Transcript Highlights:

• It does that all with energy that's stored within that egg.
• And then, more significantly, it runs out of those energy stores in the egg before it's able to build
• Act, the Climate Commitment Act, clean energy standards, clean fuel standards, excuse me.
• We're harnessing the resources and the energy of a really broad network of partners.
• We're harnessing the resources and the energy of a really broad network of partners.

Committee: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So when it comes to energy production, will you pledge to try to make it easier for America to soundly
• We're energy independent.
• So I think it's both an energy Phenomena.
• Eliminating the low-income housing energy program.
• We've got to go after ensuring that we are producing as much American energy as we possibly can.

Committee: Senate Senate Budget

Transcript Highlights:

• federal law, from the Idaho State Historical Society to the new Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy
• Now, just a few days ago, in JFAC, we combined the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy
• and Mineral Resources together, which made this new Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy Coordination
• Thank you. from the Idaho State Historical Society to the new Office of Species, Minerals, and Energy
• Now, just a few days ago, in JFAC, we combined the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We have S202 for third reading, an act relating to portable solar energy generating devices.
• <00:12:31.600><c> portable</c><00:12:32.160><c> s</c><00:12:33.040><c> solar</c><00:12:33.680><c> energy
• </c> relating to portable s solar energy relating to portable s solar energy generating<00:12:35.040>
• > &gt;&gt; S20, an act relating to portable solar &gt;&gt; S20, an act relating to portable solar energy
• </c> energy generation devices. energy generation devices.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• And those concerns that they have had about increasing energy costs or costs being passed on to them
• We think it is a great step in the right direction when regulating large energy users.
• It has very similar provisions, specifically regarding the energy and the grid reliability provisions
• I mean, that's green energy.
• I mean, that's green energy.

Committee: House Conservation and Natural Resources

Summary: The Conservation and Natural Resources Committee heard Senate Bill 953, sponsored by Sen. Jason Bean, which would address a projected shortfall in the Department of Natural Resources’ air pollution control program. Bean and supporters from Associated Industries of Missouri, quarry and sand producers, engineering firms, the Missouri Chamber, forest products, and municipal utilities said the bill would stop sweeping unused program funds into general revenue and dedicate a portion of existing sales and use tax revenue from utilities to keep the program solvent without raising permit fees on businesses that have reduced emissions. One informational witness from Armour Vine warned that moving funds out of general revenue could affect broader state revenue and tax triggers. DNR also testified that the fee fund is projected to become insolvent in fiscal year 2028 if current trends continue. No opposition testimony was presented, and the bill hearing was closed. The committee then heard House Bills 3362 and 3364, sponsored by Reps. Colin Wellenkamp and Mike Koslow, which would create guardrails for AI/data center buildout around electricity and water use. The sponsors said the bills are intended to protect ratepayers and local water systems by requiring large-load customers to bear their own infrastructure costs, extending consumer protections to co-ops and municipal utilities, and requiring permits and review for major water withdrawals, with emergency shutoff provisions in water shortages. Support came from environmental groups, conservation organizations, rural advocates, Renew Missouri, the Sierra Club, Missouri Municipal League, Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Ameren Missouri, and Missouri American Water, though some witnesses urged tighter thresholds, more frequent reporting, stronger water-quality protections, and clearer definitions to avoid legal ambiguity. Several witnesses also raised concerns about transparency, local impacts, and whether current thresholds are high enough to protect aquifers, springs, and utility customers. The chair closed testimony after noting time limits and adjourned the committee.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have things like ultra-secure communications or even more efficient, energy-efficient communications
• They are advanced computing, advanced energy, aerospace, and engineering.
• We have launched an Advanced Energy Award.
• We also awarded funding similar to the Advanced Energy Award for pilot demonstrations of technologies
• in energy and water.

Committee: House Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Chamblelin, and committee members, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to present HB 1239, Energy
• As Florida's economy, energy demands, and population continue to grow, we need to recognize energy solutions
• Florida currently uses seven times more energy than it actually produces, causing us to rely heavily
• The bill's intention is to encourage utilities to invest in and advance Florida's energy resources to
• We have to make sure we have the energy to be sufficient, self-sufficient in the state.

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee heard several transportation and infrastructure bills. HB 1239, Energy Infrastructure Investment, would let the Public Service Commission create a mechanism for utilities to recover costs for renewable natural gas infrastructure; supporters said it could diversify energy supply and help agriculture, while members raised concerns about consumer rates and asked whether savings from RIN credits should be passed to customers. The bill drew supportive public testimony and was reported favorably after debate, with members noting the PSC would set costs and that the sponsor was open to further discussion on consumer protections. The committee then took up HB 313, which exempts Purple Heart recipients from paying Florida tolls. With no questions or opposition, it passed unanimously. The committee also considered HB 567, a broad transportation omnibus/strike-all bill covering EV tax revenue for roads, airport and MPO changes, workforce funding, traffic signal modernization, speed limits, and a pilot to streamline airport permitting. A major amendment added utility right-of-way notice, response, and incentive/penalty provisions, and another amendment authorized local governments to set age and ID rules for e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices after testimony about a fatal crash. The bill was reported favorably after extensive debate and public testimony from transportation and utility stakeholders. HB 112, dealing with municipal sewer collection systems, would allow cities to use sewer revenues to expand wastewater infrastructure. Sponsors said it was aimed at helping cities like Hollywood reduce septic use and improve water quality; testimony supported the measure as a way to unlock funding for sewer expansion, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee also approved HB 7009, preserving public records and meeting exemptions for 911 and public safety radio communications systems and expanding them to next-generation 911. Finally, PCS for HB 1397, a large transportation package addressing airport, seaport, spaceport, and workforce issues, was amended and passed 14-1 after questions about federal testing notifications, removal of certain business preference language, and a provision redirecting some transit funds to highway projects if not timely used.

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, members, we have to presenters from Duke Energy.
• Current state Duke energy has about 74% of our customers on some form of automation.
• Chip went with worth vice president of electric Delivery for Teco Energy. Good afternoon.
• But the economic benefits using the Department of Energy Ice Calculator.
• We also have propane distribution with sharp energies for regulated operations.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If I know that the most recent New Hampshire energy report states that the high cost of energy in New
• </c><04:54:52.800><c> and</c> committee report of the Energy and committee report of the Energy and Environmental
• </c> investors to invest in our future energy investors to invest in our future energy needs, needs,
• </c> an act relative to the renewable energy an act relative to the renewable energy fund,<05:24:42.960
• </c> which is to allow the renewable energy which is to allow the renewable energy funds<05:26:51.360

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They often have lower levels of energy, perhaps access issues, and it takes time and energy to come down
• So, I'm I'm just renewable energy.
• So, and thank you for that exaggeration of renewable energy projects about me.
• ,</c> project, whether it be green energy, project, whether it be green energy, whether<01:12:50.360>
• independence for our state, to lower utility bills, and expand our renewable energy projects.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journal, and then proceeded out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 20, recognizing April 9, 2026, as Home Education Day in Colorado. Senator Pelton spoke in strong support of home education, describing it as a parent-led choice that benefits students and families. The resolution was adopted on a 30-0 vote, and the current roll was added as co-sponsors. The chamber then took up the consent calendar and passed House Bill 1229, House Bill 1244, and Senate Bill 153. HB 1229, which concerns the human-animal bond as a social determinant of health, drew three no votes from Senators Pelton, Zamora Wilson, and Baeza; the other two measures passed unanimously. The Senate also laid over third reading of bills until Friday, April 10. In Committee of the Whole, senators considered Senate Bill 72, which increases criminal penalties for assaultive conduct involving a motor vehicle and adds causing death with a motor vehicle to criminally negligent homicide. The committee adopted the report and advanced the bill on second reading. Later, the chamber laid over Senate Bill 134 and House Bill 1084 until April 10, and then took up Senate Bill 140, which would exempt certain rare disease and plasma therapies from review by the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. Sponsors and supporters argued the bill protects access for patients with rare diseases and prevents harm to treatment development, while opponents said it would weaken the PDAB’s affordability work and was too broad. Senators Weisman and Gonzales spoke against the bill, with Weisman citing concerns about the federal definition used and Gonzales defending the PDAB’s role in lowering drug costs; the debate continued in the transcript without a final vote shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate just last week, uh, co-authored by House DFL leadership, um, that would massively increase energy
• costs, not only energy costs, but costs on everything that Minnesotans have to deal with.
• So, we'll talk more about affordability issues tomorrow as well. massive new energy tax that was massive
• new energy tax that was in<00:18:58.040><c> the</c><00:18:58.120><c> Senate</c><00:18:58.520><c> just
• </c><00:19:07.720><c> costs,</c> uh energy cost not only energy costs, uh energy cost not only energy

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders and Speaker Melissa Hortman held a press event promoting House File 3490, which would opt Minnesota into a federal education tax credit program. They argued the bill has no state cost and would keep donations made by Minnesotans benefiting Minnesota students and schools rather than out-of-state scholarship organizations. Supporters said the funds could help with tutoring, extracurriculars, school supplies, special education-related services, learning loss, and other school needs, and they repeatedly urged Governor Tim Walz to opt in or publicly explain why he would not. Rep. Andrew Myers, the bill’s chief author, said the proposal is personal to him as a parent and legislator and described recent school budget pressures, including staff and resource cuts and larger class sizes. Rep. Ben Bakeberg, a middle school principal, said the bill could generate significant funding if many taxpayers participate and argued it could help offset school district shortfalls and the Blue Ribbon Commission. Rep. Griesbach also backed the bill, calling it a “no-brainer” and saying he would not work with the governor on other budget items unless the governor opted in. In response to questions, supporters said scholarship-granting organizations could be created by a variety of entities, including education foundations, and could support both private-school tuition and public-school-related costs such as extracurricular fees, field trips, and transportation for summer learning. They rejected the idea that the bill pits public and nonpublic schools against each other, saying it is meant to expand educational opportunity for all students. No vote or formal committee action was taken during the event; it ended with questions from reporters on the bill and other Republican priorities such as rental assistance, gas taxes, and energy costs.

Transcript Highlights:

• That perception that schools teach to the lowest common denominator is out there, for the sake of equity
• </c><04:08:19.000><c> or</c> there uh for the sake of equity or there uh for the sake of equity or self-esteem
• Our neighboring state, Vermont, did it as well, and they focused their attention on taxpayer equity.
• so I think everybody in Vermont Equity so I think everybody in Vermont pays<05:03:23.080><c> $10</c>
• </c> student outcomes the taxpayer Equity student outcomes the taxpayer Equity follows<05:04:07.120><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 193, which limits the maximum credits per course eligible for the Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Program. Representative Ladd said the bill clarifies that eligible courses may not exceed four credits and was requested by the community college system. Representative Earth offered an amendment to make the bill effective on passage, which the committee adopted 18-0. The committee then approved HB 193 as amended by an 18-0 OTPA vote and placed it on the consent calendar. The committee next retained HB 295, concerning School Building Aid program funds, after Representative Spillsbury said the building aid bills were complex and needed more work. The motion to retain passed 18-0, with the chair explaining that retained bills can be revisited later and that related language could be moved among building aid bills. HB 354 was not acted on because the chair said the Department of Education and others had suggested possible changes that should be worked out first. HB 366, another school building aid bill, was also retained 18-0 for the same reasons as HB 295. The committee then considered HB 494, which funds the math learning communities program. Representative Earth offered an amendment to flat-fund the program, reducing the proposed increase by a net $50,000 and keeping funding at current levels for the biennium. After discussion about budget pressures and the program’s role in supporting math instruction and professional development, the amendment passed 18-0, and the bill as amended was approved 18-0 and placed on consent. Finally, the committee took up HB 515, which would repeal charter public school eligibility for state school building aid. Representative Popovici-Muller moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing charter schools should not be treated differently from other public schools, while Representatives Luno and Damon opposed the motion, saying charter schools differ in governance and financial risk and should not receive limited state building aid. The motion failed 10-8, so HB 515 was sent to the regular calendar. The committee assigned Representative Damon to the minority report and Representative Popovici-Muller to the majority report, with a noon deadline the next day. The committee then began HB 716, an appropriation for the dual and concurrent enrollment program. Representative Ladd described the program as a successful affordability measure that saves families money and supports college access. Representative Earth offered an amendment to flat-fund the program at current levels, reducing the proposed increase by $500,000 in each year of the biennium. Shannon Reed of the Community College System said the change could limit enrollment or the number of funded courses, though students could still take additional courses at their own expense. Representative Ladd explained the program’s tuition structure and said the funding would help meet demand; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 716.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator West, nuclear energy facilities.
• They have actually doubled their energy output.
• They have actually doubled their energy output.
• Texas at the forefront of advanced energy innovation.
• ><c> also</c><01:39:18.800><c> about</c> about energy, but it's also about about energy, but it's also

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , and energy storage.
• We really need this to lower energy costs, lower the energy burden for our island.
• We really need this to lower energy costs, lower the energy burden for our island.
• We have Clearway Energy Group Thank you.
• </c><01:01:45.839><c> needs</c> All of us get most of our energy needs All of us get most of our energy

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> million raid on the uh renewable energy million raid on the uh renewable energy fund<01:09:15.880
• fund right it there's a renewable energy fund right it was<01:11:53.719><c> law</c><01:11:54.719><c>
• I mean, the renewable energy fund is one of the few remaining tools that we have to try to get us off
• that we currently have on natural gas, which is quite frankly what is driving up the cost of energy
• But the intent is that the renewable energy fund should be used to directly reduce rates in the near

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard from the Department of Labor on several House Bill 2 sections. Members discussed raising the annual elevator certificate fee, which had been $50 since at least fiscal year 2014; the commissioner said the Inspection Division generates more revenue than its costs, and members agreed to amend the fee to $75 and later voted unanimously to accept Section 137. The department also explained a proposed change to civil penalty/warning language in Section 139 to align enforcement across labor laws; that section was accepted unanimously. The commissioner then gave a detailed overview of the second injury fund, describing how it is financed by assessments on insurance carriers, how claims are reviewed for reimbursement, and how the fund is intended to reimburse certain workers’ compensation costs. Members questioned whether the program still serves its original purpose, whether it is revenue-neutral, and whether it should be sunset; the department said the fund is a mixed bag for the state and industry, but no sunset language was adopted. Sections 140 and 141 were then accepted unanimously. The committee next heard from the Judicial Council on Sections 125 through 127. The witness said the changes would streamline payment for indigent defense services other than counsel, reduce the number of bills requiring judge review, and expand the council’s ability to contract with providers for services such as translation and evaluations. He also explained a proposed fail-safe allowing the executive director to decline to process questionable invoices and send them to a judge instead. Members generally supported the streamlining, and Sections 125 through 127 were accepted unanimously. Toward the end of the discussion, members asked about the cost impact of changing the misdemeanor/felony threshold from $1,000 to a higher amount. The Judicial Council said felony cases are significantly more expensive than misdemeanors because they involve more hearings, more discovery, and more attorney time, with assigned felony cases costing several times more on average. No action was taken on that question in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• At the table with us today is an executive with the state's largest producer, Expand Energy.
• At the table with us today is Anita Wolverton, with the state's largest producer, Expand Energy.
• As Mike said, my name is Anita Wolverton, and I serve as the Assistant General Counsel for Expand Energy
• As the Assistant General Counsel for Expand Energy Corporation, the largest natural gas producer in the
• oilfield contractor, Ginger Corley, Randy Haney, Louisiana oilfield contractor; Ginger Corley, Expand Energy

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of the things that you may or may not know is that we need to keep looking for the next supply of energy
• , making sure that our energy is abundant so that we can continue to work on our state.
• And I met with some folks from Copper Valley Energy a little while ago, and they're working on some new
• new, innovative stuff that's storing compressed air underground to do energy of the future.
• I'm to have you stand and say hi, so we look forward to working with you as energy of the future.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Which is light, life, energy.
• We are fed from the same essence, from the same oxygen, from the same energy, which is God.
• HB 246, natural resources, energy and water. HB 2147, deer permits.
• Natural resources, energy and water. HB 2151, surface water definition.
• Natural resources, energy and water. HB 254, abortion public prohibition.

Summary: The House convened with prayer by Deacon Ernesto Ramirez and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Rachel Keshel. The journal from January 12 was approved, and Dr. Andrew Carroll was introduced as Doctor of the Day. Members also heard a proclamation recognizing January 13 as Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with remarks highlighting the work of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition and the importance of survivor-led prevention and awareness efforts. The chamber then handled routine business, including messages from the Senate and two motions related to adjournment. The House agreed to grant the Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and also requested the Senate’s consent for the House to do the same. Members observed personal remarks for former Senator Barbara Left and Representative Kyle Powell. A long list of bills and resolutions was introduced and read for first and second reading, covering topics such as elections, water policy, education, public safety, health care, agriculture, taxation, and several memorials and resolutions. No substantive debate or votes on those measures occurred in this transcript. Committee announcements were made for several meetings, and the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• I believe it came up at a working group meeting as well, that there was a private equity company whose

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Youth Sports Working Group held a public hearing and working group meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, then consider final recommendations from its subcommittees. The group unanimously approved the minutes from the April 27 public hearing and the April 7 working group meeting. It then discussed and adopted a health and safety protocol recommendation that broadens the state’s authority to set youth sports protocols beyond concussions to include injuries and other health risks, including weather-related issues such as heat, and potentially emergency action planning. The discussion noted testimony from athletic trainers supporting expanded concussion protections, heat rules, and event-specific emergency response planning. The group also approved two recommendations from the subcommittee on parents, money, sports, and facilities. The first would direct the state agency overseeing youth sports to ensure facilities and organizations do not ban parents or family members from recording youth sports events, in response to concerns about private entities restricting filming and requiring paid streaming services. The second would direct the agency to work across state government to create a grant program offering low- to zero-interest capital funding for organizations or facilities that meet youth sports access benchmarks, with members emphasizing equitable access and responsible use of public resources. After the votes, the chair opened the floor for any additional topics and public testimony. No members of the public chose to speak, though attendees were invited to submit written testimony by email. A working group member asked whether the subcommittees had completed their work, and staff said no further subcommittee work was anticipated, with the next meeting expected to focus on the final report. The meeting then adjourned by unanimous roll-call vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• Being appointed to the Energy council by all these different speakers.
• The Energy Council serves all the United States energy producing states and 22 provinces in Canada.
• years and then as chairman for 1.5 years, serving with many of you in this body that support the energy
• Those of you that have a passion for the energy policy in the state of Oklahoma and one of work with
• urge you to visit with the speaker, visit with Nick Archer, and see about getting appointed to the Energy

Bills: HR1052 , SB2184 , SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House