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• </c> standard or the California standard. standard or the California standard.
• California emissions standards are a matter of life and death for my constituents.
• California emission standards are years.
• </c> statewide emission standards. statewide emission standards.
• California standard. Oregon, Washington, California standard.

Bills: HJR89 , HJR87 , HJR88

Keywords: EPA, pollution control, California emissions standards, NOX regulation, congressional disapproval, HJR87, H.J.Res. 87, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, preemption, vehicle emissions, heavy-duty trucks, engine emissions, Advanced Clean Trucks, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, zero-emission airport shuttle, powertrain certification

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• Don from Northern California. Uh how Mr. Don from Northern California.
• It seems like California has it. nice. It seems like California has it.
• Southern California. The current Southern California.
• </c> California seek recognition? Mr. California seek recognition? Mr.
• </c> California yields back. California yields back.

Bills: HJR88 , HJR78

Keywords: HJR88, H.J.Res. 88, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, Advanced Clean Cars II, clean cars, vehicle emissions, auto emissions, motor vehicle pollution, engine pollution, California Air Resources Board, CARB, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, electric vehicles, EV mandate, preemption, federal disapproval

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• standards and certain other standards on a coal facility as of December 31, 2025.
• subject to a memorandum of agreement occurring before January 1, 2026, rather than all emissions from
• standards and certain other standards on a coal facility as of December 31, 2025.
• If there are no questions, I'll move on to Senate Bill 6246, relating to emissions from emissions-intensive
• Finally, it establishes future. standard that would be in effect in 2008.

Bills: SB6124 , SB6171 , SB6284 , SB5609 , SB6172 , SB6246 , SB5932 , SB6269 , SB6223 , SB5975

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: appliance affordability, cost index, energy efficiency, consumer protection, Washington state, energy facilities, large energy consumers, regulation, environment, sustainability, artificial intelligence, data privacy, technological impacts, cultural resources, land use, environmental policy, exemptions, state laws, Washington climate policy, greenhouse gas

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• Pallone, will each control 30 minutes. emission standards for for hazardous air emission standards for
• </c> standards on emissions every eight standards on emissions every eight years<02:17:01.040><c> to<
• </c> not so not so epa's National emission not so not so epa's National emission standards<02:21:25.160
• </c><02:51:41.399><c> standards</c><02:51:42.120><c> for</c> national emission standards for national
• <c> air</c> emission standards for hazardous air emission standards for hazardous air pollutants<03:03

Bills: HR189 , HJR42 , HJR61 , HR191

Keywords: censure, Congress, interruption, decorum, Representative Al Green, energy conservation, appliance standards, Department of Energy, consumer products, commercial equipment, regulation disapproval, HJR61, H.J.Res. 61, Public Law 119-14, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, air pollution, hazardous air pollutants

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• </c> California seek recognition? Mr. California seek recognition? Mr.
• </c> The gentleman from California, Mr. The gentleman from California, Mr.
• </c> gentleman from California. gentleman from California.
• </c> California is recognized. California is recognized.
• California banned lead ammunition to protect the California condor.

Bills: HJR139 , HB1958 , HR556

Keywords: balanced budget, federal government, amendment, taxation, government spending, impeachment, federal judge, judicial misconduct, abuse of power, high crimes and misdemeanors, Charles R. Breyer, Judge Breyer, Northern District of California, U.S. District Court, House resolution, National Guard, Los Angeles, executive power, separation of powers, constitutional crisis

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• c><00:33:42.080><c> they've</c> district in Northern California, they've district in Northern California
• :34:43.440><c> energy</c> in California, skyrocketing energy in California, skyrocketing energy prices
• ><c> seek</c> gentleman from California seek gentleman from California seek recognition?
• Swig of San Francisco, California.
• Swig of San Francisco, California.

Bills: HR1048 , HR242 , HB1534

Keywords: House resolution, committee assignment, standing committee, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, committee membership, committee seniority, Mr. Menefee, Mr. Riley of New York, House organization, congressional procedure, internal rules, legislative administration, Energy Conservation, Energy Standards, Department of Energy, Higher Education Act, Foreign Contracts, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, Congressional Review Act

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• </c> from California is recognized. Mr. from California is recognized. Mr.
• It's not just California.
• </c> from California is recognized. Mr. from California is recognized. Mr.
• </c> from California is recognized. from California is recognized.
• </c> York, California. York, California.

Bills: HR516

Keywords: riots, peaceful protest, law enforcement, California, immigration enforcement, public safety, vandalism, crime

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• However, California, including hospitals.
• Tim Madden, representing the California Rheumatology Alliance, the California Chapter of the American
• Ryan Spencer, on behalf of the California Orthopedic Association, the California Podiatric Medical Association
• , the California Society of Pathologists, the California Rheumatological Society, and the American College
• Damon Conklin with the League of California Cities, also representing the California State Association

Bills: SB342 , SB1303 , SB1347

Committee: House Business and Professions

Keywords: naturopathy, medical licensure, California Board of Naturopathic Medicine, healthcare services, fictitious-name permit, pupil health, albuterol inhalers, emergency medical aid, respiratory distress, local educational agencies, childcare programs, school safety

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1347, which clarifies that stock albuterol may be authorized in all public schools, including preschools. The bill was presented as a technical cleanup to existing law and received support from the California Society for Respiratory Care and the American Academy of Pediatrics. There was no opposition, and the committee approved it on a due pass vote. The committee then considered AB 2772, the sunset bill for the California Council for Interior Design Certification. Supporters said it would extend the council’s sunset date and recognize its quasi-public status by applying transparency and accountability requirements. Opposition came from the International Interior Design Association, which argued the council had not complied with open meeting laws and objected to expanded authority to levy civil penalties. The committee nevertheless concurred in the Senate amendments and passed the bill. SB 1303, the sunset bill for the California Board of Naturopathic Medicine, was heard next after major amendments removed disputed scope-of-practice language. The board and its supporters emphasized consumer protection, title clarity, and enforcement against unlicensed activity, while several medical and professional groups that had opposed earlier versions said they were removing opposition or moving to neutral. The committee passed the bill as amended. Finally, SB 342, the Contractors Licensure Fairness Act, was presented as a measure to allow contractors to recover payment for work performed while licensed, even if there was a lapse in licensure during a long project, rather than forfeiting the entire contract value. Supporters said this would prevent unfair windfalls and reduce litigation; opponents, including Los Angeles Unified School District and local government groups, argued it would reward contractors who fail to maintain licenses and weaken consumer and public protections. The committee approved SB 342 as amended. The meeting also included extended thanks and farewell remarks for committee consultant Bill Lewis, who was retiring after many years of service.

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• from California seat gentleman from California seat recognition.<00:15:31.600><c> I</c><00:15:31.760
• </c> California is recognized for one minute. California is recognized for one minute.
• Gentleman from California is recognized. Mr.
• </c> from California is recognized. from California is recognized.
• >> I reserve. >> The gentleman from California reserves. >> The gentleman from California is recognized

Bills: HB4970 , HR1420 , HB5362

Keywords: Orland Project, Central Valley Project, Sacramento Canal Unit, water transfer, water rights, drought relief, federal reclamation, Bureau of Reclamation, California water, irrigation, water management, Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act, Reclamation Reform Act, water users association, water supply, drought resilience

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• </c> Doug Lamoffa from California. Doug Lamoffa from California.
• Calado from California.
• </c> Bele Air Force Base, California. Bele Air Force Base, California.
• </c> California seek recognition. California seek recognition.
• </c> Kentucky and paid over $4 in California. Kentucky and paid over $4 in California.

Bills: HB4593 , HR780 , HR977 , HR979 , HR978

Keywords: showerhead, regulation, energy policy, consumer protection, overregulation, gridlock, policy priorities, House resolution, legislative process, procedural motion, committee, House of Representatives, Mr. Knott, ethics, membership, Doug LaMalfa, memorial resolution, condolence, death of a member, adjournment in honor

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• The gentleman from California is recognized.
• The gentleman from California is recognized.
• &gt;&gt; GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RESERVES. &gt;&gt; I RESERVE.
• Theft is not just confined to nonprofits in California.
• California residents. Mr.

Bills: HB3123 , HR980 , HB1458 , HR658 , HR988 , HB3497

Keywords: veterans, benefits, death, pension, family payments, estate, wildfires, natural disaster, California, anniversary, emergency response, rebuilding, first responders, community support, education, assistance programs, independent study, Department of Veterans Affairs, nonprofit, National Nonprofit Day

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• blackouts and California-level rate hikes.
• Those blends come from two refineries, both in California.
• The EPA is a federal standard, so we can't necessarily do this.
• California is in the process of shutting down refineries.
• California is where we're getting it from.

Bills: HB2014 , HB2113 , HB2145 , HB2331 , HB2340 , HB2389 , HB2400 , HB2401 , HB2428 , HB2494 , HB2696 , HB2756 , HB2795 , HB2955 , HCM2008

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

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, energy reliability, electric service providers, reliable resources, public power entity

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• trading programs, including establishing emission caps, allocating or trading emissions allowances or
• But this is to ensure that we have the highest possible standard. FDOT has a rigorous standard.
• But this is to ensure that we have the highest possible standard. FD. has a rigorous standard.
• a standard that is higher.
• , and there's also a DOT standard.

Bills: S0558 , S1294 , S1468 , S1474 , S1682 , S1628

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

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• It relates to emissions from emissions-intensive trade-exposed facilities, or EITEs, under the Climate
• Right now, direct emissions are the only emissions covered under the program.
• 20% of our GHG emissions.
• Separately, the coal facility was required under state law to comply with an emission performance standard
• standards and other standards on the coal facility.

Bills: SB6172 , SB6246 , SB5932

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: Washington climate policy, greenhouse gas, GHG emissions, cap-and-invest, carbon market, emissions trading, allowances, covered entity, coal-fired power plant, coal plant, electric utility, electric generating facility, fossil fuels, natural gas, imported electricity, emissions leakage, air pollution, renewable energy transition, industrial emissions, railroad emissions

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• Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from California, Mr.
• Devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Southern California.
• Begich, and the gentleman from California, Mr.
• </c> colleague Mr Whitesides of California colleague Mr Whitesides of California for<03:39:30.600><c>
• </c> measurable greenhouse gas emission measurable greenhouse gas emission reductions<03:49:04.640><c

Bills: HR240 , HR198 , HR1326 , HR359 , HB1534 , HR1368 , HR1350 , HR1325 , HR1318 , HR730

Keywords: resolution, death of a representative, honor, adjournment, Raul Grijalva, Raúl M. Grijalva, Arizona, House resolution, memorial resolution, condolence resolution, death of a member, adjournment in memory, tribute, obituary, congressional memorial, House of Representatives, committee funding, budget allocation, government expenditures, Congress

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• by establishing these standards.
• The EPA has set standards.
• You mentioned the EPA standards.
• To the drinking water standard?
• It will, depending on the kinds of standards they are. So the drinking water standards will be...

Bills: HB1341 , HB1674 , HB4028 , SB2321

Committee: House Environmental Regulation

Keywords: hydrogen sulfide, public health, environmental regulation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ground level concentrations, emissions limit, emissions limits, ground-level concentrations, air quality, PFAS, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, criminal offense, chemical regulation, preproduction plastic, water quality, pollution control, industrial waste, emissions

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• </c> in Los Angeles, California. in Los Angeles, California.
• </c> California seek recognition. California seek recognition. Gentlemen, Yes, Mr. Speaker. Mr.
• Gentleman from California yields back. Gentleman from California reserves.
• California is recognized. Thank you, Mr. California is recognized. Thank you, Mr.
• We've got a golf higher standards.

Bills: HR519 , HR538 , HR530 , HR537

Keywords: Minnesota lawmakers, political violence, domestic terrorism, assassination attempt, state legislators, Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, Yvette Hoffman, Mark Hortman, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, public safety, law enforcement response, civil discourse, democracy, gun violence, elected officials, House resolution, condemnation, bipartisan unity

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• Accordingly, the alcoholic beverage business can face regulatory action based on a standard that has
• Accordingly, the alcoholic beverage business can face regulatory action based on a standard that has
• It is this prohibition that prevents retailers in California, as an example, and every other state in
• I believe they have a brewery in California called Floodcraft Brewery.
• In 2024, ASTM updated the seasonal vapor pressure standards for the United States.

Bills: HB 1301 , HB2278 , HB2776 , HB2820 , HB3848 , HB3920 , HB4172 , HB4215 , HB4284 , HB4285 , HB4463 , HB4517 , HB4690 , HB4765 , HB4766 , HB4767 , HB4768 , HB4769 , HB4773 , HB4830 , HB5506

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding

Summary: The Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures met with a quorum present, corrected the minutes from April 8, and then took up a long list of pending bills, most of which were reported favorably or left pending after hearing testimony. Early action included HB 1764 (accounting practice for certain out-of-state CPAs), HB 1788 (continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on recognizing and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking), HB 2204 (land surveyor regulation), HB 2885 (local option elections on alcohol sales), HB 2996 (gambling offense definitions and prosecution), HB 3250 (real estate appraisals and appraisal management companies), HB 3352 (driver education on work zones), HB 3385 (farm winery permit), HB 3756 (powers of certain nonresident sellers’ permit holders who also hold a winery permit), HB 3816 (cruelty to livestock animals), HB 3913 (real estate licensing), and HB 3928 (electronic notice of towed vehicles), all of which were advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several of these bills were reported with committee substitutes, and some were also sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The committee then heard testimony on HB 2278, which would legalize limited home distilling of spirits for personal or family use and add honey as an approved ingredient; supporters framed it as a consistency and freedom issue, and the bill was left pending. HB 3920, a TDLR workforce/CTE bill, and HB 1301, which would allow beer or malt beverages to be sold at certain wineries with on-site restaurants, were also laid out and left pending after discussion. HB 2776, aimed at tightening massage therapy licensing restrictions for people convicted of sexual and trafficking-related offenses and strengthening TDLR enforcement, and HB 3848, which would allow electronic filing of elevator and escalator inspection reports, were both heard and left pending as well. A major portion of the meeting focused on alcohol-related bills. HB 4215 would place delivery network companies under a statewide TDLR regulatory framework; Favor Delivery supported it, and it was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. HB 4172 and HB 2820 would raise bingo reserve limits and update charitable bingo rules; supporters from veterans and nonprofit groups argued the changes would help charities, but both bills were left pending after the substitutes were withdrawn. HB 4463, a broadly supported bill allowing contract brewing and alternating brewery proprietorships, was also left pending. HB 4284 would remove the “excessive discount” prohibition in alcohol sales, HB 4285 would allow airlines to store alcohol within five miles of an airport in the same county, HB 4517 would create a complaint process for Texas distillers not paid by wholesalers, and HB 4773 would let breweries and brewpubs transport their own beer between facilities; HB 4773 drew the most debate, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents warning about unintended consequences and possible effects on the three-tier system, but it too was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending a series of TDLR cleanup bills and other measures, including HB 4765 through HB 4769, HB 4830 on service contracts for lease vehicles, HB 5506 giving civil immunity to ringside physicians at combative sports events, and HB 4690 on gasoline vapor pressure compliance. The meeting ended after all business was completed and the committee adjourned.

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• I know there's a standard.
• I know they're treated to that standard and therefore deemed healthy for certain activities, and..."
• We came from Orange County, California, to live a better life..."
• We have to provide clarity and make the law standard for everyone.
• I don't think it's just this one. and make the law standard for everyone.

Bills: SB1137 , SB1200 , SB1419 , SB1447 , SB1560 , SCM1004

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

Keywords: underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire, locator strip, interactive positive response system, landlord duties, apartment community, mobile home park, sewer line

Bills: HB205 , HB464 , HB1361 , HB2546 , HB3229 , HB205

Committee: House Environmental Regulation

Keywords: alternative fueling, grants, environment, public accessibility, transit authorities, scrap tires, tire dumping, illegal dumping, waste tire cleanup, environmental remediation, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, county grants, public education, enforcement, prosecution, right-of-way, coastal waters, inland waters, solid waste