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• And so I think we've talked about other ways, whether it's district heating, that it can be utilized
• <00:34:35.839> at<00:34:35.960> the heating at the heating at the moment<00:34:37.919><
• you know many of my constituents Heat you know many of my constituents Heat their<00:34:49.480><
• that it can be it's District heating that it can be utilized<00:36:51.319> in<00:36:52.119>
• When we use fossil fuels, we're generating heat to turn a turbine, right, to make steam to generate.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It's 24/7 baseload energy, but it's also renewable because the heat from the earth doesn't deplete.
• The heat from the center of the earth is always emanating, and it doesn't deplete even when it's used
• Geothermal energy is the heat and energy which emanates from the Earth's core.
• It's really hot, and that heat is always emanating out towards the surface, so the crust of the earth
• Well, similarly, geoscientists have always known that there's a tremendous amount of heat in, in the

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• Because the heat from the Earth doesn't deplete.
• The heat from the center of the Earth... ...is always emanating and it doesn't deplete even when it's
• So, turning the page... ...is the heat and energy which emanates from the Earth's core.
• And that heat... is always emanating out towards the surface.
• popcorn. kernels on a skillet, and it also acts as a planet-sized battery where we can access this heat

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Because that is an increase, and when I see home heating, I get a little concerned.
• <04:44:22.360> I increase and when I see Home Heating I increase and when I see Home Heating
• heating oil.
• The category includes home heating oil.
• costs especially on the home heating costs especially on the home heating fuel<04:58:30.160>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee met in work session on several bills, beginning with HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training. Members said the bill had been sent to the Animal Protection and Licensing Subcommittee, where Representative Kuttab is expected to schedule a meeting soon to consider possible amendments based on testimony and other ideas. The committee later returned to HB 153 and confirmed a work session was planned for February 14, with discussion also including whether to explore a task force concept raised in testimony. The committee also discussed HB 215 and HB 566, both related to landfill permitting and leachate or harm/benefit reporting. Representative Gerana said he had met with the DES director and was working on amendments that would add a preliminary screening phase for determining net public benefit and expand the list of benefits beyond capacity need to include items such as economic and infrastructure benefits. HB 566 was said to be in the same posture as HB 215, and both were slated for subcommittee review the following Tuesday morning. HB 171 was also added for subcommittee discussion, with members saying the changes would be technical rather than substantive. HB 240, which removes forfeiture penalties for non-payment of dog licenses, drew support for a simple amendment changing a statutory “shall” to “may” so municipal officials would have discretion about issuing a warrant. Representative Bixby said OLS advised that this was the cleanest way to provide flexibility, and he reported that the sponsor was agreeable to the change. The committee also discussed HB 179, concerning hazardous waste accident fees, where the sponsor proposed a revised amendment imposing a $1,000-per-day penalty after 90 days of non-payment. Members raised concerns about homeowners, hobby farmers, and whether the bill could unfairly burden people who were not negligent or whose insurance claims were delayed. The sponsor and others said the intent was to recover costs from responsible parties, especially businesses, and to protect local taxpayers and fire departments from bearing the cost of damaged hazardous materials equipment. No votes were taken; the bills were left for further subcommittee work and amendment drafting.

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• Finally, climate change has impact on traumatic injuries and heat injury.
• I heat my house. I had an oil-burning furnace.
• But it still wasn't enough for the available heat pump technology to heat my house.
• Heating systems are great if you have an air system; get a heat pump. That's the way to go.
• We get better heat pumps, better EVs.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• goes hand in hand with some of our climate problems in urban communities, where we suffer from urban heat
• goes hand-to-hand with some of our climate problems in urban communities, where we suffer from urban heat
• We suffer from urban heat and other problems at a disproportionate rate because we don't have the greenery

Summary: The committee met to hear AB 946 by Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, which would encourage California’s 30 by 30 conservation efforts to include investments in historically underserved urban communities. The author said the bill is intended to reduce “nature poverty” in places like South Los Angeles by treating urban greening and conservation as a co-equal goal alongside rural and coastal land protection. Supporters, including the California Park and Recreation Society, the Trust for Public Land, and Los Angeles County, argued that urban conservation can provide both environmental and human benefits, especially where land can be reused or restored for parks and green space. Committee members discussed the bill’s focus on urban areas versus rural districts. One member said they would not support it because it seemed to prioritize heavily urban communities over rural ones in their district, while others said the bill helps ensure conservation resources are distributed more equitably and can have important psychological, health, and climate benefits for dense communities. The author responded that the bill does not neglect rural areas, but instead seeks to correct an imbalance by ensuring urban communities are also considered in 30 by 30 planning. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Appropriations Committee. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, with several members voting aye and one member not voting at the time of the roll call. After the vote, the committee adjourned.

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• After heating, because heating converts THCA into Delta-9-THC. No field kit can give that number.
• But if you smoke it, or if it hits heat, is that correct, if it hits heat?
• The Crime Commission is using an antiquated form of testing that uses heat to heat these products up
• And you don’t have to use heat for that? No, sir. You use no heat.
• And a lot of these things, when you use advanced heat—like high temperatures of heat—you’re gonna convert

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

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• [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat.
• [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. An Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat.
• [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The number that matters is total THC after heating, because heating converts THCA into Delta-9 THC.
• Well, you know, these plants, they don't like the heat. They don't like excessive heat.
• And you don't have to heat for that. No, sir. You use no heat.
• When you use advanced heat, like high temperatures of heat, you're a lot of these things.
• When you use advanced heat, like high temperatures of heat, you're going to do, you're going to convert

Summary: The House Committee on Public Health heard House Bill 5, a proposal to ban THC products outside the Texas Compassionate Use Program while allowing non-intoxicating CBD and CBG products under tighter regulation. Chair Van Deaver gave a lengthy background on the 2018 federal Farm Bill and Texas’s 2019 hemp law, arguing that the lack of guardrails allowed a large, unregulated THC market to develop. HB 5 would impose licensing fees, product registration, testing and inspection requirements, and restrictions intended to keep products away from children. Invited witnesses from law enforcement strongly supported the bill. Steve Dye of the Texas Police Chiefs Association and Brian Hawthorne of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas argued that THC consumables are widely mislabeled, often far more potent than advertised, and linked to youth access, impaired driving, and organized crime. Both said regulation would be ineffective and would amount to legalization, while a ban would be easier for officers to enforce. They also emphasized support for the Texas Compassionate Use Program and said medical THC should remain available. Dr. Peter Stout of the Texas Association of Crime Lab Directors and Alice Amelot of Texas DPS testified as resource witnesses about forensic testing. They said current lab resources are already stretched thin, that quantitative testing for THC and related cannabinoids is expensive and time-consuming, and that a ban would simplify enforcement because labs could focus on presence/absence testing rather than concentration. Amelot said DPS labs are neutral on the bill but explained that mislabeled products and inaccurate certificates of analysis are common. Committee members asked about traffic safety, impairment, youth use, and the costs of enforcement and lab testing; witnesses repeatedly said the bill would reduce complexity for law enforcement but that any approach would still require more resources for labs.

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• But there are other use cases such as heat energy for industrial processes in the 70's.
• such as replacing smaller, retiring coal plants or industrial processes requiring high temperature heat
• can operate as part of the electric grid were independently and other use cases such as generating heat
• that design goals, including generating plant generating 1.5, not megawatts of electricity and usable heat
• As you mentioned, the water is warmer coming out. >> It's heated up. Yes in the manatee.

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• Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Come. Come on. Come on. Heat. Up here. What's up? [Music] Up?
• Heat. Heat. Watch. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] Congratulations. [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat.
• Heat. Heat. [Music] Oh my God. Oh my God. [Music] Heat. Heat. Have all members voted?
• <07:02:05.040> Heat. passage. This is a fiveminut vote. Heat. passage.
• Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. I don't know. Nice. Get out of here. Heat.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Years ago, we had PVC piping in heating oil systems.
• If you're familiar with the heating oil tank, it's usually in the basement, and it's filled from the
• WE PCV PIPING AND HEATING OIL SYSTEMS.
• IF YOU'RE FAMILIAR WITH THE HEATING OIL TANK IS USUALLY IN THE BASEMENT.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chair: Next, HB 377, Heated Tobacco Products. Representative Tramont?
• HB 377, Heated Tobacco Products, is a simple bill to extend the practice as new products enter the market
• We are providing language to define heated tobacco products and create another category of other tobacco
• What I don't want to see is youth turning to heated tobacco products because we know the rate of smoking

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• Having heat provided by natural gas is literally the difference between comfort and chaos and, yes, between
• Having heat provided by natural gas is literally the difference between comfort and chaos and, yes, between
• Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat.
• Heat. Heat. Heat. All included. On this vote, the yays are 194 and the nays are 204.
• Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. On this vote, the yays are 213 and the nays are 184.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, December 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Move that the Senate confirm Lynn Brewer to the Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
• , make a lot of money, you know, heating, make a lot of money, you know, heating, air<00:25:18.960
• Maybe one day we won't<00:25:55.520> have won't have won't have um um um heating<00:25:57.679>
• systems that will not use, you heating systems that will not use, you know,<00:26:00.280> freon
• That's right. things like heating and air conditioning things like heating and air conditioning and<00

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports throughout the day. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 19 on insurance, including a changed start date and a bill name honoring David McHanie and Roy Johnson. On a long roll, the Senate concurred 22-0 with one abstention. Senator Singleton then used personal privilege to present a Black History observance highlighting Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., and Mahalia Jackson. Committee reports followed, with the Senate confirming Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission and Lynn Brewer to the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. Senator Singleton spoke at length in support of the trades-related confirmation, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor, contractor oversight, and workforce training, while also discussing the need to support such professions and the role of boards in protecting consumers. The Senate also received favorable reports from Judiciary, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Tourism, and Local Legislation on a range of bills, many with amendments or substitutes, and placed them on the next day’s calendar. In motions and resolutions, Senator Elliott recommitted Senate Bill 310 to local legislation and introduced Senate Joint Resolution 50 honoring Coach Tim Carter, which was sent to rules. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 51 mourning Junior Harold Sorrells and several House resolutions from the Rules Committee, including recognitions for the Alabama State Games, Mack McCutcheon’s retirement, the Black pioneers of Macon County, Alicia Cannon, Joseph William Jones Jr., and Louis Vuitton the Pitbull Day. The chamber also recognized several school leaders in the gallery and then moved into local bills, beginning with Senate Bill 266, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding Covington County, for which a bill reading was requested using the previous roll.

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• Through tough negotiations and heated...
• Through tough negotiations and heated... to learn those lessons both from her and with her.
• Through tough negotiations and heated...
• Through tough negotiations and heated... people in instead of shutting them out. people in instead of
• Through tough negotiations and heated debates, Melissa and I could always look across the table

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That are presenting here are more related to extreme heat and issues with flooding.
• Specifically, we are noticing more kids coming into the emergency department experiencing heat illness
• There are innovations happening in Arizona, especially around extreme heat, and many of those are being
• There is someone in the state who is really pushing forward on heat-related issues.
• I know of a person in the Department of Health who is working specifically on heat and health issues.

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• flags went up after a rule was made regarding natural gas on appliances, or not appliances, but like heat
• You know, I'm from eastern Washington, and so we use a lot of natural gas, and heat pumps aren't a year-round
• viable solution for heating a home or anything.
• Heat pumps aren't a year-round viable solution for heating a home or anything, for that matter, so we
• have to have auxiliary backup heat.

Summary: The committee heard first from Ferndale city officials and a representative of FutureWise on annexation planning. Ferndale described its “annexation blueprint” or phased annexation plan as a way to tie urban growth area planning, capital facilities, and eventual annexation together earlier in the process. Speakers argued that counties often allow incremental development in urban growth areas without city-level standards, impact fees, or coordinated infrastructure planning, which can leave cities and taxpayers with higher future costs and make annexation less likely. Members raised questions about fire districts, county revenue loss, and whether annexation incentives or interlocal revenue-sharing agreements could help. FutureWise supported requiring annexation phasing in countywide planning policies, using pre-annexation agreements, and applying city standards in urban growth areas to make annexation more predictable and less contentious. The committee then received a primer and update from the State Building Code Council (SBCC). Staff explained the council’s composition, standing committees, technical advisory groups, and rulemaking process, including normal, expedited, and emergency rulemaking. They described the ongoing 2024 code cycle and the separate work underway on Senate Bill 5491 and related legislation concerning single-stair residential buildings and multiplex housing. Members discussed how the legislature can better direct the SBCC, the difference between prescriptive and performance-based code approaches, and the importance of involving technical experts early. The SBCC also addressed concerns about the wildfire urban interface code, noting that problems arose when code language and maps were developed on different timelines and applied to urban areas in ways that were not anticipated. Several members asked about regional differences, especially energy code impacts in eastern Washington and the role of natural gas. SBCC representatives said the council can use climate zones and appendices for some regional variation, but statewide statutory targets still constrain the energy code. They emphasized that the council is largely reactive to legislative direction and public proposals, and that clearer legislative intent would help avoid ambiguity in future code development. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• It provides domestic hot water and heating throughout the campus.
• So in 2021 we replaced the boilers and the chillers in the central plant, which produced the heating
• It provides domestic hot water and heating throughout the campus.
• So in 2021 we replaced the boilers and the chillers in the central plant, which produced the heating
• It provides domestic hot water and heating throughout the campus.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration held an informational hearing on budget issues for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Cannabis Control, the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and the California Arts Council. The chair noted there would be no votes. CalVet gave an overview of its programs serving veterans and families, including transition assistance, county veterans service officers, education approvals, housing and homelessness programs, home loans, long-term care homes, and state veterans cemeteries. Members asked about future long-term care needs for aging veterans, staffing and recruitment challenges at veterans homes, and the Yountville steam infrastructure replacement project, for which CalVet sought a $38.8 million reappropriation and said federal reimbursement was expected. CalVet also discussed the role of county veterans service officers in helping veterans file claims and avoid predatory unaccredited representatives. The Department of Cannabis Control described its regulatory role from seed to sale and requested one position to implement SB 1064’s combined activities license. Members and public witnesses focused heavily on the illicit cannabis market, enforcement staffing, and the impact of taxes and fees on the legal market. DCC said it had roughly 87 enforcement positions with about a 15% vacancy rate and more than 200 compliance staff. Its economist presented the 2024 cannabis market report, which found licensed production and retail quantity were up, but retail value and prices were down, with an estimated 11.4 million pounds of illicit production and about 60% of California consumption still coming from the illicit market. Industry witnesses argued the legal market is in crisis, urged repeal of the scheduled excise tax increase, stronger enforcement against illicit cannabis and hemp-derived intoxicants, and expanded retail access. The Department of Consumer Affairs briefly presented nine budget proposals, including a $2.6 million ongoing request to maintain a business modernization system for several boards and bureaus. The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls described its work on economic and educational equity, health care, violence prevention, student rights, and archival and outreach projects, and said its budget request would convert limited-term positions to permanent. A member urged the commission to narrow its priorities toward current issues such as affordability, child care, and women’s health. The California Arts Council outlined its role as the state’s only statewide arts funder and requested restoration of $5 million in local assistance; supporters testified that the funding would leverage additional local investment and help sustain arts access, especially in rural communities. The hearing ended after the non-presentation items were noted and no further public comment was offered.

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• I've sat through a lot of meetings, heated exchanges.
• I've sat through a lot of meetings, heated exchanges.
• I've sat through a lot of meetings, heated exchanges.
• I've sat through a lot of meetings, heated exchanges.
• I've sat through a lot of meetings, heated exchanges.

Bills: HB0002, HB0022

Keywords: building permits, local government, residential construction, permit timelines, code compliance, municipal officers, recall election, petition requirements, local governance, voter participation, 916, all