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• committee, about possibly getting an electric car.
• Some may be different; some may have electrical, where you're going to need to bring in an electrical
• separate electric meter.
• meter, not through the same electric meter that you have—it's $3,000, ...not through the same electric
• gap... ...the supply-demand gap persists.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Before an electric utility is granted a non-exclusive easement under this section, the electric utility
• Before an electric utility is >> All right.
• So they import 1 million pounds of beef a month, more than Wyoming's entire supply.
• And they than Wyoming's entire supply.
• </c> front of us and they actually supply front of us and they actually supply about<00:54:33.440><c>

Bills: HB0116, HB0056

Keywords: water rights, beneficial use, industrial production, hydrogen, applications, public welfare, carbon capture, energy standards, public utilities, environmental regulation, state law, 916, all

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• Many of sort that is in scarce supply.
• </c><00:40:50.360><c> The</c> reliable production of electricity.
• The reliable production of electricity.
• For example, if we make electricity from hydrogen, it uses about a third as much water as making electricity
• </c> electricity from coal. electricity from coal.

Bills: HB0116, HB0056

Keywords: water rights, beneficial use, industrial production, hydrogen, applications, public welfare, carbon capture, energy standards, public utilities, environmental regulation, state law, 916, all

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• The American Electric Reliability Corporation has found that over the next 10 years, due to a rise in
• reliability concerns. ...electric reliability concerns.
• and ensure the reliability of our electric grid.
• It will strengthen our supply chains, trade, and our national security.
• , but they will never be a public water supply.

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• State Procurement Office, Special Education Advisory Council, Board of Education, Board of Water Supply
• Network Speaks, Wānanalo Care Center, Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, Department of Water Supply
• ,<00:28:12.000><c> Parents</c><00:28:12.399><c> and</c><00:28:12.559><c> Children</c> Supply, Parents
• and Children Supply, Parents and Children Together,<00:28:14.960><c> Malama</c><00:28:15.520><c> Pono
• </c> Association, Department of Water Supply Association, Department of Water Supply Company<00:29:27.039

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee convened at 10:00 a.m. and opened with instructions about live streaming, one-minute testimony limits, and the possibility of reconvening on March 31 if technical problems interrupted the hearing. The committee then took up HB 300, which drew extensive testimony from state agencies, commissions, nonprofits, and advocacy groups. Many agencies, including Budget and Finance, Education, Health, Housing, and others, said they stood on their written testimony and supported the measure. One witness from the Kohala Island Reserve Commission supported the bill and asked for funding for a CIP project at its Kihei site to consolidate offices and generate revenue for Maui. Several groups, including the Hawaii Oral Health Coalition and the Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis, supported funding for mandated oral health services and higher ABA provider rates for children with autism. In contrast, the Re-imagining Public Safety in Hawaii Coalition and Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice opposed $30 million for jail planning and additional incarceration-related spending, urging more investment in housing, mental health, youth programs, education, and restorative justice. The chair noted the testimony totals for HB 300: 186 in support, 91 opposed, and 52 comments. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 794 and HB 795. The Department of Budget and Finance supported HB 794, and the Tax Foundation was listed for HB 795 but was not present. No additional testimony was offered on either bill. After the testimony phase, the committee deferred all three measures—HB 300, HB 794, and HB 795—for decision making to March 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the same room.

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• I mean, Palo Verde is in Arizona, and they use municipal wastewater as their supply.
• And that money was actually just deployed. domestic fuel supply chains.
• And Vogel is now the largest generator of electricity.
• So, so projects, EDF can also provide financing for supply chain investments.
• Russia used to supply 40% of the world's nuclear fuel.

Keywords: 908, all

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• </c> $250 federal fee on electric vehicles. $250 federal fee on electric vehicles.
• The electricity we purchase from NSP is not free.
• We also pay taxes and franchise fees on that electricity.
• </c> fees on that electricity. fees on that electricity.
• Uh we need to know how we can increase the supply of accessible vehicles.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Frank was a dairy farmer who supplied milk for processing to Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
• of affordable electricity.
• LABOR MARKET IS WEAKENING AND WE KNOW THE COST OF ELECTRICITY IS GOING UP.
• Grains Standards Act is critical for farmers and for the rest of the supply chain.
• Grains Standards Act is critical for farmers and for the rest of the supply chain.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• At a time of growing electricity demand and climbing electric prices, we need to add significant generating
• We have to recommit ourselves to solar in order to achieve a Massachusetts where electricity is cheap
• During times of peak electricity demand, we are already counting on solar to keep the lights on without
• As you noted, Senator, right now solar is the fastest, cheapest way to add electricity to our grid.
• This past June, as you noted, we experienced our highest electric load since the mid-2000s.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on ways Massachusetts can accelerate solar deployment, lower costs, and preserve reliability as electricity demand rises and federal support for solar and other renewables changes. Chair Creem opened by emphasizing solar’s role in meeting climate mandates and peak demand, citing June heat-wave data showing behind-the-meter solar reduced wholesale prices and saved ratepayers money. Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney of DOER said Massachusetts has grown from 3 MW of solar in 2008 to 3.5 GW today, highlighted SMART 3.0 as a flexible, evergreen incentive program, and said DOER is working on updated rates, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, net crediting, and a petition to the DPU to speed implementation. She also said Massachusetts joined the lawsuit over canceled federal Solar for All funding. Committee members and witnesses discussed several policy changes to speed projects before federal tax credits expire, including automated permitting, remote inspections, faster interconnection, and changes to caps on municipal and regional solar development. Senator Barrett pressed Mahoney on whether the 10 MW municipal cap and regional caps should be lifted, and on whether the state should increase its solar tax credit to offset the loss of the federal residential credit. Mahoney said the municipal cap should be revisited and that interconnection cost allocation and other market issues need to be worked out before lifting broader caps. She also said DOER is open to automated permitting and is already developing a permitting portal under the 2024 climate law. Industry and advocacy witnesses largely supported streamlining measures. Sunrun’s Bronte Payne urged removal of a proposed requirement that all net-metered facilities enroll in SMART, and recommended automated permitting, remote inspections, flexible interconnection, better hosting-capacity information, consumer protections, and continued support for Connected Solutions and virtual power plants. Permit Power’s Hannah Bernbaum and Solar App’s Matthew McAllister argued that smart permitting and remote inspections can significantly reduce soft costs and delays, with McAllister saying Solar App now operates in over 320 jurisdictions and saves about three weeks on average. They said remote inspections are already common and can be done safely with photos, video, and qualified third parties. Community solar and clean energy advocates, including CCSA’s Kate Daniel and Vote Solar’s Lindsay Griffin, supported a 10 GW solar target by 2035, a higher refundable state tax credit for low-income households, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, and preserving the option to build outside SMART so projects can retain renewable energy certificates. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members requested follow-up materials and draft language from witnesses.

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• system forecast, the electricity demand forecast.
• That's almost unprecedented in the electric utility world.
• Electrical Rule 30. We propose Electric World 30.
• Electrical Rule 30. We propose Electric World 30.
• It System-wide, Electric Rule 30—we propose Electric Rule 30—was specifically designed to prevent cost

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This bill codifies CEQA exemptions for diversions to recharge our groundwater supply.
• Our families and businesses need affordable electricity.
• But Fukushima was a GE, a General Electric reactor.
• And this was said in the context of stabilizing in-state gasoline supply.
• So this bill... ...in-state gasoline supply.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• supply.
• supply is coming from, how it is generated, how it is managed, and what its costs are.
• supply operate in an appropriate and justifiable way.
• The study included a contemplation of the maintenance cost of the electric heat pumps.
• I don't recall if it had any contemplation of the availability of electricity.

Summary: The Senate continued debate on House 5175, An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power, and Economic Competitiveness, taking up a series of amendments focused on clean energy procurement, oversight, gas infrastructure, housing impacts, and ratepayer costs. Amendment 22, offered by Senator Rogers, was rejected 5-34 after he argued the underlying bill already improves clean energy procurement and reduces utility middlemen. Senator Tarr then offered Amendment 34 to expand reporting, oversight boards, and consumer representation, and to strike provisions on consumer choice, gas program frameworks, and municipal procurement authority; it was also rejected 5-34 after supporters of the bill said the legislation already strengthens oversight through the EEAC, a new review board, and DPU audits. The chamber also considered Amendment 77 by Senator Eldridge to end ratepayer-funded gas line extension subsidies for new construction. Supporters said the subsidy unfairly shifts costs to all ratepayers, favors gas over cleaner alternatives, and could save about $1.6 billion over ten years; opponents argued it could raise housing construction costs, especially for gateway cities and large projects. After extended debate, the amendment failed 19-20. Senator Moore withdrew Amendment 65, which would have created a commission on reducing emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles while preserving long-term zero-emissions goals. Several other amendments were adopted, including measures on low-income discount charges, environmental justice protections, data and tax printing, and increased access to plug-in solar. The Senate also adopted the Ways and Means amendment, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 32-8. Separately, the Senate adopted a Judiciary extension order after removing two bills from it, and agreed to adjourn in memory of Robert G. Najarian.

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• supply.
• supply is coming from, how it is generated, how it is managed, and what its costs are.
• supply operate in an appropriate and justifiable way.
• The study included a contemplation of the maintenance cost of the electric heat pumps.
• I don't recall if it had any contemplation of the availability of electricity.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• California's resource adequacy program ensures sufficient electricity supply to meet customer demand.
• For the past few decades, electricity demand has remained fairly stable.
• We know that demand for electricity is growing.
• We know that demand for electricity is growing.
• shortage or problem, and in the effort... ...supply shortage or problem.

Summary: The committee heard several energy, telecommunications, and regulatory bills. SB 929 by Senator Jones would require the California Energy Commission chair to appear annually and report to the Legislature on the commission’s activities, plans, and outreach; it was presented as a low-cost oversight measure and drew no opposition. SB 1138 by Senator Padilla would let load-serving entities trade hourly resource adequacy obligations under the CPUC’s slice-of-day framework to reduce overprocurement and lower ratepayer costs; supporters said it could save tens of millions of dollars, while questions focused on reliability and whether savings would reach customers. SB 913 by Senator Becker would create a clearer pathway for customer-sited distributed energy resources, such as home batteries and smart thermostats, to participate in resource adequacy markets; supporters said it would unlock existing clean capacity and reduce costs, and members asked about reliability, opt-in participation, and compensation for homeowners. The committee also heard SB 1197 by Senator Niello, which would move California to permanent standard time if federal law allows, with testimony from a sleep medicine physician supporting the health and safety benefits of ending the time switch and opposition from golf industry representatives who urged a broader analysis of economic, recreational, and public safety impacts. Members debated whether the 2018 voter approval required another vote and whether Congress would need to act. SB 1265 by Senator Richardson would codify and expand the Go Green financing program by creating a new fund and allowing broader partnerships beyond current IOU service areas; supporters said it would expand access to clean energy financing statewide. SB 1337 by Senator Richardson would create a working group to coordinate fuel transition policy and refinery-related issues following SB 237, with supporters emphasizing the need for better interagency coordination and some members asking how it would avoid duplicative work. The committee also considered SB 1191 by Senator Ochoa Bogh, which would extend the California High-Cost Fund A and B programs for rural telephone service through 2033; supporters said the surcharge-funded program is essential for affordable service and emergency connectivity in remote areas. After discussion, the committee adopted amendments where offered and voted all of the bills out of committee, generally on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with SB 1265 receiving one no vote. Several bills were held on call briefly and then later passed when the committee reconvened, and the hearing adjourned after all listed measures were reported out.

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• Of course, demand and supply are actually linked.
• And we’re losing jet fuel supplies. So I think they should have to answer that.
• and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
• They've already had an electric vehicle.
• Do we know what the average cost is for an electric vehicle?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And the ability of Texans to count on reliable electricity. Any questions on the right?
• All of that supply... China's been going to other parts of the world.
• I know we can't dictate people's electricity usage, behaviors, but if we focus on the efficiency side
• Backflow prevention ensures that contaminated water does not flow back. into clean water supplies.
• Senate Bill 1495. ...creates an electric vehicle supply equipment advisory board enabling TDR to collaborate

Bills: SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 1495, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2154, SB 2167, SB 2184, SB 2211, SB 2268, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 2902

Keywords: SB 438, Texas, State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative law judge, ALJ, public information act, open records, confidentiality, privacy, home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, social security number, family members, Government Code 552.117, Government Code 552.1175, Tax Code 25.025, public records, government transparency

Summary: The meeting of the committee commenced with the establishment of a quorum, where members discussed and voted on five significant bills related to energy efficiency, insurance regulation, and public utility governance. Notably, Senate Bill 2717 was presented, incorporating feedback to foster collaboration among various state agencies for improved energy efficiency performance. This was followed by a detailed discussion on Senate Bill 1642, which proposed changes to the Texas Department of Insurance's executive structure to optimize management and consumer focus. Each bill saw active participation from senators who moved to adopt committee substitutes for clarity and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns, indicating a proactive approach to legislative issues.

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• How do you supply electricity for all this industry that is in such a big rush when you cannot get the
• How do you supply electricity for all this industry that is in such a big rush when you cannot get the
• And what a retail sale is of electricity is if an end, if the purchaser of the electricity, electricity
• They oversee the transmission of electricity through the interstate electricity grid.
• "generation, you know, they're competing in a sense for the same supply parts that an electric utility

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, established a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from Majority Leader Hogue and the chair about the committee’s charge. Members said the goal was to build a factual foundation on AI, hear from experts and stakeholders, and develop practical North Dakota-focused recommendations rather than simply produce a large volume of bills. Legislative Council also reviewed interim committee rules and procedures before the informational presentations began. Staff and NCSL presenters then gave overviews of AI concepts and the state and federal policy landscape. The background memo and presentations covered AI categories and terms, state laws in areas such as consumer protection, algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, chatbots, children’s safety, health, education, and government use, as well as data center siting and economic impacts. NCSL described a growing number of AI bills introduced and enacted across the states, with comprehensive laws in places like Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois, and noted recurring issues around transparency, privacy, liability, and protections for minors. A major focus of the discussion was federal preemption and the tension between state regulation and national AI policy. NCSL said a recent White House executive order and related federal framework seek a light-touch, innovation-friendly national standard, with possible challenges to state laws and possible funding conditions tied to compliance, though no broad federal preemption has yet been enacted. Members asked about Commerce Clause concerns, industry pushback, oversight models, and whether AI policy is bipartisan; presenters said the issue cuts across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfake restrictions but more disagreement on broader regulatory approaches. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting, and the committee recessed briefly for technical issues during the second presentation.

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• The first topic is the Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council and an update on their work.
• All right, well, you created us about four years ago, and our goal is to accelerate electric vehicle
• And when we talk about electric vehicles, we mean battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric
• One is the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
• Or is it just set in stone on 150K until electricity runs out?

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held a work session on electric vehicles, renewable fuels, hydrogen, and related transportation investments, followed by public hearings on several bills. Agency presenters from WSDOT, Commerce, and Ecology described the Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council’s work, Washington’s slowing EV adoption growth, charging infrastructure gaps, and programs such as NEVI, ZEVIP, and a new medium- and heavy-duty incentive program. Members asked about fast-charging standards and whether higher-capacity chargers could be supported. Commerce also outlined renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuel efforts, including the Office of Renewable Fuels, hydrogen and SAF modeling, technical assistance, and the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator’s partnerships and funding. WSDOT then discussed hydrogen investments in transit, aviation, backup power, and corridor planning, while Ecology explained the alternative jet fuel programmatic environmental impact statement, its scope, timeline, and how it will support future project review. In the public hearing on Substitute House Bill 2114, the committee heard testimony supporting a no-fee replacement process for defective license plates within two years of issuance, with optional fee waivers later; the sponsor and county auditors said peeling or unreadable plates are a real customer-service problem, especially in eastern Washington. The hearing on House Bill 2111 concerned allowing the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project toll facility bond retirement account to keep its interest earnings instead of sending them to the general fund; the prime sponsor said it is a straightforward fix requested by the state treasurer. Substitute House Bill 1823 would update Transportation Improvement Board statutes by replacing “non-motorized” with “active transportation” and removing obsolete references; TIB said it is a cleanup bill that aligns statutes with current grant practices and complete streets policy. The committee also heard House Bill 2495, which would let the City of Seattle direct immediate impoundment of unattended vehicles blocking streetcar operations, similar to existing authority for Sound Transit. Seattle’s streetcar manager said blocked tracks cause frequent delays and that the bill would reduce waits for police authorization and restore service faster. Public testimony and sign-in counts were noted for each bill, but no votes were taken in the transcript, and the meeting concluded after the final public hearing.

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• It's new uses for electricity like heat pumps and electric vehicles.
• </c><00:09:43.600><c> and</c><00:09:44.000><c> electric</c> electricity like heat pumps and electric
• electricity like heat pumps and electric vehicles.<00:09:45.200><c> And</c><00:09:45.360><c> then</c>
• </c> electricity has to come from someplace. electricity has to come from someplace.
• </c> Dakota Electric, which I know Mr. or Dr. Dakota Electric, which I know Mr. or Dr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Some of them have electric engines.
• Electrical savings on it.
• When you buy a light bulb, it discusses what your potential electricity savings is.
• So... ...by a light bulb, it discusses what your potential electricity savings is.
• This... ...irrigation electrical districts, as well as co-ops.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several appropriation and policy bills. SB 1488 would appropriate $600,000 for a workforce development study on coal-impacted communities in northern Arizona, especially areas affected by the closure of Navajo Generating Station and related coal operations; supporters described it as a needed transition study, and it received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1523 would provide $340,000 to the Navajo Nation for the Ganado waterline pipeline project serving 235 homes; testimony emphasized long-standing lack of safe drinking water, and the bill also received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1041 would appropriate $500,000 to the Arizona Trail Fund; supporters highlighted the trail’s statewide recreational and cultural value, and it passed with a do-pass recommendation. SB 1447 would extend the groundwater withdrawal fee moratorium and related Pinal AMA fund provisions through 2033; irrigation district representatives said the extension would help maintain infrastructure amid Colorado River shortages, and it was also recommended do-pass. The committee also considered several regulatory bills. SB 1445 would let smaller cities and towns use approved on-site bacteriological testing equipment and limit required sampling frequency for certain ADEQ permits; the sponsor said it would save small towns money, while some members raised concerns about limiting sampling during discharge events, but the bill still received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1580 would appropriate $2.545 million for a statewide fire incident management platform for fire and law enforcement agencies; supporters said it would improve accountability, information sharing, and interoperability, while one member objected to the targeted funding approach, and the bill passed on a 5-3 vote. SB 1418 would streamline siting and permitting for small modular nuclear reactors in smaller counties, especially when co-located with large industrial users; supporters argued it would help energy reliability and rural economic development, while opponents warned it would weaken local review and environmental safeguards, and it passed 5-3. The committee took up two bills involving consumer protections and access. SB 1419 would add inspection and disclosure requirements for rooftop solar installations and restrict sales claims about estimated savings; supporters said it responded to consumer complaints about roof damage and misleading sales practices, while opponents argued it would burden rooftop solar and restrict speech. After extensive testimony, including from county officials, former ROC leadership, and solar industry representatives, the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 6-2 vote. SB 1363 would create a rural opportunity initiative to issue additional marijuana-related licenses for underserved rural communities; supporters said it would improve access and reduce illicit-market activity, while opponents argued the bill was confusing and could expand licenses too broadly. The committee ultimately recommended the bill do pass on an 8-0 vote, with members noting possible amendments before floor consideration.