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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The data center industry is committed to paying its full cost of service for electricity.
- This approach is not specific to a particular industry, which we believe is the right approach.
- Most industries that are investing hundreds of millions of dollars are in manufacturing and require a
- Now, some industrial users have been exempt from that. But let's not forget, all of them have not.
- I'm here on behalf of the Minnesota Solar Energy Industry Association to talk about agrivoltaics.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What goes on in Guthrie, particularly in the film and music industry. Mr.
- Members of the JCR 4032 is the industry agreed to language to assess themselves for some fees.
- Then it says, or to grow local industries.
- What kind of local industries might be growing with these dollars? Thank you for the question.
- To get industry in to build their community.
Bills:
HB3257 , HB3176 , HB3544 , HB3619 , HB3546 , HB1782 , HB2293 , HB4358 , HB3081 , HB3983 , HB3790 , HJR1023 , HB4139 , HB3297 , HB3041 , HB3673 , HB4105 , HB3338 , HB3048 , SR33 , SCR21 , SCR20 , HB4030 , HB4031 , HB4032 , HB4034 , HB4036 , HB4037 , HB4038 , HB4040 , HB4041 , HB4042 , HB4043 , HB4045 , HB4046 , HB4047 , HB4048 , HB4044 , HB4050 , HB4051 , HB4052 , HB4053 , HB4054 , HB4056 , HB4057 , HB4071 , HB4065 , HB4067 , HB4072 , HB2992 , HB4338 , HB4170
Keywords:
veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, social AI companions, minors, emotional attachment, safety protocols, civil penalties, parental controls, geographic information
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 19th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- debate, I think made clear to me how convoluted and opaque and complicated we now make almost any industry
- on one about treatments not covered by insurance, and certainly if we find any bad actors in the industry
- have spoken with the dental groups, and I think it just considering how insurance is run in other industries
Bills:
SR29 , SB667 , SB1466 , SB1942 , SB1989 , SB1670 , SB1716 , SB1521 , SB1273 , SB1433 , HJR1032 , SB1969 , SB1953 , SB1277 , SB1287 , SB1061 , SB1916 , SB1589 , SB2178 , SB1444 , SB1438 , SB1501 , SB1873 , SB1364
Keywords:
Black History Month, Black Oklahomans, civil rights, Tulsa Race Massacre, Greenwood, Jim Crow, segregation, all-Black towns, Boley, Langston University, Clara Luper, NAACP Youth Council, Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail, Black history, African American history, racial justice, commemorative resolution, Black excellence, state history, heritage month
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- it remains a critically important issue for a major part of our economy, which is the oil and gas industry
- and our petrochemical industry.
- The position of my family was that this is an industry we don't know much about.
- This is designed to enhance and protect a burgeoning industry that's important to this state.
- This industry is my home too, supported by 30 years of experience and commitment to public service. was
Bills:
HB2242 , HB2446 , HB2799 , HB4502 , HB2920 , HB2790 , HB5620 , HB5060 , HB5076 , HB5080 , HB5081 , HB5128 , HB5130 , HB3847 , HB5116 , HB2969 , HB4546 , HB4202 , HB5624 , HB3964 , HB4803 , HB872 , HB4775 , HB4777 , HB4961 , HB5570 , HB2988 , HB4260 , HB1375 , HB5009 , HB5411 , HB5134 , HB4388 , HB3095 , HB1387
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Keywords:
constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Feb 11th, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- It also provides that all funds collected from these fines will be deposited in the Air Pollution Control
- expect the DEP to take in calls about people complaining about general air quality, whether it's pollution
- public accountability, with fines of up to $100,000 per violation and dedicated funding for air pollution
- It's cost efficient, vetted by industry on an ongoing process every two years, and most importantly,
- humans, fish and wildlife experience adverse health from infectious agents, exposure to toxins and pollutants
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 200, which would implement recommendations from DEP’s 2020 Recycling Goal Final Report by creating a technical assistance group to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan by 2026. The bill focuses on recycling education and outreach, evaluating the former recycling grant program, and developing markets for recyclable materials. Supporters from the waste and recycling industry and counties said the bill would finally create a real plan to help Florida move toward its recycling goals. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience, which would promote green, gray, and hybrid infrastructure, direct USF’s Flood Hub to develop guidelines, require DEP rulemaking on erosion and mangrove protection, and study whether nature-based flood reduction could help lower insurance costs. Supporters appeared in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 7000 as a committee bill to continue a public records exemption protecting site-specific location information for threatened and endangered species.
Members next took up SB 56 on weather modification activities. The bill would prohibit the release of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere to affect weather or sunlight, define geoengineering, increase penalties through an amendment, and create a DEP reporting hotline with possible referral to DOH or emergency management. The sponsor and several supporters argued the bill was needed to address public concerns and lack of oversight, while several senators questioned the evidence, the role of state agencies, and whether the bill was ready for passage. Despite opposition from some members, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 62 creating a resilient building tax credit program, after amending it to shift agency references from DEP to DBPR and add university advisory members, and CS for SB 80 to clarify state park management as conservation-based, require public notice and advisory input for plan changes, and improve reporting on park repairs; both bills were reported favorably after testimony from supporters and conservation groups who sought tighter language to prevent incompatible uses.
Finally, the committee received presentations from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on gopher tortoise relocation, wildlife disease surveillance, and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. FWC described tortoise relocation and recipient-site programs, ongoing monitoring of wildlife diseases such as chronic wasting disease and feline leukomyelopathy, and efforts to address fish die-offs and update sanctuary agreements amid state-federal jurisdiction issues. No votes were taken on the presentations.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (2-26-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- , and can we manage it if new industry comes in here with high demand?
- , and can we manage it if new industry comes in here with high demand?
- , and can we manage it if new industry comes in here with high demand?
- services to Kentuckians across the Commonwealth who are downwind and downstream of environmental pollution
- </c><00:37:22.480><c> first</c><00:37:22.839><c> i'</c><00:37:23.079><c> I'd</c> environmental pollution
Summary:
The Natural Resources Committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then took up Senate Bill 245, which would give the legislature more authority to review appointments to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission and clarify language about commissioners serving before confirmation. The sponsor said the bill was meant to allow a deeper background review and prevent unconfirmed appointees from voting on budget matters. The bill was adopted with a sub and title amendment, and Senator Boswell explained his yes vote as a way to ensure timely and proper confirmation votes in the future.
The committee then discussed Senate Bill 112, concerning fishing on privately owned lakes and ponds. Senator Boswell argued that landowners should be able to fish on their own property without a license and should control fish harvest on private waters, while still requiring permission for others to fish. Commissioner Rich Storm opposed the proposal, saying landowners already may fish on their property, warning that the bill could reduce fishing-license revenue and federal grant support, and noting the department’s work stocking fish, maintaining access, and funding conservation programs. Senator Webb said he was exploring possible compromise language, and other members raised concerns about pay lakes, youth access, and potential abuse of exemptions. Boswell ultimately withdrew the bill voluntarily, and the committee agreed not to vote on it that day.
Finally, the committee heard a discussion-only presentation on Senate Bill 8, focused on long-term energy policy and the role of the Public Service Commission. The sponsor said Kentucky needs a broader energy strategy to address growing demand from new industries such as large data centers, grid capacity limits, and the need for expertise and possibly different pay scales to recruit qualified staff. Members responded positively to the discussion, noting the importance of the PSC and the need for continued work on the issue, but no vote was taken.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- As the nuclear industry expands, Texas faces a shortage of skilled professionals in health physics, a
- It's not what the renewable industry would like to tell you, or the economic development industry.
- , water pollution, and sediment runoff.
- Yes, 77 agreements for renewables versus other industrial or manufacturing activities.
- Rural educators also face barriers in building and sustaining industry partnerships.
Bills:
SB913 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1143 , SB1534 , SB1553 , SB1718 , SB1754 , SB2004 , SB2322 , SB2448
Committee:
Senate Economic Development
Keywords:
hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy
Summary:
The committee heard a series of bills, mostly related to economic development, tax incentives, and workforce programs. Senate Bill 1534 would direct a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission on health physics education and workforce needs; resource witnesses from the Workforce Commission and Coordinating Board testified, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1553 would authorize Kerr County to impose a hotel occupancy tax for tourism-related uses, and Senate Bills 1086 and 1087 would authorize similar county hotel taxes for Children’s County and Mason County; all three bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1754, which would prohibit county and local tax abatements for renewable energy facilities selling power wholesale, with testimony sharply divided between landowners and policy groups opposing renewable subsidies and industry representatives and some senators arguing the bill would harm clean energy investment and local decision-making; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2322, which would exempt dispatchable electric generation facilities from the JEDI program’s compelling-factor test so they could qualify for school district tax incentives; testimony was mixed, and the bill was left pending.
Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 1718, which would add the NRA annual meeting to the state’s major events reimbursement program. The bill’s sponsor and NRA representatives argued the event brings substantial tourism and economic activity, while opponents said it would use taxpayer funds to subsidize an organization that opposes gun safety measures; the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2004 would add the Arlington Grand Prix to the major events reimbursement program, with the committee substitute exempting it from the usual competitive site-selection requirement because of timing; testimony from the event organizers and Arlington tourism officials was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2448 would create a rural workforce development grant program at the Texas Workforce Commission to support college-and-career readiness and technical assistance in rural communities; witnesses from Texas 2036, Collegiate Edgination, and a rural school district supported it, and it was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 913 would repeal a special requirement that Alpine dedicate at least 50% of its hotel occupancy tax to advertising and promotion, and Senate Bill 1143 would require more coordination and reporting for youth workforce programs serving disconnected young Texans; both bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. At the end of the hearing, Senator Johnson moved that the committee stand in recess, subject to the call of the chair.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- the income from these businesses appears on the owner's personal tax return in the construction industry
- Construction is a low-margin industry.
- Andrea Smiley here on behalf of the Building Industry Association of Washington, here opposed to this
- My name is Michael Woody representing Visit Seattle and the meetings and conventions industry in Seattle
- Washington's meetings and conventions industry is a major economic driver.
Committee:
House Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- McKinley-Thompson-Worley, on behalf of the Solar Energy Industries Association, in support.
- Heavy industry, long-duration, Emissions from sectors that are not easily electrified.
- I'm California Director for Industrious Labs. We're proud sponsors of this bill, AB 2088.
- We're stuck with older, more expensive, often more polluting resources.
- They make policy decisions over a range of industries that impact us all.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on clean energy, electrification, and grid planning. AB 1813 (Ward) would revise California’s community renewable energy program to better support community solar and storage, especially for renters and low-income customers, by tying credits to avoided costs and requiring at least 51% low-income participation. Supporters said the current CPUC program is unworkable and has stalled development; utilities raised concerns about cost shifts, CCA impacts, and the bill’s late substantive amendments. The bill was discussed but no vote was recorded in the excerpt.
AB 2313 (Berman) would create a gas service line replacement alternative program allowing customers facing planned gas line replacement to instead choose electrification and receive an incentive. Supporters argued it would reduce long-term gas infrastructure costs and give customers more choice, while opponents warned it could divert money from safety-related gas replacement work, create affordability issues, and conflict with the recently approved SB 1221 pilot. Committee members pressed the author on safety, funding sources, and renter impacts; the author said the bill includes emergency replacement exemptions and is intended to lower costs for remaining ratepayers.
AB 1975 (Schultz) would require the CPUC to develop a grid utilization metric and consider expanded grid management programs to better use existing distribution infrastructure and reduce the need for costly upgrades. Supporters said better utilization could save ratepayers billions and help integrate batteries and flexible load; utilities generally opposed rigid utilization targets but were open to further discussion. The committee passed AB 1975 on a 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 2612, on plug-in photovoltaic systems, passed 9-0 to Appropriations after supporters said it would expand access to low-cost solar and utilities requested clarification that they would participate in the standards process.
AB 1849 (Pappin) would direct CARB to study the need for decarbonized gaseous fuels in hard-to-electrify sectors and for grid reliability. Supporters framed it as a technology-neutral assessment for sectors like industrial heat and backup power; opponents argued it was biased toward a preferred fuel pathway and duplicated existing state studies. After a lengthy exchange over the lack of a statutory definition for “decarbonized gaseous fuels,” the bill passed 10-0 to Appropriations. AB 2088 (Pappin) would authorize investor-owned utilities to own and operate thermal energy networks, with safeguards for safety, workforce, and ratepayers. Supporters described TENs as efficient, low-emission heating and cooling systems that can use geothermal energy or waste heat; the bill passed 9-0 to Appropriations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/12/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the assistant commissioner with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
- </c> Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
- </c> parameters around heavy industrial parameters around heavy industrial development<01:26:03.000><
- </c> type of heavy industrial projects. type of heavy industrial projects.
- What does this mean in terms of noise and light pollution?
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- , and switching to heat pump technology reduces regional smog pollution.
- These cities also often have a higher rate of industrial zones. Residential.
- Simply put, SB 1274 acknowledges that industrial cities exist.
- San Antonio's assistant city manager for the City of Industry asks for your support.
- Most of our air and climate pollution does come from transportation.
Committee:
House Local Government
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an important bill for Minnesota and for the construction industry for two reasons.
- </c> public owners, contractors, and industry public owners, contractors, and industry groups<00:02:08.560
- Being energy efficient with our energy helps us to save money and avoid pollution.
- </c> Labor and Industry. Labor and Industry.
- Josiah Moore, legislative director at the Department of Labor and Industry.
Committee:
Senate Labor
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 14
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to the transportation chair, I oppose this bill because we just increased the TAT on the cruise industry
- </c><00:22:23.360><c> And</c> a TAT on cruise industry last year.
- And a TAT on cruise industry last year.
- </c> trying to balance our tourism industry trying to balance our tourism industry and<00:22:33.600><
- with a global warming a super pollutant with a global warming potential<01:05:11.359><c> over</c><01
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/17/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- He said that is for friends in industrial agriculture, but also for organic waste systems and other industrial
- </c><01:45:54.199><c> Control</c> for the Minnesota Pollution Control for the Minnesota Pollution Control
- </c> million is for uh food system industrial million is for uh food system industrial Innovation<01:
- </c><01:47:18.920><c> agriculture</c> our friends in industrial agriculture our friends in industrial
- </c> Systems and other um industrial Systems and other um industrial infrastructure<01:47:27.199><c>
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:
- This industry is wildly unregulated.
- We just still support this industry.
- Of course, include input from industry experts.
- The fur industry is heavily regulated. Consumers...
- The fur industry is recognized as the most regulated and compliant industry in the United States, with
Summary:
The committee hearing covered a wide range of animal, wildlife, hunting, and environmental bills. Early testimony focused on deer management, with Rep. Markey urging creation of a deer commission to address crop damage, vehicle collisions, and Lyme disease, and Sen. Durant supporting bills to allow Sunday bow hunting, expand crossbow use, and reduce the 500-foot dwelling restriction for archery hunting. Supporters framed these measures as practical wildlife-management tools, while questions centered on how they would differ from existing Fish and Wildlife authority and whether they would allow hunting closer to residences. Later, Rep. Sena also spoke in support of a bill to increase protected wildlife management areas and another to require non-lead ammunition, arguing both would benefit biodiversity and reduce environmental harm.
A substantial portion of the hearing addressed animal welfare and commerce. Multiple witnesses supported bills to ban or phase out the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops, arguing that pet stores rely on puppy mills and obscure the source of animals, while opponents said the bills would hurt responsible breeders, small businesses, and consumer choice. The committee also heard strong testimony for bills to ban the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops, with supporters citing sick animals, consumer deception, and the need to cut off the puppy mill supply chain. In a separate animal-testing segment, witnesses backed bills requiring non-animal testing methods for cosmetics and household products, saying alternatives are more accurate and humane; biomedical research representatives opposed those bills and a related research-animal measure, warning of unintended restrictions on research institutions and arguing animal models remain necessary for many studies.
The committee also heard testimony on horseshoe crab conservation, with supporters of H. 898 urging an end to taking horseshoe crabs for bait because of population declines, shorebird impacts, and the species’ importance to biomedical science. On wildlife trafficking, witnesses backed bills to ban intrastate sales of ivory and rhino horn, saying Massachusetts should close loopholes that aid poaching and align with federal law and other states; one antique dealer testified in support, saying he avoids such items and still sees them in the marketplace. Additional testimony supported bans on fur products from factory farms and on force-feeding birds for foie gras, with advocates emphasizing cruelty, public health, and environmental concerns. The hearing was lengthy and heavily attended, with the chairs repeatedly limiting testimony to three minutes and inviting written submissions; no committee votes or final actions were taken during the transcript excerpt.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The battery industry is viewed as a single business entity.
- But the battery industry is a $20 billion industry.
- :08.880><c> billion</c><01:36:09.600><c> dollar</c> industry is a 20 billion dollar industry is a 20
- And I've talked at in depth to industry.
- </c><01:42:24.800><c> to</c> different businesses in the industry to different businesses in the industry
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/17/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- We regulate and oversee over 40 industry areas to protect consumers and ensure a strong, competitive,
- <00:02:03.759><c> oversee</c><00:02:04.360><c> over</c><00:02:04.600><c> 40</c><00:02:04.960><c> industry
- </c> regulate and oversee over 40 industry regulate and oversee over 40 industry areas<00:02:06.000><
- </c> clean energy reduce climate pollution clean energy reduce climate pollution and<00:03:05.239><c>
- and prepare for the climate pollution and prepare for the impacts<00:03:22.120><c> of</c><00:03:22.280
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine improving the Federal environmental review and permitting processes. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Nor do the industries that support offshore wind, the Louisiana shipyards.
- Nuclear Industry Council's Board of Directors. So, Mr.
- So that litigation is causing chaos and chaos in the industry.
- The suspension of leasing, is this just designed to be a gift to the oil industry?
- If someone is chosen, if one industry is chosen after the other.
Keywords:
environmental review, permitting process, infrastructure, bipartisan legislation, economic growth, Nucor, West Virginia
Summary:
The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/18/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- You may have heard that our first lead industrial partner has broken ground.
- You may have heard that our first lead industrial partner has broken ground.
- Cloud and work around the area in diverse industries, and those industries are struggling to find a workforce
- </c><00:48:21.640><c> and</c><00:48:21.800><c> those</c><00:48:21.960><c> Industries</c> diverse Industries
- and those Industries diverse Industries and those Industries are<00:48:22.520><c> struggling</c><00:
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- These are waste from construction, demolition, industrial debris, infectious debris, pathological waste
- percent of that tax collection was credited to the Environmental Fund, which is administered by the Pollution
- The recycling industry employs over 78,000 Minnesotans and has an estimated $23.9 billion economic impact
- The recycling industry employs over 78,000 Minnesotans and has an estimated $23.9 billion economic impact
- The recycling industry employs over 78,000 Minnesotans and has an estimated $23.9 billion economic impact
Committee:
Senate Taxes