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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Water, Parks and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- Respectfully requests an aye vote. Okay. This enjoys a due pass as amended recommendation.
- Just respectfully request, and I vote. We're going to get this right.
- And I vote. We're going to get this right.
- No voting. Alanis? Not voting. Alvarez? Aye. Avila Farias? Bains? Bennett? Burner? Koloza?
- Gallagher, not voting. Hart? Colosa, aye. Gallagher, not voting. Hart? Aye. Hart, aye. Rodriguez.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- discretion operating millage as levied by school districts. to apply to such levies authorized by a vote
- but use a two-thirds vote threshold.
- By your vote, SB 746 is reported as a favorable committee bill. Gavel back to you. I'm on a roll.
- Chair: By your vote, SPB 7048 reports favorably as committee bill.
- Are there any senators that wish to be recorded as voting on bills before the committee?
Committee:
Senate Finance and Tax
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Ask for a yes vote. Further remarks?
- So I would encourage a no vote. Further remarks?
- I encourage a yes vote.
- I would urge a no vote. Further remarks?
- I'd urge a no vote. Further remarks?
Committee:
Senate Rules
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will unlock the machine, and the members will cast their votes. Has every member voted?
- Does any member wish to change their vote? Clerk will unlock the machine.
- The members will cast their votes. 50 ayes, 19 nays, 1 absent and excused.
- Clerk will unlock the machine, and the members will cast their votes.
- Members will cast their votes. Has every member voted? Does any member wish to change their vote?
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, and by your vote, C.S. for SB 530 is reported favorably.
- But it's important to really percolate on this as senators before we take this vote.
- So I'm voting for the bill, but I think we can go further.
- And by your vote, we're going to show SB 680 is reported favorably. I do have to apologize.
- Are there any members who wish to be recorded that may have missed some votes? Sure. Mr.
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Keywords:
Florida lottery, state lottery, lottery tickets, lottery retailer, Department of the Lottery, Division of Security, ball machine, lottery vending machine, instant tickets, online lottery tickets, major procurement, vendor disclosure, performance bond, retailer bond, security report, counterfeit ticket, altered ticket, false claim, ticket theft, fraud
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries considered and reported several bills. SB 530 on state lotteries was presented with two technical amendments adopted, including changes to lottery department contracting language and machine-purchase flexibility; the committee then reported the bill favorably. SB 204, which increases penalties for illegal slot machine operations to a third-degree felony and creates a declaratory-statement process for veteran service organizations to confirm machine legality, drew support from gaming interests and some soft opposition from a veterans group concerned about implementation; it was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up a proposed committee substitute combining SB 658 and SB 608 on water safety requirements for rental and vacation properties. The combined bill would require certain rental properties near water bodies or with pools to install specified alarms, locks, fences, covers, or similar safety devices, with enforcement through DBPR and a grace period for correcting some violations. Senators emphasized the bill as a response to child drowning deaths, including those involving autistic children, and the PCS was reported favorably. SB 980, as a delete-everything amendment, would create the Florida Agegate Act to restrict advertising, promotion, and display of non-FDA-approved nicotine devices in areas accessible to those under 21, with penalties and inspection authority; after questions about counterfeit products and enforcement, it was reported favorably.
The committee also approved SB 1708, which removes a three-year out-of-state practice requirement for veterinary licensure by endorsement while keeping other competency requirements, and SB 680, as amended, which creates a sales tax exemption for electricity sold to EV charging station operators and transferred to consumers, subject to metering and affidavit requirements. Several members recorded votes after the roll calls, and the meeting ended with an invitation to return later for another bill before adjournment.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 12th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we will possibly vote tonight.
- If not, we'll have a desk vote tomorrow on the floor for what you need to get caught up on.
- We will finish these couple of bills. ...and go to pending business and vote.
- Members, we're going to roll through some votes so that we don't have to do desk votes, and we will move
- Could I be shown voting no on Senate Bill 2497? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Bill.
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords:
outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, HB 685, municipal utility rates, water rates, sewer rates, local government code, rate discrimination, tax-exempt entities, sales tax exemption, ad valorem tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, municipal water service, municipal sewer service, utility billing, public utilities
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, please call the vote.
- Representative Whitaker: May I explain my vote? Chair King: Yes, please.
- Representative White, Representative Wilson, and Representative Whitten voted yes.
- /c><00:07:13.759><c> please</c><00:07:14.360><c> representative</c><00:07:14.840><c> Baker</c> the vote
- yes please all right I just wanted vote yes please all right I just wanted to<00:07:54.560><c> thank
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation held its first meeting of the 2025 session, welcomed new members and Vice Chair Susan Tyler Whitten, reviewed committee procedures, and introduced staff. Members also introduced several guests, including family members, interns, and visitors from Kenton County. The chair noted there were no minutes to approve because it was the first meeting.
The committee then heard House Bill 552 from Judge Executive John Sims of Falmouth County, who said the bill is a joint effort supported by KLC and the County Judge/Executive Association. He explained that the measure makes minor wording changes, replacing references to “jurisdiction” with “county or city” and changing “chairman” to “chair,” with the goal of ensuring smaller communities retain representation on local tourist commissions. Chair King added that the bill would allow a mayor or judge executive to appoint a county resident to a tourism board even when the tax district or business ownership crosses city-county lines.
After brief discussion and no further questions, the committee voted on the bill. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, with members present voting yes and Representative Whitaker explaining his support by saying tourism is a team effort in the counties. House Bill 552 passed out of committee and was sent to the House floor for further consideration.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- in the affirmative except those voting negative by a Show of hands.
- We are voting. All Senators to your seats.
- For all Senators' votes to count, you have to be present at your seat.
- Those wishing to vote no, please raise your hand. Thank you.
- I won't ask for a vote on the floor right now.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> only get to vote on the whole budget. only get to vote on the whole budget.
- </c> to on the wording of that vote. Okay. to on the wording of that vote. Okay.
- The vote Senate in a bipartisan manner.
- c><01:20:05.360><c> vote.
- We recognize there has to a voice vote.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> vote on this. vote on this.
- </c> vote at the end? vote at the end?
- </c> Vice Chair, for the vote. Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes aye.
- </c> vote. Chair votes I. vote. Chair votes I.
- Any no votes or votes members present. Any no votes or votes or<01:42:29.040><c> reservations?
Bills:
HB2392 , HB2462 , HB2423 , HB1771 , HB2081 , HB2334 , HB2336 , HB1666 , HB2375 , HB2415 , HB2451 , HB2373 , HB1641 , HB1694 , HB1695 , HB1986 , HB1797 , HB1879 , HB2034
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation, tax credit, employer incentives, commuting, environmental impact, flexible work arrangements, carpooling, bicycling, public transportation, consumer protection, subscription services, motor vehicles, ownership expectations, transparency, biodiesel, renewable diesel, diesel blend, B5, blending mandate, clean energy
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 2356, relating to parking, drew support from the Office of Planning, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Appleseed Center, Realtors, and the Hawaii Bicycling League. Members discussed the bill in the context of the planned stadium-area mixed-use development, with questions about whether parking would be built in structures rather than as large surface lots. Senators expressed support and noted the measure’s broader housing and parking-reduction goals, but no vote was taken during the hearing.
The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2699, which would create a fare-free youth transit program, a special fund, annual evaluations, and appropriations tied to the environmental, energy, and food security tax. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about whether the special fund met statutory requirements. The Department of Education and Department of Health supported the bill, as did the City and County of Honolulu DOT, Appleseed Center, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council, Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Hawaii Bicycling League, Our Children’s Trust, and numerous youth testifiers. Supporters emphasized reduced family transportation costs, better school attendance, improved health and mobility, and environmental benefits. One senator raised emergency-planning concerns about how children using free transit would be handled during events like tsunamis; DOT and DOE responded that emergency procedures are being developed. The chair said the committee would work on language changes, including a delayed effective date to July 2027, and defer decision-making until the 12th.
The final measure discussed was SB 2470, which would require leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements at state-controlled intersections, and create a process for community requests for accessible pedestrian signals. Appleseed Center, the Hawaii Association of the Blind, and the Disability Rights Center supported the bill, citing pedestrian safety, reduced collisions, and the need for audible cues for blind and low-vision pedestrians. Testifiers urged a phased-in approach that prioritizes high-traffic intersections. The hearing ended with the bill still under consideration and no final vote announced.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (06/02/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:16.760><c> be</c><00:08:16.840><c> willing</c><00:08:17.040><c> to</c><00:08:17.160><c> vote
- </c> I would be willing to vote for. I would be willing to vote for.
- By a vote of 14 to nothing, the committee adopts the recommendation that this bill not be recommended
- >> Are you going to vote on these by any means? >> Chairman Voss. >> Chairman Voss.
- on these by any >> Are you going to vote on these by any means?
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- You notice I didn't vote against your bill, okay?
- I noticed you didn't vote against my bill a few minutes ago.
- And all I can say is I got one vote, give me two, give me two.
- I got one vote, got one vote, give me two. Got two votes. Come on, got two votes.
- Give me two votes. Give me three, give me three. Give me three. Got three votes over here.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
literacy, adolescent, teacher education, high-dosage tutoring, reading intervention, workforce development, training programs, Bayou Growth Opportunity, funding, employment, skills gap, qualified employer, credential recognition, government growth limit, recurring revenue, state finance, Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund, fiscal responsibility, legislative sessions, regular sessions
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Feb 25th, 2026
Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Transcript Highlights:
- We voted on this on the floor last year as part of the SB 22 package.
- By a vote of 13 ayes and zero noes, you have voted H.J.R. 130 do pass. I move this.
- You have voted H.J.R. 130 do pass. I move that bill number 2086 be voted due pass.
- By your vote of seven ayes and seven noes, you have voted House Bill 2086 as due pass. Okay.
- By your vote of seven ayes and seven noes, you have voted House Bill 2086 as due pass. Okay.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on House Bill 3144 and House Bill 3160, both dealing with appeals of preliminary injunctions. The sponsors said the bills would allow a party to appeal a preliminary injunction more broadly, rather than limiting that right to the Attorney General, and they described the measure as a response to prior litigation and equal protection concerns. Supporters, including a Campaign Life Missouri lobbyist and Attorney General’s office counsel, argued the change would align Missouri practice with federal interlocutory appeal rules and protect both sides from harm while litigation is pending. Some members questioned whether the bills were aimed at pending Amendment 3 litigation and raised concerns about fairness and whether the language should apply evenly to all parties; the sponsors said one bill would be amended to match the other. No vote was taken on these bills during the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 1910, “Bentley and Mason’s Law,” which would require a person convicted of driving while intoxicated or drug-impaired driving that causes the death of a parent or guardian to pay child maintenance to the surviving children, with support continuing until age 18 or longer if the child is in college, and with arrearages addressed after release from incarceration. Representative Williams and several family members and victims testified in strong support, describing the bill as a deterrent and a way to hold impaired drivers financially accountable for the children left behind. Supporters said similar laws have passed in other states and cited a Tennessee case as an example of the law working in practice. Committee members asked about how maintenance would be calculated, whether the offender’s income would be considered, how civil judgments would interact with the maintenance order, and whether arrearages should accrue during incarceration; the sponsor said the bill could be refined and that those issues could be worked out.
Opposition to HB 1910 was limited, but one law enforcement witness said he supported the concept despite being listed as opposition, and another witness from MADD strongly endorsed the bill. The hearing ended with no action on HB 1910. In executive session, the committee voted HJR 130 do pass by a vote of 13-0. It then considered HB 2086, a bill relating to the practice of law, which drew constitutional and separation-of-powers concerns from several members; the final vote was 7-7, and the bill was reported as due pass despite the tie.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Democracy dies when eligible citizens are not allowed to vote.
- I ask you to vote yes on Senate Bill 1317.
- I ask you to vote yes on Senate Bill 1317.
- So I'm going to be a no vote. Thank you. Senator Carlson.
- I'm going to be a no vote, and I just wanted to be clear on why.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee began by welcoming a new Senate Page, Caleb Williams of Shelley, who introduced himself and answered a few light questions about his plans after graduation. The committee then approved minutes from February 10, 12, 16, and 17, 2026, by voice vote.
The main action item was Senate Bill 1317, which would create regional service centers to help school districts and charter schools share special education-related staff and services, especially in rural areas. The sponsor and department staff said the bill is intended to reduce duplication, improve compliance with IDEA, strengthen recruitment and retention of specialists, and preserve local control. Testimony from superintendents, teachers, parents, advocates, and others was overwhelmingly supportive, emphasizing high costs for contracted services, staffing shortages, and the benefits of shared regional models. Senator Zito raised concerns about the $1 million fiscal note, the use of real property, and the lack of clarity about how many centers would be created and where they would be located.
After discussion, the committee voted to send SB 1317 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation; the motion passed with Senator Zito voting no. Following that, the committee received informational presentations on two Idaho education programs: District 91’s PASS program in Idaho Falls, a tiered behavior-support model for young students, and Kootenai Classical Academy’s classical education model, including its curriculum, character education, and strong literacy results. The meeting adjourned at the scheduled hard stop.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I ask for your vote. So let's move on. Jetsons, here we come. Very good. Ask for your vote.
- By your vote, we'll show CS for SB 1362 reported favorably. Thank you very much.
- Then we'll take a question. 83474, and then we'll vote on that amendment.
- Members, by your vote will show SB 1370 reported favorably.
- And, Senators, by your vote, C.S. for Senate Bill 1220 is reported favorably.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
electric vehicle, EV, battery fire, lithium-ion battery, towing, wrecker service, vehicle storage, submerged vehicle, saltwater damage, fire marshal, fire safety, tow yard, impound, storage fee, administration fee, local ordinance, county ordinance, municipal ordinance, insurance coverage, motor vehicle insurer
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. Senator Harrell described the bill as a framework for vertiports and eVTOL aircraft, but an amendment removed the sales tax exemptions and narrowed the sovereign immunity provisions to vertiports co-located at airports. Supporters said the bill would help Florida lead in emerging aviation technology, while opponents and some members raised concerns about safety, local control, and extending immunity to unproven facilities. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee also considered SB 260 on storage of damaged electric vehicles. The bill, as amended, would allow local governments to set a daily administrative fee of up to three times the normal rate for storing EVs with visible battery damage or saltwater intrusion, reflecting fire-safety spacing requirements. Testimony from insurers, towing interests, and fleet operators focused on whether the fee was justified, whether cleanup language could lead to cost shifting, and whether more data reporting should be required. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably.
Members then approved SB 1352, which creates a secure online portal for license plate seizures and related DMV functions, preserves disabled veterans’ plate designations, prohibits license plate covers that obscure plates, and routes online license and ID renewals through county tax collectors. SB 1370 was also reported favorably; it closes a loophole so drivers who never obtained a license can still face habitual traffic offender penalties after repeated offenses. Finally, the committee took up SB 1220, a broad FDOT transportation package. After amendment, it retained provisions on trails, SunTrail, seaports, airports, drone delivery, autonomous vehicle protections, and FDOT coordination on federal funding, while removing the digital driver’s license provision and the rapid rail compact language. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Sep 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- on 1054, and I reluctantly voted for that bill then.
- And I reluctantly voted for that bill then.
- So with that, respectfully ask for your aye vote. Great. Well, thank you.
- The vote on that measure is 16-0, so SB 254 is out. Thank you, Senator.
- And so at the appropriate time, I respectfully ask for your I vote. Senator?
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy convened with a quorum and first heard SB 254, a major utility affordability and wildfire package authored by Senator Becker and coauthored by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris. The bill was described as combining wildfire mitigation reforms, $6 billion in securitized financing for future fire-mitigation capital spending, a public ownership/transmission financing program, tighter scrutiny of utility profits, clean energy permitting streamlining, stronger customer connection timelines, and a successor wildfire fund/continuation account to replace the current fund. Supporters, including the Governor’s office, TURN, labor, clean energy groups, utilities, and public advocates, said the measure would lower bills, stabilize utilities, protect fire victims, and reduce wildfire-related bankruptcy risk. Opponents and some local government groups raised concerns about affordability impacts, the volumetric wildfire fee, strict liability, and provisions they said could affect local control. After discussion, the committee approved SB 254 on a 16-0 vote and sent it to the floor.
The committee then held an informational hearing on AB 825, which would enable California to participate in a West-wide electricity market. The authors said the proposal could save ratepayers up to $1 billion annually, improve reliability by allowing California to draw on a larger regional supply, reduce curtailment of renewable power, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Support came from environmental organizations, labor, utilities, community choice aggregators, large energy users, and the Public Advocates Office, all emphasizing cost savings, reliability, and cleaner energy integration. TURN opposed the measure, warning that last-minute amendments removed safeguards against subsidizing out-of-state fossil generation and could expose California ratepayers to unwanted costs. Members questioned governance, exit rights, CPUC oversight, and local control, and the authors responded that the bill includes multiple safeguards, legislative reporting, the ability to exit without penalty, and continued local consultation. No vote was taken because the hearing was informational only.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDN Public Hearing - Thu Apr 10, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, seeing none, Vice Chair for the vote. Thank you, Madam Chair. Members voting on SCR 53 SD1.
- Seeing none, Acting Vice Chair for the vote. Members voting on STR 117 SD1.
- Seeing none, Acting Vice Chair for the vote. Thank you, Madam Chair. Members voting on STR 134.
- Members voting on STR 117 SD1. The Members voting on STR 117 SD1.
- Members voting on STR134. The Chair. Members voting on STR134.
Summary:
The Committee on Education heard three resolutions. STR 53 SD1 sought to have the Legislative Reference Bureau work with the Hawaii State Public Library System to identify rural and underserved communities needing better telecommunications access so residents can participate in the legislative process. Testimony from the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure, emphasizing that many advocates cannot always travel to the Capitol and need better access. STR 117 SD1 urged the Department of Education to work with the Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee and the County of Hawaii to inventory bus stops on Hawaii Island used by students and develop safety improvements; DOE described an upcoming live route audit, noted the large number of routes and stops on the Big Island, and said some stops are on private roads. The Department of Transportation, Hawaii County Council, the mayor’s office, and others supported the measure, and members discussed whether the effort could eventually expand statewide.
STR 134 asked the Department of Education to provide a detailed report on the true cost of producing school meals to improve transparency and avoid unnecessary price increases. DOE said it already tracks food, labor, benefits, supplies, equipment, and other costs to calculate per-meal costs, but does not currently include transportation costs in the same way; it stated its breakfast cost was $5.80 and lunch cost was $8.66. Support testimony came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, the Hawaii Hunger Action Network, and others, who said clearer cost information is especially important amid funding uncertainty.
In decision making, the committee amended and passed STR 53 SD1, reverting it to the original draft by replacing the Legislative Reference Bureau with the Controller and adding coordination with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office, while removing references tied to the LRB and the public access room outreach clause. The committee also amended and passed STR 117 SD1, shifting the lead role to the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee and adding a request for the County of Hawaii to consider funding the effort. STR 134 was passed unamended. Representative Souza was excused for the votes.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Pretty good agenda today of four bills and then we're also be at the end of our agenda voting out a couple
- war vote.
- I got more votes. than Donald Trump on the ballot. 1,863,000 votes in the state of Texas.
- of the foreign Affairs Committee to vote for it.
- No nays, and none present on voting. The motion prevails.
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
highway designation, veteran recognition, commemorative, transportation, Brazoria County, Texas National Guard, combat duty, military activation, state requirements, emergency response, active combat duty, military service, Congressional action, Governor responsibilities, Congressional declaration, state law, conflict, armed forces, congressional approval, war declaration
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 30th, 2026
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that H.J.R. 189 be voted due pass, that any... The motion is to vote H.J.R. 189 due pass.
- By your vote, 11 ayes and one no and one present, you have voted H.J.R. 189 do pass.
- By your vote of ten ayes and two noes, you have voted...
- By your vote of seven ayes, five noes, and one present, you have voted House Committee substitute for
- By your vote of 13 ayes and one no, you have voted House Committee substitute for House Bill 2908 and
Summary:
The committee first took up several executive-session items and voted H.J.R. 189 do pass by a roll call of 11 ayes, 1 no, and 1 present. It then adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 2139, with the substitute removing specific references to Sharia law and broadening the language to apply to foreign law generally; the committee then voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 2139 and HB 2175 do pass by 10 ayes and 2 noes. The committee also adopted a substitute for House Bill 3051 that removed manufacturer language and focused the bill on car dealers and the Department of Revenue, then voted that House Committee Substitute do pass by 7 ayes, 5 noes, and 1 present. Later, the committee adopted an amendment and substitute for House Bill 2908 and HB 2990 and voted that combined committee substitute do pass by 13 ayes and 1 no.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to House Bills 2388 and 2656, which would ban geoengineering, weather modification, and cloud seeding in Missouri. Sponsors and supporters argued the bills were needed to stop pollution, protect air, water, soil, agriculture, and public health, and to mirror laws or proposals in other states such as Tennessee, Florida, and Louisiana. Testimony from supporters included claims that these practices are already occurring, that federal and private actors are involved, and that the bills would provide a needed state-level prohibition and deterrent. Several witnesses also argued that weather modification and geoengineering raise consent, environmental, and health concerns, while a Missouri Farm Bureau representative said the organization opposes unregulated commercial weather modification as a proactive measure.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on a solar-energy bill, House Bill 2478, presented as a vehicle for a committee substitute focused on safety issues around solar farms. The sponsor said the substitute would likely address setbacks, fire safety, alarms or notification systems, soil testing, and liability/decommissioning concerns, while trying to balance landowner rights with neighboring property owners’ safety. Witnesses in support raised concerns about fire risk, toxic materials, runoff, and the loss of agricultural land, and some urged stronger civil liability provisions. Committee members questioned whether the bill should be handled at the county level, whether existing legal recourse already exists for damaged neighbors, and which provisions would remain in the substitute. No final vote on HB 2478 was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And I urge the members to vote no.
- </c> And I urge the members to vote no. And I urge the members to vote no.
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- If you are conservative, you vote.
- Please vote for secret police. Please vote for Representative<00:55:06.640><c> Fininky's.