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• So AB 2322 creates a new definition for commercial, industrial...
• It’s actually sponsored by the industry itself.
• So commercial, home use, industrial, they would be banned by 2028.
• And I did a lot of TSCA work as well, which is industrial chemicals.
• We take no donations from government or industry.

Committee: House Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

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• So, Senator Selders, we have two green cards.
• Two green cards, present in support, do not wish to speak.
• Green card, present, and support do not wish to speak.
• Green card, President, support. Do not wish to speak.
• Green cards and support. Do not wish to speak. Lins, Liz Magnum, Women's Hospital.

Bills: HB946 , HB1093 , SB26 , SB29 , SB30 , SB195 , SB219 , SB222 , SB255 , SB314 , SCR2 , SCR22

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: healthcare transparency, hospital pricing, consumer protection, collection actions, fines, naturopathic medicine, Louisiana Board of Naturopathic Medicine, licensing, healthcare, prescriptive authority, natural therapies, opioid treatment, regulation, addiction recovery, state law, SB 29, Act 732, coroner, autopsy, child death

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• Make sure that green light is really, really on.
• Uh, if you could dark green light and then make sure you introduce yourself for the record, and then
• Make sure that green been here before.
• Make sure that green light<00:01:09.040><c> is</c><00:01:09.439><c> really,</c><00:01:09.760><c> really
• We have multiple modern authentication mechanisms in the industry right now.

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance received a presentation from Jim Barnhard, CIO of the Commonwealth Office of Technology, and David Carter, deputy CIO/CISO, on the state’s citizen identity management project. They said the project is intended to streamline citizen logins across agencies, reduce duplicated identity-management costs, improve security by centralizing authentication, and provide a flexible system that can scale with demand. The presenters described major implementation challenges, including integrating with diverse and legacy applications, and said the chosen software-as-a-service vendor was selected because it can connect to many systems and maintain the service in a federally certified cloud environment. The presenters emphasized that the project scope is limited to login, authentication, identity management, and identity proofing, while leaving authorization decisions to the individual applications and agencies. They said the work is being done in phases, beginning with discovery sessions with agencies, then selecting representative applications for onboarding rather than attempting a “big bang” rollout. They also said the vendor agreement includes professional services and knowledge transfer to reduce long-term dependence on outside support, and that the state has already begun outreach to agencies, including initial work with the Finance Cabinet and the Department of Revenue. Members asked about staffing, current spending, future costs, and whether existing systems or contracts could be reduced. The presenters said the project is being supported with existing staff, with no expectation of a large increase in positions, and that the vendor will carry most of the operational load. They said they did not have statewide spending figures with them but could try to gather them, and explained that the negotiated pricing is intended to be all-inclusive, with fixed costs for the first five years and capped increases in years six and seven. They said centralizing identity services should eventually allow the Commonwealth to stand down some duplicated agency-level licensing and reduce overall operational costs.

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• </c> industry, allow it right now. industry, allow it right now.
• </c> the OLA and I request a green vote. the OLA and I request a green vote.
• I encourage a green vote.
• Vote green.
• Vote green.

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• Process is very important in this industry.
• The industry can do that.
• It's not popular with the industry.
• Using established industry data.
• You're seeing in your industry.

Committee: House Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee

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• on industrial siting?
• </c> administrator of industrial sighting. administrator of industrial sighting.
• >> That for industrial siting? >> Industrial siting. Yeah, >> Mr.
• </c> industrial site. industrial site.
• </c> hired by industry. hired by industry.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

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• And also, there's a green space and and and groceries, and it's going to be some good steak house and
• space, and that's the plan and and green space, and that's the plan that<00:17:37.880><c> we</c><00:
• And also,<00:18:18.000><c> there's</c><00:18:18.240><c> a</c><00:18:18.280><c> green</c><00:18:18.600
• All to maintain reasonable rate increases for our municipal and industrial customers.
• </c> industrial customers. industrial customers.

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• This bill is important to both protect migratory birds and our ecotourism industry in Texas.
• The bill singles out wind energy for scrutiny that no other industry faces, even other energy and industrial
• We enforce those laws against the oil and gas industry, as well as... other industries, to ensure that
• This started under the Obama administration under the pretext that wind energy was green energy.
• These industries generate substantial revenue. Revenue to Texas rural economies.

Bills: HB3129 , HB3251 , HB3556 , HB3724 , HB3887

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion

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• >> COMMITTEE ON REGULATED INDUSTRIES WELCOME TO ORDER.
• I HOPE I CAN ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS AND TALK ABOUT HOW THIS HAS IMPACTED OUR INDUSTRY.
• AND RONALD PRICE WITH NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY, WHO IS WAIVING IN SUPPORT. VERY GOOD.
• THERE'S NOTHING IN OUR PLAN THAT SAYS INDUSTRIAL USE OR COMMERCIAL USE ON IT.
• JARED GREENE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES.

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• So AB 2322 creates a new definition for commercial, industrial...
• It's actually sponsored by the industry itself.
• So commercial, home use, industrial, they would be banned by 2028.
• And I did a lot of TSCA work as well, which is industrial chemicals.
• We take no donations from government or industry.

Summary: The committee heard AB 1795, which would create statewide standards for testing, inspection, remediation, and insurance handling of wildfire smoke damage in homes. The author and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said the bill is needed because survivors face inconsistent claims practices and no enforceable standards for determining when homes are safe. Supporters included the City of Los Angeles and a wildfire survivor who described health problems and disputed remediation results; opponents from the insurance industry said the bill could create broad new exposure and worsen affordability, though they continued to negotiate amendments. The committee recommended the bill do pass with urgency, and it passed on a 4-0 vote, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee also heard AB 1612, which would create a centralized process for law enforcement to transfer seized controlled substances such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin to the Department of Justice for disposal after the state’s last in-state incineration facility closed. The author said the bill would address unsafe storage and inconsistent disposal pathways. There was no opposition in the room, and the committee sent the bill to the Assembly Public Safety Committee on a do pass vote. AB 2322 would standardize the definition of commercial, industrial, or institutional sites for municipal stormwater permits by tying it to assessor land-use codes and excluding residential parcels. Supporters said the bill would reduce patchwork enforcement and improve consistency, while stormwater and city representatives asked to keep working on regional flexibility concerns. The committee approved the bill 4-1 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 2245, a producer responsibility bill for vehicle lubricant products and their containers, intended to expand collection and recycling using existing household hazardous waste and used oil infrastructure. Supporters said it would reduce landfill disposal and align with existing EPR frameworks, while retailers and industry groups raised concerns about overlapping obligations, unclear definitions, and compliance costs. The author said negotiations would continue, and the committee sent the bill to Natural Resources on a do pass vote. The committee also heard AB 1603, which would phase out PFAS-containing pesticides over time and require disclosure and permitting for their use. Supporters argued PFAS pesticides contaminate food and water and pose health risks; agricultural and chemical industry opponents said the bill could remove many products from the market and lead to harmful substitutions. The chair expressed support for reducing PFAS but raised concerns about replacement chemicals, and the bill was sent to Appropriations on a do pass vote. Finally, AB 2034 was introduced to increase transparency around food additives and GRAS ingredients by creating a state database of chemicals that bypass FDA premarket review; supporters said it would close a federal loophole, while consumer brands opposed a duplicative state system and warned of costs and confusion.

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• it is truly open and competitive, not when it embeds mandates that exclude large portions of the industry
• education agencies by developing inclusive career tech education pathway models and strengthening industry
• connections to workforce and higher education pathways by allowing students to earn distinctions in green
• industry skills or college-level coursework.
• It's like where are there green job industries that are emerging?

Summary: The committee heard several education-related bills. SB 1154 would let community college districts use best-value procurement for public works over $1 million. The author and community college supporters argued it would improve project quality and reduce delays and change orders, while contractor groups opposed it, saying the bill’s skilled-and-trained workforce and safety provisions would narrow competition and add subjectivity. The bill passed the committee on a 4-2 vote and was placed on call. SB 1347, a cleanup bill clarifying that stock albuterol may be kept in all public schools, including preschool programs, drew support from school nurses, respiratory care advocates, and a physician who said it would help schools respond to asthma emergencies. With no opposition, it passed unanimously and was placed on call. SB 1222 would create a pilot program designating a lead county office to help regions improve career technical education implementation; supporters said it would expand access and build regional capacity, while Senator Cabaldon questioned the need for another pilot and urged more direct funding instead. The bill passed and was placed on call. The committee also considered SB 1378, which would create a California Excellence in Service Learning designation for schools and districts. Supporters said it would recognize and encourage service-learning programs without mandating curriculum changes, while some members raised concerns about adding more state designations and administrative work. It passed and was placed on call. SB 1048 would create a Seal of Climate Literacy for high school students; supporters said it would recognize climate-related learning and connect students to green careers, while members cautioned against using seals to influence curriculum and noted equity and implementation concerns. It also passed and was placed on call. Finally, SB 1101 would require higher education institutions to notify students, faculty, and staff when their personal information is shared with federal agencies in OCR-related investigations or subpoenas. Supporters framed it as a privacy and free-speech protection in response to recent federal requests for campus information, while the author said the bill would not block lawful subpoenas but would require notice and limit voluntary disclosures. The committee discussed legal and constitutional issues, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• it is truly open and competitive, not when it embeds mandates that exclude large portions of the industry
• Truly open and competitive, not when it embeds mandates that exclude large portions of the industry.
• connections to workforce and higher education pathways by allowing students to earn distinctions in green
• industry skills or college-level coursework.
• It's like where are green job industries emerging?

Committee: Senate Education

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• Representative Green? Here. Representative Hilferty? Present. Representative Jordan?
• It does help some of the phone calls I receive from industry as well. Okay. So, Mr.
• Members, I do have a couple of green cards.
• I do have a couple of green cards. I'm going to go ahead and read in.
• He asked that industry be involved in the ongoing discussions.

Bills: HB220 , HB259 , HB463 , HB536 , HB750 , HB830 , HB950

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: child exploitation, online reporting, platforms, cyber crime, PROTECT Act, excavation, demolition, infrastructure repair, BEAD Program, utility damage, construction coordination, contact point, emergency services, telephone charge, wireless service, reporting requirements, communications district, wireless communication, school safety, community permits

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• And that's why I'm asking you to give this your green light.
• Southwestern Idaho is full of highly diverse industries and has a strong connection to industry, agricultural
• sectors, and... ...and has a strong connection to industry, agricultural sectors, and all forms of manufacturing
• So I am in favor of this bill, and I urge your green light. Further debate on the motion?
• I ask respectfully for your green light. Thank you. The debate is closed.

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• Senator Frinkz, Gillespie, Goodwin, Green. Irrelevant text.
• Signature Green, you are recognized to present the provisions of Senate Bill 1749.
• I'm sorry, this is a really let me pass, but no worries, Senator Green.
• Senator Fricks, Gillespie, Goodwin, Green.
• Senator Fricks, Gillespie, Goodwin, Green, Woods, vice chair, Coleman.

Bills: SB1327 , SB1372 , SB1403 , SB1937 , SB277 , SB2131 , SB1749 , SB1348 , SB1469 , SB2018 , SB1931 , SB1530 , SB2155

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: tourism, recreation, economic development, Oklahoma Commission, executive director, probation, credits, educational advancement, Oklahoma Statutes, criminal justice reform, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, labor organization, incentives, employer practices, union neutrality, worker rights

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• An industry that has thrived industry.
• crypto industry.
• Speaker, I'm grateful for the time, and I'm proud to say that I'm Al Green, the OG Al Green, unbought
• ,<02:46:00.000><c> the</c><02:46:00.319><c> OG</c> Green, the OG Green, the OG Al<02:46:02.319><c> Green
• ,</c> Al Green, Al Green, unbought, unbought, unbought, unbossed,<02:46:06.720><c> unafraid,</c> unbossed

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• Gentleman from Green. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Gentleman from Green. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Gentleman from Green. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Gentleman from Green. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Gentleman from Green. Thank you. Mr.

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• Neil Lauren Zerbal from Hawaii Food Industry Association. >> She's on Zoom. Is she on Zoom there?
• They kept it at the industrial level, which is more like this tax.
• He said it can provide an upstream resource for a robust composting industry.
• waste for spreading invasive green waste for spreading invasive species. species. species.
• the the green [clears throat] waste and<01:05:27.280><c> CRB.

Bills: SB2309 , SB2317 , SB2318 , SB2319 , SB2321 , SB2323 , SB2332 , SB2405 , SB2485

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture-related measures, beginning with SB 2309, which would require the agricultural loan division to sell portions of its loan portfolio and use the proceeds to expand the agriculture loan revolving fund. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the bill, along with several other organizations and individuals. A committee question focused on the risk of not finding a qualified buyer for the loan portfolio; DAB said a mandatory sale of the full amount could force a less favorable rate, while flexibility to sell different amounts could produce a more equitable return. The measure drew eight supporters and no opposition. The committee then took up SB 2317, which directs DAB to study insurance coverage for small producers and report back to the Legislature. DAB and multiple farm groups supported the bill. In response to a question about cost, DAB estimated about $250,000 would be needed, with the study likely covering crop, health, and liability insurance. The next measure, SB 2318, would establish an agriculture statistics program in statute. DAB said it strongly supported the bill and could ramp up quickly if positions were provided; the committee discussed whether a first report could be completed by year’s end if the bill became law midyear, and DAB said yes. SB 2319, which would fund and make permanent a full-time grant writer position at DAB, also drew strong support from DAB, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Ulupono Initiative, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, the local food coalition, and others, with testifiers emphasizing the position’s return on investment and success in bringing in federal funds. The committee also heard SB 2321, establishing a two-year pilot program to respond to the twoline spittlebug. DAB, ranching groups, and many others supported the bill, citing the pest’s spread and the need to act before it becomes unmanageable. A DAB pest control manager said he would need to research past response details and provide them later. Members emphasized the importance of early intervention. For SB 2323, which creates a farmland transition commission to study barriers to farmland access and recommend solutions, DAB offered comments and support for the intent, while farm groups generally supported the concept but raised concerns about the proposed age range and whether a separate commission was necessary. DAB said the Board of Agriculture likely would not have the capacity to perform the commission’s duties and estimated there would be costs to establish it, though no figure was available at the hearing. Finally, the committee heard SB 2332, which reestablishes the agriculture and food security special fund, creates a carbon emissions tax and dividend fund, gradually raises carbon-related tax rates, and provides a refundable carbon cashback credit. DAB supported the measure and deferred to Taxation on details; the Department of Taxation said it would stand on its comments, and the Attorney General’s office offered comments and recommendations. Carbon Cashback Hawaii and the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development supported the bill, arguing it would reduce emissions, protect lower-income households, and be relatively simple to administer.

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• I think the Environment Department, frankly, should regulate this industry.
• Why is the PRC regulating this industry and this industry?
• Concern, why is the PRC regulating this industry in this bill? Mr.
• And then you're actually building green energy and contributing to the state.
• So what did my industry do?

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• For getting that information to the industry. So we are in that pre-construction process.
• We're having conversations with the industry that you will hear about.
• Yeah, Co-Chair of committee, Frank Green, like Greg said, Assistant Program Administrator.
• Just last week, we held an industry update.
• At last week's industry update, we provided an update to our entire program's...

Committee: Joint Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee

Summary: The Joint Special Session Committee on the Interstate 5 Bridge met jointly with the Washington-Oregon Legislative Action Committee and adopted its proposed committee rules. Program staff then provided updates on the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project, saying the work remains in the supplemental environmental impact statement process, with a final SEIS and amended record of decision expected in early 2026 before construction can begin. Staff reported progress on Section 106 historic preservation work, a NOAA Fisheries biological opinion, and an upcoming Coast Guard navigational impact report that will help determine whether the bridge will be a fixed or movable span. They also described extensive outreach, tribal consultation, and architectural workshops that produced non-final visualizations and guidance for the bridge, corridor, shared-use paths, walls, lighting, and landscape treatments. Members pressed staff on schedule delays, rising costs, accessibility, and whether community input would change the design. Senator Pham questioned the repeated slippage in the environmental timeline and the effect on taxpayer costs; staff said the process is complex, that some steps are outside the program’s control, and that they are working toward a 2026 record of decision. Representative Bostert Davis urged the program to emphasize functionality, safety, efficiency, and economy over aesthetics. Representative Tran asked about accessibility on the Vancouver side, and staff said the shared-use path height is constrained by the BNSF rail line but that they are working with local partners to improve connections and that public comments have already influenced the design. Representative Lay asked about the movable-span option and cost impacts; staff said a movable span would likely add more than $400 million but they still expect to keep the overall construction start in 2026. The committee also received funding and tolling updates. Staff said the program has committed state and federal funding in place, including the initial state contributions, Washington’s and Oregon’s larger commitments, and federal grants totaling about $2.1 billion, while tolling is expected to contribute roughly $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion depending on the final plan. They said the updated cost estimate is being developed now using a risk-based process and should be ready for the committee in December. On the transit side, staff outlined the Federal Transit Administration Capital Investment Grant process, including project development, engineering, and a target full funding grant agreement in 2028, and said Oregon’s transit operations and maintenance share is committed through TriMet while Washington-side funding is still being worked out. The tolling agencies then described Level 3 traffic and revenue work, possible toll scenarios, exemptions and discounts, and a planned 2027 start for pre-completion tolling. Public testimony followed, with supporters urging the project to move ahead and critics arguing it is behind schedule, underestimating costs, and facing uncertain toll and federal funding assumptions.