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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- It's one of the highest percentages in the nation.
- novel mechanism that not only helps close the financing gaps, but I think provides a model for the nation
- novel mechanism that not only helps close the financing gaps, but I think provides a model for the nation
- You provided a model for Florida, but I think also a model for the entire nation, and we're so appreciative
- You have a QR code.
Summary:
The committee met to hear a panel on workforce and attainable housing, with presentations from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Wendover Housing Partners, the City of Tallahassee, and Escambia County. Speakers described how state and local tools such as SHIP, the Live Local Act, land trusts, accessory dwelling units, infill development, and public-private partnerships are being used to expand housing supply and preserve long-term affordability. Several panelists emphasized that housing demand is rising across income levels, that workforce households often need subsidy to buy or rent, and that housing location, transportation access, and proximity to jobs and services are critical. They also highlighted challenges including rising construction costs, limited land, insurance, NIMBY opposition, and the need for more flexible financing tools and employer participation.
Members asked about area median income thresholds, whether current programs are reaching the households most in need, and what additional tools might help. Florida Housing said its traditional rental programs generally serve households at or below 60% AMI, while need is increasingly reaching up to 80% AMI statewide and higher in some regions; staff also provided examples of AMI levels by county. Other discussion focused on the impact of local government opt-outs, tax abatements, corporate ownership of single-family homes, insurance costs, Fortified construction standards, and whether bonuses or other income calculations can unintentionally disqualify applicants. Panelists urged more political will, more local flexibility, and additional incentives for employers and landowners to support housing near jobs.
The committee also used an anonymous interactive polling exercise, and members identified partnerships, SHIP funding, local government action, cost, and insurance as key issues. In closing, the chair said the committee would continue a member-driven process and likely hold a workshop on housing-related topics. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the meeting, and the session adjourned after the discussion.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We became. such an outlier in the nation, weren't we?
- The 10% number, Senator... is a national number from the National Healthcare Anti-Fraud Association,
- . which is an evaluation and management code.
- That E&M code includes. the cost of giving an injection.
- You don't plan any of those to be electric, do you? No.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 7 (1-14-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We come before our Maker, who is sovereign over all and who rules this great nation.
- As these leaders gathered great nation.
- House Bill 367, an act relating to investor-owned electric utilities. Representative McCool.
- House Bill 378, an act relating to the metering of electric service. Representative Moser.
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Representative electric service. Representative electric service.
Keywords:
Video Starts 00:00
Convene 05:16
Report of Committees 10:27
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 11:07
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 18:04
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 20:57
ConC and Rules Report 26:01
Adjournment 31:55, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 95 members present. Members approved excusing absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications, and approved the journal from January 13, 2026. The Banking and Insurance Committee reported House Bills 176, 184, and 265 favorably, and those bills were placed on the calendar as having had first reading.
The chamber then took up several announcements and citations. A legislative citation was adopted honoring Tatum Elizabeth Dale, with remarks from members describing her kindness, service, and impact on the community. Another citation was adopted recognizing Emily Bingham for her book My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, including Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, the House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Health Services, and Oversight and Investigations.
The House received a large batch of new bill introductions covering topics such as criminal law and minors, electric utilities, daylight saving time, veterans’ treatment and benefits, transportation, outdoor recreation, human trafficking, licensed professionals, automated license plate readers, postsecondary education, utility disconnection protections, electric metering, virtual currency kiosks, mental health facilities, perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening, controlled substances, prescription drugs, and literacy in schools. Two resolutions were also introduced, one encouraging a school naming honor for Jose Marte and another recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Committee on Committees then referred numerous bills to standing committees, and the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-19 - 11:55AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- rural areas, the grids will not support the usages of the high impact of what a heat pump takes of electricity
- We have more registered cars as far as hybrid and electric than New Hampshire, who's double our size.
- fuel sold by sector for the transportation, residential, commercial, industrial sectors and by zip code
- because, um, there was a question as to whether or not the data would be available specifically by zip code
- Virtual meetings and remote work reduce commuting, fuel consumption, electric usage, and wear and tear
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- And then in terms of the water and electricity use, these are huge consumers of some more in the electricity
- And then in terms of the water and electricity use, these are huge consumers of some more in the electricity
- rated our nation and state's infrastructure<01:54:42.639>
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, it will require all motorized bicycles, motorized scooters, electric bicycles, and mopeds
- However, unfortunately, due to the actions of some who are riding bikes and electric scooters, this has
- My name is Caroline Cohn and I'm a staff attorney at the National Consumer Law Center.
- This bill has been endorsed by dozens of local, state, and national organizations, including a number
- This bill has been endorsed by dozens of local, state, and national organizations, including a number
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on several bills related to driver’s license suspensions, junior operator training, online driver education, and regulation of e-bikes/scooters. A major focus was the Road to Opportunity Act (H. 3662/S. 2368), which would end license suspensions and registration holds for unpaid fines and fees unrelated to road safety, create hardship waivers and payment options, and replace suspension with nonrenewal in some cases. Supporters included the Attorney General’s office, ACLU, CPCS, Greater Boston Legal Services, transportation and anti-poverty advocates, and several affected residents who described job loss, housing instability, and difficulty paying toll and fee debts. They argued the current system punishes poverty, disproportionately affects Black and Latino residents, and is costly to enforce. Some testimony also noted that the bill would preserve suspensions for dangerous driving offenses.
District Attorney Marion Ryan testified in favor of two bills: one allowing partial payment plans for certain RMV penalties and another closing a loophole that makes the penalty for violating a hardship license less severe than driving after a full suspension. Senator Sear and Representative Reed also spoke for the Road to Opportunity Act, while the AAG said the Attorney General supports it. Committee members asked about RMV implementation and whether the agency supports payment plans; Ryan said the RMV has been cooperative but believes legislation is needed. No votes were taken during the hearing.
The committee also heard testimony on bills affecting young drivers. Senator Lovely and Representative Cruz supported a bill to create a junior operator license training fund, expand access for low- and moderate-income families, require refunds in some cases, and allow earlier passenger privileges. Another bill would make virtual instructor-led driver education permanent; AAA and several driving school owners supported it as an access and convenience measure, while other instructors opposed it, arguing in-person instruction is safer and more effective. Finally, Senator Collins and others testified for a transportation safety bill regulating motorized bicycles, scooters, e-bikes, and mopeds, increasing fines, requiring insurance for commercial use, and requiring public hearings and accessibility review for new bike lanes. Advocates for blind and disabled pedestrians supported that bill, while some transportation and business voices backed it as a safety and planning measure.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- The grid is essential to our national defense.
- But I thought the conversation absolutely needs to happen, and I'm all about keeping electric prices
- Country, we are looking at a greater need for electricity with AI and our advances in technology.
- You know, when I got elected, electric cars were just a fad. Now they're a reality, and.
- When we need this electricity in Oklahoma, are we gonna start having brownouts in Oklahoma.
Keywords:
environmental permitting, Oklahoma, Department of Environmental Quality, public participation, regulatory framework, administered applications, energy, wind energy, financial assurance, property restoration, environmental regulation, mining, blasting, residential protection, buffer zone, Department of Mines, public utilities, electric transmission lines, landowner rights, payment regulations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider pending calendar business; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Monuments, 25 National Conservation Areas.
- We visited national parks and national wildlife refuges across the country between moves and spent summer
- Security Council and National Economic my council staff.
- It's the second most visited national park in the country.
- Grand Canyon National Park itself started out that way.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, when the time is right, we will take code of that. We'll press repeat.
- know the cost of living, whether it's gas, whether it's food, whether it's, you know, the cost of electricity
- California's Labor and Workforce Development Agency to work with the County of Riverside to make electric
- We recognize that health jobs are healthy and electric vehicles healthy.
- Madam Chair and members, Martin Vindio, on behalf of the California State Association of Electrical Workers
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Feb 20th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you believe the cancellation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding by Secretary
- I mean, one of the largest construction infrastructure projects in the nation.
- Yes, as I mentioned to you yesterday, I definitely view that as a national, a project of national importance
- and by 2035 all of them have to be electric, actually move that forward.
- This is a serious national problem. We have older and older.
Keywords:
transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight
Summary:
The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/25/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- So, my their electricity bill.
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grid today they sport an electricity grid today they sport an electricity grid - , which would require a whole lot of new carbon-free electricity, including 24/7 electricity that goes
- , which would require a whole lot of new carbon-free electricity, including 24/7 electricity that goes
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-TCA-EIG, TCA-AEN, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-05-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- vehicles in uh in in work for electric vehicles in uh in in the<00:25:01.120>
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fuel <00:25:35.799>that <00:25:36.440> - Um, I'm not sure we have the technology yet, and I've asked the different suppliers of electric ranch
- We participated in numerous national forums about firewood being a high-risk pathway, and so this is
- Mahalo. measure we participated in numerous measure we participated in numerous National<01:06:35.440
Summary:
The joint hearing covered SB 1023, which would create a spay-neuter special fund to reduce pet overpopulation and free-roaming cats, with funding sources including an income tax checkoff. The Department of Taxation had no substantive comment, while the Hawaii Invasive Species Council supported the measure but opposed any trap-neuter-release or re-release approach, saying spay-neuter is important but release does not reduce cats on the landscape. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii raised concerns about creating another special fund and tax checkoff, saying the fund may not meet statutory criteria and could create administrative burdens. The Hawaiian Humane Society strongly supported the bill, arguing the state currently provides little funding for animal overpopulation control and that the measure would help nonprofits and align conservation and animal welfare goals. Several other supporters testified, including a cat sanctuary representative who described the need for a dedicated funding mechanism and a possible Oahu sanctuary to remove cats from sensitive areas. After questions about the effectiveness of trap-neuter-release and the need for alternative management tools, the committees voted to recommend passage with amendments, including blanking appropriation amounts, moving them into the committee report, setting the effective date to July 1, 2050, and noting Budget and Finance concerns; the recommendations were adopted in both committees, with some members voting with reservations.
The hearing then moved to SB 1120, relating to transportation and a clean fuel standard. The Department of Transportation said it supported the intent but wanted more information on economic impacts. Electrify America and Neste supported the bill, saying a clean fuel standard would help finance EV charging, encourage investment, and expand lower-carbon fuel options such as renewable diesel. In response to questions from senators about rural and agricultural transportation needs, witnesses said the standard could support both electrification where feasible and cleaner liquid fuels in the interim for equipment that cannot yet be electrified. DOT also described county transit efforts and said it was working with Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island on assessments for zero-emission bus replacement and charging infrastructure. The committees also heard testimony on SB 586, relating to climate change and zero-emission buses by 2045, with the State Procurement Office supporting the intent but suggesting the language be moved to a different statute; DOT said it was providing pass-through funding to counties and had some zero-emission bus purchases and charging stations on order. The discussion emphasized infrastructure costs and implementation challenges, but no final vote on SB 1120 or SB 586 was described in the transcript excerpt.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, November 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One nation under God, stands.
- in the arts award at the 2025 National in the arts award at the 2025 National Association<02:05:
- The national award culture investment.
- Beyond the systems, and electricity.
- They're shaping our nation and our future.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 26 Mar 17th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They're Division II, There's only 9,700 Division II players in the nation.
Keywords:
HB2936, children, child protection, adoption, Oklahoma Adoption Code, gestational carrier, gestational agreement, surrogacy, intended parent, preplacement home study, home study, prospective adoptive parent, foster placement, child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, lewd molestation, sex offender registry, Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- You know So, other industries, such as mechanical and electric, you know, they have several categories
Bills:
HB2929, HB2956, HB2955, HB3128, HB3880, HB4294, HB2970, HB3338, HB3443, HB3783, HB3800, HB3818
Keywords:
homeowner insurance, insurance premium, claim history, insurance regulation, at-fault claims, flood insurance, state law, consumer protection, appraisal management, Real Estate Appraiser Board, appraiser registration, background checks, ownership requirements, captive insurance, protected cell, sponsored captive, captive insurer, insurance commissioner, premium tax, dormant captive
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- following changes to update provisions related to the homeowner's insurance in the Oklahoma Insurance Code
Bills:
HB2929, HB2956, HB2955, HB3128, HB3880, HB4294, HB2970, HB3338, HB3443, HB3783, HB3800, HB3818
Keywords:
homeowner insurance, insurance premium, claim history, insurance regulation, at-fault claims, flood insurance, state law, consumer protection, appraisal management, Real Estate Appraiser Board, appraiser registration, background checks, ownership requirements, captive insurance, protected cell, sponsored captive, captive insurer, insurance commissioner, premium tax, dormant captive
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I also happen to be a member of a lot of other green and sustainable committees nationally with the Association
- I also happen to be a member of a lot of other green and sustainable committees nationally with the Association
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Bills:
HB1739, HB1741, HB2606, HB2362, HB2608, HB2294, HB2431, HB2375, HB2582, HB2585, HB2231, HB1601, HB2424, HB1956
Keywords:
transit-oriented development, zoning, land use, urban planning, density, local governance, housing, inclusionary zoning, inclusionary mandate, affordable housing, below-market-rate housing, inclusionary housing, development exaction, impact fee, housing affordability impact fee, needs assessment study, financial feasibility, rough proportionality, essential nexus, county ordinance
Summary:
The committee on Water and Land met on February 19, 2026, and the chair opened by emphasizing strict time limits and that all bills would be deferred if the agenda was not completed before the noon session. The first major measure discussed was HB 1739 HD1, which would preempt county land-use authority in transit-oriented development areas. The Department of Planning supported the bill, saying it could promote state-funded TOD and infrastructure, while the city and county’s position was raised in questioning. Unite Here Local 5 opposed the bill, arguing it would strip counties of self-determination, disrupt state-county policy collaboration, and remove a check on unrestrained development. Committee members pressed the supporters on whether the bill was really about higher density and whether it would override local zoning and sustainability concerns.
The committee then heard testimony on HB 1741 HD1, a housing bill described by supporters as reducing inclusionary housing mandates and increasing supply. Grassroots Institute of Hawaii argued affordability mandates reduce overall housing production and raise market-rate prices, while a Zoom testifier said the bill would improve housing stability, health, and community outcomes for working families, kupuna, and young residents. Members asked about the bill’s needs assessment and who would conduct it, with a witness saying the counties would likely contract it out but that the bill did not clearly specify the reviewer.
HB 2668 HD1, dealing with water heating systems, drew testimony from the Hawaii State Energy Office and industry representatives. Supporters generally backed adding heat pumps to the law, but one solar-water-heater industry witness asked for amendments to remove or extend the current 15-year statutory life limit for solar water heaters and to update outdated standards and variance rules. A Kauaʻi Climate Action Coalition witness opposed the existing solar-only structure, arguing heat pump water heaters are cheaper, align with climate goals, and should be allowed without a variance. The Energy Office said the current law already allows variances in some cases, suggested adding high-efficiency heat pump water heaters to the exemption, and said the 15-year figure may be too short, with 18 years mentioned as a possible alternative. The committee also briefly moved through several other bills, including HB 2606 HD1 on off-site construction and HB 2362 HD1 on housing, with no notable testimony or action recorded in the excerpt.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- Nationally, over 90% of restaurants in states where alcohol to go is legal now offer it, and more than
- Independent research from the R Street Institute, the Journal of Forensic Sciences, and the National
- Associated General Contractors, Associated Builders and Contractors, Nevada Urban Consortium, the National
- Electrical Contractors Association, the Nevada Policy Research Institute, and the Nevada Contractors
Bills:
AB102, AB108, AB117, AB213, AB220, AB221, AB251, AB259, AB331, AB336, AB375, AB379, AB409, AB475, AB476, AB550, AB575, AB594, SB466
Keywords:
emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district, paramedic, training requirements, outdoor education, recreation, grant program, environment, funding, special license plates, vehicle registration, custom plates, state revenue, transportation, public works, prevailing wage, custom fabrication, nonstandard materials
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee substitute removes a conflicting provision from the Health and Safety Code. but this provision
- Sub to Chapter A, Chapter 1001 of the Health Safety Code to require health and Human Services Commission
- House Bill 1747 is Vice Chair Compost's bill, which will amend the government code to establish the mental
- And again, we're not a nation that mandates vaccinations.
- Pears, Apple. is a national accredited organization that's called CAPERS, National Council on Accredited
Bills:
HB 3772, HB 1656, HB 4504, HB 1896, HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4076, HB 3708, HB 2806, HB 3540, HB 1586, HB 5459, HB 4553, HB 4535, HB 3811, HB 3749, HB 4255, HB 4051, HB 5098, HB 3554, HB 4539, HB 5274
Keywords:
e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Beyond Florida, I have represented the state nationally through the National Association of Regulatory
- When a public electric utility proposes to serve a uniquely massive load such as a large data center,
- ...” “...seeing a return on equity that is about 35 percent greater than the national average.
- know, the...” ...get your electricity from, and government tells the producer of electricity who they
- ...substantially greater than the national average?
Summary:
The committee met to consider a large slate of appointments, with the main discussion centered on the confirmation of Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Harris testified about her background in state service and outlined agency priorities including Medicaid financial accountability, transparency, managed care oversight, behavioral health redesign, rural health access, workforce recruitment, and use of technology and AI. Senators questioned her extensively about the Hope Florida/Medicaid settlement controversy, opioid settlement-funded advertising campaigns tied to marijuana prevention and the 2024 Amendment 3 election, public records compliance, abortion reporting and enforcement under the Heartbeat Protection Act, managed care denials, value-based purchasing, and Medicaid funding pressures. After debate, the committee voted to recommend her confirmation, with Senator Polsky voting no.
The committee then considered Anna Ortega and Robert Payne for the Florida Public Service Commission. Ortega, a current PSC commissioner and former staff advisor, discussed utility regulation, data center load issues, ratepayer protections, transparency in PSC decisions, and lessons from other states. Payne, a former legislator and longtime utility co-op employee, emphasized his technical background and the need to balance utility returns with consumer affordability. Both nominees were confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous votes and recommended favorably to the full Senate.
Next, the committee heard from Jeffrey Aaron for reappointment to the Public Employees Relations Commission. Aaron described PERC’s role in public-sector labor disputes and said his work had been upheld in appellate courts without reversal. Senators questioned him about his law firm’s state contracts, his role as chairman of Attorney General James Uthmeier’s PAC, and his connection to the Hope Florida Foundation matter; he declined to discuss the pending investigation. Public testimony included opposition from Florida Voice for the Unborn. The committee nevertheless recommended his confirmation, with several no votes. Finally, the committee approved the remaining appointees on tabs 5 through 46 in a single vote, postponing Dr. John Littell and DCF Secretary Hatch, and then adjourned.