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• So how do you go about pricing a kilowatt charge over a time frame?
• So it's curious to see how you price it. Thanks.
• So it's curious to see how you price it. Thanks.
• The price of uranium jumped up from $7 to $8 a pound to over $40.
• And we have one presenter online, is that correct?

Committee: Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

Summary: The committee met to review advanced nuclear energy issues in North Dakota, beginning with approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon presented an overview of the advanced reactor landscape, distinguishing light-water SMRs, advanced Gen 4 reactors, and microreactors. The presentation emphasized that light-water SMRs are the most near-term deployable and use familiar low-enriched uranium fuel, while many Gen 4 designs may require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALU), which is not yet supported by a mature U.S. supply chain. Nucleon also noted that advanced reactors are being developed primarily for industrial heat applications, while microreactors are niche, higher-cost systems for remote or mission-critical uses. Committee members asked about fuel availability, safety, recycling, and whether large reactors such as AP-1000s were evaluated; the presenter said fuel development is proceeding in parallel but remains a bottleneck, and that siting and grid capacity often make SMRs more practical than gigawatt-scale plants in North Dakota. Representatives from the National Association of State Energy Officials described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, regional coordination, grants, tax incentives, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and pilot programs. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and said states are focusing on multi-state coordination, demand aggregation, regulatory coordination, waste management, workforce readiness, and community engagement. They also discussed affordability tools such as construction work in progress (CWIP), financing incentives, and consumer protections, citing examples from Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee, and others. In response to questions, they explained that pilot programs often involve site-readiness and feasibility studies, and that the federal Nuclear Innovation Campus process is moving forward with multiple submissions while broader waste and recycling policy may require congressional action. The Public Service Commission said it would likely have a major role in any North Dakota nuclear project through certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted gaps in current law for small reactors, co-located facilities, NRC coordination, and long-term site stewardship. The commissioner said the commission has no authority over a private, self-contained reactor not connected to the grid. The Department of Environmental Quality explained that the state regulates radioactive materials under its agreement-state authority, but NRC retains primacy over fission reactors; DEQ would likely assist with emergency planning and could have a larger role if fusion reactors emerge. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, requiring a dedicated radiological emergency preparedness program, training, drills, public outreach, and likely additional funding and staffing, with industry expected to bear much of the cost. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota’s water laws and prior-appropriation system are adequate for nuclear siting, that the Missouri River is the best likely source, and that no statutory or budget changes are currently needed from a water perspective. The committee recessed for lunch after these agency presentations.

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• We'll see it online.
• ><c> you</c><01:03:43.359><c> know</c> we'll see it online um however you know we'll see it online um
• </c> middle of reasonably Market priced middle of reasonably Market priced housing<01:48:43.679><c> that
• </c><01:58:37.000><c> until</c> those lots will not come online until those lots will not come online

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:

• If you could see what your competitors were selling at wholesale prices, how much, what volumes, what
• Number one thing I think, in today's world, most of these documents are online.
• </c><00:56:45.440><c> Most</c><00:56:45.760><c> associations</c> documents are online.
• Most associations documents are online.
• It's not a new document being online.

Bills: HF4075 , HF3826 , HF3825 , HF3827 , HF3459 , HF3711 , HF4200 , HF3908 , HF3712

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• we're doing is increasing the cap from $6 million to $8 million, and then tying it to the consumer price
• Yep, and it's actually posted online underneath my files. I filed it last week.
• So they went to an online provider out of state, an online auction.
• It does not read online auctions. So since COVID, there's been no bid on it, no competitive bid.
• And once again, we still have that nationwide touch too as well, with online bidding as well, too.

Bills: HB27 , HB143 , HB205 , HB308 , HB311 , HB417 , HB430 , HB562 , HB812 , HB1129

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation, hazardous waste, cleanup fund, environmental protection, state treasury, Consumer Price Index, law enforcement, firefighters, health insurance, survivors benefits, Lafayette

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• or the purchase price.
• Also, we... ...and regenerated for this price.
• Also, we will take off the core price off a refurbished one already.
• It does keep the status quo to allow an option for online schools to Allow an option for online schools
• We all understand that energy prices are hurting working people.

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• The only option may be online in that county.
• So we're not talking about offshore online providers.
• public price.
• You have to be very careful about what kind of online.
• I think any online provider, so if there's, say, a private school offers a Japanese class online, could

Bills: HB3 , HB3

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure

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• If businesses like Jess go away, consumers will go online and buy unvetted products.
• If businesses like Jess go away, consumers will go online and buy unvetted products.
• If businesses like Jess go away, consumers will go online and buy unvetted products.
• We need to support the medical prices.
• </c><00:58:34.079><c> Without</c> innovation and lower prices. Without innovation and lower prices.

Bills: HF1545 , HF2426 , HF1615 , HF2403

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

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• Also, I'm watching online...
• Also, watching online is Courtney Liddeard from District 6, excuse me, District 6, sorry, Courtney.
• But we expect it to, in that part, that facility, that 50-unit campground is now online.
• So we're excited to get that online.
• For the past five years, with the Public Defense Commission, we did a lot of online CLE trainings.

Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and first heard a budget presentation for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Legislative analyst Janet Jessup reviewed the agency’s structure, dedicated funds, prior ARPA and general fund infrastructure appropriations, and the department’s FY 2027 requests. Those requests included additional park personnel and trail maintenance staff, one-time project funding, and a supplemental $9.8 million transfer to move grant funds from a consolidated program into the current park operations program. Director Susan Buxton said the agency has no general fund request, emphasized the economic impact of outdoor recreation, and highlighted completed and ongoing capital projects at parks statewide, including Ponderosa, Heyburn, Priest Lake, Eagle Island, Cascade, Harriman, Ashtonia Trail, and Bruneau Dunes. Committee members asked about resident access to campsites, out-of-state pricing, vacancy filling, the new Twin Peaks property in Lemhi County, OHV education, and trail maintenance. Buxton said the agency is filling positions quickly, that higher nonresident fees have increased availability for Idahoans, and that the Twin Peaks acquisition is expected to become revenue-positive within two years. The committee then heard the Office of the State Public Defender budget. Analyst Janica Bicharat summarized the office’s staffing, fund balance, and FY 2027 requests, which included six additional trial attorney positions, secure hosted data storage, and one-time laptop and data migration costs. Director Eric Frederickson described the agency’s transition to a statewide public defense system, noting that it inherited more than 1,300 cases on day one, has since reduced vacancies to about 7%, and is building pipelines for attorneys and social workers. He warned that the pending Tucker v. State of Idaho case could lead to renewed litigation if the system is not adequately funded. In response to questions, Frederickson said the office can absorb the current year’s rescissions through vacancy savings, but future cuts could force reductions in training and contract attorneys, increasing caseloads and risking attorney retention. He also said CPA case costs are running above appropriation, county lease/MOU issues remain unresolved in some counties, and public defenders are generally paid less than county prosecutors and attorney general attorneys. The committee adjourned after announcing the next day’s budget hearings for the Industrial Commission, Public Utilities Commission, and Secretary of State.

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• Each final decision must be available in an online format.
• Oh dear, Julie, you've frozen, so if you stay online...
• And can we have Colby Williams and Jared Legard online?
• I know that the prices could range.
• Can we have Taka Yoshida online? And for online on deck, can we have Dr.

Summary: The House Education Committee heard several bills related to special education records, artificial intelligence in schools, financial aid access, educator preparation, school health, and student mobile device use. Substitute Senate Bill 6268 would require OSPI to keep an online public record of final special education community complaint decisions for 20 years; the sponsor and several parents, attorneys, and open-government advocates said the records help families, schools, and researchers understand past decisions and remedies, while no one testified in opposition. Substitute Senate Bill 5956 would limit school use of automated decision systems, school surveillance technology, biometric data, and facial recognition in student discipline and safety contexts; the sponsor and supporters said it would prevent harmful false positives and discriminatory impacts, while an industry witness warned the bill could unintentionally reduce school safety by limiting emergency facial-recognition uses. Committee discussion focused on the bill’s scope, especially whether it affects classroom grading or only discipline-related decisions, and staff noted the bill does not require teacher training. The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 5841, which would add financial-aid application data to the High School and Beyond Plan platform and require students to receive information about the Washington Opportunity Scholarship Program. The sponsor said the bill would make aid status more transparent and easier to track, especially for families facing language or access barriers, and a student advocate testified in support; a committee member raised concerns about privacy for immigrant and DACA students, and the sponsor said the portal would be opt-in and guided by privacy protections. Senate Bill 6278 would codify and update Professional Educator Standards Board review of teacher and principal preparation programs, including program standards, educator role standards, evidence, and input from P-12 partners, while allowing field placement plans to be submitted on a less frequent schedule; PESB staff said the bill largely reflects current practice and adds flexibility. Substitute Senate Bill 5240 would expand who may administer epinephrine in schools and allow use of any available epinephrine when a student with a prescription on file has anaphylaxis; school nurses supported broader access to stock epinephrine but warned against using one student’s medication for another and raised legal and ethical concerns, while the sponsor emphasized faster response in emergencies. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5346 would direct OSPI to study and report on school mobile-device restrictions and update digital citizenship resources to include research and best practices on student phone use. Staff said OSPI already has some guidance, but the bill would create formal legislative reports and expand the state’s digital citizenship materials. The committee began taking testimony on that bill as the hearing time ran short, and the chair noted there were ten people signed in to testify.

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• Yeah, just one note again on the gas prices: as Dr.
• You know, I think we're all aware of sometimes how opaque vehicle pricing can be.
• There is the possibility still of price gouging.
• But it depends on what the manufacturer suggested retail price is.
• Fertilizer prices have doubled in the past month, and food prices will soon follow.

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• is used for defines which new price is used for comparison.<00:23:57.840><c> With</c><00:23:58.080><
• does not exceed 75% of the NADA for vehicles or 75% of the manufacturer's suggested retail price for
• Just to be clear, these kids aren't purchasing a kit online and following assembly instructions.
• Just to be clear, these kids aren't purchasing a kit online and following assembly instructions.
• These kids aren't purchasing a kit online and following assembly instructions.

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• You can also submit public comment online via the committee website.
• also what California has done in response and what we can do to ensure that we get these projects online
• and when they actually came online.
• So anything that's going to come online between now and 2030.
• When timelines cannot be forecast, investors priced that as... Project.

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:

• A lot of this is documented online. Okay, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Good question.
• Renewable energy is now cheaper and faster to get online than new fossil fuels.
• Go online, look it up—three to four times as much.
• And in wholesale markets, renewables are often lower marginal energy prices.
• And in wholesale markets, renewables are often lower marginal energy prices.

Committee: House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2150, which continues the State Land Department until July 1, 2030. Members questioned the commissioner extensively about agency procedures, backlog, appraisals, auction practices, privilege claims in the Fontamonte audit, and the Coyotes land transaction. The committee also discussed the Griffin amendment, which required quarterly updates, a public hearing on the department’s strategic plan, changes to conceptual land use plans and five-year disposition plans, and legislative findings. After debate over oversight and accountability, the amendment was adopted and HB 2150 was returned with a do pass recommendation by a 6-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2975, which would suspend the State Land Department’s solar scoring map and require new mining and housing resource maps, with the amendment changing the mapping deadline and requiring the maps to be posted online. Supporters said the bill would improve fairness and maximize trust revenue for schools by avoiding favoritism toward solar; opponents argued the solar map is only a guidance tool and that removing it could reduce transparency and revenue. The department said it was neutral but asked for additional staff or consultant support if the bill passed. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2975 as amended on a 6-4 vote. House Bill 2781 followed, addressing solar plant decommissioning, restoration, financial assurance, insurance, and a remediation fund. The amendment narrowed the bill to decommissioning standards and limited its reach to projects receiving permits after the effective date. Testimony focused on the need to ensure solar sites are restored and that taxpayers are not left with cleanup costs; several speakers cited abandoned or aging energy infrastructure as a cautionary example. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2781 as amended by a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2267, which would classify certain utility-scale wind or solar projects within four miles of residential property as a public nuisance, with exceptions and grandfathering for existing projects. The sponsor argued the bill responds to concerns about large renewable projects near homes and property value impacts, while the amendment narrowed the scope to utility-scale wind and solar and excluded rooftop solar and existing projects. The transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 2267.

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• </c> lowering their price. Why would they? lowering their price. Why would they?
• You will find the online right now.
• home price was just $162,000.
• stabilize and their sale rental prices stabilize and their sale prices<00:51:19.800><c> stabilize.
• So, that's my prices stabilize.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Transcript Highlights:

• You can find the agenda online on our committee website, and physical copies are at the entrance of the
• The spending target isn't a price cap that limits the prices a health care insurer or provider can charge
• We have been able to lower prices for what DHCS pays as well as for the broader market.
• We also recommend considering how these products will reduce prices to consumers.
• To date, HCAI has published four such reports available online.

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• Each final decision must be available in an online format.
• Do we have questions for any of the panelists who testified online?
• And can we have Colby Williams and Jared Legard online?
• I know that the prices could range.
• Can we have Taka Yoshida online? And for online on deck, can we have Dr.

Bills: SB6278

Committee: House Education

Keywords: teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12, high-need schools, Title I, special education, English language learner, rural schools

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• He's apparently online.
• Be skeptical of online offers.
• And most of them are online.
• online without any kind of information given by the consumer?
• , it is absolutely safe to do banking business online.

Summary: A joint House-Senate Insurance and Commerce meeting focused on the growing threat of financial fraud in Arkansas, with members hearing from bankers, regulators, law enforcement, AARP, and mortgage and insurance industry representatives. Witnesses described a wide range of scams, including spoofed bank calls and texts, fake websites and social media impersonation, romance and investment scams, business email compromise, gift card fraud, check fraud, wire fraud, reverse mortgage scams, and crypto kiosk schemes. Several speakers emphasized that fraud is increasingly organized, technology-driven, and amplified by artificial intelligence, and that seniors are disproportionately targeted and often suffer the largest losses. Testimony highlighted both prevention and recovery efforts. Bankers said institutions spend heavily on training, customer education, and fraud detection, but often cannot stop losses once customers have been convinced to authorize transfers. The Attorney General’s office described its Consumer Protection Division, a new Financial Fraud Task Force, and examples of recovering funds quickly from crypto kiosk and wire fraud cases. The State Bank Department and Securities Department said Arkansas’s 2025 crypto ATM legislation and related education requirements have helped, and they urged continued public education. The Insurance Department reported major insurance-fraud trends, including fake insurance cards, forged policies, premium-finance schemes, and staged auto accidents, and said it prosecutes these cases aggressively. Members asked about reporting scams, the security of tap payments, how fraud losses are tracked, the role of crypto kiosks, and whether Arkansas should pursue model legislation or stronger action against telecom and social media companies. Witnesses said tap payments are generally safer than chip or swipe, that crypto transfers are often unrecoverable, and that spoofed caller ID and impersonation ads remain major problems. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association urged state and federal action against telecom and social media platforms and supported national scam legislation. No new bills were voted on at the meeting, but members approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and several witnesses offered to share model legislation, consumer education materials, and state-by-state fraud data with the committee.

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• off on what Representative Ferrary was asking, would this bill allow each individual lab to raise prices
• Madam Chair, no, this is absolutely not raising any of the prices.
• We will go to the online portal.
• Is there anyone who is online who stands in support of this legislative... ...legislation.
• Is there anyone who is online who is standing in opposition to this legislation?

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

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• Wallace, you know the routine, but if you would, for the audience online maybe, introduce yourself for
• How can we negotiate better pricing with the manufacturers as well?
• How can we negotiate better pricing with the manufacturers as well?
• The pricing on those drugs was said to be reaching a point where it made sense to remove them from the

Committee: All ALC-STATE INSURANCE PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE

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• state government of the state of Idaho to no more than the average percentage increase in the consumer price
• Now, if the consumer price index shows no average increase or decrease, the state entity maintenance
• It reports price changes in over 200 categories of goods and services arranged into eight major groups
• Any annual increase in the maintenance budget of a state entity may exceed the consumer price index restriction
• And the explanation we were given a couple of years ago is that they'll be online and easy to find and

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation