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• <00:24:50.559> oil or leaking on premises use fuel oil or leaking on premises use fuel oil
• I own a fuel company in Farmington, New Hampshire. We have about 5,000 tanks out there.
• I own a fuel >> Okay. Uh Chris Glidden.
• He said someone from the department could correct him, but he believed the state exports about 10%. export
• about 10%. export about 10%.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• away from the trauma, giving themselves self-worth by fixing and using what they have been through as fuel
• c><01:24:30.520> been<01:24:30.760> through<01:24:31.160> as<01:24:32.200> fuel
• using what they've been through as fuel using what they've been through as fuel for<01:24:32.920
• The mass extraction of wildlife for commercial export is fundamentally at odds with Native Hawaiian traditions

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• , fuel, fuel, fertilizer,<02:14:16.760> equipment, fertilizer, equipment, fertilizer, equipment
• They're facing fees, taxes, fuel costs, over-regulation.
• That collapsed prices and cut off a major export market.
• That collapsed prices and cut off a major export market.
• Iran the war with major export market.

Keywords: 981, all

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• these items from the state, exporting these items from the state, exporting them<00:32:18.720>
• ought to be able to limit the export. ought to be able to limit the export.
• And it's only by limiting the export And it's only by limiting the export that<00:37:31.520>
• just as another state would regulate exports or imports.
• just as another state would regulate exports or imports.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• taxes, how those taxes are distributed among those three factors, and what share of the taxes are exported
• state and local taxes that about 15.6% of those taxes that are collected in Minnesota are ultimately exported
• Some are much more regressive, like the tobacco tax and motor fuels taxes and gambling taxes.
• <00:31:10.280> taxes<00:31:10.840> and tobacco tax and motor fuels taxes and tobacco
• tax and motor fuels taxes and gambling<00:31:11.440> taxes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to talk about the, the impact of, uh, A&M International with the Laredo economy and the import and export
• Resources that produce food, fuel, and fiber for our state and nation, and it's critical.
• session, TM requested an exceptional item for fleet-based funding, which included vehicles, FTEs, fuel

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• international with the Laredo economy and the import and export of goods through through the Board of
• Center is $4 million and it's dedicated to the region-wide water crisis. resources that produce food, fuel
• session, TDEM requested an exceptional item for fleet-based funding, which included vehicles, FTEs. fuel

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Texas has established itself as a key trade partner, ranking fourth among all U.S. states in exports
• In 1923, Texas exported $845 million worth of goods to Israel.
• Texas' exports to Israel have totaled more than $21 billion, demonstrating sustained economic collaboration
• in Mexico and Taiwan, which have proven instrumental in enhancing economic ties, increasing Texas exports

Bills: HB 1240, HB1353, HCR76, HCR90

Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, international cooperation, infrastructure investment, bond issuance, state agencies, shrimp industry, federal regulations, foreign imports, economic impact, public health, Gulf Coast communities, Texas-Israel relations, Israel, Jerusalem, trade office, foreign relations

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• We had a hearing at this point; it was 2017, I believe... ...and with the Export Development Committee
• And if we can become, again, the best place to export asparagus for the whole nation, let's do it.
• Cranberries, like, well, like, the top exporter in the country of cranberries is Massachusetts?
• Cranberries, like, well, like, the top exporter in the country of Cranberries is Massachusetts?
• Other things like these types of products that we can take a lead on, it's going to improve our export

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a public hybrid hearing with several late-file bills and a large turnout. The main topics were symbolic designations and local property/lease matters: bills to designate the American lobster as the official crustacean of the Commonwealth, asparagus as the official state vegetable, and a Waltham bill concerning the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink lease and right of first refusal. Senator Howard also testified on a Lowell bill making a limited language change to facilitate redevelopment of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINK) at UMass Lowell. Testimony on the lobster bill emphasized the industry’s cultural and economic importance to coastal Massachusetts, its sustainability efforts, and its role in working waterfronts and the seafood economy. The asparagus bill drew especially enthusiastic support from Hadley Elementary students, teachers, local farmers, and legislators, who described asparagus as central to western Massachusetts agriculture, identity, and civic education. The Waltham rink bill was presented as necessary to protect a heavily used community and youth hockey facility after major city investment, while committee members noted concerns about privatization and affordability of ice time. The Lowell bill was described as a narrow technical fix to remove a reversionary clause that could impede a major redevelopment project. Committee members generally expressed support or favorable reactions to the proposals, with several lighthearted comments about lobster and asparagus. The hearing concluded after testimony ended, and a motion was made and seconded to close the hearing.

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• Integrated solutions for exporting records is another recommendation that we have.
• The frustrations that are shared with me from these calls, from these end users, are the fuel that we

Summary: The subcommittee heard a lengthy presentation on the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ I-Connect system, based on an ILAB assessment of the platform’s performance and requirements. ILAB said the system provides useful centralized records, reporting, compliance support, and audit trails, but users described it as cumbersome, outdated, and inefficient, with excessive manual entry, weak navigation, limited notifications, no mobile app, poor printing/export options, and performance issues. ILAB also said the original 2013-era requirements were too high-level and that only a portion of the requirements could be verified, with some features de-scoped or never implemented. Their recommendations included better integration with electronic health record systems, improved performance monitoring, electronic signatures, OCR, and more modern export and verification tools. Public testimony from providers and advocates echoed those concerns. A support coordination provider said the system is nicknamed “I Disconnect,” described problems with EVV/GPS sign-ins, lengthy support plans, lack of a phone app, and possible HIPAA concerns. Another advocate said the system should have preserved family access to records and criticized the need for providers to use workarounds and additional software. APD staff said the agency has spent about $19.7 million through FY 2023-24, has regular build updates under the current contract with WellSky, and uses an internal help desk and vendor ticketing process to triage bugs versus enhancement requests. They said some issues are handled case-by-case, critical tickets have SLAs, and the agency is working on interoperability and other requested improvements. Members questioned whether the system should be fixed or replaced, whether the original contract and SaaS arrangement were sufficient, and whether the state received value for the money spent. APD said the system went live in phases and that all functionality was in place by June 2024, while ILAB and members noted significant technical debt and unresolved gaps. The committee also discussed record retention, provider access to records after a consumer changes providers, and whether federal funding or compliance could be affected. The meeting ended with broader budget remarks emphasizing completion over expansion, stronger upfront planning for technology projects, and more accountability before funding new systems or major enhancements.

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• Legislature for the development, construction, and long-term operation of a national natural gas export
• Senate Bill 436 by Senator Cloud provides relative to aviation fuel taxes, annual estimates of fuel taxes
• Members, this is an ongoing effort to get more accurate estimations on our aviation fuel tax. Rep.
• Members, this is an ongoing effort to get more accurate estimations on our aviation fuel tax.

Bills: HR275, HR276, HR277, HR278, HR279, HR280, HR281, HR282, HR283, HR284, HCR112, HCR113, HR265, HR266, HR267, HR268, HR269, HR270, HR271, HR272, HR273, HCR107, HCR108, HCR109, HCR110, HCR111, SCR63, SCR66, SCR67, SB414, SB484, SB513, HR168, HR174, HR194, HR216, HR264, HCR54, HCR74, HCR79, HCR85, HCR87, HCR94, HCR95, HCR97, HCR98, HCR104, SCR23, SCR29, SCR33, SCR38, HB75, HB705, SB54, SB56, SB72, SB79, SB97, SB105, SB123, SB125, SB129, SB163, SB171, SB252, SB287, SB375, SB386, SB461, SB466, HR84, HR188, HR205, HR3, HR197, HR243, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, SCR20, SCR24, SCR35, HCR6, HB301, HB359, HB657, HB675, HB680, HB727, HB39, HB58, HB112, HB134, HB155, HB187, HB287, HB462, HB782, HB825, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB1200, HB4, HB623, HB944, HB986, HB1098, HB1222, SB45, SB58, SB71, SB81, SB92, SB100, SB109, SB141, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB204, SB205, SB207, SB213, SB214, SB216, SB229, SB257, SB274, SB290, SB304, SB374, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB429, SB479, SB522, SB34, SB164, SB172, SB198, SB208, SB232, SB281, SB286, SB317, SB322, SB334, SB380, SB385, SB409, SB417, SB421, SB430, SB439, SB447, SB458, SB510, HB842, HB633, HB1191, HB625, HB1255, HB251, HB582, HB646, HB819, HB998, HB1257, SB197, SB436, SB78, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HB284, HB302, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB82, SB89, HB258, SB149, SB382, SB441

Keywords: highway maintenance, signage, transportation safety, DOTD, infrastructure, public safety, federal grants, job creation, carbon storage, carbon dioxide storage, carbon capture and storage, CCS, mineral rights, mineral owners, oil and gas, disposal wells, injection wells, advanced drilling, carbon sequestration, Louisiana energy policy

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• Senator Gonzales and others, an act relating to taxation, increasing the gasoline tax and the special fuel
• Senate Bill 76, having been read... ...fuel excise tax. Senate Bill 76.
• Bill 82, introduced by Senator Soules, an act relating to aviation, creating the unleaded aviation fuel
• indicates they're contributing $2 billion to New Mexico's economy, and 60% of New Mexico's total exports

Keywords: 996, all

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• We all bemoan the fact that Wyoming's biggest export is our young men and women.
• We all bemoan the fact that Wyoming's biggest export is our young men and women.
• We all bemoan the fact that Wyoming's biggest export is our young men and women.
• We're fueling an economic engine. I want to bring up another point, Mr. Speaker.
• We're fueling an economic engine. I want to bring up another point, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Tariffs on key trading partners have already cost farmers tens of billions of dollars in lost exports
• This is what Republican agriculture policy is doing right now: losing export markets, raising costs,
• <00:31:39.760> Losing<00:31:40.320> export policy is doing right now.
• Losing export policy is doing right now.
• These are the urgent of fossil fuels.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Many of these countries, such as China, manufacture paraquat and export it to the United States, all
• Many of these countries, such as China, manufacture paraquat and export it to the United States, all
• Many of these countries, such as China, manufacture paraquat and export it to the United States, all
• Many of these countries, such as China, manufacture paraquat and export it to the United States, all
• Many of these countries, such as China, manufacture paraquat and export it to the United States, all

Bills: HF3965, HF3704, HF3260, HF3718

Keywords: pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology

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• while fueling anti-democratic sentiment. while fueling anti-democratic sentiment.
• institutions and dynamic export sector. institutions and dynamic export sector.
• According to the World Trade Organization, Taiwan was the 16th largest exporter and the 21st largest
• According to the World Trade Organization, Taiwan was the 16th largest exporter and the 21st largest
• It fuels private investment and business growth while at the same time keeping protections in place by

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• expansion offers a chance to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian gas, while boosting American energy exports
• Not only will it advance more energy from U.S. exporters to the region, but since the Kirk LNG terminal
• capacity, it will position Croatia as a leader in the Balkans to be able to then become an energy exporter
• doubling its capacity, which is going to give United States energy suppliers an opportunity to do export
• not only will they be able to supply the entire country with energy, they'll also be able to be an exporter

Keywords: legislative process, public involvement, community engagement, transparency, introductions

Summary: The meeting was characterized by a series of introductions and personal anecdotes shared by the committee members, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and transparency in legislative processes. Members expressed their commitment to open hearings and the necessity for public involvement in discussions impacting constituents. Several members remarked on how personal experiences shape their legislative priorities, thus reinforcing the human element of governance. However, there was a noticeable absence of discussion regarding specific bills, indicating that the session may have been more exploratory or introductory in nature.

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• President, the taxes that are exempted here would be motor fuel, petroleum business fuel use, and state
• >> On each gallon of fuel? >> Through you, Mr.
• sure that I get the Senator the specific rates for the specific types of fuel.
• >> ON EACH GALLON OF FUEL? >> >> THROUGH YOU, MR.
• We export jobs and we import energy.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.

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• <00:28:24.399> Uh<00:28:24.720> if<00:28:24.960> we<00:28:25.120> export<
• Uh if we export as not required to test.
• Uh if we export as we<00:28:25.919> do<00:28:26.000> in<00:28:26.159> Maui<00:28
• >> Um, we test on export with new products, but we measure, and I think kind of a fair point would be
• if we export. if we export.

Bills: HB1991, HB1776, HB1897, HB1900

Keywords: liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers. Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels. Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Bills: SB2901, SB2902, SB2903, SB2904, SB2905, SB2906, SB2907, SB2908, SB2909, SB2910, SB2911, SB2912, SB2913, SB2914, SB2915, SB2916, SB2917, SB2918, SB2919, SB2920, SB2921, SB2922, SB2923, SB2924, SB2925, SB2926, SB2927, SB2928, SB2929, SB2930, SB2931, SB2932, SB2933, SB2934, SB2935, SB2936, SB2937, SB2938, SB2939, SB2940, SB2941, SB2942, SB2943, SB2944, SB2945, SB2946, SB2947, SB2948, SB2949, SB2950, SB2951, SB2952, SB2953, SB2954, SB2955, SB2956, SB2957, SB2958, SB2959, SB2960, SB2961, SB2962, SB2963, SB2964, SB2965, SB2966, SB2967, SB2968, SB2969, SB2970, SB2971, SB2972, SB2973, SB2974, SB2975, SB2976, SB2977, SB2978, SB2979, SB2980, SB2981, SB2982, SB2983, SB2984, SB2985, SB2986, SB2987, SB2988, SB2989, SB2990, SB2991, SB2992, SB2993, SB2994, SB2995, SB2996, SB2997, SB2998, SB2999, SB3000

Keywords: geological subsurface characterization, groundwater, geothermal resources, environmental review, Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center, scientific research, non-extractive, public trust doctrine, clean energy, greenhouse gas, carbon sequestration, climate change, energy policy, Hawaii state energy office, emissions reduction, sustainable development, fare-free transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, public transit, tax on petroleum