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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/11/2026)

Resources, Recreation and Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:07:21.520><c> health</c> I um attended a environmental health I um attended a environmental health
  • </c> environmental stuff. environmental stuff. &gt;&gt; Representative<01:45:28.000><c> N.
  • </c> Environmental Services. Environmental Services.
  • </c> administer and enforce environmental administer and enforce environmental standards<01:57:18.400
  • </c><01:57:21.760><c> The</c> environmental protections. The environmental protections.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/07/25

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a volunteer here today representing the DFL Environmental Caucus.
  • review with an AUR rather than the more complete Minnesota Environmental Policy Act.
  • We have over DFL Environmental Caucus.
  • </c><01:09:23.759><c> review</c> minimizing their environmental review minimizing their environmental
  • </c><01:09:28.480><c> policy</c> complete Minnesota environmental policy complete Minnesota environmental
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AEN-PSM-EDT, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-10-2025

Agriculture and Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Tom Eisen with OPSD's Environmental Review Program.
  • </c><00:25:38.480><c> review</c> SB 1109 relating to environmental review SB 1109 relating to environmental
  • <00:25:46.960><c> disclosure</c><00:25:47.559><c> process</c> environmental disclosure process environmental
  • </c><00:26:06.840><c> review</c> Eisen with OP psd's environmental review Eisen with OP psd's environmental
  • Uh, start off with SB 683 on the Environmental Protection ... ...SB 683 on the Environmental Protection
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The hearing began on SP 547, which would create incentives for graywater recycling systems and atmospheric water generators through an income tax credit, a Department of Health rebate program, and building code standards. The Department of Health and Department of Taxation offered written comments; Taxation said it had seven proposed amendments to improve administration. Testimony was largely supportive, with advocates and local users describing water-supply benefits, emergency use during the Maui fires, and potential help for drought conditions and Red Hill concerns. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii suggested only the rebate program should move forward for clearer cost transparency, and the Department of Health said it needed more time to study the bill. Members questioned the fiscal impact and whether combining a tax credit and rebate was typical, but staff did not have cost estimates. Decision-making on SP 547 was deferred to February 12, 2025. The committee then took up SP 242 on foreign ownership of agricultural lands. The chair recommended passage with amendments, including deleting a reference to the Attorney General in one section and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. Supporters argued the bill was a first step to limit foreign ownership of farmland, citing other states with similar restrictions, while several members said they supported the intent but had reservations about possible unintended harm to farmers and agriculture investment. After discussion, the measure passed with amendments on a 5-0 vote, with some members voting with reservations. The committee also discussed SP 1633, which would create a green building tax credit for structures using at least 30% Hawaii-grown hemp material. The chair said the bill was close but needed more work, and decision-making was deferred to February 12, 2025. Later, the committee heard several environmental measures: SB 683, which would ban intentionally added PFAS in certain products starting in 2028; SB 1109, which would replace the “finding of no significant impact” with a “finding of completion of environmental disclosure process”; SB 391, which would expand recycling requirements to certain lithium-ion batteries; and SB 12, which would classify neonic pesticides as restricted-use pesticides and limit certain seed treatments. Testimony on these bills included support from environmental and advocacy groups, comments from state agencies, and requests for amendments or further study, but no final votes were taken on those measures in the portion of the transcript provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Policies written in this area must include a windstorm and hail exclusion agreement.
  • , you know, the loan agreements.
  • It was after grants had been awarded and before execution of grant agreements.
  • “They were asking for changes to the grant agreement terms and conditions.” “Okay.
  • We're in agreement with that.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (06/05/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to highlight the areas of agreement that make up the bulk of this committee amendment.
  • Could this logic apply to real estate contracts, NDAs, or employment agreements?
  • Could this logic apply to real estate contracts, NDAs, or employment agreements?
  • </c><07:25:40.320><c> So,</c> children from environmental hazards.
  • So, children from environmental hazards.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Press Conf: DFL Leaders Speak on Vote Overturning Boundary Waters Mining Ban - 04/16/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The pristine water and the environmental or ecological environment are what we need to protect for us
  • The pristine water and the environmental or ecological environment are what we need to protect for us
  • :32:20.760><c> for</c> One of the arguments they always say is, “We have some of the strongest environmental
  • One of the arguments they always say is, “We have some of the strongest environmental protections in
  • We’re permitting things that other countries are banning, these third-world countries with no environmental
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • by the California Coastal Commission in two cities right now, so it's already being done in an environmentally
  • > friendly</c><00:09:06.240><c> way</c><00:09:06.480><c> because</c><00:09:07.120><c> the</c> environmentally
  • friendly way because the environmentally friendly way because the California<00:09:07.720><c> Coastal
  • Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, Melody Adu in support, and Mike Eo, are you on
  • Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, Melody Adu in support, and Mike Eo, are you on
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Land met on March 21, 2025, and considered several resolutions related to water resources, coastal management, and energy planning. On SCR 42/SR 27, which urged DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife to prioritize restoration and protection of additional wetlands and anchialine ponds, DLNR supported the measure and suggested a technical correction changing a reference from the Division of Agriculture to the Division of Aquatic Resources. Testimony from Hā‘ena Reef and Ocean Coalition, Maui Ocean Center, and individuals was in support. The committee recommended passage with technical and non-substantive amendments. The committee also heard SCR 54/SR 36, which would create a desalination planning task force to study whether large-scale desalination for potable water is feasible. DLNR and CWRM said the proposal was a large undertaking and raised capacity concerns, noting the Board of Water Supply was already moving forward with its own desalination planning. BWS testified in support, saying its project was still in planning and design, with construction not expected until late 2027 or 2028, and that the project would produce about 1.7 million gallons per day to supplement Ewa’s water supply. Members discussed whether the task force might duplicate existing work and noted the measure focused on consumption rather than other desalination uses. The committee ultimately recommended passage with technical and non-substantive amendments. For SCR 59/SR 43, which asked DLNR, the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, and the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission to work together on maintaining the Kihei ramp, DLNR reported ongoing collaboration and listed prior improvements including paving, washdown work, dredging, and a retaining wall. The committee recommended passage with technical and non-substantive amendments. On SCR 106/SR 87, which requested a study of which energy sector could be most quickly and cost-effectively decarbonized through public investment in combustion-free alternatives, OPSD said the State Energy Office had already completed a decarbonization study under Act 238 (2022) and a follow-up alternative fuels analysis, and suggested the resolution duplicated existing work. Energy Justice Network testified in support, arguing the proposal would build on prior studies by focusing on non-combustion options such as wind, solar, and storage. Despite support from several organizations and individuals, the committee deferred the measure indefinitely. The committee also passed SR 18 as is, passed SC 51/SR 33 as is, deferred SC 47, and passed SC 76/SR 59 with amendments.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Another topic is the environmental impact of the energy facility and its byproducts.
  • Another topic is the environmental impact of the energy facility and its byproducts.
  • Another topic is the environmental impact of the energy facility and its byproducts.
  • Another topic is the environmental impact of the energy facility and its byproducts.
  • impacts we might about the environmental impacts we might see<00:19:21.520><c> if</c><00:19:21.760><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (02/04/2025)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:30:41.400><c> to</c><01:30:41.520><c> a</c><01:30:41.600><c> bipartison</c><01:30:42.080><c> agreement
  • </c><01:30:42.360><c> on</c> could come to a bipartison agreement on could come to a bipartison agreement
  • standards already in place environmental standards already in place for<03:37:41.000><c> Lots</c><03
  • </c><03:47:36.520><c> factors</c><03:47:37.359><c> um</c> bunch of other environmental factors um bunch
  • of other environmental factors um besides<03:47:38.120><c> just</c><03:47:38.800><c> um</c><03:47:38.960
Committee: House Housing
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns. Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency. A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • And Matt does an excellent job with his team writing these agreements.
  • </c> his team writing these agreements. his team writing these agreements.
  • Then now you have incentive agreement.
  • <00:15:41.360><c> incentive</c><00:15:41.720><c> is</c> an agreement and the incentive is an agreement
  • </c><00:30:22.040><c> for</c> do more risk-sharing agreements for do more risk-sharing agreements for
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The speaker outlined Kentucky’s economic development strategy and how the cabinet evaluates and awards incentives. He emphasized using national benchmarks such as Site Selection and Area Development magazines, focusing on real data, competitiveness, and performance-based incentives. He said the state is performing well nationally in investment rankings, and credited the legislature with providing tools that help attract and retain jobs, especially through speed to market, site readiness, transportation, and workforce coordination. A major portion of the remarks described the “anatomy” of an incentive package: first improving sites and infrastructure such as water, sewer, roads, and rail spurs; then using sales tax benefits for construction materials and equipment; then training support through the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation; and finally the Kentucky Business Incentive (KBI) program, which reimburses qualifying expenses from incremental tax revenue. He said incentives are negotiated, data-driven, and targeted toward companies with strong wage levels, training plans, growth potential, and, in some cases, agricultural benefits or industry leadership. He also noted special treatment for heritage communities and said the state has expanded KBI beyond heavy manufacturing to include R&D, headquarters, and service businesses. The speaker also described compliance and oversight. Incentive agreements are written with job, wage, investment, and community-benefit terms, and companies must file regular reports and invoices. Cash incentives can be clawed back if commitments are not met, while tax credits are tied to actual investment and job creation. He said the Revenue Cabinet and Environment and Energy Cabinet play important monitoring roles, and that projects go through application review and preliminary approval by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority before final approval and payment. He closed by thanking legislators for their support and for allowing more flexible, capped, and data-driven incentive tools.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate and House Tax Policies Discussion Group - 05/12/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • - consensus agreement, the consens- consensus agreement, the minerals<00:05:25.720><c> article.
  • </c> agreement pile. Pile. agreement pile. Pile.
  • </c> those into the agreement. those into the agreement.
  • Agreement.
  • </c><00:29:22.840><c> Agreement.</c> that's good. All right. Agreement. that's good. All right.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're confident that we have complete agreement on the horizon.
  • So I look at this as making sure we are not signing nondisclosure agreements, or at least that they're
  • So I look at this as making sure we are not signing nondisclosure agreements, or at least that they're
  • I know for me, I have never signed a nondisclosure agreement.
  • But I think I am in full agreement with you on that idea.
Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of elections-related bills. It first approved three consent items: AB 808, AB 1029, and AB 1072. The committee then took up AB 1249, which would require non-Voter’s Choice Act counties to offer at least one Saturday early-voting location before statewide elections and allow in-person return of vote-by-mail ballots at designated county offices or satellite locations. Supporters said it would expand access for working voters and those with transportation barriers; some members raised concerns about ballot verification and added workload for rural counties. The bill passed the committee on a divided vote and was placed on call for absent members. The committee next considered AB 25, a voter ID and election integrity measure that would require citizenship verification, government ID for voting, tighter voter-roll audits, and a 72-hour ballot-counting deadline. The author and supporters argued it would restore public trust and improve election integrity, while opponents from the League of Women Voters, ACLU California Action, labor groups, disability advocates, and others said it would restrict access, burden vulnerable voters, and amount to voter suppression. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out on a narrow split and kept it on call. Members also approved AB 1164, which clarifies when voters are entitled to a replacement ballot and updates the Voter Bill of Rights language; AB 1441, which would create an independent citizens redistricting commission in Merced County despite opposition from the county board over cost and local control; and AB 16, which would clarify county election officials’ authority to begin processing vote-by-mail ballots earlier and clean up outdated code. The committee also heard AB 1411, which would require non-VCA counties to prepare voter education and outreach plans and use a Secretary of State template, with the sponsor saying it would improve voter information statewide.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 6, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the administrator of Environmental Health Services Division.
  • </c><00:32:19.519><c> Health</c> administrator of Environmental Health administrator of Environmental
  • I was, for 20 years, representing the Department of Health on environmental matters until 2020.
  • And this is another type of environmental pollution: noise pollution.
  • <00:35:57.839><c> matters</c><00:35:58.680><c> until</c> Environmental matters until Environmental matters
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 205 HD1 and HB 480 HD1 on workers’ compensation. Testifiers from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Department of Human Resources Development supported the bills, with DLIR saying HB 205 would codify and regulate nonprescription over-the-counter drugs at a reasonable rate, and DHRD saying HB 480 would encourage timely and accurate assessments of injured workers’ physical abilities. No opposition was raised on those measures, and the committee moved on without votes or amendments noted. On HB 331 HD1 relating to permits, the University of Hawaiʻi, the Department of Education, and the Hawaii School Facilities Authority supported the bill, while the Board of Water Supply and Greg Mikan opposed it. Supporters did not elaborate much beyond standing on written testimony, but the School Facilities Authority asked that renovations be added to the definition of repeatable projects. Opponents argued the Department of Planning and Permitting is understaffed and that bypassing or speeding the permitting review process could create problems, especially for projects requiring proper engineering review. No action was taken beyond hearing testimony. The committee also heard HB 72 HD1 on pharmacy technician regulation, with the Board of Pharmacy offering comments and the Hawaii Pharmacist Association, Walgreens, and Mōʻiliʻili Drugs supporting the measure. Supporters said pharmacy technicians already perform essential duties such as vaccinations, compounding, inventory, and dispensing, and argued Hawaiʻi is the only state without an active managed list of practicing pharmacy technicians. On HB 139 HD1 regarding insurance, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments, and the Hawaii Society for Clinical Oncologists supported the bill, arguing fertility preservation coverage should not conflict with federal law or the prepaid health care system. On HB 32 HD1 relating to cannabis, the Attorney General and Department of Health raised concerns about allowing purchase before certification is approved, while the Hawaii Cannabis Industry Association supported the bill and suggested lowering the purchase limit from 2 ounces to 1 ounce; the Department of Health said its average turnaround is two to three business days, with about 20% of applications returned for incompleteness and an internal expedited process for certain cases. Later, the committee heard HB 470 HD1 on noise, with the Department of Health supporting the goal of reducing noise pollution but cautioning that regulating intermittent noise like string trimmers is complicated, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill as a hardship for small businesses and questioned the practicality of battery-powered equipment. Ted Bolan supported the measure, saying it would not ban gas leaf blowers but would require quieter models over time. The committee then heard HB 534 HD1 on labeling requirements, where DLNR and the Department of Agriculture offered comments and several fishing and consumer groups supported the bill. Testimony focused on seafood origin labeling, especially raw tuna used in poke and sushi, with DLNR explaining the bill was being narrowed to avoid federal preemption and to avoid unintentionally covering canned tuna or other processed products. Finally, the committee heard H47 HD1 on aquaculture, with the Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation supporting the measure; no votes were taken on any bill during the hearing.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • seven uh report on dismissals with Page seven uh report on dismissals with with<00:26:39.520><c> agreement
  • <c> of</c><00:26:40.360><c> the</c><00:26:40.679><c> prosecutor</c><00:26:41.679><c> uh</c> with agreement
  • of the prosecutor uh with agreement of the prosecutor uh that's<00:26:42.039><c> page</c><00:26:42.279
  • though once again we lack agreement though once again we lack solid<00:39:21.560><c> data</c><00:39:
  • </c><00:40:46.240><c> that</c> was a bipartisan kind of agreement that was a bipartisan kind of agreement
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/15/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:19:32.400><c> uh</c> are the four environmental councils. uh are the four environmental councils
  • </c> Environmental Services license holders. Environmental Services license holders.
  • </c> four environmental councils uh directly. four environmental councils uh directly.
  • of Environmental Services Department of Environmental Services issues<00:27:14.559><c> permits</c><00
  • We do actually have an environmental public health section within our agency.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 27th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Coastal Act stands as one of the most important environmental protections in our state's history.
  • And I think of local environmental leaders in my community, like Dick Day, like Carol Hart, who's in
  • So I rise in full support of ACR 149 for the environmental reasons, for the economic reasons, but also
  • This bill is balancing environmental standards with affordability.
  • This bill is balancing environmental standards with affordability.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jan 29th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Abandoned RVs attract illegal dumping, create fire hazards, and pose serious health and environmental
  • Abandoned RVs attract illegal dumping, create fire hazards, and pose serious health and environmental
  • My concern is with our health and certainly our environmental health being a piece of that as well.
  • There are huge, huge environmental impacts connected to what we're...
  • There are huge, huge environmental impacts connected to what we're putting in our trash, and we have
Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up a long third-reading file with several guest introductions and ceremonial resolutions. Early floor action included AB 713, allowing undocumented students equal access to campus jobs at UC, CSU, and community colleges, and AB 1049, streamlining California Food Assistance Program applications for low-income immigrant families; both passed. The body also defeated an amendment to AB 1421, a bill to begin studying a statewide mileage-based road user charge, before passing the measure. AB 1171, modernizing part-time community college faculty health insurance access, also passed with strong support. The Assembly then approved a series of policy bills on animals, domestic violence, telehealth for autism services, forestry, false lien filings, tianeptine restrictions, housing, common interest development fee transparency, prison sexual abuse accountability, PBM reporting, foster youth benefits protections, illegal dumping and abandoned RV removal, condo financing/liquidated damages, public contracting, pension-related study language, climate resiliency research funding, and a disposable vape reduction measure. Most passed with broad margins; AB 762 on vapor inhalation devices drew the most debate, with supporters emphasizing landfill fires and public health and opponents warning about revenue losses and illicit-market growth, but it still passed. AB 1406 on condo development financing drew extensive discussion about housing affordability and consumer protections before passing. The chamber also adopted three resolutions: ACR 120 declaring January 2026 Positive Parenting Awareness Month, ACR 121 designating January 2026 National Mentoring Month, and ACR 122 designating Anesthesiologist Week. Later, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments on AB 1485, extending welfare-tax exemption treatment to federally recognized tribes holding land for conservation, and adopted the consent calendar, which included several additional bills and SCR 6. The session ended with adjournment until February 2, 2016, after which several members recorded vote changes from the floor.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental
  • And I have been placed in whatever agreement they have. I agree. Okay.
  • Then we've got the 287(g) agreements. which turned local law enforcement into ICE agents.
  • Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
  • relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental
Bills: HB4 , HB 4
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/24/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • When it comes to podiatry, eight states have introduced this legislation to create a shared agreement
  • When it comes to podiatry, eight states have introduced this legislation to create a shared agreement
  • And it seemed like you were in some sort of agreement to that.
  • The insurance companies and Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions came to an agreement.
  • The Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions came to an agreement, that's why we needed an
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, guest introductions, and several ceremonial proclamations, including recognition of Dr. Joseph Torkelson for his service in pediatric oncology and military medicine. Members also introduced guests connected to Arizona Bleeding Disorders, charter schools, and a suicide-prevention effort tied to HB 2665 (“Cade’s Law”). The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills and resolutions. On the first calendar, the House gave do pass recommendations, mostly as amended, to HB 2117, 2744, 2751, 2917, 2939, 2957, 2970, and HCR 2038. The amendments addressed topics such as natural resource conservation district boundaries, manufacturing and jobs, Real ID/non-Real ID data privacy, and Colorado River conservation and tribal/community representation. The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and sent the measures for engrossing; a later motion to amend the report to include the defeated Villegas amendment on HB 2667 failed by roll call vote, 22-32 with 6 not voting. In the next calendars, the House advanced HB 2015, 2129, 2327, 2439, 2533, 2667, 2793, 2873, HCR 2044, and others, with several floor or committee amendments adopted. Debate focused on homelessness coordination in HB 2533, homebuyer assistance and corporate ownership concerns in HB 2667, annexation and local control in HB 2793, and a proposed constitutional referral in HCR 2044 aimed at closing loopholes for discrimination in public programs. The House also considered HB 2044 and HB 2076 in the Judiciary calendar, with debate over the scope of a homicide-disposal statute in HB 2044 and school safety/teacher firearms issues in HB 2076; both bills advanced as amended. The final calendar covered natural resources, energy, and water bills. The House advanced HB 2014, 2055, 2145, 2185, 2267, 2340, 2428, 2696, 2798, 2955, 2975, and 2986, with amendments on drought definitions, emissions permitting, mineral district mapping, and environmental enforcement authority. HB 2267 drew the sharpest debate, with opponents arguing it would hinder solar and wind development and supporters arguing for diversification toward coal, gas, and nuclear; after a division vote, the bill still received a do pass recommendation. The session concluded with the Committee of the Whole rising and reporting, and the House adopting the report and assigning the measures accordingly.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • is a title-off bill that prohibits the requirements for public officials to sign nondisclosure agreements
  • in representative government, when we represent the people, there is no room for nondisclosure agreements
  • The amendment to the bill was an agreement from unionized labor.
  • And with some input from some others, I think we have something that everybody is in agreement with to