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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 23rd, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And today I bring you the possibility of the repeal of the Oklahoma Energy Initiative, Energy Low Carbon
- Two energy secretaries ago, it was intended to be formed and to implement the low-energy carbon initiative
- , formed and to implement the low-energy carbon initiative, which is still in effect.
- questions and move advancement at the appropriate time of the repeal of this one section, the low-carbon
Bills:
SB683 , SB1579 , SB1389 , SB1387 , SB1390 , SB1391 , SB2063 , SB1829 , SB2060 , SB1842 , SB1398 , SB1212 , SB2158 , SB102 , SB1772 , SB1958 , SB2010 , SB1595 , SB1687 , SB1684 , SB2049 , SB1966 , SB1989 , SB1191 , SB1258 , SB1920 , SB1936 , SB2143 , SB2122 , SB330 , SB2071 , SB2169 , SB2069 , SB2095 , SB2157 , SB1806 , SB1430 , SB206 , SB1547 , SB1849 , SB1428 , SB1653 , SB1984 , SB1644 , SB1561 , SB1813 , SB1570 , SB1796
Keywords:
education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles
Summary:
The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including introductions of the psychologist and nurse of the day, a citation for Diesel Fritz’s All-State Choir achievement, and a gallery introduction highlighting fine arts advocates from Norman Public Schools. Members also marked birthdays and read excerpts from George Washington’s first inaugural address in honor of the first president.
On floor business, the Senate laid over item number three and then considered several bills. Senate Bill 1191 repealed the unused Oklahoma Energy Initiative Low Carbon Initiative Board and passed 48-0. Senate Bill 1258 clarified open-carry law to expressly allow firearms on boats and vessels on Oklahoma waters and passed 41-7. Senate Bill 1920 raised the salvaged title threshold from 60% to 70% to reflect repair costs and align more closely with neighboring states; it passed 48-0 after brief questioning about consumer benefits.
Senate Bill 1936 added falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer, including federal officers, to the list of Class D1 felonies and passed 48-0. Senate Bill 2143, after an amendment restoring the title, authorized assessors to use state-funded aerial images to inspect property changes and included language intended to ensure fair treatment of builders and consistency with assessing standards; it passed 34-13. The chamber then heard announcements about upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- current law requirements that are similar to the code of conduct in this bill, but that only apply to carbon
- Anything in the amendment set specifically singles out carbon capture different than any other pipeline
- through her HCR, which highlighted the spill from last year, which put the code of conduct in for CO2 carbon
- It doesn't add or take away the carbon capture piece.
- the effect and the further erosion that this bill will have on local authority as it pertains to carbon
Summary:
The House Natural Resources Committee met on April 29, 2026, with a quorum present and took up several bills related to property rights, expropriation, renewable energy recycling, and local permitting. Representative Domangue first presented HCR 80 on private property rights, using it to highlight the 2025 landman code of conduct and the need for stronger guardrails in expropriation negotiations. She then deferred the resolution in order to allow Chairman Geymann to present HB 841, which was described as establishing a code of conduct for landmen and expropriation-related negotiations. The committee heard testimony and watched video examples from landowners describing intimidation, inadequate compensation offers, and the need for fair treatment. Amendments were adopted to broaden the bill to all certificate holders, prohibit threats about court costs and attorney fees, shorten response times, and add graduated fines and public posting for violations. HB 841 was reported favorably as amended, with no opposition cards recorded.
The committee then considered HB 621 by Representative Coates, which would require recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure to the extent practical. After discussion with DEQ, the bill was amended to clarify that existing universal waste rules apply and to remove language that would have required the renewable facility owner to pay decommissioning costs in that section; the effective date was set for January 1, 2027. Testimony from renewable energy industry representatives supported the measure and explained that solar panels and related components can be recycled at high rates, with established markets for recovered materials. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 621 favorably.
Next, Representative Jacob Landry presented HB 595, aimed at preventing local governments from unreasonably delaying or impeding energy projects through permit requirements, especially road permits affecting Haynesville Shale operations. After amendment, the bill required timely action on local road permits and deemed them approved if not acted on within 30 days. Supporters emphasized the economic importance of the Haynesville and the need for predictable permitting, while opponents argued the bill could further erode local authority, particularly regarding carbon capture and sequestration. The committee reported HB 595 favorably. Landry then presented HB 1191, creating a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites to provide a cleaner path for cleanup, finality, and future investment. The bill drew technical and substantive amendments, including changes to definitions, confidentiality, and the role of DEQ; discussion continued over whether the bill should be deferred to allow more time to work through the remaining issues.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 29th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- current law requirements that are similar to the code of conduct in this bill, but that only apply to carbon
- Anything in the amendment set specifically singles out carbon capture different than regular than any
- through her HCR, which highlighted the spill from last year, which put the code of conduct in for CO2 carbon
- It doesn't add or take away the carbon capture piece.
- the effect and the further erosion that this bill will have on local authority as it pertains to carbon
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Environment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to establish a supplemental energy assistance program, HF771, heard in energy committee 3/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- directed by the state rather than just putting those dollars back into a new era when they have a 2040 carbon-free
- directed by the state rather than just putting those dollars back into a new era when they have a 2040 carbon-free
- directed by the state rather than just putting those dollars back into a new era when they have a 2040 carbon-free
- directed by the state rather than just putting those dollars back into a new era when they have a 2040 carbon-free
- directed by the state rather than just putting those dollars back into a new era when they have a 2040 carbon-free
Summary:
House File 771, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion. The bill would create a state supplemental grant program to build on LIHEAP, with the goal of expanding energy assistance beyond the winter season to cover summer cooling needs and reduce utility shutoffs. Representative Craft said the proposal would use existing LIHEAP systems, help more eligible households, and support related services like weatherization. The committee adopted the author’s amendment, DE2, without objection.
Supporters testified that energy costs remain unaffordable for many Minnesotans, especially in rural areas and among low-income households, seniors, and people using delivered fuels. Annie Levenson-Faulk of the Citizens Utility Board said only about a quarter of eligible households receive assistance, summer shutoffs are common, and cooling needs have grown significantly. Trisha Leite of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, Amanda Macky of Minnesota Valley Action Council, and Ken Schum of the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association all supported the bill, saying year-round assistance would help households, reduce disconnects, stabilize demand for aid, and ease pressure on utility rates. Michael Schmitz of the Department of Commerce said Minnesota has received about $112 million in LIHEAP funds so far this year and is awaiting additional federal money; he also noted recent funding has been lower than in prior years and inflation has reduced its value.
Members discussed the scale of utility shutoffs, the increase in cooling demand, and whether the bill addresses root causes or serves as a temporary fix. Representative Weiner argued that the state should focus on keeping more money in taxpayers’ pockets and reducing the need for subsidies, while Representative Craft responded that the underlying issue is low incomes and widening wealth inequality, and that policies like the child tax credit are better ways to address poverty. The chair also asked how LIHEAP dollars flow, and Commerce said most benefits are paid directly to utilities on behalf of households rather than as direct cash payments to recipients.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader Carbone, motion to go into Committee of the Whole, calendar number one, please. Mr.
- Representative Carbone, Mr.
- Majority Leader Carbone, yes, Mr.
- George the leader carbone yes Mr.
- Representative Carbone. Yes, Mr. Speaker, I move that the House stand adjourned until 1:15 p.m.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/27/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- and it appears, based on the research that I've done, is no one's really sure who's buying these carbon
- :21:04.559><c> being</c> Tracks of land up north that are being essentially put on a shelf due to carbon
- credits. >> You know, in all practicality, when a carbon credit is purchased, land is not harvested.
- carbon credits and um carbon credits and um >> you<00:21:20.640><c> know</c><00:21:21.200><c> in
- credit is purchased land is not carbon credit is purchased land is not harvested. harvested. harvested
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (06/10/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- all kinds of things, and particularly in the situation that we're in right now with the notion of carbon
- Um, but therefore, I think our focus, unlike some of the other states, if it can't be on reducing carbon
- So, and related to that, no matter what our policy may be in terms of carbon reduction, there's going
- </c><00:10:12.240><c> reduction</c> with the notion of um carbon reduction with the notion of um carbon
- </c> our policy may be in terms of carbon our policy may be in terms of carbon reduction,<00:11:56.320
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 03:59 pm
Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know if there would be a carbonated beverage, otherwise known as...
- Yes, although there are carbonated beverages that I don't think of that are not, yeah.
- carbonated, like Coke and pop soda?
- So using that language, you want counsel to target carbonated soda pop?
- Bottled soft drink includes non-alcoholic beverages, whether carbonated or not, such as soda, water,
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (11-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to reducing emissions, the electric GSSE has the added benefit of cutting down on noise at
- that have made commitments to reduce that have made commitments to reduce their<00:26:39.360><c> carbon
- 40.400><c> and</c><00:26:40.720><c> move</c><00:26:40.960><c> into</c><00:26:41.360><c> an</c> their carbon
- footprint and move into an their carbon footprint and move into an aviation<00:26:42.080><c> fuel</c
Summary:
The task force met on November 4, 2025, approved the prior minutes without objection, and then heard a presentation from Amazon on its Kentucky aviation and logistics operations. Amazon described its statewide footprint, including its Boone County air hub at KCVG, its investment of more than $60 billion in Kentucky since 2010, about 20,000 jobs in the state, and its use of Amazon Air as a middle-mile network supported by third-party carriers. The company also highlighted small-business support, community relief efforts, and workforce development through Career Choice, including partnerships with Kentucky schools and aviation maintenance training.
Members asked about Amazon’s most in-demand workforce needs, future operational challenges, and whether autonomous vehicles are used on the KCVG ramp. Amazon said it would follow up on workforce-demand details, identified customer-driven innovation and culture as ongoing challenges, and said autonomous vehicles are in testing but are not part of regular KCVG operations. Amazon also emphasized sustainability efforts, including alternative aviation fuel, and said it wants to work with the legislature to expand AAF production and supply in Kentucky.
The task force then heard from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and Matt Wingate on the state’s aviation economic development strategy. They said aviation and aerospace are central to Kentucky’s logistics and economic-development goals, with aerospace identified as the state’s top export and air cargo as a major strength. They discussed outreach to general aviation airports, support for local grant matching, airport funding projects, workforce and education partnerships, and efforts to market Kentucky at aviation trade shows such as Paris Air Show and MRO America. No formal votes or other actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader Carbone motion to go into Committee of the Whole number one.
- Majority Leader Carbone moved to go into Committee of the Whole number one. Mr.
- Representative Carbone, Representative Livingston.
- Majority Leader Carbone, Mr.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer led by Erica Kirk and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a proclamation sponsored by Representatives Teresa Martinez and Matt Gress recognizing Charlie Kirk on National Freedom Day. Several members then gave personal remarks honoring Kirk’s civic engagement, First Amendment advocacy, and legacy, and the chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day, visiting students from Carl Hayden High School, and guests from Arizona agriculture and local government.
The House then moved through Committee of the Whole action on several bills. In the first committee of the whole, HB 2091, HB 2104, and HB 2105 received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2016 and HB 2022 were retained on the calendar. In the second committee of the whole, members debated HB 2008, with supporters saying it would prevent public money from funding politically biased or sectarian library-related institutions and opponents calling it part of a broader effort to censor and defund libraries; the bill received a 33-23 do-pass recommendation. HB 2046, HB 2116, and HB 2132 also received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2142 was retained.
On third reading, HB 2148, a bill amending Title 41 to add provisions relating to federal monies, passed the House by a vote of 33-25 with two not voting and was transmitted to the Senate. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, referred several bills to engrossing, announced committee meetings and bill referrals, and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Aug 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So this here, you know, really delivering energy bill savings and greenhouse gas emissions, but most
- So this here, you know, really delivering energy bill savings and greenhouse gas emissions, but most
- So, emissions, but most importantly, also driving economic development.
- Energy efficiency programs avoid greenhouse gas emissions while offsetting rising electric demand from
- our PPP-funded programs have delivered more than $13 million in customer savings and reduced GHG emissions
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on how California Public Utilities Commission energy efficiency programs are budgeted, evaluated, and measured for cost-effectiveness. The chair framed the issue as not whether energy efficiency works, but how to ensure ratepayer-funded programs continue to deliver value as the portfolio has shifted from simple measures like lighting to more complex retrofits, electrification, workforce, and equity programs. CPUC staff outlined the statutory framework, the four-year budget cycle, recent spending of about $795 million in 2025, and the use of total system benefit (TSB) and the total resource cost (TRC) test, noting that some programs are exempt from cost-effectiveness requirements at the individual program level but not at the resource acquisition portfolio level.
Utility, regional network, implementer, and advocacy witnesses offered differing views on the current metrics. PG&E described its portfolio as cost-effective overall and argued that cost-effectiveness should remain at the portfolio level to allow innovation and multi-year program flexibility. SoCalREN and the Energy Coalition emphasized the value of local government delivery, equity-focused programs, and the need to credit programs for broader benefits such as workforce development, market transformation, and electrification. The Public Advocates Office argued that ratepayer-funded programs should produce benefits greater than costs and raised concerns about the growing share of budgets going to programs that have not met cost-effectiveness thresholds. Several witnesses said the current math is too complicated and that different program types may need different metrics.
Committee members repeatedly pressed witnesses on the complexity of the TRC and TSB calculations, the treatment of participant costs, and whether the state should use a simpler or more transparent framework. CPUC staff said the relevant issues are already being addressed in two open proceedings, with one budget application proceeding expected to conclude in roughly the second or third quarter of next year and a broader policy rulemaking ongoing. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported; the hearing functioned as an informational discussion and policy review.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- There are increasing divisions around GHG, greenhouse gas emission reductions versus vehicle miles traveled
- funded, our own analysis shows that highway expansion projects are often flagged as reducing GHG emissions
- Our state already has many regulations and funding programs that encourage the transition to zero-emission
- to pass this bill without additional steps to ensure the regions do the utmost to reduce climate emissions
- They do not have any AB 32 emission reduction requirements.
Committee:
Senate Environmental Quality
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on environmental, climate, transparency, water affordability, recycling, and refinery transition issues. SB 1087 would modernize SB 375 regional climate and transportation planning by extending planning cycles, clarifying target-setting and review processes, and reducing time spent on modeling and CEQA-related work; it drew strong support from MPOs and environmental groups with some opposition from clean air, housing, and industry advocates concerned about VMT, housing impacts, and agency authority. SB 1239 would require CARB to update its standardized regulatory impact assessment when major regulations are materially changed; manufacturers and business groups supported the transparency measure, while the chair opposed it as adding delay and inefficiency to rulemaking. SB 1125 would create the framework for a statewide low-income water rate assistance program; it received broad support from utilities, environmental justice groups, local governments, and community members, and the committee advanced it on a 3-1 vote. SB 1180 would set rules for spending from the plastic pollution mitigation fund created by SB 54, with broad support from environmental justice and conservation groups and opposed-unless-amended positions from industry groups seeking tighter limits and more oversight; it advanced on a 3-0 vote. SB 1161 would require CARB to present household-level cost impacts of regulations in plain language, and it advanced on a 4-0 vote despite late opposition from environmental groups. SB 955, updating beverage container recycling and redemption requirements, passed 5-0, and SB 1259, requiring refineries to disclose cleanup liabilities and decommissioning information to aid long-term planning, drew strong support from environmental and local government witnesses but firm opposition from petroleum, labor, and business groups; the committee began discussion but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- increasing divisions around GHG, greenhouse, ...increasing divisions around GHG, greenhouse gas emission
- funded, our own analysis shows the highway expansion projects are often flagged as reducing GHG emissions
- Our state already has many regulations and funding programs that encourage the transition to zero-emission
- to pass this bill without additional steps to ensure the regions do the utmost to reduce climate emissions
- They do not have any AB 32 emission reduction requirements.
Committee:
Senate Environmental Quality
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - House Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Carbone? Aye. Representative Contreras? Representative Carbone? Aye.
- Representative Carbone? Aye. Representative Contreras? Aye. Representative Davis? Aye.
Summary:
The Rules Committee considered House Bill 2074, which the Rules Attorney described as an abortion-related reporting measure tied to Arizona’s 2024 constitutional amendment (Prop. 139) protecting a fundamental right to abortion. He noted that the new constitutional landscape makes the bill’s legality uncertain and that the reporting requirement could be viewed as interfering with that right. Members asked about the misdemeanor penalty and whether other Arizona laws impose reporting requirements on the exercise of a fundamental right. Representative Daniel Santos opposed the bill, arguing it would criminalize doctors, nurses, and volunteers and violate the will of the voters. The committee voted 5-3 to recommend HB 2074 as constitutional and in proper form.
The committee then took up a mass motion covering numerous other bills, memorials, and a resolution, all recommended as constitutional and in proper form. The Rules Attorney said the measures were generally in proper form, with one comment on House Bill 2110, which concerns prayer at school board meetings. He explained that the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed prayer at some governmental meetings, but lower courts are split on whether school board meetings fall under that rule, and he said the sponsor was working with the office on a possible floor amendment to address legal concerns.
After no further questions, the committee voted 8-0 to recommend the measures in the mass motion as constitutional and in proper form. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And so there are high carbon ways to do long-term pavements and there are low carbon ways to do long-term
- And so there are high carbon ways to do long-term pavements and there are low carbon ways to do long-term
- And so there are high carbon ways to do long-term pavements and there are low carbon ways to do long-term
- And so there are high carbon ways to do long-term pavements and there are low carbon ways to do long-term
- And so there are high carbon ways to do long-term pavements and there are low carbon ways to do long-term
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/26 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A bill with a 30-year grabback on those who are deemed responsible for all carbon emissions since 1995
- who are deemed responsible who are deemed responsible for<02:54:58.720><c> all</c><02:54:59.040><c> carbon
- </c><02:54:59.520><c> emissions</c><02:55:00.800><c> since</c><02:55:01.359><c> 1995.
- </c> for all carbon emissions since 1995. for all carbon emissions since 1995.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/08/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #15 & #16
Transcript Highlights:
- county to assert concurrent jurisdiction with ADEQ over issuing a voluntary permit for certifying emission
- The Senate amended the bill to prohibit county certification of any new surplus emission reduction credits
- that an applicant's decision to participate in any program that results in the certification of emission
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate and House bills, many of them on consent or with strike-everything amendments. Topics included advanced air mobility for border security (SB 1457), raising the off-highway vehicle weight limit to 3,500 pounds while striking a proposed law enforcement fund (SB 1519), school property leases and a trampoline court safety citation change (HB 2383), electronic monitoring in health care facilities (SB 1041), dental school complaint handling and board jurisdiction limits (SB 1168), pharmacist-authorized testing and HIV prevention guidance (SB 1713), school district insurance/self-insurance requirements (SB 1497), reporting-requirement cleanup for education statutes (HB 2203), historic neighborhood housing zoning (SB 1118), construction contract payment protections in revitalization districts (SB 1189), timeshare salesperson licensing (SB 1274), workers’ compensation notice and recordkeeping (SB 1428), property tax disability exemption clarifications (HB 2120), insurance modeling/data organization requirements (HB 2174), HOA rules on chickens and pet breed restrictions (SB 1582), first responder death benefits for law enforcement pilots (SB 1503), and changes to virtual veterinary prescribing periods (SB 1286). Members generally asked clarifying questions, and several sponsors were said to intend to concur or refuse amendments, with HB 2010 headed to conference because the sponsor would not accept the Senate’s five-year refund window.
On the second calendar, the committee heard HB 2176 on health facility complaint investigations, allowing DHS to investigate older complaints involving alleged abuse; HB 2050 on radiologic technologists and radiologist assistants, restoring direct supervision requirements with limited general-supervision exceptions; HB 2010 on digital goods, where the Senate reduced a refund window from 10 years to five and the sponsor planned to refuse; HB 2875 on unmanned aircraft, expanding airport drone-delivery buffer rules from one mile to two and a half miles and requiring airport consultation; HB 2428 on county certification of emission reduction credits, clarifying participation is voluntary and limiting new credits if fleet participation becomes mandatory; and HB 2877, which was struck and replaced with a veterinary technician certification pathway requiring 4,000 supervised work hours and allowing nonprofit curriculum evidence. Several members noted support or opposition based on prior votes or policy concerns, but no roll-call votes were taken in the caucus itself.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/08/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #15 & #16
Transcript Highlights:
- county to assert concurrent jurisdiction with ADEQ over issuing a voluntary permit for certifying emission
- The Senate amended the bill to prohibit county certification of any new surplus emission reduction credits
- that an applicant's decision to participate in any program that results in the certification of emission
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate and House bills, many of them on consent or with strike-everything amendments. Early items included SB 1457 on advanced air mobility for border security, SB 1519 raising the off-highway vehicle weight limit to 3,500 pounds, and HB 2383, which now cites the 2014 trampoline court safety law known as Ties Law. Members also discussed SB 1041 on electronic monitoring in health care facilities, with supporters emphasizing resident safety and accountability and opponents from assisted living facilities arguing it could function as a mandate. SB 1168 on dental school complaint jurisdiction, SB 1713 on pharmacist testing authority and HIV prevention, SB 1497 on school district self-insurance procurement, HB 2203 on reducing redundant education reporting, and several other measures were briefly described, with some members requesting bills be pulled from consent or noting support or opposition.
The caucus also covered a series of strike-everything bills on housing, labor, licensing, and insurance. These included SB 1118 on historic neighborhood middle housing design standards, SB 1189 on late-payment protections in revitalization district construction contracts, SB 1274 creating a separate timeshare salesperson license, SB 1428 on workers’ compensation notice and recordkeeping, HB 2120 on property tax disability exemptions and widow eligibility, HB 2174 on insurance predictive modeling oversight, SB 1582 on HOA rules for pets and backyard chickens, SB 1503 expanding first responder death benefits to certain law enforcement pilots, and SB 1286 changing prescription lengths for virtual veterinary visits. Members raised questions about the scope and practical effects of several bills, and in some cases noted changes in support, such as unions backing SB 1189 and some members supporting SB 1582’s limits on HOA restrictions.
On the second calendar, members reviewed HB 2176 on health facility complaint investigations, HB 2050 on radiologic technologist and assistant supervision rules, HB 2010 on digital goods seller refund requirements, HB 2875 on local regulation of unmanned aircraft and drone delivery near airports, HB 2428 on county emission reduction credit permits, and HB 2877, which was amended in the Senate to create a supervised work route for veterinary technician certification rather than the original timeshare licensing language. Several sponsors were said to intend to concur with Senate amendments, while HB 2010 was headed to conference because the sponsor intended to refuse the Senate’s five-year refund window amendment. The meeting ended after the chair announced the caucus was adjourned, with no formal votes taken in the transcript beyond references to prior floor and committee votes.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy - Thursday, May 14 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the success of polluters, actually, that are doing what they're supposed to do and reduce their emissions
- these regulations and studies indicate standard models can often overestimate low-level agriculture emissions
- The more problematic addition is exempting agriculture motor vehicles 10 years or older from emissions
- You know, that one fee, we've gotten more efficient on emissions.
- Yeah, a Class A source is a completely different level of emissions that most all cottons don't fall
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities And Communications Committee Apr 7th, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- should be looking to innovative solutions that support reliability while driving down costs and emissions
- and private entities to provide financing that helps California industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- have supported more recently the adoption of highly fuel-efficient conventional vehicles and zero-emissions
- vehicles. ...of highly fuel-efficient conventional vehicles and zero-emissions vehicles.
- other groups are into the different overall policies and, you know, whether we're using more zero emissions
Committee:
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications