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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Nov 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- our presentation today and in the 30-day session, that you are assured that we are following best practices
- That is for best practices with regard to accounting.
- It is a significant technological advance both with regard to the practice and at the appellate level
- had a 3 million hit between their schools and their counties because Secure Rural Schools and the Forest
- These are payments for Forest Service.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Lady from Forest, Miss McGee. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Porter, he passes. >> Gentleman from Forest, Mr.
- Gentleman from Forest, Mr. passes. Gentleman from Forest, Mr. Watson. Watson. Watson.
- </c> holds a practice holds a practice of<01:29:53.040><c> architects</c><01:29:53.440><c> in</c><01:
- I'd like to recognize the gentle lady from Forest to describe the bill. >> Lady from Forest recognized
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Commission on Race & Access to Opportunity (6-24-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Larry Forester.
- Forester, Mr. Tyer, for being here.
- Forester.
- </c><01:13:45.600><c> Forester.</c><01:13:46.159><c> But</c> So I'm coming to you, Mr. Forester.
- Forester.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony focused on barriers facing minority-owned businesses and on local programs intended to improve access to capital and contracting opportunities. A representative from the U.S. Black Chambers described disparities in minority spending, argued for more intentional and transparent investment in Black communities, and emphasized the need to disaggregate data, hold officials accountable, and expand tools such as the byBlack certification directory. He also stressed that businesses need technical assistance, resources, and opportunities to grow through mergers, consortiums, and joint ventures.
The main presentation then came from Larry Forester and Tyrone of Commerce Lexington, who outlined what they called eight major barriers for minority businesses, including limited access to capital, weak mentorship networks, discrimination and bias, bureaucratic hurdles, branding and visibility challenges, stereotyping, generational knowledge gaps, and limited financial literacy. They described several Commerce Lexington initiatives: the Access Loan Program, which brings small businesses before a pool of 26 lenders; a Minority Business Accelerator to help firms scale and connect with prime contractors; and an Opportunity Exchange for business owners to share experiences and lessons learned. They said the Access Loan Program has funded nearly $26 million in loans with an average loan size of about $62,000.
Members asked about bias in lending and how to make contracting and certification easier for minority firms. Forester said applications are vetted by a subcommittee before reaching the full lender group, with attention to completeness and readiness, and that only one lender needs to say yes. On contracting, the witnesses said certification can be burdensome and suggested more hands-on help from the state, relationship-building events that include decision-makers, and incentives rather than mandates. They also relayed policy ideas from a business owner, including culturally informed underwriting, public-private matching grants, supplier diversity enforcement, and mentorship tied to capital access. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- here now with gratitude for the land, this beautiful state of Vermont with its mountains and lakes, forests
- Vermont with its mountains<00:07:33.039><c> and</c><00:07:33.280><c> lakes,</c><00:07:34.160><c> forests
- </c><00:07:34.800><c> and</c> mountains and lakes, forests and mountains and lakes, forests and streams
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 008 Jan 22nd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to be hearing from the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council, the Colorado Forest Health
- 40.559><c> Colorado</c> Systems Advisory Council, the Colorado Systems Advisory Council, the Colorado Forest
- ><c> Council,</c><00:25:43.360><c> and</c><00:25:43.600><c> the</c><00:25:43.760><c> Veterary</c> Forest
- Health Council, and the Veterary Forest Health Council, and the Veterary Pharmaceutical<00:25:44.960
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Over the last two weeks, two forest fires have ravaged Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
- , two forest fires have ravaged Michelle<00:07:10.160><c> State</c><00:07:10.479><c> Forest</c><00:07
- ,</c> scorched thousands of acres of forest, scorched thousands of acres of forest, forcing<00:07:17.440
- </c><04:06:32.319><c> This</c> were practicing fallen gong. This were practicing fallen gong.
- </c> and banned their practice outright. and banned their practice outright.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development Mar 3rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This is kind of an industry standard practice now, and we are competing in that space.
- And we have really every geography that you would want, from grasslands to forests, to mountains, to
- From grasslands to forests, to mountains, to rivers, to lakes, everything, you can make it work in Missouri
- So some of our areas in the state of Missouri, and I'm thinking Mark Twain National Forest, the Arkansas
Summary:
The Committee on Economic Development met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where it adopted a House committee substitute and voted House Bill 1716 due pass by a 13-0 vote, House Bill 2474 due pass by a 15-0 vote, and House Bill 2693 due pass by a 12-2 vote with one present. The committee then moved into public hearings.
House Bill 3095, sponsored by Rep. Brown, would extend the business facility tax credit. Brown and witnesses from Burns & McDonnell and business groups said the credit supports retention and expansion of high-paying jobs in Missouri, especially in Kansas City, and helps the company plan future growth. No opposition was offered, and the hearing closed after several supportive witnesses testified.
House Bill 3249, sponsored by Rep. Harzusa, would extend the jet fuel sales tax exemption for common carriers from 2033 to 2043 to support the planned redevelopment of St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Witnesses said the exemption helps encourage airline investment in a multi-billion-dollar airport project, and the bill drew support from regional business groups with no opposition. House Bills 2142 and 2058, sponsored by Reps. Wellenkamp and Vernetti, would combine the Missouri motion media tax credit’s two $8 million buckets into one $16 million pool and extend the sunset to 2035. Sponsors and industry witnesses said the change would improve competitiveness, support film and TV production, and help build long-term infrastructure and jobs; supporters included film office representatives, chambers of commerce, and local governments, with no opposition testimony.
House Bill 2886, sponsored by Rep. Riggs, would update Missouri broadband law by raising speed standards, extending the state broadband office sunset, and addressing future federal broadband funds and provider defaults. Riggs argued the bill is needed to keep pace with AI and modern internet use and to recover federal funds; supporters from AARP and the broadband office emphasized the need for better service and longer timelines. Industry groups opposed parts of the bill, especially the exclusion of cable and concerns about overbuilding and overly strict speed requirements, while the broadband director said the sunset extension and future service needs should be considered. The committee adjourned after the hearing on HB 2886.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Energy Supply, Energy Conservation, and Energy Resilience Dec 3rd, 2025
Joint Committee on Energy Supply, Energy Conservation, and Energy Resilience
Transcript Highlights:
- I just really appreciate the work that they've done to ground the study in practical, consensus-based
- But some of the resource agencies that we were talking with, BLM, Forest Service, USDA, might have less
- So big up with the new federal component because we do cross federal lands with this project: BLM, Forest
- For us, that involves BLM, Forest Service, and USDA right-of-way agreements.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Energy Supply, Energy Conservation, and Energy Resilience opened by electing Senator Shoemake as chair and Representative Alex Ibarra as vice chair. Members then moved into a series of work sessions focused on data centers, transmission, and workforce needs tied to Washington’s clean energy and grid planning challenges.
Kate Bruns and Glenn Blackman presented preliminary findings from the governor’s Data Center work group, created under Executive Order 25-05. They said the group met for six months, received more than 1,000 public comments, and included representatives from agencies, industry, tribes, labor, utilities, environmental groups, and research institutions. The presenters emphasized that data centers are expected to be the largest source of load growth over the next five to ten years, creating concerns about grid capacity, ratepayer impacts, forecasting, water use, backup generation, and compatibility with Washington’s energy and climate laws. They described nine recommendations, including protecting existing energy and climate policy, improving forecasting, seeking more clean power and transmission, and encouraging flexible data center operations. A proposed tax incentive change that would have expanded eligibility while tying the exemption to new clean electricity sources narrowly failed in the work group. Members asked about tribal consultation, cooling technologies, and local benefits from data centers; the presenters said tribal consultation was ongoing and a final report would follow.
Keegan Moyer of West Tech then outlined a regional transmission study showing major strain on the Western grid from load growth, electrification, resiliency needs, and limited transmission capacity. He said the 10-year study identified about 12,000 line miles of needed projects across the West, with roughly $56 billion in estimated costs, including planned projects, reliability upgrades, and new interregional transfer projects. He stressed that many projects are upgrades within existing rights-of-way, but new corridors are still needed, and he previewed recommendations on permitting, equipment procurement, cost allocation, and project sponsorship. In response to questions, he discussed the difficulty of crossing jurisdictional “seams,” the role of federal coordination, landowner compensation, eminent domain as a last resort, and the limited role of public financing beyond a federal GRIP grant.
Stephanie Scott of Commerce presented the transmission workforce study, which focuses on substation technicians, line workers, and line clearance tree trimmers. She said current workforce levels are far below what will be needed under a clean energy expansion scenario, and that active projects are essential because apprenticeship training depends on thousands of hours of hands-on work. She highlighted barriers such as high upfront CDL and pre-apprenticeship costs, the need for wraparound supports, and the importance of expanding access for women, people of color, and tribal communities. Members asked about tribal utility apprenticeship programs, utility-run training pipelines, and whether the study included funding sources; Scott said the report would include an inventory of apprenticeship programs and tribal considerations, but revenue ideas were outside the study scope.
Finally, Brant Johnson of Grid United described the North Plains Connector as a case study in large transmission development. He said the project, a 420-mile, 3,000-megawatt HVDC line connecting Montana and North Dakota, has relied on early stakeholder engagement, route changes, tribal consultation, and coordinated federal and state permitting to reduce risk and shorten timelines. He said the project aims for permits by the end of 2026 and construction beginning in 2028, with an earliest commercial operation date of 2032. In response to questions, he discussed the challenges of crossing regional seams, interconnection queues, land acquisition and compensation, eminent domain, and financing, noting that the project is primarily privately financed with a $700 million federal grant covering a portion of costs.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill ends that practice and instead creates a more sensible approach for recouping costs outside
- and Justice Action Network is a national bipartisan organization that focuses on evidence-based practices
- And Justice Action Network is a national bipartisan organization that focuses on evidence-based practices
- HB 2025 is one of those best practices that we've seen and that we'd like to see implemented here in
- We've been working with the Forest Service to try to be allowed to use some of their old mining pits
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It restores stable, reliable funding to rural counties that host federal forest by reauthorizing the
- It restores stable, reliable funding to rural counties that host federal forest by reauthorizing the
- It restores stable, reliable funding to rural counties that host federal forest by reauthorizing the
- It restores stable, reliable funding to rural counties that host federal forest by reauthorizing the
- </c><02:46:39.200><c> A</c> does this look like in practice? A does this look like in practice?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, that insurance company will only offer coverage. to degreed foresters, which excludes the
- All right, members, we do have two resource witnesses: Jared Goodman from the Texas A&M Forest Service
- and Andy McCrady, also from the Texas A&M Forest Service.
- If we were to take the degreed foresters who have insurance burning east of I-45 and extrapolate that
- It is patterned after a system they already have administered by the Texas Forest Service that covered
Keywords:
Gulf Coast Protection District, navigation safety, special districts, state governance, Texas legislation, Gulf Coast, flood protection, storm risk management, coastal restoration, natural resources, prescribed burns, self-insurance, fire management, liability protection, rural land management, beverage container recycling, deposit return system, container deposit, bottle bill, recycling refund
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 10th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, on legislation, particularly involving legal matters or the practice of law, we talk a lot about
- And what the striking amendment does, by centering the policy point on practical application and use
- This allows our farms to stay as farms and our forests to stay as forests.
Bills:
HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1002, HB1065, HB1155, HB1916, HB2264, HB1078, HB1687, HB1701, HB1717, HB1795, HB1859, HB2088, HB2091, HB2107, HB2109, HB2110, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2133, HB2134, HB2140, HB2151, HB2152, HB2155, HB2165, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2211, HB2219, HB2228, HB2229, HB2230, HB2235, HB2238, HB2242, HB2245, HB2249, HB2253, HB2254, HB2269, HB2272, HB2283, HB2304, HB2317, HB2340, HB2343, HB2385, HB2406, HB2417, HB2426, HB2445, HB2452, HB2472, HB2492, HB2501, HB2531, HB2574, HB2606, HB2664
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
Summary:
The House considered and passed a series of bills on topics including public employee bargaining communication, condominium and middle-housing development, building code changes for scissor stairs, substance use disorder monitoring for nursing assistants, pet insurance continuity, liquor licensing flexibility, voter registration challenges, concealed pistol license records exemptions, social housing public development authorities, services for people with developmental disabilities, rent increase notices, and unlawful detainer notices. Members repeatedly described the housing bills as efforts to increase supply, improve affordability, and fix prior statutory problems, while the health-related bills were framed as improving patient comfort, provider flexibility, or workforce consistency. Several measures were advanced without amendment, while others were substituted with committee recommendations before final passage.
The most debated item was Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1916 on voter registration challenges. Supporters said it would curb mass or frivolous challenges, protect voters, and give election officials clearer standards and more accountability. Opponents argued it would make legitimate voter challenges harder, reduce citizen oversight of voter rolls, and weaken election integrity. Multiple amendments were offered to reduce penalties from felony to gross misdemeanor, allow electronic challenges, remove county-residency limits, and strike sections of the bill; most were rejected, though one amendment removing the same-county requirement was adopted. The bill ultimately passed after a divided vote.
Other notable debate included House Bill 2152, which would allow terminally ill patients in hospitals and similar facilities to use medical cannabis; supporters emphasized dignity and comfort at end of life, while one opponent worried about added burdens on rural hospitals. House Bill 2235, concerning Public Records Act exemptions tied to concealed pistol license records and a permit-to-purchase framework, passed with strong support. House Bill 1687 on social housing public development authorities passed after an amendment restored city council involvement in housing cooperation decisions, while House Bill 2249, relating to Washington Technical employees and civil service treatment, passed with a larger number of nays. The House then placed additional bills on second reading and adjourned until the next legislative day.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 210; 21 January, 2026: 1:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- So uh you mentioned Forest County Regional Jail.
- So uh you mentioned Forest County Regional Jail.
- So uh you mentioned Forest County Regional Jail.
- So uh you mentioned Forest County Regional Jail.
- </c> inmates to Forest. inmates to Forest.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-LBT, TCA-PSM, PSM Public Hearings 03-10-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Statewide Fire Protection Forester for DLNR Forestry and Wildlife, and the department stands
- I'm the Statewide Fire Protection Forester for DLNR Forestry and Wildlife, and the department stands
- I'm the Statewide Fire Protection Forester for DLNR Forestry and Wildlife, and the department stands
- practices should be implemented<00:08:13.639><c> not</c><00:08:13.800><c> only</c><00:08:14.080><c>
- Thank you. their best practices is what we've their best practices is what we've Incorporated<00:33:58.720
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on House Bill 1064, which would implement recommendations from the Fire Safety Research Institute’s Maui wildfire report, clarify the role of the State Fire Marshal, and appropriate funds. Testimony was generally supportive from DLNR, the Climate Advisory Team, the State Fire Council, Hawaiʻi Electric, the Attorney General’s office, the Honu Fire Department, AARP, the Hawaiʻi Insurance Council, and others. Governor Green’s office said it supported the bill but wanted the office of the State Fire Marshal placed under the Department of Defense rather than the governor’s office, citing constitutional and administrative concerns. Members also questioned the State Fire Council about the selection process for the fire marshal and about defensible space and wildfire resilience in different communities.
After discussion, the committees deferred decision-making on HB 1064 to Friday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 225 for the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, with the same recommendation from the other committee. The hearing then moved to House Bill 697, which would expand who may review automated speed enforcement images. HDOT supported the bill but said it would prefer funding from the Highway Special Fund or the automated speed enforcement special fund rather than general revenues. Opposition testimony from the ACLU raised privacy concerns, argued the bill blurs the line between law enforcement and infrastructure management, and said DOT staff lack the mandate and expertise for the task. Judiciary said it would need additional capacity to process citations and hearings, and noted the program’s likely workload and costs were still uncertain.
The committees then took up House Bill 277 on vehicular pursuit policy. The Attorney General and the Law Enforcement Standards Board urged the committees to defer the bill and let the board develop policy first, while Hawaii County Police opposed the measure as unnecessary, confusing, and too restrictive of officer discretion. Honolulu Police Department and the Policing Project supported the bill, arguing that clearer statewide standards and transparency are needed because pursuits can cause serious injuries or deaths and existing policies are inconsistent or not public. The Policing Project said the bill could be improved with amendments on serious crimes, but supported legislative action to set statewide standards while still involving the board. No final vote or action on HB 277 was taken in the portion provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And so the practice with, you know, our laws are, of course, designed to protect, but also the practice
- Diego County Sheriff's Department has an entire task force just to go after the illicit grows in the forested
- Diego County Sheriff's Department has an entire task force just to go after the illicit grows in the forested
- your approach in leading the DIR, particularly addressing backlogs, staff challenges, and providing practical
- your approach in leading the DIR, particularly addressing backlogs, staff challenges, and providing practical
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Frank Damrow Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Eddger to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission, each by 4-0 vote. The committee also approved a rule waiver to allow SB 1447 (health) to be heard after the policy committee deadline, and took up floor acknowledgments before moving to appointments requiring testimony.
The committee then heard from Clint Kellam, nominee to lead the Department of Cannabis Control. Members focused heavily on cannabis labeling, youth protection, attractive-to-children packaging, the SB 540 educational pamphlet, and the department’s efforts to steer consumers from illicit to legal products. Kellam said the department’s role is not to promote increased consumption but to move existing consumption into the regulated market, and he described enforcement against illicit cultivation and retail, consumer education efforts, and a possible AI tool to help licensees review packaging. He also said the department would consider tighter packaging rules, including one-serving packaging, but emphasized the need for research and legislative collaboration. The committee voted 4-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate.
The committee next heard from Jennifer Osborne, nominee to direct the Department of Industrial Relations. Questions centered on DIR’s handling of Cal/OSHA audit findings, labor commissioner backlogs, PAGA enforcement, staffing shortages, IT modernization, and how her administrative background would help address those issues. Osborne said DIR is working on revised Cal/OSHA policies and procedures, additional staffing and intake changes, new IT systems, and possible use of outside administrative law judges to reduce delays. She also clarified that the Civil Rights Department is not under DIR, but said she would follow up on concerns raised. Public commenters from employer groups, labor, and industry largely supported her nomination, and the committee approved her appointment 4-0 to move to the full Senate for confirmation.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/20/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- And also our foresters.
- Uh and uh and also our foresters. So I Uh and uh and also our foresters.
- </c> in order to uh in include the forester in order to uh in include the forester forestry<00:08:02.160
- </c> it's the been pretty much the practice it's the been pretty much the practice and<00:58:48.799><
- </c><04:11:49.199><c> is</c> high heat pyro um smelting practices is high heat pyro um smelting practices
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House agriculture committee approves HF770 3/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We raise livestock on pasture and in the forest. We raise pigs, chickens, cattle, and sheep.
- pasture and County we raise Livestock on pasture and in<00:04:01.239><c> the</c><00:04:01.360><c> forest
- raised</c><00:04:02.280><c> pigs</c><00:04:02.760><c> chickens</c><00:04:03.760><c> uh</c> in the forest
- we raised pigs chickens uh in the forest we raised pigs chickens uh cattle<00:04:04.239><c> and</c><
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, and then lastly, our forest... ...that are used.
- I mean, and then lastly, our forest and ag waste are those potential feedstocks for this?
- Second, healthy soils and the manure management program—I think healthy soils farming practices will
- So not only taking advantage of academic research, evolution in our understanding of best practices from
- Paul Mason with Pacific Forest Trust here on Item 6.
Summary:
The subcommittee heard extensive testimony on the governor’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit, which would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold for use in California from 2026 to 2036. The Department of Finance and CARB argued the proposal would help decarbonize aviation, support a long-term transition in the fuel sector, and encourage in-state investment and jobs. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and several outside witnesses recommended rejecting the proposal, saying it is a relatively expensive way to reduce greenhouse gases, could have uncertain or limited net climate benefits, and may shift limited feedstocks away from renewable diesel rather than create additional fuel supply.
A major point of debate was whether the credit would mainly benefit California refineries and workers or instead subsidize out-of-state producers while reducing revenue for transportation programs. Supporters, including union members, refinery workers, airlines, Boeing, and airport representatives, said SAF is one of the few viable near-term options for aviation, that California should keep fuel production and jobs in-state, and that the credit would help maintain refinery operations and support the industry’s transition. Opponents, including the LAO, trucking and fuels groups, environmental organizations, and county/road advocates, warned that the proposal could raise gasoline and diesel prices, reduce diesel excise tax revenue for highways and local streets and roads, and provide limited climate benefit compared with other uses of state funds. Some members also raised concerns about feedstock availability, food-system impacts, and whether the policy should be more narrowly targeted if the goal is to support a specific refinery.
No vote was taken. The chair stated at the outset that all items on the agenda were being held open for a future hearing, and public comment was taken after the first item because of the level of interest. The hearing then continued with public testimony, which was split between strong support from labor and industry and strong opposition from environmental, transportation, and local government groups.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, and then lastly, are forest and ag waste potential feedstocks for this?
- Second, healthy soils and the manure management program—I think healthy soils farming practices will
- we will ensure that we're using best available science and then also, I believe it also says best practices
- Paul Mason with Pacific Forest Trust here on Item 6.
- League, Climate and Wildfire Institute, Mountain Counties Water Resources Association, Regenerative Forest
Summary:
The subcommittee heard testimony on the governor’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit, which would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold for use in California from 2026 to 2036. The Department of Finance and CARB argued the credit would help decarbonize aviation, support refinery transitions, and keep fuel production and jobs in California. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the proposal, saying it is a relatively expensive way to reduce greenhouse gases, could have uncertain or limited climate benefits, and would reduce diesel excise tax revenue that supports highways, local streets and roads, and other transportation programs.
A major point of debate was whether the credit would simply shift limited feedstocks from renewable diesel to SAF rather than create new low-carbon fuel supply. Professor Aaron Smith and the LAO said that because feedstocks such as used cooking oil, tallow, and vegetable oils are limited and already used in other fuel markets, the policy could increase SAF at the expense of renewable diesel, with possible increases in fuel prices and little net emissions benefit. Administration and CARB staff disputed that outcome, saying additional waste-based feedstocks are available and that the policy would not meaningfully raise gasoline or diesel prices. Senators focused on feedstock availability, impacts on road funding, fairness to consumers, and whether the proposal was really aimed at preserving specific refineries such as Phillips 66.
Public comment was sharply divided. Labor representatives, refinery workers, airlines, Boeing, airports, and some local residents supported the proposal, emphasizing jobs, refinery investment, and aviation’s need for a liquid-fuel decarbonization pathway. Environmental and transportation groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, World Resources Institute, Earthjustice, California Environmental Voters, counties, cities, and trucking and asphalt associations, opposed it, citing weak net climate benefits, possible fuel-price impacts, and losses to transportation funding. No vote was taken; the chair announced all items would be held open for a future hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, if I know that this law prevents discriminatory housing practices against protected classes
- forest lands and related<02:05:37.840><c> industries</c><02:05:38.800><c> as</c><02:05:39.040><c> well
- lands, our timber industry forest lands, our timber industry residents<02:08:40.079><c> in</c><02:08
- House Bill 124, enabling a municipal forest committee or conservation commission to offer surplus money
- </c> Bill 124 enabling a municipal forest Bill 124 enabling a municipal forest committee<02:10:20.800