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• One, the cost to plug those wells has tripled.
• Industry pays to plug wells.
• When the IIJ bill was passed, part of the, for well-plugging, and there was well-plugging dollars put
• We use that and plug 730 additional wells.
• extension, if you meet those, you can continue to get plugging extensions, and I think we're certainly

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Well, plugging excuse me.
• That's 40% of our well plugging budget for the year.
• We've plugged a lot of the shallow stuff.
• And how many what wells will we be able to plug? We've plugged about... Get some math in my brain.
• Marginal conventional well plugging program, which issues grants for specific well plugging projects

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• One is a sewer extension into the Tota subdivision.
• The key money goes for protecting groundwater through sewer extensions.
• Issues with plugging that well.
• We need to ensure that it's being plugged properly in accordance with state rules.
• Presentation about oil well plugging. That's an issue that we've looked at.

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• They plugged more cement. We had to use 4 plugs to lay the base plug.
• you plug the top.
• We want them plugged, but we don't want to pay extra to plug them.
• to plug?
• plug the state wells.

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• Um, that was one plugged in there. As far as I know, there was no bill to do that.
• Um, that was one plugged in there. As far as I know, there was no bill to do that.
• Um, to me um, extension repurposing.
• <00:09:37.200> As Um, that was one plugged in there.
• As Um, that was one plugged in there.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In addition to the diverse asset types, our assets are extensive and geographically dispersed across
• In addition to the diverse asset types, our assets are extensive and geographically dispersed across
• In addition to the diverse asset types, our assets are extensive and geographically dispersed across
• The state, we plant the plugs, not the bare-root seedlings that we grow up.
• plugs not the<00:26:17.240> plugs<00:26:17.600> but<00:26:17.720> the<00:26:17.799

Keywords: 1183, house

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• However, if you want to call a legislative capital extension, you can just dial the last four digits
• The extension of that helpline is 4615.
• I also just want to put a plug that the council service did create a dedicated email address for use
• But just a little plug reminder for that. And with that, I stand for questions.
• I do want to put in a plug, and I know that this has been a work in progress, but we are seeing delays

Keywords: 996, all

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• Move that we grant the extension. I'll second.
• Okay, we have a motion and a second to grant the extension. Any discussion?
• All those in favor of the extension, please say aye. Aye. Those opposed, same sign. Okay.
• , and the commission can decide whether or not to grant that extension of confidentiality.
• Chairman Pyle, Senator Myrdal, we did have extensive discussion on this. We reviewed it.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Committee met on June 11 and first approved the March 12, 2026 minutes by voice vote. It then granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rules tied to recent legislation, including North Dakota’s participation in the physician assistant licensure compact and a new physician nutrition continuing education requirement. The Board said it was waiting on compact rules and fee information before finalizing its own changes. The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the Office of Management and Budget on broad personnel rule revisions, including salary administration, recruitment, leave, sick leave, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR language and implement recent legislation such as enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions and new hire leave. Members questioned the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but OMB and counsel said those standards come from statute, not the rules. The committee also heard and accepted rule packages from the Lottery, the Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the State Electrical Board, the Industrial Commission, PERS, and Health and Human Services, with each agency describing mostly technical, clarifying, or statutory-conforming changes and noting the public notice and comment process. The most significant action came during the Gaming Commission rules presentation. After questioning whether the commission had authority to raise the poker tournament buy-in limit from $300 to $1,500, members moved to void Section 99-01.3-09-01 on the ground that the agency lacked statutory authority for that change. The motion passed on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed several gaming-related issues, including online raffles, kiosk use, advertising restrictions, and the broader policy question of whether charities should be allowed to own bars, but took no further formal action on those topics.

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• The bill also allows a phase-in period through a compliance plan that ends 15 years after the plugging
• The bill also allows a phase-in period through a compliance plan that ends 15 years after the plugging
• Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1150, relating to the plugging of and reporting on inactive wells
• Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1150, relating to the plugging of and reporting on inactive wells
• While Chapter 665 provides extensive guidelines for the impeachment process of these officers, these

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden Baptist Church, followed by remarks from Senator Zaffirini recognizing his service and retirement as an agricultural teacher. The chamber also received a message from the governor on appointments to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors. Senators then adopted SR 434 honoring Goodwill Industries of San Antonio’s 80th anniversary, with Senators Gutierrez, Menendez, and Zaffirini praising its workforce training and second-chance employment mission; SR 435 recognizing Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho as Doctor of the Day; and a group of additional resolutions adopted by voice vote. Senator Zaffirini also introduced the McMullen County Day delegation, and Senator Gutierrez introduced the Doctor of the Day. The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1951 addressed penalties for late property rendition filings and removed a financial incentive for appraisal districts; SB 1261 related to financing water supply projects in the state water plan; SB 1620 created a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program; SB 530 updated higher-education accreditation rules; SB 2183 standardized fireworks sales periods statewide; SB 2368 strengthened the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and added foreign-affiliation safeguards for electricity market participants; SB 1398 limited children without placement (CWOP) practices and added community-based care transparency; and SB 1960 established digital replication rights for voice and visual likenesses. Each of these bills advanced through suspension of the regular order, passage to engrossment, suspension of the three-day rule, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few measures. The chamber also debated SB 825, which would require an annual study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration. Senators Middleton, Hinojosa, Gutierrez, and Eckhardt debated whether the study should include positive as well as negative impacts; an amendment to require that broader analysis failed, and the bill was left pending after passage to engrossment. Other measures passed included SB 2010, prohibiting political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs; SB 546, requiring reporting and continued implementation of school bus seat belts; SB 586, establishing the Historical Texas Cemetery designation program; SB 1150, requiring inactive oil and gas wells to be plugged or returned to production under a compliance plan; SB 1184, lowering the minimum age of wine eligible for sale by wine collection sellers; SB 2185, clarifying bilingual education allotment funding; SB 1923, making child support follow the child in certain temporary placements; SB 2252, expanding early literacy and numeracy supports and screening tools; SB 1870, barring local decriminalization of drugs; and SB 2405, the major TDCJ sunset bill, which included facility planning, parole and rehabilitation reforms, and an amendment protecting parole board discretion. Most of these bills were adopted after floor amendments and passed with recorded votes, often along party-line or near-party-line divisions.

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• And I think, given who's on this committee, I thought it was also a... ...to plug in.
• You know, there's not an extensive Black presence in Quincy during that time. And Mr.
• He's done extensive research, so I've attended some of his presentations. And I think that Dr.
• He's done extensive research, so I've attended some of his presentations. And I think that Dr.
• Plug into.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The State Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution DEIA Subcommittee met to share updates on 250th-related projects and to discuss how to ensure the commemoration is inclusive, statewide, and reflective of Black, Indigenous, and other underrepresented histories. Members described ongoing research and programming, including work in Quincy, Lexington, Bridgewater/Brockton, Mashpee, and other communities to identify Black revolutionary soldiers, Indigenous connections, and lesser-known local stories. Several members emphasized that the 250th should be framed as both commemoration and celebration, with attention to difficult histories as well as resilience, joy, and cultural contributions. Dr. Noel Trent reported on the Museum of African American History’s exhibition Black Voices of the Revolution, funded by Mass 250, which opened June 30 and will run through 2026 or into 2027. He described the exhibit’s use of AI tools, archaeological finds from Nantucket and Boston, and related programming. Other members highlighted Mass Humanities’ Expand Massachusetts Stories funding round, including support for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and likely additional Indigenous-led projects, as well as a statewide equity playbook being drafted for Mass 250 fundraising and engagement. Sheila Green of Massachusetts 250 then presented an overview of the statewide campaign, including advertising, social media, a website with events and blogs, 96 grants totaling $3 million, partnerships with sports teams and cultural organizations, and major upcoming events such as Evacuation Day, the Henry Knox reenactment, Sail Boston 250, and World Cup-related activity. During discussion, members suggested practical ways to improve inclusion and outreach, including sharing stories through blogs, podcasts, and a centralized project tracker, and highlighting museums and community programs that offer joy, rest, and cultural activities alongside historical interpretation. Dr. Trent raised concern that some Massachusetts 250 merchandise, such as T-shirts, did not adequately reflect the diversity of the state, and Green said the team was considering a redesign. The subcommittee agreed to compile a summary of stories, names, and examples for the full commission, and to continue sharing photos and materials by email for possible presentation at a future commission meeting. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved unanimously.

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• <00:42:47.280> Our<00:42:47.599> support of the blue line extension.
• Our support of the blue line extension.
• . the blue line extension uh L locally the blue line extension uh L locally preferred<00:43:09.200>
• state EV registration fee will not plug state EV registration fee will not plug the<00:46:46.240
• <01:08:59.839> of forward the long overdue extension of forward the long overdue extension

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They're the kind of chargers that people um plug in uh at work or that people um plug in at work or plug
• in uh at work or that people um plug in uh at work or plug<00:03:25.720> in<00:03:26.120>
• They're what's called plug in at home.
• <00:51:22.520> solar benefit from a small plug-in solar benefit from a small plug-in solar
• of situation versus this kind of plug-in of situation versus this kind of plug-in device?

Bills: SF0095, SF0107, SF0112

Keywords: driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, motor vehicle, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers, vehicle fees, public records, license plates, replacement cycle, vehicle registration, motor vehicles, state fees, 916, all

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• work to meet giant that needs extensive work to meet modern<00:08:19.280> high-rise<00:08:19.879
• I have had a chance to tour, have deteriorated substantially to where there are leaks, they can't plug
• to where there are leaks they can't plug to where there are leaks they can't plug in<00:24:24.679
• We can't see it yet, but we all have it in front of us, so maybe staff can work to get it plugged in.
• yeah we're just getting it plugged yeah we're just getting it plugged in<01:07:39.720> Madam<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As uh, as mentioned plug-in solars.
• remove the uh balcony solar or plug-in remove the uh balcony solar or plug-in solar<00:30:15.679
• And the grid is not plug-and-play, to be fair. You can't just plug in.
• And the grid is not plug-and-play, to be fair. You can't just plug in.
• And the grid is not plug-and-play, to be fair. You can't just plug in.

Bills: HB2284

Keywords: energy assistance, low-income households, electricity costs, Hawaii home energy assistance program, energy efficiency, 910, house, all

Summary: The hearing covered House Bill 2284, which would create the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program in the Department of Human Services to help qualifying households pay energy bills and direct the Public Utilities Commission’s public benefits fee administrator to provide information and assistance to recipients. Testimony from the Division of Consumer Advocacy, DHS, and the Public Utilities Commission was in support. A committee member asked about how the program would interact with existing TANF-related energy assistance and whether rules could be adjusted to avoid duplicative benefits; DHS said logistics would need to be worked out and that the agencies would make the rules. The committees noted the bill’s $1.5 million appropriation and moved it forward with amendments, including blanking out amounts and noting them in the committee report. Both committees voted to pass HB 2284 with amendments, with the recommendation adopted. The committee then heard House Bill 2486, relating to plug-in or balcony solar. DCCA, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, and the Public Utilities Commission stood on prior testimony in support of the bill’s intent. Multiple advocates and organizations, including Carbon Cashback Hawaii, 350 Hawaii, Bright Saver, Sierra Club of Hawaii, and others, testified in support, arguing that plug-in solar would lower electricity bills, expand access for renters and condo residents, and reduce emissions. Several speakers urged the committee to remove or avoid registration, reporting, feed-in tariff, interconnection fee, and other requirements they said would create barriers. Bright Saver testified that the systems are safe and would not back-feed during outages. No vote was taken on HB 2486 during the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1568, which would prohibit the importation or storage of LNG in the state and the construction of related infrastructure. State agencies including the Consumer Advocate, Hawaii State Energy Office, Public Utilities Commission, and Hawaiian Electric opposed the bill, with the Energy Office arguing LNG would perpetuate oil use on Oahu and expose the state to price volatility. Supporters included Life of the Land, Sierra Club of Hawaii, Greenpeace Hawaii, 350 Hawaii, Earthjustice, Our Hawaii, and others, who argued LNG would lock Hawaii into another fossil fuel dependency, create major infrastructure costs and safety risks, and undermine the state’s renewable energy goals. Several testifiers cited climate and affordability concerns and urged the committee to reject LNG. The excerpt ends during testimony on HB 1568, before any committee action or vote is shown.

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• We have a robust public participation process and an extensive suite of opportunities for the public
• About 85% of the wells that get plugged in the state are plugged by industry, but the ones that don't
• It is a stagnant list in the fact that we have 8,500 we plug 1,000 and we will have plugged 1,000 this
• But on the things you've been doing a well plugging and. all of the hard work that y'all do.
• Industry still plugs about roughly 85% percent of all wells that are plugged every year.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• for plugging. ...on the discontinuation of electrical services prior to an extension for plugging.
• extension.
• When an operator first tries to get a plugging extension, they are going to have to test that they have
• After 5 to 10 years of requesting plugging extensions, all vessels, pipes, and tanks have to be purged
• You have to attest to those, especially if you want to request an extension for plugging. 2663 strengthens

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• three committees are joined today by Assembly Members Addis, Avila Farías, and Gipson, who all have extensive
• It further requires that one of the permanently plugged wells will be in the same oil field as the new
• proposal is designed to support the parallel goals of reduce A two-for-one plug-to-drill proposal is
• know that the governor had put in work: plug two wells if they're going to open up a new one.
• And then for the two-for-one plug-to-drill, so I guess that program and the pipeline safety...

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Assembly Committees on Utilities and Energy, Transportation, and Natural Resources focused on California’s transportation fuels sector, especially the state’s response to refinery closures and the broader transition away from fossil fuels. Opening remarks emphasized the tension between climate and air-quality goals, fuel affordability, refinery jobs and local tax bases, and the need to avoid crisis-driven responses as Phillips 66 and Valero consider shutting refineries in Wilmington and Benicia. Professor Emily Grubert framed the issue as a long-term managed transition in which the public already bears much of the risk and should also capture benefits from a well-planned shift. CARB Chair Leanne Randolph reviewed the state’s emissions and fuel policies, including AB 32, the low-carbon fuel standard, clean vehicle programs, and the at-berth regulation for ocean-going vessels. She said California’s transportation sector remains the largest source of greenhouse gases and a major source of smog-forming pollution, but that the state has made substantial progress and still needs to reduce demand for fossil fuels while maintaining compliance with federal air-quality standards. Randolph also said CARB’s recent LCFS amendments had not caused the predicted spike in gas prices and explained that compliance pathways for the at-berth rule include emissions-reduction technologies or payments into a remediation fund. CEC Vice Chair Gunda described declining gasoline demand, shrinking in-state refining capacity, and growing dependence on imports, arguing that the state is in a “mid-transition” period that requires both support for legacy infrastructure and continued investment in cleaner alternatives. He outlined the administration’s petroleum market stabilization proposal, which aims to return California crude production to 125 million barrels a year through four components: codifying the ban on fracking, validating the Kern County oil-and-gas permitting ordinance, creating a temporary CEQA exemption paired with a two-for-one plug-and-drill framework, and strengthening pipeline and spill-safety requirements. Department of Conservation Director Jennifer Lucasey said the proposal is intended to stabilize crude supply and pipeline throughput while preserving health and environmental protections, and noted that CalGEM would still review permits and enforce other requirements. Mayor Steve Young of Benicia testified that a Valero closure would significantly reduce city revenue and leave the community facing years of cleanup and redevelopment challenges. He said the city supports environmental protection but is worried about the economic hit, the possibility that Benicia becomes a fuel-import terminal, and the lack of local influence over refinery decisions. Members pressed the panel on the CEQA exemption, tribal and habitat review, disclosure of closure liabilities, fuel-demand projections, and whether the proposal should include more demand-side measures. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and officials said some proposals, including a margin-cap pause and further transition planning, would be taken up later in the process.

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• Our county extension network also includes locations with the research extension centers.
• Our research extension centers have extension specialists located at their offices, and so we have that
• So for Extension, they're bringing forward one priority.
• We plug the growers into the process.
• We plug the growers into the process. They are part of the project.

Keywords: 908, all

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• That just gets the, you know, plugs the gap.
• Billy Zinolay of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services. Welcome, everybody.
• Billy Zanolini, testifying neutrally on behalf of the Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Service.
• It's an extension of the school.
• A second phase will be able to have more extensive trail systems.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Because there was also a significant number of reauthorizations and extensions of projects that had been
• Will you give them maybe an extension?
• And so at least we're plugging our wells, and at least we're going to be doing that, which is a good
• Hopefully, we can look at more And on Representative Dixon's side, when we plug these wells, it will
• needs to be plugged in those areas.