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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/11/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The sales tax distribution is split between the River Centre complex, 40% of the proceeds, and 60%
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP-LAB Joint Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill breaks apart the electric system, separating generation from transmission and distribution.
- from transmission and distribution. from transmission and distribution.
- And if that those haven't distribution.
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although generation from distribution, although generation from distribution
Bills:
SB3326
Keywords:
renewable energy, energy storage, cost reduction, public utilities commission, Hawaii energy policies, 910, house, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Energy and Environmental Protection and Labor heard SB 3326, a bill concerning a study of separating transmission from generation in Hawaii’s electric system. Testimony was largely opposed. Life of the Land argued that true separation on an isolated island grid has not been shown to work anywhere and said the bill would waste taxpayer money. Hawaiian Electric and the Public Utilities Commission also opposed the measure, saying Hawaii already uses competitive bidding for new generation, that the bill would add cost, complexity, and reliability risks, and that a new study would duplicate prior work. In response to questions, the PUC explained its existing competitive bidding framework and said it had not seen an island system fully restructure in this way. The chair then amended the bill’s intent to require the PUC to open a proceeding for an independent, comprehensive analysis of the state’s energy pathways, including cost reduction, financial risk, state energy goals, and reliability, rather than narrowly focusing on separation. Both committees voted to pass SB 3326 SD2 with amendments, with the Energy committee adopting the recommendation unanimously and the Labor committee adopting it with one reservation and two no votes.
The Energy and Environmental Protection Committee then took up SB 2497 SD2, which would require electric utilities other than cooperatives to provide transparent, publicly accessible customer bill impact analyses and annual reports to the PUC. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the PUC offered comments, with the PUC supporting the intent. Life of the Land said the proposed disclosure requirements would be too complex for most ratepayers to use meaningfully, while Hawaiian Electric said the bill could raise costs and slow projects, though it acknowledged some of the language changes and said much of the information is already available through existing planning and regulatory processes. Hawaii Clean Power Alliance and one individual testified in support. No vote was taken on SB 2497 SD2 during the excerpt.
The committee also heard SB 3183 SD2, which would bar higher-income taxpayers from claiming the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for certain residential solar systems and would change refundability rules. The Department of Taxation, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the Tax Foundation offered comments, while the Hawaii Solar Energy Association and numerous companies and individuals opposed the bill. Opponents raised concerns about impacts on financing models and the solar market. Members asked the Department of Taxation for data on how credits are claimed by homeowners versus third-party owners and on the refundability of the credit; the department said it did not have the information immediately available but would follow up. The chair indicated decision-making would likely be deferred to allow further review, and no vote was taken in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There were distributed denial-of-service attacks directed at election systems.
- There were distributed denial-of-service attacks directed at election systems.
- There were distributed denial-of-service attacks directed at election systems.
- Again, we just distribute it. We don't get any of the money. We're just the pass-through.
- Again, we just distribute it. We don't get any of the money. We're just the pass-through.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- But it is distributed once a year, so that is a risk of this program.
- Since then, there were a few additional distributions.
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to trust fund funds to be distributed to trust fund funds to be distributed
Summary:
The Department of Education’s Bureau of Wellness and Nutrition presented an overview of the school meal and child nutrition programs it administers, including the National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), After School Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Special Milk Program. Staff explained which programs are federally funded through USDA, which have state matching funds, and how reimbursement rates are set for different programs and fiscal years. They also walked the committee through a packet showing reimbursement tables, state and federal funding totals, and eligibility data.
Members focused much of their questioning on how state and federal reimbursements work for lunch and breakfast, why lunch is shown as a state match while breakfast has meal-based breakdowns, and how the department allocates funds in the budget. The department explained that lunch uses a set state match tied to federal requirements, while breakfast reimbursement is based on meals served. They also reviewed FY 22-24 funding trends, noting higher federal spending during COVID-era waivers and lower amounts as those waivers ended. A committee member asked for the data in Excel and the department agreed to provide it.
The discussion also covered summer meal programs and the distinction between the Summer Food Service Program and Summer EBT. Staff explained that SFSP provides meals at approved open or closed sites, while Summer EBT is a separate DHHS-run benefit program that provides funds to families; the two programs coordinate through data sharing but are not the same. Members also discussed CEP, with staff explaining that New Hampshire currently has three schools participating, that the qualifying threshold was reduced from 40% to 25% identified students, and that districts must cover the non-federal share with non-federal funds. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Extra Attorney General Office funding 3/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Therefore, I'm asking for it now so that when it's procured, it can be distributed. >> So then if the
- procured,<00:02:37.680>
it <00:02:37.840>can <00:02:38.000>be <00:02:38.160>distributed - procured, it can be distributed. procured, it can be distributed.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:07 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- requiring additional registration fees for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and distributing
- Road Fund, and adjusting certain formulaic distributions of motor vehicle fees.
- requiring additional registration fees for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and distributing
- the additional fees to the State Road Fund, adjusting certain formulaic distributions of motor vehicle
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- requiring additional registration fees for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and distributing
- the additional fees to the state. road fund, and adjusting certain formulaic distributions of motor
- vehicles, requiring additional registration fees for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and distributing
- the additional fees to the State Road Fund, adjusting certain formulaic distributions of motor vehicle
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG DEFER Public Hearing 04-21-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- separation of ownership and control of electric energy generation services from transmission and distribution
- transmission<00:04:56.760>
and services from transmission and services from transmission and distribution - <00:04:58.720>
We <00:04:58.880>also <00:04:59.160>agreed distribution services - We also agreed distribution services.
- My concern, because one of the comments that was made is about separating generation and distribution
Keywords:
pedestrian safety, raised crosswalks, Honolulu, traffic infrastructure, school zone, HCR154, Hele-On, Hele-On Shared Ride Program, County of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Mass Transit Agency, shared ride, paratransit, accessible transportation, ADA, mobility devices, wheelchair accessible, kupuna, seniors, elderly
Summary:
The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs reconvened on April 21 and took up a series of House Concurrent Resolutions, with no public testimony. Members first approved HCR 43, urging raised crosswalks near Ala Wai Elementary at University Avenue, Malkiki Street, and Kamoku Street to improve student safety, and HCR 154, asking Hawaii County to expand the Heleon shared ride program islandwide, including rural and underserved areas. They also passed HCR 165, calling for permanent pickleball nets and court lighting at Kamilo Iki Community Park, and HCR 186, urging the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend health care authorization renewals for people affected by the Red Hill water contamination crisis.
The committee then approved HCR 200, which urges the Department of Defense to reassess prior CERCLA-related closure decisions in light of evolving PFAS science. Members said the measure was intended to help keep PFAS out of the water system. HCR 202, establishing a legislative task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, was amended before passage to expand the task force’s scope to include separation of generation from transmission and distribution, add Senate leadership representation, and include representatives from the Agricultural Development Corporation and the Farm Bureau. Several members supported the amended version with reservations, expressing concern about possible cost impacts from separating generation and distribution.
Finally, the committee passed HCR 206 HD1, which requests the Hawaii State Energy Office to convene a working group to study the impacts of large data centers on utilities, ratepayers, natural resources, and climate goals. All measures were adopted by the committee, with HCR 202 passing with amendments and the others passing unamended. The meeting then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- for adopting non-prosecution policies that violate Texas law concerning marijuana possession and distribution
- ..action to pursue those out-of-state distributors, manufacturers, and anyone in that chain of distribution
- So we're saying subsection A does not prohibit the possession or distribution.
- Saying does not prohibit the possession, distribution, delivery, or provision of one of these drugs,
- So, for instance, you've got a defense if the possession, distribution, transport, or provision of the
Keywords:
biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 2506 revises the distributions of fuel sales tax proceeds and caps the distribution of funds
- Senate Bill 2506 revises the distributions of fuel sales tax proceeds and caps the distribution of funds
- The county court judgeships are distributed as follows.
- The county court judgeships are distributed as follows. 20th judicial court.
- The county court judgeships are distributed as follows.
Summary:
The Senate began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into floor consideration of the 2026-2027 budget. Appropriations Chair Hooper presented Senate Bill 2500, describing a $115 billion budget that reduces overall spending from the prior year, maintains reserves, and includes a 3% pay raise for state employees and 5% raises for state law enforcement, firefighters, correctional officers, and park rangers. Committee chairs then outlined major spending in their areas, including K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/tourism/economic development, and environmental and agricultural programs. Highlights included increased funding for school scholarships and safety, workforce and university programs, Medicaid and child welfare, corrections operations, affordable housing, rural communities, Everglades and water quality projects, and infrastructure.
Members then asked detailed questions about several budget items. Senators sought clarification on the Emergency Management Trust Fund, arts and cultural grants, Florida Forever land acquisition versus conservation easements, teacher salaries, charter school capital outlay funding, EASE grants, New College funding, DOC inmate counts and reimbursement, lottery staffing, concealed weapons licensing positions, election security funding, iBudget waiver support, ADAP funding, Medicaid hospital rate reductions, and scholarship and enrollment supplements in K-12 education. Chairs explained that some reductions reflected technical shifts or right-sizing, that some funds were being moved below the line for better tracking, and that several items—such as ADAP and corrections operations—would likely remain conference issues with the House.
After questions, the Senate substituted House bills for the budget and implementing measures and adopted amendments placing the Senate language onto the House vehicles to prepare for conference. The chamber passed the budget-related bills and several conforming measures, including bills on retirement, fuel taxes, the state agency law enforcement radio system, court trust funds, judgeships, and K-12 and higher education conforming changes. Votes on the major bills were overwhelmingly unanimous or near-unanimous, and the Senate repeatedly voted to accede to the House’s request for conference on the substituted bills.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 1, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- critical in addressing the increasing number of overdose fatalities linked to the illicit drug distribution
- The bill expands third-degree murder to include cases where the unlawful distribution of a controlled
- The bill expands third-degree murder to include cases where the unlawful distribution of a controlled
- But it does substantively add that the person distributing the drug needs to know or reasonably should
- saying is that the minor would have to know or should have known that the drug that they were distributing
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard and voted on a series of bills dealing with traffic enforcement, drug-related homicide charges, vessel regulation, crime-stoppers records, cyber harassment, pawn data sharing, hotel removals of nonpaying guests, and Fish and Wildlife Commission authority. Members and witnesses generally framed the bills around public safety, law enforcement efficiency, victim protection, and property rights, while several bills drew concerns about criminal penalties, due process, and impacts on workers or families. Public testimony included support from sheriffs, police chiefs, AARP, hospitality workers, civil liberties groups, and industry representatives, depending on the bill.
PCS for CSHB 351, creating a criminal offense for dangerous excessive speeding, passed 13-4 after debate over whether the new offense would expand search-and-seizure authority and whether the penalties were too harsh. HB 457, which expands third-degree murder to include unlawful distribution of controlled substances resulting in death and removes the under-18 exclusion, was amended to add a knowledge/should-have-known fentanyl standard and then passed unanimously 17-0. CS for HB 1285 on disposition of migrant vessels and HB 1149 on vessel accountability both passed unanimously after brief discussion and a cleanup amendment on HB 1149.
HB 397, providing a public records exemption for Crime Stoppers organizations, passed 16-0 after a clarifying amendment. HB 1451 on sexual cyber harassment also passed 16-0 after an amendment expanding definitions, penalties, civil remedies, and limitations periods. PCS for HB 1359, requiring FDLE to study a statewide pawn database, passed 16-0 with support from law enforcement and concerns about linking local systems and private vendors.
CSHB 535, which clarifies when guests in public lodging establishments may be removed for nonpayment and also addressed service-charge language affecting gratuities, generated the most extended debate and strong opposition from hospitality workers and labor advocates over due process and tipped income. Supporters argued it would clarify transient occupancy and protect property owners, but the bill passed 11-6. Finally, CS/HB 1133 on Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission appointments and warrant requirements for FWC officers passed 16-0 after an amendment requiring warrants or probable cause for entry onto private land. The meeting adjourned after all agenda items were reported favorably.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 20th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm, I'm not saying it's not for folks that have a wide distribution reach, whether it's national or
- If a manufacturer is required to do that for Texas, they are not going to distribute that packaging outside
- Can you, are you able to answer the question I asked of the last individual with regard to distribution
- How are we currently doing that distribution? Is that a different distribution?
- national basis, um, I would, I would need to get more information to talk about international distribution
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, May 21, 2026 - PM
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- ize transmission and distribution ize transmission and distribution planning<01:11:28.080>
and - We do have distribution lines.
- We do have um distribution<03:09:04.399>
lines. - We don't own distribution lines.
- what that means for the distribution what that means for the distribution co-op.<03:12:28.319>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/09/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- And that all started when we did public naloxone distribution.
- And that all started when we did public naloxone distribution.
- Public naloxone distribution.
- <01:54:42.400>
fentanyl that we see to be distributing fentanyl that we see to be distributing - <01:55:08.320>
alcohol New Hampshire for distributing alcohol New Hampshire for distributing
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- But there's just an exercise that we want to look at to make sure everything is being distributed properly
- appointed by the lieutenant governor. make sure everything is being make sure everything is being distributed
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and <00:02:42.000>it <00:02:42.720>creates <00:02:43.120>a distributed - properly and it creates a distributed properly and it creates a sales<00:02:43.480>
tax <00:02
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 338, which would create a construction training assistance fund by diverting 2.75% of contractor tax revenue into grants administered by the Office of Workforce Development through Accelerate Mississippi. The grants would support construction-related programs at public community colleges and K-12 school systems to help expand training in a high-demand, high-wage sector. During questions, a senator noted the contractor tax is 3.5% and asked for the exact diversion amount before floor consideration. The committee then voted title sufficient do pass and reported the bill out.
The committee next considered House Bill 898, which creates a sales tax diversion study committee to review concerns about whether sales tax diversions are being properly distributed, especially in cases where businesses may have listed the wrong address. An amendment offered by Senator Johnson added a representative of a destination marketing organization appointed by the lieutenant governor. The amendment was adopted.
In discussion of HB 898, a senator asked whether the study would include county businesses such as Dollar General, and was told the committee would study municipalities only. After that clarification, the committee voted title sufficient do pass as amended and then voted to rise and report the bill.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
SB 2133 Conference Committee Apr 15th, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- for the personalized plates, or SRPs, as we call them, and that money would go into the highway distribution
- And once again, the highway distribution fund is 60% to the state, 38% to the county, and 3.5% to the
- So all that money gets distributed back. ...back into our counties, cities, townships, and the portion
- pretty good cause to put that money towards, and knowing that that's where it goes and then can be distributed
Summary:
The conference committee on Senate Bill 2133 met to resolve the remaining disagreement over fees for a proposed blackout specialty license plate. The Senate held to a $25 annual fee after dropping an initial $15 fee, while the House argued for $10 or, at most, $20, saying the plate does not support a cause and should be priced to encourage use. Members also discussed whether the plate should be treated like other specialty plates and whether any revenue should be dedicated to a specific purpose, but no particular cause was identified.
The Department of Transportation testified that the $25 annual fee would go into the highway distribution fund, the same as personalized plate fees, and explained that the fund is distributed to the state, counties, and townships. DOT estimated the blackout plate could be very popular, projecting about 10% of eligible vehicles and motorcycles might choose it, based on experience in Minnesota and other states. Members noted that Minnesota saw strong demand even with higher fees.
After discussion, the committee moved and adopted the Corey amendment setting the annual fee at $25. The roll call showed support from the Senate chair and Senator Paulson, with Representative Johnston voting no and Representatives Casper and Hendricks voting yes. With the amendment adopted, the committee reached agreement and adjourned, with Senate and House members designated to carry the report forward.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Texas Department of Transportation, many of you all do know we've got 25 districts, uh, distributed
- Uh, and as Brandy just testified, the UTP, uh, distributes funds across the state, to all the regions
- And what we plan to do is provide a quarterly distribution of plates.
- Uh, well, that's going to be distributed throughout the 12 months, so we have some annual data, but for
- Texas oil and gas industry depends on ports to distribute its products globally.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/15/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- DISTRIBUTED GENERATION, THAT THERE WERE GROUPS OF PEOPLE THAT WERE HOLDING UP THE GRID AND THAT THERE
- "Madam President, distributing energy is already in this very moment lowering energy costs.
- >> MADAM PRESIDENT, DISTRIBUTING ENERGY IS ALREADY IN THIS VERY MOMENT LOWERING ENERGY COSTS.
- We have programs to help you to distribute energy programs that will immediately lower your bills as
- WE HAVE PROGRAMS TO HELP YOU TO DISTRIBUTE ENERGY PROGRAMS THAT WILL IMMEDIATELY LOWER YOUR BILLS AS
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of utility and public service bills and resolutions. A resolution sponsored by Senator Scarcella-Spanton designating April 9, 2026, as Yellow Ribbon Day was adopted after remarks honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The chamber then moved through several Public Service Law measures focused on utility affordability, consumer protections, and PSC procedures, with some bills laid aside and others advanced.
Among the bills passed were measures by Senators Mayer, Cleare, Hinchey, Comrie, and Parker. Debate on the Mayer bill centered on limiting utility expenses and fees recoverable in rate cases; supporters said it was part of a broader package to reform PSC practices, while opponents argued it would not lower current bills and had been softened from earlier versions. The Webb bill creating a residential utility usage monitoring program drew extended debate over whether it would meaningfully reduce costs, who would pay for the program, and whether it could lead to government monitoring of household usage; supporters said it would give consumers more control and transparency, while critics said it would not lower rates. The Gonzalez bill, which would add consumer protections during PSC investigations and delay shutoffs in certain circumstances, also passed after questions about whether it applied to rate cases, with the sponsor saying rate cases were explicitly excluded.
Several members explained their votes, with supporters emphasizing affordability, transparency, and consumer protection, and opponents arguing the package would not address immediate rate relief and could burden ratepayers or encourage nonpayment. Senator Tedisco and others criticized PSC appointments and state energy policy, while Democratic sponsors argued the bills were part of a longer-term effort to reform utility regulation and address climate and affordability concerns. The chamber restored multiple bills to the non-controversial calendar before final votes, and the recorded results showed passage of the major utility bills by substantial margins, along with one amendment appeal being ruled nongermane and rejected.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- note that House Third Reading 29, Sherwood, does change that footnote and the way those funds are distributed
- House Third Reading 29, Sherwood, does change that footnote and the way those funds are distributed slightly
- Section 316, the federal mineral royalties distribution, was also deleted entirely.
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royalties 316, the federal moral royalties 316, the federal moral royalties distribution - distribution, was also deleted entirely. distribution, was also deleted entirely.
Keywords:
911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development