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• And again, what do we always hear from dispatchable generation?
• We’ve already taken steps to incentivize dispatchable generation.
• I think we should look a little bit broader and say, not just dispatchable generation but dispatchable
• To get dispatchable generation built, we need to find how much generation is needed, who will pay for
• And now we're short on dispatchable generation.

Bills: SB388, SB455, SB917, SB925, SB1006

Keywords: dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules

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• I'm the utilities director and the general manager of the Oklahoma Water Utilities Trust.
• We generate about 400 tons per day of these biosolids. EPA has regulations...
• The crops grown on the lands that we apply are generally sod And hay, not root vegetables.

Bills: HB3005, HB3007, HB3403, HB1907, HB3175, HB3986, HB3466, HB3411, HB4246

Keywords: climatology, emergency declaration, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, environment, weather data, public policy, state governance, natural resources, advisory councils, sunset law, water quality, hazardous waste, solid waste, radiation management, public health, biosolids, land application, environmental quality, agriculture, wastewater treatment

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• generation.
• generation, those loads can maintain their critical operations while spinning up generation to reduce
• There's generation, there's load, and most of the year, there's a lot of excess generation.
• or backup generation.
• It's 24/7 firm and dispatchable.

Bills: HB 1951, HB 2715, HB 3092, HB 3237, HB 3278, HB 3511, HB 3592, HB 3675, HB 3778, HB 3782, HB 3826, HB 3970, HB 4016, HB 4049, HB 4341, HB 4344, HB 4406, HB 4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• Their operations in support of the grid on their own, but by co-locating with dispatchable generation
• There's generation and there's load, and most of the year there's a lot of excess generation across our
• Additionally, they can flip to this new. generation or backup generation.
• Energy Fund in order to target money for dispatchable electric generation.
• It's 24/7, firm, and dispatchable.

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• Members, this is Chairman Smith's House Bill 3023 regarding the Attorney General asserting legislative
• Helmets to Hard Hats where the veterans, instead of having to go to a general education and get a four-year
• I'm the proud owner of a... ...generation electrical contracting company in San Antonio.
• And importantly, we also use this to help set up the schedule so that generators and transmission companies
• Today, there's a lot of generators out—over 35,000 megawatts of generation. is out right now doing maintenance

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• steam coming off of their generation steam coming off of their generation capability.<00:04:13.439
• that's in Shakipi and so I in general that's in Shakipi and so I in general I'm<00:08:28.720>
• It generates a combustible gas<00:15:02.399> and<00:15:02.639> it<00:15:02.880> generates
• > may that it generates and you all may that it generates and you all may probably<00:15:06.720
• 00:29:13.279> faces general that equipment also faces general that equipment also faces challenges

Bills: HF4770

Keywords: biomass, anaerobic digester, renewable energy, sustainability, energy generation

Summary: The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then took up House File 4770, as amended by an A1 technical amendment. The bill was presented as a proposal to help Liberty Diversified International and Liberty Paper in Becker plan for replacement steam and energy supply as the Shuro facility closure approaches in 2030. Testimony described Liberty Paper’s current closed-loop steam arrangement with Shuro, the need to study future fuel and technology options, and the potential use of anaerobic digestion, biomass, construction and demolition waste, and food waste to produce steam and possibly power. Members asked about feedstock availability, the need for a feasibility study, possible backup natural gas use, and whether waste heat or wastewater heat could be useful. The bill was laid over as amended. The committee then heard a presentation from CenterPoint Energy on Minnesota heating demand and electrification. CenterPoint staff said affordability and reliability are central concerns and outlined how the utility manages customer costs through energy efficiency, contracting, storage, peak shaving, and conservation. Dr. Joel Lynch presented research on peak heating with natural gas and the “missing piece” in Minnesota’s electrification puzzle, explaining that Minnesota’s cold climate makes winter heating demand especially challenging and that replacing natural gas would require substantial new electric capacity and renewable resources. He compared his work with prior national and state studies and said the analysis used Minnesota-specific gas throughput, COP assumptions across several electrification scenarios, and January renewable capacity data. Lynch summarized preliminary findings that Minnesota’s peak gas heating throughput could be up to 40 gigawatts, with electric resistance heating implying roughly 36 gigawatts of new demand, and lower but still substantial demand under heat-pump scenarios. The presentation was informational only; no vote was taken on the CenterPoint presentation. The meeting ended with House File 4770 laid over and the energy demand presentation continuing.

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• <00:03:03.120> from retail rate for excess generation from retail rate for excess generation
• <00:18:08.200> is that any excess generation is that any excess generation is compensated<
• crush small distributed generation crush small distributed generation projects<00:21:18.760>
• <00:33:28.840> is that distributed generation is that distributed generation is accelerated
• Only 36 of those generate over 110% of their annual energy usage, so the vast majority just generate

Bills: HF845

Keywords: net metering, distributed generation, solar energy, rooftop solar, renewable energy, utility rates, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, net billing, bill credits, cost of service study, standby charge, qualifying facility, energy policy, clean energy, customer generation, interconnection, Minnesota Statutes 216B.164

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• It's just spinning and generating electricity.
• They're the ones that generate electricity for their local communities.
• And that would generate the power we need.
• It doesn't have any impact on any other power generation.
• It doesn't have any impact on any other power generation.

Bills: SB78, SB235, SB22, SB310

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County

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• have market power that can also generate have market power that can also generate um um um uh<00
• generate lower revenues. generate lower revenues.
• negotiation between the Attorney General negotiation between the Attorney General and<00:32:22.480
• <00:42:30.320> from amount of income generated from amount of income generated from Medicare
• ,<01:25:09.880> our would just say that in general, our would just say that in general, our

Bills: HF4343

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, advertising tax, taxable services, digital advertising, online marketing, marketing services, search engine marketing, lead generation, internet advertising, ad agency, media buying, campaign planning, Minnesota tax law, service tax, broadening tax base, web advertising, promotional services, 1183, house

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• <00:03:12.800> counsel the policy director and general counsel the policy director and general
• um incident in the 2024 general um incident in the 2024 general election.<00:07:37.120> And
• But in in terms of a wider general.
• required to have ballots for the general required to have ballots for the general election<00:43
• <01:18:54.159> So, goes into the general fund. So, goes into the general fund.

Bills: SF0028, SF0030, SF0031, SF0032

Keywords: voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety

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• Chairman, in general on this concept, I think I benefit from knowing what happens after the complaint

Bills: SF0028, SF0030, SF0031, SF0032

Keywords: voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety

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• Specifically, it is the general government appropriations 2.
• In other words, generated by the PMTF.
• That's um used straight general funds.
• Then the comprehensive general funds.
• Last year, it was $35,000 using general funds.

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• <00:02:31.760> through the city of Lander is dispatched through the city of Lander is dispatched
• <00:03:43.920> 911 transition to next generation 911 transition to next generation 911 within
• <00:08:23.280> center to somebody at a 911 dispatch center to somebody at a 911 dispatch center
• building out next generation 911. building out next generation 911.
• current shortfall with our 911 dispatch current shortfall with our 911 dispatch is<00:40:49.119>

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• <00:06:45.120> funds,<00:06:45.840> $15,589 general funds, $15,589 general funds, $15,589
• <00:08:47.360> fund,<00:08:48.160> $15,000 general fund, $15,000 general fund, $15,000
• was $51,000 general fund. was $51,000 general fund.
• general fund. general fund. Moving<00:21:21.120> on. Moving on. Moving on.
• restored the $1,000 uh dollar general restored the $1,000 uh dollar general fund<00:22:54.000>

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• nonpartisan general farm organization nonpartisan general farm organization representing<00:13:39.360
• which prohibits the use of SAF generated which prohibits the use of SAF generated gases<00:19:29.280
• uh generation exemptions for gener uh generation projects.<00:59:04.960> Um<00:59:05.359>
• local power generation. local power generation.
• > our Having generation located in our Having generation located in our community<01:08:31.120

Bills: HF1669, HF4709, HF3531, HF4048

Keywords: tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, electricity generation, property tax exemption, renewable energy, incentives, economic development, fuel delivery, tax exemption, retail transactions, diesel exhaust fluid, fuel lubricants, healthcare tax, gross receipts tax, hospitals, chiropractors, healthcare providers

Bills: SCR 13, SCR 24, SB 1, SB 12, SB 15, SB 17, SB 24, SB 57, SB 65, SB 213, SB 371, SB 372, SB 378, SB 379, SB 388, SB 400, SB 402, SB 427, SB 495, SB 499, SB 502, SB 509, SB 535, SB 583, SB 610, SB 621, SB 650, SB 706, SB 740, SB 840, SB 854, SB 856, SB 875, SB 893, SB 918, SB 925, SB 974, SB 995, SB 1006, SB 1018, SB 1025, SB 1061, SB 1073, SB 1106, SB 1121, SB 1194, SB 1252, SB 1253, SB 1268, SB 1300, SB 1343, SB 1362, SB 1447

Keywords: water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas, Israel, trade, investment, partnership, economic ties, technological innovation, bilateral relations, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare

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• General surgery and surgical critical care, and specializes in trauma and emergency general surgery.
• Generation of our family that's there.
• The farm has remained in the family for over 9 generations.
• Members, we're going to move to general order. Mr.
• So if you do the math, that means that there's generally five Ubs in generally ten Democrats on that

Bills: HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530, HB3940, HB3078, HB3043, HB3005, HB3007, HB3403, HB1907, HB3175, HB3986, HB3466, HB3411, HB4246, SJR49, HB3281, HB4319, HJR1086, HJR1024, HJR1087

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency

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• Members, the general retired on March 31st, 2025, after more than 41 years of distinguished military
• Major General Wright He has earned numerous awards for his service and continues to be recognized for
• An act relating to definitions and general provisions.
• Members without objection to vote on advancement from general order is rescinded.
• Representative Ranson now moves that House Bill 1979 be advanced from general order.

Bills: HR1038, HB3263, HB3127, HB2997, HB3115, HB2123, HB3587, HB3028, HB2035, HB3369, HB3620, HB3621, HB3622, HB3624, HB3175, HB3173, HB3178, HB1979, HB4476

Keywords: Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition

Bills: HR1038, HB3263, HB3127, HB2997, HB3115, HB2123, HB3587, HB3028, HB2035, HB3369, HB3620, HB3621, HB3622, HB3624, HB3175, HB3173, HB3178, HB1979, HB4476

Keywords: Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition

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• We talk a lot about preserving generational farms.
• What happens to the next generation and beyond?
• I’m Logan Harrell, General Counsel for the Texas Chemistry Council, respectfully opposing HB1674.
• So, you didn't generate any of your own data, you just evaluated somebody else's data? We did.
• Texas, we are prepared to do that, and that would be at no cost to the general revenue.

Bills: HB1341, HB1674, HB4028, SB2321

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