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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

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

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• development that took our country from being a net energy importer to the world's largest energy exporter
• He was instrumental in helping us lift the crude oil export. ban with a strategy and an implementation
• Can we do this with LNG exports?
• But I do believe that the crude oil export debate illustrates the importance of EIA.
• There were a lot of think tanks and consulting firms that were writing reports about crude oil exports

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• Beijing has used these tactics on its own population at home, and it's refined them for export abroad
• I ran the Commerce Department's export controls about 20 years ago, and even then there were warning
• Basically, as you probably know, Senator, export controls largely do not apply in any case to any academic
• So, kind of harmonizing our export control regime with our ecosystem will help.
• Hart, I'm concerned that Chinese battery exporters—when we think about other ways they can influence

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• But regardless, their feedstock is fossil fuels.
• We represent the folks that sell motor fuel...
• When you buy fuel, what makes it a branded fuel is that they add these little additives to it at the
• , we burn the fuel, not the act of extracting.
• And used fuel to drive...

Keywords: 1146, all

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• next 15 years, eliminating these fuel next 15 years, eliminating these fuel standards<05:08:07.680
• trucks less fuel trucks less fuel efficient.<05:08:29.798> Indeed,<05:08:30.798> it
• It saves fuel costs.
• And reduced fuel and maintenance costs.
• :13:32.240> matter, fuel contributes particulate matter, fuel contributes particulate matter,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We also export over $50 billion of products to customers around the world.
• Agricultural products from the panhandle of the Rio Grande Valley rely on ports to expand their export
• That fuel the Texas economy, whether it's energy, agriculture, or consumer goods, the products that flow

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• We also export over 50 billion dollars of products to customers around the world.
• Ravail ports to expand their export opportunities. Manufacturers and retailers...
• Texas and across the state depend on our ports to move goods to their region that fuel the Texas economy

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Obviously right now, what has happened on fertilizer and fuel costs in particular, fuel costs were most
• Canada, in particular, is our number one export market for ag crops, as well as Mexico continues to grow
• We are transforming California's economy from a fossil fuel economy to a clean energy economy.
• We are transforming California's economy from a fossil fuel economy to a clean energy economy.
• some cases, because we don't do, like I said, annual increases for things like rent and utilities and fuel

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It clarifies that rooftop solar isn't a nuisance, and most rooftop solar systems are exporting systems
• Arizona's energy independence and force continued reliance on the import of more expensive fossil fuels
• Solar energy in particular has helped stabilize electricity prices, reduce dependence on imported fuels
• , and protect families from volatile fossil fuel costs.
• Renewable energy is now cheaper and faster to get online than new fossil fuels.

Bills: HB2150, HB2262, HB2267, HB2268, HB2351, HB2425, HB2426, HB2427, HB2755, HB2781, HB2913, HB2943, HB2956, HB2975, HB2985, HB4009

Keywords: state land department, mineral lease, renewals, indexed royalties, land use planning, auditor general, five-year plans, geospatial data, Arizona Geological Survey, resource analysis, geographic information systems, wildlife protection, public nuisance, renewable energy, wind farm, solar farm, residential property, public health, local regulations, state land

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• It helps hemp businesses continue to compete as they have been for several years in our state by exporting
• /c><00:04:58.000> our<00:04:58.160> state<00:04:58.880> by<00:04:59.199> exporting
• <00:04:59.759> their years in our state by exporting their years in our state by exporting

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House considered a Senate message announcing that the Senate had concurred in and adopted the conference committee report on Senate File 2370, the cannabis bill. Representative Stevenson moved adoption of the report and explained that the conference committee had largely retained House provisions while making additional changes, including directing the Office of Cannabis Management to return with a medical-market streamlining proposal, expanding testing capacity, and adding an expungement provision. Representative West also urged adoption, saying the bill improved the measure and moved Minnesota closer to a safe, tested, legal cannabis market. During debate on the bill, West argued that the legislation was still too restrictive but would help create a functioning market, support hemp businesses, ease burdens on medical cannabis operators, and improve public safety and expungement outcomes. Stevenson emphasized the bill’s low-potency hemp beverage wholesaler licensing provisions, saying they would support Minnesota breweries and create a needed wholesaling segment in the cannabis supply chain. He also noted that the bill would generate some licensing revenue and help the state’s cannabis market develop more efficiently. Members also discussed the importance of preserving the medical cannabis program for patients, including children with seizure disorders, and the need for clearer local control as cities and counties work with preliminary licensees before market launch. Hansen said local governments have key responsibilities under the legalization framework and warned that delays could affect the expected early 2025 launch. After debate, the House adopted the conference report, and the bill passed as amended by conference on an 80-50 vote, with its title agreed to.

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• . fuels. fuels.
• You can still use fossil fuel. Our analysis was done based on fossil fuel.
• Right now, we're leveraging it mostly for exports out of New Hampshire.
• Right now, we're leveraging it mostly for exports out of New Hampshire.
• it mostly for exports out of New<04:14:43.920> Hampshire.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• In 2022, the U.S. exported $75 billion in vehicles and parts to Canada and Mexico.
• In fiscal year 2024, Mexican food exports made up about 23% of total U.S. agricultural imports, while
• And this is because of nonsensical regulations, including the new fuel standard that was just recently
• standard that was including the new fuel standard that was just<03:41:25.920> recently<03:41:
• other regulations related to the fuel other regulations related to the fuel mix<03:41:33.279>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• this does is anybody who is unlawfully importing, transporting, or delivers, stores, or sales motor fuels

Bills: SB7, SB22, SB39, SB40, SB45, SB46, SB86, SB95, SB107, SB7, SB22, SB39, SB40, SB45, SB46, SB86, SB95, SB107

Keywords: voting rights, absentee ballot, protected classes, Alabama Voting Rights Act, felony conviction, election integrity, preclearance, Alabama Jobs Act, incentives, job creation, economic development, recapture provisions, capital investment, employment, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40

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• Weight of full fuel trucks.
• So, a major problem that we're having along the border is the unauthorized and illicit transfer of fuel
• The purpose of this bill regarding fuel trucks is to cut down on illicit or illegal fuel depots on and
• Non-aligned weight limits lead to inefficient routing, increased fuel consumption, and higher operating

Bills: SB35, SB1113, SB1365, SB1394, SB2243, SB2245, SB2589, SB2199, SB2200, SB 35

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• SB 2206 is especially important to the business community because research and development fuels progress

Bills: SB263, SB467, SB850, SB1030, SB1352, SB1453, SB2064, SB2206, SB2779, SJR84

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

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• Currently dyed motor fuel is restricted for off-road use only. This is the thing.
• more about it than I do, uh, but the, uh, apparently the weight is accepted, but not the red dyed fuel
• This is not about the weight, this is about the fuel.
• The um the red dyed fuel, diesel fuel is not taxed, which is a funny little uh part of this, and so which
• Uh, this just allows operators to use that fuel in the event of emergency in the event that they have

Bills: HB 341, HB 791, HB 1564, HB 1695, HB 1722, HB 1729, HB 1772, HB 2003, HB 2954, HB 2989, HB 3084, HB 3134, HB 3135, HB 3309, HB 3611, HB 3679, HB 3727, HB 3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• Currently, dyed motor fuel is restricted for off-road use only.
• Hate is accepted, but not the red-dyed fuel. Okay, say that again. I'm sorry.
• This is not about the weight; this is about the fuel. The red-dyed diesel fuel is not...
• This just allows operators to use that fuel in the event of an emergency, in the event that they have
• Just not advised, just the fuel type.

Bills: HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• crossings would simply be blocked by shorter, less efficient trains that require more locomotives and more fuel

Bills: HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates