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• <00:53:31.359> and towards election equipment purchases and towards election equipment purchases
• Election signs were purchased, privacy boards, and voting booths were purchased.
• Some used the cost to pay their portion of a joint powers agreement with the county.
• their portion of a joint Powers their portion of a joint Powers agreement<01:03:28.559> with<
• line setting power plant and power line setting power plant and power line sighting<01:32:14.800>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• power.
• People are losing their purchasing power.
• with the exact same purchasing power the food and necessities that they need.
• Ever since we, the United States, went off the gold standard in 1971, the purchasing power of the dollar
• Ever since we, the United States, went off the gold standard in 1971, the purchasing power of the dollar

Summary: The committee met to hear five banking and insurance-related bills. HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill to help more efficiently regulate financial institutions, was amended to match Senate companion language and then passed unanimously. HB 1231 would extend physician payment and prior-authorization protections similar to a prior dental law, including limits on virtual credit card payments as the sole payment method; physicians and medical groups supported it as a way to reduce fees and retroactive denials, while insurers were not heard in opposition, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then heard HB 999, which would make gold and silver legal tender and allow transactions in bullion through electronic debit mechanisms. The sponsor and several proponents framed it as an inflation hedge and economic freedom measure, while questions focused on definitions, transaction costs, and vendor participation. The bill passed on a mostly party-line vote, with one member voting no. The committee also approved HM 4363, a memorial urging Congress to establish a sovereign wealth fund; the sponsor described it as a way to steward national wealth, and the memorial passed with one dissenting vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 1551, which would create a prevailing-party attorney fee framework in insurance contract disputes. The sponsor argued it would restore balance, deter meritless litigation, and help consumers with valid claims recover fees, while insurers, business groups, and defense attorneys warned it would revive one-way fee shifting, increase litigation, and raise premiums. Consumer advocates and some members supported it as necessary to give policyholders meaningful recourse. After debate, the bill passed favorably, with one member voting no.

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• The power of youth sport is well documented.
• This is so powerful, so important, and we're so grateful.
• to a customer immediately upon purchase.
• I have ten proofs of purchase that come to the front gate.
• Proof of purchase. Yes, because that language isn't in print.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• He added that he has concerns about extending power purchase agreements to existing nuclear facilities
• I mean, I'm curious about<00:57:07.839> why<00:57:08.400> power<00:57:08.640> purchase
• <00:57:08.960> agreements about why power purchase agreements about why power purchase agreements
• power purchase agreements with allowing power purchase agreements with existing<00:57:27.440> facilities
• <03:03:18.560> power<03:03:18.960> agreements relative to purchased power agreements

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Together, they have become a powerful force in shaping... And performance.
• Together, they have become a powerful force in shaping the next generation of elite dancers, many of
• On this National Ballet Day, let us honor the power of the performing arts to unite, heal, and elevate
• When they purchase eligible Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables, About SNAP, this bill, when they purchase
• And it's expanded so much to purchase so many other things.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the doctor of the day and numerous guests, including visitors for Lunar New Year, Arizona Statehood Day, school groups, local officials, and community leaders. A proclamation was read honoring Phoenix Ballet and National Ballet Day, and Representative Gress spoke in support of the recognition. The chamber also received committee and membership announcements, including temporary committee substitutions and several bills being re-referred or withdrawn to other committees. On third reading, HB 2190, which would have added Article 5 to Title 32 relating to the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants, failed after debate over whether it improperly authorized rulemaking; it was defeated 20-38 with two not voting. The House then took up HB 2206, relating to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administration, and HB 2396, another SNAP-related bill focused on restricting certain purchases. Members debated the bills at length, with opponents arguing they would burden low-income families, worsen food access in desert areas, and limit personal choice, while supporters said the state should encourage healthier purchases and that existing public benefit programs already include restrictions. HB 2396 passed 34-25 with one not voting and was sent to the Senate. After announcements, including committee meetings, an African-American Legislative Day program, and a birthday acknowledgment for the Majority Leader, the House briefly recessed and then reconvened. Additional desk business was handled, including a first reading of HB 2999, a municipal approval district technical correction bill, and the referral of first-read measures for printing. The House then adjourned until Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

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• the court uh to invoke emergency powers the court uh to invoke emergency powers including<00:10:
• Things like with emergency powers.
• >> emergency powers recommendations? >> emergency powers recommendations?
• The the already have that power.
• order to purchase and the needs. Yeah. order to purchase and the needs. Yeah.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2145, which would establish a statutory right for the public to record law enforcement activities in public. Supporters, including the Libertarian Party of Hawaii and the ACLU of Hawaii, said the bill would clarify First Amendment protections, reduce confusion, and provide a private right of action if the right is violated. Most written testimony was in support, while the Maui Police Department and Honolulu Police Department submitted opposition. A senator asked about existing court cases, and the ACLU witness said courts have consistently recognized a right to record officers in public so long as recording does not obstruct police activity. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2151 on emergency management. Testimony from the Office of Information Practices and HEMA focused on proposed changes to Chapter 127A, including limits on emergency powers and a two-thirds legislative override. Earthjustice and other supporters argued the bill was needed after the Hawaii Supreme Court’s Nakoa decision, which they said read emergency powers too broadly and could allow suspension of laws for long-term policy issues rather than true emergencies. HEMA opposed the restrictions, saying emergency managers need flexibility to respond to unknown, statewide crises such as tsunamis, hurricanes, war-related threats, and large disasters, and objected especially to limits on the governor’s ability to suspend public records requirements during emergencies. Several witnesses, including the Public First Law Center, said the bill was a step in the right direction but suggested amendments to better define emergencies and make clear the changes respond to the Nakoa decision. Committee members questioned whether the proposed limits would hinder disaster response and whether the legislature already has tools to override emergency proclamations. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Again, no joint powers authority was created.
• better coordination, and again, no joint powers authority was created.
• Folsom currently participates in eight joint powers authorities.
• When you go to purchase a park, When you go to purchase a park, just like any other property purchase
• Homes who are given so little power over their own futures.

Summary: The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with SB 1003, which would create pro-housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts to help local governments fund infrastructure needed for housing developments. The author and supporters argued that infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while the chair expressed support and said the bill would be taken up later when quorum was available. SB 1014 followed, proposing new disclosure requirements for local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 days of application, with supporters saying it would reduce late surprises and opposition from several cities citing implementation concerns with the 30-day timelines. The committee then took up SB 802, a Sacramento-region bill requiring a joint powers authority to coordinate housing and homelessness services. Senator Ashby and former Mayor Darrell Steinberg argued that Sacramento’s fragmented system has failed for years and that a JPA would improve accountability, coordination, and use of state funds. The bill drew broad support from local officials, service providers, business groups, and advocates, while some county and city representatives registered opposition or neutral concerns about state-mandated local governance. Several committee members said they were persuaded by the need for regional coordination, though some raised concerns about local control; the chair noted the bill would be moved when quorum allowed. The committee also heard SB 1092 and SB 1093, both focused on mobile home park residents after disasters or park sales. SB 1092 would give residents a right of first opportunity to match a sale offer for a park, with supporters saying it protects vulnerable seniors and preserves affordable housing, while park owners and their representatives argued it would devalue property and raise constitutional and financing concerns. SB 1093 would require more transparent communication, access to property, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after a disaster; supporters cited the long uncertainty faced by Palisades residents, while opponents warned about liability, safety, and burdensome review requirements. Members split along similar lines, with some emphasizing property rights and market impacts and others stressing the need to protect residents and preserve scarce affordable housing.

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• The report additionally recommends leveraging the state's purchasing power as a market participant and
• The report additionally recommends leveraging the state's purchasing power as a market participant and
• I would also point out, you know, these are generally powered with a lot of power.
• I would also point out, you know, these are generally powered with a lot of power.
• You know, these are generally powered with a lot of power.

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Select Committee on Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure focused on California’s EV market, charging infrastructure, and the effects of recent federal actions. The chair opened by emphasizing California’s progress on EV adoption and charging reliability, but also noted ongoing challenges with affordability, access, interoperability, heavy-duty electrification, and federal headwinds. She highlighted interest in technologies such as inductive charging and thanked host organizations and staff before moving to the first panel. State agency witnesses from Go-Biz, CARB, and the California Energy Commission described current programs and priorities. Go-Biz outlined its role in coordinating agencies, supporting permitting, and advancing the state’s ZEV market development strategy and equity action plan. CARB discussed federal attacks on its clean vehicle regulations, litigation to defend waiver authority, and the importance of incentives and regulatory programs such as Advanced Clean Trucks, Advanced Clean Fleets, Clean Truck Check, HVIP, and Clean Cars for All. The CEC detailed its funding and regulatory work on charging and fueling infrastructure, charger reliability, payment methods, roaming, and statewide planning, while stressing the need for more charging in multifamily housing and more public DC fast charging. All three agencies said federal rollbacks and permitting delays are major obstacles, but that California remains committed to expanding ZEV adoption. The second panel featured advocates, local government, utility, and research perspectives. CalETC urged continuous state funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and emphasized the low-carbon fuel standard, multifamily charging, and managed charging. An EV advocacy group proposed a conquest-style state incentive for new and used EV buyers and argued that multifamily housing is a major untapped market, while also favoring Level 2 charging over Level 1 for most home and apartment settings. Los Angeles County and LADWP described large-scale local deployment of chargers, fleet electrification, workforce training, and the need for sustained funding, agency coordination, and streamlined permitting and grid interconnection. UCS recommended prioritizing replacement of older high-emitting vehicles, using fuel policy revenues to support cleaner cars, and expanding bidirectional charging. The chair closed by asking for more discussion on Level 1 versus Level 2 charging and noted the importance of education, affordability, and practical deployment strategies.

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• We first and foremost have to have reliable power.
• And we, I'm not aware of any idea to cite new hydroelectric power.
• the Bonneville Power or the federal power hydropower system.
• You're seeing still high volumes of bag purchases.
• And then, of course, for smaller purchases, we're offering those little paper bags for free.

Summary: The committee held a work session on state environmental policy act (SEPA) implementation and carryout bags. Ecology staff Diane Buterak described the Clean Energy Programmatic Environmental Impact Statements (PEISs) completed for utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and green hydrogen, plus a new PEIS underway for sustainable aviation fuel. She explained that PEISs provide broad planning-level analysis to help developers and agencies avoid or mitigate impacts, but do not replace project-level review. Members asked about permitting timelines, greenhouse gas emissions from different hydrogen production methods, water use, agricultural land conversion, battery fire risk, and tribal consultation. Buterak said the PEISs identify potentially significant impacts and mitigation measures, including fire response planning, early tribal outreach, and agrovoltaics as an option for solar projects. EFSEC’s Amy Hofkimer then presented the transmission-facility programmatic EIS required by SB 5165 for 230 kV and higher transmission projects. She said the statewide review covers new lines and certain upgrades/modifications, analyzes impacts to water, cultural and tribal resources, habitat, and other areas, and uses general measures, design considerations, avoidance criteria, and sensitivity maps to guide siting and corridor planning. She said the final document would be issued in early October. Questions focused on reconductoring, tribal lands, scenic areas, and whether the review could affect existing lines crossing tribal lands. A Grant County planning director, Jim Anderson Cook, said Ecology’s PEIS would help with cumulative impacts for clustered solar projects, but noted tight local review timelines and the need for strong pre-application coordination, especially on cultural resource studies and decommissioning plans. Yakama Nation attorney Shona Leverett argued SEPA is only an assessment tool and said tribes face barriers from short comment periods, limited confidential tribal input, weak cumulative impact analysis, and challenges in the FSEC process; she urged better upfront developer diligence and more effective tribal coordination. Puget Sound Energy’s Sarah Leverett said the utility needs efficient and predictable permitting to meet clean energy mandates while maintaining reliable service and aging infrastructure. She described the scale of needed clean energy and transmission buildout, including a 10-year process for the Energize Eastside transmission rebuild, and said more consistent SEPA and PEIS processes could help. Members asked about future generation sources, reliability, and hydropower as a firming resource; she said PSE is pursuing an “all of the above” approach and would welcome more firm, dispatchable clean energy options. The committee then shifted to carryout bags. Staff Jacob Lipson and Tracy Taylor reviewed Washington’s bag law, its preemption of local ordinances, the current 8-cent charge, the scheduled increase to 12 cents, and the 2025 change delaying the 4-mil thickness requirement until 2028 while adding a temporary 4-cent penalty for thicker bags. Ecology’s Peter Lyon said the agency emphasizes education and complaint-based enforcement, has received 872 reports, and has not yet imposed any fines. Commerce’s Kirk Esmond summarized a WSU study finding fewer plastic bags distributed but more plastic by weight, and said Commerce and Ecology support keeping the 2.25-mil standard and not allowing thinner single-use bags again. Retail industry testimony from Brandon Housekeeper said grocers comply with the law but oppose the added 4-cent penalty and thicker-bag requirement, citing higher costs and confusion in the policy changes.

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• And so we actually do that on a power purchase agreement.
• We enter into power supply contracts with them and uh purchase the energy directly from the owner. >>
• And so we actually do that on a power<00:57:47.119> purchase<00:57:47.520> agreement.
• <00:57:48.000> So<00:57:48.400> those power purchase agreement.
• So those power purchase agreement.

Bills: HF3830, HF3688

Keywords: utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house

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• In fact, in 2024, just last year, about 90% of the parks that were sold and purchased in Minnesota were
• purchased by out-of-state real estate investment trusts and private equity firms.
• , just last year, about 90% of the parks that were sold and purchased in Minnesota were purchased by
• But in 2020, our community was purchased by Haven Park Communities, a private equity firm in Utah.
• <00:05:03.000> my International Village I purchased my International Village I purchased my

Keywords: 1183, house

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• would still be required to purchase would still be required to purchase power<00:13:12.120> from
• uh day-ahead or spot market purchases uh day-ahead or spot market purchases would<00:52:20.840><
• counties, and we provide default power counties, and we provide default power supply<01:06:26.960
• those direct market uh purchases. those direct market uh purchases.
• There are things that's also within the consumers' power and the businesses' power to make themselves

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• and $4,445,518 for child care food purchasing.
• <00:25:22.600> $ 348 for school food purchasing $ 348 for school food purchasing $ 4,445<00
• 4,445 518 for child care food purchasing 4,445 518 for child care food purchasing and<00:25:28.320
• <00:25:30.679> assistant Minnesota local food purchase assistant Minnesota local food purchase
• I read the power-sharing agreement and I asked, does this bill reflect the power-sharing agreement that

Bills: HF1704, HF2052

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• They give her the power.
• They give her the power.
• They give that person the power to decide if they thought that they were wrong, her the power.
• We did not raise the age to purchase a firearm by accident.
• If you want to be a store and purchasing a gun independently.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established, then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber first took up HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill would remove strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is done at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, including Reps. Cross, Nixon, and Eskamani, argued the bill did not provide enough notice to future buyers and renters and could create health and disclosure concerns. The bill passed 87-24. The House then passed HB 145 on suits against the government, which Rep. McFarland said updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps for the first time since 2010, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident with future automatic increases, aligning the statute of limitations with private claims, and allowing governments to settle above the caps if they choose. He said the bill would make redress more accessible without eliminating the liability shield. The bill passed 104-7. The chamber then considered CS/HB 289 on civil liability for the wrongful death of an unborn child, a bill by Rep. Greco that would amend the Wrongful Death Act to allow parents and other survivors to bring claims for the death of an unborn child, while exempting the mother and lawful medical care provided within the standard of care. Debate centered on whether the bill could affect abortion access, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, surrogacy, and liability for doctors, friends, family members, and others. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow the bill or add carve-outs for abortion, fertility care, surrogates, perinatal professionals, rape/incest/human trafficking situations, and to require the mother’s consent before suit; sponsors and opponents argued over whether these changes would prevent frivolous lawsuits or instead create loopholes and weaken the bill. None of the amendments were adopted during the portion of the transcript provided.

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• <00:32:32.159> and vaccines that have been purchased and vaccines that have been purchased
• purchasing purchasing decisions<01:23:10.960> the<01:23:11.080> fiscal<01:23:11.440>
• The purchase based on this.
• <03:09:35.520> and states are uh recognize the power and states are uh recognize the power
• recommendations on how uh the purchasing recommendations on how uh the purchasing entities<04:10

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 233, which would impose transparency and reporting requirements on the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. The prime sponsor, Representative Comto, said the bill and a proposed amendment were intended to increase public access by requiring a physical meeting location, making meetings available online, and publishing a complete list of vaccines and pharmaceutical products purchased. She argued the association should be more transparent because it is involved in vaccine purchasing and public trust is important, especially given controversy around vaccines. Committee members questioned the sponsor about the association’s legal status, who sets vaccine requirements, whether other private entities would be covered, and whether the proposal should instead apply more broadly to all meetings or include recordings. The sponsor said the association was created by the legislature, that childhood vaccine requirements come from DHHS and CDC-related processes, and that she would be open to broader recording requirements. Some members raised concerns about misinformation and whether requiring answers to public questions could be problematic in a contentious policy area. Patrick Miller, executive director of the Vaccine Association, and attorney Mark McHugh testified in opposition. They described the association as a not-for-profit voluntary corporation created by statute in 2002 to serve as a funding mechanism for the state’s universal childhood vaccine purchase program, with no policymaking role and no public funding. They said the association already posts notices, agendas, minutes, and allows public webinar access and comments, while also providing annual audits and reports and other statutory reporting. They argued HB 233 would impose unnecessary administrative costs on a private entity, interfere with its limited charitable purpose, and ultimately increase costs borne by insurers, employers, and consumers. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• We have had dynamic programmatic success when we ethically power-share with participants.
• And can that be done by purchasing an equity interest in these companies?
• I left El Paso Electric after we were purchased and no longer publicly traded.
• when we were purchased.
• I have heard nothing to say that PNM cannot abide by the ETA to make this purchase happen.

Bills: SM20, SM9, SJR6, HB124

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

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• Better coordination, and again, no joint powers authority was created.
• Folsom currently participates in eight joint powers authorities.
• The park owners didn't just purchase empty acreage. We were already there.
• They can also form right now a resident organization to purchase a park.
• When you go to purchase a park, just like any other property purchase, there are certain costs that are

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We don't want to abolish the purchasing agent.
• and they don't give up any power.
• They don't want to give up any power.
• The purchasing agent really has no pressure on him to perform accurately.
• And there's nothing wrong with our particular purchasing agent.

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• uh general term uh gas powered another uh general term uh gas powered vehicles<00:03:31.680> to
• st stand standard federal purchase st stand standard federal purchase exemption<00:14:24.880>
• <00:19:38.960> Again, gas powered vehicle. Again, gas powered vehicle.
• The main concerns that people cite for not purchasing EVs include the high initial purchase price, the
• people to purchase electric vehicles. people to purchase electric vehicles.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So again, please push the red button. purchase power agreements of total of 3 purchase power agreements
• The second on purchase power agreements.
• <02:15:08.880> power It uses what are called purchase power It uses what are called purchase
• > have<02:15:19.360> to Now, purchase power agreements have to Now, purchase power agreements
• <02:15:27.119> power whether or not the purchase power whether or not the purchase power agreement

Keywords: 1189, house, all