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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So we should really focus and concentrate on things like lowering our carbon emissions and, you know,
- So we should really focus and concentrate on things like lowering our carbon emissions and, you know,
- </c><00:15:42.959><c> and</c> lowering our car carbon emissions and lowering our car carbon emissions
- special fund, establishing<01:03:32.240><c> the</c><01:03:32.400><c> carbon</c><01:03:32.720><c> emissions
- </c><01:03:33.119><c> tax</c> establishing the carbon emissions tax establishing the carbon emissions
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The committee heard several measures related to agriculture, invasive species control, trees, reef protection, and land use. SP 2489 would require Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity leases to include access, invasive-species control, and termination provisions; DAB and DLNR supported it, as did several outside groups, while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council raised concerns about notice, cooperation with lessees, and placing penalties on leaseholders for preexisting infestations. The chair noted six testifiers in support, one opposed, and three with comments.
SP 2310 would appropriate funds to remove overgrown vegetation from the Kohola stream. DAB supported the bill but explained that the work already completed by its contractor stopped at a DOT boundary, and that the affected parcel appears to be a DOT highway segment on ceded lands; the committee discussed whether the appropriation should instead go to DOT. SP 2372, on exceptional and significant trees, received support from DNR and Outdoor Circle, with testimony describing trees as critical infrastructure and suggesting technical amendments to committee membership and the process for recommending trees to county councils. SP 2426, which would authorize DNR to contract with private parties to maintain sunscreen dispensers at state beaches and promote mineral-based sunscreen as reef-protective, drew support from DNR and reef advocates, while another witness questioned the science behind claims about mineral versus chemical sunscreens and urged broader environmental solutions.
SP 2334 would impose a land conversion fee on agricultural land converted to other uses, create a fee fund for programs including healthy soils, and require state agricultural lands to use a conservation metric. DAB offered comments, and testimony from climate and farm groups generally supported the conservation goals but questioned references to programs not yet in place and objected to language excluding solar and wind uses, with one witness urging that agri-voltaics remain allowed. SP 2925, concerning coconut trees, would recognize them as food, water, and cultural resources, require signage for landscape palms, set labeling standards, and create a tax credit for naturally managed consumable coconut trees. DAB shifted from opposition to comments, DNR supported, and testimony from cultural and subsistence advocates strongly backed the bill as a response to coconut rhinoceros beetle impacts; committee questions focused on enforcement of signage, inspection resources, and the proposed tax credit.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Given the quality of new vehicles and the improvements that have been made for emission reductions, I
- Given the quality of new vehicles and the improvements that have been made for emission reductions, I
- Given the quality of new vehicles and the improvements that have been made for emission reductions, I
- Given the quality of new vehicles and the improvements that have been made for emission reductions, I
- Given the quality of new vehicles and the improvements that have been made for emission reductions, I
Committee:
Senate Transportation
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (10/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And so there was some confusion at the beginning on what was going to happen with emissions after January
- </c> as, uh, January 30th, the emissions as, uh, January 30th, the emissions would<00:24:13.440><c> continue
- </c><00:24:34.000><c> after</c><00:24:34.240><c> January</c> happen with emissions after January happen
- with emissions after January 31st.<00:24:36.159><c> But</c><00:24:36.880><c> after</c><00:24:37.360>
- There's no way to do or for emissions.
Summary:
The committee met in a transportation work session and executive session, with the chair explaining the format change to allow fuller discussion and possible expert input before votes. The committee first took up House Bill 209, which would have allowed a new vehicle purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase. Members said the bill was rendered unnecessary by the broader repeal of vehicle inspections, and the committee voted 16-0 to deem it inexpedient to legislate (ITL), with consent.
The same outcome followed for House Bill 212, which would have allowed a 180-day operation waiver when a motor vehicle failed an emissions control test, and House Bill 533, which concerned civilian employees and commercial truck inspections. In both cases, members said the inspection repeal made the bills unnecessary, and in the commercial truck bill there were also concerns that the language did not fit federal requirements and referenced state inspection laws rather than federal ones. Both bills were voted ITL 16-0 and adopted by consent.
House Bill 298, dealing with vehicle identification number-related issues and antique vehicle authenticity, also received an ITL recommendation 16-0. Members said the proposal raised fraud concerns and could affect the value and authenticity of antique vehicles, and several said the bill needed more work before any future consideration. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 150, which would define electric vehicle charging stations and establish annual testing fees for the Division of Weights and Measures. That bill drew the most discussion: Representative Sykes described a personal experience with a malfunctioning charging station and a large, unclear bill, arguing that consumer protection regulation is needed. Representative Miller said the fee structure seemed high compared with other inspections and that third-party inspectors were not allowed, though he acknowledged some need for consumer protection. Senator David Watters, the sponsor, said the bill should be improved and suggested a lower annual fee and a fund-based approach to build an inspection program over time. Cheryl, the director of Weights and Measures, testified that the division needs authority, staffing, licensing categories, and expensive test equipment to oversee EV chargers, and that current rules do not adequately cover this emerging technology.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, when you do a search engine for Block Excavation, it goes back to him.
- It also adds an emissions cost, so it adds expense costs in terms of dollars and adds emissions cost
- It also adds<02:36:04.800><c> an</c><02:36:05.040><c> emissions</c><02:36:05.520><c> cost.
- So it adds adds an emissions cost.
- </c> adds emissions cost in terms of fuel. adds emissions cost in terms of fuel.
Committee:
Senate Commerce
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences Sep 22nd, 2025 at 10:00 am
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- Orca-class vessels to LNG has resulted in approximately a 25% to 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- In addition, emissions of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter are reduced by up to
Summary:
The Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on September 22, 2025, with five voting members present and a quorum. The commission first approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The main purpose of the meeting was public testimony on the 2025 tax preference reviews.
Two witnesses testified. Joey Halverson of Tote Maritime Alaska spoke in support of maintaining the tax preference for natural gas used as a transportation fuel, emphasizing LNG’s role as a cleaner marine fuel, the company’s investments in vessel conversions and fueling infrastructure, and the resulting reductions in greenhouse gases and other emissions. Commissioner Forsyth recused himself for this testimony. Michelle Preston, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Washington State, testified in support of the tax preference for low-income homeownership developers, saying the exemption helps Habitat affiliates advance homeownership and remain financially sustainable, while also noting reporting inconsistencies and the need for clearer, more collectible metrics. Commissioners asked questions about affiliate accounting, the distinction between benefits to nonprofits versus homebuyers, and whether a shorter renewal/reporting cycle might be more workable.
JLARC staff then outlined the process for adopting commission comments on the 2025 tax preference reviews. Voting members will receive a web-based comment form to indicate whether they endorse each recommendation and whether they wish to add comments or recuse themselves, with responses due September 30. The chair will compile the responses for consideration at the October 21, 2025 meeting. The commission also noted that individual members may submit minority reports, and the meeting adjourned after reminders about submitting written testimony and the next meeting date.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- California has established ambitious climate goals, including reaching 100% zero-emission vehicle sales
- by 2035 and having 5 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2030.
- that EV infrastructure must be built at the speed and scale necessary to enable the state's zero-emission
- that EV infrastructure must be built at the speed and scale necessary to enable the state's zero-emission
- many of you know, is California's largest source of climate pollution, and the transition to zero-emission
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/10/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Burning wood, a solid fuel, is just fundamentally more complex, an engineering proposition, than burning
- Clearly maybe an engineer or something like that.
- shop at Skillsoft, and when the software engineers and people who had dealt in software on this project
- shop at Skillsoft, and when the software engineers and people who had dealt in software on this project
- shop at Skillsoft, and when the software engineers and people who had dealt in software on this project
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences Sep 22nd, 2025
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- Orca-class vessels to LNG has resulted in approximately a 25 to 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- In addition, emissions of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter are reduced by up to
Summary:
The Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on September 22, 2025, confirmed a quorum, and unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The main business of the meeting was public testimony on the 2025 tax preference reviews, with Commissioner Forsyth recusing himself for the first witness, Joey Halverson of Tote Maritime Alaska, who testified in support of the tax preference for natural gas as a transportation fuel. He argued that LNG has enabled major emissions reductions, supported infrastructure at the Port of Tacoma, and should continue to receive tax preferences to encourage further clean maritime fuel adoption.
The second witness, Michelle Preston of Habitat for Humanity of Washington State, testified in support of the tax preference for low-income homeownership developers. She said the preference helps Habitat affiliates advance homeownership and sustain operations, but noted that reporting has been inconsistent across independent affiliates and that JLARC’s metrics may not fully capture the program’s benefits. Commissioners asked questions about affiliate accounting, the distinction between benefits to nonprofits versus homebuyers, and whether the reporting/renewal period should be shorter than the current seven years; Preston said the preference benefits the nonprofit developer, not the homebuyer, and suggested shorter renewal periods might improve compliance and awareness.
JLARC staff then outlined the process for the commission’s upcoming comments on the 2025 tax preference reviews. Commissioners will receive a web-based comment form, with responses due September 30, the chair will compile consolidated comments, and those materials will be distributed for the October 21, 2025 meeting. The chair noted that only voting members will complete the comment forms, though individual members may also submit minority reports. The meeting ended with a reminder that written testimony could still be submitted to JLARC and that the next commission meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- quality policies have accelerated the adoption of highly fuel-efficient conventional vehicles and zero-emissions
- This makes it difficult to assess if the cost gap between zero-emission and diesel is truly closing,
- and private entities to provide financing that helps California industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered a Memorial Day prayer, and welcomed a third-grade class from Sacred Heart Parish School to the chamber. Members then handled several procedural motions, including suspending a joint rule to allow budget subcommittees to meet during blackout period and removing certain bills from inactive or consent files.
The chamber confirmed multiple gubernatorial appointments, including Nicholas Mueller to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission, Arthur Krantz to the Public Employment Relations Board, Chris Ferguson to the California Student Aid Commission, and Brian Haynes to the same commission. The Senate also adopted several resolutions, including SR 102 recognizing National Safe Boating Week, SCR 172 proclaiming Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, SCR 177 declaring World No Tobacco Day, SR 107 for Lupus Awareness Month, and SR 115 marking the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris in California wine history.
On third reading, the Senate passed a series of bills on topics including beverage container recycling fees (SB 1341), school employee misconduct procedures (SB 1083), wildfire preparedness for water suppliers (SB 1153), insurance cost-sharing accounting (SB 1199), nonprofit government liaison services (SB 1240), energy coordination and fuel supply planning (SB 1337), language access in elections (SB 1360), gaming fee transparency (SB 920), mental health evaluation in Care Court-related cases (SB 1016), reckless driving penalties (SB 1198), greenhouse gas reporting for subsidized medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (SB 1213), the Go Green financing program (SB 1265), repossession transport interference (SB 1338), and wildlife coexistence (SB 1135). Most measures passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes; SB 920 passed 28-1, SB 1265 passed 26-5, and SB 1135 passed with two no votes.
The session concluded with a Veterans Caucus adjournment-in-memory ceremony honoring 82 fallen service members, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled floor session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- quality policies have accelerated the adoption of highly fuel-efficient conventional vehicles and zero-emissions
- This makes it difficult to assess whether the cost gap between zero-emission and diesel vehicles is truly
- and private entities to provide financing that helps California industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- first is the regulatory carbon market, the voluntary forest carbon market, the avoided wildfire emissions
- Avoided wildfire emissions is an interesting one.
- Avoided wildfire emissions is an interesting one.
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee opened its 2026 session with committee housekeeping, member introductions, and a reminder that schedules are set a week in advance and amendments must be submitted by the prior day’s deadlines. Chair Reeves emphasized solution-oriented, collaborative, and respectful participation, then outlined that the committee would focus on three interim reports relevant to its work this session: municipal water efficiency, ecosystem services, and food policy.
The first presentation, from the William D. Ruckelshaus Center and WSU, reviewed Washington’s municipal water efficiency statute and regulation. Presenters said interviewees largely agreed on the need for better data collection, more technical assistance for smaller systems, and more state funding for both agency staffing and water system infrastructure. Most opposed shifting oversight of the conservation program from the Department of Health to Ecology, and the report recommended keeping oversight at DOH while improving collaboration across agencies and tribes. The presenters also urged broader statewide water planning, more consistent reporting using the AWWA water audit method instead of leakage percentage, re-evaluating the 500-connection threshold, and addressing outdoor water use, rebates, reuse, and public education. Members asked about creating a new office for water oversight, but the presenters said that idea was generally viewed as too costly and impractical under current budget conditions.
DNR then presented its 2025 ecosystem services work group report. The department described ecosystem services markets it studied, including regulatory and voluntary forest carbon, avoided wildfire emissions, and water leasing, with lower potential identified for blue carbon, biodiversity, and water quality markets. DNR said about 15,000 acres of state forest land may have carbon-market potential, but emphasized that the analysis was broad and not project-specific, so the report recommends pilots, continued market monitoring, use of third-party developers, and clarification of authority through House Bill 2170. Committee members asked about economic feasibility, timber tradeoffs, and how success would be defined, and DNR said those questions would be better addressed in future, more detailed project-level work.
The final presentation covered the Food Policy Forum’s 2025 report to the legislature. Speakers described broad consensus recommendations on food security, local foods in schools, farm-to-food-bank programs, a state farm bill, commercial access, and food system infrastructure. They highlighted pressures on agriculture from development, flooding, drought, water shortages, and the need to preserve farmland and support farmers, food banks, and local procurement systems. The committee chair thanked the presenters and noted that several related bills and policy proposals would be heard later in session. No votes were taken; the meeting concluded after the presentations and brief member questions.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- communities, low-income households, and small businesses for equitable and prioritized investments in zero-emission
- Decarbonization Coalition and CalSTART, both of whom are nonprofit organizations dedicated to reducing emissions
- front, a lot of that work has been concentrated on supporting Californians in the transition to zero-emission
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 21, 2025, with 86 bills on the agenda. The committee first approved two consent motions covering a group of bills eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another group of unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent. Several bills were then heard individually, with authors and supporters emphasizing that many had no or minimal state costs and were aimed at climate, health, or regulatory improvements.
Among the bills discussed were AB 39 on local planning for electrification and EV charging infrastructure; AB 1129 allowing local health jurisdictions to opt into reporting birth defects and early-life health conditions; AB 1332 to allow narrow direct shipment of medicinal cannabis to seriously ill patients; AB 1056 phasing out transfer of certain gillnet permits except for a one-time family transfer; AB 408 creating a new Medical Board health and wellness program for physicians; AB 546 requiring health plans to cover portable HEPA air purifiers for vulnerable people during wildfire emergencies; AB 942 revising rooftop solar subsidy rules to reduce costs for non-solar ratepayers; and AB 967 expediting licensure for out-of-state physicians. Supporters generally framed these bills as improving access, equity, public health, or affordability, while opponents on AB 942 and AB 967 raised concerns about implementation, workload, contract issues, and impacts on existing programs.
The committee took action on each bill after testimony and questions. AB 39, AB 1129, AB 1332, AB 1056, AB 408, AB 546, AB 942, and AB 967 were all moved out of committee on roll call votes, with some members voting no or not voting on certain measures. The suspense calendar was then read and deemed approved, and the committee opened general public comment, where speakers voiced support for bills including AB 715, AB 1138, AB 782, AB 98, AB 53, AB 258, AB 330, AB 650, AB 649, AB 1048, and AB 425. The meeting adjourned after public comment.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- for the Hampshire maintenance engineer for the Hampshire Department<00:16:26.600><c> of</c> Department
- </c><00:38:48.560><c> expertise</c><00:38:49.040><c> to</c> expertise their engineering expertise to
- expertise their engineering expertise to make<00:38:49.280><c> sure</c><00:38:49.480><c> it's</c><00:
- Moving freight by rail instead of trucks reduces our emissions by 75%.
- So, it's final based on the engineering done at the time and making some inferences.
Summary:
The Public Works and Highways Committee heard testimony on House Bill 375, which would allow municipalities to designate certain road segments for ATV travel, create maps and signage for those routes, set seasonal limits, and require certain equipment on ATVs such as lights, a horn, flashers, and directional signals. The sponsor, Rep. Dan Maguire, said the bill is intended to support tourism and give towns a structured, optional way to permit ATV use on roads, not to override existing uses. Members asked about possible overlap with agricultural vehicle rules, golf carts, speed limits, and whether the bill could allow ATV use on busier roads or expressways; the sponsor said he did not intend to interfere with existing lawful uses and believed golf carts would only be included if they met the relevant statutory requirements.
NHDOT State Maintenance Engineer Alan Hennessy said the department had concerns with language exempting municipalities and the Bureau of Trails from the permitting process, arguing that the existing permit system provides needed review, public notice, and signage requirements. He also raised questions about road funding and maintenance if ATVs were allowed on state highways. Fish and Game Captain Michael Eastman testified that his commission opposed the bill as written, citing concerns about the ATV definition, the distinction between ATVs, UTVs, and other OHRVs, and the potential impact on state highways and road maintenance. He said towns can already open roads to OHRV use under existing law, and he noted that accident data for road use would generally be handled by local police or State Police rather than Fish and Game.
Craig Reny, chief of the Bureau of Trails, said the current Bureau of Trails/DOT permit process for highway crossings and connectors works well and is used to ensure safety through engineering review. He said his bureau was not taking a position on the bill but wanted to clarify that existing procedures already address many of the issues the bill appears to cover. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Army Corps of Engineers, that's their charge.
- </c> These dams US Army Corps of Engineers These dams US Army Corps of Engineers that's<00:18:46.640>
- We're in an era of cutting-edge genetic engineering, and the equipment costs money.
- We're in an era of cutting-edge genetic engineering, and the equipment costs money.
- to hire a sixth engineer, that sixth engineer better be a woman.
Bills:
HR77
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 25th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bank (IBank), to explore alternative financing opportunities to encourage the deployment of zero-emission
- The closure of any mine forces longer travel for resources, which increases emissions and makes it harder
- It increases emissions and makes it harder to attract investment in local construction projects.
- This bill will help keep construction materials local, reducing fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and
- It eliminates repetitive emissions modeling requirements for transit uses while maintaining reporting
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and heard a prayer and pledge before moving through a long concurrence calendar and later Senate bill items. Early procedural actions included rereferrals of several bills to committees, approval of journal dispensation and adjournment-memory requests, and multiple unanimous-consent motions. The chamber also took up a brief moment of silence honoring Dolly Parton before returning to business after caucus recesses and a vote change on AB 1775.
On concurrence, members acted on a wide range of Assembly bills covering housing, health, education, environmental regulation, elections, corrections, wildfire relief, tribal issues, alcohol regulation, and consumer protections. Many were described as technical, clarifying, or support measures and passed overwhelmingly or unanimously, including bills on behavioral health licensing, common course numbering, medical supervision sunsets, tribal child welfare, wildfire mortgage relief, Prop 65 oversight, water quality, and tied-house alcohol rules. A few measures drew some opposition, such as AB 1645, AB 1775, and AB 2348, but still concurred. The Assembly also adopted an urgency measure on AB 2663 to extend the Cocktails to Go program in time for New Year’s Eve.
The chamber then considered numerous Senate bills. These included SB 608 on youth sexual health and contraceptive access, SB 633 on recycled plastic verification, SB 675 restructuring the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, SB 747 on civil rights accountability against government officials, SB 772 on housing infrastructure grants, SB 891 and SB 1379 on missing and murdered Indigenous people and custody-death transparency, SB 1077 on CalFresh shutdown contingency planning, SB 1105 on limits for joint law-enforcement operations, SB 1114 on protecting sensitive state data, SB 1125 on water rate assistance, SB 1208 on returning stolen cryptocurrency to victims, SB 1213 on zero-emission vehicle pricing transparency, SB 1237 on pay data enforcement, SB 1276 on child sexual exploitation and AI-generated content, SB 1322 on tribal housing grants, SB 1388 on affordable housing insurance, SB 1393 on fisheries management, SB 329 on drug treatment facility complaint timelines, SB 758 on nitrous oxide sales restrictions, SB 828 on fireworks licensing disclosures, SB 909 on public works enforcement fees, and SB 920 on gambling fee transparency. Most passed with strong margins; some drew notable opposition, including SB 675, SB 747’s urgency vote, SB 1105, SB 1114, SB 1125, SB 1237, SB 1379, and SB 1388. The transcript ends amid debate on SB 920, with Assembly Member DeMaio raising budget concerns before the record cuts off.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing panel approves HF2140 3/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- sprawl and pave over more farmland, pave over more green space, it will also make our transportation emissions
- sprawl and pave over more farmland, pave over more green space, it will also make our transportation emissions
- sprawl and pave over more farmland, pave over more green space, it will also make our transportation emissions
- sprawl and pave over more farmland, pave over more green space, it will also make our transportation emissions
- sprawl and pave over more farmland, pave over more green space, it will also make our transportation emissions
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- With me today testifying is Matthew Kremens with the International Union of Operating Engineers.
- Matt Kremens here on behalf of the California, Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers.
- Currently, the project... ...mobility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- And the big businesses that work with the small businesses, that’s the economic engine of our growth
- Shane Gussman, on behalf of the Engineers and Scientists of California, in support.
Committee:
House Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today to present AB 1944, which will amend the axle weight limit for zero-emission buses.
- continue to provide reliable and quality public transportation while working toward California's zero-emission
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a series of procedural motions including suspending rules, re-referring several bills to committees, and allowing committee notices for pending re-referrals. Members also received guest introductions, including LA28 leadership for an informational hearing on preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, and advocacy groups focused on reproductive health and equity.
On the floor, the Assembly took up several third-reading bills. AB 1944 by Assembly Member Lee, which would delay implementation of lower axle weight limits for zero-emission buses to give transit agencies more time to adapt to battery technology limits, passed 49-1. AB 2305 by Assembly Member Caloza, prohibiting private equity and other corporate investors from controlling or influencing litigation decisions, passed 55-0. AB 2004 by Assembly Member Al-Annees, authorizing Fresno and San Joaquin counties to designate county correctional officers as peace officers if locally agreed, passed 52-0 after supportive remarks from Assembly Member Tangipa about a Fresno County correctional officer who died after being injured in a jail shooting.
The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including ACR 161 on Special Districts Week and HR 87 on school accountability, with 57 co-authors added to the resolutions and unanimous votes on the consent items. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory for Marcella Villanueva, a longtime California Commission on Aging employee remembered for her service and compassion, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until Thursday, April 9 at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today to present AB 1944, which will amend the axle weight limit for zero-emission buses.
- continue to provide reliable and quality public transportation while working toward California's zero-emission
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The further refinement of internal combustion engines has, so far, achieved amazing results with how
- systems and the fuel adders on there and make a diesel engine run pretty darn clean. refinement of uh
- has so far achieved amazing engines has so far achieved amazing results<04:54:33.600><c> with</c><04
- are running these days as diesel engines are running these days as uh<04:54:38.200><c> you</c><04:54
- run pretty darn make a diesel engine run pretty darn clean<04:54:44.440><c> so</c><04:54:44.680><c>
Bills:
HJR75
Keywords:
HJR75, H.J.Res. 75, Congressional Review Act, CRA, Department of Energy, DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, energy conservation standards, commercial refrigerators, commercial freezers, refrigerator-freezers, appliance standards, energy efficiency, federal regulation, regulatory disapproval, small business compliance, manufacturers, commercial refrigeration, Public Law 119-9