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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (04/13/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I do want to reiterate though that this in no way, um, reflects any degree of anti-nuclear...
- And educate the public particularly regarding safety with regard to nuclear power.
- I do want to reiterate though that this in no way, um, reflects any degree of anti-nuclear...
- I do want to reiterate though that this in no way, um, reflects any degree of anti-nuclear...
- going to fit the nuclear or natural gas<01:47:04.239><c> sectors.
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 16, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:49:47.840><c> weapon,</c> that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, that Iran cannot have a nuclear
- They are opposed to a nuclear Iran. They are opposed to a nuclear Iran.
- Republicans and Democrats have said ad nauseam that Iran cannot get a nuclear weapon.
- </c><03:56:22.360><c> ambitions,</c> to stop their nuclear ambitions, to stop their nuclear ambitions
- </c> nauseam that Iran cannot get a nuclear nauseam that Iran cannot get a nuclear weapon.
Bills:
HR831 , HB6380 , HR528 , HB2196 , HB5729 , HB5254 , HB4294 , HB3073 , HB2294 , HB1665 , HB4284 , HB4467 , HB2709 , HB1422 , SB1884 , SB3971
Keywords:
Down syndrome, awareness month, federal funding, research, advocacy, healthcare, quality of life, disabilities, Vietnam veterans, recognition, freedom, democracy, military service, Save Our Sequoias Act, giant sequoia, giant sequoias, Sequoiadendron giganteum, California forests, wildfire resilience, forest management
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/13/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Nuclear and nuclear modular technologies, I think we're one of nine states that can't even discuss bringing
- that here, and of course, the emissions out of these nuclear plants is H2O, which sometimes confuses
- I'm not against, I'm just necessarily, I want to see kind of all of the above strategies, because nuclear
- Uh<00:35:15.880><c> nuclear</c><00:35:16.480><c> and</c><00:35:16.640><c> nuclear</c><00:35:17.320><c
- > modular</c><00:35:18.280><c> uh</c> Uh nuclear and nuclear modular uh Uh nuclear and nuclear modular
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 46 (3-13-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:32:01.760><c> related</c> participate in federal nuclear related participate in federal nuclear
- /c><01:32:12.560><c> of</c> and operate the next generation of and operate the next generation of nuclear
- </c><01:32:14.880><c> Senator</c><01:32:15.360><c> West,</c> nuclear energy facilities.
- Senator West, nuclear energy facilities.
- </c> What he proposes, uh, is a vital part of building the nuclear ecosystem within the Commonwealth,
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These advanced nuclear systems are safe, reliable, clean, and capable of powering entire communities.
- </c><03:29:57.840><c> systems</c><03:29:58.239><c> are</c><03:29:58.520><c> safe</c> Advanced nuclear
- systems are safe Advanced nuclear systems are safe reliable<03:30:00.040><c> clean</c><03:30:00.800>
- And as you can see, fully 80% of those resources were coal, natural gas, and nuclear.
- </c> gas that means investing in nuclear gas that means investing in nuclear energy<03:40:44.800><c>
Bills:
HR35
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Oct 15th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This is like emergency planning for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIP) and for nuclear shipments.
- This funds emergency preparedness training for what is the nation's only nuclear waste repository.
- My name is Joni Aron, and I'm a co-founder of Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety based in Santa Fe
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Sep 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- are all things that have sort of come out from the labs in terms of what the models want to create: nuclear
- things that have sort of come out from the labs in terms of what the, so models that want to create nuclear
- So models that want to create nuclear, chemical, biological, radiological weapons, models that make it
Summary:
The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard SB 53 by Senator Wiener after the bill was substantially amended on the floor and referred back under Assembly Rule 77.2. The author explained that the bill, focused on AI safety and frontier models, now applies its main requirements to models trained above 10^26 FLOPs, includes broader whistleblower protections, sets different disclosure obligations based on company revenue, removes Attorney General rulemaking authority in favor of an annual Department of Technology report, and keeps a $1 million-per-violation penalty. He also highlighted CalCompute, a proposed public cloud intended to expand access to compute and support innovation.
Supporters, including Encode AI and Economic Security California Action, argued the bill would hold AI developers accountable to their public safety commitments, improve transparency, protect whistleblowers, and help democratize access to AI infrastructure. They said the measure reflects extensive negotiation with the administration and stakeholders and aligns with recommendations from the governor’s frontier-model working group. Opponents, including CalChamber, TechNet, CCIA, and Chamber of Progress, remained opposed unless amended, saying they appreciated the author’s work but still had concerns outlined in their letters.
Committee members questioned whether the bill could stifle innovation, how it would address worst-case AI harms, and whether it could reach actors outside California. The author responded that the bill is intended as a light-touch transparency measure, that it applies to entities doing business in California, and that California can still lead in the absence of federal action. Members also emphasized the importance of whistleblower protections and CalCompute. The committee voted 12-1 to pass the bill, with DeMaio voting no and Patterson not voting, and the bill was sent back to the floor.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 11/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- so we can discuss advances in nuclear energy. count that as part of our uh clean count that as part
- 01:03:46.720><c> in</c><01:03:47.039><c> nuclear</c><01:03:47.599><c> energy.
- Uh, and so I'm uh um uh nuclear energy.
- Senator Nelson, thank you for mentioning the question of nuclear.
- We in the the question of nuclear.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House debate on MN emergency powers bill Feb 28th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- governor needs to be able to declare an emergency if there's a terrible tragedy or a tornado or a nuclear
- governor needs to be able to declare an emergency if there's a terrible tragedy or a tornado or a nuclear
- governor needs to be able to declare an emergency if there's a terrible tragedy or a tornado or a nuclear
- Declare an emergency if there's a terrible tragedy or a tornado or a nuclear meltdown or a cyberattack
- </c> our families these actors attack nuclear our families these actors attack nuclear plants<00:05:17.199
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL and Republican Media Availability - 02/03/25
Transcript Highlights:
- about affordability, look at the Commerce Committee on reinsurance or in the Energy Committee on nuclear
- reinsurance or in the energy<00:09:09.200><c> committee</c><00:09:09.720><c> on</c><00:09:10.040><c> nuclear
- </c><00:09:10.519><c> energy</c><00:09:11.079><c> there</c> energy committee on nuclear energy there
- energy committee on nuclear energy there was<00:09:11.360><c> a</c><00:09:11.519><c> number</c><00:09
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- So under this amendment, if I am a nuclear plant owner, can I hire people for and advertise this, advertise
- a job for $7.25 and those people could come into contact with nuclear waste?
- Those people could come into contact with nuclear waste or whatever. You're recognized.
- So that person can have tons of degrees and even a history working at a nuclear plant, and then they
- I asked you, point blank, could someone who owns a nuclear plant hire someone at $7.25?
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 455, a local bill for the City of Lake Wales that would allow open containers in a downtown arts district. The sponsor said the city had invested heavily in the area and wanted to support business growth. An amendment clarified that the allowance was intended for cups, not bottles taken from restaurants, and the bill was then adopted favorably without opposition.
Members then heard HB 1049 on building permit requirements, which would remove permits for certain work under $7,500 and for battery or backup power systems, while also preempting local governments from adding extra permitting rules. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying modular homes on RV lots, and another addressing contractor “splitting” of projects to avoid the threshold and requiring five years of record retention. County and local-government groups raised concerns about inspections and permitting, while several business and advocacy groups supported the bill. It passed favorably.
HB 1175, dealing with safety design standards for office surgery suites, was presented as a measure directing the Florida Building Commission and State Fire Marshal to establish new standards to improve safety and efficiency. There was no amendment or public testimony, and it passed favorably. The committee then spent extensive time on HB 221, which would let workers waive the state minimum wage for certain work-based learning, internship, or pre-apprenticeship positions for up to nine months, later narrowed by amendment to 252 days, or 126 days for minors with parental consent, and defining the program as structured learning. Supporters framed it as a way to expand apprenticeships and help small businesses offer training opportunities; opponents argued it would create free or subminimum labor, invite abuse and coercion, and raise constitutional concerns. Despite strong opposition testimony from labor, civil rights, and policy groups, the bill passed favorably after debate.
The committee also heard HB 4035, a Palm Beach County local bill requiring applicants for a certificate of competency to pass the licensing exam before applying to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. The sponsor said it would streamline and modernize the process, and members discussed it briefly in support. The transcript ends before the final action on that bill is fully shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Of thousands of generators throughout MISO, whether hydro, RNG, wind, solar, or nuclear, we provide the
- I think it's amazing to me that Excel can add 500. megawatts of community solar at their former nuclear
- One is generation that we own, like our nuclear plants, our coal plants, our gas plants, some of our
- mind one thing most importantly: community solar does one important thing. displaces not coal, not nuclear
- 2040 to navigate the uniqueness of deploying diverse energy systems onto the grid, whether that's nuclear
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of David Fotouhi, of Virginia, to be Deputy Administrator, and Aaron Szabo, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Administrator, both of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Szabo worked as a career civil servant, first for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and then the Office
- Szabo was repeatedly recognized with awards for his excellent performance in the Office of Nuclear Reactor
- parents' footsteps as a career civil servant and he began his own career as a public servant at the Nuclear
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission. At the NRC, I was able to become a member of the U.S.
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee 2nd Revision - HB3307 - Steagall - added Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- What the goal of this bill is looking to accomplish is to establish nuclear regulatory frameworks within
- There are currently federal Supreme Court cases where the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is being challenged
- So as a state, we need to begin establishing what nuclear regulatory framework would look like within
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a series of bills, mostly on a due-pass basis. Representative Grego’s bill to keep a prescribed-burn indemnity fund framework alive, with no state cost and hopes of private or insurance funding, passed 6-0 after discussion about wildfire risk and encouraging safer burns. Representative West’s HB 2962, removing time limits and refund caps for certain tax overpayment claims and extending refund rights for tribal members and former wards, also passed 6-0, with the sponsor saying it would apply retroactively.
Representative Archer’s HB 3175, as a committee substitute, would begin creating a state nuclear regulatory framework in anticipation of future federal court changes; it passed 4-3. Representative May’s HB 3336 to remove the salary cap on the OMES CIO failed 2-5 and remained in Appropriations and Budget, while his HB 3831 to create a revolving fund for Oklahoma Task Force One equipment upgrades passed 6-1. Representative Wolfley’s HB 3566 raising tag agent title-transfer fees from $2.25 to $3.75 passed 6-1, and Representative Lawson’s HB 3621 to recreate a state data center for census preparation and LUCA support passed 6-1 after he agreed to amend it to be subject to available funds.
Other measures advanced included HB 2958, a 9% pay raise for state employees, which passed unanimously 8-0; HB 3047, making LOFT the clearinghouse for statutorily required agency reports, which passed 6-1; HB 4301, strengthening the VA escape clause by requiring earnest-money refunds when a VA-financed home does not appraise, which passed 7-0; and HB 1979, creating a two-year task force to consolidate early childhood programs across agencies, which passed 4-2. The committee also heard a bill allowing the Attorney General’s Office and District Attorneys Council to buy vehicles without going through OMES, and it passed 6-2. After finishing the agenda, the committee announced a short recess before reopening for an Emergency Management budget hearing.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Education Policy and Administration (03/10/2025)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:20:07.960><c> speaking</c><00:20:08.280><c> of</c><00:20:08.360><c> nuclear</c><00:20:08.720><c>
- missiles</c><00:20:09.039><c> I</c><00:20:09.159><c> know</c> now speaking of nuclear missiles I know
- now speaking of nuclear missiles I know that<00:20:09.400><c> there</c><00:20:09.520><c> are</c><00:
- Ukraine gave up its own nuclear missiles for its independence.
- </c><00:33:37.120><c> missiles</c> Ukraine gave up its own nuclear missiles Ukraine gave up its own nuclear
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic.
Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience.
A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But by 1996, Ukraine had voluntarily given up that nuclear arsenal in exchange for written guarantees
- weapons, it forever raised the risk of an uncontrolled nuclear arms race and a clear Holocaust, and
- But by 1996, Ukraine had voluntarily given up that nuclear arsenal in exchange for written guarantees
- weapons, it forever raised the risk of an uncontrolled nuclear arms race and a clear Holocaust, and
- But by 1996, Ukraine had voluntarily given up that nuclear arsenal in exchange for written guarantees
Keywords:
fencing, youth development, underserved communities, athletics, Peter Westbrook, scholarships, academic achievement, SNAP, nutrition assistance, contingency funds, government shutdown, hunger prevention, vulnerable populations, federal funding, condolences, aviation safety, transportation disaster, victims support, first responders, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Several of us have traveled internationally to look at different types of nuclear energy and nuclear
- I'm not saying that, you know, California is ready to build a nuclear power plant today. I would.
- That California is ready to build a nuclear power plant today, I would. Yeah, yeah.
- of specialists and experts that we're not going to get to zero carbon emissions on energy without nuclear
- general thought, you know, just a general question, nothing specific on what your thoughts are towards nuclear
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The committee first established quorum and then approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Indira Cameron Banks to the Civil Rights Council, Sonar Loma Lee to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and two University of California College of the Law, San Francisco Board of Directors appointees, along with reference of bills to two committees and floor acknowledgments. All of those items passed by voice or roll-call votes, mostly unanimously, with the Civil Rights Council appointment approved 3-2.
The main portion of the meeting focused on the Air Resources Board appointments of Linda Hopkins and Patricia Lock Dawson. Both nominees emphasized climate action, public engagement, and balancing environmental protection with economic realities. Members questioned them extensively about cap-and-trade/cap-and-invest, leakage and job losses, agricultural impacts, warehouse and truck traffic burdens, emergency vehicle and wildfire evacuation needs, low-carbon fuel standards, gas appliance rules, hydrogen, nuclear energy, and the need for socioeconomic analysis and better communication with affected communities. Public commenters from labor, environmental, local government, and industry groups spoke in support of both nominees. The committee approved Hopkins 4-0 with one member not voting, and Lock Dawson 5-0, sending both nominations to the full Senate.
The committee then heard Andrew Rakestraw’s appointment as chair of the Board of Environmental Safety/DTSC oversight board. He described his background in climate and regulatory negotiations and said he would focus on transparency, accountability, fiscal stability, and listening to both regulated entities and disproportionately burdened communities. Senators asked about DTSC reform, the Moss Landing battery fire, community engagement in places like Hinkley/Herupah Valley, fee-setting and the generation-and-handling fee, the Environmental Justice Advisory Council, the Exide cleanup, and the hazardous waste management plan. After supportive public testimony, the committee approved his appointment 3-0, with one member not voting, and sent it to the full Senate for confirmation before adjourning.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- particular energy issue: several of us have traveled internationally to look at different types of nuclear
- energy and nuclear technology that's emerging.
- I'm not saying that, you know, California is ready to build a nuclear power plant today. I would.
- That California is ready to build a nuclear power plant today, I would. Yeah, yeah.
- of specialists and experts that we're not going to get to zero-carbon emissions on energy without nuclear
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The committee first established quorum and then approved several Governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Indira Cameron Banks to the Civil Rights Council, Sonar Loma Lee to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and C. Don Clay and Joshua Pertula to the UC College of the Law, San Francisco Board of Directors. It also approved references to bills in two committees and floor acknowledgments, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The main substantive hearing was on the appointments of Linda Hopkins and Patricia Locke Dawson to the Air Resources Board. Both nominees emphasized climate action, public engagement, and balancing environmental protection with economic impacts. Senators pressed them on cap-and-trade, leakage and job loss, agricultural costs, warehouse and truck traffic impacts, emergency vehicle and school bus electrification, hydrogen, nuclear energy, and the need for socioeconomic analysis and better communication with affected communities. Public commenters largely supported both nominees. The committee advanced Hopkins 4-0 and Lock Dawson 5-0 to the full Senate.
The committee then heard Andrew Rakestra’s appointment as chair of the Board of Environmental Safety. He described his background in climate diplomacy and regulatory work and said he would focus on transparency, accountability, fiscal stability, and responsiveness to both regulated entities and disproportionately burdened communities. Senators questioned him about DTSC reform, community engagement in places like Moss Landing and the Exide cleanup, the hazardous waste management plan, fee-setting, and the Environmental Justice Advisory Council. After supportive public testimony, the committee approved his nomination to the Senate floor on a 3-0 vote, with two members not voting or abstaining. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Several of us have traveled internationally to look at different types of nuclear energy and nuclear
- I'm not saying that, you know, California is ready to build a nuclear power plant today.
- “That California is ready to build a nuclear power plant today, I would. Yeah, yeah.
- of specialists and experts that we're not going to get to zero-carbon emissions on energy without nuclear
- general thought, you know, just a general question, nothing specific, on what your thoughts are towards nuclear
Summary:
The committee first established quorum and then approved several governor’s appointments and procedural items, including appointments to the Civil Rights Council, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, UC College of the Law, San Francisco Board of Directors, bill referrals, and floor acknowledgments. Most of these items passed unanimously, while the Civil Rights Council appointment of Indira Cameron Banks passed 3-2.
The bulk of the meeting focused on confirmations to the California Air Resources Board. Supervisor Linda Hopkins and Mayor Patricia Locke Dawson, both nominated to CARB, described their backgrounds and emphasized balancing climate and air-quality goals with economic impacts, community engagement, and practical implementation. Senators raised concerns about cap-and-trade costs, leakage, warehouse and truck traffic impacts, agricultural burdens, emergency vehicle and fleet electrification challenges, natural gas appliance rules, hydrogen, nuclear energy, and the need for socioeconomic analysis. Both nominees said they favored open-door engagement, listening to affected communities, and using data and technology-neutral approaches. Public commenters largely supported both nominees, and the committee voted to advance Hopkins 4-0 and Locke Dawson 5-0 to the full Senate.
The committee also heard the appointment of Andrew Rakestraw as chair of the Board of Environmental Safety. Rakestraw, who previously worked in U.S. climate and legal roles, said he would focus on transparency, accountability, fiscal stability, and community responsiveness at DTSC. Senators questioned him about DTSC reform, community engagement in places like the Hinkley/Herupah Valley and Exide cleanup areas, fee-setting and fiscal stability, the hazardous waste management plan, and coordination with the Environmental Justice Advisory Council. He said the board should go beyond brief public comment periods, engage communities directly, and ensure community concerns are reflected in outcomes. Supporters from environmental justice and waste-management groups testified in favor, no opposition was offered, and the committee moved his nomination forward to the Senate floor, with one member abstaining.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Several of us have traveled internationally to look at different types of nuclear energy and nuclear
- I'm not saying that, you know, California is ready to build a nuclear power plant today. I would.
- That California is ready to build a nuclear power plant today, I would. Yeah, yeah.
- of specialists and experts that we're not going to get to zero carbon emissions on energy without nuclear
- general thought, you know, just a general question, nothing specific, what your thoughts are towards nuclear
Committee:
Senate Rules