rates have declined nationally over decades for homicide, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery. He said Hawaii’s reported data, limited to Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, shows overall violent crime rates are lower than the national average and have been relatively flat with a pandemic-era spike followed by declines in 2023 and 2024. He reported that Hawaii’s overall violent crime solve rate fell from about 52% in 2014 to about 40% in 2024, with 2024 rates of 50% for homicides, 48% for aggravated assaults, and 26% each for rapes and robberies. He also estimated unsolved cases over the past three years at about 17 homicides, 3,300 aggravated assaults, 1,200 rapes, and 1,700 robberies.
Members asked about victim and witness support, staffing shortages, the Denver example, whether clearance rates include cases not prosecuted, and whether HPD’s size or structure might affect solve rates. Clement said support can include victim-witness programs and coordinators that help maintain cooperation and trust, especially where clearance rates are low. He said resources, training, technology, and detective caseloads matter, citing Boston, Denver, and Omaha as cities that improved solve rates through relatively low-cost operational changes; he highlighted Denver’s increase in non-fatal shooting clearance from 39% to 65% in seven months after dedicating more resources. He said he had no research showing that breaking up a large department would improve solve rates, and noted that clearance data can include exceptional clearances such as victim noncooperation, prosecutorial declination, or a suspect’s death. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- infrastructure, damaging roads, bridges, buildings, and Damaging roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities
- For centuries, the Mikasuki tribe's way of life has been challenged through forced relocation, damage
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
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- We're looking for insurance buy-in, we're going to look to the utility sector for more.
- So the more the state does, the more we can take off of the utility bill.
- They are also experiencing about 14 to 17 percent of their monthly utility bills going to the utilities
- For many of the reasons that the opposition already stated, increases in utility rates, increases in
- You're right about the stack: your insurance bill, utility bill.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Dec 17th, 2025 at 09:20 am
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- Hicks described to show you how we are working with schools to utilize those tools to create intentional
- Yes, so what we intend to do is to streamline utilizing the multi-layer system of support framework that
- Is to streamline utilizing the multi-layer system of support framework that we have at the Public Education
- So additionally, what Safe and Healthy Schools is doing is utilizing A portion of our state perf attendance
- If they have applied to utilize our attendance funds, we are requiring that they utilize this survey
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 3, 2025 - 08:30 AM
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- that will improve accuracy and reduce duplication, and enable more precise analysis of service utilization
- an example of the first measure of the dashboard that was mandated to look at: a percent of high utilizers
- This measure reflects the percentage of individuals identified as a high utilizer.
- This measure reflects the percentage of individuals identified as a high utilizer.
- To identify the two judicial circuits, we conducted a statewide analysis of high-acuity trends, utilizing
Summary:
The subcommittee heard two Department of Children and Families implementation updates on measures passed in prior sessions. First, DCF reviewed House Bill 633, which increased oversight of behavioral health managing entities through biennial independent audits, standardized claims-based reporting, and new monthly outcome dashboards. The department said it had awarded the inaugural audit to Ernst & Young, found no significant waste, fraud, or abuse, but identified process risks involving financial controls, claims validation, data access, and system access controls. DCF also described its transition to standardized behavioral health coding and said the new public dashboard of 11 measures is posted on its website, though members asked for easier access and for hard copies of the audit report.
Members asked about how the department distinguishes Medicaid-covered services from department-funded services, how duplicate payment risks are being addressed, and whether the new reporting and audit requirements would improve oversight without disrupting services. DCF said it is the payer of last resort for uninsured or underinsured individuals, that some overlap with Medicaid is expected because Medicaid does not cover all behavioral health services, and that new claims edits and cross-checks are being built into the system. The department also said it had not found significant negative feedback from providers and that the new requirements are intended to improve transparency and accountability.
DCF then updated the committee on Senate Bill 7012, covering human trafficking data collection, domestic violence center certification, limited background-screening exemptions, expanded recruitment for child welfare staff, subcontractor liability protections, a four-year treatment foster care pilot, case management efficiency recommendations, and a statewide study of residential bed capacity for child victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The department said several items are already complete or underway, including limited exemptions in the screening clearinghouse, while others are in procurement or rulemaking. It identified Circuits 4 and 12 as the treatment foster care pilot sites and said the pilot will launch in January 2026. Members questioned recruitment metrics, pilot timing, and report deadlines; the department said final reports are expected by January and that some dates were flexible because of procurement and implementation timelines. The meeting ended after the presentations and questions, and the subcommittee adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/06/2025)
Health and Human Services
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- It includes claim submission, reimbursement policies, utilization management.
- In November, members of the Governor's Executive Council voted in favor of utilizing ARPA funds for a
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
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Keywords:
economic development, incentives, transparency, compliance, Alabama Jobs Act, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, public interest, criminal justice, SB33, marriage, premarital class, conflict resolution, marriage license reform, probate judge, Administrative Office of Courts, AOC, domestic violence, intimate partner violence
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences May 7th, 2025
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
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- you are inclined to call an executive session, I'm more than happy to speak with you regarding the utility
- precious metals and bullion B&O tax and sales and use tax exemptions; and the billing discounts public utility
- the legislature determine whether to continue these preferences, and the billing discounts public utility
- review on that proposed schedule is for two tax preferences, a B&O and a PUT tax credit, a public utility
- review on that proposed schedule is for two tax preferences, a B&O and a PUT tax credit, a public utility
Summary:
The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 7, 2025, with quorum present. The commission approved the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes and then received its annual open government refresher from the Attorney General’s office, which reviewed key requirements under the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, including record retention, response deadlines, exemptions, and meeting notice rules.
Staff then provided a 2025 legislative session update, noting that the legislature passed 23 tax-preference-related bills, with several signed by the governor and others pending. Highlights included bills that extended or repealed certain preferences, added reporting requirements for newspaper and digital content exemptions, authorized JLARC to adjust its work plan when data is unavailable, and created a new exemption for zero-emission buses. The commission approved updates to the 2026 tax preference review schedule, which includes eight preferences in seven reviews, and approved unchanged testimony questions for 2025.
The commission also received the 2025 expedited preference review report covering 52 tax preferences, presented as an interactive table drawing on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies. Staff then outlined the process for developing the next 10-year review schedule for 2027-2036, including surveying the legislature, incorporating new and repealed preferences, and considering a possible rolling 10-year schedule. No public comment was registered. The meeting ended with acknowledgments of Ron Buing’s long service on the commission and an announcement that the next meeting would be held August 6, 2025.
TX
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- going to spend about $8,000 to clean the right-of-way. away and pick up all the trash debris from a utility
- And they left this utility company to leave it behind for us to clean up.
- That is also the city's contractors, utility providers, running lines through.
- and coming here and talking to us about it. it yes sir any other questions yes so look at this I do utility
- Additionally, unlike a homeowner in a subdivision, we are not able to utilize the property within the