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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><02:27:29.760><c> Guard</c> officers at our airports, Coast Guard officers at our airports, Coast
  • FEMA and the Coast Guard continue to go without funding.
  • FEMA and the Coast Guard unpaid.
  • </c> fund TSA, fund FEMA, fund the Coast fund TSA, fund FEMA, fund the Coast Guard,<02:52:57.840><c>
  • two</c> million of Coast Guard money for two million of Coast Guard money for two luxury<02:54:00.800
Bills: HB5103 , HR1131 , HR1135
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><02:52:05.359><c> Guard</c> Democrats are blocking the Coast Guard Democrats are blocking the Coast
  • </c> vote to fund Coast Guard, FEMA, the TSA? vote to fund Coast Guard, FEMA, the TSA?
  • </c> FEMA, Coast Guard, and the other FEMA, Coast Guard, and the other agencies.<03:05:52.319><c> And
  • This is about funding the Coast Guard, TSA, and this what's The Coast Guard, TSA, and this is what today's
  • </c> and the Coast Guard. I yield back. and the Coast Guard. I yield back.
Bills: HCR38 , HR1099 , HR1100 , HB6472 , SB723 , HR1095
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Coast Guard oversight into can add the Coast Guard oversight into this<01:40:19.440><c> discussion.
  • </c> discussions along with Coast Guard too. discussions along with Coast Guard too.
  • </c> States fully uh by the US Coast Guard. States fully uh by the US Coast Guard.
  • </c> The US Coast Guard is our regulator. The US Coast Guard is our regulator.
  • Coast Guard.
Summary: The committee heard SB 2694 SD2, which would authorize the Public Utilities Commission to create automatic adjustment mechanisms for water carriers, including a water carrier inflationary cost index, and to waive certain requirements under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Testimony was sharply divided. The Department of Transportation, Young Brothers, and several shipping, harbor, labor, and business-related supporters argued the bill would modernize regulation, reduce the need for large catch-up rate cases, and help keep rates aligned with rising costs. Young Brothers said its current rate-setting process is expensive and delayed, and that annual adjustments with guardrails such as a 5% cap and periodic full reviews would support sustainable operations and the state’s supply chain. Some supporters also said the company’s less-than-container-load service and required inter-island routes create costs that are not fully covered by current rates. Opponents, including the Consumer Advocate, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Food Industry Association, restaurant and chamber groups, and other businesses, argued the bill would lead to higher costs for consumers and businesses and should not move forward. Several testified that shipping costs already significantly affect pricing and that automatic increases would worsen the cost of living. The Consumer Advocate said Young Brothers should focus on cost control and implementing its business plan rather than automatic rate increases. The Maui Chamber and others pointed to a recent PUC decision that imposed a two-year stay on rate increases and said the bill would undermine that protection. Some opponents urged the committee to defer to the PUC’s regulatory authority. The PUC explained that it regulates water carriers as public utilities under existing statute and said it had recently approved a temporary rate increase while imposing a two-year stayout period on further increases, with emergency relief still possible. PUC members said they were still examining whether they have authority to adopt the proposed WICI mechanism by rule and wanted legislative clarity. In response to questions, the PUC said it prefers the current two-year stayout as reflected in its order. Young Brothers also clarified that it serves less-than-container-load cargo, that some routes and services are cross-subsidized because they are not profitable, and that an independent observer is being put in place to monitor implementation of its updated business plan. The transcript ended with the committee still taking questions; no final vote or disposition on the bill was shown.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Guard) approved.
  • So I would suggest that the best thing we could do would be to work with the Coast Guard to try to get
  • Yeah, the language we have in the bill is from the Coast Guard, so that's Coast Guard language that we're
  • This is the way I understand it would not need to have Coast Guard approval.
  • There are not any Coast Guard approved children's life jackets right now that have reflective material
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • He says he is currently still serving in the Air National Guard.
  • He is in the Kentucky National Guard.”
  • </c><00:14:35.720><c> ma'am</c><00:14:36.240><c> we</c> Coast Guard space force yes ma'am we Coast Guard
  • </c><00:15:47.560><c> all</c> National Guard all National Guard all right<00:15:49.600><c> good</c><00
  • As you know, my father is in the National Guard. He is a colonel."
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection met for its third meeting of the 2025 session. After opening formalities, the committee took up House Bill 369, sponsored by Representative Hart and presented with Sean Butler of the Kentucky Police Chiefs Association and Ashland Police Chief Todd Kelly. They explained the bill clarifies KRS 95.495 regarding vacation or annual leave for police chiefs and local agencies by providing guidance on how the 15 days of leave may be administered. Representative Blandon asked whether the issue was in statute or tied to the retirement system, and Representative Moore asked whether the bill could affect officers’ ability to take time off in emergencies; the sponsors said it would not and would instead allow local policy to address those situations. The committee then voted on HB 369. The motion passed unanimously with favorable expression, with all members voting yes. Representative Wesley requested permission to explain his vote after the roll call. Following the vote, the committee shifted to a Military Kids Day recognition segment, with members and guests introducing themselves and sharing their military service backgrounds and family connections to the armed forces. The remainder of the meeting was largely ceremonial, featuring remarks from legislators, military families, and children describing their parents’ service in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, and related branches. The chair thanked the families for their sacrifices, noted activities planned for the day, and recognized the Adjutant General’s wife, Miss Lamberton. At the end of the meeting, a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Coast Guard approved.
  • </c><00:05:11.199><c> Guard</c> us G CG Coast Guard us G CG Coast Guard approv<00:05:12.960><c> um</c
  • Yeah, the language we have in the bill is from the Coast Guard, so that's Coast Guard language that we're
  • </c><00:09:15.000><c> Guard</c> Coast Guard so that's Coast Guard Coast Guard so that's Coast Guard language
  • </c><00:10:23.600><c> Guard</c> except for maybe maybe on a Coast Guard except for maybe maybe on a Coast
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Coast Coast Guard<00:26:55.120><c> myself</c><00:26:55.720><c> personally</c><00:26:56.320><c> ma'am
  • The Coast Guard is still part of it. We follow their orders.
  • The Coast Guard is still part of it. We follow their orders.
  • The Coast Guard has the official authority of it right now.
  • </c> boort the Coast Guard has the official boort the Coast Guard has the official authority<00:33:33.519
Summary: The committee heard several transportation and arts-related measures. HB 307 on special member plates drew written support from Protect Ohana, and HB 531 on a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center specialty plate received strong support from the Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society, both emphasizing cancer research, patient care, outreach, and public awareness. HB 706 would require skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, and HB 1231 would expand red light photo enforcement; both drew support from transportation and safety advocates, while the Judiciary raised concerns about citation volume, staffing, manual processing, and the need for consultation and a phased rollout. The committee also discussed HB 54, which increases penalties for repeated excessive speeding offenses; the Attorney General’s office supported the enforcement rationale and fingerprinting language, while the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing it adds harsh penalties and jail time despite broader efforts to reduce excessive punishment. For the camera-enforcement bills, the Department of Transportation said the red-light and speed-camera programs would be expanded gradually, with existing intersections converted first and additional locations added over time, and noted that the system would require about $2 million and significant automation for the Judiciary. The Judiciary repeatedly asked for more time, public input on camera locations, and effective dates that would allow staffing and system changes. On HB 1166, which funds the automated speed enforcement program, DOT proposed technical amendments to make the citations non-moving violations and to align the statute with the red-light program; the Judiciary again said it had no position on the policy but needed time and consultation to absorb the workload. HB 235, a North Shore red-light imaging bill, drew similar Judiciary concerns and support from a testifier who said enforcement would improve compliance and reduce crashes. The committee also heard HB 1159 on commercial harbor evacuations, with Hawaii Emergency Management Agency supporting the bill as a way to give harbor masters enforceable authority to order vessels out during emergencies. The discussion focused on whether the measure would affect all commercial harbor users, including smaller fishing vessels, and whether it would conflict with Coast Guard authority; the bill’s proponents said it would let the state enforce orders already issued by the captain of the port and protect cargo lanes during crises. Finally, HB 17 on the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority was described by HCDA as a housekeeping and structural bill that would update its purposes, allow it to assist other agencies, and replace multiple county boards with a single program reporting to the 17-member board. DHHL supported the bill because of potential transit and infrastructure benefits for Kapolei and nearby homestead developments, and committee members discussed future financing tools such as improvement districts, TIF, and other mechanisms to fund infrastructure early in the development process.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (10/17/2025)

State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Vermont Vermont National Guard. Vermont Vermont National Guard.
  • </c> the National Guard itself. the National Guard itself.
  • Uh, some refer to it as defund the guard, not defend the guard.
  • </c> defund the guard, not defend the guard. defund the guard, not defend the guard.
  • Guard in that state.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Jan 15th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Any day now—in fact, I'm hoping tomorrow—we get a determination from the Coast Guard on the vertical
  • of the Coast Guard coming very soon, very bluntly, may I ask, do we have any, and I am on the committee
  • We're looking at getting that out as soon as possible, so when the Coast Guard makes the decision.
  • And as you see in this chart, the Coast Guard in America, where Steve used to work, maritime boats are
  • And as you see in this chart, you know, the Coast Guard, Hall in America, where Steve used to work, you
Summary: The committee first met in brief executive session and advanced Senate Bill 5989 without recommendation to the Ways and Means Committee. Staff explained the bill would redistribute sales tax on aircraft fuel, affecting general fund revenue, which was why it was better suited for Ways and Means. The motion passed by voice vote. The committee then heard a presentation from Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith on WSDOT’s 2025 work and 2026 priorities. She highlighted agency reorganization, safety initiatives, preservation needs, bridge strikes and storm damage, ferry service improvements, major projects such as Revive I-5, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, fish passage work, and preparations for the World Cup. Members praised the department’s communication and work, and asked about additional paving and preservation funding; Meredith said WSDOT had prepared projects that could be advanced if more money were available. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary John Vizina and staffer Jenna Forty followed with a detailed briefing on vessel and terminal preservation. They described the aging fleet, the need for new hybrid-electric vessels, the governor’s proposed funding for three additional ferries and life-extension work on older vessels, and the importance of terminal upgrades such as Fauntleroy. Senators asked about service contingency planning, the cost and timing of hybrid versus diesel vessels, and whether additional vessels would require rebidding; staff said hybrid-electric construction is the fastest path and that any expansion would depend on statutory direction and legal review. The committee then heard from local government representatives on preservation and storm recovery. The Association of Washington Cities and the Transportation Improvement Board described city road and bridge needs, limited local funding, and the importance of sustained preservation investment and programmatic grants. County representatives from the Washington State Association of County Engineers, Snohomish County, and the County Road Administration Board discussed the December flooding, road washouts, bridge damage, and recovery costs, emphasizing that counties face large preservation backlogs and need state and federal help for repairs and resiliency.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • SENATOR MERTON IS GOING TO TALK TO US ABOUT FLORIDA STATE GUARD AND SENATOR MERTON, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED
  • FLORIDA STATE GUARD IS IN SUPPORT OF THIS BILL PACKAGE.
  • AND CHILDREN OF ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE GUARD.
  • WE KNOW THE 5 MILLION GO TO OUR ACTIVE FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD AND WE WANT DON'T WANT TO TAKE A WAY TO
  • ARMED FORCES INCLUDES UNITED STATES ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS, SPACE COAST AND COAST GUARD.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mobile County Legislation Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Mobile County Legislation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, I will say, you know, we're always trying to help the Coast Guard and the Navy.
  • trying<00:07:53.919><c> to</c><00:07:54.000><c> help</c><00:07:54.160><c> the</c><00:07:54.319><c> Coast
  • </c><00:07:54.479><c> Guard</c><00:07:54.800><c> and</c><00:07:54.879><c> the</c> trying to help the
  • Coast Guard and the trying to help the Coast Guard and the Navy.<00:07:55.360><c> So,</c><00:07:55.520
Bills: HB308 , HB308
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Appropriations Feb 5th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Coast Guard District 7, those individuals that are in charge of that, made a decision to go to Level
  • Coast Guard District 7, specifically the Air Boss at that time, to start flying our aircraft in support
  • Coast Guard and Operation Vigilant Century. We have asked for reimbursement.
  • Coast Guard and Operation Vigilant Century. we have asked for reimbursement.
  • If we have issues with Coast Guard and they need to deal with folks coming over our border directly into
Summary: The committee took up four bills before moving to a broader discussion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Trust Fund. SB 434, which would prohibit counties from increasing a home’s assessed value because the owner installed wind mitigation measures, was presented as a homeowner protection measure and reported favorably. CS/SB 110, clarifying that certain 98-year-or-longer residential leaseholders remain eligible for the homestead exemption even if the lease ends at death, was also reported favorably without opposition. SB 856, requiring online real estate listing platforms to display estimated ad valorem taxes using prescribed calculation methods and not the current owner’s tax bill, drew supportive testimony from property appraisers, Zillow, and local government groups; members emphasized transparency for buyers, especially first-time homebuyers, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then spent most of the meeting on SPB 7040, which would recreate and extend the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Supporters, including the Division of Emergency Management, argued the fund is needed for hurricanes, flooding, other disasters, and rapid response operations, and said the extension preserves legislative oversight that would otherwise lapse. Opponents from advocacy and policy groups argued the fund has been used too broadly, especially for immigration-related detention and enforcement activities, and criticized the lack of tighter guardrails and transparency. They cited deaths in detention facilities, the use of emergency dollars for non-disaster purposes, and concerns about political favoritism and public accountability. Director Kevin Guthrie testified at length in support of the extension, explaining that the fund is used for natural, man-made, and technological emergencies, that reimbursements from federal and other sources are returned to the fund, and that the state has used it for hurricanes, flooding, civil unrest, international evacuations, and immigration-related operations under Operation Vigilant Sentry. He said the division has sought federal reimbursement for some expenses and that the fund helps the state respond quickly when emergencies arise. Members questioned the size of the fund, the amount spent on immigration-related activities, the status of federal reimbursements, and whether lawmakers should have more oversight or unannounced access to detention facilities. The bill discussion remained ongoing in the portion provided, with no final vote on SPB 7040 shown in the transcript excerpt.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Mar 11th, 2025

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • And certainly the inspection is fine. ...into a three-week period hitting the Treasure Coast.
  • When I drive on the west coast of Florida and having gone through that, I think we're going to look at
  • When I drive on the west coast of Florida and having gone through Perry almost every week, I see really
  • and the National Guard and State Guard literally extract residents from their homes who just couldn't
  • get out in a place that people have known. state guard, literally extract residents from their homes
Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources considered several environmental and infrastructure bills, most of them sponsored or presented by Senator McLean, along with measures on stormwater, wastewater, brownfields, marine facilities, and a confirmation package. SB 492 on mitigation banking would allow mitigation credits to be purchased outside an impact area when local credits are unavailable, with distance-based multipliers and a statutory credit release schedule; Senator Smith raised concerns about how far credits could be moved from the impacted ecosystem, while supporters said the bill would preserve net environmental benefit and provide predictability. The bill was reported favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. SB 800 would update Florida’s battery recycling program and require manufacturers to support more robust recycling and disposal information, prompted by testimony from waste, recycling, and industry groups describing truck, landfill, and facility fires caused by batteries. SB 1228 would advance a spring restoration project for Kentucky Springs and the Santa Fe spring flows by allowing JEA to amend a compliance plan to deliver more than 35 million gallons per day of reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it was reported favorably without debate. SB 796 would create a general permit for distributed wastewater treatment systems to help local governments address failing septic tanks, and SB 736 would update the Brownfields program with technical changes, revised definitions, and a change allowing smaller ownership interests to participate in cleanup efforts; both were reported favorably after supportive testimony. SB 810 on stormwater management required annual inspections of local government waterways and drainage works before hurricane season, motivated by flooding after recent storms. Senators Harrell and Smith questioned who would be responsible for inspections and repairs, the scope of structures covered, and the fiscal impact, and the sponsor said the bill would be refined to better define responsibilities and possibly narrow the scope to higher-risk infrastructure. The bill drew opposition from the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Stormwater Association, but also strong support from senators who emphasized the need for better preparedness; it was reported favorably. SB 1162 on water access facilities would add a clean marine manufacturer designation, provide a lease fee discount, and include parking for boat-hauling vehicles and trailers in the grant program; it was reported favorably. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of five Florida Inland Navigation District appointees, and Senator DeSantis? no, Senator DeCeglie recorded affirmative votes on SB 492, SB 800, and SB 1228 before adjournment.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • PG&E really worked with Redwood Coast Energy Authority and others on the Redwood Coast Airport microgrid
  • Coast Guard as well to complete the process.
  • Coast Guard and U.S.
  • Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps are included in both sides.
  • Coast Guard, and that's pretty much it.
Summary: The Select Committee on Climate Innovation and Infrastructure held a hearing focused on emerging technologies for climate resilience and infrastructure. The first panel discussed the Calistoga Resiliency Center, a utility-driven microgrid that keeps the city powered during public safety power shutoffs using hydrogen fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, and liquid hydrogen storage. PG&E described microgrids as a resilience tool but emphasized that cost remains the main barrier to wider deployment. Energy Vault explained the project’s design, its ability to provide at least 48 hours of backup power on a small parcel of land, and its use of green hydrogen and battery storage to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. A Calistoga councilmember and NCPA representative also discussed the Lodi Energy Center hydrogen project, saying it could help decarbonize power generation and transportation, but that federal and state funding changes, tax credit timing, and other policy shifts have made the project difficult to advance. The Green Hydrogen Coalition supported the Calistoga model as a blueprint and urged policy changes to create demand and reduce barriers for renewable hydrogen, including addressing behind-the-meter rules and recognizing hydrogen in state energy planning. The second panel focused on water resilience and desalination, with the California Desal Association and Oneka Technologies discussing wave-powered desalination for the City of Fort Bragg. Cal Desal said California’s changing hydrology, reduced snowpack, and drought conditions make local water supply options increasingly important, but noted that conventional desalination is expensive and slow to permit. Oneka described its offshore, wave-powered system as a zero-electricity desalination technology that produces drinking water without greenhouse gas emissions and with limited land use, and said the Fort Bragg pilot is intended to demonstrate the technology under California conditions. The company and Cal Desal both stressed that permitting is a major obstacle, with the project requiring multiple agencies and a timeline far longer than in other jurisdictions. They also said the technology’s autonomous operation could improve water resilience because it does not depend on the electrical grid. The final panel featured the Climate Foundation’s marine permaculture proposal, which aims to restore kelp forests and support carbon removal and coastal food systems. The presenter said warming oceans and nutrient loss have devastated kelp forests along the California coast and argued that offshore platforms that raise and lower seaweed to access nutrients and sunlight could help regenerate ecosystems while producing food, feed, fertilizer, and carbon benefits. He said the technology has shown strong growth rates and storm resilience in other regions, but that California permitting remains a major hurdle, involving 17 state and federal agencies. He proposed a streamlined, code-based permitting approach for smaller projects and said the group is seeking matching funds to complete a first California pilot. Throughout the hearing, members and witnesses repeatedly highlighted the tension between innovation and the high cost, complexity, and length of California’s permitting and funding processes.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary A May 12th, 2026

Judiciary A

Transcript Highlights:
  • I don't know that private security guards are, in most cases.
  • , armed security guard.
  • How does that compare to what the security guard training is?
  • You got a security guard that has 24 hours of training, okay?
  • But a poorly trained security guard are who has a I absolutely do, but a poorly trained security guard
Committee: Senate Judiciary A
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • PG&E really worked with Redwood Coast Energy Authority and others on the Redwood Coast Airport microgrid
  • Coast Guard as well to complete the process.
  • Coast Guard and U.S.
  • Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps are included on both sides.
  • Coast Guard, and that's pretty much it.
Summary: The select committee on Climate Innovation and Infrastructure heard presentations on emerging climate-related technologies and the policy and permitting barriers affecting their deployment. The first panel focused on the Calistoga Resiliency Center, a utility-partnered microgrid using liquid hydrogen, fuel cells, and batteries to keep the city powered during public safety power shutoffs. PG&E described microgrids as a resilience tool, but emphasized that the main barrier is economics, not regulation, and outlined its community microgrid tariff, enablement program, and incentive funding. Energy Vault said the Calistoga project is a proof of concept for a bankable, zero-emission, high-density resiliency solution, while the Green Hydrogen Coalition and local officials argued that California needs clearer demand signals and policy fixes to make green hydrogen and similar projects viable at scale. The discussion also noted that the Lodi Energy Center hydrogen transition remains stalled because of lost federal and state funding and tighter tax credit timelines, making the project uneconomic for now. The second panel addressed water resilience through desalination, with the California Desal Association describing the state’s growing need for local, drought-resilient water supplies and the long, expensive permitting timelines that have slowed conventional desal projects. Oneka Technologies presented its wave-powered offshore desalination system for Fort Bragg, which produces drinking water without electricity or land use and is designed to reduce impacts on marine life. The company said the project has required coordination with at least eight agencies and roughly a 36-month permitting process for a one-year pilot, and that California’s process is much slower than in other jurisdictions. Committee members asked about maintenance, environmental safeguards, and whether data from projects elsewhere could help streamline future approvals. A third presentation, by the Climate Foundation, described marine permaculture as a way to restore kelp forests and create carbon and agricultural benefits by moving seaweed platforms up and down to access nutrients and sunlight. The speaker said the approach could support food, feed, fertilizer, and biostimulant products while also sequestering carbon, but that California permitting is fragmented across 17 state and federal agencies. He urged a one-stop, code-based permitting system for small projects and suggested that California could learn from faster approval models in Australia and the Philippines. No votes were taken during the hearing.