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• The next one is around stocks and purchasing of stocks on bills that are in front of your committee.
• We do not allow the member to purchase the stock, but we did not extend it out to family members.
• We do not allow the member to purchase the stock, but we did not extend it out to family members.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The conference committee on legislative rules, led by House Chair Michael Moran and Senate Chair Senator Creem, reviewed the many differences between House and Senate versions of the rules and reported that the branches had agreed on 24 of 52 disputed items. Members said they were moving closer to a final compromise, with several provisions already settled and others still being negotiated offline. The discussion emphasized transparency, committee administration, and ways to move bills through the process earlier in the session. Items agreed to included committee name changes such as adding fisheries to Agriculture and changing elder affairs to aging and independent, adopting House language on joint rules, making committee reports and bill/resolution materials available electronically and online, allowing public access to summaries, and several technical or administrative updates. The committee also agreed on rules for executive sessions, temporary employees, committee travel, favorable/unfavorable reporting, joint petitions, home rule expiration, and special commission meetings. Some provisions were tabled for further discussion, including Mason’s Rules, notice and posting timelines, hearing scheduling, in-person hearings, bill reporting deadlines, and several other administrative topics. A few issues remained unresolved, especially who should draft bill summaries, how to handle notice periods for hearings and postings, and how to structure committee votes and reporting deadlines. The committee also discussed Rule 35, agreeing in principle to a public hearing and broader public comment on rules review, which members said would improve transparency. At the end of the meeting, members praised the work of the committee and staff, said there was “light at the end of the tunnel,” and adjourned after a motion and second.

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• reduced, and we also have a capital grant program so if you're a current manufacturer and you need to purchase
• labels for their products that they can be qualified for those Projects incentivizes contractors to purchase
• At this point, though, however, this is not a requirement that I purchase something that is locally It

Keywords: 996, all

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• operation of the Texas Interoperability Council, a grant program administered by the council for the purchase
• HB number thirty-six by Garen relates to prohibiting the sale, delivery, or purchase of consumable hemp
• No. 149 by Lauterbach relating to the governor's review of purchases by political subdivisions of public

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• In 2018, a majority of the Minnesota PSAPs purchased the Motorola MCC 7500 consoles to full participants
• paaf purchased the Motorola mcc7500 mcc7500 mcc7500 councils<00:03:23.440> to<00:03:23.560>
• We, the AMM committee, have looked at purchasing radars versus working with a private company as kind
• In order for us to purchase a radar system, it would be substantially higher dollar numbers than what
• We, the AMM committee, have looked at purchasing radars versus working with a private company as kind

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• With that, you know, all users, we want it to be where they know which ones they're purchasing and that
• I think it makes a lot of sense particularly for who can ride, who can purchase, what safety equipment
• I think it makes a lot of sense particularly for, you know, who can ride, who can purchase, what safety
• Approximately 260,000 e-bikes are purchased annually in the United States, and this is causing a huge
• This protects those who may purchase batteries from online marketplaces.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on the governor’s Ride Safe Act, S. 3077, and related micromobility bills. Chairs and administration officials described the bill as a statewide, speed-based framework for e-bikes, scooters, mopeds, and similar devices, intended to replace outdated device categories with clearer rules for age limits, helmets, equipment, operating locations, registration, insurance for higher-speed devices, and restrictions on tampering. They also emphasized improved crash-data collection, a working group for future updates, and battery safety standards such as UL certification to reduce fire risk. Committee members asked about enforcement, shared-use paths, commuter rail accommodations, battery storage, and how the bill would apply to other vehicles like quads; the administration said some issues would need further study or follow-up. Testimony from advocates, municipal officials, and commission members was mixed but generally supportive of clearer statewide rules. Transportation and safety advocates backed the speed-based tier system but urged additional measures, including a default speed limit on shared-use paths, automated enforcement, and more funding for Complete Streets and Shared Streets programs. Bike shop and police representatives said current laws are confusing for riders and law enforcement and that better definitions and data reporting are needed. Several speakers stressed that enforcement and education will be critical, and that local patchwork rules are difficult to apply consistently. Medical testimony strongly supported tighter protections for young riders. Pediatric emergency and trauma doctors described a sharp rise in serious injuries and deaths involving e-bikes and scooters, including severe pediatric cases, and urged amendments adding a minimum age for faster devices and a universal helmet requirement. They argued that the force and weight of these devices make crashes more dangerous than conventional bicycles and pointed to past Massachusetts safety laws as evidence that age and equipment restrictions can reduce injuries. Some public testimony opposed the bill as written, especially from moped commuters who argued that gas-powered mopeds are being treated differently from comparable electric devices and should be included in the framework. They called for clearer rules on bike-lane access, insurance, parking, and statewide standards for mopeds as vulnerable road users. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and questions only.

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• Finally, other items were sold to a second vendor, but detailed descriptions and purchase prices were
• Are you all purchasing art anymore?”
• “I have not, nor has the board that I have served approved any art purchases.
• “We don’t purchase art. Okay.
• You’re purchasing media that reaches 75% of the state, so the comparison is a little off.”

Summary: The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and then received updates on delinquent water and sewer reports, including seven new reinstatements and a reduction to four remaining delinquent filers. Staff also reported on municipal accounting code noncompliance, removing Denning and Gum Springs from the 60-day clock after improved records were verified, and presenting repeat findings for Fargo, Lead Hill, Alma, Jericho, and Haynes. Members discussed repeated audit problems, the length of time some issues had persisted, and whether towns should be given additional time or face stronger action; motions were made and adopted to place some entities on a 60-day clock or defer action to later meetings. For Fargo and Alma, staff described extensive repeat accounting deficiencies, including missing budgets, bank reconciliations, financial statements, receipts, journals, and supporting documentation. Fargo’s mayor said the town had been understaffed and was beginning to improve its office systems; the committee voted to defer the matter for 60 days and file the report. Alma’s officials said they were trying to correct water audit and accounting issues, and the committee likewise deferred the matter to the August meeting while warning that water-audit delays could jeopardize turnback funds. The committee then reviewed misuse-of-street-funds findings for Jericho and Haynes. Jericho’s police chief and officials explained that traffic fines, drug-related arrests, and other citations had pushed the town over the statutory threshold, while staff clarified that the speed-trap calculation excludes certain add-on fines and is referred to the prosecuting attorney for any action. Haynes officials said repayment problems stemmed from lost revenue and staffing changes, including the loss of the police department, but staff reported the town remained behind on its repayment plan and also owed the IRS. The committee voted to defer the Haynes matter to September and to defer Jericho as well, with members emphasizing the need for consistency and possible broader legislative review of small-town viability. A special report on the Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District drew substantial discussion. Staff cited findings involving board approval of payroll and contracts, credit card documentation, car allowances and personal vehicle use, competitive bidding, and unusually high advertising spending, as well as the sale of trailers and other equipment at low prices. The district director said the board had delegated authority for many expenditures, that personal use was reported for tax purposes, and that advertising was necessary to educate the public about recycling. Members questioned the procurement and disposal decisions and the size of the advertising budget; after discussion, the committee deferred the report to September and asked the director to return. The meeting also included brief deferred reports on Biggers, Gilmore, and Holly Grove, which were filed after local officials described ongoing efforts to resolve long-standing audit and tax issues.

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• these products that are these AI products that businesses are going to be potentially looking at purchasing
• these products that are these AI products that businesses are going to be potentially looking at purchasing
• these products that are these AI products that businesses are going to be potentially looking at purchasing
• 00:25:46.600> vendor<00:25:46.960> when<00:25:47.200> they<00:25:47.360> purchased
• by the vendor when they purchased it. by the vendor when they purchased it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• TVA has a power purchase agreement with the 2,200-acre solar farm that is in my home county now.
• Now, some of them have a power purchase agreement with who's putting the solar farm in.
• TVA uh has a power<00:12:52.320> purchase<00:12:52.880> agreement<00:12:53.440> with
• <00:12:53.920> the<00:12:54.399> 2200 power purchase agreement with the 2200 power
• them they have a p power purchase them they have a p power purchase agreement<00:14:21.760> with

Bills: SB176, HB155, HB247, HB311, HB312, HB317, HB466, SB176, HB155, HB247, HB311, HB312, HB317, HB466

Keywords: controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, state holidays, federal holidays, public holidays, legal holidays, office closures, state employees, personal leave, compensatory leave, bank closures, school closures, Mardi Gras, Mobile County, Baldwin County, Rosa Parks Day

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• Um, and I think that if I tried to purchase<00:34:52.399> a<00:34:52.839> camper,<00:34
• :53.839> you<00:34:54.000> know,<00:34:54.520> that purchase a camper, you know,
• that purchase a camper, you know, that although<00:34:55.839> my<00:34:56.079> clothes
• Um, and I think that if I tried to purchase a camper, you know, that although my clothes haven't been
• ,<00:38:15.680> they<00:38:15.839> have they're looking to purchase, they have they're

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But one of the things that I was thinking is that on the mainland there's purchasing co-ops where the
• farmers all get together and purchase together, and they can get a better deal, where I don't see too
• don't on the mainland there's purchasing don't on the mainland there's purchasing co-ops<00:48:46.480
• c><00:48:49.040> together<00:48:49.280> and<00:48:49.520> they together and purchase
• together and they together and purchase together and they can<00:48:49.839> get<00:48:49.920>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard multiple gubernatorial confirmation nominations, beginning with GM509 for Jay Stone to the Environmental Advisory Council. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and other supporters praised Stone’s more than 30 years of engineering experience and said he would help balance environmental protection with economic development. Stone said he wanted to contribute to environmental health and sustainability, and identified sea level rise and PFAS in drinking water as key concerns. The committee then moved to GM531 and GM532, nominations of Judson Leair and Nicholas Ta to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. The Department of Agriculture and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported both nominees. Leair emphasized his farming background and said pesticide policy should be more comprehensive, selective, and threshold-based rather than relying on broad-spectrum use; Ta said he would focus on integrated pest management, label compliance, education, and using the least amount of pesticide necessary, including non-chemical alternatives such as exclusion and behavior changes. The committee next considered GM533, Janet Ashman’s nomination to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. The Department of Agriculture, the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau all supported her, citing her experience, responsiveness, and prior service. Ashman said she wanted to help make pesticide regulations more understandable and stressed targeted pest control, scouting, and more precise products. Members asked about the complexity of pesticide regulations and the shift away from broad-based pesticide use; Ashman explained that regulations are complicated for both farmers and homeowners and that newer, more targeted products are needed as pests develop resistance. The committee then heard GM57 for Don Hegger Nordl to the Environmental Advisory Council. Supporters said she has environmental planning experience and knowledge of Chapter 343 and related rules. Nordl said she could bring state, county, and federal experience to the council and identified the need for more volunteers and broader professional representation as the council’s biggest challenge. Finally, the committee took up GM697, Dean Matsukawa’s nomination as deputy director of the Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and several other testifiers strongly supported him, highlighting his 30 years with the department, his family farming background, and his understanding of farmers’ needs, especially access to capital and biosecurity challenges. Testifiers said he is calm, logical, experienced, and already familiar with the department’s work. Matsukawa was described as a reluctant nominee who was sought out for the role. The transcript does not show any final votes or committee action on the nominations during the portion provided.

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• You know, I just want to make a statement that I've purchased many German shepherds with hip dysplasia
• many German shepherd with hip purchased many German shepherd with hip dysplasia.<00:15:34.959> It's
• that question, we are currently already transparent with the breeder information at the time of purchase
• <00:20:39.600> the<00:20:39.760> time<00:20:39.840> of<00:20:40.080> purchase
• information at the time of purchase. information at the time of purchase. they<00:20:40.720>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This change would likely be used for fishing licenses to encourage anglers purchasing licenses late in
• the season to purchase annual license and to encourage annual license renewal.
• licenses late in the season purchasing licenses late in the season to<01:44:31.200> purchase<
• annual license and to to purchase annual license and to encourage<01:44:33.800> annual<01:44:
• purchase purchase my<01:51:41.040> combination<01:51:41.800> license<01:51:42.440>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional reflection on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, emphasizing renewal, spring, and the challenges facing Iranian families amid conflict. The speaker connected the holiday’s themes of hope and responsibility to Vermont and democracy, then the chamber moved to routine business, including first readings and referrals of five House bills: H.945 on hemp products, H.946 on utility advertising and costs in rental agreements, H.947 on a residential universal design building code, H.948 on membership of the Retired Employees Committee on Insurance, and H.949 on homestead and non-homestead property tax yields and technical education finance changes. Three Senate bills were also read and referred: S.189 on hospital service reductions, S.203 on penalties for repeat DUI offenses, and S.313 on transforming Vermont’s career technical education system. The House also recognized several guests and announcements, including family members of members, airport employees, a UVM student intern, and visitors from Brazil. A House concurrent resolution, HCR 168, was read and congratulated Girl Scout Troop 60336 of Milton on earning the Bronze Award for a community garden project that improved accessibility through rain barrels and raised beds. The resolution highlighted the troop’s leadership and the role of its co-leaders, and the chamber applauded the guests in attendance. The main floor action centered on House Bill 642, relating to youthful offender proceedings, where Representative Booton of Barre City offered an amendment to stop the scheduled expansion of Raise the Age to 20-year-olds. Supporters argued the change would preserve current treatment of 18-year-olds while preventing an automatic expansion they said could strain the system and raise public safety concerns; opponents, including the Judiciary Committee, urged waiting for required Department for Children and Families reports due in 2026 before making changes. After debate, a roll call vote was taken on the amendment, with members calling the roll as the vote proceeded.

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• If you're purchasing a home, we oversee mortgage lending in the state.
• that’s purchasing with a savvy purchaser, and the company is taking on the financial risk.
• that’s purchasing with a savvy purchaser, and the company is taking on the financial risk.
• that’s purchasing with a savvy purchaser, and the company is taking on the financial risk.
• <00:56:42.400> insurance 187,000 motans um who purchase insurance 187,000 motans um who purchase

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill would create a universal immunization funding program using our tax dollars to purchase and
• with vaccine purchasing for those pediatricians<01:27:10.440> and<01:27:10.600> majority
• I agree with the last caller that I believe that this universal purchasing agreement brings fear that
• I agree with the last caller that I believe that this universal purchasing agreement brings fear that
• I agree with the last caller that I believe that this universal purchasing agreement brings fear that

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1462 on crisis services. Testimony from the Department of Law Enforcement, the Community Alliance on Prisons, and the Department of Health supported expanding behavioral health crisis services as an alternative to arrest or incarceration. Witnesses said additional crisis sites would help divert people in mental health crisis to appropriate care, and the Department of Health described its current crisis center in Ewa, including the need for renovations such as a padded room and the time required to get the facility operational. In response to questions, the department estimated the Ewa center’s budgeted cost at about $4.3 million, not including rent or startup repairs, and said a second site’s cost would depend on whether it was freestanding or attached to an existing facility. The committee then heard House Bill 700 on cognitive assessments. The Executive Office on Aging supported the bill’s intent but asked that it be amended to make assessments optional rather than mandated, to pilot the program first, and to allow flexibility in handling HIPAA-protected data. SHPDA also supported the measure but said it should not be mandatory and suggested that payers reimburse for assessments when requested by patients, families, or physicians. The Alzheimer’s Association and caregivers strongly supported standardizing cognitive assessments to improve early detection and access to newer treatments, while noting the existing opt-out provision. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill but asked that the age 65 threshold be removed because cognitive decline can begin much earlier for people with Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and related conditions. In response to a question, the Office on Aging said a pilot project could likely be done for about $150,000, with data security being the main added cost. The final bill discussed was House Bill 237 on peer support programs. Testimony from Family Hui Hawaii, Early Childhood Action Strategy, peer support workers, and families described peer-to-peer programs as a cost-effective way to reduce isolation, strengthen families, and provide long-term community support. Speakers said these programs help parents and caregivers navigate crises, child welfare involvement, addiction recovery, and other challenges, and can have lasting benefits for children’s development and family stability. Several witnesses tied the bill to broader state goals, including infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and child welfare reform. Written testimony from about a dozen organizations and individuals was also noted in support.

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• Purchased today, they have a 20-year life and 18-year depreciation.
• Purchased today, they have a 20-year life and 18-year depreciation.
• Purchased today, they have a 20-year life and 18-year depreciation.
• Purchased today, they have a 20-year life and 18-year depreciation.
• Purchased today, they have a 20-year life and 18-year depreciation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Because purchase— >> Not purchase. >> Yeah.
• Because purchase— >> Not purchase. >> Yeah.
• Because purchase— >> Not purchase. >> Yeah.
• Because purchase— >> Not purchase. >> Yeah.
• Because purchase— >> Not purchase. >> Yeah.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And use this data to estimate consumer income, urgency of purchase, and potential other alternatives
• that they may have when they're considering a purchase.
• Paul Target, where despite purchasing the same items, shoppers fell into one of seven price categories
• ,<00:30:04.880> opening<00:30:05.240> up and what brands to purchase, opening up and
• personalized coupons based on purchase personalized coupons based on purchase history<00:42:29.800

Bills: HF3794, HF3408

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, consumer protection, price setting, biometric data, retail, privacy, 1183, house

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 3, 2026, and then received a presentation from the Minnesota Office of the Attorney General on the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act. Assistant Attorney General Caitlin Miko and Deputy Attorney General Jessica Whitney reviewed the law’s scope, consumer rights, business obligations, and enforcement history. They said the law took effect July 31, 2025, gives Minnesotans rights to access, delete, and opt out of sale, profiling, and targeted advertising, and is enforced by the Attorney General with penalties up to $7,500 per violation. They reported more than 200 complaints in the first six months, many warning letters, and a shift from education to active enforcement now that the initial warning-letter period has expired. Committee members asked about how the universal opt-out works, what happens when companies deny deletion or editing requests, how the office determines willful noncompliance, and whether the law could burden small businesses. The AG’s office said the opt-out can be set through privacy-protective browsers or extensions, companies must respond to consumer requests within 45 days, small businesses are exempt as defined by the SBA, and investigations look for patterns and evidence of willful conduct rather than minor technical violations. The office also said it needs additional funding to fully staff enforcement efforts and noted that it has already issued subpoenas and civil investigative demands. The committee then took up House File 3408, the Stop Grocery Surveillance Price Gouging Act. The author explained that the bill would prohibit retail grocers, physical and online, from setting individualized prices based on consumer information, would limit certain uses of facial recognition and electronic shelf labels, and would preserve narrow exceptions for discounts and loyalty programs. Public testimony followed from the Minnesota Farmers Union in support, arguing that grocery consolidation and surveillance pricing could worsen already high food costs and harm fair competition. The Minnesota Grocers Association opposed the premise that grocery stores use surveillance pricing, said shelf prices are generally uniform and set from a single storewide database, and argued electronic shelf labels are efficient and not nefarious. A technology company representative similarly said ESLs do not use personal data or facial recognition, prices are uniform, and a 2025 study found no meaningful price increases after ESL adoption. The bill was laid over for possible further discussion after the testimony.

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• This transparency reduces post-purchase conflict.
• This transparency reduces post-purchase conflict.
• This transparency reduces post-purchase conflict.
• It happens after the purchase contract.
• <01:37:01.040> or this is a good property to purchase or this is a good property to purchase

Bills: SB2982, SB2367, SB2818, SB2944, SB2022, SB2240, SB2986, SB2547, SB2401, SB3031, SB3035, SB3032

Keywords: foreign influence, campaign finance, contributions, state elections, transparency, election integrity, Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, Ala Wai Harbor, DLNR, BLNR, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Board of Land and Natural Resources, state boating facility, small boat harbor, public-private partnership, PPP, marina management, harbor lease, fast lands, submerged lands

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 2982 on campaign finance, which would prohibit foreign entities and foreign-influence businesses from making contributions and expenditures. The Attorney General’s office testified first, followed by the Campaign Spending Commission, which supported the bill but asked for clarification on constitutional review authority and additional implementation time for certifications, forms, and procedures. Common Cause also supported the measure, arguing it would help protect elections from dark money and foreign influence. No vote was taken. The committee then took up SB 2367 on a state boating facilities lease program for the Ala Wai small boat harbor. DLNR supported the bill, while UPW opposed it, warning about privatization of a public asset and possible job displacement. Several members of the public supported the concept but urged amendments to protect public access, affordability, youth ocean programs, and state employee jobs. Committee members questioned DLNR about the scope of the lease, the role of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and whether public access and existing concessions would remain protected. DLNR said current leases would remain, the board would retain approval authority, and employees would not necessarily be displaced, but members indicated more discussion and possible amendments were needed. For SB 2818 on boating penalties, DLNR testified in support and there was no opposition testimony. The committee also heard SB 2944 on conservation, which would require wildlife viewing guidelines that substantially conform to NOAA guidance and reporting requirements; DLNR said it stood on its written testimony. SB 2022 on water code penalties drew support from DLNR’s Commission on Water Resource Management, which said the bill’s two-tiered penalty structure would preserve deterrence while keeping the current $5,000 penalty for first-time or non-harmful violations. The Board of Water Supply submitted comments, and Ulupono Initiative supported the measure as a needed enforcement tool. Committee members discussed whether the higher penalty ceiling should be phased in and asked for stakeholder input on the amount of the penalties. Finally, the committee began SB 2240 on land use, which would require water availability certification from the Commission on Water Resource Management before a district boundary amendment proceeds to the Land Use Commission. DLNR supported the bill and said it often reviews project documents that lack sufficient information on water needs and availability, so the measure would allow earlier review and comment. The committee also indicated it would seek amendments and further feedback on the water penalty bill before it moved to the next committee.

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• But we're not changing that period that the exemption is and this is still for those purchases in June
• This is effective for sales and purchases made after June 30, 2025.
• would be exempt period of time purchases would be exempt and<00:14:00.279> then<00:14:00.440>
• made after June 30th purchases made after June 30th 2025<00:15:36.600> sections<00:15:37.279>
• this effective for sales and purchases this effective for sales and purchases made<00:16:02.440>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill, as amended, allows utilities to sign purchase power agreements with advanced nuclear resources
• power agreements which advanced purchase power agreements which advanced with<01:40:15.040> advanced
• Allows New Hampshire utilities who enter long-term contracts to purchase power from advanced nuclear
• There's always a risk with purchase power agreements, right?
• <01:48:56.320> power always a risk with purchase power always a risk with purchase power agreements

Keywords: 1191, senate, all