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• But in 2022, the Biden administration layered on a new Department of Energy rule that raised costs on
• The Department of Energy would not issue an energy conservation standard if the benefits of the rule
• The Department of Energy would not issue an energy conservation standard if the benefits of the rule
• The Department of Energy would not issue an energy conservation standard if the benefits of the rule
• The Department of Energy would not issue an energy conservation standard if the benefits of the rule

Bills: HB5184

Keywords: manufactured housing, manufactured homes, mobile homes, affordable housing, energy efficiency, energy conservation standards, Department of Energy, HUD, Housing and Urban Development, preemption, factory-built housing, climate zones, life-cycle cost, payback period, building standards, housing affordability, energy rule rollback, federal standards, home prices, construction costs

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• These two CRAs will strike down separate rules from the Department of Energy that were finalized under
• Res. 24 overturns a wrongheaded midnight rule from the Department of Energy relating to conservation
• These two CRAs will strike down separate rules from the Department of Energy that were finalized under
• Res. 24 overturns a wrongheaded midnight rule from the Department of Energy relating to conservation
• The Department of Energy issued this final rule a mere two days before Christmas last year.

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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• How about the heat rule?
• That's the rule.
• That's the rule.
• That's the rule.
• </c><02:58:10.040><c> clearly</c> clearly the the rules the rule clearly clearly the the rules the rule

Bills: HR125 , HCR11 , HR122

Keywords: committee membership, House of Representatives, government structure, ethics, political appointments, concurrent resolution, President communication, Congress assembly, meeting date, government procedure, joint session, Congress, President's address, H.Res. 122, HR122, H.R. 77, midnight rules, Congressional Review Act, CRA, resolution of disapproval

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• And the gentleman is on the Rules Committee. Uh, and we are debating the rule.
• </c> committee on rules. committee on rules.
• </c> rule.
• Creating different merger rules rule.
• clause 6 of rule 20.

Bills: SJR13 , HB1969 , HR1223 , HR426 , HR430

Keywords: SJR13, S.J.Res. 13, joint resolution, Congressional Review Act, CRA, OCC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury, bank merger, bank mergers, Bank Merger Act, business combinations, merger review, financial regulation, banking regulation, bank consolidation, regulatory disapproval, federal banking rule, rule repeal, Public Law 119-19

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• Even the Biden-Harris Department of Energy acknowledges that this rule will increase annual costs for
• Even the Biden-Harris Department of Energy acknowledges that this rule will increase annual costs for
• The recently finalized Department of Energy rule that Republicans want to strike from the books isn't
• Since the Department of Energy will be barred from issuing substantially similar rules, they won't be
• Since the Department of Energy will be barred from issuing substantially similar rules, they won't be

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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• The rule also PROTECTION ACT, UNDER A CLOSED RULE WITH ONE HOUR OF DEBATE EQUALLY DIVIDED AND CONTROLLED
• Work hard, play by the rules.
• Vote no against this rule.
• Work hard, play by the rules.
• Pursuant to clause 8 of Rule 20.

Bills: HCR74 , HJR72 , HR1042 , HR1048

Keywords: joint session, Congress, communication, President, HCR74, national emergency, government authority, Executive Order, legislative action, rule, special rule, House resolution, floor procedure, procedural resolution, firearms, gun laws, less-than-lethal weapons, weapons technology, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, undersea fiber optic cables

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• 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.

Bills: H5171 , H5261 , H5294 , H5317 , S3026 , S3033

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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

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• </c> must let love rule, not hatred. must let love rule, not hatred.
• The legislation considered under this rule addresses real problems Americans are facing: higher energy
• the rule before us reflects a &gt;&gt; The rule the rule before us reflects a clear<03:10:31.840><c>
• It's cleaner energy. Everyone knows go. It's cleaner energy.
• </c> energy powering them. energy powering them.

Bills: HCR64 , HCR61 , HB3632 , HB4371 , HR951

Keywords: military intervention, Venezuela, Congress, War Powers Resolution, hostilities, military action, foreign policy, terrorism, congressional authority, power plant, electricity generation, retirement notice, Federal Power Act, interstate transmission, trafficking, children, unaccompanied minors, placement regulations, immigration law, safety

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• HJR1090 is the Resolution approving all energy and agriculture-related agency rules.
• This is one that was pulled out as a major rule. We're Running this separately as a major rule.
• HCR1093 addresses all the rules regarding the health-related Agencies in the state that promulgated rules
• HdL1094 is addressing a major rule.
• If you would recognize her, Orson McCain, I disapproved that rule because that rule essentially gave

Bills: HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1094 , HJR1095 , SJR49 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1094 , HJR1095 , SJR49

Committee: House Administrative Rules

Keywords: administrative rules, rule approval, joint resolution, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, Corporation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Liquified Petroleum Gas Board, water resources, wildlife conservation, tourism, zoning commission, energy regulation, agricultural regulation, agency rules, permanent rules, state agencies, Oklahoma Legislature, business and commerce, professional licensing

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• Our residents deserve a responsive and accountable government, and this home rule petition is a step
• This home rule petition allows Plymouth to thoughtfully manage land use and maintain an account for purchasing

Bills: H4738 , H4843 , H4844 , H4845 , H4849 , H4878 , H4887 , H4924 , H5052 , H5053 , S2878 , S2894 , S2897 , H5102 , H5107 , H5108 , H5109 , H5128 , H5136 , S2963 , S2956

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Keywords: Holyoke, City Council, municipal governance, special meetings, local government transparency, park land exchange, Lexington, public use, school committee, athletic fields, town administrator, employment authority, Wilbraham, local law, Uxbridge, public meeting notices, legal notices, municipal transparency, local government, digital publication

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• The rules that we're going to be considering.
• Joint Resolution 50 deals with a permanent rules.
• So, this first rule is a ruling that we are promulgating to be in compliance with a federal law change
• They feel like that they have legitimately tried to follow the rules, and the rules have been changing
• Concerns and our rules and the rules changing when the goalposts keep changing for certain people.

Bills: SJR50 , SJR51 , SJR52 , SJR53 , SJR54 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1094 , HJR1095 , SJR49

Committee: Senate Administrative Rules

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs

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• Next up, we have House Bill 2388 concerning the siting of distributed energy generation resources on
• As a brief reminder, this would designate pivot corner facilities as a distributed energy priority.
• It would authorize counties and cities to allow solar energy production facilities as an accessory use
• Again, really hoping to create more options for distributed energy capacity. ...for distributed energy
• I am seeing a very concerted and very purposeful effort by the ruling party this session to remove or

Bills: HB2451 , HB2298 , HB2566 , HB2267 , HB2530 , HB2388 , HB2588 , HB2094

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: tax increment financing, local government, economic development, municipal finance, public infrastructure, property title protection, land record fraud, county auditors, voluntary program, real estate, procurement, contracting, transparency, financial oversight, urban forestry, environmental policy, tree management, community planning, public facilities district, regional aquatics

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• Energy Information Administration showing 65% of residential energy usage in Minnesota came from natural
• Energy choice is what's at stake here. Energy choice means reliable and consistent energy supply.
• So energy choice and freedom will provide essential life-saving energy options for consumers.
• stake here energy Choice means reliable stake here energy Choice means reliable and<00:06:19.520><c>
• </c> served several terms on the energy served several terms on the energy committee<00:07:07.080><c>

Bills: HF484 , HF483 , HF1447 , HF1496 , HF554

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption, municipal regulation, county ordinance, electrification, climate policy, housing development, building codes, energy source, utility infrastructure, Minnesota Statutes chapter 326B, propane, utility service, building permits, local government, energy choice

Bills: SB23 , SJR85 , SB 23

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: homestead exemption, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax relief, school district taxes, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, disabled homeowners, age 65 or older, school finance, tax exemption increase, local school taxes, property tax exemption, homestead tax relief, voter approval

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 23 and its companion constitutional amendment, Senate Joint Resolution 85, both by Senator Bettencourt. The bills would increase the additional homestead exemption for elderly and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000, which proponents said would significantly reduce property taxes and help seniors and disabled Texans age in place. Bettencourt and supporters described the measure as part of a broader property tax relief package, estimating combined savings of about $950 for over-65 and disabled homeowners when paired with other recent homestead exemption changes. Witnesses largely supported the proposal. Testimony in favor came from a lawyer, a private citizen, Texas Realtors, the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, and the Texas Association of Builders, all emphasizing relief for fixed-income seniors, housing stability, and the ability to remain in their homes. Several witnesses noted rising property taxes, medical costs, and the challenges seniors face in moving or affording home modifications. One witness from Every Texan said a flat homestead exemption is the most equitable way to cut property taxes, but argued against additional tax cuts generally, favoring a circuit-breaker approach and warning that permanent tax cuts could reduce funding for schools and other needs. The committee also discussed data showing many over-65 homeowners already pay no school property taxes in some counties and that the proposed changes would increase that share. After closing public testimony, the committee voted on the measures. Senate Bill 23 was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-0 vote, and S.J.R. 85 was also reported favorably by a 7-0 vote. The transcript also shows Senate Bill 898 being laid out and passed unanimously earlier in the meeting, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar.

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• To restore accountability in our energy policies, this rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3015,
• The rule also provides for consideration of H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure
• The rule also provides for consideration of H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure
• The rule also provides for consideration of H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure
• That’s exactly what this rule is about. The three energy bills before us are straightforward.

Bills: HB1670 , HR493 , HR492 , HR491 , HB5140 , HB4922 , HR713 , HR721 , HB2721 , HR707

Keywords: fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB

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• The guide will include suggested questions to ask the electric provider, design elements of solar energy
• TSSA represents solar power and energy storage. 646 I am here today to testify in support of HB 1640.
• People want to do clean. energy.
• this is currently in the definition of what constitutes. critical loads for public safety and agency rule
• , the PUC has suggested that we codify this definition. and remove the need for rule-making authority

Bills: HB14 , HB 106 , HB146 , HB267 , HB274 , HB 1127 , HB1359 , HB1393 , HB1584 , HB1640 , HB1710 , HB2152 , HCR101 , HJR8 , HR51

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• </c> Yesterday, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, H.
• and reliable energy as an alternative energy source from opposing nations.
• Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
• The bill shall be fiveinut rule.
• that are driving up on clean energy that are driving up energy<07:54:51.360><c> costs.

Bills: HB7006 , HR992

Keywords: appropriations, national security, foreign aid, transparency, democracy, House Resolution 992, H.Res. 992, HR 992, rule resolution, procedural rule, Rules Committee, Committee of the Whole, previous question, motion to recommit, waiver of points of order, closed rule, structured rule, FY2026 appropriations, consolidated appropriations, federal spending

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• The rules are suspended. Resolution 648 by Y.
• , not just the rules. from a handful of state agencies.
• what the rules are without having to hide it.
• We're gonna make it easier for them to know when those rules are changing.
• One that ensures that people still have a voice in how rules are made.

Bills: HB10 , HB 12 , HB147 , HB1522 , HB422 , HB675 , HB204 , HB748 , HB912

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• Considered a major rule, we pulled it out.
• HJR1099 is a direct result of HB1576, which was passed by the legislature last year regarding rules with
• HCR1100 is dealing with the rule to Yokoamanagement Enterprise Services that we discovered was major
• there any Commentary or notation we should know about this HDR1100 with the late change of the major rule

Bills: HJR1096 , HJR1097 , HJR1098 , HJR1099 , HJR1100 , HJR1096 , HJR1097 , HJR1098 , HJR1099 , HJR1100

Committee: House Administrative Rules

Keywords: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, major rule changes, joint resolution, legislative rule approval, Title 75, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC, licensing, compliance, enforcement, dispensary, grower, processor, patient access, health care authority

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• I would like to make a motion to suspend Rule 85 and Rule 822b and any other applicable Senate rules
• House Joint Resolution 1090 proves permanent rules for. energy and agricultural state agencies.
• Seb5, Senate rule 6-22B7, Senate rule 8-22A5, Senate rule 8-23A.
• rule eight.
• The motions, the rules that have been suspended, is Joint Rule SEB5, which suspends The joint rule as

Bills: HJR1088 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HB1370 , SB2154 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1095 , HJR1099 , HJR1100 , HB3021 , SB893 , SB206 , SB248 , SB259 , SB423 , SB563 , SB604 , SB633 , HJR1077 , SB667 , SB1224 , SB1257 , SB1264 , SB1319 , SB1360 , SB1437 , SB1531 , SB1543 , SB1806 , HB3004 , SB1572 , HB4342 , SB1618 , SB2 , SB237 , SB1632 , SB1687 , SB1726 , SB1859 , SB1894 , SB1461 , HB4432 , SB1948 , SB1589 , SJR52 , SR46 , HCR1030 , SB2071 , SB2182 , SB1451 , HJR1088 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1095 , HJR1096 , HJR1099 , HJR1100 , SB2185 , SB893 , HB3021 , SR46 , SB206 , SB237 , SB248 , SB259 , SB423 , SB563 , SB604 , SB625 , SB633 , SB667 , SB1224 , SB1257 , SB1264 , SB1319 , SB1360 , SB1378 , SB1437 , SB1531 , SB1543 , SB1572 , SB1618 , SB1632 , SB1687 , SB1726 , SB1806 , SB1859 , SB1894 , SB1948 , SB2071 , SJR52 , HB1370 , HJR1077 , SB2 , SB1451 , SB2182 , HCR1030

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry