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• We're going to compare it to solar and wind.
• We're going to compare it to solar and wind.
• . job, 1.3 jobs, for a solar and wind company. 15 seconds.
• Average job for pay, 148,000 data centers, 65,000 for solar and wind.
• Representative, we're out of time. 224.3 million for solar and wind.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• And among the learning tools that they use, it is to work with dyslexic students who wind up in one-on-one
• 03:48.080> dyslexic<00:03:48.800> students<00:03:49.440> who<00:03:49.640> wind
• to work with dyslexic students who wind to work with dyslexic students who wind up<00:03:50.200>

Bills: SB3225, HCR53, HCR57, HCR101, HB1878, HB1481, SCR40, SCR59, SCR114, SCR197, SCR198, SR30, SR107, SR185, SR186

Keywords: statutory revision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, clarification, obsolete provisions, legal accuracy, University of Hawaii, Board of Regents, associate degree, degree audit, reverse transfer, credit audit, student completion, credential attainment, community college transfer, four-year campus, higher education, postsecondary attainment, workforce development, student retention, graduation pathways

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• He said Senator Norwood said he could say that he is Baptist, that he would not be long-winded, and that
• c><00:08:21.120> won't<00:08:21.280> be<00:08:21.440> long-<00:08:21.599> winded
• Baptist, but I won't be long- winded. Baptist, but I won't be long- winded.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 16 February, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with quorum calls, an invocation by Dr. Jeff Parker of Southside Baptist Church in Jackson, and the pledge of allegiance led by the sergeant-at-arms. Dr. Parker offered a prayer for the members, their families, and the state, and the chamber welcomed several guests, including members of Jack and Jill of America, Dr. Gloria Graham as doctor of the day, and Pastor Parker’s wife, Sheila Parker. On the calendar, the Senate first disposed of several procedural items by tabling motions to reconsider on Senate Bill 2441, which concerns limited medical licenses, and Senate Bill 2454, which revises Medical Licensure Board provisions, including licensure status, definitions, procedures, fines, and temporary practice authority. During discussion of SB 2454, Senator McClendon asked about the board’s composition, and Senator Brian explained that the bill would allow three lay members on the board while keeping doctors in the majority, noting that this was a recommendation from the board itself. The Senate also took up an out-of-order resolution honoring Mississippi members of the Seattle Seahawks NFL Super Bowl 60 champions. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements. Senators announced upcoming receptions and committee meetings, including Judiciary A, Rules, and Highways and Transportation, and several members asked that the Senate adjourn in memory of deceased relatives and community members. Senator England reminded members of the March 10 primary elections and encouraged voting. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the following morning.

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• great efforts that Florida has made in recognizing that we are a peninsula built on a sponge in a wind
• Recognizing that we are a peninsula built on a sponge in a wind tunnel, which can make it very difficult
• And so much like the chair said, we are a peninsula built on a sponge and a wind tunnel, which I hadn't
• And so much like the chair said, we are a peninsula built on a sponge and a wind tunnel, which I hadn't

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and considered four bills, all of which were reported favorably. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives was presented as a negotiated “glitch bill” to narrow statutory language so co-ops can choose generation and power purchases based on cost and reliability without exposure to lawsuits aimed at banning fuel sources; it was supported by the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association and passed without debate. SB 364 on public accountancy was described as a modernization and licensure-efficiency bill to increase the supply of CPAs; an amendment correcting a drafting error and restoring automatic mobility language was adopted without objection, and the bill as amended was reported favorably. A public comment on the bill was briefly redirected after it appeared to address a different subject. The committee then took up SB 200 on utilities, which addresses solar decommissioning and storm protection plans. Chair Bradley said the bill would authorize counties to require decommissioning plans for utility-scale solar facilities at the end of their useful life, direct DEP to develop best management practices, and require the Public Service Commission to consider whether storm protection plan costs are reasonable relative to expected customer benefits. County and consumer groups spoke in support, and the Small County Coalition said the bill was a needed step that did not restrict solar development; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 126 on the Florida Public Service Commission, which was presented as a reform and “glitch” bill and amended to add CPA and financial analyst expertise, require stronger PSC order explanations, tighten intervention requirements, cap returns on equity at the national average for comparable utilities, set periodic ROE review schedules, and require affordability to be considered in rate-related proceedings. The PSC staff deputy executive director answered extensive questions about storm hardening, cost recovery, risk, and affordability. Several members and public speakers supported the bill’s goals but raised concerns about the affordability standard, the ROE cap, and comparisons to other states; others said the bill would improve transparency and accountability. The amendment was adopted, and CS for SB 126 was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• Central Research and Outreach Center pioneered a method of producing ammonia fertilizer using the wind
• producing ammonia fertilizer<00:03:16.040> using<00:03:16.519> the<00:03:16.720> wind
• using the wind using solar and<00:03:18.920> hydro<00:03:19.680> and<00:03:19.920>
• visibility to the production meters of thousands of generators throughout MISO, whether hydro, RNG, wind
• visibility to the production meters of thousands of generators throughout MISO, whether hydro, RNG, wind

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset, 1183, house

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• This includes the solar and wind ITC tax credits that will sunset in July of this year.
• ITC tax credits that the solar and wind ITC tax credits that will<00:03:35.599> sunset<00:03:
• And lastly, I think you all know that the ITC solar and wind tax credits will sunset.
• Now, you know, wind power is 25% of our load in Minnesota, and so we've seen fantastic success.
• Um now you know wind power is 25% down.

Bills: HF2986, HF3555

Keywords: virtual power plant, VPP, distributed energy resources, DER, demand response, load management, grid modernization, peak demand, peak shaving, battery storage, energy storage, solar photovoltaic, solar panels, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, heat pumps, aggregator, public utilities commission, PUC, rate recovery

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• <00:18:43.760> can some magic distance with the wind can some magic distance with the wind
• So I hope that's what we finally wind up with. Uh thank you.
• that's what we finally wind up with. that's what we finally wind up with.
• We catch wind of it. We call the uncertified recovery house and say, "Hey man, listen.
• We call the We catch wind of it.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• one. reliability costs to generation resources that cannot guarantee their own availability. such as wind
• Wind, it's been years now.
• been four years and y'all have still not done it your study from I think it was November, showed that wind

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• second most populated state, and an economic powerhouse for the United States. leading the way in wind
• By extreme weather such as heat and wind and the changing usage trends such as sky rocketing demands.
• Texas has the largest gas pipeline network, the largest wind energy producer, and the second largest

Keywords: Texas, Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE, population growth, climate change, investment, public safety, engineering standards

Summary: The meeting focused on the release of the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving infrastructure across various sectors in the state. Julie Jones, Vice President of ASCE Texas, opened the session by introducing key speakers, including Dr. Art Wood and committee co-chairs Griselda Gonzalez and Austin Mazzarelli. Throughout the discussion, the report's grades were revealed, showing the state's infrastructure received an overall grade of 'C'—adequate but requiring significant attention and investment. Emphasis was placed on the rising challenges posed by climate change and increased population growth, underscoring the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to support Texas' economic growth and public safety.

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• Chief Executive Wind, would you like to begin? Yep.
• My name is Virgil Wind.
• name is Virgil wind I am the<00:20:58.720> chief<00:20:59.039> executive<00:20:59.559>
• Wind. Next up, Ms. Eubanks. Mr. Chair, oh, I'm sorry, questions, comments, members?
• next up um Sten gret thank you Mr wind next up um Sten Miss<00:25:16.640> Sten<00:25:17.039><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• radiation, and cutting-edge treatments that extended his life, but left him with permanent brain damage
• 20.639> brain life, but left him with permanent brain life, but left him with permanent brain damage
• . damage. damage.
• border and throwing complete caution, rule of law, and the security of the American people to the wind
• And we have suffered greatly as a wind.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• if a future person testifying is going to talk to it both the games of chance that are much less damaging
• and um provide less money uh damaging and um provide less money uh and<03:24:18.560> the<03:24
• I'm about to hit the summary, so I apologize for the very long-winded thing.
• 04:19:15.760> for<04:19:16.000> the<04:19:16.159> very<04:19:16.319> long-winded
• <04:19:17.239> thing apologize for the very long-winded thing apologize for the very long-winded

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on HB 650, a housekeeping-style bill from the Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds. Testimony explained that the bill would remove references to two already-repealed dedicated funds, split the state parks dedicated fund so Cannon Mountain winter activities would be tracked separately from the rest of the parks system, and place a $1 million cap on the robotics education fund so excess money would revert to the general fund. Supporters said the changes were mainly administrative but would improve accounting and avoid timing issues; committee members asked about a typographical error in the bill text and whether the measure was more than housekeeping. The committee later voted 16-0 to recommend HB 650 ought to pass, and then placed it on the consent calendar. The committee also opened a public hearing on HB 585, which would revise the property tax exemption for religious organizations. Representative John Janigian, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to help small churches and other religious groups that own parsonages or worship buildings but no longer have a resident pastor, allowing them to rent space or use property for church purposes without losing the exemption so long as the money is used for church operations, maintenance, or outreach. He described his Salem church’s parsonage being taxed after it was no longer occupied by a pastor, and said the bill would prevent similar burdens on small congregations. Former Representative Betty Gay testified in support, describing prior assessor actions in Salem that taxed church land and buildings very aggressively, while a Municipal Association representative testified in opposition. Committee members raised questions about how terms such as “regularly recognized and constituted denomination” would be defined, whether the bill could be applied consistently to larger denominations with multiple parishes, and whether legislative research should review past treatment of similar cases.

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• 08:54.160> and distributed energy resources solar and distributed energy resources solar and wind
• 00:08:57.920> we<00:08:58.160> we<00:08:58.480> know<00:08:58.800> the wind
• and that um you know we we know the wind and that um you know we we know the cost<00:08:59.720> of
• Chairman, to quote the Bob, you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.
• Chairman, to quote the Bob, you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Last year, we passed legislation that provides stringent penalties for individuals who intentionally damage
• Last year, we passed legislation that provides stringent penalties for individuals who intentionally damage
• critical infrastructure. legislation that provides stringent penalties for individuals who intentionally damage
• Now, look, I get that a kid can, a social media company can wind up with kids on a platform that aren't

Summary: The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. The chamber then took up a motion to reconsider the prior day’s failed vote on CS for SB 1080 (local government land regulation), which was adopted without objection, and moved into the special order calendar. A series of bills were debated and mostly passed, often after substituting House companions. Measures approved included funding for expedited DNA testing grants, additional aggravating factors in capital cases, fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients, commuter rail indemnification, migrant vessel disposition, specialty license plates, an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign, relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University, charter school changes, sexual offender registration updates, utility worker assault/battery penalties, juvenile justice revisions, student mental health outcome reporting, foster home licensure transfers, water access facilities, Florida Virtual School changes, school readiness resources for children with disabilities, sexual images/child exploitation penalties, tampering with electronic monitoring devices, certified recovery residences, the FSU Election Law Center, the Office of Faith and Community, and bonuses for county tax collector/property appraiser employees. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, benefits for certain officers injured in the line of duty, school social workers, and brownfields. Debate centered on public safety, health care access, education, recovery housing, and government administration. Some of the most substantive discussion came on the Office of Faith and Community bill, where an amendment to bar political activity by office staff was offered and defeated after extended debate over election-related communications and the proper scope of existing ethics laws. The certified recovery residences bill also drew extensive support and testimony about addiction recovery and housing stability. Most bills passed on strong bipartisan votes, with a few receiving notable opposition, including the charter schools bill, the aggravating factors bill, and the Office of Faith and Community bill.

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• Last year, we passed legislation that provides stringent penalties for individuals who intentionally damage
• Last year, we passed legislation that provides stringent penalties for individuals who intentionally damage
• critical infrastructure. legislation that provides stringent penalties for individuals who intentionally damage
• Now, look, I get that a kid can—social media companies can wind up with kids on a platform that aren't

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer by Rabbi Moshe Umatz, the Pledge of Allegiance led by pages, and several introductions and recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar after a motion to reconsider SB 1080, which was temporarily postponed. Several bills were also set aside during the day, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, and school social workers. The Senate passed a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills. These included funding for expedited DNA testing grants for local law enforcement (SB 1072/HB 847), additional aggravating factors in capital cases involving religious, school, or government gatherings (SB 984/HB 693), fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients (SB 924/HB 677), commuter rail indemnification for Miami-Dade and Broward counties (SB 916/HB 867), restrictions on disposing of migrant vessels in Florida waters (SB 830), specialty license plates including Miami Northwestern and several colleges and institutions (SB 824), an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign (SB 398), relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University (SB 364), charter school changes allowing parent conversion and municipal job-engine charter schools (SB 140), sex offender registration reporting changes (SB 1654/HB 1351), penalties for assaulting utility workers (SB 1386), juvenile justice revisions and truancy process updates (SB 1344), reporting of student mental health outcomes (SB 1310/HB 969), foster home license transfer simplification (SB 1174/HB 989), water access facility funding and boating industry incentives (SB 1162/HB 735), Florida Virtual School operational changes (SB 1122), school readiness program support for children with disabilities (SB 1102), sexual image offenses involving minors (SB 1180/HB 757), age-related defenses in child sex offense cases (SB 1136/HB 777), tampering with electronic monitoring devices (SB 1054/HB 437), certified recovery residences and local zoning accommodations (SB 954), and the FSU Election Law Center (SB 892). Most of these bills passed with strong bipartisan support, though SB 984 and SB 140 drew some opposition. One of the most extensive debates centered on SB 820, codifying the Office of Faith and Community. Senator Polsky offered an amendment to bar political activity by office staff, citing emails and campaign-related communications tied to Amendment 4; the amendment failed on a 13-23 vote. Senators then debated the bill’s relationship to state election law, free speech, and the role of faith-based outreach. Supporters emphasized the office’s service network and reported benefits to children and families, while some senators raised concerns about interfaith representation and political use of government resources. The bill was then read a third time and the Senate proceeded toward a final vote as the transcript ended.

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• We will wind up not just with outbreaks of measles, but we will wind up with outbreaks of very devastating
• We will wind up not just with outbreaks of measles, but we will wind up with outbreaks of very devastating
• We will wind up not just with outbreaks of measles, but we will wind up with outbreaks of very devastating

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills. SB 1082 would let providers or insurers in state-regulated commercial plans opt into the federal independent dispute resolution process for emergency out-of-network claims, with a late-filed amendment clarifying access to the state program in certain circumstances. The bill sponsor and emergency physicians said the measure would reduce litigation and improve payment resolution; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1168 would centralize background screening work for the care provider clearinghouse at the Agency for Health Care Administration and update related screening rules, including sealed and expunged records for qualified entities. The sponsor said the change would speed turnaround and reduce duplication; an amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1156 would move ambulatory surgical center regulation out of Chapter 395 into a standalone section of law, and it was reported favorably without amendment. SB 1480, as amended by a strike-all, would grandfather certain temporary certificate holders practicing in areas of critical need if federal designations change, allowing them to continue seeing current patients and potentially new patients in their existing area subject to board oversight. The committee heard support from health system representatives and reported the bill favorably. The final and most debated measure, SB 1756 on medical freedom, would require vaccine education materials and alternative schedules, expand school immunization exemptions to conscience-based objections, clarify limits on emergency vaccination orders, and allow pharmacists to dispense ivermectin behind the counter with written information. The sponsor and supporters framed it as parental choice and access, while physicians, public health advocates, cancer advocates, and parents of immunocompromised children warned it would lower vaccination rates and increase disease risk. The committee adopted a liability-related amendment, rejected a substitute amendment that would have required consultation for exemptions, and continued hearing public testimony opposing the bill; the transcript ends before final action on SB 1756.

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• of different types of customers and, frankly, other generating resources like, you know, solar and wind
• that have profiles that... ...solar and wind that have profiles that, you know, are free on a variable
• basis when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining.
• And quit dinking around in the wholesale market of wind and solar.
• And quit dinkin around in the wholesale market of wind and solar.

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• ones that come from solar, particularly now as the federal government pulls back support for offshore wind
• To your point, we need to compensate for a dearth of offshore wind.
• To your point, we need to compensate for a dearth of offshore wind.
• The elimination of the longstanding federal investment tax credit for solar and wind projects is really
• We were under the impression that offshore wind would create a deluge of renewable energy certificates

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on ways Massachusetts can accelerate solar deployment, lower costs, and preserve reliability as electricity demand rises and federal support for solar and other renewables changes. Chair Creem opened by emphasizing solar’s role in meeting climate mandates and peak demand, citing June heat-wave data showing behind-the-meter solar reduced wholesale prices and saved ratepayers money. Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney of DOER said Massachusetts has grown from 3 MW of solar in 2008 to 3.5 GW today, highlighted SMART 3.0 as a flexible, evergreen incentive program, and said DOER is working on updated rates, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, net crediting, and a petition to the DPU to speed implementation. She also said Massachusetts joined the lawsuit over canceled federal Solar for All funding. Committee members and witnesses discussed several policy changes to speed projects before federal tax credits expire, including automated permitting, remote inspections, faster interconnection, and changes to caps on municipal and regional solar development. Senator Barrett pressed Mahoney on whether the 10 MW municipal cap and regional caps should be lifted, and on whether the state should increase its solar tax credit to offset the loss of the federal residential credit. Mahoney said the municipal cap should be revisited and that interconnection cost allocation and other market issues need to be worked out before lifting broader caps. She also said DOER is open to automated permitting and is already developing a permitting portal under the 2024 climate law. Industry and advocacy witnesses largely supported streamlining measures. Sunrun’s Bronte Payne urged removal of a proposed requirement that all net-metered facilities enroll in SMART, and recommended automated permitting, remote inspections, flexible interconnection, better hosting-capacity information, consumer protections, and continued support for Connected Solutions and virtual power plants. Permit Power’s Hannah Bernbaum and Solar App’s Matthew McAllister argued that smart permitting and remote inspections can significantly reduce soft costs and delays, with McAllister saying Solar App now operates in over 320 jurisdictions and saves about three weeks on average. They said remote inspections are already common and can be done safely with photos, video, and qualified third parties. Community solar and clean energy advocates, including CCSA’s Kate Daniel and Vote Solar’s Lindsay Griffin, supported a 10 GW solar target by 2035, a higher refundable state tax credit for low-income households, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, and preserving the option to build outside SMART so projects can retain renewable energy certificates. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members requested follow-up materials and draft language from witnesses.

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• So, they might wind up having to divert funds from other things. I understand what you're saying.
• And either one of you, so districts like mine and all of my friends west to me say we have a wind project
• that's come online, and all of a sudden we go from a 5,000-acre to 5 $0 million wind project, and that
• We talked about wind, you know, a real popular topic these days.
• What is your thought about how they pay for staffing if they wind up with, say, even a 30% cut in ad

Keywords: 914, all

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• in in the state of Florida and the property space is interesting because you have you see the the winds
• the things that one of the products that can ex developed has a parametric trigger to it based on wind
• developed has a parametric trigger to it based on wind speed so that the contract will pay out if that
• that's in the contract is hit and that's a certain fixed amount that pays out automatically if that wind
• There's, you know, European wind, there's a bunch of different segments of the world that that are related