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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Environment, Energy & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 5941 directs the State Building Code Council to exempt certain school districts from the
  • Washington State Energy Code requirement to include an onsite renewable energy system on new commercial
  • of 20 megawatts or more and is primarily engaged in providing a service described under the NAICS code
  • He also pointed to states like Texas as examples of places exploring flexibility and curtailment.
  • He said states like Texas and others have explored flexibility and curtailment, and that this has also
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pro-eating-disorder content creators speak in code words that fly under the radar of restrictions.
  • So Vermont recently enacted an age-appropriate design code that actually a portion of that law now is
  • design code goes a bit further to... ...age-appropriate design code, but the Vermont age-appropriate
  • We're never going to look at their code.
  • Hadley is a proud agricultural community. Hadley is a proud agricultural community.
Summary: The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee. Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb. A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Mar 21st, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Because they have to comply with zoning, building codes. They just want to know the rules.
  • They take the byproduct and use it for an agricultural use, and then they pump whatever's left.
  • It's called the procurement code.
  • , uh, and so that would help the agricultural industry and alleviate the pressure of.
  • It will transform our rural areas, help transform our agricultural base in New Mexico.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So first of all, I want to make sure that agricultural production, and specifically the food processing
  • And your first question about agriculture, they can be part of a program as well.
  • If we don't accept that agriculture needs to be part of the solution, we overlook the opportunity to
  • Our businesses pay nearly triple what their counterparts pay in states like Texas, more than 170% above
  • Connecting every Californian to the internet regardless of their zip codes and income.
Summary: The committee heard several energy-related bills. AB 710 would require investor-owned utilities to share critical circuit and grid information with local and tribal governments and community choice aggregators to help plan microgrids for resilience during PSPS events and wildfires. Supporters from counties and cities said better data sharing is needed to develop microgrids for critical facilities; PG&E and SDG&E opposed the bill as drafted, citing privacy and grid-security concerns, though SDG&E said amendments may address some issues. Members generally supported the bill’s goal, and the author accepted committee amendments. AB 2182 would restructure the CPUC’s industrial energy efficiency program so industrial customers’ funds are used for industrial projects, with less review and more focus on projects that reduce transmission and distribution needs. Support came from large energy users, with members praising the bill’s ratepayer protections and asking about caps, agriculture, and carbon capture; the author said agriculture could participate and carbon capture was removed from the bill. AB 2589 would require utility federal tax savings to be returned to ratepayers, building on prior legislation; it drew little debate and no opposition on the record. The committee also heard AB 2163, which would create strategic clean energy and critical mineral development zones, especially to support geothermal and lithium development in places like Imperial County and the Salton Sea. Supporters emphasized jobs, domestic supply chains, and state competitiveness, while some members raised questions about whether other zero-carbon resources should be included; the author said the bill could be receptive to those ideas. AB 2505 would allow hydrogen refueling stations to use dedicated utility meters and service lines, with supporters from the hydrogen industry and labor. AB 1577 would require data centers to report energy and water-use information to the Energy Commission and local planners; supporters said it would protect ratepayers and communities, while industry groups opposed the bill as too broad and duplicative, though they welcomed amendments narrowing the scope and adding trade-secret protections. AB 2065 would impose penalties on utilities that seek to recover prohibited or double-counted costs from ratepayers, and AB 2516 would create a California Grid Manufacturing Initiative to reduce equipment costs and expand in-state manufacturing; both drew strong support and some concerns about overreach and implementation. Finally, AB 2647 would direct the Energy Commission to study advanced nuclear’s role in meeting California’s electricity needs, with testimony in support from nuclear advocates and academics; the hearing ended before any final votes were taken, with several motions pending quorum.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

House in Session Mar 5th, 2026

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bar code 670587. Remove lines 339 through 443 and insert an amendment.
  • Bar code 706903. Remove lines 32 through 40 and insert an amendment.
  • Bar code 706903. Remove lines 32 through 40 and insert an amendment.
  • They don't have to move into a new building code.
  • And so my issue is that my cities have very strict codes.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for two fallen service members, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and several recognitions, including law enforcement officers and visiting students and advocates. Members then adopted the special order report and moved into the special-order calendar. The first major item was HB 7031, the annual tax package, which was explained as a broad measure covering sales tax holidays, property tax changes, tax credits, pari-mutuel tax reductions, vacation-rental tax collection, and decoupling from federal tax changes. Members asked about the fiscal impact of decoupling and the firearm-accessories holiday; supporters emphasized fiscal caution and the package’s mix of consumer and housing provisions, while opponents objected to the gun-related tax holiday. The bill passed 105-2. The House then passed CS/CS/CS HB 1177 on Space Florida and spaceport operations 107-0, with supporters saying it would strengthen Florida’s competitiveness in commercial aerospace. CS for SB 246 on specialty license plates also passed unanimously after a strike-all amendment that added several new plates, revised the Fraternal Order of Police plate, and tightened specialty-plate financial and nonprofit requirements. CS HB 697 on drug prices and coverage passed 100-0 after supporters said it built on prior PBM reforms by requiring fairer pharmacy reimbursement and limiting forced losses on drugs. CS/CS HB 1263 on the Office of Insurance Regulation passed 109-0 after an amendment clarifying fingerprinting requirements, and CS/CS HB 527 on insurance claim denials passed 100-0 with a requirement for human review before claims are denied or reduced solely by AI. The House also passed CS HB 1449 on the statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program 100-0 after narrowing the bill to out-of-network emergency services and claims at or below $50,000. CS HB 93 on protection from surgical smoke passed 178-0 after extensive emotional debate, with supporters describing it as a long-sought patient and worker safety measure requiring smoke evacuation systems in hospitals and surgical centers. Later, CS HB 1217 on prohibited governmental greenhouse-gas policies passed 29-0 after questions clarified that it would bar net-zero policies and related funding arrangements but not general energy efficiency or incidental emissions reductions; opponents argued it would preempt local climate and resilience efforts, while supporters said it protected energy reliability and affordability. The House then began debate on CS/CS HB 1461 on advanced nuclear reactors, with sponsors describing a framework for licensing and oversight of small modular and microreactors and supporters arguing it would help meet future energy demand and improve reliability.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Both of those areas are involved in the regions of agriculture and aquaculture, and aquaculture has been
  • And often, your zip code is the strongest predictor of whether you do.
  • . ...and green infrastructure in the places that need them most, regardless of zip code.
  • Westport is a rural agricultural community by the sea.
  • Westport is a rural agricultural community by the sea.
Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to environmental, natural resources, and maritime issues. Representative Markey testified in support of H. 1000, which would create a commission to study financing wastewater infrastructure, especially in southeastern Massachusetts and the South Shore, citing combined sewer overflows and impacts on aquaculture. Members agreed the core challenge is finding long-term financing for wastewater solutions. The committee also heard testimony on H. 902 to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, with supporters describing its role in expanding access, supporting underrepresented communities, and helping grow the outdoor economy. Related testimony also supported H. 986, which would codify the Division of Ecological Restoration and the Office of Fishing and Boating Access within the Department of Fish and Game, with witnesses emphasizing habitat restoration, flood reduction, public access, and boating/fishing opportunities. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 901/S. 597, “An Act Providing Nature for All,” which would dedicate existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to a new conservation fund. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trust for Public Land, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, and conservation groups argued the bill would provide a sustainable revenue stream for land conservation, parks, trails, wetlands, water protection, and climate resilience, while also advancing environmental justice and outdoor recreation. They said the state needs roughly $300 million more per year to meet land conservation goals and that the bill could generate about $100 million annually without raising taxes. Committee members asked about balancing conservation with housing and development, and witnesses said the goals are compatible and that the bill includes safeguards. Witnesses also noted similar funding models in other states. The hearing also included H. 1053, a bill to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Regional planning and watershed advocates said the river faces bacterial contamination, heavy metals, combined sewer overflows, and other pollution, and that a formal collaborative would help coordinate municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across the watershed and possibly across state lines. Another bill, H. 4109, would relocate harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor to allow reconstruction of deteriorating bulkheads at a waterfront industrial site; the New Bedford Port Authority, engineers, and the property owner said the change is needed for permitting and would support port modernization and jobs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on S. 641 regarding marine pilotage in New Bedford. Supporters argued the bill would remove a District 3 pilotage restriction and improve port flexibility and offshore wind operations, while opponents warned it would undermine the state’s compulsory pilotage system, weaken safety, and allow ship owners to shop for pilots. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 19, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • The fact of the eagle paths in Texas.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 1, 2025 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Code 84615 has been adopted.
  • Alex Haley from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is waving in support.
  • I'm Benjamin Meg, CEO of Bayou City Hemp Company based in Houston, Texas.
  • successful in doing that my freshman year, and so much so, Representative Robinson asked me to prime code
  • And it's unfair for the Florida Department of Agriculture to have to enforce whatever regulation that
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a lengthy agenda of bills, with the chair limiting public testimony to about one minute per speaker. Early action included passage of HB 203, which allows certain counties to opt back into transportation concurrency, as amended to narrow the bill to small counties. The committee also favorably reported CS/HB 43, allowing renters to reuse tenant screening reports for 30 days, and HB 897, a timeshare-related strike-all that clarified timeshare governance provisions and annual board meeting requirements. The committee then approved HJR 1,215, proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate tangible personal property tax for farmers and agricultural businesses, with support from agriculture and business groups. A major portion of the meeting focused on the committee’s hemp package. Members discussed the committee bill PCB for HAT-25-01, which would create a regulatory framework for hemp-derived intoxicating products, including licensing, packaging and labeling restrictions, testing, and sales limitations. Testimony was mixed: industry representatives and distributors generally supported regulation but urged changes on branding, packaging, milligram limits, and sales locations; convenience store and petroleum marketers opposed restrictions that would exclude gas stations; and consumer-safety and addiction advocates supported tighter controls, including bans on synthetics, online sales, and child-appealing packaging. The committee also heard and approved PCB for HAT-25-02, a companion tax bill imposing excise taxes on hemp consumables and beverages, despite concerns raised about possible triple taxation and higher compliance costs. The committee next passed HB 211, expanding the definition of farm products to include edible and non-edible plants and clarifying agricultural preemption on bona fide farm operations. It also favorably reported PCS for HB 561, creating a chief manufacturing officer role within the Department of Commerce, a workforce development grant program, a voluntary manufacturing promotion campaign, and required reporting, along with PCS for HB 563, which adds an annual fee of up to $100 for participants in the promotional campaign. Both manufacturing bills drew broad support from industry and economic development groups. Finally, the committee took up HJR 1257 and its conforming bill HB 1259, which would create property tax benefits for long-term rental properties owned by Floridians with a separate homestead. Supporters argued the measure would encourage long-term rentals and investment in Florida, while opponents from counties and cities warned it would shift tax burdens and reduce local revenue. After debate, the joint resolution passed 9-4 and the implementing bill also passed 9-4, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure Apr 7th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't know about Alabama and I don't know about Texas.
  • This is in Texas.
  • So Texas, just to be clear for the record.
  • Texas.
  • This framework is largely modeled after Texas prompt payment statutes.
Summary: The committee first took up HB 51 by Rep. Villio, a constitutional amendment to prohibit post-conviction bail for people convicted of aggravated offenses against minors. Members adopted a technical amendment to simplify the ballot language, heard a 6.8A report explaining the committee’s authority over constitutional amendments, and then adopted the report and passed HB 51 with amendments. Support was noted from law enforcement and district attorney groups. The main item was HB 526 by Rep. Dickerson, which would cap general damages in civil cases at $500,000 in most cases and $1 million for severe permanent injury, while leaving economic damages uncapped. The bill drew extensive testimony from trucking, logging, business, and insurance-reform advocates who argued that unpredictable verdicts and “nuclear verdicts” drive up commercial insurance costs and push businesses out of Louisiana. Opponents, including attorneys and victims’ advocates, argued the bill would unfairly limit recovery for seriously injured people and could harm sexual assault survivors and families in wrongful death cases. After debate, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying the cap applies per individual plaintiff rather than to the action as a whole, but then rejected a motion to report the bill; the roll call was 4 yeas and 5 nays, so HB 526 remained in committee. The committee then heard HB 173 by Rep. Bamberg, which would bar recovery for bodily injury or property damage by a driver who had failed to maintain required auto insurance for at least 30 days before the crash. Supporters said uninsured motorists contribute to higher premiums and should not recover large awards, while opponents warned the bill would punish innocent spouses, children, and other people who may be unaware coverage lapsed. An amendment was adopted to add the 30-day uninsured requirement, and the bill moved to opposition testimony, but the transcript cuts off before any final vote on HB 173.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure Apr 7th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that was in Texas, about that. This is in Texas.
  • So Texas, just to be clear for the record.
  • So Texas, just to be clear for the record, these incidents you're talking about happen in Texas.
  • This framework is largely modeled after Texas prompt payment statutes.
  • This framework is largely modeled after Texas prompt payment statutes.
Bills: HB37 , HB51 , HB173 , HB180 , HB192 , HB306 , HB366 , HB393 , HB485 , HB516 , HB521 , HB526 , HB638 , HB752 , HB817 , HB976 , HB1006 , HB1044
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Our forests and watersheds protect our water supplies, support agriculture, drive outdoor recreation,
  • prediction, response, and recovery. supporting local adoption of fire-resistant building methods, codes
  • So I would just say to the Chairman and to the Chairman, the Secretary of Agriculture who's from Texas
  • coordinate all of the stakeholders and resources, support land use planning, adoption of building codes
  • I've been working with our current Secretary of Agriculture, trying to continue a lot of our tree planting
Bills: HB471
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, which aims to address the ongoing crisis of wildfires exacerbated by climate change and the need for updated forest management practices. Various committee members voiced concerns about past federal management failures and emphasized the necessity for collaborative approaches involving local communities and stakeholders in forest management. As discussions unfolded, there were varying perspectives on the implications of certain provisions in the bill, particularly around regulatory changes and their likely impacts on public participation and environmental reviews.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Department of Agriculture. Department of Agriculture. &gt;&gt; Good<00:03:50.640><c> afternoon.
  • </c> commissioner, Department of Agriculture. commissioner, Department of Agriculture.
  • </c> Minnesota across the agricultural Minnesota across the agricultural spectrum<00:39:51.599><c> not
  • </c> have impacted uh the agricultural have impacted uh the agricultural economy<01:26:12.960><c> this
  • </c><01:31:54.719><c> feed</c> are based out of agricultural feed are based out of agricultural feed
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Your 2024 report on thriving Texas.
  • What is the, what is the, let me ask, let me go to North Texas, the new North Texas.
  • That that was in Texas. It was recoveries for Texas taxpayers.
  • Texas communities.
  • . and South Texas.
Bills: SB1 , SB 1
Committee: Senate Finance
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • agency land protection programs carried out by the Departments of Conservation and Recreation, Agricultural
  • Together, these investments support the goals articulated in the ballot petition, including agricultural
  • Recent similar measures along these lines have passed in Georgia, Texas, and Virginia, and Colorado will
  • The coalition decided that there would be three codes that we looked at.
  • We looked at just the sporting goods code.
Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition No. 25-15, H.5505, “An Act to Protect Water and Nature.” Committee co-chairs outlined the Article 48 initiative process and explained that the hearing was divided into expert, proponent, opponent, and public-comment sections. The first witness, Undersecretary Stephanie Cooper of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, described current state and federal funding sources for land conservation and outdoor recreation, said existing programs are oversubscribed, and noted that the proposal aligns with the Commonwealth’s 30% land conservation goal by 2030 and 40% by 2050. She also flagged possible governance clarifications in the petition, including board structure and administrative authority, while saying the administration has the expertise to manage such a fund. Proponents from Mass Audubon, the Trustees of Reservations, Mount Grace Land Trust, the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, the Authentic Caribbean Foundation, and Bemis Associates argued that Massachusetts needs a dedicated, sustained revenue stream for conservation, clean water, climate resilience, and public access to nature. They said current funding is inconsistent and insufficient, cited estimates that the state may need roughly $300 million or more annually to meet conservation targets, and emphasized benefits to public health, mental health, biodiversity, flood protection, and the outdoor recreation economy. Several speakers said the measure would dedicate a portion of existing sales tax revenue tied to sporting goods, recreational vehicles, and golf courses, and that it would support both urban and rural communities, including underserved communities. Committee members pressed witnesses on the bill’s fiscal and constitutional implications, including how much sales tax revenue would be redirected, whether the measure is constitutional, how funds would be allocated among communities, and why the proposal includes certain revenue sources but not others such as ticket sales. Proponents said the measure would likely direct up to about $100 million annually when fully phased in, that it was designed as a “subject to appropriation” mechanism, and that legal review had found it constitutional. They also acknowledged that the proposal would reduce general fund flexibility but argued it would create a long-term investment in natural resources. The hearing concluded after public testimony, and the committee announced it would accept written testimony until March 27 at 5 p.m.; no vote was taken on the petition at the hearing.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's in numerous states, including Florida, Texas, California, Colorado, and Utah.
  • And frankly, we've seen the products in states like Texas that was referred to by Mr.
  • Hinman. ...the products in states like Texas that was referred to by Mr.
  • , and fire codes.
  • , and fire codes.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Code detachment. The coders are the uh helicopters that we often used for domestic operations.
  • That's a Texas number in a California number. And that's it for me to get there.
  • ask folks one of the main drivers of the economy in Florida here, grid culture and tourism and agriculture
  • , agriculture, tourism, accurate but no turn defense number to 102.6 billion dollar 866,000 direct and
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • In California, refineries in Texas, or the resource supply also.
  • Texas to Arizona and then to California.
  • is classified as agricultural real property, rather than...
  • When land qualifies as agricultural, it receives a special valuation based on agricultural lease rates
  • Agricultural real property includes both the land and the improvements, so that agricultural valuation
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • The rest of it is in some sort of agricultural production.
  • Sanish Mine in Texas quit delivering coal. Submine in Texas quit delivering coal in '23.
  • Cattle Creek in Louisiana—no, excuse me, in Texas—was bought by one of the other mines.
  • If we can crack the code 2.0 for enhanced oil recovery, it'll be a great win.
  • We got by Winter Storm Erie, Andy was living down in Texas at that time, and a lot of other ones.
Summary: The committee met at the Coteau Freedom Mine in Mercer County, approved the June 2 minutes, and heard an overview of the mine from Coteau Properties president Andrew Hawbaker. He described the Freedom Mine’s production history, customer mix, safety record, reclamation practices, workforce, community involvement, and economic impact. Members asked about how long land stays in production before reclamation, how quickly it returns to agriculture, labor shortages, groundwater impacts, and which skilled trades are hardest to fill. Hawbaker said the mine typically disturbs land for three to five years, reclamation returns much of the land to agricultural use, and the biggest hiring challenges are electricians, welders, mechanics, operators, engineers, and accountants. The committee then heard from Public Service Commission Chairman Randy Christman on coal mining reclamation. He reviewed the history of North Dakota and federal reclamation laws, the PSC’s permitting and inspection authority, bonding requirements, contemporaneous reclamation standards, and how the state handles topsoil, subsoil, drainage, and revegetation. He emphasized that North Dakota’s program is well regarded, with frequent inspections and no corrective-action issues in recent federal reviews. Christman also discussed problems caused by federal coal ownership that can delay mine plans, and he answered questions about reclamation timing, wildlife easements, wind and pipeline reclamation, and whether similar bonding concepts could apply to data centers. In the afternoon, the committee received an update from Lignite Energy Council President and CEO Jonathan Fortner on the lignite industry. He highlighted the industry’s long-term role in providing reliable electricity, jobs, and tax revenue, along with North Dakota’s low electricity rates and strong grid reliability. Fortner discussed severance and conversion tax revenues, federal regulatory changes, litigation over EPA rules, carbon capture, critical minerals, and the potential for large-load customers such as data centers to support new coal generation. He said the industry sees a window of opportunity for growth and expressed support for new large-load development, while noting that diversified energy companies are also pursuing natural gas and other resources. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and adjourning for the tour.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Land Grant Sep 8th, 2025

House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're also working to get the community signed up for Code Red, which is an emergency alert system that
  • This acreage for agricultural purposes, Madam Chair, is significant because Lawrence, after one of the
  • You had these beautiful, lush agricultural fields.
  • We are a combined multi-state office serving Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
  • Some of that is in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. We also manage the mineral estate.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (03/11/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • An agricultural mentoring program for children and youth, and a community garden in partnership with
  • Types of uses and other land use codes or statutes such as state building and fire codes, local driveway
  • I want to say Texas.
  • </c> mentioned Georgia I want to say Texas mentioned Georgia I want to say Texas well<01:45:29.239><c
  • </c> say we you know whether it's the Texas say we you know whether it's the Texas law<01:45:33.679><
Committee: Senate Judiciary