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NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (02/04/2025)

Municipal and County Government

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Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (04/21/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is a more moderate and, uh, certainly, yeah, somewhat more conservative proposal, and I think it's
  • > uh<00:37:50.920> certainly<00:37:51.920> yeah more moderate and uh uh certainly
  • Could you expand a little bit about your contention that a PPA is a subsidy?
  • <01:12:59.679> I contention that a PPA is a subsidy?
  • I contention that a PPA is a subsidy?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-EIG, CPN DEFER, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-04-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • program designed for low to moderate program designed for low to moderate income<00:20:36.799>
  • to to be able to bring that to low know, to to be able to bring that to low and<00:20:57.840> moderate
  • <00:20:59.200> But<00:20:59.520> solar,<00:21:00.559> it and moderate income
  • But solar, it and moderate income folks.
  • again how these low and um moderate again how these low and um moderate income<00:22:00.159>
Summary: The committee first reconvened on SB 2471 and SB 2829, both relating to the powers of artificial persons. After discussion with the Attorney General’s office and a prior Q&A period, the chair said the committee would defer decision-making again, with the intent to return with amended versions of both bills that could gain support from the administration and its lawyers. The measures were deferred to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Conference Room 229 at 9:30 a.m. The committee then took up SB 2180, relating to deposits of public funds. Members noted late testimony from the prior day’s joint hearing with the Housing Committee and moved to pass the bill out with amendments, including a defective effective date. The motion carried unanimously among those voting: the chair, vice chair, Senator Lamosao, and Senator Awa voted aye; Senator McKelvey was excused. The measure was adopted. A joint hearing followed on SB 2033, relating to renewable energy and a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. The PUC supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the time, resources, and stakeholder input needed to establish the proposed process, and asked for clarification of terms such as “grid-ready homes” and the role of HERA. Hawaiian Electric said it supported the intent but opposed the proposed process and HERA funding use. The Hawaii Solar Energy Association strongly supported the bill, arguing that faster interconnection is needed to meet rooftop solar goals and lower costs over time. Testimony totaled 27 in support, two in opposition, and four with comments. Members questioned costs, consumer protections, and whether the bill would burden low- and moderate-income households; the bill’s supporters said amendments could clarify the definition of grid-ready homes and add guardrails, while acknowledging that upfront costs and interconnection costs would still need to be addressed.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • To moderate income, they create a corporation called a housing finance corporation, known as an HFC,
  • There is no definition of what is considered low or moderate income or guidelines.
  • How many units have to be devoted to a low or moderate income family?
  • In fact, one project showed moderate income with someone who makes 160% of AMI.
  • So what you're doing is the definitions for moderate and low income at 80% of AMI and 60% of AMI.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 10th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • projects are subject to a 99-year renewable ground lease that requires affordability for low- or moderate-income
  • Joseph Community Land Trust, my organization, used the exemption to support the construction of three moderate-income
  • They were sold to three moderate-income local families with young children, all of whom worked in the
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard several tax-related bills. SB 1096 would create a senior personal income tax credit for tax years 2026 through 2030, with a $1,500 credit that phases out above specified income levels, excludes dependents for whom foster care payments were made, allows a seven-year carryforward, and includes technical changes. AB 672 would extend a property tax welfare exemption for community land trust projects that create or rehabilitate low-income housing, and AB 1668 would extend by five years the welfare property tax exemption for open-space lands held by land trusts. AB 2022 would expand the property tax exemption for disabled veteran homeowners, increasing relief for low-income veterans and others with service-connected disabilities. AB 2641 was placed on the consent calendar, though the transcript does not describe its substance. Testimony on SB 1096 emphasized support for seniors, especially grandparents and other caregivers on fixed incomes, and noted the bill’s amendments and foster-care-related exclusion. AB 672 drew strong support from community land trust representatives and advocates, who said the exemption helps make permanently affordable housing possible and supports projects in Oakland, San Francisco, and South Lake Tahoe. AB 1668 was supported by land trust and conservation groups, who said the exemption helps preserve open space and habitat, though the California Teachers Association testified in respectful opposition. AB 2022 was backed by veterans’ organizations and county veterans service officers, who argued the bill would help disabled veterans remain in their homes and keep veterans in California. All of the bills discussed were advanced on due pass motions. SB 1096, AB 672, AB 1668, and AB 2022 each received committee votes and were later confirmed out of committee on final roll calls, with the transcript reflecting unanimous or near-unanimous support. The consent calendar, including AB 2641, was also adopted.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • entering into an agreement with the city or county to provide units to families who have low to moderate
  • Representative Gates: There is no definition of what is considered low or moderate income or guidelines
  • on how many units have to be devoted to a low or moderate income family.
  • Chair Gates: The definitions for moderate and low income... at 80% of AMI and 60% of AMI.
  • We said 80% was moderate. Representative: And that's already their market rate, yeah?
Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/11/2025)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So you'll see in the bill the question of the size of the solar arrays for moderate-income community
  • <01:13:03.400> income the solar rays for moderate income the solar rays for moderate income
  • I think the majority of low- to moderate-income is coming from Section 9 public housing.
  • from the definition of low to moderate from the definition of low to moderate income<01:49:15.599
  • housing authorities or low to moderate housing authorities or low to moderate income<01:50:11.719
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session procedural debate on a safe schools revenue program bill 3/26/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • knocking, one of the most common things I hear people say at the doors, because there is a lot of moderates
  • at the doors because there is a<00:13:55.279> lot<00:13:55.440> of<00:13:55.600> moderates
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  • in Minnesota, there a lot of moderates in Minnesota, there is<00:13:57.680> a<00:13:57.920>
Keywords: 1183, house
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Thu Jan 30, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some low- and moderate-income people will be able to get grants in this bill, up to $330,000.
  • Some low- and moderate-income people will be able to get grants in this bill, up to $330,000.
  • Some low- and moderate-income people will be able to get grants in this bill, up to $330,000.
  • One point that I might make is that if the purpose is for low- and moderate-income folks, making it a
  • One point that I might make is that if the purpose is for low- and moderate-income folks, making it a
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard several energy and environmental bills. On HB 974, which would authorize state step-in agreements for certain power purchase agreements and create a trust fund/reserve mechanism, the Attorney General’s office raised concern that the state should not incur liability beyond the trust fund. The Division of Consumer Advocacy said it had comments but did not take a position, while the Public Utilities Commission, Ameresco, Hawaiian Electric, and other industry groups supported the measure, saying it would help developers secure financing for renewable projects and improve reliability. Hawaiian Electric said the bill would not use state funds and that its proposed reserve account would be held in trust and returned to customers if unused. Committee members questioned whether the reserve would raise customer costs; Hawaiian Electric said the amount would be small and would be offset by avoiding higher financing costs, while Consumer Advocacy suggested the language should be strengthened to ensure unused funds are fully returned. The committee then heard HB 338, which would clarify that premium interest-rate adjustments for non-fossil fuel generation are just and reasonable and allow the PUC to include them in rates. DCCA and the State Energy Office supported the bill, and the PUC also supported it. Hawaiian Electric opposed unless amended, arguing the PUC already has discretion and warning the bill could weaken competitive procurement by encouraging higher bids tied to the utility’s credit rating. DCCA said the concern was that developers might not seek the best financing if premium rates are recoverable, but said Hawaiian Electric’s suggested amendment requiring clear and convincing evidence of unavoidable financing-cost increases would help. Members also asked about refinancing and whether developers could later lower debt costs after locking in a premium rate; DCCA said that ability exists and suggested a time limit or review mechanism. For HB 337, which would direct the PUC to establish standards requiring utilities to remove certain fossil-fuel costs from the rate base when adding renewable resources, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Hawaii Clean Power Alliance, and the State Energy Office supported the measure. Hawaiian Electric opposed it, saying it misunderstood utility cost recovery and could threaten grid reliability because fossil plants provide ancillary services such as voltage regulation and balancing, not just energy. Hawaiian Electric pointed to its integrated grid plan and recent fossil-unit retirements as evidence of ongoing transition, and asked the committee to defer the bill and leave oversight to the PUC. The committee also heard HB 879 on cesspool conversions, which would raise the maximum grant from $20,000 to $30,000 and add DOH positions; DHHL, DOH, environmental groups, Hawaii Realtors, and others supported it, while DOH discussed staffing needs and the practical effect of the higher grant cap. The committee also began HB 379 on requiring denitrification capacity for certain wastewater systems near shorelines or groundwater, with DLNR testifying in support.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • concern that you have which is although the wording of the bill does... put the LMI or the low to moderate
  • And your contention is that their votes on the board later today will be based upon the threats of the
  • If we want to help as been laid out in the layout of this bill, if we want to help moderate to low-income
  • Last question your amendment would not prohibit and would not exclude low-income or or moderate families
  • as white nationalism, nationalism, nationalism, and founded conspiracies. these and other dubious content
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • my elected life, I was signatory to the development of... ...was signatory to the development of moderate-income
  • You know, we've done a lot to strengthen the content of the housing element.
  • You know, we've done a lot to strengthen the content of the housing element.
  • You know, we've done a lot to strengthen the content of the housing element.
Summary: The committee heard several housing bills, with the longest discussion focused on SB 79, which would allow more housing near high-capacity transit stops and on transit agency-owned land. The author and supporters argued it would address California’s housing shortage, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and strengthen transit systems by putting more residents near rail and rapid transit. Supporters included housing advocates, local officials, environmental groups, and transit-oriented development organizations. Opponents, including many cities, the League of California Cities, and some tenant and legal advocacy groups, raised concerns about affordability requirements, displacement, demolition protections, local control, and the bill’s interaction with existing local planning efforts. The committee discussed amendments to strengthen anti-displacement protections, minimum density, affordability standards, and a local flexibility alternative, and SB 79 was moved out on a due-pass-as-amended vote of 8-1, with one member not voting. The committee then took up SB 21, which would amend the Housing Crisis Act to allow limited unit reductions when converting deed-restricted SRO buildings into larger, more livable affordable units with private bathrooms, kitchens, and supportive services. The author and nonprofit housing providers said many SRO buildings are financially unsustainable and that the bill would preserve deeply affordable housing while improving conditions for residents. There was no organized opposition testimony at the hearing, though one business property group registered opposition. Members expressed support for the preservation-focused approach, and SB 21 was approved on an 8-0 vote and sent to the Assembly Committee on Local Government. Next, SB 92 was heard, a measure to close a density bonus loophole by limiting how much additional commercial floor area a project can receive and preventing the law from being used to justify very large nonresidential projects with only minimal affordable housing. The author cited a San Diego project as an example of the problem, and the City of San Diego supported the bill as a reasonable fix. Several labor and housing groups also supported it, while no formal opposition witnesses testified. The committee accepted amendments, members praised the effort to curb abuse while preserving feasibility, and SB 92 passed on a 7-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 522, which would extend just-cause eviction protections to units rebuilt after disaster if they had previously been covered by the Tenant Protection Act. The author and the Los Angeles City Attorney said the bill would help preserve rental housing in disaster-affected communities, especially after the Pacific Palisades fires, and would not create new rent control. Opponents, including apartment, realtor, and property owner groups, argued it would add burdens to rebuilding and could discourage reconstruction. Members raised questions about whether existing law already protects returning tenants and whether the bill was necessary, and the hearing continued into committee discussion.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (01/21/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • , at the conclusion of this public hearing, before we go to exec session, I want you to read the contents
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Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • corporations across the state, focus on economic development, quality of life issues for low and moderate-income
  • I focus on economic development and quality-of-life issues for low- and moderate-income communities.
  • The vast majority of low- and moderate-income energy users.
  • Small businesses and lower- and moderate-income residents should not be burdened by the cost of a past-its-time
  • And a lot of our constituents, they are, you know, moderate, low income.
Summary: The committee heard several energy and utilities bills, with testimony largely focused on wildfire mitigation, affordability, clean energy planning, and utility accountability. AB 706, by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, would create a fund to support projects that use forest biomass waste from wildfire mitigation and forest restoration; supporters said it would reduce open burning and emissions while providing reliable renewable power, and the bill later passed 13-0. AB 39, by Assembly Member Zbur, would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning strategies for transportation and buildings; it drew broad support from clean energy, labor, environmental, and local government advocates and passed 9-0. AB 1167, by Assembly Member Berman, would restrict investor-owned utilities from charging ratepayers for lobbying, promotional advertising, and similar shareholder-benefit expenses; supporters framed it as an affordability and transparency measure, while utilities argued the bill was overly broad and already covered by existing rules. It passed 7-0, with some members not voting and the roll left open. The committee also considered AB 1417 on offshore wind community funding transparency, which was amended to remove new fees and instead require reporting on developer support for local and tribal community capacity-building; opposition was withdrawn and the bill passed 9-0. AB 367, by Assembly Member Bennett, would require water districts in high fire-risk areas of Ventura County to have backup power, full tanks during red flag warnings, and hardened facilities; water agencies opposed unless amended due to cost and liability concerns, but the bill passed 10-0. The consent calendar, including multiple additional measures, was approved 11-0. Other bills drew more divided testimony. AB 745 would allow securitization to finance utility undergrounding and prohibit a return on equity for undergrounding projects; supporters said it would lower ratepayer costs, while utilities warned it would effectively discourage undergrounding and could raise other rates. The bill passed 7-4 and was left on call. AB 1423 would apply reliability standards to publicly funded EV chargers installed before 2024; supporters said taxpayers should get functioning chargers, while charging-network representatives objected to retroactive requirements and possible conflicts with existing agreements. It passed 13-0. AB 388 would create a narrow exception to utility regulation to facilitate green hydrogen projects using private power lines; supporters said it would unlock low-cost renewable hydrogen and jobs, while utilities raised concerns about customer protections and grid planning. It passed 12-0. The committee also began hearing AB 825, which the author said would address the high cost of financing major transmission and generation buildout, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation and action on that bill.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Health Services (3-19-26)

Health Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • patients to see a doctor, and there's a high unmet need for safe and effective medications to treat moderate
  • 12:57.160> medications<00:12:57.800> to<00:12:57.920> treat<00:12:58.280> moderate
  • effective medications to treat moderate effective medications to treat moderate to<00:12:58.839>
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Committee Jun 16th, 2026

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • 2263 would be open to the general public and would serve a mix of households focused on low- and moderate-income
  • Three, define lower- and moderate-income households consistent with existing law.
  • Three, define lower- and moderate-income households consistent with existing law.
  • density bonus, allowing the additional density increase for developments that serve low-income and moderate-income
  • access an additional density bonus and concessions in exchange for building a mix of low-income and moderate-income
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with AB 2002, which would clarify and extend the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 1.0) grant program to support regional governments, cities, and counties with housing element planning and technical assistance. Supporters from SCAG and CalCOG said REAP helped jurisdictions meet housing obligations and build capacity, while the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended over concerns the bill could create additional local constraints. The committee discussed accepted amendments, including emergency and permanent regulations, suballocation to subregions, and a three-year expenditure deadline. The bill was moved on a do-pass-as-amended basis and kept on call, along with the consent calendar. AB 1684 would bar homeowners associations from restricting a homeowner’s ability to install, use, or replace a home cooling system. Supporters argued cooling is a health and safety necessity during extreme heat, especially for vulnerable residents, while opposition from the Community Associations Institute said the bill needed more clarity on electrical capacity, permits, and common-area placement of equipment. Committee amendments were summarized to require licensed electrical contractors where permits are needed, preserve HOA authority over unpermitted or unsafe installations, and require disclosure to buyers. The bill was approved on a do-pass-as-amended motion to Senate Judiciary and kept on call. AB 1710 would extend SB 330-style vesting protections to state and regional agencies so housing projects are not subject to later regulatory changes after the entitlement process begins, except for certain health, safety, and environmental exceptions. Supporters said it would reduce delays and costs in housing development, while special districts and water agencies opposed unless amended, warning the bill could improperly freeze later state, regional, or federal requirements. Senators raised concerns about overbreadth and operational conflicts, but the bill was moved do-pass as amended to Senate Local Government and kept on call. The committee also heard and advanced AB 2263, authorizing the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to develop employee housing with a preference for employees and annual reporting; AB 2270, which would adjust tax credit scoring for farmworker housing to reflect rural realities; AB 2118, which would refine AB 2011 streamlined approval rules for mixed-use and affordable housing; and AB 2050, the HOA reserve-funding bill, which would require associations to build reserves over time and add notice and safeguards, but drew opposition over enforcement and foreclosure concerns. Each of those bills was moved forward with amendments and kept on call for absent members.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Aug 19th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • PIT growth is still positive, but it's growing at a more moderate, leveled-off rate than it was in the
  • The moderated growth is in large part being driven by both slowing withholding, which has to do with
  • FY27 to FY30, as Secretary Chardon-Clark noted, sales and income taxes are expected to return to moderate
  • Chardon-Clark noted, sales and income taxes are expected to return to moderate growth but remain slightly
  • Unlike oil, it's Expected to continue to grow at a moderate clip.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Sugar-sweetened beverages can be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
  • Excess consumption is not good for anyone, and it's trying to get that back into moderation.
  • The last two content slides, and this is second to last, take more of a national... Central.
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Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The task force met for its third meeting, approved the minutes, and heard testimony from Dr. Jack on behalf of the American Beverage Association and Kentucky Beverage Association. Dr. Jack argued that the “totality of the science” supports low- and no-calorie sweeteners as safe and useful tools for reducing sugar and calories, citing FDA and other domestic and international reviews, clinical trials, and the FDA’s recent healthy-label rule. He also described the industry’s transparency efforts, including a “Good to Know” database compiling ingredient and safety information, and said the beverage industry has voluntarily worked to offer more choices with less sugar. Members questioned him about whether beverage ingredients are restricted in other countries, possible health effects beyond weight and cancer, concerns about metabolic issues and gut microbiome effects, whether sweeteners are addictive, and why companies do not simply remove sweeteners. Dr. Jack responded that most ingredients are permitted in many jurisdictions, that broad food-safety reviews have looked at multiple endpoints and found the ingredients safe, that the gut microbiome is still being studied, and that recent clinical evidence does not show increased sweetness preference. He also said business decisions about formulations are up to companies and noted that cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are metabolically similar. The committee also discussed consumer apps and ingredient-scoring tools; Dr. Jack said the industry’s website presents facts without interpretation and is based on food-safety agency assessments. At the end of his testimony, the chair accepted additional fact sheets for the committee. The meeting then moved on to introduce Dr. Gary Huber, who began testimony by emphasizing integrative medicine, metabolic syndrome, and the role of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress in health, but his full presentation was not included in the excerpt.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the most part, the need is for very low- to moderate-income workers.
  • households who were previously able to afford a home but now are unable to, those higher low-income and moderate-income
  • impacted the supply of affordable housing for Floridians, especially those households earning low to moderate
  • We continue every day providing demo and replacement for homeowners who are low to moderate income, anywhere
  • will be higher, where we're reaching higher-income households, the higher low income and then the moderate
Summary: The committee met to hear a panel on workforce and attainable housing, with presentations from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Wendover Housing Partners, the City of Tallahassee, and Escambia County. Speakers described how state and local tools such as SHIP, the Live Local Act, land trusts, accessory dwelling units, infill development, and public-private partnerships are being used to expand housing supply and preserve long-term affordability. Several panelists emphasized that housing demand is rising across income levels, that workforce households often need subsidy to buy or rent, and that housing location, transportation access, and proximity to jobs and services are critical. They also highlighted challenges including rising construction costs, limited land, insurance, NIMBY opposition, and the need for more flexible financing tools and employer participation. Members asked about area median income thresholds, whether current programs are reaching the households most in need, and what additional tools might help. Florida Housing said its traditional rental programs generally serve households at or below 60% AMI, while need is increasingly reaching up to 80% AMI statewide and higher in some regions; staff also provided examples of AMI levels by county. Other discussion focused on the impact of local government opt-outs, tax abatements, corporate ownership of single-family homes, insurance costs, Fortified construction standards, and whether bonuses or other income calculations can unintentionally disqualify applicants. Panelists urged more political will, more local flexibility, and additional incentives for employers and landowners to support housing near jobs. The committee also used an anonymous interactive polling exercise, and members identified partnerships, SHIP funding, local government action, cost, and insurance as key issues. In closing, the chair said the committee would continue a member-driven process and likely hold a workshop on housing-related topics. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the meeting, and the session adjourned after the discussion.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Election Law (02/21/2025)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • In and for a while, the moderator was required, I think the language is probably still in the statute
  • , that said that the moderator would compare the signatures on the affidavit and the ballot envelope
  • The other part is that there was really very little guidance given to the moderators on how to do this
  • <00:52:52.960> was<00:52:53.799> in the draw on who the moderator was in the draw on
  • <00:53:13.640> are secretary said is that um moderators are secretary said is that um moderators
Keywords: 1189, house, all