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North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Apr 21st, 2026 at 08:25 am
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Island plant, now called the Crane Clean Energy Center in Pennsylvania, and the Duane Arnold plant in Iowa
- Code of Federal Regulations, that the term advanced reactor means a nuclear fission reactor with significant
- Code of Federal Regulation and the term advanced reactor means a nuclear fission reactor with significant
- They are qualified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as ASME code.
Committee:
Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Island plant now called the Crane Clean Energy Center in Pennsylvania, and the Duane Arnold plant in Iowa
- Code of Federal Regulation, that the term advanced reactor means a nuclear fission reactor with significant
- Code of Federal Regulation and the term advanced reactor means a nuclear fission reactor with significant
- They are qualified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as ASME code, so we do take into consideration
Committee:
Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Summary:
The meeting was a presentation and Q&A at Idaho National Laboratory focused on the state of nuclear energy, advanced reactors, and the lab’s role in testing, regulation, and commercialization. Speakers described INL’s broader mission beyond nuclear, including cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, but emphasized its major nuclear capabilities: the Advanced Test Reactor, TREAT, the Materials and Fuels Complex, and other test beds used to accelerate fuel and materials testing. They also highlighted the lab’s size, workforce, internship pipeline, and partnerships with DOE, DHS, DOD, and private companies.
A major topic was the federal push to speed up nuclear deployment through executive orders and regulatory reform. Speakers said DOE and the NRC are reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, streamlining environmental reviews, and working toward a goal of having three new nuclear systems achieve criticality by July 4, 2026. They discussed the difference between microreactors, small modular reactors, and traditional gigawatt-scale plants, arguing that advanced reactors can be factory-built, safer, and better suited for data centers, military bases, remote communities, industrial heat, and other nontraditional uses. They also said the U.S. is rebuilding its nuclear supply chain, including enrichment and fuel fabrication, and that states willing to host parts of the fuel cycle could see major economic benefits.
The speakers addressed questions about cost, safety, waste, and international competition. They said advanced reactors rely on passive safety features, TRISO fuel, and natural circulation, and that the industry’s challenge is often cost uncertainty rather than a precise fuel or materials limit. They argued used nuclear fuel should be viewed as a resource rather than waste if recycling becomes policy, and said microreactors should produce relatively small amounts of spent fuel. They also noted that China and Russia continue to build aggressively, with China on pace to surpass the U.S. in total nuclear generation, while U.S. projects such as Palisades, Crane Clean Energy Center, Duane Arnold, Oklo, Aalo, MARVEL, and Project Pele are moving forward under DOE and private-sector partnerships.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Davids, would you like to move the amendment coded A25-0075? So moved, Chair Norris.
- Next, we will move the author's amendment coded A25-0075, A1.
- Chair Davids, would you like to move the amendment coded A1?
- Iowa has no limit on their refundability. We're hoping that the 25% stays in.
Committee:
House Taxes
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- line 14, and then through sections six to ten, it's pretty much reformatting the way that this tax code
- So, we have Iowa, we have Michigan, we have Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas.
- Finally, the National Electric Code has been. provided for safety measures to address risks of fire.
- In the public comments, there are new energy codes to update that, and there are a lot of safety features
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Iowa has one, Louisiana, Kentucky.
- Several states like Missouri, they, Iowa has one, Louisiana, Kentucky.
Committees:
House Insurance , House Insurance and Banking
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- And they may be in Iowa the next weekend. So, you know, that would help.
- Well, we'll tell our members... ...may be in Iowa the next weekend. So, you know, that would help.
Committee:
House Health and Mental Health
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Banning cryptocurrency kiosks 2/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, attorneys general in both Iowa and the District of Columbia found that more than 90% of kiosk
- c><00:19:17.039><c> general</c><00:19:17.600><c> in</c><00:19:17.840><c> both</c><00:19:18.160><c> Iowa
- </c> In fact, attorneys general in both Iowa In fact, attorneys general in both Iowa and<00:19:19.520
- You know, I just did a quick search while we were having this discussion on CNN outlining how the Iowa
- You know, I just did a quick search while we were having this discussion on CNN outlining how the Iowa
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 10th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Kyle has recently retired from a 20-year career serving as the executive director of the Southeast Iowa
- A bill for an act to amend and reenact Section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code relating
- President, the North Dakota Century Code Chapter 55-01 authorizes the State Historical Society.
- usage in the North Dakota Century Code and state records.
- usage in the North Dakota Century Code and state records.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then approved journal corrections and moved to elect Senator Kyle Davison as President Pro Tem. Davison was nominated, elected by unanimous ballot, escorted to the rostrum, sworn in, and gave remarks thanking his family, colleagues, and faith, emphasizing relationships, service, and stewardship. The chamber also recognized National Public Health Week with a floor statement honoring public health workers and training programs, and that statement was ordered printed in the journal.
The Senate then considered several House bills, beginning with HB 1485, which increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in certain facilities by $15 per month and indexes it to inflation; the amendment was adopted and the bill passed 46-1. HB 1018, the State Historical Society budget, was amended to adjust one-time and ongoing funding for museum exhibits, repatriation compliance, archives storage, local historic grants, and the military gallery project, then passed 42-0 with one senator excused from voting due to a conflict. HB 1181, defining gender in state code as an individual’s sex and removing a broader application section, passed 41-6. HB 1144, adding a penalty and enforcement mechanism related to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools, passed 40-7 with its emergency clause.
The Senate also passed HB 1600, creating an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law and shifting its funding to the strategic investment and improvements fund, by 34-13. HB 1019, the Parks and Recreation budget, was amended to fund deferred maintenance, technology, sewer work, matching grants, and other park projects, add language requiring legislative approval for new or renamed state parks, and clarify use of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library line of credit; a proposed amendment to remove funding for the International Peace Gardens cactus conservatory failed 20-27, and the bill then passed 39-8. HB 1417, dealing with parole/probation violations, court fees, and a study of criminal justice fees, passed 40-7 after amendments.
The most extensive debate centered on HB 1450, which would require parent or guardian access to a minor’s medical exam room and notice of questions asked of the minor, with exceptions for emancipation and suspected abuse or trafficking. Supporters framed it as a parental rights and transparency measure, while opponents warned it could hinder screening for abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, and confidential care; multiple senators shared personal experiences on both sides. A proposed amendment to narrow the bill failed 21-26, and the transcript ends amid continued debate on the bill itself, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 1/23/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- On the low end, like Iowa and Illinois, these permits were issued in around 110 days.
- Of the 10 states that the foundation report looked at, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota
- Dakota, Tennessee, and Of the 10 states that the foundation report looked at, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa
- looked at um the foundation report looked at um Colorado<00:54:30.559><c> Illinois</c><00:54:31.160><c> Iowa
- Illinois Iowa Michigan North Dakota<00:54:32.599><c> South</c><00:54:32.839><c> Dakota</c><00:54:33.319
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 01/21/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- He said his district runs pretty much northwest to Jordan all the way down to Iowa, and that he has the
- :37.239><c> to</c> Northwest to Jordan all the way down to Northwest to Jordan all the way down to Iowa
- I have the leftover District um Iowa I have the leftover District um mainly<00:03:41.319><c> small</
- You can use the QR code, and it gets to our web page that talks about the funding opportunities that
- </c><00:44:50.520><c> and</c><00:44:51.000><c> uh</c> 2024 I um you can use the QR code and uh 2024 I
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And we made sure that we didn't trample on the current code, which requires all mandatory reporters to
- Our base is in Iowa. We serve as quality improvement organizations, QINs, for a lot of states.
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
- They have moved into Iowa and they are moving into Florida as we speak.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Keywords:
Department of Corrections, DOC, corrections budget, supplemental appropriation, deficiency funding, public safety finance, incarceration, prerelease services, community supervision, postrelease services, supervised release, probation, reentry, reentry services, prison reform, body-worn cameras, corrections officer cameras, ARMER radio system, PREA, Prison Rape Elimination Act
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm also from Iowa, your neighbor to the south. Uh, and I want to urge a yes on House File 1944.
- I'm also from Iowa, your neighbor to the south. Uh, and I want to urge a yes on House File 1944.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- from over 80 zip codes to be educated<00:47:07.440><c> in</c><00:47:07.599><c> the</c><00:47:07.760>
- about 45 mil east of so of north of Iowa about 45 mil east of so of South<01:02:20.359><c> Dakota</c
- </c> students come from over 62 zip codes students come from over 62 zip codes some<01:15:00.920><c>
- Our students come from 77 different zip codes across the Twin Cities, and I’m proud to speak a little
- across the Twin different zip codes across the Twin Cities<01:31:28.480><c> and</c><01:31:28.639><c>
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> recognizes the gentle woman from Iowa, recognizes the gentle woman from Iowa, Miss<00:10:52.320
- Her generous spirit and heartfelt efforts reflect the very best of Iowa.
- Even at reflect the very best of Iowa.
- Your achievement makes all of us Iowa proud.
- I just want to remark of us Iowa proud.
Keywords:
digital workers, creators, platform economy, independent contractors, portable benefits, income stability, transparency, algorithmic systems, small businesses, fair treatment, small business, regulatory burden, advocacy, government oversight, compliance assistance, Red Tape Hotline, regulatory budget, Small Business Administration, fiscal responsibility, rulemaking
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment committee approves HF81 3/4/25
Transcript Highlights:
- In this case, we also have the risk that we're sending all of our people over to Wisconsin or Iowa or
- In this case, we also have the risk that we're sending all of our people over to Wisconsin or Iowa or
- In this case, we also have the risk that we're sending all of our people over to Wisconsin or Iowa or
- Iowa or to other places to buy the youth-size machines and bring them into Minnesota, which won't help
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House environment committee approves HF8 1/23/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Of the 10 states that the report looked at, the foundation report looked at Colorado, Illinois, Iowa,
- looked at um the foundation report looked at um Colorado<00:29:45.120><c> Illinois</c><00:29:45.679><c> Iowa
- </c><00:29:46.080><c> Michigan</c><00:29:46.519><c> North</c> Colorado Illinois Iowa Michigan North Colorado
- Illinois Iowa Michigan North Dakota<00:29:47.159><c> South</c><00:29:47.399><c> Dakota</c><00:29:47.840
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The chair now recognizes the gentleman from Iowa, Mr. Finstad, for five minutes.
- I thank Dan for his incredible contributions to Iowa and wish him and his family the very best in his
- I thank Dan for his incredible contributions to Iowa and wish him and his family the very best in his
- I thank Dan for his incredible contributions to Iowa and wish him and his family the very best in his
- I thank Dan for his incredible contributions to Iowa and wish him and his family the very best in his
Keywords:
energy, water development, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, flood control, infrastructure, Bureau of Land Management, North Dakota, resource management plan, congression disapproval, public lands policy, HJR106, H.J.Res. 106, Congressional Review Act, CRA, BLM, Central Yukon, Alaska, public lands, land management
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So, in other words, if Nursing Program A in Iowa is accused of X, Y, and Z, and they have a lot of issues
- shouldn't be looking at— The executive branch felt that we shouldn't be looking at what they did in Iowa
Committee:
House Education & Employment Committee
Summary:
The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and considered one bill, HB 121 by Representative Overdorf, relating to nursing education programs. The sponsor said Florida’s nursing shortage is projected to worsen and argued that low NCLEX passage rates show some programs are not adequately preparing students. The bill would tighten probation for underperforming programs, require program directors to be accountable, authorize Department of Health on-site inspections, require admission criteria and public posting of NCLEX passage rates, and require tuition reimbursement and free remediation for students at programs with passage rates below 30 percent.
Members asked about how the bill would interact with the Board of Nursing, the Commission for Independent Education, and other agencies, and whether it would address fraudulent or low-quality schools. An opponent from the Florida Association of Independent Nursing Schools said current law already requires Board of Nursing and commission review, institutional accreditation, and provisional status for programs on probation, and argued the bill could reduce the supply of nurses. He also said Florida’s NCLEX results had recently improved. A representative of the Florida Nurses Association supported the bill, saying weak programs waste students’ time and money and do not produce licensed nurses.
During debate, several members described concerns about diploma mills, fraudulent programs, student debt, and the need for stronger screening and accountability. Others emphasized that raising standards would improve patient safety and help ensure better-prepared nurses. The chair noted the importance of private nursing colleges in the state’s nursing pipeline. The committee then voted 19-0 to report HB 121 favorably and adjourned.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 11:34 am
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Isn't that current code?
- In current code, when you are fined in a traffic violation in the work zone, fines are doubled.
- Isn't that current code?
- The bill also makes technical corrections to existing code. Mr. President, I urge passage.
- The bill also makes technical corrections to existing code. Mr. President, I urge passage.
Summary:
The Senate met on March 11, 2026, with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and numerous guest and page introductions, including school groups, prayer caucus visitors, and advocates for Home Family Education Day and Women in Blue Day. The chamber then took up committee reports and a large number of House bills, most of them on third reading, along with several resolutions and referrals. Senate Resolution 62, designating March 12, 2026, as West Virginia Athletic Trainers Day, was adopted after remarks emphasizing the value of athletic trainers in preventing injuries and tragedies in school sports. Several other resolutions and concurrent resolutions were referred to the Committee on Rules or laid over under the rules.
The Senate passed a wide range of bills addressing economic development, public safety, health, licensing, and state administration. Measures approved included bills on the West Virginia Collaboratory at Marshall University, the Business Ready Sites program, volunteer fire company spending authority, the Load Forecast Accountability Act, funeral service licensure, work zone fines, biennial business reporting, correctional officer retirement law, the Right to Try Act, quick claim deed tax exemptions, an ibogaine drug-development grant program, aggravated vehicular homicide sentencing, 529 savings plan definitions, opportunity zones, barber apprenticeship, municipal and county hotel occupancy fund uses, criminal-record licensing standards, intimate image disclosure remedies, executor training materials, contempt penalties, PEIA treatment flexibility, PANS/PANDAS information, the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, capitation rate review expansions, convention and visitors bureau board membership, peer support services, cosmetology licensure compacts, natural resource police retirement, DNR fee indexing, ALS care services, the Neighborhood Investment Program, oil and gas well plugging and carbon capture-related provisions, DUI technical changes, abuse intervention program terminology, and a youth summer employment and career readiness program. Most bills passed overwhelmingly, with a few closer votes, including the Load Forecast Accountability Act and the DNR fee-indexing bill.
Several bills were amended on the floor, including title amendments and strike-and-insert changes. The Senate also debated the work zone penalty bill, with supporters citing worker safety and fatalities and opponents arguing the bill increased fines too much without requiring removal of outdated work-zone signs. On the energy-related load forecast bill, senators discussed the inclusion of provisions from Senate Bill 420 and concerns about coal plant utilization and utility impacts. After debate, the Senate adopted amendments and passed the bill. In most cases, after passage the Senate ordered the bills communicated to the House, and for a few measures it also adopted title amendments or made bills effective from passage or on a specified date.