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• California, just as Washington State has done.
• state under their cap-and-invest programs must be located in the state of Washington.
• State</c><00:52:49.839><c> has</c> California, just as Washington State has California, just as Washington
• </c><00:52:56.720><c> state</c><00:52:57.119><c> under</c> [clears throat] Washington state under [clears
• state of Washington and located in the state of Washington and so<00:53:04.400><c> uh</c><00:53:04.640

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was led, and the clerk called the roll, establishing a quorum. The committee approved the prior minutes after correcting the date and changing a reference so that a draft-legislation note attributed to Representative Wlette was corrected. After that, the chair introduced a carbon presentation by Mr. Charlie Lebec and invited members and guests to move closer to view the slides. Mr. Lebec’s presentation focused on forest carbon science and forest carbon offset markets, with emphasis on how forests store, sequester, and emit carbon. He explained greenhouse gases and the relationship between atmospheric CO2 and temperature, then defined key terms such as carbon storage, sequestration, flux, sinks, and sources. He also described forest carbon pools, noting that soils contain a large share of forest carbon, and discussed how forest age affects storage and sequestration, arguing that younger forests often sequester carbon faster while older forests store more carbon overall. He also addressed how harvested wood products can continue to store carbon, responding to a question from a member about mass timber and carbon sinks. The presentation included regional comparisons showing New Hampshire’s forest density, carbon storage, and sequestration relative to other New England states, and noted that New Hampshire forests offset more than 30% of the state’s annual greenhouse gas emissions from nonforest sources, while Maine and Vermont offset even larger shares. Mr. Lebec said eastern forests are generally carbon sinks, unlike some western forests affected by wildfire, and stressed that forest management, soil protection, and forest age all influence carbon outcomes. No votes or substantive policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational.

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• , but each and every state also has its own laws that they have as far as concerns within their own state
• to come into our state, use eminent domain against our land, with no economic benefit to our state,
• So this is just basically a power line passing through our state that serves no benefit to our state.
• from the state of West Virginia.
• Under the alliance, a state four-year higher education institution and a state two-year higher education

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Of the $160 billion or more budget that New York State has, the state share of MWBE has been $3 billion
• OF THE $160 BILLION OR MORE BUDGET THAT NEW YORK STATE HAS, THE STATE SHARE OF MWBE HAS BEEN $3 BILLION
• We rank 41st out of 50 states in the country for starting a new business. 41st for the great Empire State
• "Another illustration how we treat others in our state, which is forced them to walk out of state and
• "Because of the spending that takes place and the taxes in New York State, because of energy policies

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and adopted a resolution calendar with several exceptions before taking up a series of ceremonial resolutions and bills. Members welcomed student visitors from the YWCA of White Plains’ Voices Unfiltered Policy Program, then adopted resolutions honoring Senegalese independence and the Senegalese community, MWBE Advocacy Day, John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, the Sing Sing Prison Museum, I Love My Park Day, Animal Advocacy Day, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month, and Denim Day. Speakers emphasized cultural recognition, public service, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, rare disease awareness, and support for survivors of sexual violence; each resolution was adopted. The chamber then moved through the regular calendar, passing a number of bills on broad roll-call votes. Among the measures approved were bills amending the Penal Law, Executive Law, Public Housing Law, Retirement and Social Security Law, Social Services Law, Environmental Conservation Law, General Municipal Law, Railroad Law, Election Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills passed unanimously or nearly so, while a few drew notable opposition, including a public health measure that passed 39-19 and the labor-related bill on ghost job postings that passed 39-19 after extended debate. The most detailed floor debate centered on the Labor Law bill addressing “ghost jobs,” requiring employers with 100 or more employees to disclose whether postings are for current vacancies, expected future openings, or general resume collection, with Department of Labor enforcement and civil penalties. Supporters argued it would protect job seekers from deceptive postings; opponents said it was unnecessary, burdensome, and could invite litigation or penalties disproportionate to the problem. The Senate also debated and passed a bill expanding election-language assistance under the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to Haitian Creole and Middle Eastern and North African communities, with supporters citing growing language-access needs and opponents raising concerns about scope and local costs. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.

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• I mean, in Washington it's exponentially more difficult.
• I mean, in Washington it's exponentially more difficult.
• For state agencies, it's primarily Chapter 7. There are, in many ways, similarities.
• And as the Chair has stated, they've probably got more lawyers than, you know, any state agency.
• And yet, we have nobody in the state government. We will never be able to.

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight

Keywords: 1212, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And let's be clear: shutting down in-state energy production, which legislation like AB 1243 will accelerate
• The men and women of the state building construction trades support renewable energies.
• Washington state, where we're building a plant right now, has such a measure in place on the books.
• And while some of that is labor, the other is our more energy-efficient building code.
• And while some of that is labor, the other is our more energy efficient building code.

Summary: The committee hearing centered first on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on the largest polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would make polluters help pay for climate harms, protect taxpayers, create jobs in construction and clean energy, and dedicate at least 40% of funds to disadvantaged communities. Support testimony came from environmental justice groups, labor, youth advocates, health organizations, and many individual witnesses, while opponents from the building trades, chambers of commerce, petroleum, and business groups warned it would raise fuel and consumer costs, threaten refinery jobs, and create legal and economic uncertainty. Committee members debated the bill’s impact on affordability, jobs, refinery closures, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses climate funding needs. The committee ultimately voted to give AB 1243 a due pass recommendation to the Judiciary Committee, with the roll left open. After AB 1243, the committee moved to another bill on wildfire mitigation and related resilience work. The author said the measure addresses a long-running wildfire problem and accepted committee amendments, describing the bill as a response to increasingly severe wildfire seasons and the need to help communities stay safe and rebuild after disasters. The transcript cuts off as that presentation begins, so no final action on the second bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• My practice focuses on Washington state and local tax, an area of specialty that I've been focused on
• These organizations build throughout Washington State.
• We analyzed statutes from 17 comparison states and Washington, D.C.
• And all comparison states here in blue offer similar tax treatment to Washington.
• We analyzed statutes from 17 comparison states and Washington, D.C.

Committee: Joint Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

Summary: The Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on August 6, 2025, with five commissioners present and a quorum. The commission approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes and welcomed new commissioner Scott Edwards, who introduced himself. Staff also confirmed the September meeting date had been changed to September 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to accommodate his schedule, and noted that testimony questions for the public hearing would be used at that meeting. JLARC staff then presented preliminary 2025 tax preference performance reviews covering nine preferences. For natural gas used as a transportation fuel, staff said the preferences reduce fuel costs but do not meet emissions-reduction goals, and recommended continuing the public utility tax and natural gas use tax exemptions while modifying reporting requirements; they also recommended continuing the marine-use LNG sales tax exemption and considering the Department of Revenue work group’s findings. For travel agents and tour operators, staff said the small-beneficiary rate appears to support smaller firms, while the larger-beneficiary rate should be reviewed and both should have clearer objectives and metrics. For nonprofit low-income housing development, staff said the preference is helping produce housing but the current metric does not align well with the objective, data/reporting problems remain, and the legislature should decide whether to continue and possibly modify the exemption, including considering annual renewal. Staff also reviewed the multipurpose senior citizen centers exemption, concluding it meets its objective and recommending continuation, with possible consideration of making it permanent. For disabled veteran adapted housing, staff said the preference has very low uptake despite eligible veterans and recommended continuing it but modifying it in consultation with the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve use. For trade convention attendance, staff said the preference aligns Washington with other states and recommended continuation. For agricultural fertilizer and seed wholesaling, staff said the exemption reduces tax layering and recommended continuation, with clarification on whether it is exempt from expiration/performance-statement requirements. For agricultural crop protection products, staff said the preference met its revenue-growth metric and recommended extending it while considering better metrics or recategorizing it as tax relief. Finally, for energy sales to a silicon smelter, staff said the preferences were unused because the facility was never built and recommended allowing them to expire. The meeting ended with reminders about written testimony and the September public testimony session.

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• </c> Lady from Hinds, Miss Butler-Washington. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Tomorrow at 1:30, Public Utilities will have a joint hearing with the Senate Energy in room 204.
• 17:43.200><c> Senate</c> have a joint hearing with the Senate have a joint hearing with the Senate Energy
• 17:45.840><c> will</c><00:17:46.080><c> have</c><00:17:46.400><c> the</c><00:17:46.960><c> uh</c> Energy
• We will have the uh Energy in room 204.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 23 March, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

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• And there's a good, the state money last year, we had a little bit of an increase in the state money,
• And there's a good, the state money last year, we had a little bit of an increase in the state money,
• State Board: you guys do the State Board. You can see their budget.
• , regardless of area code or zip code.
• Across the state, regardless of area code or zip code, all students are supported.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Summary: The committee held its first meeting and received an overview of the Pre-K-12 education appropriations jurisdiction and base budget. Staff explained that education funding is driven largely by enrollment and per-student formulas, with most money coming from state and local sources. The presentation highlighted the major budget areas: early learning, the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), non-FEFP K-12 programs, federal programs, and the State Board of Education. Members asked about instructional materials funding and how scholarship students who return to public schools are counted and funded; staff explained that instructional materials remain in the base and that funding depends on survey timing, with districts ultimately funded through the enrollment count process. The committee then reviewed federal IDEA funding for students with disabilities. Department of Education officials explained how IDEA Part B funds are split between state set-asides and local educational agencies, and noted that Florida ranked fourth nationally in total IDEA Part B funding and received a 95% state determination for meeting IDEA requirements. They also described the bureau’s responsibilities, including monitoring, dispute resolution, instructional support, and the Hope Florida unit for ages 3 to 5. Members asked for more information on student performance outcomes and how the state measures success beyond compliance, and the department agreed to provide follow-up data. The final major topic was the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS), including associate centers, multidisciplinary centers, and specialized centers for deaf/hard of hearing and visually impaired students. Presenters described services such as child find, family support, assessments, professional learning, accessible instructional materials, and technical assistance. Committee members focused on whether families and schools have equal access to services across the state, how IEP disputes and reevaluations are handled, and whether more support is needed for parents, teachers, and rural districts. FDLRS representatives said they do not write IEPs but help connect families to districts, provide training and assessments, and support compliance and data collection; they also emphasized staffing and resource needs, especially for low-incidence disabilities and multilingual family outreach.

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• projects in Washington state that had strong community support, a long-anticipated hydrogen hub in the
• Even my colleagues who represent states like Texas and Arizona, where energy projects are being held
• I'll yield now two minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington State, Ms. Randall.
• I'll yield now two minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington State, Ms. Randall.
• <04:09:03.359><c> where</c><04:09:03.600><c> we</c> Washington State is a place where we have fought

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Trump Department of Energy is actively supporting thermal energy networks.
• The Trump Department of Energy is actively supporting thermal energy networks.
• Many of the states, many of the red states did comply with that request.
• You state they are, you state they’re fair, you state our elections are accurate.
• You state they are you state >> Representative Overdorf yield?

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• There have been multiple attempts to rezone state-owned property and state-owned buildings for productive
• Other states have tried this.
• Across the United States, as ideologically diverse as Indiana, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Maine, states
• In fact, 33 states in total have taken action to protect their residents, including every state in New
• I strongly support what AARP, State President Dennis, our State Director Jen, and my fellow volunteers

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Keywords: 1212, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Member Jackson, which will help the State Treasurer's Office and the State Treasurer in her capacity
• Section 98F4 from the Revenue and Taxation Code.
• AB 1112 addresses a narrow and outdated section of state law, Revenue and Taxation Code Section 98F4,
• The author said other states have moved ahead more clearly, citing Washington as an example where homeowners
• In the 47 states in the United States and in 10 counties in California, this conflict is not allowable

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of housing, water, and local finance bills, with the chair repeatedly reminding attendees about hearing rules and noting that several measures were being heard without a quorum at first. Early items included AB 407, which would broaden eligibility for state-run loan and financing programs to help small businesses fund environmental, seismic, and ADA upgrades, and AB 93, which would require data centers to estimate and report water use and follow state best practices. AB 93 drew support from water advocates and local government groups, while the Data Center Coalition opposed it, arguing the bill could be overly restrictive, difficult to retrofit, and raise trade secret or security concerns. The committee also heard AB 650 on housing element review, AB 1044 on creating a new Tulare County groundwater sustainability agency, and AB 523 on allowing proxy voting for single-representative member agencies on the Metropolitan Water District board; all drew broad support from local agencies and related stakeholders and no recorded opposition in the room. Several housing bills were presented as part of a broader fast-track housing package. AB 507 would streamline adaptive reuse of office buildings into housing, especially in downtowns with high vacancy; supporters said it would revive urban cores and help meet housing and climate goals, while the League of California Cities and a few cities opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about one-size-fits-all by-right approval and fee limitations. AB 1294 would create a universal housing application and limit early application requirements; it drew strong support from housing and business groups, with the American Planning Association and League of California Cities seeking more flexibility and input. AB 610 would require local governments to disclose housing constraints in their housing elements and limit new constraints after certification for three years unless disclosed; supporters said it would improve transparency and certainty, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate local policy choices and inclusionary housing requirements. Both AB 610 and AB 698, which would require analysis of the housing and property tax impacts of proposed transfer taxes, were moved out of committee on 7-0 votes after discussion and amendments. The committee also heard AB 1112, which would repeal an outdated Riverside County property tax provision affecting Rancho Mirage; the city argued it was the only qualifying no-low property tax city not receiving the standard minimum and sought equal treatment. After quorum was established, the bill was passed 6-0 with amendments and sent to Appropriations. AB 1021, heard later, would make it easier for school districts and other local education agencies to build employee housing, with the author citing teacher recruitment and retention problems and support from education stakeholders. Throughout the hearing, members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance housing production, local fiscal tools, and infrastructure needs, and several authors accepted committee amendments and committed to continued negotiations with opponents.

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• Lamb, United States Marine Corps, a Lamb, United States Marine Corps, a native of Cornerville, Indiana
• Whether it is forestry, energy production, timber harvesting, or energy production, timber harvesting
• That should not be a red state or a blue state issue. Earlier this week, the House Oversight...
• and other states.
• Look at energy. Oh my goodness.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Amending Title 56, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new Chapter 25, Title 56, Idaho Code, to establish
• separate states.
• The states, several states, had different definitions, and it appears that the U.S.
• and claimed that some states' definitions of marriage were superior to other states'.
• So hopefully this will help our state and our state and we think we're early on this.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill will essentially make Washington an enactment state for the Uniform Act on the Prevention and
• This bill will essentially make Washington an enactment state for the Uniform Act on the Prevention and
• It also tasks the Washington State School Directors' Association with developing a model policy, as well
• We've done a lot to help out with our traffic fatalities across the state.
• I'd urge a no vote. ...difficult for the people of the state of Washington to do something that is constitutionally

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> on state and federal veterans affair. on state and federal veterans affair.
• And thank you. to the state senate. Now, the state to the state senate.
• </c> clause of the United States clause of the United States Constitution?
• </c> state of New Hampshire? state of New Hampshire?
• Yes, that's correct. trying to take over the state. I'm trying to take over the state.

Committee: House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first continued its hearing on HB 1287, which concerns the definition of “veteran.” Representative Manion explained that the amendment would adopt the federal-style definition by including a general discharge under honorable conditions, while restoring documentation requirements such as a DD214 and removing a problematic reference to World War II allied veterans. The chair said the committee would close the hearing and take the bill up later in executive session. The committee then moved to HCR 13, a resolution calling for an Article V convention limited to proposing a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress. Representative Joe Alexander, the prime sponsor, said the measure is narrowly focused on congressional term limits, that 12 states have already passed similar resolutions, and that broad public support in New Hampshire justifies action. Members asked whether the effort would prompt Congress to act on its own, whether the resolution should also cover Supreme Court justices, and how many states are needed; Alexander said the goal is to pressure Congress, that the Constitution already treats Supreme Court justices differently, and that 34 states are required. Testimony in support came from former Representative Linda Masamela, who gave a history-based argument for Article V conventions as a constitutional check, and from Deborah Childs and Aaron Ducet of U.S. Term Limits. Childs said New Hampshire voters strongly support term limits and argued they would open seats to younger, more diverse candidates. Ducet said the application is single-topic and would allow only one amendment, described Article V applications as historically common, and argued that state pressure can force Congress to act. No vote was taken in the portion provided; the chair continued hearing testimony on HCR 13.

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• law you have the Government Code, 1502.057, Local Government Code, and case law.
• law, you have the government code, 1502, 057, local government code, and case law.
• Lowest rates in the state. Okay. Lowest rates in the state. Okay.
• State of Texas...
• State of Texas...

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There's a QR code on it.
• So we have the State Historic Preservation Office, the State Land Office, and the Office of the State
• So it's a little awkward because you have the state, you know, we have put some state requirements in
• New Mexico State Police escorted the shipment to the New Mexico-Colorado state line.
• So you're the director of the whole state, state director, Homeland Security Department.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• Washington has been one of the lowest ranked states for standards and preparation to reflect that.
• Washington has been one of the lowest ranked states for FAFSA completion, and this will help improve
• If I'm not mistaken, just as a comment, I think that in the state of Washington, there is one school
• Transportation funding in Washington State would benefit all contractors and all districts.
• This is my 33rd year as an educator in the state of Washington.

Bills: SB5841 , SB5922 , SB5858 , SB5943

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: financial aid, postsecondary education, student support, application process, higher education access, school transportation, school buses, pupil transportation, transportation vehicle fund, school district finance, fund transfer, reimbursement schedule, depreciation schedule, zero-emission buses, electric school buses, bus electrification, charging stations, fueling stations, vehicle replacement, major repairs

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• Code and International Energy Conservation Code, or as amended by local governments.
• Code and International Energy Conservation Code, or as amended by local governments.
• building code and international<01:15:13.360><c> energy</c><01:15:13.960><c> conservation</c><01:15:
• 14.639><c> code</c> international energy conservation code international energy conservation code or<
• </c> Energy Efficiency and sustainable energy Energy Efficiency and sustainable energy board<02:33:13.080

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all