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• So that's one of the reasons the Landowners Association, the trucking industry, logging, Farm Bureau,
• So a Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, any state, any DEQ permits for emissions, any of those violations
• So just make sure that we're keeping it clean. Mr.
• Nothing that's in statute or federal law, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, OSHA, any of that is not affected
• Chairman, just to clarify again, Clean Water Act permits, Clean Air Act permits, EPA, DEQ permits, state

Bills: SB480 , HB621 , HB637 , HB804 , HB841 , HB1056

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality

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• House Bill 1960, as Representative Ramel shared, because of the current property tax structure for clean
• This approach prevents future cost shifts, provides revenue stability for local services, and gives clean
• We've been looking for win-win-win solutions to clean energy development across the country, with benefits
• We're a clean energy advocacy organization, and we have a lot of clean energy developers in our membership
• lifetime tax payments were going to be about the same so we're not having a negative impact on the clean

Bills: HB1960 , HB2194 , HB2089

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: HB1960, renewable energy, clean energy, solar, wind, battery storage, energy storage, excise tax, property tax exemption, local investment, county revenue sharing, local taxing districts, school districts, Department of Revenue, Department of Commerce, model ordinance, siting, permitting, tribal consultation, tribal capacity grants

Bills: SF1832 , HF2440 , HF2442

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, labor market, employment, funding, data analysis, climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy

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• This legislation addresses advancements through high-speed flights.
• These important advancements show my community will be a national leader.
• These important advancements show my community will be a national leader.
• These important advancements show my community will be a national leader.
• THESE IMPORTANT ADVANCEMENTS These important advancements show my community will be a national leader

Bills: HR818 , HR832 , HR825 , HR828 , HR804 , HR754 , HR788

Keywords: impeachment, judge, criminal conduct, judicial behavior, Supreme Court, assassination attempt, sentencing, ideology, National Chemistry Week, education, STEM careers, science promotion, public engagement, government transparency, communication, House of Representatives, appropriations, furlough, Federal agencies, military service

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• includes language that would allow respiratory therapists to practice under the direction of an advanced
• includes language that would allow respiratory therapists to practice under the direction of an advanced
• Chairman and committee. >> Favorable report. the direction of an advanced practice the direction of an
• advanced practice professional<00:07:22.479><c> which</c><00:07:22.720><c> includes</c><00:07:23.199
• Chairman and committee. >> Favorable report. direction of an advanced practice direction of an advanced

Bills: HB299 , HB533 , HB299 , HB533

Committee: House Health

Keywords: court costs, Choctaw County, jail funding, municipal court, criminal proceedings, education funding, student outcomes, K-12 education, RAISE Act, accountability, special education, English language learners, local education agency, respiratory therapy, respiratory therapist, respiratory care, licensure, licensing board, advanced practice provider, nurse practitioner

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• And I hope that we are getting ready to clean that slate, start afresh. ...fresh and focused on a healthy
• Answers to the test in advance.
• So, on transparency, we're going to release the models, clean them up, and publish the models, putting
• And given that assessment, or if you agree with it, could you discuss the necessity of advancing a new

Bills: SB257

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Keywords: supply chain resilience, critical supply chains, critical goods, manufacturing, domestic manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, supply chain security, supply chain shock, supply chain disruption, critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, semiconductors, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, advanced manufacturing, blockchain, cybersecurity

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• agreement yet, I'm wondering where it says grantee has not yet produced required documentation to advance
• required grantee has not yet produced required documentation<00:56:19.200><c> to</c><00:56:19.440><c> advance
• </c><00:56:19.920><c> the</c><00:56:20.200><c> grant</c> documentation to advance the grant documentation
• to advance the grant agreement<00:56:21.960><c> um</c><00:56:22.200><c> how</c><00:56:22.440><c> long

Bills: HF201 , HF217 , HF314 , HF315 , HF406 , HF408 , HF425 , HF426 , HF730 , HF731 , HF652 , HF761 , HF1079 , HF928 , HF1017 , HF1056 , HF1081

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: HF201, Minnesota income tax, tax subtraction, tax deduction, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire and rescue, emergency responder, ambulance service personnel, EMR, EMS, search and rescue, canine search and rescue, underwater search and rescue, paid-on-call, part-time volunteer, tax relief, state tax law, section 290.0132, drivers license, identification card

Bills: HCR180 , HR170

Committees: House Agriculture & Food Systems , House Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: HCR180, Hawaii, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, renewable energy, community solar, floating solar, solar photovoltaic, reservoirs, irrigation, agricultural water infrastructure, in-pipe hydropower, gravity-powered hydropower, clean energy, energy transition, water conservation, community-based energy, distributed generation, rural development, agriculture, biosecurity

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• extensive public records requests, I reviewed nearly 20 years of inspection reports documenting advanced
• Nearly two decades of inspection reports documented advanced corrosion, structural loss, and the need
• Thank you in advance for supporting this bill and finding a timely solution that gives us access back

Bills: SB5987 , SB6170

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: SB 5987, SB5987, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, WSDOT, Washington State Department of Transportation, emergency bridge replacement, infrastructure failure, transportation emergency, climate commitment account, climate investment account, clean energy, climate funding, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental justice, renewable energy, building electrification, industrial decarbonization

Bills: HB128 , SB297 , HB128 , SB297

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: HB128, Alabama Board of Nursing, Sunset Law, sunset review, nursing board, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, advanced practice nursing, certified registered nurse anesthetist, CRNA, consumer member, board appointments, congressional districts, geographic representation, nursing regulation, nursing education programs, licensure compact

Bills: HB59 , HB128 , HB59 , HB128

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: early voting, electoral participation, voting centers, Alabama elections, absentee ballot, HB128, Alabama Board of Nursing, Sunset Law, sunset review, nursing board, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, advanced practice nursing, certified registered nurse anesthetist, CRNA, consumer member, board appointments

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• We're dedicated to the advancement of a vital, ethical, equitable, and sustainable cannabis industry
• ACNA's mission is to advance excellence through advocacy, collaboration, education, research, and policy
• For decades, Washington hospitals, clinics, and facilities have employed advanced practice providers
• Where advanced practice providers are essential to health care infrastructure.
• I'm proud that we carefully negotiated this bill, and I ask you to advance the bill with the current

Bills: HB2110 , HB2113 , HB2122 , HB2152 , HB2168

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: ambulance, interfacility transport, specialty care transport, emergency medical services, EMS, registered nurse, nurse staffing, paramedic, emergency medical technician, EMT, patient transfer, hospital transfer, critical care transport, medical transport, workforce shortage, scope of practice, Department of Health, RCW 18.73, first responder, basic life support

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• 02:30:03.240><c> can</c> helping to ensure that this bill can helping to ensure that this bill can advance
• :04.040><c> both</c><02:30:04.279><c> Chambers</c><02:30:04.720><c> in</c><02:30:04.840><c> a</c> advance
• through both Chambers in a advance through both Chambers in a timely<02:30:05.479><c> fashion</c><02
• The Forest Service is not taking advanced credit for phases of projects that haven't happened yet.
• </c><03:15:55.120><c> this</c> their teamwork in advancing this their teamwork in advancing this legislation

Bills: HR187 , HR186 , HR375 , HR165 , HR204 , HR197 , HR207

Keywords: government oversight, accountability, federal employees, transparency, administrative leave, Elon Musk, conflict of interest, government efficiency, federal contracts, renewable fuels, ethanol, E15, ethanol-15, renewable fuel standard, RFS, RINs, renewable identification numbers, refinery capacity, farmers, refiners

Bills: HB3724 , HB3392 , HB3466 , HB4060

Committee: House Utilities

Keywords: high-demand facilities, electric utilities, public infrastructure, water management, taxpayer-funded subsidies, decommissioning plans, local control, citizen initiative, referendum, electric utility, large load customers, infrastructure, utility planning, electricity rates, cost allocation, data centers, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, ratepayer protection, HB3466

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• This strike-all directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a statewide study on advanced detection
• This strike-all directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a statewide study on advanced detection
• see this in the future, there's a strike-all coming in Commerce and Tourism that is going to better clean
• Yes. is going to a better, you know, clean up some of the conversations that you and I have had.

Bills: S0828 , S1274 , S1310 , S1378 , S1562

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: sovereign immunity, public transit, contractors, liability, state agents, transportation, traffic signal modernization, seaports, commercial space launch, micromobility, automated license plate recognition, railroad crossing safety, railroad crossings, grade crossing, public railroad-highway grade crossing, rail safety, crossing technology, advanced detection systems, monitoring systems, sensors

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard and advanced several bills. CS/SB 1274 (transportation) was amended to remove multiple unrelated provisions and instead address local residential speed limits, license plate frame rules, rural airport funding, yellow-light timing at red-light camera intersections, private use of license plate readers, and FDOT payment rules; it passed unanimously. CS/SB 1310 (railroad safety) was amended into a study bill directing FDOT to examine advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad crossings and report policy options; it also passed unanimously after testimony from rail interests supporting a study but cautioning about interoperability and safety concerns. CS/SB 828 (sovereign immunity for public transit contractors) would extend sovereign immunity protections to private contractors providing public transit services for state and local governments. Supporters argued it would reduce costs, improve predictability, and help rural paratransit access, while opponents warned it would be a broad expansion of sovereign immunity and could conflict with railroad employee protections under FELA. Despite opposition from some members and outside groups, the bill was reported favorably. SB 1378 (traffic enforcement) passed and would strengthen abandoned-vehicle removal, penalties for unlawful plates or stickers, and vehicle seizure authority for fleeing/eluding cases. The committee also confirmed a slate of appointees in one vote, then heard SB 1562 (motor vehicle dealers), which would limit manufacturers from concentrating sales with a single dealer group once a brand has a meaningful Florida presence and require broader dealer representation to promote competition. It received supportive testimony and was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on earlier bills, and the committee adjourned, with the chair noting it was likely the final meeting of the year.

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• We'll take up tab 4 first: SB 1362 by Senator Harrell, Advanced Air Mobility.
• This bill positions us to be the national leader in advanced air mobility, including vertical takeoff
• This is a very important bill to help us move forward and make sure that we have appropriate advanced
• And advanced air mobility is where we're going. So let's move on. Jetsons, here we come.
• Are we requiring the tow truck companies to show or demonstrate that they're using safe storage when

Bills: S0260 , S1220 , S1352 , S1362 , S1370

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

Bills: SSB1205

Committee: Joint Ways and Means

Keywords: Iowa Economic Development Authority, economic development incentives, tax credits, business incentives for growth, BIG program, seed investor tax credit, venture capital, startup investment, research and development tax credit, R&D credit, film production incentive, movie production, sustainable aviation fuel, SAF, renewable fuels, advanced manufacturing, bioscience, technology and innovation, high quality jobs program, Endow Iowa

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• the financial assistance that WIFA, through its board, is authorized to award to counties from the clean
• from the clear assistance that WIFA through its board is authorized to award to counties from the clean
• The funding mechanism that would be specifically used here is the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
• These do not contain the same cleaning framework that septic tanks do and have become, as of 1976, illegal
• Funding to address these cesspools exists and is available via the Clean Water State Revolving Fund,

Bills: HB2029 , HB2096 , HB2116

Committees: Senate Natural Resources , Senate Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, cesspool remediation, cesspool replacement, forgivable principal, forgivable loan, wifa, water infrastructure finance authority, clean water revolving fund, drinking water revolving fund, wastewater infrastructure, on-site wastewater system, septic system, groundwater protection, public health, nonpoint source pollution, county water projects

Bills: SB174 , SB174

Committee: Senate Transportation and Energy

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, SB174, alternative energy, alternative energy wells, alternative energy facility, geothermal, geothermal energy, subsurface energy, energy storage, energy capture, energy generation, hydropower, solar energy, oil and gas well conversion, well conversion, plugging and abandonment

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• , I'm Ron Arp, president of the business leaders group Identity Clark County, here to urge you to advance

Bills: HB1823 , HB2092 , HB2111 , HB2114

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: transportation improvement board, TIB, transportation improvement account, motor vehicle fund, arterial streets, local match, private match, grant funding, transportation grants, county roads, city streets, transportation benefit district, urban county, small city program, active transportation, pedestrian, bicycle, bike routes, transit, public transit