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UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- You're the managing director of Trig Minerals.
- Andre Boysen, I'm the managing director of Trig Minerals, USA.
- All right, so just Trig Minerals.
- So it's a crucial mineral, not just for the defense industry, but across the board.
- , you know, critical minerals mined within the U.S. itself.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials May 29th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and Representative Block, thank you for that question.
- Chairman, uh, Representative Block, so I'm the Natural Resources Trustee.
- And Minerals department to try and get information about releases that take place around the state.
- Under Energy, Minerals, Natural Resources Leadership, Secretary Kendraine is the task force chair.
- all other instances, we, we have, we can't exchange our mineral estate.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Why block a vote on the floor to see where members of the House stand?
- Why block a vote on the floor to see where members of the House stand.
- Let's be clear: miners and workers didn't ask for these rollbacks.
- Miners cannot be expendable.
- MINERS CANNOT BE EXPENDABLE.
Keywords:
fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , which is the joint minerals committee with the House minerals committee, he didn't want something to
- committee which is the the minerals committee which is the joint<02:05:08.400><c> minerals</c><02:05
- committee with the house joint minerals committee with the house minerals<02:05:10.000><c> committee
- minerals minerals during<02:05:46.800><c> the</c><02:05:46.960><c> session</c><02:05:47.440><c> which
- isn't a minerals committee, we just<02:06:06.960><c> uh</c><02:06:07.199><c> minerals</c><02:06:07.599
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Katharine MacGregor, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior, and James Danly, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- tenure as Deputy Secretary, she oversaw efforts to ensure responsible domestic energy and military— mineral
- production and mining-related purposes as the primary use of federal land with mineral deposits.
- mineral extraction processes. and refining.
- As you know also, domestically many of those critical minerals lie on federal land.
- So what will you do, what can you do to tackle these challenges to spur mineral development?
Keywords:
nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development
Summary:
The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- alcohol to miners tickets to miners alcohol to miners various<01:46:21.560><c> other</c><01:46:21.800
- </c><03:39:20.000><c> is</c> agreement on what the next block is agreement on what the next block is
- So everybody has these pass keys, how can you get in to block that, you understand what I'm saying?
- </c><03:47:00.680><c> are</c> blockchain yet and what the miners are blockchain yet and what the miners
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 552, which would remove the “full-time student” requirement for children ages 19 to 25 covered under the state retiree health insurance plan. The prime sponsor said the change would align retiree coverage with state employee and ACA plans, would not cost taxpayers because retirees pay the premiums, and could even reduce administrative burden and possibly state costs. The chair noted the bill simply removes the words “if full-time student” from statute and said the proposal affects very few retirees and has no cost to the state. No opposition was presented, and the chair closed the hearing on HB 552 after no further testimony.
The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 648, which would require commercial insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices and supplies for people with diabetes. The prime sponsor, a retired dietitian and diabetes educator, gave extensive testimony describing diabetes as common, costly, and serious, and argued that continuous glucose monitoring is important for managing type 2 and gestational diabetes, preventing hypoglycemia, and improving safety and decision-making. She said CGMs can alert users to dangerous blood sugar changes, help people understand how food, activity, and medication affect glucose, and save lives while offering a strong return on investment.
During questions, a committee member asked whether the bill should specify that the monitoring be tied to prescribed treatment, and the sponsor agreed that adding “prescribed” would be appropriate. The member also asked about the proper threshold for coverage and whether the bill should be tied to fasting-test diagnosis; the sponsor responded that A1C is only one measure of control and does not show daily fluctuations, and said she was not prepared to recommend a specific threshold but could provide clinical guidelines later. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the sponsor indicated support for the bill’s general approach to broader CGM access.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- blocks of our supply chain and that we need domestic minerals.
- Or two circles, the red and the green, are critical minerals.
- we developed with Resolution Copper to train new miners.
- I just want to say trace minerals—that's my dietitian side—but I mean the rare minerals.
- Trace minerals—that's my dietitian side—but I mean the rare minerals.
Bills:
SB1046
Keywords:
telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - House Science & Technology
House Science & Technology Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- building blocks of our supply chain, and that we need domestic minerals.
- minerals markets and outlooks.
- with Resolution Copper to train new miners.
- I just want to say trace minerals—that's my dietician side. But I mean the rare minerals.
- Is it also able to determine what type of mineral it is?
Summary:
The Committee on Science and Technology heard Senate Bill 1046, which would prohibit critical telecommunications infrastructure in Arizona from using equipment manufactured or owned by a foreign adversary, require annual certification to the Corporation Commission, impose civil penalties for noncompliance, and bar violators from receiving certain public funds for telecom infrastructure. Marina Macklin testified in support, arguing the bill would reduce cybersecurity and national security risks tied to Chinese-linked telecom equipment and that states have an important role in procurement and infrastructure protection. Members asked about examples such as Huawei, the cost of compliance, whether the threat is current, and whether the bill duplicates federal efforts; Macklin said the measure targets public procurement, addresses existing risks, and complements rather than conflicts with federal action. The committee then voted 5-1 to return SB 1046 with a do pass recommendation, with one member citing concerns about timing and implementation.
The committee also received a presentation from Craig Luxbacher of the University of Arizona on mining technology and the state’s role in critical minerals. He described Arizona as a hub for mining innovation and discussed university work on autonomous equipment, microgrids, pilot processing, tailings recovery, workforce training, and heat-stress monitoring. Members asked about microgrids, legal and policy changes needed to de-risk domestic mining, tariffs, workforce decline, and whether AI and automation would reduce jobs; Luxbacher said automation is driven by economics, not just regulation, and would likely create more skilled maintenance and technical jobs rather than eliminate the workforce.
Jeremiah Pate of Lunisand then presented on subsurface imaging technology using geo-radio-tomography, which he said can image deep underground from airborne platforms and help locate critical minerals, aquifers, tunnels, and buried military infrastructure. Members asked about applications for archaeology, identifying mineral types, water detection, uniqueness of the technology, and possible defense uses. Pate said the company is working toward better mineral identification, can detect aquifers readily, and is currently the only company fielding this type of airborne subsurface imaging. The chair closed the meeting after thanking members and speakers, and the committee adjourned.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> resource management federal mineral resource management federal mineral royalties<01:34:39.120><
- </c> Wyoming share of federal mineral Wyoming share of federal mineral royalties<01:34:46.800><c> from
- So um section explain and block.
- These 27 district courts in block.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 11th, 2026
State Government
Bills:
SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25 , SB174 , SB39 , SB40 , SB206 , SB200 , HB169 , HB345 , HB381 , HB25
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40, Houston/Hunter Act, firearm hold agreement, gun storage, temporary firearm storage, firearms dealer, federal firearms licensee, FFL, civil immunity, gun owner
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> losing out on the 21 essential minerals losing out on the 21 essential minerals and<02:28:33.280
- The Mineral Leasing Act for acquired lands governs mineral leasing for a wide range of resources on these
- The America Act would amend the Mineral Leasing Act for acquired lands by adding hard rock minerals as
- The America Act would amend the Mineral Leasing Act for acquired lands by adding hard rock minerals as
- lands by adding hard rock minerals as lands by adding hard rock minerals as part<05:15:15.600><c> of<
Bills:
HB3187 , SB284 , HB2400 , HR1098 , HB3872 , HB3176 , HB3620 , HB2815 , SB2878 , HR1045 , HR972 , HB2876 , HB3962 , HB4183 , SB216 , HR923 , HB5457 , HB5810 , SB222
Keywords:
Perry County Arkansas, Perryville, Forest Service land, federal land conveyance, quitclaim deed, public purpose, education, youth development, land transfer, property disposal, reversion clause, CERCLA, environmental liability, historic preservation, National Historic Preservation Act, USDA, federal property, county government, public use, surplus land
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Help them to craft legislation that supports farmers and miners, educators, healthcare workers, and all
- Help them to craft legislation that supports farmers and miners, educators, healthcare workers, and all
- Help them to craft legislation that supports farmers and miners, educators, healthcare workers, and all
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- How do they in my block. I don't know.
OR
Transcript Highlights:
- The Governor's appointments and reappointments are confirmed in block.
- The Governor's appointments and reappointments are confirmed in block.
- The Governor's appointments are confirmed in block.
- I voted against the block; some of those people were great.
- The governor's appointments are confirmed and block is listed.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of HR 4090, the critical mineral of HR 4090, the critical mineral dominance<00:13:12.320><c> act
- </c> control what comes to the floor blocked control what comes to the floor blocked any<00:59:01.040
- Uh, Steube, 79% have been blocked. I go right down the list.
- </c> 71% of his amendments have been blocked. 71% of his amendments have been blocked.
- </c> domestic mining and hard rock mineral domestic mining and hard rock mineral resources<01:21:41.760
Keywords:
Medal of Honor, valor, Army, Nicholas Dockery, military service, James Capers Jr., Vietnam War, acts of valor, military recognition, military valor, John W. Ripley, Marine Corps, appropriations, omnibus, consolidated appropriations, fiscal year 2026, FY2026, federal spending, budget bill, defense appropriations
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 4, February 12, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:23:09.919><c> processing,</c> production, critical mineral processing, production, critical mineral
- I'm kind of miners hospital board?
- </c> Miners Hospital Board, Senator Grub. Miners Hospital Board, Senator Grub.
- We talk a lot in minerals initiative.
- </c> on the critical minerals initiative? on the critical minerals initiative?
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So once a block is validated, it can't be changed without altering every single block that came before
- So once a block is validated, it can't be changed without altering every single block that came before
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- </c><00:19:28.960><c> of</c> that puzzle gets to add that block of that puzzle gets to add that block
- contains a summary of all the new block contains a summary of all the blocks<00:19:41.919><c> before<
Summary:
The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held an informational briefing on digital assets, blockchain, and related regulatory developments. Chair Jarrett Keohoko said the committee was focusing on national and state policy issues around digital assets, while leaving the separate issue of Bitcoin kiosks and fraud to the House Consumer Protection Committee, which had already noticed a similar briefing. No public testimony was taken; the session was for informational updates and member questions.
Representatives from the Aptos Foundation, including JC Yun and Michael Cheng, gave a detailed presentation on blockchain basics and Aptos’s technology. They described blockchain as a tamper-resistant digital ledger, explained proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems, and argued that proof-of-stake networks are faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. They also emphasized smart contracts and potential uses beyond speculation, such as car titles, college transcripts, collectibles, digital IDs, real estate, and other tokenized assets.
The presenters highlighted Aptos’s Hawaii connections and said the technology could help local residents and businesses participate in the digital economy. They cited adoption statistics, including billions of transactions on Aptos, tokenized money market funds from major financial firms, micro-lending applications, decentralized cloud infrastructure, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. They acknowledged concerns about scams and consumer protection, but argued that the answer is stronger regulation and education rather than avoiding the technology altogether.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Miners and the minerals they produce are the first link in virtually every supply chain, and the demand
- for these minerals that we extract is skyrocketing.
- The big thing is it's not a critical mineral, but it's more of a strategic mineral.
- The mineralized mine project area there is dry.
- miners, done it with a few different companies now.
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- were on the tour talked about their desire to help out salmon and fish habitat that is currently blocked
- interest in understanding both the challenges and opportunities counties face in addressing fish-blocking
- Since 2016, we have invested over $28 million to replace 27 fish-blocking culverts at 18 sites.
- those counties, to adopt development regulations to assure agricultural lands, forest lands, and mineral
- lands adjacent to short line railroads may be developed for freight rail, and mineral lands adjacent
Summary:
The committee heard several local government bills. Senate Bill 6181, sponsored by Senator Conway, would let county legislative authorities in certain large western Washington counties file a city incorporation petition without collecting resident signatures if the area is fully within an urban growth boundary and has more than 25,000 people. Supporters from Pierce County said the current signature requirement makes incorporation too difficult for large urban unincorporated areas like South Hill, while opponents argued the signature threshold is an important test of community support and raised concerns about boundaries, taxes, and the adequacy of the bill’s details. Senate Bill 6132 would give the Port of Moses Lake additional bonding authority tied to a tax increment financing area to help finish a rail project; the port said rising costs and a pending federal grant made the extra flexibility necessary.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 6154, which would give local governments more flexibility in how they use hydraulic project approval permits for culvert replacement. Counties and cities testified that many emergency culvert repairs are expensive and that some sites provide little fish habitat benefit, so they want the option to redirect equivalent resources to higher-priority fish passage projects elsewhere in the watershed. A few commenters supported the bill as a practical way to improve habitat and flood resilience, while one remote witness objected to the broader legal framework for salmon habitat projects. Senate Bill 6189 would extend from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028 the deadline for creating an additional public facilities district for regional aquatics and sports facilities; Olympia, Tumwater, and regional partners said they need more time to complete feasibility and coordination work for a proposed aquatic center.
In executive session, the committee took action on several bills. It adopted a substitute and passed Senate Bill 6037 to Ways and Means, adopted a substitute and passed Senate Bill 5983 to Rules, and passed Senate Bills 5995 and 6013 to Rules without amendments. For Senate Bill 6066, the committee adopted an amendment into a new substitute and passed the bill to the Transportation Committee. The committee did not take action on Senate Bills 5820 or 6064.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- I think a lot of times Platte County said, "Well, we don't have mineral, mineral, mineral, so we're in
- I think a lot of times Platte County said, "Well, we don't have mineral, mineral, mineral, so we're in
- It took very little testimony by the Joint Minerals Committee.
- That would be October 1st, 2027, a report to JEC and minerals on 2027, a report to JEC and minerals on
- Those two programs are the large project loan and the minerals to value added product program.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> about the joint mineral work so far? about the joint mineral work so far?
- </c> consensus community consensus block consensus community consensus block grant<01:27:38.400><c> program
- And so I between JAC and joint minerals.
- Joint Minerals has already started this.
- , Minerals, Minerals, let's<02:41:50.000><c> get</c><02:41:50.160><c> down</c><02:41:50.319><c> to</c
Committee:
Joint Appropriations