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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State Committee Meeting - 2025-03-27
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 9 establishes a state building renewable energy storage vehicle account.
- The policy portion of the bill establishes three things: first, the state's building renewable energy
- This would enable us to leverage federal funds for renewable energy and energy storage upgrades at state-owned
- We are going to have litigation coming with the 2040 energy bill because we know North Dakota is going
- to come after us with that energy bill.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 12th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The patient is in a vulnerable place and they often do not have the time or physical energy to fight
- I didn't even get the energy to sit up, roll over, or talk.
- I'm a cheerleader and I even have enough energy to run track.
- My mom says I have too much energy, which is okay because I secretly love driving her crazy.
- I love gymnastics but probably the best part about getting my special blood back is having the energy
Bills:
SB 53 , SB53 , SB125 , SB315 , SB379 , SB457 , SB541 , SB599 , SB896 , SB921 , SB963 , SB1038 , SB1084 , SB1330 , SB1461
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
Keywords:
voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, autologous blood donation, direct blood donation, blood bank, hospital, Health and Safety Code, physician order, preoperative blood donation, patient blood reserve, transfusion, surgery
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/08/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> large energy generating facilities. large energy generating facilities.
- If our energy grid Google, or Microsoft.
- Uh, the data centers became central to Xcel Energy and the city's effort.
- </c><02:05:27.440><c> To</c> produce 600,000 kilowatts of energy.
- To produce 600,000 kilowatts of energy.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jul 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- 4 sectors, um, as, uh, first identified in House Bill 20, which are advanced computing, advanced energy
- support of the legislature, we were able to grow to offer 4 grants total, um, piloting the Advanced Energy
- the Quantum Technologies Award as well as funding for pilot and demonstration projects in advanced energy
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 099 Apr 23rd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't have the energy to be able to provide them to do that.
- We should be their energy prices.
- </c> when I've talked to the Colorado Energy when I've talked to the Colorado Energy Office,<01:57:02.520
- ><c> cannot</c><02:00:18.640><c> speak</c> The Colorado Energy Office cannot speak The Colorado Energy
- The charlatans in the Colorado Energy Office, nor could they.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and forestry organizations, clean energy and forestry organizations, clean energy and<00:19:15.720
- My name is Anjali Bains, and I lead the transportation team at Fresh Energy.
- Fresh Energy is a more than 30-year-old clean energy advocacy nonprofit based in St. Paul.
- </c> renewable energy. renewable energy.
- </c> the written materials that Fresh Energy the written materials that Fresh Energy submitted. submitted
Committee:
Senate Taxes
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 31st, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- . $600,000 to the North Alabama Public Energy District, $750,000 to the Emergency Management Agency,
- small business credit initiative fund to the Department of Finance, $34 million from the Alabama Energy
- > Infrastructure</c><00:21:50.159><c> Fund</c><00:21:50.400><c> to</c><00:21:50.640><c> State</c> Energy
- Then appropriation of $50 million from the Strategic Energy Infrastructure Development Fund to the State
- Then appropriation of $50 million from the Strategic Energy Infrastructure Development Fund to the State
Bills:
SB146 , SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , HB224 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226 , SB146 , SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , HB224 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
supplemental appropriation, FY2025 budget, general fund, Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy, Unified Judicial System, court automation, advanced technology and data exchange, judiciary funding, transportation debt service, highway bonds, bridge bonds, Alabama Department of Transportation, ALDOT, public highways, federal matching funds, state appropriations, bond principal and interest, special funds, budget amendment, SB143
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee.
- Chair and members, Senate Bill 1419 expands the installation standards a solar energy device must meet
- Senate Bill 1419 additionally outlines the disclosures in a distributed energy generation system, or
- It also mandates a distributed energy generation lease cannot begin until the system is approved by a
- The Griffin Amendment dated 3/16/26 at 10:48 a.m. clarifies the definition of solar energy device does
Summary:
The committee heard several water and energy-related measures. SB 1200, as amended by a Griffin strike-everything amendment, addressed the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ treatment of certain “conduit lakes” in active management areas. ADWR testified neutral on the bill but opposed the amendment as written, saying it could grandfather in lakes that are currently in violation of the lakes statute and create water-management concerns. HOA and industry witnesses argued the bill would simply clarify and restore a prior interpretation for existing communities that rely on lakes to move groundwater and effluent for irrigation, while avoiding costly redesigns. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then passed SB 1200 with a due pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote.
The committee then considered SB 1419, which would tighten consumer protections for residential rooftop solar sales and installations by adding disclosure, inspection, and contractor-responsibility requirements. County and solar-industry witnesses said the bill was the product of a lengthy stakeholder process and was intended to address misleading sales practices and roof-damage concerns, while noting additional floor amendments were still expected. The committee adopted the Griffin amendment and passed SB 1419 with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote, with two members voting present. SB 1447, which extends certain groundwater withdrawal fee exemptions and fund deadlines in the Pinal Active Management Area, was supported by irrigation and municipal water users as a needed bridge for infrastructure and conservation efforts amid Colorado River uncertainty; it passed 7-1. SB 1560, increasing the maximum single loan from the water supply development revolving fund from $3 million to $20 million, was backed by WIFA as necessary to meet larger rural water project needs; it passed 8-1.
Finally, the committee heard SCM 1004, a memorial asking Congress to clearly define the EPA’s powers and duties. One speaker opposed it as unnecessary, but the memorial was approved on a 6-2 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1303, by the Resources Committee, an act relating to energy resources fund, amending Section
- House Concurrent Resolution 32, by the State Affairs Committee, regarding energy.
- constituents, particularly, like was mentioned, the wolf depredation and certainly the Office of Energy
- The combination of energy and OSC is going to provide some more efficiency there.
- The combination of energy and OSC is going to provide some more efficiency there.
Summary:
The House convened with roll call, prayer, and approval of the journal, then received gubernatorial and Senate messages and committee reports. Several new bills and resolutions were introduced and referred, including measures on taxation refunds, county commissioner vacancies, open meetings, data centers and water use, state historic preservation, and multiple Senate bills on vacancies, administrative rules, abortion trafficking, energy resources, irrigation districts, and education. The House also advanced a number of bills to second and third reading calendars and referred House Concurrent Resolution 35 and House Joint Memorial 21 for printing.
The bulk of the floor action focused on budget and appropriation bills brought up under suspended rules. House Bills 866 and 867, maintenance budgets for constitutional officers and general government, passed after debate over the size of the appropriations, transparency of JFAC’s cuts, and the inclusion of military pay raises and other baseline costs. House Bill 868, for the Public Employee Retirement System, passed after questions about one-time software and disaster-recovery funding. House Bill 869, for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, passed amid discussion of using dedicated funds to restore cuts and confusion with a separate deaf-and-blind school budget.
The House also passed House Bill 870, an Office of Information Technology Services enhancement bill centered on cybersecurity hardware and the final phase of IT consolidation from Health and Welfare, despite objections that it represented government growth and relied on federal funds. House Bill 871, funding the State Tax Commission for tax conformity work, property tax education, and seasonal staff, also passed after debate over necessity and spending. House Bill 835, limiting non-cognizable spending by the executive branch and preserving exceptions for emergencies, military facilities, and tuition-related funds, passed as well. The House then moved to announcements and adjourned until Monday, March 16, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- As a matter of fact, he had so much energy and passion, and it's exactly like the good representative
- House Bill 714 by the Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, relating to hazardous waste.
- House Bill 810 by State Affairs Committee relating to elections, House Bill 593 by Environment, Energy
- House Bill 714 by Environment, Energy and Technology Committee, relating to hazardous waste.
- Raymond Chairman, House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee will not meet Wednesday, March 4th
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the March 4, 2026 journal, and received notice of a substitute appointment for Legislative District 32. Much of the day was devoted to Idaho Day ceremonies, including prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, a performance of the national anthem, and remarks honoring Idaho history and former Representative Lyndon Bateman, who was remembered as the founder of Idaho Day and a longtime advocate for cursive, history, and civic education. Guest speakers included historian Justin Vipperman, who spoke about liberty, self-government, and Idaho’s frontier development, and former Attorney General David Leroy, who praised Bateman’s public service and legacy. Members also shared personal tributes before the chamber considered a memorial resolution in Bateman’s honor.
The House suspended the rules by a two-thirds vote and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 31, recognizing and commending the lifetime achievements of Lyndon Bateman. The resolution passed 68-0 with two absent and excused, and was sent to the Senate. The chamber also received and referred several Senate messages and committee reports, including bills and resolutions on transportation, agriculture, commerce, state affairs, resources, and other topics. New measures were introduced on issues such as minors and library protections, tax exemptions, stable coins, parental rights and child custody, county fair boards, vehicle license plates, honey industry regulation, and Idaho Digital Learning Academy governance.
Several bills and resolutions were placed on the second reading calendar, including measures on elections, environmental quality, hazardous waste, transportation, vehicle titles, industrial hemp, Medicaid managed care, Medicare, and appropriations. House Bill 750 was moved to general orders, and the remaining third-reading bills were held one legislative day. The House also announced committee schedule changes, upcoming events tied to Idaho Day and other advocacy groups, and a reminder about project submissions. The chamber adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- predicting that in the years 2027, 2028, and '29, there's going to probably be a huge shortage of energy
- have to happen, and how are they going to accommodate and address this issue with the shortage of energy
- that's predicted to come Shortage of energy that’s predicted to come.
- You’re talking to energy grid. That’s a big lift. Where does that live? Where does that hang?
- But heat pumps, by their very nature, are much less energy intensive.
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
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- across the state to see significantly lower energy bills.
- At a moment in time when the cost of energy is a major weight on a lot of families, replacing a fossil
- transition, and SB 222 would take that action and ensure California is ready to... ...energy transition
- Matt Klavenstein, on behalf of the Center for Sustainable Energy, in support. Thank you.
- Good morning, Sophia Kwatch on behalf of San Jose Clean Energy in support, and a letter is incoming.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Jun 6th, 2025
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Energy, these are direct energy related revenues only.
- So for clarification, some of A large portion of our sales tax is also dependent on energy related activities
- So this is only direct energy revenues, that's royalties and severance taxes.
- So instead we've swapped out property taxes. is for energy related revenues, um, historically, and that
- Um, it passed out of energy with the help of the chair and the vice chair unanimously.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's see our pilots, and just to give a shout out to how we're leading the charge for America's energy
- I mean, so that is truly America's energy independence right here. here and also it's us taking money
- and the U.S. border makes it a key economic and transportation junction and it is also a center for energy
- mining and I don't even want to get in. of the whole Bitcoin mining craziness and the sapping of energy
- and Parker relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an Advanced Nuclear Energy
Bills:
SJR34 , SB10 , SB18 , SB19 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB480 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB767 , SB790
Keywords:
parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Energy REVISION 2: Links added | Removed - HB3175 and HB4338 Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Hospital Bill 3469 is a bill a request from the Oklahoma Energy Producers Association, which represents
- House Bill 3173 would allow entities to take over orphaned and abandoned wells for geothermal or energy
- For the purpose of geothermal or energy storage, when you think about the things that non-orphaned and
Committee:
House Energy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/28/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- code these are added costs 2021 energy code these are added costs to<00:39:23.280><c> both</c><00:39
- However, some municipalities have adopted the 2021 energy codes, adding at least $177,000 in mandated
- However, some municipalities have adopted the 2021 energy codes, adding at least $177,000 in mandated
- However, some municipalities have adopted the 2021 energy codes, adding at least $177,000 in mandated
- However, some municipalities have adopted the 2021 energy codes, adding at least $177,000 in mandated
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not going to spend my emotional energy on things that, number one, I have no personal control over
- For me, that's where I want to spend my energy.
- We are working to, I know that there are some members in the Energy Committee.
- I need to go and vote in the Energy Committee too.
- So there's this long debate of our winners bill and energy. Oh, no way.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Public Safety met on March 17, 2026, with no quorum at the start and throughout much of the hearing, so bills were presented and discussed but no final votes were taken. The committee heard SB 936 on nitrous oxide sales, SB 941 on commissary price caps in private immigration detention facilities, SCR 118 urging release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, SB 1009 on juvenile detention standards, AB 46 on mental health diversion, and SB 948 on firearm safety training and registration for new residents. The chair explained public comment procedures and noted that SB 891 was on consent, but the transcript focused on the other measures.
SB 936 drew strong support from the author, prosecutors, local officials, and public health/environmental groups, who described rising misuse of flavored large nitrous oxide canisters, youth targeting, impaired driving crashes, deaths, and waste disposal costs. Opposition from the ACLU argued the bill was too broad and should use a regulatory rather than criminal approach, warning about overreach into ordinary household items. Members generally expressed support, though some asked for narrowing amendments to avoid unintended coverage.
SB 941 was presented as a cap on markups for commissary goods sold to detainees in privately run federal immigration detention facilities, modeled on prior prison commissary limits. Supporters described severe price inflation for basic necessities and the burden on families, while no opposition testified. SCR 118, calling for full release of unclassified Epstein investigation files, was supported by the author, a survivor statement, and anti-trafficking advocates; one member objected that the resolution could implicate people without full facts, while others emphasized transparency and survivor accountability. SB 1009 and AB 46 both centered on criminal justice discretion: SB 1009 would require clear and convincing evidence before detaining youth and was supported by defenders and youth advocates but opposed by probation and district attorneys who warned about public safety and resource constraints; AB 46 would narrow mental health diversion by allowing judges to deny diversion when public safety is at risk, with prosecutors and victims’ families supporting it and public defenders, ACLU, and behavioral health groups opposing it as an unnecessary restriction on treatment. SB 948 would expand firearm safety certificate requirements to include live-fire training and require new California residents to register firearms within 60 days; the author and gun-safety advocates supported it as a common-sense safety measure, and the hearing moved into support testimony as the transcript ended.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 11:34 am
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Your Committee on Energy, Industry and Mining has had under consideration engrossed Committee Substitute
- Committee on Energy, Industry and Mining moved to amend the title of the bill.
- I request unanimous consent to withdraw the Energy Industry and Mining Committee amendment.
- The Committee on Energy, Industry, and Mining moved to amend the title.
- I request unanimous consent to withdraw the Energy, Industry, and Mining Committee title amendment.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 049 Mar 4th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, the Committee on Transportation and Energy has had under consideration and had a hearing on
- President, the Committee on Transportation and Energy has had under consideration and had a hearing on
- Committee on President, the Committee on Transportation<00:30:40.360><c> and</c><00:30:40.440><c> Energy
- ><00:30:40.760><c> has</c><00:30:40.880><c> had</c><00:30:41.040><c> under</c> Transportation and Energy
- </c> Committee on Transportation and Energy Committee on Transportation and Energy has<00:31:08.240><
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, suspended Rule 1B to allow a non-senator to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a special guest introduction before approving the March 2, 2026 journal. The chamber then received committee reports and messages from the House and revisor, including action on several bills and appointments, and briefly moved out of order for personal privileges recognizing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and the challenges facing that community amid budget pressures.
The Senate adopted House Joint Resolution 1018, designating State Highway 86 through Elbert County as the Plains to Pines Scenic Corridor, after lengthy remarks describing the route, local communities, and scenic and historic features. The resolution passed 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate also passed the consent-calendar bills on third reading: SB 59, SB 50, SB 51, SB 110, SB 61, and SB 26, with several senators recording no votes on SB 59, SB 50, and SB 51. SB 21, concerning the clean fleet enterprise and replacement of high-emitting trucks and fleets, also passed 33-2.
The Senate confirmed governor’s appointments to the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors on the consent calendar, including Lisa Augustin, Carolyn Glover, Megan Letham, George Keriannac, and Lisa Boyer, all by a 35-0 vote. It also laid over general orders, second reading of bills, until March 4, 2026. The meeting ended with announcements about committee meetings, Read Across America Week, and a Colorado Optometrist Association reception, followed by a motion to recess until 11:00 a.m., which was adopted.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then on deck here in person, we will have Matt Stewart-Walt with Puget Sound Energy, Kelly Scott
- with the Association of Washington Business and Brandon Housekeeper with the Alliance of Western Energy
- I'm a senior vice president for Puget Sound Energy.
- I mean, first of all, let me just say that, like the representative from Puget Sound Energy, I think
- He said those same customers already face higher energy burdens.
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2275, which would create a Wildfire Prevention and Protection Fund and a new council to oversee utility wildfire mitigation, claims payments, and related administration. Staff explained that investor-owned utilities would be required to participate, consumer-owned utilities could opt in, and utilities would pay annual contributions and maintain approved wildfire mitigation plans to qualify for claims coverage. The prime sponsor, Rep. Christine Reeves, said the bill was intended to address wildfire liability, support prevention, and create a more comprehensive statewide approach to wildfire risk. Members asked about retroactivity to July 1, 2021, utility contribution limits, and whether the bill would lower rates or improve mitigation funding.
Public testimony was split. Supporters included the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Department of Natural Resources, wildfire survivors, and several wildfire and insurance advocates, who emphasized the need for compensation, stable funding, prevention, and better resilience planning. Opponents included several utilities, utility associations, business groups, and public utility district representatives, who argued the bill would shift uncapped costs to ratepayers, lacked clear liability reform and solvency protections, and could be vulnerable to future fund sweeps. Some witnesses cited California’s wildfire fund as a model, while others said Washington needed a broader, more holistic solution focused on prevention and liability reform. No vote was taken on HB 2275; the public hearing was closed after testimony.
The committee then moved to executive session on House Bill 2238, which directs the Department of Agriculture to develop a statewide food security strategy and adds food security coordination and food system performance monitoring to the department’s duties. Four amendments were adopted: L-061, requiring consideration of regulatory cost metrics and periodic competitiveness reporting; L-062, directing the strategy to recommend legislative actions to make food more affordable and reduce food assistance need; L-060, adding people with lived experience of food insecurity and BIPOC small farmers to consultation requirements and focusing on root causes of hunger; and L-063, adding fuel and labor cost tracking to agricultural viability metrics. Amendment L-064, which would have required a consultant study on proposed agricultural labor legislation, failed on a 5-6 roll call vote. The committee then adopted the amended substitute and reported Substitute House Bill 2238 out of committee with a due pass recommendation by an 11-0 vote.