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• Remember, the bonding rule is part of the large fluid mineral releasing rule.
• Remember, the bonding rule is part of the large fluid mineral releasing rule.
• </c> is part of the large fluid mineral is part of the large fluid mineral releasing<00:14:48.079><c>
• So um right state one, 150 a per lease.
• So if on a on an individual lease.

Bills: SJ0001

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all

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• Leasing Act to authorize the State of Wyoming to administer and manage mineral leasing on federal lands
• And um mineral leases.
• Mineral Leasing Act to amend the Federal Mineral Leasing Act to authorize<00:04:17.600><c> the</c><00
• Mineral Leasing Act.
• And in through the Mineral Leasing Act.

Bills: SJ0001

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all

Bills: SJ0001, SF0017

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

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• Welcome to our first House Minerals Committee meeting for the 2026 session.
• </c><00:56:43.040><c> Uh,</c> closely with the minerals committee.
• Uh, closely with the minerals committee.
• Pope this summer to present at the July Minerals Committee meeting. But with that, I believe Mr.
• </c> the um July Minerals Committee meeting. the um July Minerals Committee meeting.

Bills: SJ0001, SF0017

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

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• already in place, those holes that are already drilled, to those cavities where oil, gas, and other minerals
• already in place, those holes that are already drilled, to those cavities where oil, gas, and other minerals
• already in place, those holes that are already drilled, to those cavities where oil, gas, and other minerals
• already in place, those holes that are already drilled, to those cavities where oil, gas, and other minerals

Bills: SB174, SB174

Keywords: business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, SB174, alternative energy, alternative energy wells, alternative energy facility, geothermal, geothermal energy, subsurface energy, energy storage, energy capture, energy generation, hydropower, solar energy, oil and gas well conversion, well conversion, plugging and abandonment

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• House Minerals Committee. We appreciate everyone that's here today with us on this Friday morning.
• To put this in perspective, there are currently two leased tracks at county facilities, one in Sweetwater
• I'd say that that would actually discourage any new operator from wanting to come into the state to lease
• c><01:05:19.839><c> to</c> Racing first entered and decided to Racing first entered and decided to lease
• </c> lease their track in Campbell County. lease their track in Campbell County.

Bills: SF0045, SJ0001

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• Does it make sense to lease it?
• So how much is this lease?
• And, you know, why not mining or grazing leases or other commercial leases?
• or mineral material lease without public auction, contingent on certain determinations.
• Requiring leases to go back out to auction once a lease expires, and it could be a short-term lease,

Bills: HB2150, HB2262, HB2267, HB2268, HB2351, HB2425, HB2426, HB2427, HB2755, HB2781, HB2913, HB2943, HB2956, HB2975, HB2985, HB4009

Keywords: state land department, mineral lease, renewals, indexed royalties, land use planning, auditor general, five-year plans, geospatial data, Arizona Geological Survey, resource analysis, geographic information systems, wildlife protection, public nuisance, renewable energy, wind farm, solar farm, residential property, public health, local regulations, state land

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• mineral materials lease without public auction if the Commissioner determines that the lease is in substantial
• The bill also prohibits the Land Department from requiring the holder of a valid mineral lease or common
• or mineral materials lease without public auction if the Commissioner if the Commissioner determines
• mineral lease or common variety mineral lease of state lands that are located within the boundaries
• The bill allows the Land Department Commissioner to renew an existing mineral or mineral materials lease

Bills: HB2014, HB2055, HB2145, HB2150, HB2696, HB2755, HB2763, HB2781, HB2782, HB2787, HB2795, HB2889, HB2975, HB2985, HB2986, HCM2009, HCR2020, HCR2038

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, Arizona Revised Statutes, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, state land department, mineral lease, renewals

Bills: SB2596, SB3002, SB3067

Keywords: government leases, state entities, real property, affordable leasing, budget impact, green infrastructure, urban development, sustainability, environment, climate change, public health, Hawaii State Planning Act, land records, registration, surveys, subdivision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Water and Culture and the Arts and on Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 3173, which would create a cultural training pilot program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources, administered by DOBOR, for commercial permit holders operating in Lahaina Harbor. Testimony was largely supportive from Lahaina Strong, which said the bill responds to community concerns and would help commercial operators return with greater cultural understanding and respect. Supporters framed the measure as a way to rebuild Lahaina intentionally and strengthen relationships between industry and community. Opposition came from Trilogy Excursions and the Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaii. They said they already provide or encourage cultural education, but argued the bill as written is too broad, potentially mandatory, and could create hiring and operational problems for businesses trying to restart after the fire. They asked that any program be voluntary, collaborative, and practical, with clearer details on who must take the training, how often it would be offered, and how it would be coordinated. In response to questions, a witness said most operators would likely participate if the training were accessible and well-marketed, but that the harbor’s limited current operations and staggered rebuilding make timing important. After testimony and questions, the chairs said they appreciated the comments but wanted to move the bill forward without amendments because of a filing deadline, noting that timing and other issues could be worked out in later committees with DLNR, OHA, and stakeholders. Both committees then voted to pass SB 3173 unamended, with one member excused in each committee.

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• . mineral, or bromine are minerals.
• In other words, if the oil and gas gas lease says that there's a grant of oil, gas, and other minerals
• So it's between the operator and the mineral owner is the lease.
• So again, if the lease says you have to pay for oil, gas, and other minerals.
• in leases, then all this bill... is saying is the legislature is clarifying that other minerals include

Bills: HB3619, HB3652, HB4572, HB4891, HB4941, HB5103, HB5105, HB5106, HB5224, HB5600

Keywords: surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards

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• I think it's fine for them to seek the lease.
• order or ratify a lease.
• Have you seen a memorandum of lease agreement?
• You have to have the lease.
• You have to have the lease because it's the rules to play in the game.

Bills: HB3619, HB3652, HB4572, HB4891, HB4941, HB5103, HB5105, HB5106, HB5224, HB5600

Keywords: surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards

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• House Bill 2786 adds the gross proceeds of sales or gross income derived from the business of leasing
• saying that we're going to apply the same tax treatment in this circumstance if the textbooks are leased

Bills: HB2120, HB2173, HB2261, HB2786, HB2792

Keywords: property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes, property tax, electronic communication, tax assessment, tax correction, real estate, agriculture, tax classification, land use, nonprofit organizations, transaction privilege tax, tax exemption, textbook rental, education, business leasing

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• This bill repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to
• But the current lease restriction limits their ability to rent the homes that they actually build.
• </c><00:09:19.360><c> restriction</c> Uh but the current lease restriction Uh but the current lease restriction
• </c> business to lease business to lease different<00:11:56.320><c> properties,</c><00:11:57.280><c>
• It was the first time that I knew that there was this prohibition on leasing for 1 year.

Bills: HB1743, HB2122, HB1756, HB1837, HB1729, HB2559

Keywords: owner-builder, exemption, housing crisis, contractor, leasing restrictions, affordable housing, construction, regulations, teacher housing, housing vouchers, teacher retention, Hawaii Department of Education, hard-to-staff schools, housing, first-time home buyers, savings account, tax deductions, homeownership, savings accounts, tax deduction

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on several housing-related bills. HB 1743 would expand the owner-builder exemption by repealing a leasing restriction and requiring notice when a leased residential structure was built by an unlicensed contractor. Subcontractors Association of Hawaii and the Contractors Licensing Board opposed the bill, warning it could encourage unlicensed contracting and weaken consumer protections, while Hawaii Realtors, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, BIA Hawaii, and others supported it as a way to increase housing flexibility. After questions about whether licensed electrical and plumbing work would still be required, the committee voted to pass HB 1743 with amendments and a defective date. The committee also heard and advanced HB 2122 HD1 on teacher housing, which would create a teacher housing assistance program using vouchers from the teachers housing revolving fund. Testimony included support from the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus, and individuals, with the Office of Collective Bargaining in opposition and the Department of Education offering comments. The bill was voted out as is. The committee then considered HB 1756 and HB 1837, both updating the individual housing account program to reflect current housing prices; supporters including Housing Hawaii’s Future and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs said the limits were outdated and needed inflation adjustments, and HB 1756 was passed with amendments while HB 1837 was deferred as nearly identical. HB 1729 would disallow the state home mortgage interest deduction for second homes. Hawaii Realtors opposed it, while Housing Hawaii’s Future supported it as a way to prioritize first-time homebuyers and reduce competition from second-home buyers. The chair noted a possible revenue savings estimate and the committee passed the bill with amendments, with several reservations. Finally, HB 2559 would prohibit real estate brokers from marketing residential property to limited exclusive groups of buyers, which the Office of Consumer Protection said needed an enforcement clarification and the Realtors said could affect some legitimate private-listing situations. The chair proposed replacing the outright ban with a disclosure requirement for private listings, and the committee passed HB 2559 with amendments. The hearing then adjourned after the chair thanked members, staff, and the public.

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• It basically is allowing a lease of a state land parcel to sublease that out for grazing to another livestock
• /c><00:02:09.520><c> of</c><00:02:09.679><c> of</c><00:02:10.080><c> a</c> basically is allowing a lease
• of of a basically is allowing a lease of of a state<00:02:10.640><c> land</c><00:02:10.959><c> parcel
• </c><00:04:29.840><c> But</c><00:04:29.919><c> happy</c> would not require a sub lease.
• But happy would not require a sub lease.

Bills: HJ0002, SF0118, SF0016

Keywords: mineral royalties, federal lands, Wyoming, revenue, education funding, transportation funding, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eminent domain, water projects, legislative approval, state funding, land acquisition, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management, 916

Bills: HJ0002, SF0118, SF0016

Keywords: mineral royalties, federal lands, Wyoming, revenue, education funding, transportation funding, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eminent domain, water projects, legislative approval, state funding, land acquisition, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management, 916

Bills: HB148, HB203, HB360, HB552, HB 1244, HB 1284, HB1533, HJR30, HB148, HB203, HJR30

Keywords: residential property, ad valorem tax, leasing, property appraisal, fair market rent, housing affordability, appraised value, tax limitation, housing market, affordable housing, leased residential real property, rent control, Texas Tax Code, property tax, residential leasing, homestead, tax code, appraisal review board, real estate sales, property tax relief

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• This is this is minerals rainy day fund.
• revenue to reinvest back into mineral revenue to reinvest back into minerals<00:40:44.400><c> um</c>
• I'll minerals um for obvious reasons.
• minerals minerals uh<00:41:07.119><c> interim</c><00:41:07.599><c> committee</c><00:41:08.319><c> um
• Produce more minerals. Rare for you. Produce more minerals.

Bills: SF0102, SF0123, SF0021, SF0099

Keywords: energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation

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• You have three eyes, two excused. >> That bill has snuck by the minerals committee, Senate Minerals Committee
• You have three eyes, two excused. >> That bill has snuck by the minerals committee, Senate Minerals Committee
• You have three eyes, two excused. >> That bill has snuck by the minerals committee, Senate Minerals Committee
• You have three eyes, two excused. >> That bill has snuck by the minerals committee, Senate Minerals Committee
• So 220,000 or so that it's asking for. our heritage mineral industry. our heritage mineral industry.

Bills: SF0102, SF0123, SF0021, SF0099

Keywords: energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation

Bills: HB2089, HB2090, HB2092, HB2120, HB2138, HB2173, HB2273, HB2693, HB2786

Keywords: retirement benefits, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, property tax exemption, disability, veterans, widows, income limits, Arizona Revised Statutes

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• Requires<00:12:24.200><c> each</c><00:12:24.440><c> lease</c><00:12:24.760><c> that</c><00:12:25.040>
• premises, and to terminate the lease for refusal or violation.
• So, thank you. on the lease premises, and to terminate on the lease premises, and to terminate the<00
• :12:40.839><c> lease</c><00:12:41.120><c> for</c><00:12:41.240><c> refusal</c><00:12:41.800><c> or</c
• </c> the lease for refusal or violation. the lease for refusal or violation.

Bills: SB2319, SB2407, SB2489, SB2153, SB2321, SB2805, SB3010, SB2892, SB2595, SB2781

Keywords: agriculture, biosecurity, grant funding, food security, climate resiliency, agricultural development, Hawaii Island, property manager, agribusiness, state employment, invasive species, lease provisions, environment, food safety, farmers, local food systems, rural development, livestock, forage grasses, pest management