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• This bill would help Washington meet its ambitious climate goals.
• This bill would help Washington meet its ambitious climate goals.
• Our state public lands should support our state climate goals and be compensated for doing so.
• And the report did not account for the mill infrastructure and other...
• It's foundational for climate resilience and responsible stewardship. Things have changed.

Bills: HB2170 , HB2544 , HB2578

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: natural climate solutions, ecosystem services, revenue generation, economic opportunities, environmental policy, water rights, adjudication, Columbia River, environmental impact, natural resources, tribal members, fish and wildlife, commission, indigenous rights, state regulation

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• So let's get going with a staff report from Jacob Lipson on House Bill 2537.
• That report was submitted.
• Planning or we can't do reporting.
• change and climate pollution.
• Leo Misic here with Climate Solutions in support.

Bills: HB2537 , HB2245 , HB2296

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: emissions, climate commitment act, environmental regulation, trade regulation, facility compliance, consumer-owned utilities, clean energy, port districts, market customers, energy transformation, distributed energy, renewable energy, energy resources, sustainability, energy policy

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• I wouldn't say it's an automatic out from being a reportable emission.
• And that's because it is not aligned with our climate policy framework, nor the climate pollution reductions
• And that's because it is not aligned with our climate policy framework, nor the climate pollution reductions
• control strategy, our strategies to try to address climate change.
• I'll be brief, but I want to address two items on the climate front.

Bills: HB2426 , HB2373 , HB2416

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, electric utility, energy assistance, low-income households, monthly bill assistance, energy equity, waste management, energy, climate action, environmental regulations, fair treatment, renewable energy, sustainability

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• As climate impacts... of the committee.
• for Social Responsibility, Climate Task Force, and Extreme Heat Working Group.
• This is our new climate reality.
• This is our new climate reality.
• We have a very different climate need for community resiliency to climate and adverse weather effects

Bills: HB2267 , HB2183 , HB2174 , HB1529

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: urban forestry, local government, environmental policy, tree management, community planning, heat response, counties, public health, emergency management, climate action, crash prevention, traffic safety, roadside regulations, emergency zones, public safety, state legislation, infrastructure, county resources, road construction, maintenance

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• The latter is in reference to net negative carbon emissions that appear in the report that's supposed
• Further, the council would need access to the data, the reporting of which may not be currently required
• The methodologies for that would be in the report, but I think considerations for the non-unique... .
• Regardless of your personal feelings on climate change, carbon capture is a growing industry in Texas
• And when we're in a national security climate where we have the opportunity to take something that's

Bills: HB1647 , HB2612 , HB3125 , HB3158 , HB3240 , HB3506 , HB3516 , HB3707

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: carbon sequestration, environmental policy, Texas, energy, climate change, regulatory council, geothermal energy, workforce development, education and training, energy industry, apprenticeship, energy production, energy policy, renewable energy, state council, administrative law, public information, transparency, government accountability, judicial process

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• There's a lot of thresholds for reporting and compliance.
• The Climate Commitment Act is one of our main policies that will allow us to achieve our state's climate
• And that's about almost half of the reporting fuel suppliers.
• And to meet our climate targets, it's imperative this sector has to comply with our climate laws.
• Last week, we published a report called the Sustainable High Impact Infrastructure Together Report.

Bills: HB2090 , HB2215 , HB2245 , HB2272

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, energy strategy, sustainable development, state energy policy, climate change, fuel regulations, compliance obligations, sustainability, environmental policy, consumer-owned utilities, clean energy, port districts, market customers, energy transformation, ski areas, winter sports, terminology update, recreation, regulatory changes

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• </c> report the title of the bill. report the title of the bill.
• </c> Many low-income residents have reported Many low-income residents have reported foregoing<00:26:
• The audit reports there were even worse.
• This is a report from on social media.
• For example, a report from the Bee reported that multiple fraudulent EDD cards were discovered along

Bills: HB5184

Keywords: manufactured housing, manufactured homes, mobile homes, affordable housing, energy efficiency, energy conservation standards, Department of Energy, HUD, Housing and Urban Development, preemption, factory-built housing, climate zones, life-cycle cost, payback period, building standards, housing affordability, energy rule rollback, federal standards, home prices, construction costs

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• By your vote, CS for SB 1422 is reported favorably. Thank you.
• By your vote, CS for SB 1510 is reported favorably. Thank you.
• Yes, by your vote, CS for SB 1196 is reported favorably. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Yes, by your vote, CS for SB 1196 is reported favorably. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• By your vote, CS for SB 912 is reported favorably.

Bills: S0912 , S1196 , S1422 , S1510 , S7034

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: battery collection, battery stewardship, environment, recycling, hazardous waste, waste management, regulation, environmental protection, facilities, hazardous materials, coral reefs, natural resource, climate change, coastal flooding, solar facilities, wastewater treatment, nutrient reduction, land conservation, water conservation, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources met and first took up CS/SB 1422, as amended, which focused on coral reef protection and surface waters. The strike-all amendment redesignated coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, emphasized their role in disaster mitigation and climate resilience, and was described as helping streamline permitting and access to federal restoration funding. Audubon Florida waived in support, and the committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SPB 7034, a rule ratification related to DEP’s minimum flows and levels recovery strategy for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Priority Springs. Senators questioned the rule’s effects on consumptive use, funding, and whether utilities or taxpayers would bear costs. Several speakers from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates opposed the rule, arguing it delays restoration and relies too heavily on a single long-term wastewater reuse project, while DEP and utility representatives supported it. The committee approved the bill as a committee bill and reported it favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. Next, the committee heard CS/SB 1510, which made changes to DEP-related programs including springs basin management action plans, septic system requirements, resilience cost-share eligibility, permitting procedures, and land acquisition governance. A late-filed strike-all removed biosolids provisions and other items, and the main public concern centered on a 60-day delay before B-MAP changes take effect, which opponents said could delay springs restoration and allow conventional septic systems to be installed before new restrictions apply. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed CS/SB 1196, which restricts new ash-producing incinerators and waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of certain federally authorized water impoundment areas, after debate over impacts on local waste disposal options and environmental protections; and CS/SB 912, the Safe Battery Collection and Recovery Act, which creates a producer stewardship framework for battery collection and recycling, with support from industry and recycling groups citing battery fires and growing waste-stream concerns. Finally, the committee recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and then adjourned.

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• And so, that report is really an important one. And at times, I need to see that.
• I need to ask Pelsby, what does the report say? What did the school district tell us?
• And so, that report is really an important one. And at times, I need to see that.
• I need to ask Pelsby, what does the report say? What did the school district tell us?
• I need to ask Pelsby, what does the report say? What did the school district tell us?

Bills: HF3776 , HF3557 , HF3585

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education

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• first and a final report by September 15, 2026.
• first and a final report by September 15, 2026.
• first and a final report by September 15, 2026.
• first and a final report by September 15, 2026.
• This bill proposes over $4.7 reporting.

Bills: HF1388

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• hospitals must report to the Department of Health.
• Instead of preparing a report for the legislature, the Department of Health is required to post the reported
• Reported from committee with the do pass recommendation.
• money is being used. ...the reporting that's going to happen.
• We reported out of committee due pass.

Bills: HB1073 , HB1128 , HB1316 , HB1408 , HB1591 , HB1592 , HB1634 , HB1906 , HB1960 , HB2073 , HB2145 , HB2248 , HB2266 , HB2301 , HB2333 , HB2365 , HB2401 , HB2416 , HB2421 , HB2438 , HB2474 , HB2475 , HB2515 , HB2517 , HB2523 , HB2548 , HB2597 , HB2637 , HB2640 , HB2660 , HB2675 , HB2685 , HB2720 , HB1742 , HB2104 , HB2186 , HB2405 , HB2557 , HB2593 , HB2636

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: national guard, military support, defense, state security, veteran services, child care, workforce standards, education, child development, training requirements, postsecondary education, homelessness, foster youth, education access, support programs, community preservation, development authorities, funding, local governance, state resources

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• So it's a 2024 report because the 2024 activity is reported and reacted to in 2025, and so we're reviewing
• </c><00:01:00.280><c> of</c> uh financing uh TIF financing report of uh financing uh TIF financing report
• So it's a 2024 legislative report.
• the 2024 activity is reported reported reported and<00:02:27.200><c> reacted</c><00:02:27.640><c> to
• Uh it was still reporting in 1979.

Bills: HF9

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

Bills: HF9

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

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• It's really not that complicated on the reporting.
• They can report to the... they get gigged, they can complete the reporting in just a matter of hours
• Senator Hovi moves for a favorable report.
• Bill receives a favorable report. Thank you, Senator Hovi. Favorable report.
• Um, I will also tell you that in looking through all of these sunset reports and these examiner reports

Bills: SB174 , SB180 , HB196 , HB25 , SB193 , HB25

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, emergency services, local districts

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• It will lower household expenses, unlock housing production, and reduce climate emissions.
• more expensive, and aging infrastructure is calling out for more support, especially with a changing climate
• On behalf of the MMA, we respectfully urge the committee to report H5279 favorably.

Bills: H5279

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

Keywords: municipal roads, bridges, transportation bond bill, infrastructure financing, capital spending, bond authorization, general obligation bonds, special obligation bonds, Commonwealth Transportation Improvement Act, road resurfacing, road repair, bridge repair, pavement, culverts, stormwater management, climate resilience, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian infrastructure, transit modernization, commuter rail

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• Also, in a period of seven years, we achieved a 45% decrease in the number of calls reporting dead cats
• None of those reports, as far as we know, have ever been compiled and given to the legislature, which
• The Department of Environment is required to provide a report—what is it?
• And it enables a baseline report that we should update periodically, every five to 10 years.
• Thank you for coming to visit Senate Conservation Report. Thank you.

Bills: SB38 , SB46 , SB18

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, SB46, organic waste, solid waste, waste diversion, composting, compost feedstock, waste characterization study

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• </c> Zimmerman and National Review reported Zimmerman and National Review reported the<01:52:10.880><
• We have a report, a detailed report, that sort of walks through every tax hike the left has proposed.
• The MedPAC report all highlighted and we showed the MedPAC report says Medicare Advantage, the Part C
• </c> been putting it around here to reporters been putting it around here to reporters and<04:16:15.920
• :17.120><c> do</c><04:16:17.279><c> basic</c> and getting reported out to do basic and getting reported

Bills: HJR88 , HJR78

Keywords: HJR88, H.J.Res. 88, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, Advanced Clean Cars II, clean cars, vehicle emissions, auto emissions, motor vehicle pollution, engine pollution, California Air Resources Board, CARB, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, electric vehicles, EV mandate, preemption, federal disapproval

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• distribution of bags at no cost to customers with certain forms of state assistance, and requiring a report
• COVID climate change, harmful emissions, and the continued collapse of ocean ecosystems.
• COVID climate change, harmful emissions, and the continued collapse of ocean ecosystems.
• And across all of our cleanup sites on the Sound, volunteers consistently report that microplastics,
• Number one, for your climate... Unintended consequences should be avoided in a couple of ways.

Bills: SB5965 , SB6030 , SB5975 , SB5941

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: environment, retail bags, sustainability, pollution, customer impact, plastic bags, retail, waste reduction, cookware safety, lead regulation, consumer protection, interstate trade, health standards, SB 5941, Washington State Energy Code, State Building Code Council, renewable energy, solar panels, school district exemption, public school construction

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• It also required each owner of a data center in Washington to publish a sustainability report.
• It adds that annual reporting by the owner of a data center to the Department of Ecology must include
• emissions occurring on or after January 1, 2026, if those reported emissions are due to an emergency
• The first, labeled L, was the one heard in committee, and the bill report describes its effect.
• It moves the first WITA reporting date...

Bills: SB6124 , SB6171 , SB6284 , SB5609 , SB6172 , SB6246 , SB5932 , SB6269 , SB6223 , SB5975

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: appliance affordability, cost index, energy efficiency, consumer protection, Washington state, energy facilities, large energy consumers, regulation, environment, sustainability, artificial intelligence, data privacy, technological impacts, cultural resources, land use, environmental policy, exemptions, state laws, Washington climate policy, greenhouse gas

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• We'll report that as due pass. Members, thank you.
• We'll report that as due pass.
• We'll report that out as due pass. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
• We'll report that as due pass. Thank you, Chairman. Thank you, members.
• They will report your bill out as a due pass. You are now recognized.

Bills: SB3 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB1928 , SB2028 , SB2071 , SB2110 , SB2117 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB259 , SB1191 , SB1246 , SB1314 , SB1439 , SB1613 , SB1930 , SB1976 , SB330 , SB2069 , SB2095 , SB3 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB1928 , SB2028 , SB2071 , SB2110 , SB2117 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB259 , SB1191 , SB1246 , SB1314 , SB1439 , SB1613 , SB1930 , SB1976 , SB330 , SB2069 , SB2095

Committees: House Energy , House Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

Keywords: industrial hemp, program licensing, agriculture, cannabinoids, state regulation, water infrastructure, wastewater, investment program, loans, local government, SB1509, groundwater, water wells, well spacing, water rights, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, basin, subbasin, maximum annual yield