Bills: HB145, HB311

Keywords: HB145, scrap tires, scrap tire disposal, illegal dumping, ADEM, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, environmental enforcement, Class 2 municipality, municipal court, local enforcement, delegation agreement, primacy, waste management, tire recycling, tire hauling, environmental quality act, misdemeanor penalties, Class A misdemeanor, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor

Bills: HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145, HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate

Bills: HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145, HB66, HB79, HB95, HB145

Keywords: elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate

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• <00:13:36.839> Chairman, primacy? Senator. Yeah. Chairman, primacy? Senator. Yeah.
• , it is like primacy to get the primacy, it is like primacy to get the primacy, we<00:21:23.680><
• in those getting that primacy.
• <00:26:48.920> One for primacy? Question mark. One for primacy? Question mark.
• important as we seek primacy. important as we seek primacy. Okay. Okay. Okay.

Bills: SJ0001

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

Transcript Highlights:

• Some challenges remain in obtaining primacy.
• And should have a more streamlined process to obtain primacy.
• for a Class VI primacy.
• If we can get ...states primacy faster.
• If each B.A. were to grant primacy to the states that are in the queue and are pursuing primacy, it's

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• Okay, and so we have primacy? Yes, sir.
• The federal government gave Louisiana primacy.
• It's going to give the state primacy. That's correct. Correct.
• Yeah, to keep your primacy. Your audit, right? Yes, sir. To keep your primacy. Correct. Right? Yes.
• I was involved with the primacy.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• It's just like if you, you know, you're primacially in this room.
• It's just like if you, you know, you're primacially in this room.
• It's just like if you, you know, you're primacially in this room.
• primacially you're in this room. primacially you're in this room.
• You actually primacially something.

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery

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• If the General Assembly had intended to limit primacy only to planning commissions, you all certainly
• If the General Assembly had intended to limit primacy only to planning commissions, you all certainly
• If the General Assembly had intended to limit primacy only to planning commissions, you all certainly
• If the General Assembly had intended to limit primacy only to planning commissions, you all certainly
• to ordinances issued by granting primacy to ordinances issued by all<00:20:34.080> local<00:20

Keywords: 958, all

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• Now we're asking for primacy under our rules.
• I've been doing primacy, I've been working on CO2 since 2010. This isn't new for us by the way.
• We asked for primacy in 2022 and sent our application up last year.
• We withdrew our application at the end of the year for class 6 primacy.
• And so we as an agency are, have primacy from PHMSA.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We have that primacy now.
• When you say primacy, you're talking about ownership.
• Chairman wants to run with our primacy process, it'll all be at OCD.
• We're taking over primacy over Class 6; that is the goal.
• That's where the impetus for the primacy application came from.

Keywords: 996, all

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• We do have primacy for that class two program.
• That's all around our primacy application for Class VI.
• We have that primacy now.
• When you say primacy, you're talking about primacy and regulation, oversight.
• Take over primacy. Mr.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

Transcript Highlights:

• discussion surrounding um the uh primacy discussion surrounding um the uh primacy and<00:32:29.200
• Um, Director Parfett, you know, talked about the requirements of primacy.
• Um, Director Parfett, you know, talked about the requirements of primacy.
• Um, Director Parfett, you know, talked about the requirements of primacy.
• Um, Director Parfett, you know, talked about the requirements of primacy.

Bills: HB0120, HB0043, HB0128

Keywords: energy production, natural gas, industrial sovereignty, manufacturing, tax exemptions, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Primacy is—Is it just me, or is this—It's not just you, it's the mic.
• The move to establish primacy is worthwhile, and the bill has some other positives too.
• There will be a rulemaking later this year on the Class 6 primacy bill.
• New Mexico already has primacy on Class 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
• But by putting this framework in place, New Mexico can apply for Class 6 primacy.

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• a result of the permitting and the expedited process, and it protects from any adverse impacts to primacy
• So, we're satisfied with those changes to that section, and we won't have any issues related to primacy
• any adverse and it protects uh from any adverse impacts<00:29:49.360> to<00:29:49.760> primacy
• So, we're satisfied impacts to primacy.
• or compliance with the to primacy or compliance with the environmental<00:30:03.520> standards.

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

Transcript Highlights:

• In December 2022, the Railroad Commission, at our section, applied for Class VI primacy to enable the
• Independent of the EPA speeding up industry growth, the industry is cautiously optimistic that that primacy
• They have applied for primacy, as was previously mentioned, and they may be granted that.
• The Texas Railroad Commission... is highly likely to get primacy over carbon storage wells, Class 6 wells

Bills: HB1647, HB2612, HB3125, HB3158, HB3240, HB3506, HB3516, HB3707

Keywords: carbon sequestration, environmental policy, Texas, energy, climate change, regulatory council, geothermal energy, workforce development, education and training, energy industry, apprenticeship, energy production, energy policy, renewable energy, state council, administrative law, public information, transparency, government accountability, judicial process

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• In December 2022, the Railroad Commission at our direction applied for Class 6 primacy to enable the
• The industry is cautiously optimistic that that primacy may come to Texas this calendar year.
• Uh, um, they have applied for primacy as, as was previously mentioned.
• The Texas Railroad Commission is highly likely to get primacy over carbon storage wells, classic wells

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• We call primacy so that we can have our own state surface water permitting program.
• We'll do the rules by 2026 and 2027 and apply for primacy.
• Speaker, gentlemen, when we apply for primacy, we cannot have less stringent laws.
• Then we can apply for primacy from the EPA. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• We'll be applying in 2027 for that primacy from the EPA.

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• number one, a state surface water permitting program in place, and then number two, that we take over primacy
• All states with NPDES primacy have permit fees.
• the real critical piece of developing the state surface water permitting system and then looking at primacy
• and so we constantly have to interface between the EPA and NMED, since NMED doesn't currently have primacy
• There is state primacy, or the state of New Mexico taking over the NPDES permit program.

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• We also handle geothermal permitting, uranium mines, and are seeking primacy from the EPA to be the sole
• The Railroad Commission has had enforcement primacy from the EPA over geothermal injection wells since
• Until the state receives primacy, the EPA directly implements the UIC program through its regional offices
• The statute to require the state to pursue primacy for Class six UIC program.
• We originally submitted our application for primacy for Class 6 wells in December of 2022.

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• We also handle geothermal permitting, uranium mines, and are seeking... primacy from the EPA to be the
• The Railroad Commission has had enforcement primacy from the EPA over geothermal injection wells since
• Until a state receives primacy the EPA directly implements the UIC program through its regional offices
• framework for projects involving the capture, injection, sequestration, or storage of CO2. to pursue primacy
• We originally submitted our application for primacy for Class 6 wells in December. 2022, have been working

Keywords: 1184, house, all