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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture - 01/29/2026
Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think—I don't disagree with you; we want to try to reduce food waste 100 percent, but we also
- Yeah, listen, I appreciate that we agree on the same principles of wanting to limit food waste.
- food, with food prices skyrocketing, and also limit food waste, which we know is a challenge in one
- Yeah, listen, I appreciate that we agree on the same principles of wanting to limit food waste.
- food, with food prices skyrocketing, and also limit food waste, which we know is a challenge in many
Summary:
The Agriculture Committee met for its first 2026 meeting and took up a full agenda of bills focused on food safety, agricultural programs, consumer transparency, and farm-related policy. Early measures included S.592 on a youth and agriculture entrepreneurship summer employment program, which was reported to finance without opposition, and S.1239E, the Food Safety and Technical Disclosure Act, which would require disclosure of certain food ingredients to the state and public and also ban three substances outright. Senator Kavanaugh described the bill as closing a loophole in federal food safety law; Senator Borrello opposed it as a state-by-state approach that could raise costs and disrupt the supply chain, while Senator O’Rourke supported it as a science-based measure with available substitutes. The bill was reported back to the board with one no vote and one without recommendation.
The committee also advanced S.1783A on liquefied petroleum/propane fee disclosures, with supporters saying it would prevent consumers from being charged for improper or hidden fees and opponents arguing it should not single out state-related charges; the bill moved to the board. S.4041, creating a sanitary retail food store grant program, was reported to finance. S.4162, relating to the Fresh Connect program and local produce purchases, prompted discussion about whether state resources should instead be concentrated on the Double Up Food Bucks program; sponsors said both programs are needed and that Double Up has capacity limits, and the bill was moved to finance.
Later, the committee advanced S.6286A, establishing an agricultural tax viability pilot program tied to agrivoltaics; supporters said it would address a need raised in recent hearings and work with farm groups, while Senator Borrello voted no. The final bill, S.7618 on food safety and quality date label requirements, drew debate over whether New York should act without a federal standard and whether the bill could create confusion or unintended costs, especially for dairy and other perishables. Supporters said the bill would reduce food waste and simplify the many existing date labels without forcing new labeling on those who do not already use it; members also discussed refrigeration references in the bill, and the sponsor said the language could be adjusted. The committee then adjourned and announced that future meetings will be held on the third floor in the new location.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Sean Donahue, of Florida, and Jessica Kramer, of Wisconsin, both to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Brian Nesvik, of Wyoming, to be Director of the United State Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:45 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Gomez leads the GAO's work on environmental protection, including hazardous waste... cleanups, toxic
- There's a limited number of hazardous waste disposal sites. So you don't have this great selection.
- The facility is properly permitted to accept it, but the community says I don't want that waste.
- it hundreds of miles. to a waste repository and this seems like a classic case of needing to find a
- The things that you talked about, in terms of having to dig it out, transporting the waste, removing
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the presidential nominations of Brigadier General Brian Nesvick as Director of Fish and Wildlife and Jess Kramer and Sean Donahue as assistant administrators at the EPA. Each nominee presented their qualifications and experiences in their respective fields, with an emphasis on their commitment to uphold the laws passed by Congress. The discussion highlighted the nominees' dedication to addressing environmental issues and their proactive stances on regulatory matters. After deliberation, votes were held to report the nominations favorably, despite some members voicing concerns regarding their qualifications and potential conflicts with environmental interests.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session May 18th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Investments in technology, IT, to ensure that, again, any misspending, misallocation, fraud, or waste
- I'll join the gentleman in always supporting any measures we can in weeding out waste, fraud, and abuse
- Office, who, again, with laser-like, non-political focus, goes after cases of waste, fraud, and abuse
- In weeding out waste, fraud, and abuse. Senator. Mr.
- We must waste no time in studying the reality of our education funding.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Members Announce Fraud Prevention Package - 03/17/26
Transcript Highlights:
- needed upgrades to IT systems, and both parties recognize without these upgrades leave us vulnerable to waste
- ><00:01:54.280><c> us</c><00:01:54.480><c> vulnerable</c><00:01:54.960><c> to</c><00:01:55.120><c> waste
- </c> upgrades leave us vulnerable to waste upgrades leave us vulnerable to waste and<00:01:55.640><c>
- </c><00:04:56.680><c> It</c><00:04:56.800><c> hits</c> just waste taxpayer dollars.
- It hits just waste taxpayer dollars.
Summary:
Senate DFL leaders held a press conference outlining a fraud-prevention agenda centered on transparency, accountability, and modernization of state systems. Majority Leader Erin Murphy said Minnesotans are angry about fraud and that the caucus has already passed multiple fraud-prevention measures, but more work is needed. She and other senators emphasized that outdated county and state IT systems leave programs vulnerable to waste and abuse, and said they want to pursue both immediate upgrades and longer-term funding solutions, including possible bonding for technology infrastructure.
Senator Zena Mohamed described legislation to overhaul program integrity in Medicaid and human services by adding safeguards before, during, and after provider enrollment and service delivery. She said the goal is to prevent theft before dollars are spent, rein in third-party entities that profit without accountability, and improve consumer protections and reporting pathways. Senator Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger highlighted a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks, arguing they are heavily used in scams targeting seniors and vulnerable people, and also backed a state consumer financial protection bureau and stronger False Claims Act enforcement.
Senator Rob Kupec focused on ethics and conflicts of interest, including a proposal to bar legislative members and certain state employees from quickly moving into jobs tied to entities receiving state appropriations or grants. He also said lawmakers should strengthen penalties for theft of public funds and restrict state contracts for people convicted of fraud. Senator Heather Gustafson promoted her Office of Inspector General bill, saying oversight is fragmented and an independent office is needed for investigations, safeguards, and early detection; she said the Senate passed the bill 60-7 last year and she wants it enacted. In response to questions, Murphy and Gustafson said the OIG should have law-enforcement powers, that bipartisan support exists in principle, and that the House needs to settle on a single proposal. The senators also said prepayment review can be useful but can disrupt services, and they argued agencies must use the tools already given to them while lawmakers continue oversight.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- would be Kelly McLean with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Heather Trim with Zero Waste
- would be Kelly McLean with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Heather Trim with Zero Waste
- I'm executive director of Zero Waste Washington.
- that include renaming the program, including dairy products otherwise at risk of ending up as food waste
- Waste. It's been life-saving for many small- and medium-sized food banks.
Keywords:
PFAS chemicals, agriculture, environmental impact, regulation, food safety, farmers, food security, Washington, support for farmers, cannabis, cooperatives, marijuana industry, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- would be Kelly McLean with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Heather Trim with Zero Waste
- I'm executive director of Zero Waste Washington.
- that include renaming the program, including dairy products otherwise at risk of ending up as food waste
- Waste. It's been life-saving for many small- and medium-sized food banks.
- Our organization connects farmers, truckers, volunteers, and communities to reduce hunger and food waste
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2279, which would require the Department of Agriculture to create a program and criteria to evaluate PFAS chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides. The prime sponsor argued PFAS are persistent “forever chemicals” that are entering soil, water, wildlife, and people, and said Washington should begin acting now rather than waiting for federal action. WSDA said the bill is implementable but would require rulemaking, ongoing staff resources, and likely a 12-month extension to complete stakeholder engagement; it also noted the bill should be clarified to address all pesticides, not just new ones. Agricultural and industry witnesses opposed the bill as duplicative of EPA review and warned it could reduce product availability and put Washington farmers at a competitive disadvantage, while environmental advocates supported it as a needed food-safety and environmental measure. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 2463, which would expand the Washington Commodity Donation Program and create a Farm to Food Pantry Program to help hunger-relief organizations buy Washington-grown food directly from farmers. The sponsor said the bill is part of a broader state response to reduced federal food-security support and is intended to keep families fed by strengthening local food purchasing. Testimony was largely supportive from food banks, food hubs, farmers, AARP, and hunger-relief groups, who said the programs help move surplus produce, dairy, protein, and other products to people in need while supporting local farms and reducing waste. Several witnesses, however, raised concerns about language limiting participation to organizations that “solely” function for food sourcing, saying it could exclude many existing regional organizations and reduce resilience; one tribal representative also requested an amendment to include tribally owned small-scale farms. No action was taken on HB 2463 during the hearing.
After the hearings, the committee went into caucus and then held executive session only on House Bill 1941, which authorizes licensed cannabis producers to form agricultural associations for collective processing, handling, and marketing. Supporters said it would help smaller cannabis producers cooperate and prepare for possible federal changes, while opponents argued it was premature given marijuana’s federal status and too broad in scope. The committee approved HB 1941 on a 6-5 vote and reported it out of committee with a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 2238 was deferred to the following day for further review of amendments.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Balancing the Budget / Sovereignty Day at the Capitol / Promoting Animal Welfare Mar 23rd, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I also know that there was a big budget push from your caucus regarding finding out fraud, waste, and
- ><00:19:48.080><c> and</c><00:19:48.280><c> abuse</c><00:19:48.720><c> right</c> finding out fraud waste
- and abuse right finding out fraud waste and abuse right that<00:19:49.000><c> could</c><00:19:49.120
- </c><00:19:54.799><c> in</c> the the fraud the fraud and waste in the the fraud the fraud and waste in
- </c> programs that help people as waste programs that help people as waste Economic<00:24:07.279><c>
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- It's really just to clear some confusion regarding our Waste Management boards.
- In fact, I've only known our Waste Management board, I guess, affectionately as the 109 board because
- we have specific statute that directs our Waste Management boards about procedures and term limits and
- Management boards um we have Waste Management boards um we have specific<00:02:23.000><c> Statute</c
- </c><00:02:36.519><c> Management</c> um that directs our Waste Management um that directs our Waste Management
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:12
Introduction of Guests 01:09
HB 88 Discussion 01:46
HB 88 Roll Call Vote 03:24
HB 346 Discussion 04:20
HB 346 Roll Call Vote 21:58
Chair Comments 24:31, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 88, which was described as a short bill to clarify procedures for Waste Management boards, including term limits, appointments, and making sure consolidated governments actively recruit community members and make openings easier to find. The sponsor said the bill was intended to resolve confusion about members staying on after terms expire. The bill received no opposition, passed the committee unanimously, and was reported favorably for the floor.
The committee then took up House Bill 346, as amended by a committee substitute. The sponsor explained that the bill responds to a dispute over air emission fees, especially for emergency generators and backup generators used for worker safety and limited non-emergency testing. The bill would exempt emergency generators and backup generators operating 100 hours or less for maintenance/testing from fees, while also removing an existing 4,000-ton cap so the per-ton fee would drop for most permitted sources. Members discussed the possible impact on utilities and ratepayers, with concerns raised that costs could be passed through to consumers and affect coal-dependent areas. The sponsor and another member argued the change would generally reduce fees for most sources and incentivize emissions reductions; the cabinet was described as neutral, and the affected utilities were identified as TVA, LG&E, East Kentucky Power, and Big Rivers, with only TVA having raised comments. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed the committee with a favorable recommendation, though one member voted no and several members explained yes votes while expressing ongoing concerns about future rate impacts.
At the end of the meeting, members briefly discussed broader concerns about utility surcharges and the need to monitor the effects of legislation on ratepayers, but those comments were not part of the bill under consideration. The chair noted that future meetings may include more bills and could start earlier if needed, and the committee then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- But we strongly oppose bills like this one as a waste of public dollars and a waste of human lives.
- Furthermore, profit-driven... ...be found in these waste deposits.
- Toxic waste is being dumped in our backyards.
- versus solid waste.
- Kayla Robinson, with Californians Against Waste, in support. Thank you.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If we incentivize SAF, we’re going to produce it on top of what we’re already doing using these waste
- So my question is, are those waste fats and oils just sitting there not being used right now?
- You’ve got to buy the waste oils and fats to put in there. And so that’s...
- Kayla Robinson with Californians Against Waste. Thank you. Good afternoon, Chair.
- Kayla Robinson with Californians Against Waste.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It has six budgetary programs, which span from administration to air quality, water quality, waste management
- fund and the Emergency fund and the solid waste regulatory fund, which is the new fund that was created
- would cash flow the program for the first year, and there is an available balance in the hazardous waste
- personnel costs and support the agency's online permitting system, and add $400,000 from the Solid Waste
- Regulatory Fund for Solid Waste Oversight pursuant to House Bill 555 of 2006.
Summary:
The committee first considered the Department of Environmental Quality budget. Janet Jessup outlined enhancements for Triumph Mine monitoring and maintenance, a transfer for the Cordilleran Basin Superfund cleanup, and a fund shift to move two positions from federal support to the IPDES Program Fund. Members also discussed language to consolidate air permitting and drinking water permitting fee funds, and a separate cash transfer related to the new solid waste regulatory fund created by House Bill 555. The budget motion and the related language both passed, and the committee issued do-pass recommendations.
The committee then took up the Department of Lands budget, focusing on Forest and Range Fire Protection funding. Members debated a one-time General Fund restoration for fire preparedness in FY 2026 and a similar request for FY 2027, with concerns raised about prior reversions and whether dedicated funds could be used instead. Director Dustin Miller explained that the other funds cited were restricted to forest practices enforcement and equipment replacement, and that the preparedness money supports standby crews, including seasonal firefighters in eastern Idaho and other regions. The FY 2026 request passed, the initial FY 2027 request failed, reconsideration was later allowed under parliamentary ruling, and the FY 2027 request then passed. The committee also adopted language limiting General Fund firefighter bonus appropriations to firefighters, after some discussion about whether the wording was too narrow.
Next, the committee considered Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind. The agency’s request included career ladder adjustments, a van for student transport, staffing for a new 18-bed residential building in Gooding, replacement items, and an endowment fund adjustment. A substitute motion to add the cottage staff funding failed, but the original motion passed, providing funding for the career ladder, replacement items, and the endowment adjustment, with a do-pass recommendation.
Finally, the State Department of Education budget was reviewed. The agency requested additional spending authority for school bus camera grants, an extended USDA farm-to-school grant, and ongoing technology grants for the child nutrition program. A substitute motion to increase the farm-to-school authority to cover the anticipated extension failed, but the original motion passed, approving the school bus camera fund increase, the farm-to-school grant authority, and the child nutrition technology funding, with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then announced the next day’s agenda and adjourned.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Chronic wasting disease. Okay.
- Well, that established the Chronic Wasting Disease management zone. Okay. All right.
- And they, you know, to address dealing with the chronic waste of dealing with the chronic waste disease
- The threat of this disease, such as chronic wasting disease, such as chronic wasting disease pose a very
- If a person eats a deer that has this wasting disease, what impact would it have on the person?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Beth Seton, Director of the Office of Waste.
- They proposed changes to the Chronic Wasting Disease Detection and Response Rules.
- Issue number three is chronic wasting disease.
- Chronic wasting disease is a. degenerative neurological disease that affects cervids.
- Mountain lions are one of our best natural defense. defenses against chronic wasting disease.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I think this is unnecessary and a waste of our time, a waste of taxpayer time, and I vote no.
- And I think this is unnecessary in a waste of our times, a waste of taxpayer time, and I vote no.
- Thank you. times, a waste of taxpayer time, and I vote no. Okay, thank you.
- And making sure that we don't waste our Auditor General's time coming back too soon. Right.
- This is a waste of time, and with proper planning I think the majority could have swapped these bills
Keywords:
Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing, commodity council, livestock, cattle industry, ranching, rural affairs, self-financed program, sunset extension, continuation bill, market development, beef products, Arizona agriculture, Title 41, Title 3, sunset review, marketing order, producer assessment, Salt River horse herd
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- time</c> waste of our time waste of our time today.<00:37:02.640><c> Minnesota</c><00:37:03.200><c> Democrats
- This is a waste of time. And not only is it a waste of time, it's a waste of goodwill.
- This is a waste of time. And not only is it a waste of time, it's a waste of goodwill.
- You're seeing it, Senate Democrats uh endeavor to uh waste Senate Democrats uh endeavor to uh waste time
- Again, I see it as a waste of time.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will increase competition, reduce waste, and deliver efficiency across the board.
- Electronic waste is a particularly rising problem, where Americans throw out 47 pounds of e-waste per
- person per year, and a lot of that e-waste contains toxic materials.
- Only about 20% of e-waste is recycled.
- The best way to responsibly process waste is to limit Thank you so much for joining us today.
Bills:
HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984
Keywords:
digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 3862, which would restrict social media app use for minors and limit smartphone/social media access in classrooms. Supporters, including representatives from Champions for Childhood, argued that smartphones and social media are linked to addiction, distraction, cyberbullying, and worsening youth mental health, and said the bill would help parents and schools protect children. After testimony, the committee left HB 3862 pending.
Members then heard HB 3712, a construction retainage bill that would stop owners from withholding reserved funds on specially fabricated materials once they are delivered, approved, and warranted, while still allowing retainage for labor and installation. Witnesses from the precast concrete industry said current retainage practices delay payment for years and create financial risk for subcontractors and suppliers. The bill was left pending after closing. The committee also heard HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information for owners and independent repair providers, with carve-outs for medical devices, vehicles covered by existing repair agreements, trade secrets, and security protections. Support came from consumer, environmental, repair, and policy groups, while one witness from Safelite was neutral and urged removal of the MOU reference for auto manufacturers. HB 2963 was left pending.
The committee also heard HB 4308, which would create county industrial development districts to attract industrial employers and finance infrastructure through local elections and a board structure. Supporters, including the Fort Bend County commissioner, said the bill would help counties diversify tax bases and create jobs; the bill was left pending. Later, the committee took up several pending bills and voted to report HB 74, HB 112, HB 2214, HB 3016, HB 3133, HB 3173, HB 3807, HB 4063, HB 4115, HB 5008, and HB 2652 favorably to the full House, with some sent to the Local and Consent Calendars. The committee also heard HB 3874 on construction contract transparency and HB 4196 on creating a task force to modernize manufacturing, both of which were left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 3344, which would create a licensing and regulatory framework for re-roofing contractors; supporters said it would curb storm-chasing and protect homeowners, while one roofing contractor opposed it as too restrictive and argued existing fraud laws are sufficient. HB 3344 was also left pending.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Hazardous waste facilities, Representative VanderWaal. Good afternoon, Representative.
- Representative John VanderWaal from District 22, and I have before you RS 33323, which deals with hazardous waste
- So in the past, there was a hazardous waste facility siting act that was created in 1985, and it included
- So DEQ spent some of this summer, this spring and summer, consolidating the Hazardous Waste Facility
- Siting Act into our Hazardous Waste Management Act.
Summary:
The House Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from February 4, and then considered two request-to-introduce measures. First, Representative VanderWaal presented RS 33323, which would consolidate the old hazardous waste facility siting process into the Hazardous Waste Management Act and shift siting/public notice responsibilities to DEQ if the process is needed again. The committee had no questions and voted to introduce the RS.
Next, Representative Hostetler presented RS 33167C1, a memorial urging Congress to prohibit unauthorized geoengineering over Idaho, especially solar geoengineering such as solar radiation modification and stratospheric aerosol injection. He argued the issue raises environmental and sovereignty concerns and cited federal research documents and media reports; he also emphasized that the memorial is not intended to affect cloud seeding for agriculture. Members asked several questions about that distinction, and Hostetler reiterated that cloud seeding is separate and already addressed in other legislation.
After discussion, the committee voted to introduce RS 33167C1 as well. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the two introductions.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on, RS 3332323, hazardous waste facilities, Representative Van der Woude.
- Representative John VanderWoude from District 22, and I have before you RS 333323, which deals with hazardous waste
- So in the past, there was a hazardous waste facility siting act that was created in 1985, and it included
- So DEQ spent some of this summer, this spring and summer, consolidating the Hazardous Waste Facility
- Siting Act into our Hazardous Waste Management Act.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 881 ensures that surplus agricultural products aren't wasted and instead help feed Californians in
- cost of donating food that might otherwise have gone unharvested, which prevents unnecessary food waste
- SB 881 supports farmers, reduces food waste, fights climate change, and helps Californians get food in
- For these reasons, CAFB is proud to co-sponsor SB 881, along with Californians Against Waste.
- Good afternoon, Kayla Robinson with Californians Against Waste, a proud co-sponsor, and here in support
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Aeronautics and Transportation Mar 2nd, 2026 at 10:00 am
Aeronautics and Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- You've got some funding going on behalf of waste stations. That is correct, thank you.
- I'm not sure what the difference is if that's just $20 million plus $300,000 all going to waste stations
- into play and I noticed that those monies would then go to for waste station improvement.
- Could you share if again we've already passed a $20 million dollars monies to be allocated for waste
- Are you saying that $20 million dollars is not enough as it relates to the waste station improvement
Keywords:
memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes