Bills: HB517, SB110

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response

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• This gross sales utility will freeze the rates at those levels.
• . when it comes to the relocation of utilities.
• Okay, we'll start with a public hearing, and due to the... with a public hearing, and due to the fact
• Utilities are reimbursed for fully funded projects.
• We also locate utilities in the right-of-way because... also locate utilities in the right-of-way because

Bills: HB606, SB271

Keywords: HB606, Alabama, Department of Transportation, DOT, public highways, utility relocation, right-of-way, state right-of-way, road construction, bridge, tunnel, toll road, interstate highway, defense highway, utility facilities, broadband, telecommunications, cable, electricity, gas

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• Members, this is a pretty simple bill pertaining to the Public Service Commission.

Bills: SB137, SB164, SB165, SB49

Keywords: sewer, wastewater, public service commission, PSC, utility regulation, private utility, regulated utility, affiliated system, consolidation, rate jurisdiction, rate setting, wastewater management entity, common ownership, control, Jefferson County Board of Health, local constitutional amendment, public utilities, Alabama Code Title 37, Alabama Code Title 22, certification

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• For example, Encore Electric today has several CCNs on file at the Public Utility Commission of Texas
• Uh, I'll, uh, be clear and say that this is not a criticism of the Public Utility commission.
• I have the Geothermal Energy Alliance and the Public Utility Commission here as resources so you can
• House Bill 3826 would create the Texas Energy Efficiency Council under the Public Utility Commission
• Prior to consulting for Tesla in this matter, I worked for the Public Utility Commission.

Bills: HB 1951, HB 2715, HB 3092, HB 3237, HB 3278, HB 3511, HB 3592, HB 3675, HB 3778, HB 3782, HB 3826, HB 3970, HB 4016, HB 4049, HB 4341, HB 4344, HB 4406, HB 4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• However, concerns have been raised, particularly by the Office of... ...the Public Utility Commission
• I'll be clear and say that this is not a criticism of the Public Utility Commission and how they process
• Members, we do have resource witnesses if anybody would like to hear from the Public Utility Commission
• to move faster and clearing the docket for the Public Utility Commission to expedite the process.
• This bill directs the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality alongside the Public Utility Commission

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• As stated in the hearing notice, there will be a time limit of two minutes per witness during public
• field for public works contracts to build projects utilizing state funding or credit.
• This is an opportunity for an owner to utilize a tool.
• These are local public projects funded with taxpayer dollars.
• Where's the public outcry? Everything you heard today is from one group.

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• Chair and members of the committee, I'm Ken Sull with the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association.
• </c> Utilities Association. Utilities Association.
• practices and the public comment portion of<00:12:42.160><c> the</c><00:12:42.399><c> meeting.
• </c> permissive and uh, trying to give public permissive and uh, trying to give public bodies<00:15:49.680
• Thank you. >> And next is Kelsey Clim. sure that those are utilized and sure that those are utilized

Bills: HF4319, HF3295, HF3589, HF3587, HF3588, HF4295, HF3571, HF3895

Keywords: public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295

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• A crisis fixed income utilizing that.
• </c> operating in conjunction with utilities operating in conjunction with utilities that<00:30:45.040
• </c><00:34:37.399><c> Service</c> some changes to the Public Service some changes to the Public Service
• </c> Department for Public Health. Department for Public Health.
• Kentucky Department for Public Health Kentucky Department for Public Health into<01:12:54.520><c> a</

Bills: SB8

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• The commission and the Office of Public Utility Councils serve in the public interest to make sure when
• The Public Utility Commission of Texas.
• I send an application to the Public Utility commission staff.
• all the requirements that the public utility commission has.
• Public Utility Commission is in a tough spot as well.

Bills: HB 29, HB 685, HB 1633, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 1918, HB 2010, HB 2500, HB 2608, HB 2626

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• By uniting local governments, public and private utilities, we reduce duplication of effort and lower
• We do have a resource witness from the Public Utility Commission and the OPUC if there are any questions
• So you're registered as Ian Gretsch on behalf of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, testifying neutrally
• , El Paso Water Utilities, and the...
• Plan in-house, and it is a public-facing document to explain this to the public.

Bills: HB29, HB685, HB1633, HB1689, HB1690, HB1918, HB2010, HB2500, HB2608, HB2626, HB29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• The Commission oversees this. and the Office of Public Utility Council serve in the public interest to
• The process at the Public Utility Commission, right?
• There exist two entities: the Public Utility Commission of Texas, their legal staff, and the public.
• The Public Utility Commission staff may be able to tell you.
• The Public Utility Commission is in a tough spot as well.

Bills: HB29, HB685, HB1633, HB1689, HB1690, HB1918, HB2010, HB2500, HB2608, HB2626, HB29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

Bills: HB 346, HB 1360, HB 1510, HB 1606, HB 1804, HB 1805, HB 2156, HB 2391, HB 2767, HB 3022, HB 3044, HB 3272, HB 3293, HB 3493, HB 3809, HB 3824, HJR 110, HB 2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, ethics, transparency, political subdivisions, administrative penalties, compliance, religious freedom, commission, government, advocacy

Bills: HB 346, HB 1360, HB 1510, HB 1606, HB 1804, HB 1805, HB 2156, HB 2391, HB 2767, HB 3022, HB 3044, HB 3272, HB 3293, HB 3493, HB 3809, HB 3824, HJR 110, HB 2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, ethics, transparency, political subdivisions, administrative penalties, compliance, religious freedom, commission, government, advocacy

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• I'm a licensed public engineer.
• The Center for Public Policy Priorities.
• After the natural gas goals were put into law, the Public Utility... ...Commission built out rules around
• I'm Barksdale English with the Public Utility Commission, testifying on the bill.
• We have some public testimony.

Bills: SB388, SB455, SB917, SB925, SB1006

Keywords: dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules

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• I'm an engineer at the Public Utilities Commission. I am the here engineer at the commission.
• </c><00:05:37.680><c> Utilities</c><00:05:38.120><c> Commission</c> request the Public Utilities Commission
• </c> Um we have testimony from Public Um we have testimony from Public Utilities<00:05:49.000><c> Commission
• </c><00:06:07.440><c> Utilities</c> I'm an engineer at the Public Utilities I'm an engineer at the Public
• </c><00:06:42.200><c> Utilities</c> Um, this requests the Public Utilities Um, this requests the Public

Bills: SCR142, SCR39, SCR40, SCR83, SCR168, SCR96, SCR166, SCR172

Keywords: dust monitoring, public health, environmental quality, Waimanalo Gulch, air quality, particulate matter, community engagement, health risks, pollution mitigation, mattress stewardship, environmental protection, recycling, producer responsibility, solid waste management, environment, pollution, tourism, disposable bodyboards, polystyrene, marine ecosystems

Summary: The Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection held its final hearing of the session on April 17, 2026, and took up a series of Senate concurrent resolutions focused on environmental protection, waste reduction, and energy policy. Measures discussed included SCR 142 on dust monitoring near Waimanalo Gulch, SCR 39 on a mattress stewardship program, SCR 40 on banning disposable bodyboards, SCR 83 on a lithium-ion battery disposal facility, SCR 168 on a demolition waste reduction working group, SCR 96 on reporting on the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, SCR 166 on PUC considerations for a generational energy commitment, and SCR 172 on a comprehensive analysis to reduce costs and financial risk while meeting state goals. Testimony was generally supportive of the environmental and waste-management measures. The Department of Health supported SCR 39 and provided comments on SCR 142; Climate Protectors Hawaii supported SCR 39, SCR 83, SCR 168, and SCR 172; the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and Hawaii Reef and Ocean's Coalition submitted comments or support on SCR 168; and the Public Utilities Commission provided comments on SCR 96 and SCR 166. On SCR 166, Greenpeace Hawaii testified in opposition to LNG, arguing it would worsen pollution and climate impacts, while Earthjustice supported the intent but suggested amendments. Earthjustice also supported SCR 172 and offered friendly amendments to improve the study language. In decision-making, the chair recommended deferral of SCR 142 because an existing regulatory framework already addresses the issue. The committee then voted to pass SCR 39, SCR 40, SCR 83, SCR 96, and SCR 166 unamended. SCR 168 was passed with amendments to reflect OPSD's requested changes and to make the working group temporary, with a two-year term and annual reports due before session. SCR 172 was passed with amendments accepted from Earthjustice. Rep. Quinlan was noted as excused for the votes, and the committee adjourned after adopting the final recommendation.

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• I've talked to the universities, the Alabama Department of Public Health... ...Alabama Department of
• Public Health.
• So why would we not want to make sure that the information that gets to the public is indeed facts and
• Public, and so that's the perception that I'm getting from this in as much as we do not have this issue
• state and spend money in that state, you know, maybe there's an advertising agency there that is utilizing

Bills: HB134, SB217, SB180, HB157, HB92, HB335

Keywords: vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, bond financing, municipal bonds, county debt, local government debt, debt service schedule, bond disclosure, public finance, bond underwriter, county commission, city council, refunding bonds, swap agreements, interest rate swaps, derivatives, fiscal transparency

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• Utility customers are protected by the Public Utility Commission through original jurisdiction.
• Senate Bill 2160 places original jurisdiction over water and sewer utility rates with the Public Utility
• We need strong help from our public policy leaders to look into the Public Utilities Commission's insufficiencies
• This includes not only costs for the utilities and ratepayers, but also costs for the public utilities
• By forming a public utility agency, public entities will benefit from shared resources and the ability

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• Public testimony is now open regarding Bill 2661.
• As a result, many of our state's retail... ...public utilities are unable to meet public demand without
• We heard, though, that from the investor-owned utilities that, unlike governmental public water systems
• This is a public health and safety issue.
• Hearing none, the motion is adopted, relating to public utilities agencies providing authority to issue

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• As a result, many of our state's retail public utilities are unable to meet public demand without overpumping
• Investor owned utilities.
• Uh, we heard though that from the investor-owned utilities that unlike governmental public water systems
• This is a public health and safety issue.
• Relating to the public utilities agents providing authority to issue bonds, providing authority to impose

Bills: SB 1169, SB 1285, SB 1583, SB 1611, SB 1898, SB 1976, SB 2160, SB 2161, SB 2658, SB 2661, SB 2662, SB 2692, SB 1055, SB 1359, SB 2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2439 exempts single-user public or semi-public cold plunges...
• Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2439 exempt single user public or semi-public cold plunges.
• or semi-public cold plunges.
• or semi-public cold plunges.
• is a public service corporation or public power entity doing business in Arizona.

Bills: HB2051, HB2324, HB2439, HB2457, HB2686, HB2837, HB2875, HB2953

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, HB2324, fire code, fire marshal, state fire marshal, municipalities, cities and towns, county-owned buildings, county buildings, intergovernmental agreement, IGA, fire inspection, occupancy certificate, building inventory, local government, county government