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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- clear roadmap to address the significant environmental impact of inadequately tweet, treated waste water
- issue, we work very closely with FWC on manatee protections in springs are critical, natural, warm water
- Blowouts, this test considers various environmental factors like ecological function, water, quality
- They have sure about flood waters during storms.
- In general, up in the water management districts have booked with the mitigation banks.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/03/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator<00:11:12.040><c> Waters,</c><00:11:13.040><c> did</c><00:11:13.200><c> you</c> Senator Waters
- I think uh yes uh we Senator Waters.
- </c><01:30:45.760><c> and</c> because steel is going on the water and because steel is going on the water
- </c> the uh assistant director of the water the uh assistant director of the water division<01:44:50.560
- The idea is that through state waters.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- when the law is requiring them to be hooked up to city water.
- For places that are connected to the Bay Delta through water distribution and water supply, right now
- We have centuries of documentation on how we've been tied to the waters.
- Valley Water District in strong support of this confirmation.
- rescue equipment, and water tenders.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider a series of gubernatorial appointments, bill referrals, and two Senate Rule 26 authorship-change requests. The committee first approved, on 4-0 votes held open for absent members, a slate of appointments not required to appear, including J. Bradshaw to the Transportation Commission, Kylie Bolser to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, and several appointments to the Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training, as well as Monique Moyer to the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority Board. The committee also approved bill referrals and, after a clarification that only authorship changes were before the committee, approved the Rule 26 requests involving former Assembly Member James Gallagher’s bills AB 2676 and AB 2700. After absent members arrived, those earlier actions were confirmed by 5-0 votes.
The main hearing was on Megan Hurdle’s appointment as Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hurdle emphasized a science-based, collaborative approach balancing conservation with the needs of farmers, ranchers, local governments, tribes, and communities. Senators focused on human-wildlife conflict, including wolves and mountain lions, the Western Joshua tree program and its costs for homeowners and local projects, invasive golden mussels, staffing shortages among wildlife officers, marine protected areas and 30x30, tribal co-management and land return, and oil spill prevention and response. Hurdle said the department is using data sharing, less-lethal tools, task forces, public education, and partnerships to address these issues, while also trying to improve permitting and reduce burdens where possible.
The committee then heard from Caroline Thomas Jacobs, nominated to lead the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Jacobs highlighted her prior leadership roles in wildfire safety and her earlier service at Cal OES, and said her priorities include statewide preparedness, next-generation 911, recovery from the Los Angeles fires, and planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Senators questioned her about disaster debris clearance, public safety power shutoffs, governance for the 911 rollout, earthquake preparedness, mutual-aid equipment, and how Cal OES coordinates with local and out-of-state law enforcement for major events. Jacobs said Cal OES should show up quickly, coordinate clearly, and use lessons from past disasters to reduce delays and improve response. Both nominees received broad support from public witnesses, and each was advanced to the Senate floor by committee vote; Hurdle’s appointment was later confirmed 5-0, and Jacobs’s appointment was confirmed 5-0 after the committee reconvened.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming
Transcript Highlights:
- So this bill is going to ensure that our drinking water is clean, that our farms, forests, and fisheries
- We have a goal of conserving 30% of the state land and water by 2030.
- We do receive annual apportionments of something called the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
- Clean air, clean water, protecting habitat. So it's a suite of different values.
- And that fund would be administered out of the Clean Water Trust, but managed by EEA.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on natural and working lands, carbon sequestration, and related provisions in Governor Healey’s $3 billion Mass Ready Act. EEA officials described the bill’s investments in flooding, land protection, tree planting, wetlands restoration, biodiversity, dams, seawalls, and coastal resilience, along with permitting reforms intended to speed ecological restoration projects. They also outlined current programs on resilient lands, healthy soils, forest climate solutions, forest reserves, and urban tree planting, and said the administration expects natural and working lands to offset up to 7 million metric tons of residual emissions by 2050, while acknowledging that additional strategies will be needed to close the gap to the state’s 10-million-ton offset target.
Committee members pressed EEA on the cost of reaching the 30% conservation-by-2030 goal, the loss of a federal USDA grant of about $22 million, the adequacy of current sequestration estimates, and whether the state should consider regional approaches or statutory changes. EEA said current state conservation spending has been about $35 million to $40 million annually, that the Mass Ready Act is intended to help double the pace of conservation, and that federal funding remains uncertain. Senators also raised concerns about PILOT payments for state-owned land, the management of state forests, and the proposed Chapter 91 general license for restoration projects. EEA said the bill’s forest reserve language is meant to create a more durable designation process while still allowing limited active management.
Advocates from The Nature Conservancy and Mass Audubon supported stronger investment in land conservation and restoration, saying natural and working lands are a cost-effective climate strategy that also provides biodiversity, water quality, and public health benefits. They urged passage of legislation to increase funding, improve PILOT equity, and strengthen land-use planning and mitigation requirements. They also backed removing Chapter 91 licensing requirements for ecological restoration, arguing that the current process adds cost and delay. In a later panel, a forest scientist and an urban forestry advocate emphasized the carbon and cooling benefits of mature trees, called for greater protection of older forests, and supported bills to expand municipal reforestation and modernize public shade tree law. No votes were taken during the hearing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Housing Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the RLTA, these duties include providing facilities adequate to supply heat, water, and hot water
- Under the RLTA, these duties include providing facilities adequate to supply heat, water, and hot water
- I’m sorry, I could use water.
- I'm sorry, I could use water.
- Deferred collection of water and sewer utility connection charges is a practical, targeted tool.
Summary:
The Senate Housing Committee heard public testimony on several bills. SB 6091 would prohibit real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to limited or exclusive groups unless the listing is also marketed to the general public and all brokers, with exceptions for health or safety and private party sales. The sponsor and supporters, including Washington Realtors, Habitat for Humanity, Zillow, the Fair Housing Center, and others, said the bill promotes transparency, competition, and fair housing by preventing “pocket listings” and insider access. Opponents, including Compass representatives and some brokers, argued it would limit homeowner autonomy, harm privacy-sensitive sellers such as seniors, and create legal risk for brokers; the Attorney General’s office said it supported the competitive goal but wanted a different enforcement mechanism than WLAD. The committee later closed testimony on SB 6091 without taking final action in the hearing.
The committee also heard SB 6200, which would allow tenants and residents in manufactured home communities to install portable cooling devices, subject to safety, code, and electrical restrictions, and would require landlords to notify tenants of their rights and limitations. The prime sponsor and many public health, tenant, and climate advocates said the bill is needed to prevent heat-related illness and death during extreme heat events, especially for renters in older or low-income housing who lack built-in cooling. Landlord and property management groups supported the idea of portable floor units but raised concerns about window-mounted devices, citing fall hazards, property damage, and insurance issues. Testimony emphasized that the bill includes liability protections for landlords and is intended as a narrow public health measure.
The committee then heard SB 6096, which would require cities and towns collecting water and sewer connection charges to offer a deferred payment option for qualifying residential construction until final inspection or certificate of occupancy. The sponsor and builders’ groups said deferral would reduce upfront financing costs and help housing production. Cities and utility districts opposed the bill, arguing it shifts financial risk to utilities and ratepayers, complicates infrastructure planning, and could delay or reduce needed system investments. Finally, the committee heard SB 6153, which would create a senior independent housing ombuds program, require registration of senior independent housing facilities, and make certain landlord-tenant violations subject to Consumer Protection Act enforcement. The sponsor said the bill responds to complaints from seniors in independent living settings who lack an ombuds or other practical recourse, while staff noted the bill carries an estimated $4.4 million biennial fiscal impact.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 22nd, 2026 at 11:06 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And this young lady is going to become a marine biologist so she can take care of the waters in the Rio
- Project Fund for certain water projects, declaring an emergency.
- water projects from the Water Project Fund without receiving... ...New Mexico Finance Authority to fund
- water projects from the Water Project Fund without receiving the approval of the legislature until December
- , increasing the maximum penalty for a violation of water law.
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Katharine MacGregor, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior, and James Danly, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- It involves being the largest supplier and manager of water in 17 states. of upholding trust responsibilities
- efforts to ensure responsible domestic energy and military— mineral development on public lands and waters
- And then it's a primary water source for now 40 million people across seven Western states.
- Facing the water and science hallway and at the department. Thank you. Senator Cassidy Europe next.
- Nevada is one of the several basin states that relies on water from the Colorado River.
Keywords:
nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development
Summary:
The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Senator<01:46:35.760><c> Waters,</c> >> Senator Waters, >> Senator Waters, >&
- Senator<01:48:15.679><c> Waters.</c> Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
- </c> reaches water reaches water are<04:43:49.040><c> like</c><04:43:49.920><c> letting</c><04:43:50.400
- </c> making water flow through wood. making water flow through wood.
- Senator Waters.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Substitute House Bill 1906 relates to water systems regulation and the structuring of water rates.
- Under the proposed second substitute, all Group A public water systems must submit water system plans
- All Group A public water systems must submit water system plans, small water system management plans,
- to the county in which any water system is located, any water district or public utility district operating
- water systems within that county, any adjacent publicly owned water systems, and customers of the water
Bills:
HB2104 , HB1903 , HB1909 , HB1982 , HB2034 , HB2105 , HB2210 , HB2215 , HB2271 , HB2345 , HB2355 , HB2384 , HB2389 , HB2397 , HB2418 , HB2429 , HB2442 , HB2479 , HB2481 , HB2681 , HB2688 , HB2714
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, energy assistance, low-income, utility costs, state program, energy affordability, court unification, task force, Washington courts, judicial administration, court reform, access to justice, local court rules, uniformity, centralization, rural courts
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 13 Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And no, we're just wanting the Water Resource Board to know.
- This is all just commercial water well.
- We want to get a water meter. They don't know.
- They're assuming you'll use 5,000 gallons of water a month.
- Now they're doing it on rural water. This is just doing with well water anyways.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So what that means is they recycle and reuse the water, much like the radiator in your car that we all
- So on these closed-loop systems, the water that they actually use is just make-up water over... ...end
- So on these closed-loop systems, the water that they actually use is just make-up water over the loss
- On the water usage, you know, I come from Warrenton, a small town of about 10,000 people.
- And I think people start to get freaked out when they hear the water amount, right?
Committee:
House Utilities
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So what that means is they recycle and reuse the water.
- So on these closed-loop systems, the water that they actually use is just make-up water over... ...loop
- systems, the water that they actually use is just make-up water of the loss in those systems?
- On the water usage, you know, I come from Warrenton, a small town of about 10,000 people.
- And I think people start to get freaked out when they hear the water amount, right?
Committee:
House Utilities
Summary:
The Missouri House Committee on Utilities held an informational hearing on data centers, with the chair saying the goal was to hear different perspectives and better understand the issue before future legislation. No public testimony was taken, but three invited speakers presented: a labor representative, an Ameren Missouri executive, and a consumer advocate. The discussion focused on the economic benefits of data centers, including construction jobs, local hiring, apprenticeship opportunities, tax revenue for schools and local governments, and related spending by Missouri businesses. The labor witness described current Montgomery County projects, said hundreds of Missourians were already working there, and argued that closed-loop cooling and generator noise were manageable. Committee members also raised questions about water use, noise, cybersecurity, local hiring, and how much tax revenue a project could generate annually.
Ameren’s Rob Dixon said Senate Bill 4 and the PSC’s large-load tariff provide key protections for ratepayers by requiring large customers to pay their own interconnection costs, sign long-term contracts, post collateral, and pay for most of their requested load even if they use less. He said those rules help prevent costs from shifting to other customers and that large loads can put downward pressure on rates by contributing to fixed system costs. Dixon also said Ameren is planning for significant new generation, including gas, nuclear, hydro, coal, and renewables, and that data centers are subject to the same load-shedding and emergency restoration rules as other customers. He noted that the protections apply to investor-owned utilities, not co-ops or municipal utilities.
John Kaufman of the Consumers Council of Missouri argued the PSC protections are still too weak and warned that data centers could raise rates through construction work in progress, stranded generation costs, and other risks if projects are delayed, shrink, or fail. He urged stronger consumer protections, more upfront financial commitments from data centers, and greater transparency for ratepayers, while also suggesting community benefit agreements and cautioning against over-reliance on utility projections. Several members pushed back on his characterization of Senate Bill 4 and QIP/CWIP provisions, and the hearing ended with the chair thanking the witnesses and adjourned the committee.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I think I got Senator Waters as a second.
- Senator Inis was first and then Senator Waters. You know, Mr.
- </c><00:24:19.360><c> Chair,</c><00:24:19.679><c> I</c><00:24:19.760><c> I</c> Waters.
- Chair, I I Waters. You know, u Mr.
- Um, you know, we've discussed an Waters.
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of the electrical box and sconc water. of the electrical box and sconc water.
- And then this photo here um is is that the water or the additives in the water that have collected or
- 39.280><c> 180</c> Still water represented roughly 180 Still water represented roughly 180 million<00
- </c> our water and sewer project in St. our water and sewer project in St.
- Slide 10 is our water or I'm sorry, the Slide 10 is our water or I'm sorry, the $18.8<00:54:17.359><c
Committee:
House Capital Investment
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA, TCA DEFER, TCA Public Hearings 02-06-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 21, relating to water carriers, which establishes a water carrier inflationary cost index
- and the water carrier act from<00:42:29.280><c> the</c><00:42:29.440><c> Pu</c><00:42:30.040><c> to<
- carers uh that should be cares and water carers uh that should be enough<00:45:26.640><c> for</c><00
- carriers in particular um 271g for water carriers in particular um but<00:47:29.520><c> uh</c><00:47
- </c><00:52:11.160><c> carrier</c> which establishes a water carrier which establishes a water carrier
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a series of transportation-related bills. SB 21 on water carriers would create an inflationary cost index mechanism; DOT, Agriculture, DCCA, the PUC, and several harbor and logistics interests supported it, while Pacific Transfer opposed. SB 1478 would require vessel masters to follow harbor master evacuation orders during emergencies; DOT clarified it applies only to commercial ports, with support from Hima and the Harbor Users Group and opposition from the Hailongm Association. SB 108 would authorize DOT to regulate vessel noise near commercial harbors; the White Harbor Users Group opposed, while DOT said it supported the intent but warned the bill may be preempted by federal law. SB 1475 would raise the bond ceiling for harbor improvement projects from $100 million to $600 million, and SB 1473 would cap central services assessments on DOT funds at $5 million and tie them to CPI; DOT supported both, and Budget and Finance explained the central services fee is generally a 5% deduction from special funds with some statutory exceptions.
The committee also heard SB 1402 on securing mooring lines in state commercial harbors, which drew support from the General Contractors Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Longline Association. SB 1522 on vehicle title transfers was supported by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services. SB 599 would require DOT or counties to scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips before disposal; DOT said it would provide scanners, the Hawaiian Humane Society and a private witness strongly supported the bill, and the committee discussed that the measure would not charge pet owners and that Oʻahu microchip rates are about 80% for dogs and 70% for cats. SB 1025 would allow service and non-service animals on mass transit under certain conditions; DHS offered comments, Maui and Honolulu opposed, while the Hawaiian Humane Society, the Environmental Caucus, and others supported it, and an opponent raised concerns about large pets, service animals, and the need for size and off-peak restrictions.
Later, the committee heard SB 1096 on license plate-flipping devices, with DOT and Honolulu police supporting it. SB 384 would expand victim restitution in DUI-related negligent homicide cases to include child support for surviving minor children; DOT, MADD, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported it, while the Public Defender opposed, arguing the restitution amounts would be unverified and better handled through civil remedies. SB 597 would extend the deadline for the administrative driver license revocation office to issue decisions, and the Attorney General, police, and Maui prosecutors supported it because of drug-testing delays, especially on neighbor islands. Finally, SB 1285 would create a lower-level impaired driving offense and authorize administrative action; the Attorney General and Public Defender both raised concerns about charging discretion and resource impacts, while county, public health, alcohol policy, and victim advocates strongly supported the bill as a life-saving measure. The transcript ends partway through testimony on SB 1285, with no final committee votes or actions recorded in the excerpt.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Environment and Natural Resources Oct 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . ...for me, being able to talk about important resources like water, to be able to talk about important
- In the last year alone, we removed nearly 500 derelict vessels from state waters.
- Outside of those events, vessels typically don't just appear on the water in a derelict condition.
- House Bill 735, Water Access Facilities, enhances Florida's waterways by improving infrastructure and
- It's people trampling around and walking—hundreds of people in the water every day—and that's what's
Summary:
The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first took up the appointment of Joshua Kellum to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellum described his background in diversified land, agricultural, materials, and real estate operations and said he views himself as a conservationist. Senators questioned him closely about his development background, the balance of perspectives on the commission, his vote supporting the black bear hunt, and the use of Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds for the “Yes on 2” campaign. Supporters argued he is primarily a land steward and conservation-minded landowner, while opponents said the commission is already dominated by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend Kellum’s confirmation, with Senator Smith voting no and the rest of the voting members in favor.
The committee then received a presentation from FWC on implementation of recently enacted boating and vessel laws. Bill Holcomb outlined changes under SB 1388 (the Boater Freedom Act), including limits on vessel stops and boarding, a new Florida Freedom Boater Safety Inspection decal, and revised rules for Springs Protection Zones. He also reviewed SB 164 on derelict and at-risk vessels, including new enforcement tools, a long-term anchoring permit, and updated penalties; HB 289, Lucy’s Law, which strengthens boating safety penalties and education requirements; SB 830 on the disposition of migrant vessels; and HB 735 on water access facilities and boating infrastructure. Holcomb said FWC is in rulemaking, training officers, and updating forms and permitting systems to implement the laws.
Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and whether penalties go back to the state, and about the Springs Protection Zone standard. Holcomb said the state can recover removal costs from responsible owners and that the new springs standard requires “significant harm” and that vessel activity be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make those determinations. He said Silver Glen Springs remains a proposed zone but was paused pending the new criteria and rulemaking. The committee took no further action on the presentation and adjourned after completing the agenda.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP/WAL Joint Public Hearing - Tue Mar 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> agenda relating to water agenda relating to water pollution.<00:11:00.800><c> This</c><00:11:00.959
- We water pollution um in certain areas.
- And I believe types of water pollution.
- </c> Bill 1318 relating to water pollution. Bill 1318 relating to water pollution.
- </c> reservations for water and land? Okay. reservations for water and land? Okay.
Summary:
The joint hearing covered three measures. SB 1602 would appropriate funds to DLNR for monitoring wells for the Koho aquifer system; DLNR and HHFDC supported it, and written testimony from several organizations and individuals was also in support. Members asked whether monitoring wells are a statewide function rather than a county function, and staff confirmed they are done statewide. The second bill was an administration measure clarifying that criminal water pollution enforcement remains with the Department of Health rather than DLNR. The Attorney General’s office said it was a cleanup clarification and that DOH has stronger enforcement powers and better testing capability; DOH and DLNR supported it, and there was no opposition noted.
The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1074 on environmental impact statements. The bill would let previously authorized or permitted commercial activities continue for up to one year while an agency determines whether environmental review applies after a challenge, and would allow permit renewals during that review. DLNR said it stood on written comments and suggested aligning the bill with similar House language. Supporters, including several ocean tourism and Maui business representatives, argued the bill would provide certainty and keep families and small operators working while environmental review is completed, especially in the wake of the Lahaina fires and ongoing business losses. Some supporters said the measure should be narrowed with a sunset or limited to recently renewed permits.
Opponents, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill was overly broad and could weaken HEPA/NEPA-style environmental review, especially for fisheries and other commercial activities. They said the bill could be used as a “Trojan horse” to avoid review and that DLNR could resolve the underlying disputes more quickly through settlement or existing exemption processes. No votes were taken during the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:07:57.319><c> bodies</c> 66 warnings affecting 43 water bodies 66 warnings affecting 43 water
- </c> blooms impact smaller bodies of water blooms impact smaller bodies of water like<03:08:20.680><c
- That is to protect and remediate surface waters.
- </c> approve and pay for its own water approve and pay for its own water projects<03:11:11.520><c> then
- Thank you. remediate surface waters adds another remediate surface waters adds another layer<03:12:16.200
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this bill provides some safeguards, in terms of some transparency around what water use is and
- , not just one, that take 5% of the water, not 50, 5.
- We're not taking the water. We're not taking the firmer streams in our rivers.
- 5% of the water, not 50, 5.
- We're not taking the water. We're not taking the firmer streams in our rivers.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills related to energy, environmental regulation, and utility policy. House Bill 2436, on escort tug horsepower requirements for oil tankers, was described as a technical cleanup measure and passed unanimously. House Bill 2605, which exempts low-level naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials in aggregates, asphalt, and concrete from certain asbestos-related labeling, use, and inspection restrictions, also passed unanimously. House Bill 2301, expanding the paint stewardship program to additional paint products and adjusting collection standards, passed 19-1 after members noted it was industry-driven and popular with constituents.
The committee also considered House Bill 2296 on meter-mounted devices and portable solar generation devices. The portable solar section had been removed in the substitute, leaving meter-mounted device provisions; two amendments were offered, one making utility cost recovery mandatory and another restoring local government authority to prohibit installations, but both failed. The substitute bill then passed 14-7. House Bill 2496, requiring government-to-government consultation with tribes during site certification reviews and exempting those consultations from the Open Meetings Act when no deliberation occurs, passed 15-6 amid comments supporting tribal consultation but raising concerns about public meetings and process details.
House Bill 2212 on microfiber filtration requirements for washing machines was briefed with a proposed substitute and amendments, but no action was taken on it during the meeting. House Bill 2515, addressing emerging large energy use facilities such as data centers and cryptocurrency facilities, drew the most debate over fees, taxation, energy use, water impacts, and economic development; despite concerns from some members that it was not ready or could discourage investment, the substitute passed 11-10. The committee then adjourned after reporting out the bills noted above with due pass recommendations.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 03:06 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Another great example is ones that we don't like To talk about water treatment facilities.
- And that is to connect to The city's water treatment plant facility and have them operate it.
- However, they will be using the water that comes from the communities that surround them.
- Each base has a different type of water rights, and I can't answer that question without asking each
- I think they have, you have your own water rights, and you're able to use them.