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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 5197 by Bell relates to the eligibility of ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water drainage to
- HB 5197 by Bell relates to the eligibility of ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water drainage to
- HB 5197 by Bell relates to the eligibility of ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water drainage to
- HB5599 by Isaac relates to water conservation.
- To boil water notices issued by public drinking water supply systems for the Committee on Natural Resources
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 12th, 2026 at 01:34 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- The fifth is for water conservation or recycling, treatment, or reuse of water.
- The Water Trust Fund also receives annual distributions from both the Water Trust Fund and an 8-1 net
- The 2026 Water Trust Fund distribution is 4.4 million.
- You have these mutual domestic water systems run by volunteers who also support water systems in public
- Really good questions around the Water Trust Board.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The second amendment sponsored by Representative Waters is WAIL 266.
- The second-to-last amendment is WAIL 268, sponsored by Representative Waters.
- Waters? Nay, do not pass. Representative Waters votes nay, do not pass.
- Representative Waters votes, nay, do not pass.
- Waters? Nay, do not pass. Representative Waters votes nay, do not pass.
Summary:
The Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026, and advanced six bills. House Bill 2325, creating a tourism self-supported assessment program for statewide tourism promotion, was amended to add certain large restaurants and retailers, adjust enforcement and governance provisions, and remove a recommendation tied to an advisory report; the committee adopted Amendment 264 and reported the substitute bill out with a due pass recommendation by a 12-0 vote, with one member excused. Members supporting the bill emphasized tourism’s economic benefits, local flexibility, and the need for stronger statewide marketing funding.
House Bill 2481, addressing surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods, drew the most discussion. Representative Kloba withdrew the proposed substitute, and the committee voted on the bill as written. Members debated affordability, grocery pricing fairness, and the impact on businesses; Representative Waters said she would work on the issue further but urged a no vote. The bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation on an 8-4 vote, with one excused.
House Bill 2503, on documentation for data used to train AI systems, was amended to require posting information describing efforts to remove child sexual abuse material from training datasets. Supporters said the bill promotes transparency and accountability in AI, while opponents warned the measure could burden startups and smaller developers. The amended bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation on an 8-4 vote, with one excused. House Bill 2397, concerning reimbursement timing under the State Fire Services Mobilization Plan, was amended so the 60-day reimbursement clock starts when complete documentation is received; it passed unanimously with one excused. House Bill 2278, on tourism promotion areas, and House Bill 2417, updating victim protections under the Washington Code of Military Justice, were both reported out unanimously with one excused.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- When in state waters or within three miles of the Washington State coastline.
- in the Washington coastal waters.
- laden with heavy metals into marine waters.
- Essentially, scrubbers turn air pollution into water pollution.
- off the road as fast as possible into the closest body of water.
Keywords:
6PPD, tires, environmental impact, public health, chemical regulation, HB1652, Salish Sea Protection and Marine Clean Fuels Act, marine fuel, low-sulfur fuel, sulfur emissions, ocean-going vessels, shipping, maritime pollution, air quality, particulate matter, Department of Ecology, port visit, regulated waters, fuel switching, vessel emissions
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/15/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> question from Senator Waters. question from Senator Waters. Thanks,<00:13:53.839><c> Mr.
- bodies and our drinking water.
- bodies and our anything else our water bodies and our drinking<01:05:59.359><c> water.
- </c> drinking water. So I support this fully. drinking water. So I support this fully.
- </c> importance of New Hampshire's waters. importance of New Hampshire's waters.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . water. water.
- rural water.
- rural water.
- rural water.
- rural water.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 2933, Groundwater; Natural Resources, Energy, and Water. HB 2934, Harkley and Energy and Water.
- is going to, especially the necessary use of those funds for the water.
- is going to, especially the necessary use of those funds for the water.
- ; HB 2975; Judiciary; HB 2985, Natural Resources, Energy, and Water; HB 2986, Department Under Water;
- resources energy and water 29 86 department under water 2989 family court judiciary 29 98 special place
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, it has to do with the Southern New Hampshire Regional Water Pipeline and the water project.
- </c><00:19:49.919><c> being</c> It's just a matter of the water being It's just a matter of the water
- </c> for the lead testing and water. for the lead testing and water.
- </c> Senator<01:00:47.440><c> Waters.</c> Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
- So, Senator Waters. >> Okay. So, Senator Waters.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 11th, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- management districts and four water utilities to save the springs.
- This bill would seek to ensure To divert and drain water as intended.
- So SB tab 5, SB 810 on storm water management systems by Senator Burgess.
- This bill would seek to ensure to divert and drain water as intended.
- Presumably then, if the canals and water, the various runoff areas are in, say, Southwater Water Management
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.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Economic Development, Pub. Protection, Tourism, and Energy (1-14-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> dam under Kentucky law, the water dam under Kentucky law, the water barrier<00:01:26.400><c> has
- An acre foot being that in any water.
- Every square foot you a foot of water.
- If you get a bunch of back the water?
- </c> have to replace the raw water lines. have to replace the raw water lines.
Keywords:
00:02 EEC – State-Owned Dams
21:07 EEC – Grid Resilience Grant Funds
37:24 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee heard presentations from the Department for Environmental Protection and the Office of Energy Policy on Kentucky’s state-owned dam repair program and the electric grid resilience program. Commissioner Tony Hatton explained how state dams are defined and classified under Kentucky law, the criteria used to prioritize repairs or decommissioning, and the status of several projects funded in the last biennium. He said the department is using a design-bid-build process, with major work planned or underway at Willisburg Lake, Big Bone Lick State Park Dam, Clemens Lake Dam, Marion County Sportsman’s Dam, Chinoa Lake Creek/Canning Creek Dam, and Lake Malone, and that $0.5 million is reserved for routine repairs. He also described the timeline and cost pressures, noting that construction seasons and bid uncertainty can affect schedules and estimates.
Members asked several questions about whether the estimates were current, how accurate the bids tend to be, why the process takes so long, and whether it would be better to fund design separately before construction. Hatton said the estimates are the best current engineering estimates, that costs often stay within about 10% but can vary, and that the overall process is usually closer to two years than four, though delays can occur. He also said all of the allocated dam funds must be available before bids can be let. The committee discussed whether design work can become stale if construction is delayed.
Kenya Stump then updated the committee on Kentucky’s electric grid resilience program under federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding. She said Kentucky has received years one through three of the five-year program and has allocated funds to state park electric systems and municipal utilities, with years four and five not yet received. She identified Ken Lake State Park and Kentucky Dam Village as the two state park projects in progress, and Owensboro, Princeton, Williamstown, and Hopkinsville as the municipal projects selected through a competitive process. She said the projects are under contract or in final negotiations, with municipal construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026 and finish by the end of 2026, and explained that the work includes line, pole, transformer, meter, and outage-management upgrades. Members asked about the relationship between this program and prior park appropriations, the timing of agreements with Parks, and whether the park systems could eventually be transferred to the local electric cooperative; Stump said the park agreements are imminent and that the upgrades are intended to bring the systems up to code so the cooperative can maintain them. No votes were taken, and the chair adjourned the committee until the following Wednesday, with a possible time change to avoid a scheduling conflict.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The operator subsection defines water testing requirements.
- is not a source of drinking water.
- We talk about this also in the Water Committee.
- A water contaminant or combination of water contaminants identified as a toxic pollutant by the Water
- I find it pretty easy to imagine a situation where water...
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 18th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- What we are seeing is long-term water scarcity and climate changes in agriculture, particularly in water
- And you know, you talk about water, water, now I, the term escapes me, but precisely the need to reduce
- the consumption of water in those water-intensive crops is one of the principal aspects of this research
- Communities are facing challenges regarding water issues as well as water supply.
- and brackish water, as well as recycling and reuse of water, generates a lot of data.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine advancing carbon capture, utilization and sequestration technologies and ensuring effective implementation of the USE IT Act. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Our national organization represents both energy and water agencies, including programs for water quality
- Ground sources of drinking water are covered by these regulations.
- Drinking Water Act.
- meet some criteria for serving public water supply, but they will never be a public water supply.
- not economic to develop, or that formation won't produce enough water to be a drinking water source.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/08/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- into our water system.
- Senator Waters. Seeing how it is a Waters bill. Yes, that's right. I'll wax out. Wax.
- Seeing how it is a none, Senator Waters. Seeing how it is a Waters<00:06:39.919><c> bill.
- Senator Waters.
- Senator Waters. Thank you, Mr. ends. Senator Waters. Thank you, Mr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee and Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- One way to know that is that the current Waters Edge election is a mess.
- Waters Edge election is any... ...ambiguity in the statute or a gap in a statute.
- Waters Edge election is anything but a gap in the California statute.
- unitary group, Waters Edge group, and those that are outside your Waters Edge group because they're
- What benefits does the Waters Edge give to California taxpayers?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- One construction company for the water facility and one construction company for the water main work.
- the trunk water main lines to and the trunk water main lines to connect<00:26:44.799><c> it</c><00:26
- </c> plan to efficiency and energy and water plan to efficiency and energy and water use<00:31:57.279
- As you know, as a water municipal utility, water equipment is exempt from sales tax, but unfortunately
- As you know, as a municipal water utility, water equipment is exempt from sales tax, but unfortunately
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- that kind of protection of those Waters that kind of speaks<00:10:34.640><c> to</c><00:10:34.760><c>
- </c><00:10:41.399><c> safe</c> sure that we're keeping water safe sure that we're keeping water safe
- that our people are drinking sure water that our people are drinking sure well<00:10:47.600><c> and<
- Especially people's wells, and not only do people in much of Kentucky have wells for their water, but
- will have wells that they use in their treatment facilities for the water for their communities.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:04
Introduction of Guests 00:54
HB 640 Discussion 01:15
HB 640 Roll Call Vote 05:16
HB 641 Discussion 06:11
HB 641 Roll Call Vote 11:49
HB 790 Discussion 12:47
HB 790 Roll Call Vote 14:23
Chair Comments regarding SB 89 16:04, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up House Bills 640, 641, and 790. HB 640 would authorize the Energy and Environment Cabinet to adopt regulations to control invasive non-native plant species, with testimony focusing on the threat posed by species such as callery pear/Bradford pear to native plants, forest health, and the economy. Members asked whether the bill itself would ban Bradford pears; the sponsor clarified that it would not directly ban them, but would give the cabinet regulatory authority. The bill received a favorable expression by roll call.
HB 641 addressed coal combustion byproducts, explaining that the bill would help preserve landfill space by allowing these materials to be reused as special waste in places such as abandoned strip mines or underground mines, and would clarify that reclaimed land could qualify for agricultural use such as pasture, hay, or crop production. Members raised concerns about groundwater and runoff; the sponsor and another member argued that placing the material under cover would reduce exposure compared with open piles currently sitting at power plants. After discussion, the bill passed with favorable expression, with a few members passing on the vote.
HB 790, as amended by committee substitute, was described as substantially narrowed from its original form. The substitute removed setback requirements and instead required construction certificate holders for solar merchant electric generating facilities to report federal and state incentives used for siting, construction, and operation, with the cabinet compiling and submitting an annual report to the General Assembly. The committee approved the substitute and the bill passed with favorable expression. At the end of the meeting, members were also reminded of a later TVA energy update meeting and the chair noted ongoing work on Senate Bill 89, with possible future action and a special meeting if revised language is ready.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It would if you're talking about water. Mhm. Flowing the water.
- </c><02:20:35.359><c> And</c> drinking water in the country. And drinking water in the country.
- Then as industry was clean water.
- And it came from the testing of the water that the polio virus came directly from that water.
- That's why the water in Birmingham and the surrounding cities that we built with the water board.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Tue Jan 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- water heaters alongside<00:37:43.880><c> solar</c><00:37:44.520><c> hot</c><00:37:44.760><c> water</
- We do solar hot water, but we also sell heat pumps, electric water heaters, and instant gas demand water
- </c> Factor required for solar hot water Factor required for solar hot water heaters<00:43:11.240><c>
- </c> interactive none of the solar water interactive none of the solar water heaters<00:45:05.440><c>
- heating system to the alternative water heating system to the solar<00:47:02.400><c> water</c><00:47
Summary:
The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on several energy and environmental bills. On HB 470, relating to noise and leaf blowers, the Department of Health supported the bill’s intent to reduce noise pollution but raised concerns about using decibel limits alone and suggested using dBA measurements; testimony also noted the bill would regulate future sales rather than current use, and there were three additional testimonies, two in support and one in opposition. No questions were raised before the committee moved on.
The committee then heard HB 742 on transit-oriented development, which would require HCDA to prepare a programmatic EIS for Ewa, Kapalama, and West Oahu improvements. UH supported the bill, HHFDC said it was already preparing a master plan and programmatic EIS for the Ewa area, and HCDA explained that the projects are already underway or completed, including infrastructure work funded by prior appropriations. Supporters said the bill would streamline environmental review and potentially reduce costs for future housing, while HCDA emphasized the work is already in progress.
On HB 340, concerning a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process and related cost recovery, DCCA provided comments, the Attorney General suggested changing a deadline to a specific date, and the PUC said it wanted to study the matter further while still meeting the 180-day reporting requirement. Solar and clean energy groups strongly supported the bill as a way to speed interconnection and advance grid-interactive technologies, while Hawaiian Electric supported the goal of more DERs but opposed the process, saying its interconnection performance has improved and that collaboration would be preferable to legislation. Members asked about newer technologies, UL 1741, and ratepayer impacts, and the Consumer Advocate said removing the cost-recovery section would alleviate its concerns.
The committee also heard HB 243, requiring PV- and EV-ready new residential construction, which the Hawaii State Energy Office described as a cost-saving no-brainer because installing these features during construction is much cheaper than retrofitting later. The hearing then shifted to HB 350, expanding the water-heater systems that can satisfy building-permit requirements to include heat pump water heaters alongside solar hot water systems. The Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray supported the concept but asked for amendments to align efficiency standards and noted the bill’s removal of a 15-year lifespan limit for solar thermal systems, and Hawaii Solar Energy Association raised questions about how heat pump performance should be measured and whether PV-plus-heat-pump combinations should qualify. Committee members asked about impacts on smaller homes and ADUs, and the discussion remained focused on technical standards and possible amendments; no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> also fence pools and storm water also fence pools and storm water retention retention retention
- </c><01:04:00.880><c> is</c> also applies even when the water is also applies even when the water is
- They are drawn to water.
- </c> that there's a water that there's a water and<01:19:25.480><c> there's</c><01:19:25.679><c> a</c
- ><c> it</c><01:20:02.280><c> uh</c> go into is it water fountains is it uh go into is it water fountains
Keywords:
landlord-tenant, victim confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, tenant privacy, housing law, eviction, unpaid rent, damages, release of information, shared database, protective order, victim of violence, Minnesota Statutes 504B.206, housing finance, civil law, autism, rental properties, reasonable accommodation