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NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (02/04/2025)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm based in Austin, Texas. I'm more familiar with the Texas system.
  • I'm based in Austin, Texas. I'm more familiar with the Texas system.
  • I'm based in Austin, Texas. I'm more familiar with the Texas system.
  • I'm based in Austin, Texas. I'm more familiar with the Texas system.
  • I'm based in Austin, Texas. I'm more familiar with the Texas system.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns. Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency. A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Economic and Rural Development Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:32 am

Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The water Infrastructure is going in now. The Navajo Gallup Water Project.
  • water that they're asking for because again, water is life in our area.
  • water that they're asking for because again, water is life in our area.
  • and the water reuse.
  • the water reuse.
Keywords: 996, all
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • “Investment groups are wanting to buy water out of Toledo Bend and ship it to Texas, pump it to Texas
  • So if they entered into some of these endeavors to sell the water to Texas, you know, they mostly claim
  • to Texas.
  • Corpus Christi, Texas, we think it may have 90 days of water left. They fell in love with SpaceX.
  • Texas SRA, well, Sabine River Authority sales there, Well, Sabine River Authority sells their same water
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1209, which would pause new cooperative endeavor agreements for surface water withdrawals after December 31, 2026, while allowing existing agreements to continue and renew through 2036. The author said the bill is intended to force a broader, data-driven review of Louisiana’s surface water management and to improve funding for aquatic plant control, especially giant salvinia. An amendment was adopted to broaden the description of how the aquatic plant control fund may be used and to require annual reporting on agreements, withdrawals, revenues, deposits, spending, and non-monetary consideration. Department officials said the current program is voluntary, underfunded for monitoring, and that the bill could create a gap for new users if no replacement mechanism is enacted. The bill was reported favorable as amended after testimony from supporters including the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and opposition concerns from industry representatives were noted but not formally presented. House Bill 599 was then heard, which would prohibit the sale of Louisiana running surface water outside the state. The author argued that out-of-state sales, especially involving Toledo Bend and Texas, would be short-sighted and could harm Louisiana’s long-term water interests. Supporters said Louisiana lacks a water budget and should preserve water for in-state needs, while the Department of Conservation and Energy noted that the state currently has no mandatory process for such agreements and that the bill would not affect Sabine River Authority authority. The committee reported the bill favorable. Finally, House Bill 1206, dealing with permitting and reporting of water usage at data centers, was discussed. The substitute bill and amendment would give the department authority to monitor and regulate groundwater and surface water withdrawals, require public hearings, and improve transparency through reporting and a universal project identifier. The author and supporters said the bill was prompted by concerns in communities affected by large data center projects and the lack of public hearings on water use. Department officials agreed that more comprehensive data and a clearer framework are needed, but the author voluntarily deferred the bill to continue working with the department on a broader measure for next session. The committee also heard House Bill 1171 on allowing airboats in the Mar-Paw Swamp Wildlife Management Area, but after extensive debate over noise, habitat impacts, and existing restrictions, the discussion was ongoing in the portion provided and no final action on that bill was shown.
TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

Natural Resources Aug 11th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those are contained in Chapter 16 of the Texas Water Code.
  • Yeah, John Dupnik, Texas Water Development Board.
  • Texas Water Development Board.
  • Right, Matt Nelson, Texas Water Development Board.
  • John Dupnik, Texas Water Development Board.
Summary: The House Committee on Natural Resources met to focus on flooding issues across Texas, with particular attention to South Texas and the recent catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. Chair Harris and Vice Chair Martinez emphasized that flooding is a statewide problem requiring continued legislative attention. The committee heard invited testimony from Hidalgo County Commissioner David Fuentes and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 General Manager Raul Sassine, who described the March flood event in Hidalgo County, including more than 20 inches of rain, six deaths, over $100 million in local damage, widespread road flooding, and repeated shutdowns of Interstate 2 and its frontage roads. They argued that existing drainage systems are under capacity, that TxDOT projects must account for downstream drainage impacts, and that local governments have already invested heavily in mitigation through bonds and partnerships. Fuentes and Sassine also described the county’s long-term flood mitigation and water-reuse efforts, including the Delta region water management project, which would capture stormwater, runoff, and treated effluent, reduce flooding, and create potable water supply. They said the drainage district manages about 780 miles of channels and 1,100 acres of detention facilities, has used prior Flood Infrastructure Fund and GLO grants, and has ongoing applications for additional state and federal assistance. Members discussed the need for TxDOT coordination, emergency access on frontage roads, local “skin in the game,” and the possibility of combining flood control with aquifer recharge and water supply projects. Texas Water Development Board Executive Administrator Brian McMath then presented an overview of the state’s flood planning and funding framework, including the post-Harvey legislative changes that created the Flood Infrastructure Fund, the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund, and the regional/state flood planning process. He summarized the first state flood plan adopted in 2024, noting that about one in six Texans live or work in known flood hazard areas and that regional plans identified 4,609 flood risk reduction solutions with an estimated cost of $54.5 billion. He also reviewed TWDB programs for flood grants, community assistance, flood insurance compliance, stream gauges, TexMesonet, flood mapping, and the TexasFlood.org viewer. Members asked about drainage fees, technical assistance, gauge placement, the relationship between flood maps and FEMA FIRMs, and whether flood mitigation funds could support aquifer storage and recovery or recharge projects; TWDB staff said such projects can be eligible if they include flood mitigation components, but direct technical assistance cannot be paid from Flood Infrastructure Fund dollars. The committee concluded by expressing interest in further study of combining flood mitigation with aquifer recharge, and then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • other bodies of water. other bodies of water.
  • Food insecurity, polluted water, and, as a result, our youth will...
  • <00:13:57.560> and for decades by poisoning our water and for decades by poisoning our water
  • leach into our drinking water leach into our drinking water from from from sites<00:14:32.880>
  • causing a pump to fail and storm water causing a pump to fail and storm water to<00:20:00.640>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: Rep. Athena Hollins and Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart introduced Minnesota’s proposed climate superfund bill, describing it as a way to make major historical greenhouse gas polluters help pay for climate adaptation and infrastructure repair. They said the bill would target large fossil fuel corporations with significant emissions and use the revenue for projects such as stormwater upgrades, bridge and roof protection, erosion control, drinking water protection, cooling cities, and other resilience work. Both lawmakers framed the proposal as a matter of accountability and fairness, arguing that Minnesotans should not keep paying for damage caused by companies that profited from fossil fuel pollution. Several supporters testified in favor of the bill, including St. Paul City Council Vice President Nyang Kheimey, former legislator and medical student Hunter Cantrell, Unidos Minnesota volunteer Bonnie Becol, and 100% Minnesota’s Aurora Vautrin. They emphasized local climate impacts such as flooding, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, emerald ash borer damage, asthma, and infrastructure failures, and said the costs are increasingly falling on taxpayers, local governments, and vulnerable communities. Kheimey highlighted municipal needs and St. Paul’s own climate investments, while Cantrell focused on environmental racism and health harms, and Becol and Vautrin stressed species loss, community recovery costs, and the burden on residents. In the question-and-answer portion, Hollins and Johnson Stewart explained that the bill would apply to fossil fuel corporations with at least 1 billion metric tons of carbon emissions and a nexus to Minnesota, not local utilities. They said the State Auditor’s office would determine the assessments owed by companies, while the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency would hold the fund and administer grants. They also said they were looking to models in Vermont and New York and hoped the proposal could attract bipartisan support because it is tied to affordability and shifting costs away from taxpayers and onto polluters. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the transcript, and the event ended with the sponsors opening the bill to questions.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Parental rights in education in Texas are currently enumerated across the Education Code quite broadly
  • First, who owns the beaches in Texas? First, who owns the beaches in Texas? Texas.
  • They are living in Texas, spending money in Texas, buying homes in Texas.
  • Senate Bill 2591 by Zaffirini, relating to the purposes for which the Texas Water Development Board may
  • , drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to Water, Agriculture, and Rural
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with remarks highlighting UTRGV’s growth, degree production, research expansion, medical school, and role in serving the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. The chamber also recognized the doctor of the day and adopted additional resolutions, including one for Denton County Days at the Capitol and another recognizing Texas HBCU Day. The Senate gave extensive recognition to outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp through Senate Resolution 368. Senators from both parties praised his long public career, leadership of the A&M System, support for regional universities, and bipartisan approach. The resolution was adopted after multiple members added their names. The chamber also heard from advocates with the Texas Streets Coalition, and received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. On legislation, the Senate passed several major bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to address teacher vacancies, bilingual certification testing, paid leave options, classroom removals, and appeal rights, then passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment on parents’ right to direct a child’s education, advanced on a 22-9 vote. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, aimed at preventing foreign influence and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education, passed unanimously. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the business entities bill, also passed after debate over corporate governance and shareholder protections. Senate Bill 857, authorizing law enforcement to tow certain vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed despite some concern about towing abuses during disasters. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536 on dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, but the transcript ends as that bill is being laid out.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • 35 years ago, Texas 35 years ago, Texas decided<00:30:14.399> that<00:30:14.960> um
  • Well, Texas did a send to to the EPA.
  • Soil and water. I move out to find food. Soil and water.
  • Uh, and you look at Texas, and Texas is now saying, after two years of allowing the transportation and
  • Pour water on them. They just >> Yeah. Pour water on them.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 26th, 2025

Congressional Redistricting, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • fails to rectify the racial gerrymandering of Texas 9, Texas 18, Texas 29, and Texas 33.
  • That is the Texas I believe in, but that is not. the Texas I see before me.
  • That is not Texas.
  • Texas 9 is a community of interest. Texas 9 is a community of interest.
  • It should truly represent the reality of Texas as Texas has changed.
Keywords: 997, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 3, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • These medications are assigned a national drug code, an average wholesale price, and they go through
  • average<00:20:14.800> wholesale<00:20:15.280> price<00:20:16.120> and code
  • , an um average wholesale price and code, an um average wholesale price and they<00:20:16.440> go<
  • And so, many kids get in the water and they've not had any training before they get in the water, or,
  • <00:49:33.880> and And so, many kids get in the water and And so, many kids get in the water
Summary: The committee heard several administration bills related largely to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. On HB 2323 HD1, which would modernize workers’ compensation notice and filing procedures, DLIR and other agencies testified in support of the original bill language but said HD1 removed key components and weakened the bill’s clarity and continuity. HB 2324 HD1, which would repeal state hoisting-machine certification requirements and the separate crane operator certificate, drew support from DLIR; members asked about whether the change would affect safety or local operators, and DLIR said OSHA-compliant certifications already exist and the union supported the change. HB 1509 HD1, which would require faster employer responses to treatment plans and impose penalties for nonresponse, received support from DLIR and others, while DHRD said it wanted an amendment. The committee also took up HB 2164 HD1 on compounded prescription drugs in workers’ compensation. DLIR supported the bill as a way to define compounded drugs and curb inflated pricing, but DHRD and a medical provider opposed it and asked for amendments. Testimony focused heavily on whether the definition should include 503B compounding facilities and whether physician dispensing should be limited to the first 30 days after injury. HB 2165 HD1, dealing with unemployment insurance eligibility and removing the two-year limit on recouping overpayments, was supported by DLIR but opposed by Unite Here Local 5, which argued it would make it harder for striking workers and other claimants. Members questioned the impact of changing reporting deadlines from calendar days to business days and raised concerns about future benefit offsets; DLIR said the bill was needed for federal conformity and that the committee would revisit the offset percentage and effective date. Later, the committee heard HB 2367 on pay transparency, requiring salary ranges in job postings and removing the small-employer exemption. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, AAUW, Hawaii Women Lawyers, and an individual testifier supported the bill, saying pay transparency promotes fairness, trust, and pay equity; one testifier described being underpaid compared with a predecessor and said posting ranges would save applicants’ time. HB 2619 HD1, concerning homemade food products and farm kitchens, received generally supportive comments from the Department of Health, which requested an amendment to preserve flexibility in future rulemaking. HB 1765 HD1, on spear-fishing safety warnings, drew support from a safety educator and comments from DLNR; supporters said warning labels would help prevent hypoxic blackout deaths and were low-cost and easy to implement. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Jennifer Capitolo, California Water Association.
  • Brothers Water Company, they're up in the South Lake Tahoe area.
  • And we have about 600 water suppliers that rely on us.
  • The primary goal of code enforcement is compliance.
  • The primary goal of code enforcement is compliance.
Summary: The committee heard a long agenda focused heavily on housing, local government, Brown Act teleconferencing, and public agency administration. Early bills included AB 39, which would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning for EV charging and building decarbonization; AB 76, which clarifies Chula Vista’s university innovation district housing requirements; AB 259, AB 409, and AB 467, which extend or modernize Brown Act teleconferencing provisions for local agencies, community college student bodies, and Los Angeles neighborhood councils; and AB 428, which would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance. Supporters emphasized climate planning, housing access, public participation, safety, and cost savings, while several bills were amended to address stakeholder concerns. Most of these measures advanced on bipartisan votes, generally 6-1 or 7-0, and were left open for additional members to add on later. The committee also heard AB 632, which would strengthen local enforcement tools for serious code violations, fire hazards, illegal cannabis operations, and unsafe housing by allowing unpaid administrative fines to be converted into money judgments and liens. Local government and code enforcement groups supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and reduce costly litigation. AB 670 would let local governments count investments in preserving naturally occurring affordable housing toward housing element reporting and require broader reporting of demolitions and replacement housing compliance; supporters argued preservation is essential because many unsubsidized affordable homes are at risk. AB 761 would allow Monterey-Salinas Transit to place a future sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board, rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction, to preserve transit funding for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These measures also moved forward, with the committee noting amendments and sending them to the next committees of referral. Another major item was AB 810, which would require special districts and joint powers authorities to migrate public-facing websites and email addresses to .gov or CA.gov domains by 2031. The author argued the change would reduce fraud and improve public trust, especially after emergency-related scams, while opponents from special districts and IT organizations said the transition would be costly and difficult for smaller agencies. Several school-related opponents withdrew after amendments, and committee members discussed possible aliases and tribal-government language. The bill passed 7-1 to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Finally, AB 1206 proposed a pre-approved design catalog for single-family homes and small multifamily developments, modeled on a prior ADU bill, to speed rebuilding and reduce design costs; supporters from Habitat for Humanity and housing advocates said it would help both wildfire recovery and broader housing production, and the bill drew at least one opposed-unless-amended position as the committee moved into further discussion.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All points of water against intent.
  • The gentleman from Texas is recognized. The gentleman from Texas is recognized.
  • The gentleman from Texas yields.
  • And the consequences are real. not depend on your zip code. But today, not depend on your zip code.
  • rooftops to escape rising flood waters. rooftops to escape rising flood waters.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas and water ownership.
  • That's why this particular one, HB 27, requires the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a scientific
  • John Dubnyk, Texas Water Development Board. He’s here as a resource only.
  • Yeah, to the Texas Water Management Board.
  • fights in Chapter 36 of the Water Code.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • My pronouns are she and her, and I'm the executive director of Texas for All and Texas for All Education
  • I'm the Texas state lead for climate cabinet.
  • But this isn't just happening in Texas.
  • But we will stand here in defending Texas, defending Texans, and defending Texas families.
  • In this case, Texas Democrats and Texas Republicans in Congress all opposed this plan.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Jun 16th, 2026

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The fuel would be rods in water. Very similar technology to what In water.
  • And in Century Code, there is a significant amount of provision for how DWR manages our water appropriation
  • Like I said, Century Code lays out the process for how we permit water in North Dakota.
  • A consumptive use of water is water that is withdrawn.
  • As of today, I am not recommending changes to Century Code from a water perspective, and I don't feel
Summary: The committee met to review advanced nuclear energy issues in North Dakota, beginning with approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon presented an overview of the advanced reactor landscape, distinguishing light-water SMRs, advanced Gen 4 reactors, and microreactors. The presentation emphasized that light-water SMRs are the most near-term deployable and use familiar low-enriched uranium fuel, while many Gen 4 designs may require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALU), which is not yet supported by a mature U.S. supply chain. Nucleon also noted that advanced reactors are being developed primarily for industrial heat applications, while microreactors are niche, higher-cost systems for remote or mission-critical uses. Committee members asked about fuel availability, safety, recycling, and whether large reactors such as AP-1000s were evaluated; the presenter said fuel development is proceeding in parallel but remains a bottleneck, and that siting and grid capacity often make SMRs more practical than gigawatt-scale plants in North Dakota. Representatives from the National Association of State Energy Officials described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, regional coordination, grants, tax incentives, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and pilot programs. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and said states are focusing on multi-state coordination, demand aggregation, regulatory coordination, waste management, workforce readiness, and community engagement. They also discussed affordability tools such as construction work in progress (CWIP), financing incentives, and consumer protections, citing examples from Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee, and others. In response to questions, they explained that pilot programs often involve site-readiness and feasibility studies, and that the federal Nuclear Innovation Campus process is moving forward with multiple submissions while broader waste and recycling policy may require congressional action. The Public Service Commission said it would likely have a major role in any North Dakota nuclear project through certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted gaps in current law for small reactors, co-located facilities, NRC coordination, and long-term site stewardship. The commissioner said the commission has no authority over a private, self-contained reactor not connected to the grid. The Department of Environmental Quality explained that the state regulates radioactive materials under its agreement-state authority, but NRC retains primacy over fission reactors; DEQ would likely assist with emergency planning and could have a larger role if fusion reactors emerge. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, requiring a dedicated radiological emergency preparedness program, training, drills, public outreach, and likely additional funding and staffing, with industry expected to bear much of the cost. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota’s water laws and prior-appropriation system are adequate for nuclear siting, that the Missouri River is the best likely source, and that no statutory or budget changes are currently needed from a water perspective. The committee recessed for lunch after these agency presentations.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • gentleman from Texas is recognized. gentleman from Texas is recognized.
  • Gentleman from Texas reserves. Reserve. Gentleman from Texas reserves.
  • gentleman from Texas is recognized. gentleman from Texas is recognized.
  • The gentleman from Texas, Mr. design. The gentleman from Texas, Mr.
  • Gentle from Texas reserves. The Reserve. Gentle from Texas reserves.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:07 am

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Water tests done on the water cost as much as $2,000 a piece.
  • This bill is written into our tax code, as in most of our water conservation laws are not in our tax
  • Water is being lost. Somebody come fix this gate. Whose water is it?
  • Water is being lost. Somebody come fix this gate. Whose water is it?
  • use all their water. ...to store the water in the ponds so that when they run out of water they can
Keywords: 996, all
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Jun 16th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in Century Code, there is a significant amount of provision for how DWR manages our water appropriation
  • Like I said, Century Code lays out, directs how the DWR is to administer and enforce our water laws and
  • Like I said, Century Code lays out the process for how we permit water in North Dakota.
  • A consumptive use of water is water that is withdrawn.
  • As of today, I am not recommending changes to Century Code from a water perspective, and I don't feel
Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 7, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • hazardous chemicals and better water hazardous chemicals and better water quality<00:42:25.319><
  • <00:53:21.160> 11th I thank the gentlemen from Texas 11th I thank the gentlemen from Texas
  • runoff from contaminating our water runoff from contaminating our Waters<00:55:49.640> unless
  • to pump the water up.
  • that gallons of water in January water that gallons of water in January water that not<03:57:39.760
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Jun 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in Century Code, there is a significant amount of provision for how DWR manages our water appropriation
  • Like I said, Century Code lays out the process for how we permit water in North Dakota.
  • A consumptive use of water is water that is withdrawn.
  • We need cheap power to pump water and make water affordable and abundant.
  • As of today, I am not recommending changes to Century Code from a water perspective, and I don't feel
Keywords: 908, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • You've only registered as Texas, representing Texas Short Line.
  • One in Sun Ra, Texas, one in Gonzales, Texas, and one located in Brownwood, Texas.
  • Members, under section 21.105 of the Transportation Code, the Texas Transportation Commission.
  • Currently, there's a conflict with the transportation code and the government code.
  • Uh, the Texas Department of Transportation in partnership with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute