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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- net energy consumption compared to the 2006 energy use index for Minnesota.
- net energy consumption compared to the 2006 energy use index for Minnesota.
- in Minnesota's energy active participant in Minnesota's energy code<00:04:46.160><c> development</c>
- as they pay for that energy.
- We're a nonpartisan energy policy nonprofit that has engaged in energy codes since our founding.
Keywords:
energy efficiency, construction standards, building codes, environment, sustainability, 1183, house
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And energy is badly needed. Right now, as there's greater and greater demand for energy.
- I'm the president of Positive Energy and also a board member of the Renewable Energy Industry Association
- Solar is part of the energy transition. It complements utility-scale community solar projects.
- SB 55 expands access to customer-owned solar access across New Mexico, supporting local energy growth
- state and be prepared for that energy transition, solar energy— we're technically minded electricians
Keywords:
SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 101, which would repeal the July 1, 2030 sunset on the Health Care Delivery and Access Act and make the hospital provider-tax program permanent. The sponsor, the Health Care Authority secretary, and the New Mexico Hospital Association said the program has generated substantial federal Medicaid matching funds and has supported hospital workforce, quality, and infrastructure investments, especially in rural areas. Members asked why the sunset existed originally and whether federal changes under H.R. 1 would phase the program down; the secretary explained the sunset was meant as a review point, but that federal law now prevents creating a new similar program if this one expires. The committee heard support from hospital and business representatives, no opposition, and voted due pass 7-0.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 58, as amended, which extends the property tax abatement period for metropolitan redevelopment areas from a fixed seven years to up to 14 years. The sponsor and Albuquerque redevelopment officials said the change would give local governments more flexibility to structure projects based on financial need, while still preserving current tax payments and encouraging redevelopment of blighted or underused areas. Several supporters, including realtors and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, argued the longer window would improve certainty for developers and help spur housing and other reinvestment. Some members raised concerns about lost revenue for schools and whether the tool could be overused, but were told the program applies only in designated redevelopment areas and is intended to leverage future higher assessments. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended 7-0.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 55, which increases New Mexico’s state solar tax credit from 10% to 30% after the federal credit was reduced, and raises the individual cap from $6,000 to $15,000 while keeping the overall annual program cap at $30 million. The sponsor and numerous solar industry, business, and clean-energy advocates said the change is needed to prevent layoffs, stabilize the rooftop solar market, support local jobs, and preserve grid and affordability benefits for customers. Members asked about permitting, certification, consumer protection, and whether battery storage was included; the sponsor said the bill covers rooftop solar only, the credit is refundable, and EMNRD certifies systems before credits are issued. The committee heard broad support, no opposition, and voted due pass 7-0 before adjourning.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Therefore, SB 1754 prohibits tax abatements for renewable energy facilities that sell energy...
- SB 1754 prohibits tax abatements for renewable energy facilities that sell energy or ancillary services
- We specifically excluded renewable energy. Okay, I voted for the bill, but...”
- “We specifically excluded renewable energy. Okay, I voted for the bill. But although Mr.
- When energy demand dictates where the facilities locate, it is difficult for dispatchable energy generators
Keywords:
hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy
Summary:
The committee heard a series of bills, mostly related to economic development, tax incentives, and workforce programs. Senate Bill 1534 would direct a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission on health physics education and workforce needs; resource witnesses from the Workforce Commission and Coordinating Board testified, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1553 would authorize Kerr County to impose a hotel occupancy tax for tourism-related uses, and Senate Bills 1086 and 1087 would authorize similar county hotel taxes for Children’s County and Mason County; all three bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1754, which would prohibit county and local tax abatements for renewable energy facilities selling power wholesale, with testimony sharply divided between landowners and policy groups opposing renewable subsidies and industry representatives and some senators arguing the bill would harm clean energy investment and local decision-making; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2322, which would exempt dispatchable electric generation facilities from the JEDI program’s compelling-factor test so they could qualify for school district tax incentives; testimony was mixed, and the bill was left pending.
Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 1718, which would add the NRA annual meeting to the state’s major events reimbursement program. The bill’s sponsor and NRA representatives argued the event brings substantial tourism and economic activity, while opponents said it would use taxpayer funds to subsidize an organization that opposes gun safety measures; the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2004 would add the Arlington Grand Prix to the major events reimbursement program, with the committee substitute exempting it from the usual competitive site-selection requirement because of timing; testimony from the event organizers and Arlington tourism officials was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2448 would create a rural workforce development grant program at the Texas Workforce Commission to support college-and-career readiness and technical assistance in rural communities; witnesses from Texas 2036, Collegiate Edgination, and a rural school district supported it, and it was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 913 would repeal a special requirement that Alpine dedicate at least 50% of its hotel occupancy tax to advertising and promotion, and Senate Bill 1143 would require more coordination and reporting for youth workforce programs serving disconnected young Texans; both bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. At the end of the hearing, Senator Johnson moved that the committee stand in recess, subject to the call of the chair.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 10th, 2026 at 04:43 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- So it would be great to throw an extra four there for equity purposes.
- So it would be great to throw an extra four there for equity purposes.
- So it would be great to throw an extra four there for equity purposes.
- So it would be great to throw an extra four there for equity purposes.
- So it would be great to throw an extra four there for equity purposes.
Keywords:
prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- ..over time, so if we're talking about a fee that ensures, like, let's say, water conservation or energy
- conservation or energy usage, that's actually in the best interest of both the state and the business
- So I know, like, yeah, and like water, big part of energy infrastructure, so I guess the last thing is
Keywords:
income tax, conformity, Arizona Revised Statutes, taxpayer, federal regulations, firefighters, occupational disease, workers compensation, cancer presumption, police officers, hazardous duty, SB1270, Arizona retirement system, public safety personnel, defined contribution plan, correctional officers, corrections officers, retirement contributions, supplemental contributions, retention incentive
MS
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up on the agenda is House Bill 1305, municipal owned energy distribution systems expanding oversight
MS
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- On the that's on the energy sector.
- </c> energy provider. We could be the first. energy provider. We could be the first.
- </c> energy on the planet earth. energy on the planet earth. >> Follow<00:26:44.799><c> up.
- </c> global allies with their energy demands. global allies with their energy demands.
- Um and really energy leadership.
Bills:
HB0120
Keywords:
energy production, natural gas, industrial sovereignty, manufacturing, tax exemptions, 916, all
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- was one question I had, because I know the natural gas was a question on funding, which we had an energy
- which</c><00:28:28.320><c> we</c><00:28:28.480><c> had</c><00:28:28.880><c> an</c><00:28:29.200><c> energy
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Energy - Room 216, September 9, 2025; 1:00 PM
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Energy - Room 216, 11 March, 2025; 12:30 PM
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Energy - Room 216, 3 March, 2025; 4:30 PM
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Energy - Room 216, 3 February, 2025; 3:30 PM
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Energy - Room 409, 29 January, 2025; 1:30 P.M.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Apr 8th, 2026
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- goals just because they are in the crosshairs of planned energy infrastructure.
- It is a prudent, responsible tool, not an obstacle to clean energy.
- It is a prudent, responsible tool, not an obstacle to clean energy.
- And this is being done without any requirement that the energy be used locally.
- We're shut down by DOER and the Energy Facilities Siting Board.
Keywords:
Holyoke, municipal governance, acting mayor, city council, local government, Oxford, town charter, municipal government, town manager, residency requirement, local approval, charter amendment, home rule, local governance, municipal administration, residence of officials, Worcester County, Worthington, solar, solar photovoltaic
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- I was at an energy conference in Boston this.
- oil and gas industry that you know issues that have come up that we're trying to avoid with other energy
- the land back into agricultural uses and to not leave the landowners or the community with another energy-related
- This is my 8th year on energy, starting to really get frustrated by the amount of landowners in Oklahoma
- issue has been going on for a while, and we can address it here because we've done some things in energy
Keywords:
environmental permitting, Oklahoma, Department of Environmental Quality, public participation, regulatory framework, administered applications, energy, wind energy, financial assurance, property restoration, environmental regulation, mining, blasting, residential protection, buffer zone, Department of Mines, public utilities, electric transmission lines, landowner rights, payment regulations
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Industries Association. Association.
- , and energy is badly needed right now as there's greater and greater demand for energy.
- I'm the president of Positive Energy and also a board member of the Renewable Energy Industry Association
- Rooftop solar is part of the energy transition.
- And as we're trying to meet, you know, the governor's mission to meet our next level of energy generation
Keywords:
SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government
TX
Bills:
SB 458, SB 819, SB 1238, SB 1642, SB 1643, SB 1644, SB 1791, SB 1810, SB 1824, SB 1825, SB 758, SB 1455, SB 1706
Keywords:
renewable energy, solar power, wind energy, public interest determination, environmental impact, property rights, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, insurance, discrimination, marital status, widowers, spousal death, equitable treatment, Texas Department of Insurance, commission appointments, insurance regulation, oversight, consumer advocacy, insurance rates, property insurance
TX
Bills:
SB 458, SB 819, SB 1238, SB 1642, SB 1643, SB 1644, SB 1791, SB 1810, SB 1824, SB 1825, SB 758, SB 1455, SB 1706
Keywords:
renewable energy, solar power, wind energy, public interest determination, environmental impact, property rights, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, insurance, discrimination, marital status, widowers, spousal death, equitable treatment, Texas Department of Insurance, commission appointments, insurance regulation, oversight, consumer advocacy, insurance rates, property insurance