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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So those folks are now also defined as eligible to be social equity applicants.
- So those folks are now also defined as eligible to be social equity applicants.
- We do have a slight change as well to that lab in question. social equity applicants.
- Um we have u a social equity applicants.
- Management, Senator Rasmusson: Of the Office of Cannabis Management, legal challenges to the social equity
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> chair um if the 2021 building uh energy chair um if the 2021 building uh energy code<00:12:27.000
- I mean, that's... advocate in the department of energy for advocate in the department of energy for your
- </c><01:18:37.120><c> the</c> attached the department of energy the attached the department of energy
- </c> we're facing some pretty high energy we're facing some pretty high energy costs<01:19:24.040><c>
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 1/CAC 1, which concerned gubernatorial succession and incapacity. Members supporting an ITL motion said the bill was not workable as written and that New Hampshire already has a constitutional structure that has functioned for more than 200 years. Others noted the state’s two-year gubernatorial term and said the existing protections were sufficient. The committee voted 16-0 to inexpedient to legislate, and the item was placed on consent.
The committee then considered House Bill 96, the energy code bill. Supporters argued that updating the code would reduce long-term energy costs, improve climate resilience, help the construction industry, and keep New Hampshire eligible for federal funding. Opponents of ITL said the bill was premature because the 2024 energy code was already under review, housing costs were a major concern, and the testimony on costs was conflicting and not well supported. The committee voted 12-4 for ITL, and a minority report was requested.
House Bill 161, dealing with the Native American Affairs Commission, was also sent to ITL by a 16-0 vote and placed on consent. Members cited serious concerns about vacancies, expired terms, missing annual reports, and whether the commission was functioning effectively. Several members said the committee lacked the expertise to resolve the underlying cultural and intergovernmental disputes and that the issues were beyond the committee’s scope.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 428 and adopted Amendment 0328 by a 16-0 vote. The amendment would preserve municipalities’ ability to make administrative building-code amendments, such as permit, inspection, occupancy, and fee procedures, while still barring local governments from setting higher construction standards than the state code. Testimony emphasized that the amendment was meant to clean up and consolidate related language and make the bill administratively workable. After the amendment passed, members discussed the bill in amended form, with supporters and opponents focusing on housing costs, local control, flood protection, and the risk of inconsistent local codes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes omnibus tax package, HF2438 - Part 2 5/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The language in the bill will ensure a thorough and unbiased study of nuclear energy, including a true
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- </c><00:05:36.800><c> bill</c> or in a we didn't have an energy bill or in a we didn't have an energy
- a true nuclear energy including a true comparison<00:05:45.600><c> of</c><00:05:45.760><c> the</c><00
- </c> the liabilities between nuclear energy the liabilities between nuclear energy generation<00:06:00.640
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-04-17 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- data center deployment, and that the bill be committed to the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- data center deployment, and that the bill be committed to the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- Natural committed to the Committee on Natural Resources<00:07:50.320><c> and</c><00:07:50.440><c> Energy
- Are</c><00:07:51.400><c> you</c><00:07:51.520><c> ready</c><00:07:51.760><c> for</c> Resources and Energy
- Are you ready for Resources and Energy. Are you ready for the<00:07:51.960><c> question?
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/24/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><01:00:40.000><c> performance</c> carveout for the energy performance carveout for the energy performance
- </c> the National Association of Energy the National Association of Energy Service<01:09:41.440><c> Companies
- </c> owner of Energy Efficient Investments. owner of Energy Efficient Investments.
- </c> and in energy inefficient buildings. and in energy inefficient buildings.
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the International Energy Agency.
- To provide some context, we reviewed the California Energy Commission's Integrated Energy Policy Reports
- We're experiencing, according to the International Energy Agency, I want to quote them, the largest energy
- , according to the International Energy Agency, I want to quote them, the largest energy crisis we have
- Outsourcing your energy production is not...
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on the impact of the Iran conflict and global oil supply disruption on California fuel markets. Committee members and administration witnesses from the California Energy Commission and the Division of Petroleum Market Oversight described California’s heavy reliance on imported crude and refined products, the state’s shrinking refining base, current inventory levels, and how global supply tightness is affecting gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices. CEC officials said near-term supply looked adequate for roughly the next six weeks, but warned that continued disruption would likely raise prices further and increase competition for imports. DPMO said the conflict is a real supply shock, but also emphasized a separate, longstanding problem of unusually high California retail gasoline prices, especially among major branded stations.
Witnesses and members debated the causes of high prices and the state’s longer-term fuel strategy. Professor Severin Borenstein argued that much of the price gap beyond taxes and environmental costs comes from a “mystery gasoline surcharge” downstream of refineries, while also noting that California’s shrinking number of refineries creates market-power and supply-resilience concerns. Western States Petroleum Association CEO Jody Mueller argued that state policies have weakened California’s refining system and made it more vulnerable to global shocks, urging the state to protect remaining refining capacity and improve infrastructure for imports. United Steelworkers Local 675 Vice President Norman Rogers stressed the need for safe, reliable refinery operations and adequate staffing.
Several members pressed witnesses on whether California should rely more on imports, how to manage inventories and port/storage capacity, and whether the state needs clearer authority and better data collection to coordinate fuel policy. Discussion also covered branded versus unbranded gasoline pricing, the role of California fuel specifications, and whether a floating gas tax or other policy tools could buffer consumers from global price spikes. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
- The bill will be referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
- The bill referred to the committee on energy and environment.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
- Renewable energy is proven to preserve our environment and lower energy costs.
Summary:
The Senate met with 27 members present and a quorum, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of motions, recesses, and introductions of bills. Several new bills were read and referred, including measures affecting the Income Tax Act, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, public utilities, nondisclosure agreements, data centers and community benefit agreements, zoning, Medicaid false claims, and the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, with referrals mainly to finance, energy and environment, and housing and human services committees.
In the Committee of the Whole, Senate Bills 592, 49, and 50 were reported without amendment and advanced. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bills 900, 820, 966, 967, 968, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, and 978. SB 900 dealt with the Vehicle Code, SB 820 with election law, SB 966 and SBs 974-978 with housing and insurance-related changes, and SB 967 with the Income Tax Act. SB 966, 967, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, and 978 all passed on 20-16 votes, while SB 900 passed 35-1.
Senate Bill 973, creating a state-based health insurance exchange as a nonprofit corporation, drew the most debate. Senators Weber, Lindsay, and Halk offered amendments, all of which were defeated after recorded votes; Weber argued for cost controls and consumer savings, while supporters said the bill would give Michigan more control over health care decisions and could lower premiums. Senator Irwin spoke in support of the housing-related package, saying it would help address the state’s housing shortage. Senate Bill 592, concerning the Corrections Code, was also passed after a 31-5 vote, with Senator Lindsay explaining his no vote as concern about how the bill treats juvenile offenders.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 133, urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to honor commitments to Michigan farmers participating in the Rural Energy for America Program. Senator McCann supported the resolution, citing farm losses from federal rollbacks, while Senator McBroom gave a strong no-vote explanation criticizing state energy policy and the resolution’s framing. The session ended with remarks recognizing Juneteenth and an anecdotal bipartisan exchange between senators before the chamber adjourned until June 23 at 10:00 a.m.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education (3-24-26)
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And the reason for in nuclear energy.
- And states that do not have energy will be left behind.
- And states that do not have energy will be left behind.
- That has energy will have economic development and growth.
- And states that do not have energy will be left behind.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House judiciary committee approves HF20 2/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- This uh misinterpretation in Energy Policy Advocates v.
- </c> inter misinterpretation and energy inter misinterpretation and energy policy<00:02:25.920><c> Advocates
- </c><00:03:38.239><c> policy</c> and his descent in energy policy and his descent in energy policy Advocates
- </c><00:20:27.559><c> policy</c> violate state law energy policy violate state law energy policy Advocates
- </c><00:21:43.880><c> policy</c> what the majority in the energy policy what the majority in the energy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Julie Malinowski-Bahl on behalf of the California Biomass Energy Alliance. Thank you.
- Julie Malnowski-Bahl on behalf of the California Biomass Energy Alliance, support.
- Good morning, Cassandra Moore on behalf of Pioneer Community Energy and strong support. Thank you.
- Energy and add that to our grid system that needs to be added to.
- The motion is due pass to Energy, Utilities and Communications. Senator Becker, Sarato. Aye. Allen?
Summary:
The committee heard a long agenda of natural resources and water bills, beginning without a quorum and then proceeding after quorum was established. AB 706, by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, would create a fund to support projects that use forest biomass from wildfire mitigation in environmentally beneficial ways. Supporters said it would help reduce wildfire risk, avoid open burning, improve air quality, and support energy reliability; opponents from environmental groups raised concerns about biomass impacts and sustainability. The bill passed the committee 5-0 and was sent to Energy, Utilities and Communications.
The committee then took up AB 2026, also by Aguiar-Curry, which would streamline permitting for groundwater recharge and allow more flexible diversion permits during wet periods. Support came from local water agencies, counties, and water associations, which argued the bill would help capture flood flows, reduce costs, and improve groundwater sustainability. Opponents, including Defenders of Wildlife, salmon and environmental groups, and several irrigation districts, argued the bill could harm fish, public trust resources, and downstream users by allowing diversions based on broad wet-year criteria. Members discussed the bill at length, with some supportive of the recharge goals but urging more safeguards; it passed 4-0 and was sent to Environmental Quality.
Other measures included AB 2216 to expand the Delta Conservancy’s service area to additional portions of several counties and add Lake County, which supporters said would improve habitat, climate resilience, and watershed-scale conservation; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. AB 2075 would clarify fire-safety equipment requirements for land-clearing operations and make employers responsible for compliance; farm and cattle groups sought more flexibility for rangeland, and the bill passed 3-0 to Appropriations. AB 1960 would allow Cal Fire wildfire prevention grants to fund community-level home-hardening projects and was sent to Emergency Management. AB 1808, dealing with Western Joshua tree conservation and local permitting/fee issues, drew support after opposition groups withdrew concerns and passed 3-0 to Environmental Quality. The committee also heard AB 550 on incidental take permits for species not yet listed, aimed at reducing delays for clean energy projects, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-EDT DEFER, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- the chair's recommendation will be to amend the measure into a working group under the Hawaii State Energy
- The working group shall consist of the Chief Energy Officer, or the Energy Officer designate, who shall
- serve as the co-chairperson of the working group; also the Director of the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute
- Energy Officer designate, who shall serve as the co-chairperson of the working group; also the Director
- of the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, or the director's designate, who shall serve as the co-chairperson
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The committee met on February 12 in Room 224 and via videoconference to consider several measures. First, it heard Senate Bill 547 on water conservation, which would create an income tax credit for gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators, along with a rebate program and building code standards. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments from DOA and the Department of Health and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted unanimously by the members present.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1633, a Green Building tax credit measure tied to the use of Hawaii-grown hemp in primary structures, and also addressing hemp and cannabinoid product regulation, including age limits, packaging requirements, THC limits, and a separate hemp program within the Department of Health. The chair recommended passing the bill with DOA amendments and a further amendment allowing hemp processors to sell certain edible or beverage cannabinoid products with limited THC content, plus a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050. The motion passed with five votes in favor.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 391 on recycling, which would expand the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to cover certain lithium-ion batteries and require manufacturers to ensure their safe collection and recycling. The chair instead recommended amending the bill into a working group under the Hawaii State Energy Office to study battery end-of-life management, costs, safety, environmental impacts, in-state versus out-of-state recycling options, and related feasibility questions, with a report due before the 2026 regular session and dissolution on June 30, 2026. That amended approach was adopted unanimously, and the hearing concluded.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- installation components to that so that would kind of match it up with the next line, um, on the wind energy
- She said ACP is the leading voice of today's multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage
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- of renewable energy in Minnesota ACP<00:14:15.639><c> recommends</c><00:14:16.079><c> the</c><00:14:
- <00:14:30.680><c> policy</c><00:14:31.360><c> thank</c> energy policy thank energy policy thank you<00
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> work with the field of energy work with the field of energy infrastructure<00:20:33.080><c> and<
- </c> as Washington have experienced energy as Washington have experienced energy constraints<00:21:15.400
- and advanced energy manufacturing and deployment.
- </c><00:26:08.000><c> Hogs</c> hurting our budget and energy Hogs hurting our budget and energy Hogs
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/20/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't spend nearly enough time or energy on trying to make the grid more efficient.
- I can't say exactly, but I can say this: peak energy, especially now that global fossil fuel energy costs
- And we were leading nationally in high energy costs anyway.
- costs away from the high peak energies that we're all paying for right now.
- COSTS AWAY FROM THE HIGH PEAK ENERGIES THAT WE'RE ALL PAYING FOR RIGHT NOW.
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine formalities, approved the journal, welcomed a SkillsUSA student delegation, and then moved into budget and policy business. The chamber accepted a Rules Committee report and took up a supplemental budget extender, Senate Print 9963, which would extend state operations through April 22 and authorize $12.7 billion, including about $5.1 billion in new funding for Medicaid, payroll, and school aid. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in the budget, the lack of public detail, and unresolved issues such as CLCPA changes, auto insurance, and SEQR reforms; the sponsor said negotiations were ongoing and that school aid would likely build on the executive budget. The extender passed 57-1, with Senator Weik voting no.
The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 1887, sponsored by Senator Brisport, memorializing the Governor to proclaim April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month. Senators Brisport, Fahy, Salazar, and Gounardes spoke in support, emphasizing Arab Americans’ cultural, civic, and economic contributions in New York and condemning anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bias. The resolution was adopted by voice vote and opened for co-sponsorship.
The chamber next considered several bills on the calendar, including a bill by Senator Cleare to prohibit state-chartered financial institutions from investing in private correctional facilities. Supporters framed it as a moral response to private prisons and rising federal use of detention facilities, while opponents argued it would overregulate state-chartered banks and affect private investment decisions. The bill passed 36-22. The Senate also passed a bill by Senator Krueger raising the nonprofit lobbying disclosure threshold from $5,000 to $10,000, after debate over transparency and whether the change would reduce oversight; it passed 35-23. Finally, the Senate passed Senator May’s bill on advanced transmission technologies and utility planning, after extensive debate over ratepayer costs, battery storage, and data center growth; supporters said it could lower energy costs through more efficient grid use, while opponents said it would raise rates and duplicate existing studies. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion committee on Science, Technology and Energy, to which was referred Senate Bill 4, an act relative
- to commercial property assessed clean energy resiliency, having considered the same report the same
- and then suggested, “How about if we all play from the white tees in the interest of equity and fundamental
- And I stand before you today, a 21-year-old with a lot of dreams and energy to get them done, as a testament
- People, and I stand before you today, a 21-year-old with a lot of dreams and energy to get them done,
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, Juan Luis Rivera Reyes, a member of Equity in Place.
- I'm a coalition organizer with the Alliance for Metropolitan Stability and a member of the Equity in
- I'm a coalition organizer with the Alliance for Metropolitan Stability and a member of the Equity in
- ACER is an issue-based community organization, and we work to close equity gaps within our communities
- </c><01:21:09.840><c> gaps</c> and we work to close in equity gaps and we work to close in equity gaps
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, eviction, rent, redemption
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I'll ask Jen Rose, our executive director for the Office of Institutional Equity, to LLC, LLC, and
- My name is Jennifer Rose, and I am the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Equity.
- So, um, Jen Rose, I'm the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Equity, which is a systemwide
- 48.239><c> office</c><01:09:48.560><c> of</c><01:09:48.799><c> institutional</c><01:09:49.359><c> equity
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Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on HB 1872, which would create an early learning apprenticeship grant program to help early childhood providers participate in approved apprenticeship programs, require annual reporting, and appropriate funds. Testifiers in support included the University of Hawaiʻi, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the City and County of Honolulu, Commit to Keiki, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, the Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network Speaks, Parents for Public Schools of Hawaiʻi, and Kīʻoka Family Learning Centers. Supporters said the bill would reduce financial barriers, strengthen recruitment and retention, improve compensation and career pathways, and help address child care shortages and workforce instability. The committee then voted to pass HB 1872 with amendments, including an HD1 and a defective date to allow further discussion.
The committee next took up HB 2489, which would appropriate funds for the University of Hawaiʻi to establish a bachelor’s degree program in American Sign Language interpretation, with a longer-term plan for a master’s program. Testimony in support came from the Disability Communication Access Board and the University of Hawaiʻi, and members also heard detailed support from DECAP and other advocates describing a statewide shortage of ASL interpreters, long waiting lists for ASL courses, and the need for locally trained interpreters who understand Hawaiʻi’s cultural and community needs. Witnesses said the shortage affects schools, courts, hospitals, emergency services, and other settings, and that the program could be expanded through articulation with other campuses. The committee voted to pass HB 2489 with amendments, again using an HD1 and defective date.
After those two measures, the committee moved to HB 441 on campus safety, which would require students, including transfer students, to complete training on federal laws and university policies regarding sexual misconduct before initial registration and would change how often training is provided to students and employees. The University of Hawaiʻi stood on its written testimony, while supporters including IMUA Alliance and other testifiers urged passage, citing survivor experiences, national best practices, and the need for prevention before harm occurs. No vote on HB 441 was reached in the portion provided.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the School of Energy as well.
- projects that have an energy component.
- We also know that energy storage provides critical flexibility for balancing energy supply and demand
- , and it strengthens energy security by leveraging homegrown energy sources.
- My name is Marco Gonzalez, and I'm the registered lobbyist for In the Energy.
Summary:
The committee took up a series of bills in its final meeting, beginning with House Bill 200, which had previously been left on the table on a tie vote. The committee voted to bring it back and then approved it as amended on a 7-2 vote. House Bill 38, dealing with coverage for complex rehabilitation technology devices and allowing up to two devices in a three-year period, received testimony in support and was advanced on a 9-0 vote.
Members then heard House Bill 270, which would require certain public works projects to contribute to apprenticeship and training programs or the state apprenticeship fund. Supporters argued it would create a level playing field and strengthen workforce development, while opponents said it would raise costs, burden contractors without accessible apprenticeship programs, and hurt small businesses. An amendment to delay the effective date failed 4-6, and the bill was then approved 6-4. House Bill 291, the Taxation and Revenue Department’s annual tax cleanup bill, was presented as a package of technical and policy updates, including rounding rules, fee changes, tax credit clarifications, and property tax collection adjustments; it passed 8-2.
House Bill 108, a cleanup measure for watershed districts to address tax-levying authority after a change from elected to appointed boards, passed 10-0. House Bill 306, which limits facility fees for preventive care, vaccinations, and telehealth while exempting rural facilities, also passed 10-0 after brief discussion. House Bill 20, allowing Native American applicants to request a voluntary designation on driver’s licenses and ID cards with privacy protections, received supportive testimony from tribal and law enforcement representatives and passed 10-0. Finally, House Bill 309, expanding a special property tax valuation method to include electric power storage facilities, drew support from labor and energy representatives and passed 10-0. The chair closed by thanking staff and members and adjourned the meeting, noting it was likely the committee’s last of the session.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I serve as executive director of the Florida Waste Energy Coalition.
- Waste to energy is critical.
- Waste energy allows our state to function at a local level.
- Here's some more benefits, voice energy, Florida's waste energy facilities annually of woodland feeling
- Because waste to energy is a proven safe and reliable technology.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendments from the Energy Committee are the reason I'm presenting it here, because they removed
- And the next bill is Senate Bill 952, which deals with the state water project clean energy goals.
- windows with windows that will lower their energy bills in an era when our energy bills are way too high
- windows with windows that will lower their energy bills in an era when our energy bills are way too high
- They're also superior heat insulators, which lead to long-term savings in energy costs.
Committee:
House Appropriations