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• The next bill is AB 192, the Transmission Accelerator Trailer Bill.
• This bill makes various changes to the transmission accelerator program.
• Most notably, it extends the transmission accelerator program from 2031 to 2036. ...to the transmission
• Most notably, it extends the transmission accelerator program from 2031 to 2036.
• ’s Transmission Planning Process Program.

Bills: SB330 , SB2069 , SB2095 , SB1721 , SB1433 , SB1316 , SB1280 , SB1455 , SB1456 , SB1457 , SB1459 , SB1461 , SB1463 , SB1465 , SB1466 , HJR1088 , SB1684 , SB378 , SB1447 , SB1920 , SB1443 , HR1047 , SB1877 , SB1884 , SB1365 , SB2174 , SB1525 , SB1810 , SB1771 , SB1805 , SB1916 , SB1530 , SB1847 , SB1990 , SB2060 , SB1992 , SB1579 , SB1778 , SB2132 , SB1623 , SB2067 , SB1589 , SB1441 , SB1224 , SB372 , SB1232 , SB1264 , SB1450 , SB2011 , SB2030 , SB1980 , SB1936 , SB1477 , SB1593 , SB1725 , SB1670 , SB1480 , SB1726 , SB1633 , SB1735 , SB1632 , SB1277 , SB1217 , SB1826 , SB1824 , SB1813 , SB1326 , SB1937 , SB1641

Keywords: elk population, wildlife management, Oklahoma State University, veterinary medicine, ecosystem health, habitat assessment, advanced nuclear energy, nuclear power, small modular reactor, SMR, microreactor, generation III+, generation IV, nuclear reactor, nuclear permitting, nuclear licensing, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, OCC, Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Development Revolving Fund

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• Even the most vaccinated communities and, dare I say, countries always saw transmission.
• We don't try to stop the rhinovirus; we try to stop transmission of the flu that comes up, what strain
• We try to stop transmission of the food that comes up, what strain we think is going to come up this
• We realized, along with the rest of the world, that this vaccine did not stop transmission or spread.
• We realized, along with the rest of the world, that this vaccine did not stop transmission or spread.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management

Summary: The Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management held a hearing on several emergency management bills, with most of the testimony focused on Senate Bill 539, which would prohibit COVID-19 mRNA vaccination or gene-altering procedures as a condition of entry, employment, school attendance, or access to public venues. Senator Durant and many public witnesses supported the bill, arguing that COVID-era mandates were coercive, ineffective, and harmful, and that the state should not require proof of vaccination in future emergencies. One witness, Joanne Tuller, testified in opposition, saying the government should retain authority to impose public health measures in emergencies and warning against permanently limiting that power based on the COVID experience. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 540, concerning the prevention of radioactive material discharge, with a Sierra Club representative and local residents opposing Holtec’s disposal of wastewater from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant and citing health, environmental, and economic concerns in Plymouth and nearby communities. Senator Driscoll testified in support of Senate Bills 537 and 538, describing them as measures to strengthen the Commonwealth’s strategic preparedness stockpile and to create a framework for emergency response during surges in hospitalizations, including temporary waivers of prior authorization when hospitals are over capacity. In addition, Dr. Jennifer Carlson testified in support of H.885, a resolve creating a special commission on the field of emergency management, arguing that the profession should be more fully professionalized and staffed by dedicated experts rather than part-time “second hat” officials. Several other bills on the docket, including H.883 and H.84, had no sign-ups. The chair closed each bill’s testimony section as the list was exhausted, and the hearing was adjourned without any votes taken during the session.

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• And so we have transmission costs with both P&M and, and Tri-State.
• So some of the savings that we've had have been eaten up with transmission.
• Uh, we're trying to build our own transmission costs and transmission system, but you know, if you look
• Chair, uh, you said transmission is expensive, distribution is expensive.
• Transmission costs are just increasing because New Mexico does not have enough transmission in the state

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• Menjivar, I ask you to support youth health and wellness, promote health equity, and curb STI transmission
• variations in sex, to be shared only when explicitly mandated for participation in a federal or interstate
• For participation in a federal or interstate program, or when the information is required because of

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and heard a prayer and pledge before moving through a long concurrence calendar and later Senate bill items. Early procedural actions included rereferrals of several bills to committees, approval of journal dispensation and adjournment-memory requests, and multiple unanimous-consent motions. The chamber also took up a brief moment of silence honoring Dolly Parton before returning to business after caucus recesses and a vote change on AB 1775. On concurrence, members acted on a wide range of Assembly bills covering housing, health, education, environmental regulation, elections, corrections, wildfire relief, tribal issues, alcohol regulation, and consumer protections. Many were described as technical, clarifying, or support measures and passed overwhelmingly or unanimously, including bills on behavioral health licensing, common course numbering, medical supervision sunsets, tribal child welfare, wildfire mortgage relief, Prop 65 oversight, water quality, and tied-house alcohol rules. A few measures drew some opposition, such as AB 1645, AB 1775, and AB 2348, but still concurred. The Assembly also adopted an urgency measure on AB 2663 to extend the Cocktails to Go program in time for New Year’s Eve. The chamber then considered numerous Senate bills. These included SB 608 on youth sexual health and contraceptive access, SB 633 on recycled plastic verification, SB 675 restructuring the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, SB 747 on civil rights accountability against government officials, SB 772 on housing infrastructure grants, SB 891 and SB 1379 on missing and murdered Indigenous people and custody-death transparency, SB 1077 on CalFresh shutdown contingency planning, SB 1105 on limits for joint law-enforcement operations, SB 1114 on protecting sensitive state data, SB 1125 on water rate assistance, SB 1208 on returning stolen cryptocurrency to victims, SB 1213 on zero-emission vehicle pricing transparency, SB 1237 on pay data enforcement, SB 1276 on child sexual exploitation and AI-generated content, SB 1322 on tribal housing grants, SB 1388 on affordable housing insurance, SB 1393 on fisheries management, SB 329 on drug treatment facility complaint timelines, SB 758 on nitrous oxide sales restrictions, SB 828 on fireworks licensing disclosures, SB 909 on public works enforcement fees, and SB 920 on gambling fee transparency. Most passed with strong margins; some drew notable opposition, including SB 675, SB 747’s urgency vote, SB 1105, SB 1114, SB 1125, SB 1237, SB 1379, and SB 1388. The transcript ends amid debate on SB 920, with Assembly Member DeMaio raising budget concerns before the record cuts off.

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• </c> Senate File 102, Wyoming Energy Transmission Study, an act relating to public utilities, sponsored
• Maybe we could talk about that. transmission study and ask that um transmission study and ask that um
• </c><04:04:35.920><c> Um</c><04:04:36.560><c> so</c> is transmission capacity as well.
• Um so is transmission capacity as well.
• Um, I bring you Senate File 72, Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.

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• Eminent domain, we've seen some eminent domain on transmission lines, especially the grain belt. 37 in
• Even though it's wind turbines, the Grain Belt Express is transmission; it's not generation. Right.
• The Grain Belt Express is transmission, not generation. Right.
• It keeps the same process in place, which is a requirement for all transmission lines, regardless of
• It's not a big transmission line. I'll move on. Let's see here.

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

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• </c> section for the energy transmission section for the energy transmission infrastructure<00:23:44.320
• So carry on. create new transmission capacity or create new transmission capacity or expand<00:24:32.559
• The Energy Authority transmission is explicitly called out.
• So when we think transmission line.
• </c> uh quote to finance energy transmission uh quote to finance energy transmission facilities<00:30

Committee: Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development

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• It's not necessarily that they can drive down Interstate 10; so they can get on a state forest road legally
• Maverick R on the Can-Am side, they now have direct-drive transmissions.

Committee: Joint Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee

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• requirements with respect to our cross-check program. which is what it's referred to in the election code, interstate
• There are a handful of states where state law allows for the unofficial transmission of election night

Committee: House Elections

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• </c><04:34:08.600><c> for</c> you're talking about transmission for you're talking about transmission
• It didn't commit anybody to build transmission.
• It didn't commit anybody to build transmission.
• It didn't commit anybody to build transmission.
• It didn't commit anybody to build transmission.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

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• During the Gulf War in 1990, FVAP initiated the Electronic Transmission Service, which permitted military
• During the Gulf War in 1990, FVAP initiated the Electronic Transmission Service, which permitted military
• In light of some of the discussion today, we have some concerns: electronic transmission, based on the
• Electronic transmission, based on the testimony of the proponents, may still be part of this and could
• Electronic transmission of return of ballots is the highest security risk.

Summary: The committee met on June 17, 2026, beginning without a quorum and initially proceeding as a subcommittee. Members heard several Senate bills, with testimony focused mainly on redistricting, Bay Area transit funding, and military/overseas voting access. The chair also announced committee membership changes and that SB 1369 had been pulled by the author. Written testimony was accepted through the committee portal, and public testimony was limited by the chair’s rules. SB 1414 by Senator Reyes would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County. Supporters, including Inland Empire United, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters, argued the bill would improve transparency and reduce political influence in map drawing. Opponents, including San Bernardino County and several local government/election groups, said the county’s existing advisory commission already provided substantial public input and raised concerns about cost. The bill was moved do pass as amended and re-referred to Local Government, with one no vote from Assembly Member Lackey; it was later taken off call and passed 6-1. SB 830 by Senator Wiener made technical changes to the administration of the Bay Area regional transit sales tax measure authorized by SB 63, including uniform ballot naming and county-specific ballot arguments. Support came from labor, transit, business, and advocacy groups, who said the bill would help voters understand the measure and protect transit funding. Members emphasized the Bay Area’s transit funding crisis and the need for local action. The bill passed do pass as amended, 5-1, and was later recorded as out 6-0 on call. The committee also approved a consent calendar containing six bills. SB 970 by Senator Cervantes addressed military and overseas voting after the federal discontinuation of the Department of Defense fax service used for ballot return. Supporters, including county election officials and local government organizations, said California needed a secure replacement to avoid disenfranchising service members and overseas voters. The Secretary of State’s office and Verified Voting raised security concerns and suggested a task force or more detailed standards, but the author and supporters argued the bill was urgent and should direct the Secretary of State to develop secure regulations. The bill passed do pass and was re-referred to Military and Veteran Affairs, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

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• it says whereas it is Federal Energy Regulatory Commission practice to accept new and upgraded transmission
• > graded</c> practice to accept new and upgrad graded practice to accept new and upgrad graded transmission
• costs via a presumption of transmission costs via a presumption of prudence<00:07:33.319><c> without
• lines there's no they not transmission lines there's no they not going<00:59:50.359><c> to</c><00:59
• And if the transmission line, or whatever you want to call it, distribution line, goes across a third

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

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• During the Gulf War in 1990, FVAP initiated the electronic transmission service, which permitted military
• In 2018, the electronic transmission service was narrowed into the DOD FAC service, which allowed military
• Electronic transmission as a possible solution, and with valid reason given the time and the distances
• We were opposed to the bill in original language, and it was the wording of electronic transmission was
• deleted, but there's still discussion as if electronic transmission originally... ...was deleted, but

Committee: House Military and Veterans Affairs

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• During the Gulf War of 1990, FVAP initiated the Electronic Transmission Service, which permitted military
• In 2018, the Electronic Transmission Service was narrowed into the DOD Fax Service, which allowed military
• the secure return of ballots for military overseas voters delivered through secure electronic transmission
• The crux of the issue is that any system relying on Internet transmission of ballot information will
• Right now the bill is restricted to secure electronic transmission. That is not acceptable.

Committee: Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related bills. SB 1175 would require lobbyists to file employment changes, terminations, and amendments directly with the Secretary of State through the Cal-Access replacement system, rather than through their employer or firm, to reduce delays and improve transparency. SB 1357 would protect the privacy of voters who sign a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition by omitting signatures and street addresses from the published notice and adding a disclosure explaining that the notice is not itself a petition. Both bills drew support from the Secretary of State’s office and election officials, with no opposition heard in committee. The committee also heard SB 1369, which would add safeguards to judicial recall efforts by requiring disclosure when signature gatherers are paid and shortening the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls from 160 days to 80 days. Supporters, including judges and trial lawyers, said the measure would protect judicial independence and safety amid what they described as politically motivated recall campaigns; one member raised concerns about treating judges differently from other officials. SB 1414 would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County, modeled on other California jurisdictions, to draw supervisorial districts through a more transparent process. It had support from good-government groups and only limited concerns from the county, which said it wanted further amendments. The committee then heard SB 970, which would direct the Secretary of State to develop regulations allowing military and overseas voters to return ballots electronically, with the author saying California should modernize as fax service declines and mail service becomes less reliable. County election officials and veterans’ groups supported the bill, while the Secretary of State’s office and voting-security advocates opposed it, arguing that secure electronic ballot return is not currently feasible and could conflict with existing law. SB 1420 would expand voter education and guidance around “sign, scan, and go” voting, which lets voters cast a vote-by-mail ballot in person at a voting site; supporters said it can speed processing and improve voter convenience, while the Secretary of State’s office sought more clarity on double-voting safeguards. SB 1310 would allow limited information from jury questionnaires to be shared with election officials to help identify possible voter-registration issues, but opponents warned it could lead to wrongful purges and harm eligible voters. All bills were voted out of committee, with SB 1175 and SB 1357 receiving unanimous support, SB 1369 and SB 1414 passing on 4-1 votes, and SB 970, SB 1420, and SB 1310 passing unanimously or near-unanimously after absent members were added on call.

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• During the Gulf War of 1990, FVAP initiated the Electronic Transmission Service, which permitted military
• In 2018, the Electronic Transmission Service was narrowed into the DOD Fax Service, which allowed military
• The crux of the issue is that any system relying on Internet transmission of ballot information will
• Voters know about those advances, safe electronic ballot transmission, DOD-11 Military Express Mail label
• Right now the bill is restricted to secure electronic transmission. That is not acceptable.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related bills. SB 1175 by Senator Rubio would require lobbyists to file employment changes and terminations directly with the Secretary of State through the new Cal-Access replacement system, rather than through employers or firms, to reduce delays and improve transparency. SB 1357 by Senator Ochoa Bogh would protect the privacy of voters who sign a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition by omitting signatures and street addresses from the published notice and adding a disclosure explaining the notice’s purpose. Both bills drew support from state election officials and were advanced by committee vote. The committee also heard SB 1369 by Senator Reyes, which would add safeguards to judicial recall efforts by requiring oral disclosure when signature gatherers are paid and shortening the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls from 160 days to 80 days. Supporters, including judges and trial lawyers, argued the bill would protect judicial independence and safety amid recent recall efforts, while one senator questioned whether judges should be treated differently from other officials. The bill passed on a 3-1 vote and was re-referred to the Senate Committee on Public Safety. SB 1414, also by Senator Reyes, would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County; supporters said it would reduce gerrymandering and improve public trust, while county representatives raised concerns but remained open to amendments. It advanced on a 3-1 vote to the Local Government Committee. SB 970 by Senator Cervantes would direct the Secretary of State to adopt regulations allowing military and overseas voters to return ballots electronically, responding to the loss of the federal DOD fax service and mail delays. County election officials and veterans groups supported the bill, while the Secretary of State’s office and voting integrity groups opposed it, arguing that secure electronic ballot return is not feasible and could conflict with existing law. The bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1420 by Senator Richardson, which would expand voter awareness of “sign, scan, and go” voting and require guidance on implementation; it was supported by election officials and advocacy groups and advanced to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1310 by Senator Choi would allow limited sharing of jury questionnaire information with election officials to help update voter rolls, but opponents warned it could lead to erroneous voter cancellations; the author narrowed the bill’s scope in response to concerns, and it passed to Judiciary. Several bills were held on call briefly until absent members were added, after which the committee completed its business and adjourned.

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• Are the substations and transmission lines nearby?
• As a generation and transmission cooperative, we've got about 2,300 miles of transmission facilities
• Of our 2,300 miles of transmission lines, we've got about 30,000 poles.
• We fly our entire transmission system annually to make sure that we've got all sectors of our transmission
• It does roll in all sorts of generation and transmission facilities. This is regulated as well.

Bills: SB1468 , SB1612 , SB1789 , SB2530 , SB2571 , SB2717 , SB2967

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

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• There was a transmission line that was required. It's required by NERC to build this transmission.
• It's required by NERC to build this transmission line, right?
• And Meta will subsidize 30% of a transmission line, a transmission line that we arguably, not arguably
• A transmission line that we arguably, not arguably, were going to have to build.
• What if I had to pay 100% of this transmission line?

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 267, which would change the membership rules for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors by adjusting appointment qualifications, term limits, and nomination procedures. Vice Chair Thomas explained the bill was meant to address the lack of nominations from existing entities and to allow the governor more flexibility, especially in smaller districts. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported HB 267 favorably. The committee then considered House Bill 478 on utility overcharge reimbursements. The bill, as amended, requires utilities to clearly label reimbursements on customer bills and sets a deadline for issuing refunds. After discussion with the Public Service Commission and utility representatives, the committee changed the reimbursement timeline from 45 days to 90 days and clarified that the bill would not interfere with larger settlement or regulatory credits. HB 478 was then reported favorably as amended. The longest discussion centered on House Bill 924, a consumer protection measure aimed at contractors who solicit residential property owners after declared disasters. The author said the bill was intended to curb predatory storm-chasing and fraudulent insurance-related practices, while still allowing emergency mitigation work. The committee adopted technical amendments and then a conceptual amendment shortening the catastrophe response period from six months to 30 days. Testimony was split: the Insurance Commissioner and some roofing industry witnesses supported the bill as a way to deter fraud, while other contractors argued it would hurt small businesses, limit legitimate door-to-door work, and not solve enforcement problems. The bill remained under consideration after extensive testimony and public comment.

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• When we looked at the number of transmission cases, and there hadn't been a lot in the last few years
• It would have It's for transmission<00:41:15.280><c> siting</c> transmission siting transmission siting
• And as you might imagine transmission.
• </c> 20 miles of transmission line. 20 miles of transmission line.
• </c> transmission costs, or not? transmission costs, or not?

Bills: SB8

Committee: Joint Natural Resources & Energy

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection

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• But realistically, the key cost drivers don't observe inflation: wildfire hardening, transmission...
• But realistically, the key cost drivers don't observe inflation: wildfire hardening, transmission expansion
• Last, I know I'd explored with Michael Ware and others on trying to streamline transmission grid corridors
• looking at the model that the state of Texas, they had dramatically and rapidly expanded their transmission
• Is that basic idea of trying to identify the streamlining of transmission grid corridors part of your

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Natural Resources heard Senator Becker present a broad energy and affordability bill focused on shifting certain utility-related costs out of rates and into a new public power fund structure. The bill’s major elements included using cap-and-trade climate credit revenues to provide larger and better-timed customer credits, especially for low-income customers; creating a fund to help cover wildfire mitigation, care and fairness, and other public-purpose costs; adjusting rate-setting and wildfire spending oversight; and streamlining permitting and CEQA review through programmatic environmental documents for similar projects. Becker said the goal was to reduce regressive costs in rates while still supporting climate and infrastructure goals. Support came from municipal utilities, community choice advocates, environmental justice and clean energy groups, and the Climate Center, many of whom said they supported the bill and wanted to continue working on amendments. Opposition came from the California Chamber of Commerce, utility companies, business groups, and labor representatives, who argued the bill would shift rather than solve cost pressures, create rate instability, and introduce reliability and investor risks. Several opponents also criticized the proposed funding structure and the inflation-capped rate-setting approach. Committee members asked Becker about the rationale for the power fund, the change from 85% to 100% of cap-and-trade revenues going to customer credits, the reduced frequency of wildfire mitigation reporting, and the adequacy of streamlined environmental review. Becker said the bill was intended to move wildfire and other public-purpose costs out of rates over time and to speed up review without eliminating project-specific environmental analysis. The committee ultimately voted to pass the bill on a due-pass recommendation, with members noting ongoing discussions on permitting and other amendments.