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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the Energy and Commerce Committee, we have heard testimony from witnesses at hearings about delays
- GOVERNMENT IN THE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE.
- In recent years, the Commerce, Energy and Commerce Committee has heard testimony about inefficiencies
- It passed the Energy and Commerce Committee 51 to 1.
- As a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, he was a leader on such issues as health care, energy
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- We are hearing more every day in this chamber about the rising cost of energy in the Commonwealth.
- the choice for consumers to choose reliable, affordable baseload energy sources.
- Especially preserving the choice for consumers to choose reliable, affordable baseload energy sources
- SWIF's current investment authority in equities is, SWIF's current investment authority in equities is
- I'm comfortable with increasing the amount of SWIF's assets to invest in equities to about 20%.
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a student advocate and family members connected to a resolution on scoliosis awareness. The chamber first took up committee reports from Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, Tourism and Recreation and Economic Development, and later Appropriations, Rules, Commerce, and Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, agreeing to the reported bills and resolutions. House Resolution 531, designating June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month, was adopted 201-1 after remarks describing the condition and the advocacy of a young constituent. The House also adopted resolutions designating Diaper Need Awareness Week, directing a study on PANS/PANDAS, recognizing 717 Day, Little League World Series Week, and commemorating America 250 in Pennsylvania, with broad bipartisan support.
The House then considered several bills on final passage. House Bill 2146, updating the Sunshine Act’s 24-hour agenda notice rule after a court ruling, and Senate Bills 130, 511, 971, 972, 1181, and 1235 were agreed to. House Bill 1239, limiting HOA restrictions on rooftop solar, drew multiple amendments; some were withdrawn, and others failed on tied votes, after debate over HOA governance, native plants, and net metering. House Bill 2219, on license plates and transportation provisions, had an amendment agreed to removing indemnification language for elected officials at special events, and then passed as amended. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, saw an amendment to preserve limited non-competes fail, and the bill passed. House Bill 2359, prohibiting government NDAs related to data centers, passed 171-31 after extensive debate over transparency and local control.
The chamber also passed House Bill 2455, granting Pittsburgh school administrators collective bargaining rights, despite objections that existing appeal protections already exist; it passed 106-96. House Bill 2460, creating hunting and trapping education provisions, passed 180-22 after debate over whether it duplicated existing law and imposed a mandate. House Bill 2499, expanding the State Workers’ Insurance Fund’s equity investment authority, passed 173-29. House Bill 2529, scheduling metatomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance, passed 198-4 amid testimony about overdose risks and concerns about criminalization. Senate Bill 604, joining the Counseling Compact, passed 188-14, and Senate Bill 1259, clarifying parole record privilege and expanding notice to denied parole applicants, passed unanimously 202-0. The House then made referrals and committee assignments, signed the two Senate bills for presentation to the Governor, and adjourned until July 1, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Aug 11th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- be the viable source of energy for the future.
- Renewable energies should be the viable source of energy for the future because of the eventual low cost
- Renewable energy so that we protect our families in the future.
- But I'm also concerned about equity and access.
- equity all these years, and access.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- of public education, Representative Grijalva was a steadfast advocate for public schools, health equity
- public schools, health Representative Grijalva was a steadfast advocate for public schools, health equity
- efficient; HB 2549, groundwater replenishment sub-basins; HB 2551, Office of Resiliency; HB 2550, energy
- HB 2551, Office of Resiliency; HB 2550, energy metering; HB 2562, restaurants, water, hotels, laundry
- Your Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee will meet upon adjournment of the floor or at 2 p.m
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the Journal, and recognized Dr. Heidi Teval as Doctor of the Day. Members then offered several points of personal privilege, including tributes to former Representative Noel Campbell, introductions of guests, and observances tied to Muslim Day at the Capitol, Food Bank Day, and Holocaust Remembrance Day. The chamber also heard remarks from Holocaust survivors and community members, and the House later adopted a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The main legislative action was House Concurrent Resolution 2045, honoring the life and public service of former Congressman Raul Grijalva. The resolution detailed his career in education, county government, and Congress, and highlighted his work on public lands, tribal sovereignty, environmental protection, public education, and social justice. The House unanimously adopted the resolution and stood for a moment of respectful silence, then received the Grijalva family in the chamber.
Additional floor business included referral changes for HB 2351 and HB 2573, the first reading of several bills, and the second reading of a larger slate of measures covering water, land, energy, agriculture, public safety, immigration, and other topics. No substantive debate or votes on those bills occurred during this session. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- OK, calling Environment and Energy to order here.
- Our Energy Committee, Fish and Wildlife, Legislative, Law and Order Committee.
- Ensuring that Washington State's energy strategy provides affordable and reliable energy will become
- I work primarily on our utility reporting under the Clean Energy Transformation Act, Energy Independence
- This law simply changes Energy Independence Act reporting. Are unchanged.
Summary:
The Environment and Energy Committee heard three bills. House Bill 2496 would expand tribal consultation in Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (FSEC) siting reviews by requiring the full council, rather than only the chair, to participate in government-to-government consultations with federally recognized tribes, allowing tribes to review and comment on consultation summaries before they go to the governor, and exempting those consultation meetings from the Open Public Meetings Act so long as no deliberation or commitments occur. The bill’s sponsor, tribal representatives from the Yakama Nation, and supporters from labor and conservation groups said it would better protect sensitive cultural and treaty resources; the Association of Washington Business opposed it, citing due process and ex parte concerns, while FSEC staff said they support the intent but have some wording concerns.
House Bill 2575 would reduce or eliminate several reporting requirements for utilities and the Department of Commerce, including changing some annual reports to biennial or every-four-years reporting, removing heat-related utility disconnection reporting, and eliminating a Commerce report on utility resource plans and combined heat and power data. The sponsor and Commerce said the changes would streamline duplicative or unused reporting and focus staff time on more useful information, while an opponent warned that legislators should not lose information needed to assess resource adequacy and reliability. A question was raised about whether the bill would affect timely reporting under clean energy laws; Commerce said the bill does not change Clean Energy Transformation Act reporting and that those processes remain in place.
House Bill 2605 would raise the asbestos threshold for certain building materials from 0.1% to 0.25% and exempt low-level naturally occurring fibrous silicate material in commercial aggregates, asphalt, and concrete from labeling, use, and inspection requirements. The sponsor said the bill would reduce construction and transportation costs and help use local materials for roads and other projects while still preventing deliberate addition of asbestos-like materials. The Washington Aggregate and Concrete Association supported the bill, saying it corrects an overbroad prior approach and that existing workplace safety laws should address any dust-related risks. The committee heard testimony on all three bills and then closed the hearings; no votes were taken in the transcript.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- My team has prepared thoughtful proposals in areas of housing, energy, healthcare, and public safety,
- ,</c> proposals in areas of housing, energy, proposals in areas of housing, energy, healthcare,<00:09
- It will increase equity so everyone is offered a wide range of courses and programs across the state.
- And because our funding formula doesn't actually provide equity, many schools are underfunded.
- provide equity, many schools are<00:19:35.679><c> underfunded.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/27/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, you know, we're hearing a lot of discussion about energy and the cost of energy, and
- </c> pursue returns in the competitive energy pursue returns in the competitive energy market
- </c> uh representing Eversource Energy. uh representing Eversource Energy.
- </c><02:32:34.800><c> Dan</c> Energy. Um, with me, I have uh Mr. Dan Energy.
- </c> 5997, the Lower Your Energy Prices Act. 5997, the Lower Your Energy Prices Act.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-01-06 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:38:26.960><c> H248,</c> resources and energy. H248, resources and energy.
- ,</c><00:38:42.400><c> data</c> an act related to health equity, data an act related to health equity
- S.169 — Natural Resources and Energy. S.170 — Natural Resources and Energy.
- S.169 — Natural Resources and Energy. S.170 — Natural Resources and Energy.
- </c> >> Natural Resources and energy. >> Natural Resources and energy.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- or the sources by which they produce energy?”
- In the legislature, I often ran water and some energy policy bills.
- In the legislature, I often ran water and some energy policy bills.
- It's a question having to do with return on equity.
- a return on equity that is about 35 percent greater than the national average.
Summary:
The committee met to consider a large slate of appointments, with the main discussion centered on the confirmation of Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Harris testified about her background in state service and outlined agency priorities including Medicaid financial accountability, transparency, managed care oversight, behavioral health redesign, rural health access, workforce recruitment, and use of technology and AI. Senators questioned her extensively about the Hope Florida/Medicaid settlement controversy, opioid settlement-funded advertising campaigns tied to marijuana prevention and the 2024 Amendment 3 election, public records compliance, abortion reporting and enforcement under the Heartbeat Protection Act, managed care denials, value-based purchasing, and Medicaid funding pressures. After debate, the committee voted to recommend her confirmation, with Senator Polsky voting no.
The committee then considered Anna Ortega and Robert Payne for the Florida Public Service Commission. Ortega, a current PSC commissioner and former staff advisor, discussed utility regulation, data center load issues, ratepayer protections, transparency in PSC decisions, and lessons from other states. Payne, a former legislator and longtime utility co-op employee, emphasized his technical background and the need to balance utility returns with consumer affordability. Both nominees were confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous votes and recommended favorably to the full Senate.
Next, the committee heard from Jeffrey Aaron for reappointment to the Public Employees Relations Commission. Aaron described PERC’s role in public-sector labor disputes and said his work had been upheld in appellate courts without reversal. Senators questioned him about his law firm’s state contracts, his role as chairman of Attorney General James Uthmeier’s PAC, and his connection to the Hope Florida Foundation matter; he declined to discuss the pending investigation. Public testimony included opposition from Florida Voice for the Unborn. The committee nevertheless recommended his confirmation, with several no votes. Finally, the committee approved the remaining appointees on tabs 5 through 46 in a single vote, postponing Dr. John Littell and DCF Secretary Hatch, and then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 4th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now more than ever, we must live up to California's values of equity and inclusion.
- We're going to miss your energy, your collaboration, and yes, your sassiness.
- The story of Black health equity in California is still being written.
- Health equity means more than access. It means action.
- When we look at health equity, I need folks to understand that health equity is achieved when everyone
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We also put out a clean energy request for expression of interest as well, which will allow us to seek
- The private sector wants to be compensated for their equity, if they put in equity, and also for taking
- The private sector wants to be compensated for their equity, if they put in equity, and also for taking
- So if we ask the private sector to do that, Their equity, if they put in equity, and also for taking
- What could materialize, and would be great if it did, would be a private equity partnership.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Household energy bills are up by as much as 18%.
- first, that always prioritizes the most reliable, lowest-cost sources of energy, even if that Came at
- These home builders are building places that allow equity to be acquired by the home purchasers.
- This equity is something that can be used for many reasons, many things.
- The equity can be Used in an emergency, some family emergency.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we used the model from the Department of Energy to estimate the emissions reduction objective
- Public documentation and public testimony suggests that Puget Sound Energy is the sole beneficiary of
- Public documentation and public testimony suggests that Puget Sound Energy is the sole beneficiary of
- Banks hold capital in reserve, and they can lend as a multiple of that equity.
- Their primary goal is for that long-term rate of return because they’re able to go into equities.
Bills:
SB5754
Keywords:
public bank, state bank, finance, banking regulations, economic development, state investment, 904, all
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Dec 15th, 2025 at 01:04 pm
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- They end up selling to private equity or leaving the state.
- It's called 'Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream.'
- We know that private equity and big corporations incorporate greed.
- Four out of five hospitals in Las Cruces are owned by private equity.
- We blew up our own Democratic Energy Transition Act.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Energy released a policy flash, unilaterally... The U.S.
- And, you know, when you're talking about equity and inclusion, cutting programs because of equity and
- inclusion... ...when you're talking about equity and inclusion, cutting programs because of equity and
- The House Energy and Commerce Committee could meet as soon as May 5.
- The House and Energy and Commerce Committee could meet as soon as May 5th.
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Transparency held a hearing focused on three issues: federal funding cuts and delays, possible state revenue impacts from reduced IRS enforcement, and the fiscal effects of AB 218 on local governments. The Franchise Tax Board described how state and federal tax systems are closely linked, how most returns are filed electronically through software, and how FTB relies on IRS information sharing for compliance, fraud prevention, offsets, and nonfiler work. Members raised concerns that federal staffing cuts at the IRS could weaken audits of large corporations and reduce California revenue, and asked about VITA and ITIN filers; FTB said it was not aware of VITA reductions, noted ITIN returns are processed the same as other returns, and said ITIN filing appeared slightly down this year. The Department of Finance said it is monitoring federal developments, summarized the continuing resolution and reconciliation process, and noted that California lost nearly $940 million in earmarked federal projects under the CR, while major federal budget decisions remain uncertain until the President’s budget and later congressional action.
The University of California reported substantial federal pressure on research, student aid, and health care. UC said hundreds of millions of dollars in federal awards have already been canceled, with additional threats to NIH and DOE facilities-and-administration rates, graduate fellowships, student loan repayment plans, international student visas, Pell Grants, and Medicaid/Medi-Cal funding. Committee members pressed UC on the effects of DEIA-related federal restrictions, the loss of clinical trials and research staff, and the impact on low-income students and patients. UC said it is pursuing litigation with the Attorney General and other institutions, but emphasized that court action is only a temporary solution and that sustained state and private support may be needed.
The second panel addressed the fiscal consequences of AB 218, which extended the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims against public agencies. FCMAT presented a report with 22 recommendations, including better statewide data collection, financing mechanisms, a possible victims compensation fund, and prevention measures. Los Angeles County described a tentative $4 billion settlement tied to AB 218 claims, saying it will require reserves, borrowing, and long-term annual payments through 2050, while also forcing curtailments and cuts to vacant positions to preserve services. Members discussed insurance pools, retroactive premiums, unidentified future claims, and the need for a compensation fund or other financing tools. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with public comment, including testimony from local health officials about nearly $400 million in terminated federal public health grants and the resulting layoffs and service impacts.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Arts May 14th, 2026
Joint Committee on the Arts
Transcript Highlights:
- Another outcome to highlight is the establishment of the Entertainment Equity Alliance in 2022.
- This is equity at scale, not just in theory.
- And I always think of so many kids who are just full of energy. That was me.
- And they just don’t know where to place their energy.
- Professional resources and paid opportunities to devote time and energy to their art.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on the Arts held an informational hearing on California’s first sector-specific creative economy strategic plan, “California’s Future Is Creative,” developed under AB 127 and related legislation. Chair Allen framed the plan as a response to California’s large but vulnerable creative economy, citing workforce losses, federal funding headwinds, and the need to support artists, cultural organizations, public media, museums, cultural districts, and film/TV production. He also highlighted budget asks including support for California Humanities, museums, public media, cultural districts, a post-production incentive proposal (AB 2319), and funding to implement the strategic plan.
California Arts Council Director Danielle Brazel, Institute for the Future’s Rachel Hatch, CDE’s Allison Frenzel, and CWDB’s Michael Weoff described the planning process, which included a 30-plus-member work group, interagency coordination, and a phased approach from framework development to implementation and evaluation. They identified major forces shaping the sector over the next decade, including AI, climate disruption, affordability, access to capital, and social cohesion, and outlined six action areas: workforce preparation, business stabilization, cultural identity/tourism, cross-sector incentives, ROI/data tracking, and state capacity/infrastructure. Members and panelists repeatedly emphasized that the plan must be resourced and integrated across agencies rather than left siloed.
A second panel of practitioners and advocates focused on workforce pathways and local implementation. Ricarlo Handy described the Handy Foundation’s registered apprenticeship pipeline into film and TV jobs and argued that current data systems undercount gig, 1099, and LLC-based creative work. Joanna Reynolds discussed Arts for LA’s Creative Jobs Collective, which aims to create 10,000 living-wage creative jobs in Los Angeles County by 2030, while Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez urged embedding artists in health, aging, and behavioral health systems as community problem-solvers. Roxanne Messina Kaptur spoke about the need to normalize arts careers and expand residency and school-based models. Senator Rubio, who joined later, shared her own arts and teaching background, supported arts access in schools and small theaters, and raised concerns about AI, asking how schools and educators can adapt.
In the final panel, Rebecca Ratzkin reported on 26 statewide town halls with more than 1,100 attendees, which confirmed support for the plan but also highlighted needs for better information access, new financial models, stronger definitions and data, and more partnerships. Julie Baker of California for the Arts and California Arts Advocates urged sustained public funding, saying the plan is actionable only if the Legislature and administration provide resources, including increased California Arts Council funding and support for implementation. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with calls for continued legislative and cross-agency collaboration.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jan 13th, 2026
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- in technologies and fire hazards, many of the emerging threats such as lithium-ion batteries and energy
- with those new technologies you carry that forward now into residential homes that are installing energy
- Manufactured home communities: two are resident-owned, while others are owned by private equity firms
- Councilor, any time you want to talk with me about private equity...
- Councilor, any time you want to talk with me about private equity and mobile home parks, I'm happy to
Keywords:
healthcare, direct primary care, insurance, referrals, network providers, payment denial, insurance costs, manufactured homes, homeowners insurance, affordability, state regulations, insurance market, consumer protection, mobile homes, firefighting, water supply, cistern program, rural areas, urban interface, state funding
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2002, she founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation, which advances civic engagement, education, equity
- So as we honor her today, we are called to reflect on our own vision of equality, equity, and dignity
- Librarians are trusted guides, educators, and champions of access and equity.
- Beyond nursing, Deanna's passion and energy led her to work as a set decorator for Warner Brothers.
- And she's just had incredible energy, which is a lovely, lovely human being.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- It also reinforces the equity mandate at the heart of CCA, that 35% of these dollars and a goal of 40%
- The equity mandate at the heart of CCA means that 35% of these dollars, and a goal of 40% of the total
- For us, the bill is about equity and local control. Good morning, Mr. Chair and committee members.
- For us, the bill is about equity, local control, and access. Ferry systems are not a conveyance.
- HB 2727 is equity-forward solutions.
Keywords:
county ferry district, ferry district, passenger-only ferry, passenger ferry, Puget Sound, Vashon, Seattle, Southworth, county transportation, local taxing authority, property tax levy, general obligation bonds, municipal corporation, public transportation benefit area, WTSC, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, ferry terminal, wharf, shuttle service, marine transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/13/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- encourage commercial-scale production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biomass thermal energy
- energy through production incentive<00:01:08.720><c> payments.
- </c><00:03:56.480><c> wage</c> equity hiring uh goals as well. wage equity hiring uh goals as well. wage
- I know there was a question about waste-to-energy.
- What we're talking about here is energy.
Keywords:
bioincentive payments, agriculture, job creation, environmental compliance, financial reporting, waste handling, sewage sludge, PFAS regulation, environment, record retention, fertilizer disposal, pesticide disposal, environmental impact, safety regulations, burning prohibition, 1183, house