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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House energy panel OK's bill to lift MN's moratorium on new nuclear power plants 1/21/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • facilities so that they can reduce facilities so that they can reduce energy<00:15:50.680> usage
  • and get products to Market energy usage and get products to Market faster<00:15:54.560> the<00
  • There was a series of questions which then came to light as to what the anticipated power usage, just
  • There was a series of questions which then came to light as to what the anticipated power usage, just
  • just the Microsoft Center power usage just the Microsoft Center itself<00:33:25.960> would<00
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: House File 9 was heard as a proposal to alter Minnesota energy policy by creating exemptions and “off-ramps” from the state’s 2023 clean energy requirements. The bill would expand hydroelectric power’s eligibility, end the moratorium on new nuclear plants, delay certain carbon-free energy compliance requirements for utilities that do not meet a retail rate benchmark, restrict demolition of fossil fuel plants under that same benchmark, support carbon capture and sequestration, and expand the sales tax exemption for residential natural gas and electricity used as primary heat year-round. The author moved the A1 amendment, which clarified that the carbon capture policy language does not create a state funding obligation; the committee took up the amendment with no discussion and proceeded to a vote, though the result was not stated in the transcript. The bill was then referred to the Committee on Taxes. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to improve reliability and affordability, especially during extreme cold, and said current mandates are forcing coal retirements faster than replacement generation can be built. They cited MISO and NERC reliability concerns, Xcel’s proposed rate increases, and the need for an “all-of-the-above” energy approach that includes nuclear and hydro. Supporters also said the bill would help keep energy costs down for families and businesses and would allow Minnesota to use existing generation assets longer if rate targets are not met. Testimony from the Minnesota Rural Electric Association and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce supported the bill’s emphasis on reliability, affordability, nuclear power, hydroelectric power, and carbon capture. The Chamber said Minnesota’s electricity costs have become less competitive for businesses and argued that stable, affordable power is essential for economic growth and future technologies such as AI. The Minnesota Utility Investors also supported allowing new nuclear and all hydro power to be considered. In contrast, the Prairie Island Indian Community opposed lifting the nuclear moratorium without a viable long-term waste solution, describing its long history living near the Prairie Island nuclear plant and spent fuel storage and urging continued consultation on the issue. Xcel Energy said it supports low rates and sees nuclear as one option, but emphasized that any support for lifting the moratorium depends on full participation by the Prairie Island Indian Community and that decisions about retiring fossil plants should remain within the existing Public Utilities Commission resource planning process.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/27/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • all year round, it also reduces usage during peak times because it's lower overall.
  • residential usage off of one reactor. residential usage off of one reactor.
  • <01:58:26.719> for contract and receive federal funding for contract and receive federal funding
  • I think that you know New Hampshire SAVES is funded through a separate charge on people's bills.
  • to include monitoring and fund to include monitoring and enforcement<02:32:04.080> costs.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • money from that fund.
  • Can you tell me exactly what these funds will be used for?
  • Those funds that you referenced or the funds that are in this bill? These, the $20 million. So Mr.
  • to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, especially without provisions for the usage of the funds
  • I think, as a budget, we need to look at the funds that's in the Gettam funds and reposition or reallocate
Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee approved the February 16, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2416 would appropriate $20 million for DPS border support, including equipment, officer positions, and grants to local governments for border-related prosecutions and detention costs. Supporters, including the Arizona Sheriffs Association, said the funds are fully used each year and are largely spent on drug interdiction; opponents argued the bill’s immigration-related language could expand enforcement and that the money should instead go to health care, education, food assistance, or prevention programs. After debate, the committee passed HB 2416 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2806, which would require county recorders, ADOT, and AHCCCS to use the federal SAVE system and report citizenship-verification results to JLBC and the Auditor General. The sponsor was absent, and an ACLU representative testified in opposition, arguing SAVE is not appropriate for voter eligibility checks, could disenfranchise eligible citizens, and would likely cause litigation and administrative confusion. Members raised concerns about necessity, due process, and whether the state already verifies citizenship adequately, but the bill still received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. HB 2663, a technical cleanup bill updating military leave language for state and local employees who are National Guard or Reserve members, drew no opposition and passed unanimously. HB 2759 would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans Services for grants tied to veterans programs at Yavapai County institutions; testimony described it as helping veterans with housing gaps, emergencies, and professional development while they wait for GI Bill payments. Several members questioned why it was limited to Yavapai County and whether private institutions should be included, with some viewing it as a pilot program and others wanting statewide expansion. It passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is eminently feasible with that funding.
  • should ensure that it is 100 percent of them — not the funding from this bill, funding that's already
  • And unlike vague state-level funding, these bills direct funds to PEG centers where they belong.
  • And unlike vague state-level funding, these bills direct funds to PEG centers where they belong.
  • Thanks to CPA funding, Billerica Town Meeting support, and BATV's capital investment, Thanks to CPA funding
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee. Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb. A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-02-17 - 9:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I'll just say that in other states this program is substantially funded through fees collected by
  • But I'll just say that in other states this program is substantially funded through fees collected by
  • <00:27:01.520> through<00:27:01.919> fees<00:27:02.400> from generally funded
  • Especially in areas where there's heavy salt usage um where there are roads that are close to rivers
  • um where there are roads that salt usage um where there are roads that are<00:41:01.839> close
Keywords: 927, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means (01/12/2026)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • federal funding to the tobacco program. federal funding to the tobacco program.
  • to reduce salt usage. to reduce salt usage.
  • distribution of funds? distribution of funds?
  • fund.
  • fund.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NJ

New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 18th, 2026

New Jersey Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , directs the Secretary of State to evaluate the adequacy of mail-in ballot drop box placement and usage
  • , and appropriates... ...adequacy of mail-in ballot drop box placement and usage, and appropriates $100,000
  • appropriates over $77 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and various Green Acres funds
  • appropriates over $64 million from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues and other farmland preservation funds
Keywords: 1146, all
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Budget Section Jun 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • You can see the general fund, other funds, and the total pool for each agency.
  • funds.
  • other funds?
  • Fund appropriation.
  • So we do not have funding to fund Highway 85 from the interstate to 200.
Summary: The Budget Section approved the March 18 minutes and received an OMB update showing the general fund is still ahead of the budgeted starting point, but revenues through May are now about $76 million below the legislative forecast, driven mainly by individual income tax and sales tax shortfalls. OMB also reported the budget stabilization fund is above its cap, meaning a transfer to the general fund is expected, and reviewed oil price/production assumptions, noting continued volatility. Members asked about the income tax netting process, the sales tax decline, oil price discounts/premiums, natural gas taxation, and when the executive branch would present its revenue forecast. The committee then acted on several Emergency Commission requests. It approved, as a group, requests for federal mine reclamation funds for the Public Service Commission, an additional criminal investigator FTE and funding for the Attorney General’s office, and a DPI transfer for bridge software costs. It separately approved DPI request 2164 for $500,000 to support the food vendor program after debate over whether the program’s savings were known and whether the money was simply a pass-through. OMB also reported on federal grants, fiscal irregularities, tobacco settlement proceeds, budget guidelines for agencies, FTE pool usage, vacancy savings, and the DAPL settlement, noting the settlement funds had been deposited and that a deficiency appropriation may be needed later to cover remaining accrued interest. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus presented on the primary residence credit program, saying participation has grown sharply and that the current biennium will likely need about $431 million, roughly $22 million above the appropriation. He explained how the credit interacts with homestead and disabled veteran benefits, how the 3% property tax cap works, and why county valuations and mill rates vary. The committee also received a Legacy Fund/Budget Stabilization Fund report showing strong returns, and DOT Director Ron Henke received approval for two Flex Fund highway projects on ND 49 and ND 31. Henke also explained remaining Highway 85 funding and said the department is exploring uses for leftover state dollars. Finally, the Department of Mineral Resources reported on abandoned well plugging and site restoration, noting North Dakota remains in relatively strong shape compared with other states, and DPI began a presentation on gap funding tied to the 3% levy cap, reporting 24 districts received $1.8 million in the first year and projecting higher future needs.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Budget Section Jun 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Budget Section

Transcript Highlights:
  • fund or all other funds, and some agencies it's a mix.
  • funds.
  • from other funds?
  • in federal funds.
  • So we do not have funding to fund Highway 85 from the interstate to 200.
Keywords: 908, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • viability in the state of Washington. $114 million of extramural funding.
  • So I can't thank you enough for the support that the state lent to us and all the extramural funding
  • that... ...you enough for the support that the state lent to us and all the extramural funding that our
  • Is that a For more acceptance or usage out in the field.
  • And yes, our faculty are very, very successful in garnering extramural funding, but we as a state need
Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held an interim work session focused on Washington agriculture’s viability, workforce, and competitiveness. Director Derek Sanderson of the Washington State Department of Agriculture and WSU Dean Raj Kosla described the size and diversity of the state’s farm sector, declining farm numbers, major export markets, and pressures from labor costs, low commodity prices, trade barriers, drought, regulatory burdens, and pests and disease. Kosla emphasized WSU’s land-grant role in education, research, and extension, including precision agriculture, broadband needs in rural areas, and the need for state support to help producers adopt new technologies and train the next generation of agricultural workers. Members asked about retaining farmland, increasing workforce capacity, and the role of precision agriculture. Kosla said precision agriculture can help address labor shortages and water scarcity, but adoption is limited by cost and rural broadband gaps. He explained precision agriculture as tailoring inputs to the right place, time, amount, and manner, and said WSU is working on low-cost sensor technologies and other innovations. Members also asked about how widely precision agriculture is used and whether it improves farm bottom lines; Kosla said adoption varies by tool and that he would follow up with more data. The committee then heard from Dr. Randy Fortenberry of WSU’s Impact Center on an agricultural competitiveness study and the effects of tariffs and trade. He reported that Washington’s competitiveness has generally declined relative to peer states in dairy, grapes, hops, apples, and wheat, with potatoes as the main bright spot. Surveyed producers said a substantial share of revenue is tied to regulatory compliance, with labor-related costs a major driver, and small diversified farms reported land access, capital, and profitability as bigger barriers than regulation. On trade, Fortenberry said Washington agriculture is highly export-dependent and vulnerable to retaliation, citing past losses in wheat, apples, pulses, and cherries when tariffs disrupted markets, while noting current uncertainty around China and India. The committee asked follow-up questions about compliance time, peer-state comparisons, and regulatory burdens; no votes were taken, and the department said it plans an interim report by the end of the year and a final report by June 2026.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • Federal transit funding program Finally, local funding requirements continue to be a challenge.
  • Federal transit funding programs require local match, and maintaining stable local funding sources is
  • A portion of our funding also comes from other locally generated funding sources.
  • So did you get the full funding for 2025 then, or partial funding for the year?
  • So did you get the full funding for 2025 then, or partial funding for the year?
Summary: The committee met as a study subcommittee on fixed-route public transportation and first approved the December 11 minutes. It then heard detailed presentations from transit leaders in Grand Forks, Bismarck/Mandan, and Fargo about their systems, including route structures, paratransit service, ridership trends, fare changes, funding sources, fleet replacement needs, and operational challenges. Grand Forks described Cities Area Transit’s 17 routes, university shuttle service, expanded paratransit coverage, a 2025 fare increase, and rising costs for labor, fuel, parts, and new buses. Bismarck/Mandan’s Bisman Transit outlined its fixed-route and paratransit operations, recent service expansions approved for April 1, fare structure, ridership recovery since COVID, and major funding streams including mill levies, federal grants, and new local sales tax revenue. Fargo’s MATBUS representative emphasized the importance of continued state support for urban fixed-route transit. Members asked extensive questions about cost per ride, fare increases, school transportation, veteran service partnerships, app-based ticketing, local funding formulas, and whether ride-share or microtransit could replace fixed routes. Transit officials said fixed-route service remains essential because it provides reliable capacity, supports jobs and access to services, and preserves federal funding tied to public transit operations. They also said paratransit is costly but necessary for riders with disabilities, and that vehicle and maintenance costs have risen sharply. Minot’s transit superintendent added context on the state’s existing transit aid formula, explaining that it is weighted more toward rural and paratransit providers and that urban fixed-route systems are seeking a separate, dedicated funding source rather than changes to the current formula. The committee also heard public testimony from North Dakota Protection & Advocacy supporting both fixed-route and paratransit service for disabled riders, and from Minot staff on refurbished buses, CDL driver recruitment, and why the agency is not pursuing full electric buses. Near the end, members discussed whether to recommend additional state funding for the four urban fixed-route systems. A motion passed to have Legislative Council prepare a summary of the subcommittee’s activities for inclusion in the Government Finance Committee’s report to Legislative Management. Members then continued discussing possible recommendations, including a separate funding source for urban fixed-route transit and whether the four urban systems should meet to develop a proposed amount.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

October 8, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • AND WATERCRAFT MANAGEMENT BUDGET INTO WHAT IS KNOWN AS A QUALIFIED EXPENDITURE THIS MEANT THAT THESE FUNDS
  • MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROVISO AND THE LPC HAS APPROVED DMS'S REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF THE FUNDS
  • SEPTEMBER WE DID PRESENT TO THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMISSION AND RECEIVED APPROVAL TO RELEASE THE FUNDS
  • WERE ASKING FOR FUNDING TO DO IT BUT, YES, THE OPPORTUNITY DOES EXIST FOR ALL OF THIS. >> Chair: FOLLOW
  • BUT IT WOULD VARY BASED ON THE SYSTEM AND USAGE AND BASED ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Jul 7th, 2025

Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the bill, the reconciliation bill, did not touch the funding—the federal funding for research.
  • And so it's $3.8 million that was put into NUPAC funding.
  • funds.
  • A large majority of our program, specifically for FY26, will be funded by tobacco settlement funds.
  • the exit of the CDC funds.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/11/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:04:07.400> is<00:04:08.000> uh state the general fund is uh state the general fund
  • <00:10:56.440> uh based on the proportion of funding uh based on the proportion of funding
  • There are the general fund levies starting on page one, the community service fund levies starting on
  • There are the general fund levies starting on page one, the community service fund levies starting on
  • For the general fund, right here, I can get back to you with the other funding.
Keywords: 1183, house
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 9th, 2026 at 09:04 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there a need for this type of funding in the rural areas? And is it being met?
  • Question: PED maintains a large transportation emergency fund, don't they?
  • Question: PED maintains a large transportation emergency fund, don't they? Mr.
  • It's my understanding that the fund has been used for funding gaps in some cases.
  • The fund has been used for funding gaps in some cases. So why isn't it being used for this? Mr.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Fri Jan 31, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • because when we put it in general funds because when we put it in general funds we're<00:30:46.720
  • would need to make um a general fund would need to make um a general fund appropriation<00:58:55.319
  • Right, but whether it's general funds or special funds, it's the state is paying, right?
  • worked together to access federal funds worked together to access federal funds uh<01:13:38.760>
  • for rates uh relative to water usage for rates uh relative to water usage supplied<01:32:16.960>
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 410, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ biennium operating budget. OHA asked for a modest increase over its base budget, including $1.2 million to fund 13 new full-time positions for a strategy and implementation team tied to its long-term plan, with emphasis on housing, education, health, and economic resilience. OHA also described a broader effort to work directly with executive branch departments to improve outcomes for Native Hawaiians. Testimony was largely supportive, with several individuals speaking in favor and one testifier expressing strong frustration about Native Hawaiian rights and access to resources. The chair noted there were 38 additional written/supporting testimonies and three in opposition. Members asked about OHA’s funding sources and public land trust revenues; OHA said it is not receiving the full 20 percent share, described a public land trust working group and system issues, and said a related bill would seek funding to begin an inventory. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then considered House Bill 304, which would make the Hawaiian version of a law binding when the law was originally drafted in Hawaiian and later translated into English. The Judiciary supported the bill, saying it reinforces Hawaiian as an official language and looks to the original language for legislative intent. The Attorney General supported the intent but recommended narrowing the bill with a proviso to avoid ambiguities, limiting it to laws originally drafted in Hawaiian that were not later amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in English. Public testimony was generally supportive, though one speaker raised broader sovereignty concerns. Members questioned how many laws would be affected and whether the proposed amendment would undercut the bill; the Attorney General said the amendment was meant to address uncertainty in interpretation. No final action was reported. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 603, which would direct OHA to administer a Native Hawaiian business marketing program to promote Native Hawaiian-owned businesses through marketing and technical assistance. OHA supported the concept, saying a label or branding program could help consumers identify and support Native Hawaiian-owned businesses, but requested that funding be redirected to a working group to study program design, implementation, enforcement, and long-term viability. The chair noted four supportive testimonies had been received, and a member asked OHA to confirm that its programs serve all Hawaiians, not only those eligible for homelands; OHA said it serves all Hawaiians in the state. The transcript ends before any vote or further action on HB 603.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Agriculture Jan 14th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM TO MAKE SURE THE NUTRIENT LOADS ARE NOT LEAVING THE FARM IN THE WATER USAGE
  • IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE, THE USAGE THAT WE GOT OUT OF THAT.
  • WE ALSO HAVE A CRAFT PROGRAM BEING FULLY FUNDED TO HELP PLANT TREES.
  • SUPPLIES OR HAVE TEMPORARY LABOR COSTS TO THE RESEARCH PRODUCT THAT MIGHT NOT HAVE INCLUDED IN THE FUNDING
Keywords: 999, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • If we're going to help fund the development of the software, Minnesota companies who utilize the system
  • 02:18.920> to companies if we're going to help to to companies if we're going to help to to fund
  • 02:19.959> of<00:02:20.080> the<00:02:20.640> software<00:02:21.640> uh fund
  • the development of the software uh fund the development of the software uh Minnesota<00:02:22.920>
  • EMATS supports Representative Anderson's bill, House File 2301, appropriating funds that we will use
Bills: HF2103, HF2793
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 22nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fund. under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
  • Speaker, this is a simple cleanup bill by Senator Perry to eliminate a non-functional fund.
  • It prohibits the use of SNAP funds for sweet and soft drinks, and Mr. Speaker, I have an amendment.
  • Relating to loans and grants awarded from the Texas Energy Fund. The Chair recognizes Ms.
  • its interest and earnings remain in the fund.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and essentially all we're trying to do is utilize this tag and use the funds received from that to
  • and we include a proposal for to funding and we include a proposal for to help<00:35:10.160> pay<
  • Just simply put, the funds have to be there for them to make this conversion or make this possible.
  • <00:51:15.680> So,<00:51:16.000> we're the funding is concerned.
  • So, we're the funding is concerned.