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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Mar 17th, 2026

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:24:18.799><c> I</c> look for the state to regulate it. I look for the state to regulate it.
  • of solar energy installed.
  • :51.360><c> Alabama</c> Energy Industries Association, Alabama Energy Industries Association, Alabama
  • </c> amount of solar energy installed. amount of solar energy installed.
  • </c><00:39:22.720><c> and</c> significant damage to our state and significant damage to our state and
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Jan 15th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, Washington State condo law changed between when we exited this bill out of committee and the vote
  • There were many people who believe that Washington State's housing crisis is a direct result of state
  • Washington State's housing crisis is the direct result of state government, new taxes, new regulations
  • Where and why and when things become so expensive here in Washington State.
  • As you know, we are blessed with so many businesses and employers that want to call Washington State
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Jan 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • gathers today with open hearts, open to the responsibility entrusted to them by the residents of the state
  • of Washington.
  • gathers today with open hearts, open to the responsibility entrusted to them by the residents of the state
  • of Washington.
  • May the common goal of serving all the people of Washington guide all of their actions. Amen.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Apr 7, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hawaii State Energy Office with comments.
  • or future energy on Hawaii's energy or future energy pathways<00:09:58.160><c> to</c><00:09:58.280><
  • . states. states.
  • </c> limited resources on the state level. limited resources on the state level.
  • </c> state syndromic surveillance system. state syndromic surveillance system.
Summary: The committee heard several resolutions and one bill focused on energy reliability, utility infrastructure, insurance, tenant rights, and home health licensing. On the energy side, members heard HCR 203/HR 193 on a status update for the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, HCR 204/HR 194 on a comprehensive PUC analysis of cost reduction and risk, and HCR 202/HR 192 creating a legislative task force on future energy pathways. Testimony on the energy measures was generally supportive from the PUC, DCCA’s Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with OHA urging that equity, native Hawaiian impacts, and public trust resources be considered alongside cost savings. The committee also heard HCR 125/HR 117 on coordinating with utilities to address aging utility poles and lines along Farrington Highway and other high-risk corridors; Hawaiian Electric supported the measure, Hawaiian Telcom and Charter Spectrum said much of the work is already underway and questioned whether the resolution was necessary, and committee questioning focused on existing double-pole tracking and the role of DOT and the PUC. The committee then took up HCR 137/HR 129 on timely reimbursement of health care claims under the clean claims statute. The DCCA Insurance Division and the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the measure as drafted, saying it could be read to require payment beyond policy limits and could raise premiums or reduce market participation. United Policyholders supported the measure, arguing it would simply give policyholders more time to collect benefits they already purchased, and clarified that it was not intended to increase coverage beyond policy limits. The committee later amended the resolution to direct the DCCA Insurance Division to prioritize investigation and enforcement of clean claims complaints. In the decision meeting, the committee recommended and adopted passage of HCR 203/HR 193 as is, HCR 204/HR 194 with an amendment removing the eighth whereas clause, HCR 202/HR 192 with an amendment adding a committee representative to the task force, HCR 125/HR 117 as is, and HCR 137/HR 129 with amendments. The committee also heard SB 2960 SC1 on property insurance, which would extend the time policyholders have after a declared disaster to document replacement-cost claims. The Insurance Division and Hawaii Insurers Council opposed it, warning it could force coverage beyond policy limits and increase premiums, while United Policyholders supported it and said it would help disaster survivors recover benefits they already paid for; members questioned whether similar laws in other states had caused premium spikes and clarified that the bill was not intended to exceed policy limits. The committee also heard SB 2347 SD1 on multilingual tenant-rights notices, with OHA, Hawaii Appleseed, and others supporting the bill but urging restoration of language requiring landlords to directly provide the notice at lease signing. Finally, SB 2272 SD1 HD1 on home health licensing drew support from the Department of Health, SHPDA, and the Health Care Association of Hawaii, with the association requesting an effective date amendment; testimony explained that the bill would allow state licensing compliance to be demonstrated through CMS-approved accreditation or certification surveys, potentially reducing duplication and freeing state resources.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill authorizes the Corporation Commission but does not require them to establish an energy land
  • And if developers are using dual use strategies in their energy projects, they get a 50% fee credit.
  • Is it the farmer or the energy product project? That's where contracting would be very important.
  • I think that Oklahoma should be the expert on the use of land and energy.
  • And I think when it comes to energy and land meeting that.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Mar 2nd, 2026

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill establishes a landowner, energy negotiation, agriculture, culture preservation, and orphaned
  • Is it the farmer or the energy... Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So then who pays the fee?
  • Is it the farmer or the energy product?
  • I think that Oklahoma should be the expert on use of land and energy.
  • July and August of '21, an outbreak and a multi-state outbreak and so much...
Summary: The committee first laid over Senate Bill 1573, then took up Senate Bill 2173, which would create a landowner/energy negotiation and agriculture preservation education program through OSU and Langston Extension, and authorize but not require the Corporation Commission to establish an energy land-remediation fee of up to $25 per acre on disturbed land, with a 50% credit for dual-use projects. Members discussed whether the fee would fall on landowners or projects, the role of county extension offices, and the bill’s lack of a fiscal impact after revisions. The bill was amended, title struck, and passed 12-0. Senate Bill 2028, as amended and worked from committee substitute, would allow advertising of raw milk and raw milk products, require labeling, and raise the incidental sales limit to 1,500 gallons per month while still barring commercial store sales. Senators debated whether warning labels should include health risks, especially for pregnant women, and whether the gallon limit was arbitrary. Supporters argued for consumer choice and parity with other risky foods, while opponents raised public health concerns. The bill passed 11-2. The committee then passed Senate Bill 2127, which creates an Oklahoma Department of Food and Forestry advisory council on product classification, by a 11-2 vote. Senate Bill 2117, dealing with contamination of grain and assigning responsibility to the Department of Agriculture after a sewage-related wheat contamination incident, passed 13-0 after members noted the need for clearer definitions of contamination. Finally, Senate Bill 2134, addressing livestock safety and humane treatment after truck wrecks by directing ODAF to develop rules and training for emergency responders, also passed 13-0. The meeting then adjourned.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in Washington State, encouraging innovation and bringing down the costs of new clean energy resources
  • industry, energy sector, data centers, these are great investments for the state of Washington, and
  • It's like 39% in Washington State.
  • Only Washington State.
  • Only Washington State. Every other state in the Union Act. Only Washington state.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in Washington State, encouraging innovation and bringing down the costs of new clean energy resources
  • in Washington State, encouraging innovation and bringing down the costs of new clean energy resources
  • And this amendment puts the victims of crime in Washington State Victims of crime in Washington State
  • Only Washington State.
  • Only Washington State. Every other state in the Union Act. Only Washington state.
Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the prior day’s minutes, and then moved through caucuses and a series of transportation, elections, energy, historical records, cannabis, abortion-access, and fiscal bills. Members repeatedly emphasized that several measures were supplemental or technical updates to existing law, while others involved larger policy disputes over taxes, fees, clean energy, election security, and reproductive health. The chamber also received Senate messages on other bills and briefly recessed for caucus during the day. The most prominent action was final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6005, the supplemental transportation budget, after adopting a technical amendment and a larger striker amendment. Supporters highlighted preservation and maintenance funding, rail investments, ferry maintenance, road safety, and continued work on major projects statewide; opponents largely reserved comments or noted concerns about future needs. The House passed the bill 93-0 with five excused. The House also passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2711 on transportation resources, after adopting a technical amendment that removed the aircraft tax and delayed an RV-related tax change; supporters said it protected businesses and jobs, while opponents objected to trade-in treatment and other tax changes. That bill passed 83-10. On elections, the House considered Senate Bill 5892 to protect the voter registration database. An amendment to reduce penalties from a felony to a civil infraction and remove the emergency clause failed, while the committee amendment passed 50-34. Supporters said the bill was needed to safeguard sensitive voter data and clarify access; opponents argued it created conflicts with federal law and imposed excessive penalties on local election officials. The bill then passed 57-36. On energy, Substitute Senate Bill 5982 updating consumer-owned utility provisions drew debate over carbon capture, resource adequacy, data centers, and clean energy policy. Amendments on carbon capture and blackout-triggered termination failed, while an amendment preserving cogeneration exceptions passed; the bill then passed 57-37. The House also passed Senate Bill 5863 on preservation and inspection of state historical records, after rejecting an amendment to require longer retention but adopting the committee amendment; supporters stressed preserving the history of residential habilitation centers and the value to families seeking records. Substitute Senate Bill 5874, allowing the Employment Security Department to waive penalties for minor employer reporting errors, passed unanimously. Engrossed House Bill 2681, raising cannabis license fees while removing an escalator, passed 52-42. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5917 on access to abortion medications saw several failed amendments from opponents seeking to narrow, reframe, or add fiscal limits to the bill; supporters said it preserved flexibility to ensure access and avoid waste, and the bill passed 57-36.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am associate vice president for state and regulatory policy for Xcel Energy.
  • </c> and regulatory policy for Excel Energy. and regulatory policy for Excel Energy.
  • Unlike states like North Dakota, state.
  • </c> energy source. energy source.
  • </c> Minnesota, but the surrounding states. Minnesota, but the surrounding states.
Bills: HF4236, HF4122, HF4377
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Bills: SJR37, SJR57, SCR8, SB8, SB108, SB125, SB251, SB318, SB378, SB379, SB396, SB472, SB487, SB503, SB533, SB565, SB583, SB608, SB650, SB686, SB689, SB707, SB710, SB763, SB854, SB875, SB916, SB924, SB925, SB958, SB961, SB965, SB987, SB988, SB1006, SB1019, SB1021, SB1024, SB1026, SB1038, SB1146, SB1185, SB1194, SB1202, SB1252, SB1253, SB1330, SB1343, SB1362, SB1497, SB1498, SB1499, SB1527, SB1547, SB1596, SB1697, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SJR37, SCR22, SCR12, SCR8, SB925, SB1362, SB565, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB504, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB686, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1302, SB856, SB583, SB673, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB608, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB541, SB379, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB1352, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB961, SB1038, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1146, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB924, SB1029, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1697, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741, SB7, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1366, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB2188, SB1147, SB879, SB1008
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is London-Bree Love, and I'm here on behalf of the Washington State Psychological Association
  • My name is London-Bree Love and I'm here on behalf of the Washington State Psychological Association.
  • I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker, legislative chair for the Washington State Society
  • Claire Bruticoe, and I'm here to testify on behalf of the Washington State Psychiatric Association.
  • These are the 11 carriers that provide coverage to over 5 million people here in Washington State.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Business regulations drive business out of the state.
  • Welcome to Energy. This is how it works.
  • House Bill 3175 establishes the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.
  • We do have a house fiscal statement that states 0 Dollars to state probes, approximately $15,000, that
  • We have the demand, of course, for the energy.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 9th, 2026

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regulations harm business, regulations drive business out of the state.
  • That we have in this state. Let's look at them and take those off.
  • There is a team right now at Oklahoma State University.
  • Welcome to Energy. Vice Chair Woods. Thank you, Senator Stewart. Welcome to Energy.
  • We do have a House fiscal statement that states $0 to state appropriations.
Summary: The committee took up several measures dealing with environmental regulation, waste management, and energy. Early on, it passed sunset-extension bills for the Oklahoma Climatological Survey and several environmental advisory councils. It then heard extensive debate on HB 1907, the Battery Stewardship Act, which would create a battery recycling system for small and medium batteries through DEQ. Supporters argued it would reduce landfill and garbage-truck fires, protect the environment, and create recycling value, while opponents raised concerns about added regulation, costs shifted to producers and retailers, and the creation of a new state FTE. Despite those objections, the bill passed 8-3. The committee also considered HB 3403, a pilot study on biosolids and sewage sludge applied to farmland. Members debated a committee substitute that shortened the study timeline from five years to three years and added a phased rollback of land application. Supporters said the study was needed because of unresolved questions about PFOS, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and other contaminants, while critics argued the timelines conflicted and the bill could be hard to implement. The committee substitute was adopted, an amendment to delete key rollback provisions failed, and the bill ultimately passed 8-2 after testimony from Oklahoma City utilities officials and multiple rounds of questions about testing, health risks, and disposal practices. The committee then passed HB 3175 to establish the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, with members noting it would have minimal fiscal impact and could help Oklahoma build nuclear expertise and jobs. It also passed HB 3986, expanding a gross production tax exemption for wells completed with recycled water, and HB 3466, which removes the statutory requirement that the Corporation Commission maintain a petty cash fund. Finally, HB 3411, another biosolids-related bill to buy testing equipment and provide information to landowners, and HB 4246, a rural water transparency/lowest-bid bill, both passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The meeting ended with the chair thanking members and adjourning.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 26th, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Government Committee will come to order.
  • Okay, welcome to the State Government Committee today.
  • state area where a 5-inch cable of hard underground fiber was cut.
  • I got to know Secretary Kart, who heads up the Office of Information Technology for the State.
  • code related to OIT.
Bills: HB320, HB207, HB208, HB290
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is a competition with every junior high student in the state of Oklahoma.
  • He was a top one in the Oklahoma choral music director of the All-State Choir in 2025 and 2026.
  • Yesterday was the 29th birthday of the first president of the United States.
  • Missouri and a few other states are actually at 80%.
  • It includes federal law enforcement agents as well as state troopers.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 23rd, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • George Washington says, 'Fellow citizens of the' 'of April 1789.
  • George Washington says, 'Fellow citizens of the state, of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives
  • And today I bring you the possibility of the repeal of the Oklahoma Energy Initiative, Energy Low Carbon
  • Two energy secretaries ago, it was intended to be formed and to implement the low-energy carbon initiative
  • It includes federal law enforcement agents as well as state troopers.
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including introductions of the psychologist and nurse of the day, a citation for Diesel Fritz’s All-State Choir achievement, and a gallery introduction highlighting fine arts advocates from Norman Public Schools. Members also marked birthdays and read excerpts from George Washington’s first inaugural address in honor of the first president. On floor business, the Senate laid over item number three and then considered several bills. Senate Bill 1191 repealed the unused Oklahoma Energy Initiative Low Carbon Initiative Board and passed 48-0. Senate Bill 1258 clarified open-carry law to expressly allow firearms on boats and vessels on Oklahoma waters and passed 41-7. Senate Bill 1920 raised the salvaged title threshold from 60% to 70% to reflect repair costs and align more closely with neighboring states; it passed 48-0 after brief questioning about consumer benefits. Senate Bill 1936 added falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer, including federal officers, to the list of Class D1 felonies and passed 48-0. Senate Bill 2143, after an amendment restoring the title, authorized assessors to use state-funded aerial images to inspect property changes and included language intended to ensure fair treatment of builders and consistency with assessing standards; it passed 34-13. The chamber then heard announcements about upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Jan 22nd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the president and CEO of the Washington State Association of Broadcasters.
  • Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in Washington State.
  • As the Washington State Legislature...
  • Washington state is one of the worst when it comes to spending like $1 or $2 million a year.
  • We operate 57 convenience stores in the state of Washington. I'm here to oppose...
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2024, Washington had a record-breaking 23,000 eviction filings across the state.
  • In 2024, Washington had a record-breaking 23,000 eviction filings across the state.
  • It's a win-win for the city of Spokane, and we think it's a win for the state of Washington, and it deserves
  • Curtis Steinauer with the Washington State Association of Counties, testifying in support of Senate Bill
  • State Starter Home Production Plan that was released in August of 2025 by the Washington State Housing
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Jan 29th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here representing the news media in Washington State.
  • I'm here representing the news media in Washington State.
  • My name is Sherry Ton, and I'm the chair of the Board of Washington State Board of Pilotage Commissioners
  • of Washington.
  • There's one at Sound Transit in the state of Washington. Are there any questions for staff?