Video & Transcript : 'Washington State Energy Code' :
Page 225 of 500
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- I have helped secure state permits and federal permits in other states including Alabama.
- We have just a handful of operations around the state.
- As a nonprofit, we're the oldest and largest in the state.
- There's seven across the state.
- And, you know, this is the state that we have.
Committee:
House Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, good samaritan, injured animals, orphaned animals, debilitated wildlife, wild birds, wild animals, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, permit exemption, animal rescue, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, veterinary licensing, animal cruelty, wildlife care, rehabilitation act, non-federally protected species, endangered species
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- We operate with five warehouses in the state of Alabama. They're state-of-the-art warehouses.
- We've worked with the state of Alabama, the ABC.
- We are package stores in the state.
- Not just the 98 cents of the state.
- Pure Bottlers here in the state of Alabama.
Bills:
HB521
Committees:
House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
HB521, mixed spirit beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails, RTD alcohol, alcoholic beverages, liquor, spirits, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, wholesaler license, retail license, distribution agreement, exclusive territory, three-tier system, excise tax, alcohol tax, liquor regulation, alcohol labeling, minors, package store
TX
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Keywords:
library grants, construction, public libraries, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, community resources, livestock, rodeo, grant program, agricultural education, county fairs, funding, economic development, prescribed burn, Texas A&M Forest Service, Parks and Wildlife Department, fire safety, environmental management, agricultural conservation, land preservation, environmental protection
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of our state budget.
- of our state immediate you know state of our state budget.<00:10:04.000><c> I</c><00:10:04.240><c> think
- Thank you, state have access to.
- </c> places in the state of Minnesota. places in the state of Minnesota.
- </c> poorer parts of the state of Minnesota. poorer parts of the state of Minnesota.
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee approves HF1346 2/26/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> champion for the kids around our state champion for the kids around our state that<00:02:22.480>
- We see this in state data, but it is rarely discussed publicly.
- We see this in state data, but it is rarely discussed publicly.
- We see this in state data, but it is rarely discussed publicly.
- We see this in state data, but it is rarely discussed publicly.
Keywords:
mandatory reporting, training requirements, child maltreatment, abuse detection, local welfare agency, child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We see this in state data, but it is rarely discussed publicly.
- </c><00:10:49.399><c> data</c> in Minnesota we see this in state data in Minnesota we see this in state
- </c><00:39:01.920><c> so</c> divisions are doing at at the state so divisions are doing at at the state
- And an adult in their land of seven generations to continue to build this great state.
- It looks to me like there's the bill has to do with the state share.
Keywords:
mandatory reporting, training requirements, child maltreatment, abuse detection, local welfare agency, child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 25th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I've seen this operate in other states, and it has not been pretty.
- They are embarrassing to the state. ...and they are embarrassing to the state.
- I sure hope you know something about state government.
- They don’t have a state agency option.
- They don't have a state agency they can go to and say, "I need help."
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, emergency services, 911
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- If you'll remember, two years ago, we had the major overhaul of the adoption code.
- Are there other states that might be set up similarly to Alabama?
- of the state of Alabama.
- I'm the National Rifle Association State Director for Alabama.
- Is it in the code now that you have to answer an officer at a stop?
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, firearm possession, domestic violence, violent offenses, criminal penalties, pretrial detention, bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Elections, Const. Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs (1-18-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVpELW5kJzI, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Attendance roll call: 00:10
Recognition of guests and new members of the committee: 00:55
Presentation by the Secretary of State: 02:58
Discussion of HB 53: 24:52
Discussion and passage of HR 35: 49:00, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKJ6JAvi5Ck, 2026-07-02T01:22:28+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_01-04-21_INFO_.HTM
- Dr. Tian and Dr. Bonham will discuss the economic outlook for the State of Hawaii.
- The Dept. of Budget & Finance will provide a briefing on the Governor's financial plan., 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Agriculture Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Transcript Highlights:
- You have such a great state.
- Washington and California have already passed similar bills, and eight states have mirrored legislation
- Washington and California have already passed similar bills, and eight states have mirrored legislation
- Last summer, I traveled to Oregon, Washington State, and California to speak with representatives and
- The United States.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Agriculture opened its first hearing by outlining procedures, including three-minute testimony limits, written testimony options, and the plan to hear 27 bills in docket order. The committee then took testimony on H.11/S.53, a resolve promoting equity in agriculture, with advocates from the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative, Southeastern Mass Agricultural Partnership, and urban farming organizations describing racial and economic disparities in farming, lack of data on BIPOC farmers, barriers to land and capital, and the need for a commission to collect information and recommend policy changes. Committee members asked questions about the importance of data collection and future policy development, and the bill was repeatedly urged to be reported favorably out of committee.
Testimony also supported H.118, which would create a special commission to examine the strengths and sustainability of the Commonwealth’s emergency food network. The Amherst Survival Center described serving 1.6 million meals last year and explained that food pantries are now functioning as essential parts of the state’s food system while relying heavily on donations, volunteers, and unstable funding. Members discussed the need for a more holistic look at food security infrastructure. The committee then heard H.119/S.60 on climate change impacts on farms and fisheries, with regional planners and farm advocates describing flood damage, rising costs, canceled federal climate-smart funding, and the need for direct state support for adaptation, resilience, and infrastructure improvements.
The committee also heard testimony on H.125/H.142/S.65, a healthy soils bill, from landscape professionals who said construction sites often leave poor or stripped soil and that the bill would require better post-construction soil standards to support healthier landscapes and reduce long-term maintenance and environmental problems. Finally, the committee took extensive testimony on H.127, which would prohibit aquaculture of octopus for human consumption. Supporters, including legislators, scientists, veterinarians, students, and animal welfare advocates, argued octopus are highly intelligent and sentient, cannot be farmed humanely, and that octopus aquaculture would create environmental harms such as waste runoff, pressure on wild fish stocks, and ecosystem disruption. No votes were taken during the hearing; the bills were heard and testimony was received.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- enhance our energy security.
- enhance our energy security.
- California has the cleanest energy in the country, the cleanest energy portfolio, the highest energy
- The cleanest energy portfolio, the highest energy standards, and the cleanest fuels.
- on the labeling requirements of Washington State and Colorado, if you could sort of talk about that
Committee:
House Natural Resources
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:39 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- of State.
- , comma, United States Secretary of State, comma, and then everything continues.
- , comma, United States... ...Secretary of State, comma, and then everything continues.
- United States Secretary of State, add New Mexico congressional delegation.
- Trump and under the code name Operation Absolute Resolve, United States military forces invaded Venezuela
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The future looks bright for the role of nuclear energy in Texas' energy portfolio.
- The future looks bright for the role of nuclear energy in Texas' energy portfolio.
- I want to thank you for all you do in advancing, really, energy freedom for this state and this country
- we do as a state tenant.
- law and state policy.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation, received a House message that H.B. 422 had passed the House, and heard gubernatorial nominations for the Council on Sex Offender Treatment. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day and several visiting groups and adopted a resolution designating June 20, 2025, as Texas Nuclear Legislative Day.
Members then considered and passed several bills and resolutions, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. SB 311 passed to final passage on the Texas Supreme Court’s writ power. SB 883, on off-label prescription access for COVID-19 treatment, passed to engrossment. SB 1706, creating an Open Meetings Act exception for certain defense, military, and aerospace deliberations, passed despite concerns from Sen. Eckhardt that the bill’s use of “deliberate” could weaken open-government protections. CS SB 1677, directing a study on diabetes-related amputations, passed with support from Sen. Menendez. SB 1967 expanded flood infrastructure fund eligibility to certain multipurpose projects, and SB 1255, a cleanup bill on mold assessor and remediator regulation, passed unanimously.
The Senate also approved CS SJR 40 and CS SB 871, which would change emergency and disaster law to require legislative involvement after prolonged or widespread emergencies and to limit gubernatorial suspension powers, with Sen. Eckhardt questioning whether the bill could slow urgent business closures during a disaster. Additional measures passed included SB 1426 transferring management of the First Capital State Historic Site to the Texas Historical Commission, SB 249 requiring TxDOT to fund memorial markers for fallen peace officers, SB 1592 centralizing collection of hotel occupancy taxes from accommodation intermediaries, SB 1271 allowing concurrent jurisdiction on military installations for certain juvenile matters, SB 745 creating a higher penalty for intoxication manslaughter involving multiple deaths, SB 365 shortening the academic fresh start waiting period at public colleges, and SB 1171 adjusting compensation and standards for certain Texas Juvenile Justice Department inspector general employees. CS SB 36, creating a Homeland Security Division within DPS, passed after questions about its relationship to federal homeland security and its focus on border security and critical infrastructure.
The latter part of the session focused heavily on CS SB 38, a major eviction and squatter-related bill. Sen. Bettencourt described widespread squatter cases and argued the bill, with a Moody amendment, would clarify notice and eviction procedures while balancing property-owner and tenant rights. Sen. West said he supported addressing squatters but worried the broader eviction changes could harm vulnerable renters, especially single mothers, and said he would vote present not voting. The discussion continued with additional testimony from Sen. Kolkhorst about the need for a balanced eviction process.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- While the state has made gains in clean energy deployment, significant barriers remain to consumer participation
- , Voltus, Deropi, Peak Demand, Excite Energy, Clean Energy, Clean Tech Energy Solutions, and Six Rivers
- clean energy standards in the state.
- As the Assembly Member mentioned here at home, across the United States, blue states and red states..
- Assembly Member mentioned here at home across the United States, blue states and red states have opened
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on clean energy, electrification, and grid planning. AB 1813 (Ward) would revise California’s community renewable energy program to better support community solar and storage, especially for renters and low-income customers, by tying credits to avoided costs and requiring at least 51% low-income participation. Supporters said the current CPUC program is unworkable and has stalled development; utilities raised concerns about cost shifts, CCA impacts, and the bill’s late substantive amendments. The bill was discussed but no vote was recorded in the excerpt.
AB 2313 (Berman) would create a gas service line replacement alternative program allowing customers facing planned gas line replacement to instead choose electrification and receive an incentive. Supporters argued it would reduce long-term gas infrastructure costs and give customers more choice, while opponents warned it could divert money from safety-related gas replacement work, create affordability issues, and conflict with the recently approved SB 1221 pilot. Committee members pressed the author on safety, funding sources, and renter impacts; the author said the bill includes emergency replacement exemptions and is intended to lower costs for remaining ratepayers.
AB 1975 (Schultz) would require the CPUC to develop a grid utilization metric and consider expanded grid management programs to better use existing distribution infrastructure and reduce the need for costly upgrades. Supporters said better utilization could save ratepayers billions and help integrate batteries and flexible load; utilities generally opposed rigid utilization targets but were open to further discussion. The committee passed AB 1975 on a 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 2612, on plug-in photovoltaic systems, passed 9-0 to Appropriations after supporters said it would expand access to low-cost solar and utilities requested clarification that they would participate in the standards process.
AB 1849 (Pappin) would direct CARB to study the need for decarbonized gaseous fuels in hard-to-electrify sectors and for grid reliability. Supporters framed it as a technology-neutral assessment for sectors like industrial heat and backup power; opponents argued it was biased toward a preferred fuel pathway and duplicated existing state studies. After a lengthy exchange over the lack of a statutory definition for “decarbonized gaseous fuels,” the bill passed 10-0 to Appropriations. AB 2088 (Pappin) would authorize investor-owned utilities to own and operate thermal energy networks, with safeguards for safety, workforce, and ratepayers. Supporters described TENs as efficient, low-emission heating and cooling systems that can use geothermal energy or waste heat; the bill passed 9-0 to Appropriations.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- House Concurrent Resolution 28, by the State Affairs Committee, a concurrent resolution stating findings
- So. implore our God to bless this state with those things.
- of the United States.
- And that's stated in that statute or in the bill. The court has the authority to overturn.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled routine business including journal approval, communications about substitute senators, and committee reports. Several bills were printed and referred to committees, enrolled measures were signed or filed, and House bills and memorials received from the House were assigned to the appropriate committees or reading calendars. The chamber also agreed to move Senate Bill 1294 to the 14th order for possible amendment and to hold Senate Bill 1264 on the calendar until March 4.
The main floor action was on House Concurrent Resolution 28, which urged Idahoans to observe a day of fasting and prayer on March 1, 2006, in response to drought concerns, water supply needs, and political violence. Senator Den Hartog explained the resolution as a call for unity and prayer for moisture and common ground; the Senate adopted it by voice vote and returned it to the House. The Senate also advanced Senate Bill 1257, a child protection bill that would limit in-person visitation in cases of substantiated sexual or serious physical abuse unless a court finds visitation is in the child’s best interest and sets written conditions, and would clarify termination provisions when a parent is likely to remain incarcerated for a substantial part of the child’s minority.
Senator Wintrow presented the bill as a way to strengthen child safety, permanency, and judicial discretion, citing a case example involving severe abuse and arguing that the measure puts decisions in the hands of the court rather than a bureaucrat. Senator Shippee initially raised due process concerns and the lack of a clear timeline for court review, but later said his concerns had been addressed and he would support the bill. Senators Nichols and Foreman spoke in favor, emphasizing clearer standards and the need to protect vulnerable children. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1257 by roll call vote, 24-6, with paired votes noted, and transmitted it to the House.
In miscellaneous business, senators announced a page’s birthday, a state dance championship for Declo, and an invitation for senators and families to attend Topgolf. Leadership also warned that additional afternoon floor sessions would likely be scheduled the following week to move Senate bills. The Senate then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Community Affairs Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- WE BELIEVE IN HEAVY STATE MANAGED APPROACH WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS WANTING STATES TO DO MORE AND MORE
- EEOC AND OTHER CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS THE STATE OF FLORIDA ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CODE PLUS CONSTRUCTION
- , FOR EXAMPLE, AT EEOC THAT WE ARE BUILDING HERE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA THE WIND CODE IS TO BUILD IT
- TO THE STATE.
- IS BUILT TO THE LOCAL BUILDING CODE.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 11th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- bill you're with state.
- You stated it with the statistics.
- Washington, D.C., there are few states, and I mean very few states, that are as well prepared as this
- And one follow-up to that, has any state actually passed it in their state and it's been rejected by
- It wouldn't be one code wrong.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture. Jan 23rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- State.
- We are the number one hog producer in the United States, the number one hog-producing state.
- for all of us, no matter if we're from red states or blue states.
- and red states.
- and other states.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I'm pleased to yield to the gentleman from the state of Washington, Mr.
- </c><02:45:23.120><c> of</c><02:45:23.279><c> Washington,</c> gentleman from the state of Washington,
- gentleman from the state of Washington, Mr.<02:45:24.080><c> New</c><02:45:24.240><c> House,</c><02:
- Sarah Beckramm and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf, who were tragically shot in Washington
- States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf, who were tragically shot in Washington, DC, in a targeted