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• issue of having a supply of electricity and demand passing it.
• issue of having a supply of electricity and demand passing it.
• issue of having a supply of electricity and demand passing it.
• issue of having a supply of electricity and demand passing it.
• issue of having a supply of electricity and demand passing it.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:04 HB 387 Discussion 01:06 HB 387 Roll Call Vote 28:30 HCR 22 Discussion 29:26 HCR 22 Roll Call Vote 31:09 HB 519 Discussion 35:36 HB 519 Roll Call Vote 38:37, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 387, which would amend MSD governance and spending rules in Louisville. The sponsor said the bill was intended to add oversight and accountability in response to large MSD rate increases, though the original rate-approval provision had been removed because of concerns about contracts and bond ratings in Oldham and Bullitt counties. MSD Executive Director Tony Parrott testified that MSD is a public utility serving more than 800,000 people through wastewater, stormwater, and flood protection services, and argued that most rate pressure comes from federal and state mandates tied to a consent decree and other orders. He said MSD already provides annual notice and bond approvals through Metro Council, offers customer assistance programs, and needs flexibility for advertising, public notices, recruitment, and compliance. Members discussed stormwater funding, aging infrastructure, flood control, and the bill’s limits on advertising and other expenditures. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill passed on a roll call vote. The committee then considered House Concurrent Resolution 22, as substituted, which expressed support for exploring nuclear energy and included language noting Kentucky’s ability to use nuclear waste, uranium tailings, and spent fuel in ways described by the sponsor as cleaner. Supporters said Kentucky faces an energy shortage and that nuclear, including small modular reactors, should be part of the state’s future energy mix. Some members said they would support the resolution but wanted a feasibility study or noted that it does not carry the force of law. The resolution passed. Finally, the committee began House Bill 519, sponsored by Representative Fugate, which would prevent utility companies from passing demolition costs for retired coal-fired or fossil-fuel plants on to ratepayers. The sponsor cited sharply rising electricity bills in eastern Kentucky, the decline in coal employment, and the burden of demolition costs from the Big Sandy plant being placed on customers. He argued that utilities should absorb those costs rather than shifting them to ratepayers. The bill was introduced with a motion and second, and the committee was preparing to hear further questions and testimony when the transcript ended.

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• The big problem though is what happens in peak demand.
• demand demand on<02:35:20.319> a<02:35:20.560> larger<02:35:20.960> scale.
• What happens when we have a peak demand.
• But if we have ways to shave that peak demand through demand response programs, it can—we already have
• But if we have ways to shave that peak demand through demand response programs, it can—we already have

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• while also being sufficiently responsive while also being sufficiently responsive to<00:20:16.120
• It is our responsibility, our constitutional responsibility, our fiduciary responsibility, our responsibility
• , our is our responsibility, our constitutional<01:26:13.520> responsibility,<01:26:14.760>
• our constitutional responsibility, our constitutional responsibility, our fiduciary<01:26:15.720
• > responsibility, fiduciary responsibility, fiduciary responsibility, our<01:26:17.720> responsibility

Bills: HF3900, HF1849

Keywords: permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund

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• It reflects fiscal responsibility, compassion, accountability.
• That's what the voters demanded.
• time and time again, and continue to demand an effort on public safety.
• money from their jobs to be responsible.
• We must be responsible with spending their money.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• extraction<01:10:19.520> was As demand for mineral extraction was As demand for mineral extraction
• And the only way that's going to happen is if we demand it.
• And the only way that's going to happen is if we demand it.
• And the only way that's going to happen is if we demand it.
• <03:01:40.280> and their their needs and their demands and their their needs and their demands

Keywords: 916, all

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• I won’t go on, but he has several other titles and responsibilities he bears.
• Our existing buildings are responsible for nearly a third of the state's carbon emissions.
• I came up here just to say I would answer any questions, but I do want to make two quick responses.
• When we asked why not here, Fidelity's answer was not enough demand.
• When we asked why not here, Fidelity's answer was not enough demand.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from the co-chairs explaining committee procedures, testimony limits, submission instructions, and the new deadlines for acting on House and Senate bills. The committee then heard testimony on several bills related to agriculture, land use, environment, housing, transportation, and taxation, with legislators often taken out of turn. No votes were taken during the hearing. The first major topic was H. 3206, a bill to allow fossil fuel-free 529 college savings plans to qualify for the state tax deduction if MEFA does not offer a comparable option. Representative Steve Owens said the bill would not force MEFA or Fidelity to change existing plans, but would create a definition for fossil fuel-free funds and extend the deduction to qualifying out-of-state plans. The committee also heard strong local testimony on a Belmont home-rule petition, H. 3970, to change tax treatment for the Belmont Country Club under Chapter 61B. Belmont residents and officials argued the private golf course receives an unfair tax break that shifts costs to other taxpayers, while Senator Brownsberger and Representative Rogers supported the measure as a way to help the town recover revenue. Committee members asked about town meeting support, the club’s lack of payment in lieu of taxes, and the size of the tax savings. The committee next heard testimony on a vehicle miles traveled tax proposal, S. 1925, from Senator Barrett and economists Gilbert Metcalf and Christopher Knittel. They argued that declining gas-tax revenue and rising fuel efficiency, especially with electric vehicles, require a more stable transportation funding source; they also said a VMT tax could be designed to be revenue-neutral and mildly progressive, though members raised concerns about administration, fairness, EV disincentives, and the possibility of annual tax shocks. The largest block of testimony focused on the Ahead Act, H. 3194/S. 1973, which would double the deed excise fee and dedicate the new revenue to affordable housing and climate adaptation. Supporters from MACDC, MAPC, FICC, Boston Climate Action Network, CLF, 350 Mass, CHAPA, and a tenant advocate said the bill could generate about $300 million annually for housing production, vouchers, weatherization, resilience, and environmental justice communities, and that it links two urgent crises with a stable funding stream. The committee also heard testimony on the Conservation Land Tax Credit bills, H. 3147/S. 2083, which would raise the annual cap on the credit from $2 million to $5 million for three years and then sunset back down. Conservation groups and a landowner said the program has conserved thousands of acres and that the higher cap would reduce delays and help meet state conservation goals. Finally, the committee took testimony on the Fairness for Farm Workers bills, S. 2011/H. 3107 and S. 2012, which would extend overtime, minimum wage, breaks, and paid time off protections to farm workers and include a refundable tax credit to help farmers offset overtime costs. Senator Gomez and advocates described the bills as overdue civil rights and public health measures, citing low wages, long hours, dangerous conditions, and the racial history behind farm labor exclusions. The hearing also included testimony on H. 3240, a bill to give municipalities a local option vacancy tax on chronically vacant shopping malls, with the sponsor arguing it would help towns address blight, encourage redevelopment, and potentially create housing and tax revenue.

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• The response was, "No, you didn't miss something.
• The response was that this would not address RV camper parks whatsoever.
• The response was that no such language is required.
• HB 459 is a direct response to this thinking.
• <03:21:43.199> local we need to keep up with demand local we need to keep up with demand local

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• . on top of juicing demand with on top of juicing demand with ridiculously<00:22:13.200> low<00
• So, we make demand sky-high.
• It isn't just juicing demand.
• state of Minnesota is a supply demand state of Minnesota is a supply demand mismatch<00:41:13.680
• c> elected<02:15:41.760> the And in response, motans elected the And in response, motans elected

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House adopted the conference committee report on House File 1141, the housing bill, and repassed the bill as amended by conference. Representative Howard said the compromise bill would help build thousands of homes, keep Minnesotans housed, and improve transparency and collaboration with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, while remaining budget-neutral by using MHFA interest earnings and fund transfers. He highlighted investments in housing infrastructure bonds, greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured housing, FHPAP, supportive housing, and added transparency for MHFA board meetings, while noting that some Senate provisions such as a manufactured housing bill of rights and a ban on private equity home purchases were not included. Several members spoke in support, emphasizing housing as a basic need and linking the bill to homelessness, workforce shortages, and health outcomes. Supporters praised the bill’s funding for supportive housing, first-generation homebuyer assistance, tenant hotline services, and manufactured housing, and said the bipartisan conference process improved the measure. Representative Kosowski and others argued the bill would help people stay housed, reduce pressure on schools, hospitals, and emergency rooms, and support communities across all 87 counties and tribal nations. Republican members raised concerns about spending and government growth, arguing the state should prioritize taxpayer relief, school safety, fraud prevention, and asset preservation instead of housing investments. Representative McDonald questioned the growth in MHFA staffing over the past decade, and Representative Howard responded that the agency had taken on many new responsibilities since the state’s larger housing investments and needed staff to administer programs effectively. After the motion to adopt the conference report prevailed, the bill moved to third reading, where further discussion continued in a generally supportive but divided debate.

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• It's like they didn't hear my affirmative response.
• It's like they didn't hear my affirmative response.
• It's like they didn't hear my affirmative response.
• It's like they didn't hear my affirmative response.
• It's like they didn't hear my affirmative response.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This means that employment demand is unlikely to be robust in the years ahead.
• to be that employment demand is unlikely to be robust<00:09:39.880> in<00:09:40.000> the
• for the upward ed costs are responsible for the upward revision<00:22:49.840> in<00:22:49.960
• It has effects certainly on consumers from the demand side.
• Think about We think about demand side.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• >> Yeah, there's a supply and demand >> Yeah, there's a supply and demand imbalance<
• We know that there is demand for housing.
• We know that there is demand for housing.
• We know that there is demand for housing.
• We know that there is demand for housing.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Major Tax Provisions in H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) 00:02:45 Kentucky’s Workforce 00:33:35, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and heard a brief member introduction before taking up an overview of major tax provisions in HR1, referred to by the presenters as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Representatives from the Kentucky Society of CPAs explained new federal deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest; a new tax-favored “Trump account” for children; expanded bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing for businesses; changes to R&D expensing; and a new limit on wagering loss deductions. Members asked several clarifying questions about the duration of the provisions, W-2 and 1099 reporting changes, and how overtime deductions would work. The presenters emphasized that tips and overtime remain subject to payroll taxes and that many of the business provisions are permanent, while the individual deductions are temporary through 2028 or otherwise phased in over time. The discussion then shifted to individual and nonprofit provisions, including the increase in the state and local tax itemized deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 with income-based phaseouts, the temporary senior deduction, and a new deduction for car loan interest with income limits and vehicle qualifications. On charitable giving, the presenters described a permanent nonitemizer deduction, new floors for individual and corporate charitable deductions, and a new scholarship-granting organization credit that would allow donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal credit up to $1,700, beginning in 2027. Members focused heavily on the SGO provision, asking about state implementation, oversight, whether churches would qualify, and whether the credit could support both public and private education. The presenters said the state would need to establish the mechanism and that additional federal guidance is still pending. After the tax presentation, the committee heard from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on workforce issues, with a focus on child care and housing as barriers to labor force participation. Chamber representatives said they were not proposing large new government programs, but rather targeted policy recommendations for the 2026 session. They described Kentucky’s long-term decline in workforce participation since 2000, attributing much of it to demographic change, an aging population, and fewer younger workers entering the labor force. The presentation continued into a broader discussion of workforce trends and the need for practical policy responses, but no votes or formal actions were taken on these informational items.

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• and not a local responsibility.
• So clearly delineating what are the responsibilities of the federal government, what are our responsibilities
• Our role is to be fiscally responsible for tax dollars.
• In a climate crisis, local law enforcement is responsible for management.
• Madam Chair, Representative Martinez, the rapid response has always been.

Bills: SB100

Keywords: burglary, aggravated burglary, dwelling, criminal law, property rights, 996, all

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• for teachers went up, and the growth in the academic demands, coaches were left behind.
• However, over the last 50 years, the responsibilities and demands of coaching have increased at the high
• But we don't have that many teachers that want to coach and share that responsibility and also their
• So those are some of the unwritten responsibilities that coaches have to endure when they actually take
• And all those responsibilities I added, excuse me, that I listed, that is on top of working a full day

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Florida High School Athletic Association Executive Director Craig Damon, joined by student athletes Sydney Daniel and Taylor White, on current issues in high school sports. Damon said the association received more than 309 allegations this year, including 113 recruiting complaints, but only two coaches were suspended for recruiting violations, and those were self-reported. He focused on rising sportsmanship problems, violent incidents, and ejections, saying the association is working with coaches and athletic administrators on prevention and positive-behavior campaigns. He also discussed mental health pressures on student athletes, the effects of frequent transfers and school choice on team stability and community pride, and the need for more qualified coaches on campus who understand interscholastic rules and student support responsibilities. Senators asked about the transfer system, violent conduct, and whether the association would propose changes; Damon said he would support guardrails that protect school choice while limiting midseason athletic transfers. The committee then took up a panel on high school coaches’ compensation led by Florida Coaches Coalition Executive Director Dr. Andrew Ramgett, with Coach Mike Hickman, Coach Charlie Ward, and superintendents from Okaloosa and Walton counties. Ramgett argued that coaching supplements are outdated, often amounting to very low hourly pay despite year-round duties, and said Florida’s system has not kept pace with increased responsibilities, inflation, or neighboring states. He also criticized restrictions on booster-club support, minimal coaching certification requirements, and turnover among coaches, and urged changes that would allow coaches to negotiate fairer compensation and receive external funding. Hickman and Ward emphasized the long hours, family strain, and mentoring role of coaches, while the superintendents said districts face finite budgets and must balance coach pay against teacher, bus driver, and other staffing needs; they also warned that booster-funded pay could create inequities between wealthy and less affluent communities. Senators discussed whether booster-club funding should be allowed, whether compensation should vary by performance, and whether any new funding should be categorical. Public comment followed from Florida Athletic Coaches Association Executive Director Shelton Cruz and former coach Tyrone McGriff, both of whom stressed the broader educational and safety impact of coaches and asked lawmakers to support the next generation of coaches. After the presentations, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments on tabs 3 through 6 and, by a single roll-call vote, recommended all appointees favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• HB 5380 gives counties the tools to grow responsibly, invest in our future, and ensure every resident
• Ask for the reversal of that zoning designation and who's responsible for paying for the specific certified
• Vested property rights are essential for responsible land development, and Texas has long been a leader
• seen a major rise in renewable energy, becoming more water-efficient and meeting the expansion in demand
• fluctuations, especially when we know all this new energy demand is coming to the grid.

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• So for those of you who don't know much about antimony, the U.S. demand for antimony is about 25,000
• We feel like there's really two pieces to a successful audit response.
• Responses that directly correlate to the audit and improve our performance.
• The intensifying demand on our... Every year, and we continue to grow.
• The intensifying demand on water infrastructure is paired with our aging infrastructure.

Keywords: 985, all

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• safety, the problem of public safety, the problem of mental health, uh, but has instead been trying to demand
• <00:02:21.280> something instead been trying to demand something instead been trying to demand
• The response from Leader Johnson says, "Democrats abruptly ended the meeting and indicated they would
• The response from Leader Johnson says, "Democrats abruptly ended the meeting and indicated they would
• The response from Leader Johnson says, "Democrats abruptly ended the meeting and indicated they would

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Now, for someone like me, this is an incredible responsibility that I feel, and I'm honored.
• But your response has nothing to do with it.
• Thank you for that response.
• And it is the responsibility of every person in this room to protect...
• We demand fair maps. Thank you for your testimony.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• Artificial intelligence is nonsentient, and responsibility must stay with people.
• AI may assist, but people remain responsible.
• AI may assist, but people remain responsible.
• responsible then?
• And so who would be held responsible?

Summary: The committee met without a quorum at first, but proceeded with public hearings on two Senate bills. Senate Bill 944, sponsored by Sen. Carla May, would update the statutory salary range for the City of St. Louis sheriff’s attorney, which she said has been unchanged since 1990 and no longer reflects inflation, modern legal demands, or comparable compensation in other jurisdictions. Rep. Fuchs offered supportive remarks, and there was no opposition or informational testimony. No vote was taken on SB 944 during the hearing. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1012, sponsored by Sen. Nicola, a broad artificial intelligence bill intended to clarify that AI is not a legal person, that humans remain responsible for AI-assisted decisions, and that licensed professionals must retain independent judgment. The bill also addressed companion chatbots, election-related AI disclosures, and other consumer protections. Supporters of the bill’s general accountability approach were not present in testimony, but opponents from Americans for Prosperity and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry argued the bill was overly broad, could chill innovation, and contained numerous drafting and cross-reference errors, including unused definitions and inconsistent metadata requirements. Members questioned how liability would apply to end users and noted the need for clearer drafting. After public testimony, the committee moved into executive session on SB 1012. A motion was made for do pass, but the roll call resulted in zero ayes and 11 noes, and the bill was voted failed. The meeting then adjourned.

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• This is a fiscally responsible, good-government reform.
• Speaker, I demand the yeas and nays.
• SPEAKER, I DEMAND THE YEAS AND NAYS.
• TO REVIEW THE ETHIC, PRACTICE, FUNDING AND FEDERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSIONS.
• ANY OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES HAVE BECOME DUPLICATIVE SINCE THEIR INCEPTIONS.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Our state emergency response team rose to this challenge as called upon.
• Of our recent response successes from the more recent hurricane season.
• He's passionate about emergency response.
• So, yes, we are primarily responsible for state roads.
• Our initial response is just simply to get access restored.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to continue its review of hurricane impacts and state response. The committee first heard from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which described its four core functions—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—and highlighted its 24/7 State Watch Office, regional training efforts, and disaster assistance work. Deputy Executive Director Keith Pruitt detailed the state’s 2024 storm response, including Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, citing large-scale mission support, flood-control deployments, meal and water distribution, power restoration, debris removal, and billions in disaster funding and mitigation dollars. He also discussed debris management challenges and recommended that local governments update and exercise debris plans and maintain contingency contracts.