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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a smart step forward for our state's energy future.
- Sector where we have energy, where we meet the energy needs of the state of Texas, but I also think that
- To make hydrogen, you put energy into the process, and that energy has emissions with it, especially
- On personal testimony, I've been in the energy business for over 15 years, running renewable energy companies
- I always talk about mapping energy infrastructure.
Keywords:
surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The House Committee on Energy Resources will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Darby?
- What did I do, energy room, more on this? I almost said here when they called Morales.
- Luke, I have you registered as owner of EPEC Energy and SELF.
- I'm here representing EPEC Energy in support of House Bill 4572. 4572. Mr.
- I’m also on the board of the Texas Energy Council, which advocates energy education for K through 12
Keywords:
surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thermal Energy Alliance, and sir, you are testifying for House Bill 1971, is that correct?
- I'm testifying for the Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance, and we are in support of the bill.
- I have the privilege of serving as President of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
- I operate out of Amarillo at Pantera Energy.
- I said you, but I meant on behalf of the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
Keywords:
HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Planning Advisory Board (5-21-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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- Now, we would like for the finance and Now, we would like for the finance and administration<00:53:01.920
- </c><00:53:35.359><c> and</c> secretary of the finance and secretary of the finance and administration
- It's just a way to monitor, measure, and report our energy and energy savings and consumption throughout
- </c> We integrate with, um, the finance We integrate with, um, the finance cabinet's<01:40:35.199><c>
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:05
Approval of Minutes 00:01:48
Welcome New Members 00:02:03
Information Items 00:02:35
Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:03:33
A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:04:00
B. Kentucky Department of Education 00:17:03
C. Education and Labor Cabinet 00:29:33
D. Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:42:38
E. Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:53:30
F. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 01:13:28
G. Personnel Cabinet 01:31:04
H. School Facilities Construction Commission 01:41:39, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting was the first of the year for the Capital Planning Advisory Board. Members were called, a quorum was confirmed, new co-chairs and members were welcomed, and the board approved the prior year’s meeting minutes. The chair also reviewed the capital planning timeline, packet organization, and the list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, protecting existing infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and improving service delivery. Its major requests included a $21 million maintenance pool for 14 campuses and 175 buildings, phase 2 construction funding for a new public health laboratory, an 18-bed psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs, and several projects at Western State Hospital, Western State Nursing Facility, Hazlewood, and Oakwood. Members asked about the youth facility’s relationship to a separate DJJ project, vacant buildings, the high per-bed cost of the children’s hospital, and how the cabinet determined the need for the youth facility. CHFS said the youth project would be a separate facility serving high-acuity youth, the cost reflected the specialized nature of the unit and an 18-bed cap, and the broader youth plan also includes prevention, in-home services, and coordination across agencies.
The Kentucky Department of Education then described projects for its three state-operated facilities: the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. It requested additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building after bids came in higher than expected, plus funding for a new education finance application system to support SEEK budgeting. Other priorities included a maintenance pool, FFA pool renovation, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, lighting improvements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size of the FFA pool, and construction cost assumptions; the department said it tracks students through the schools and short-course programs, the pool size figure may have been a typo, and current construction estimates are being adjusted upward because of inflation and supply-chain pressures.
The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system to connect job seekers and employers, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would help match workers with employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility has safety and code concerns. The adult education system was described as outdated and lacking adequate case-management and tracking capabilities.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 16, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development, February 16, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:08.640><c> Project</c> Uh, this is called the Energy Project Uh, this is called the Energy
- Wyoming is a national national energy. Wyoming is a national energy<00:08:50.880><c> powerhouse.
- </c> energy powerhouse. energy powerhouse.
- Uh, energy authority would have.
- Uh, energy authority would have.
TX
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- , and the Department of Commerce related to emerging large energy use facilities."
- When it first came out, we need to have more affordable energy.
- What's happening is we're using hydro, plentiful hydro energy in the areas I live.
- I hope that your communities in the future... ...energy to power the data centers in the future.
- And I think, as we look especially at energy, tribes are part of our state's energy future, so now's
Keywords:
distributed energy, renewable energy, energy resources, sustainability, energy policy, extended producer responsibility, paint waste management, environmental regulations, recycling, microplastics, pollution, environmental protection, washing machines, water quality, energy facilities, large energy use, regulation, state oversight, infrastructure, oil tanker
Summary:
The committee met to executive a series of bills related to transportation, environmental regulation, energy, and utility policy. Staff briefed House Bill 2436 on escort tug horsepower requirements for oil tankers, House Bill 2605 on exemptions for low-asbestos commercial aggregates, asphalt, and concrete, House Bill 2301 on expanding the paint stewardship program to additional paint products, House Bill 2496 on tribal government-to-government consultation during energy facility siting reviews, House Bill 2296 on meter-mounted devices and portable solar generation devices, House Bill 2212 on microfiber filtration requirements for washing machines, and House Bill 2515 on rules and fees for emerging large energy use facilities such as data centers and cryptocurrency facilities. Several proposed substitutes were also explained, including changes to paint collection convenience standards, tribal consultation procedures, meter-device utility authority, delayed microfiber enforcement, and revisions to data-center reporting, fees, and utility tariff provisions.
The committee took public discussion on the measures before voting. Supporters of the tug, paint stewardship, tribal consultation, and aggregate bills emphasized safety, recycling, affordability, and improved government-to-government relations. The meter-mounted device bill drew debate over utility cost recovery and local government authority; amendments to require customer-paid costs and restore local prohibitions were offered but both failed. The microfiber bill was not acted on at this meeting. The large energy use facility bill prompted substantial debate over fees, grid reliability, water use, labor protections, and the impact on data center development; members split between concerns about taxation and infrastructure impacts versus the need for safeguards and transparency.
Final actions were taken on the remaining bills. Proposed Substitute House Bill 2296 passed out of committee on a 14-7 vote. Substitute House Bill 2301 passed 19-1. Substitute House Bill 2515 passed 11-10. House Bill 2436 passed unanimously, 21-0. Substitute House Bill 2496 passed 15-6. House Bill 2605 also passed unanimously, 21-0. The committee adjourned after reporting those bills out with due pass recommendations.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not on finance. Even if we were to approve all of these, finance has to make the ultimate call.
- Nuclear energy is already categorized as a zero-carbon source of energy in the Energy Transition Act.
- Nuclear energy is not renewable.
- Renewable energy is self-replenishing. Nuclear energy is not.
- The clean energy standard is about how energy is delivered, and whether it's zero carbon or not.
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 47, a composting/organic waste measure that had been brought back from the table. The sponsor and witnesses described amendments that reduced the solid waste surcharge, added flexibility for landfills to divert organic waste to regional compost facilities, and delayed the effective date to July 1, 2027. Supporters said the changes made the bill more affordable and workable, while opponents from the waste industry still objected to the surcharge and wanted the proposed study completed before any tax was imposed. After committee discussion, a motion to table resulted in a tie vote, so the bill remained on the table.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 195, which appropriates $1 million for training elected officials and staff of soil and water conservation districts. The sponsor and the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts said the money would support compliance training, procurement and audit requirements, board education, and outreach for the state’s 47 districts. Support came from district officials and environmental advocates, who cited increasing responsibilities tied to disasters and climate impacts. The bill passed unanimously.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 196 and Senate Bill 197, companion appropriations for animal care and spay/neuter services in Las Vegas and Raton. Senators questioned whether the bills mixed operating funds with capital improvements, whether the projects duplicated statewide spay/neuter grants, and how much local funding was involved. The sponsor said the local communities had substantial skin in the game and that the appropriations were needed for facility expansion and repairs. Both bills passed on 6-2 votes.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 198, which would fund an endangered species hatchery and rearing station in Las Vegas. The sponsor argued the project would help restore aquatic species and use available state land and water, while supporters said it would strengthen conservation efforts. Opponents argued New Mexico already has a hatchery doing similar work, raised concerns about nuclear and water issues, and questioned the location and policy direction. After extensive testimony, the committee did not finish the bill and recessed SB 78, a separate measure to allow nuclear energy to count toward renewable portfolio standards, for continued discussion on Tuesday.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 8th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, what role should nuclear energy play in Texas's energy security?
- an important conversation about the role of nuclear energy in Texas's energy portfolio.
- of CPS Energy.
- is not only our safest form of baseload energy, but also the future of energy growth.
- We have consistently opposed state subsidies for energy, any form of energy.
Keywords:
utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Apr 8th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- We have sales into the public finance authority.
Keywords:
utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- On the energy side, I wish that our state would, you know, find their brain and look at nuclear energy
- because that's the cleanest and safest energy in the world right now.
- Nuclear energy, because that's the cleanest and safest energy in the world right now.
- This is a quantum economy that's going to require a lot of energy and energy generation.
- Greenberg, is when it comes to quantum, does it use a lot of energy? Mr.
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- a motion for "I do not pass" on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 151, and I do pass on Senate Finance
- We are on the due pass motion for Senate Finance Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 151.
- We have a due pass for the Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 151 by Senate Finance.
- Senate Finance Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 151. Okay, that's it.
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- bill, but some specifics have changed from the tax version that was brought here to now the Senate Finance
- Can I have a motion to move the Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 151 for discussion
- Capital-intensive industries like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure are especially sensitive
- So if there's market demand and the financing makes sense with the GRT deduction for a builder, they
- And a do pass on Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 151 as amended.
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This isn't about nuclear energy, even Palo Verde Generating Station... Bills this year.
- Our state is growing rapidly, and energy demand is increasing right along with it.
- Energy policy is economic policy.
- I, too, am actually a fan of nuclear energy.
- The ag pool is CAP water at energy-only cost, so that was the settlement deal that we struck.
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, marijuana, rural opportunity, dispensary, economic development, licensing, social equity, unserved communities, Arizona, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so sections one, two, and nine of article one require the Campaign Finance Board to establish an
- Article five is the tax increment financing article.
- Any questions on the public finance section? All right. Thank you, Miss Hegler. Uh, we've got Mr.
- Any questions on the public finance section? All right. Thank you, Miss Hegler. Uh, we've got Mr.
- Any questions on the public finance section? All right. Thank you, Miss Hegler. Uh, we've got Mr.
Bills:
HF9
Keywords:
energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Nuclear energy is... We respectfully oppose this legislation. Nuclear energy is...
- Nuclear energy is already categorized as a zero-carbon source of energy in the Energy Transition Act.
- Nuclear energy is not renewable.
- Renewable energy is not; it's self-replenishing. Nuclear energy is not.
- The clean energy standard is about how energy is delivered, and whether it's zero carbon or not.
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a special-purpose financing district, period.
- With CFD, sort of the way this works is CFDs can't finance those; these districts can finance those.
- Thank you. ...financing mechanisms?
- So I've been told that a great benefit of this is that bond financing rates are municipal bond financing
- fees, right, even if they're not being directly financed.
Bills:
HB2091, HB2140, HB2320, HB2384, HB2398, HB2502, HB2780, HB2918, HB2939, HB2950, HB2999, HB4020, HB4026, HB4029
Keywords:
insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, bonds, financial advisors, elections, municipal advisors, cost of borrowing, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 5th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Energy Committee will be meeting once we have a quorum in Room 230.
Keywords:
water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, revolving fund, grants, environmental compliance, SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, fossil fuels
Summary:
The Oklahoma Senate convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared. The session opened with prayer, followed by a gallery introduction recognizing the Convention of States Organization and related guests in the North Gallery for Capital Freedom Day and the 250th anniversary of the nation. The Senate also granted unanimous consent for an entourage to come to the floor.
Senator Bullard presented a citation of valor honoring multiple law enforcement officers from Atoka County, Stringtown, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and Tulsa Police Department for their response to a dangerous May 2025 incident involving a high-speed pursuit and armed confrontation. The citation praised their courage, coordination, and actions that helped protect civilians and resolve the situation safely. The Senate extended its gratitude to the officers, and members of law enforcement present were recognized on the floor.
Several floor introductions and announcements followed, including recognition of a UCO student intern, Senator Alvord’s mother-in-law, and caucus and committee notices. Announcements included Republican caucus meeting plans, committee meetings for Business and Insurance and Energy, a Diabetes Caucus meeting, a Women’s Caucus social event, and a note that the Senate won the prior day’s blood drive competition. No legislation was debated or voted on, and the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- How does that affect the shareholders of energy companies?
- How do these two options affect the shareholders of energy companies?
- Energy facilities, solar energy facilities that measure and require owners to provide landowners access
- We have energy 3 titans of energy colleges in our state. We have all the resources.
- I understand that that is the temperature in which the heat can produce energy like electricity.
Keywords:
electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors