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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They'll find a pocket of calm water.
- quality and water quantity.
- We had a main water line that broke, and so actual water to our facility was being diminished.
- There's not rushing water in lakes, right?
- And the water never even went over my seabed at Champions.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 27th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And this is being accelerated because of the lack of water.
- And something that says you have to put water underneath the ground if you're going to take it out of
- And this is being accelerated because of the lack of water.
- Regulated market. I just think we need tools to know what our taxpayer exposure is.
- Senate Bill 1125 by Senator Menjavar and relating to drinking water.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But what is in our power to do is to regulate the state government, to regulate local governments.
- </c> get to regulate the federal government. get to regulate the federal government.
- the state government, to regulate the state government, to regulate<01:04:32.640><c> local</c><01:04
- And House regulate local governments.
- Boundary Waters, it is a lie. Disregard Boundary Waters, it is a lie.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> doing we've also been running a water doing we've also been running a water truck<00:43:51.480><
- water uses the priority<00:48:16.559><c> water</c><00:48:16.760><c> uses</c><00:48:17.119><c> we</c>
- we have six priority priority water uses we have six priority water<00:48:18.480><c> uses</c><00:48:
- Most of those large water uses would fall in the priority 5 water use, so it would allow, if that was
- the water could be moved. limits the bulk transfer of water um and limits the bulk transfer of water
Keywords:
water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation Jan 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- All of that has to be working together with supporting local land use and building permit regulations
- In California, demand is limited by the fears associated with modular construction, like water damage
- One example is while we get very fair pricing from PG&E for local water utility hookups, we're paying
- One example is while we get very fair pricing from PG&E for local water utility hookups, we're paying
- $10,000 plus dollars from PG&E for local water utility hookups.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 26th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- It has a water...
- A fortified style roof has a water barrier under the shingles, so the house stays dry when the shingles
- In the insurance industry, water damage is the biggest issue.
- Water damage is the thing... and so, a bronze... ...a bronze certificate really is a good thing, and
- Next week, before Hurricane Ian, we went strictly by... ...the building codes that regulated everything
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water is called to order. Can you guys hear me?
- I'm a water attorney, and I work regularly with recharge topics.
- to be recovered is Colorado River water?
- This essentially creates a water mound in the aquifer, saying there's more water here because it's been
- , whether that's surface water effluent.
Summary:
The Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water considered several water and energy measures. Senate Bill 1202, which requires the Arizona Department of Water Resources director to include additional information on each groundwater basin in the five-year water supply and demand assessment, was described as similar to a bill vetoed in a prior session. After brief discussion, it was passed with a do pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote. Senate Bill 1418, dealing with small modular nuclear reactors, would limit county regulation in certain cases, expand siting definitions, raise the megawatt threshold for plant regulation, and allow replacement of existing thermal units with SMRs without a new certificate in specified circumstances. Members noted it contained language from previously vetoed bills, but it also passed 6-3 with a do pass recommendation.
The committee also heard Senate Concurrent Memorial 1007, which urges Congress to divest the federal government and the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Electric System and provide funding for a system study and improvements. Testimony from the sponsor and Arizona Municipal Power Users Association emphasized the system’s unreliability, aging infrastructure, and support from multiple local and federal entities for transferring control. The memorial passed unanimously, 9-0, with a do pass recommendation.
Finally, Senate Bill 1785 would codify in statute a Department of Water Resources policy on the area of impact for recovery wells associated with underground storage facilities, generally reflecting a one-mile safe harbor unless a hydrologic study shows a different impact area. Supporters said the bill would provide certainty for permit applicants and align statute with long-standing department practice; DWR testified neutral and said it would like to work on technical language changes. The bill passed with a do pass recommendation by a 7-3 vote. House Senate Bill 1287 was held for additional information and no action was taken on it.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water is called to order. Can you guys hear me?
- I'm a water attorney, and I work regularly with recharge topics.
- to be recovered is Colorado River water?
- This essentially creates a water mound in the aquifer, saying there's more water here because it's been
- , whether that's surface water effluent.
Keywords:
groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, irrigation, active management area, domestic use, stock watering, water rights, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use, industrial users, water storage, recovery well, Arizona Revised Statutes, water management
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- What's at the bottom of wetland water, and water's lower—that's why there's water there.
- What's at the bottom of wetland water, and water's lower—that's why there's water there.
- What's at the bottom of wetland water, and water's lower—that's why there's water there.
- </c> this why do we need a reason to regulate this why do we need a reason to regulate we<00:42:26.319
- Thank you. regulate more than 40 industry areas to regulate more than 40 industry areas to protect<00
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And then there's regulations, which obviously this body has a role in.
- </c><00:46:53.359><c> um</c> headwind and then there's regulations um headwind and then there's regulations
- </c><00:47:47.359><c> and</c> 40% of the cost uh is regulation and 40% of the cost uh is regulation and
- </c><01:21:33.199><c> water</c><01:21:33.440><c> it</c> water um waste water storm water it water um
- waste water storm water it maintains<01:21:34.040><c> parks</c><01:21:34.280><c> and</c><01:21:34.520
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-4-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Another option is to purchase an insurance policy, and those policies are regulated by the Department
- </c> low-water bridges built. low-water bridges built.
- bridge to get um go across a low-water bridge to get to<00:15:16.080><c> their</c><00:15:16.360><c>
- </c><00:15:40.800><c> rises</c> that's built so when the water rises that's built so when the water rises
- ,</c> when there may be high water, when there may be high water, and<00:16:24.560><c> you</c><00:16:
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:10
Attendance Roll Call: 00:15
SB 133 Discussion: 00:52
SB 133 Vote: 05:01
SB 226 Discussion: 06:10
SB 226 Vote: 09:36
SJR 62 Discussion: 10:22
SJR 62 Vote: 12:55
SB 261 Discussion: 13:42
SB 261 Vote: 18:19
SB 262 Discussion: 19:10
SB 262 Vote: 26:36
Adjournment: 28:02, 958, all
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So currently, cities and counties pass ordinances to regulate land use and zoning.
- regulations.
- And a lot of these, this new regulation is not going to do that. They're trying to skirt that.
- Sometimes government's first reaction is we need to regulate instead of...
- of regulation.
Summary:
The Senate Commerce Committee approved minutes from February 17 and February 19, 2026, then heard two competing short-term rental bills: Senate Bill 1263 and House Bill 583. SB 1263, sponsored by Sen. Harris, would limit local regulation of short-term rentals while allowing basic safety rules, emergency contact information, and certain fire/health standards; supporters said it balanced property rights and local control, while opponents argued it still imposed burdens, did not solve existing local overreach, or failed to address infrastructure and safety concerns. HB 583, carried by Sen. Lakey, would more broadly restrict local governments from singling out short-term rentals for special licensing, caps, occupancy-day limits, or other regulations beyond those applied to ordinary residences, while preserving general safety, nuisance, and building-code enforcement. Proponents framed it as a property-rights bill and a clarification of Idaho’s 2017 short-term rental law; opponents warned it would weaken local control, public safety, and community planning in resort areas.
Testimony on both bills reflected the split between resort-city officials, fire/safety officials, and rental owners. Supporters of SB 1263, including representatives from resort cities, argued it was a reasonable middle ground that preserved local ability to contact owners and enforce safety rules. Opponents of SB 1263 said it would create instability, impose burdens, and still allow overreach. On HB 583, supporters emphasized equal treatment of short-term rentals as residential uses and said local governments were discriminating against owners; opponents, including some city officials and safety advocates, said the bill would prevent communities from addressing parking, occupancy, inspections, and other local concerns, and could increase emergency-response and life-safety risks. Several witnesses described local ordinances in places like McCall, Driggs, Bear Lake, Coeur d’Alene, and Lava Hot Springs, with some citing safety incidents and others citing overregulation.
After debate, the committee first voted on SB 1263 and adopted a motion to hold it in committee by a 5-4 roll call vote. The committee then considered HB 583. A substitute motion to send HB 583 to the 14th order for possible amendment failed by a 7-2 vote, and the original motion to send HB 583 to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation then passed 8-1. The committee adjourned after sending HB 583 forward and holding SB 1263.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Water and sewer—if you just give one-time money for water and sewer projects on the front end, then,
- So this is about looking at the water usage.
- I think the critical aspect is the water part. If you look at this water issue, we need to know.
- We use a tremendous amount of water.
- You also have water generation with the dam. I mean, this central water source that we have.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 12, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- On top of that, I didn't see in this bill very specific regulations.
- Of course, on-duty police officers have to abide by certain rules and regulations, right?
- On top of that, I didn't see in this bill very specific regulations.
- Of course, on-duty police officers have to abide by certain rules and regulations, right?
- On top of that, I didn't see in this bill very specific regulations.
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard a series of bills, beginning with HB 759, which would lower Florida’s minimum age to purchase or transfer firearms from 21 to 18. The bill drew strong opposition from gun-violence prevention groups, Parkland survivors and families, and several members who argued the current law was enacted after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting and should not be reversed. Supporters, including gun-rights advocates and some members, argued 18-year-olds are legal adults who serve in the military, vote, and should have full Second Amendment rights. After debate, the committee voted 13-5 to report HB 759 favorably.
The committee then unanimously approved HB 431, extending Level 2 background screening requirements for youth athletic coaches through July 1, 2026, and HB 231, which keeps certain medical examiner information confidential, both with little opposition. It also approved HB 663, increasing penalties for unlawfully using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of dangerous crimes, after adopting a technical amendment, and HB 845, which clarifies the intake process for Veterans Treatment Court and removes Veterans Hall of Fame language from the bill. Each of those measures passed without recorded opposition.
Members also approved PCS for HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, which creates a sentencing multiplier for aggravated animal cruelty cases. The bill was presented as a response to a high-profile dog abuse case and was supported by animal welfare and law enforcement groups; members cited animal cruelty as a predictor of broader violence. The committee then approved HB 1021, allowing active law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at sporting events, after debate over identification, venue procedures, and whether the bill should extend more broadly; it passed 16-1. Finally, HB 653, adding aggravating factors for capital felonies involving the assassination or attempted assassination of a head of state, was reported favorably after brief discussion about federal penalties and deterrence. The transcript ends as the committee begins hearing HB 6025, a repeal bill related to emergency restrictions on firearms during local states of emergency, but the discussion is cut off before action is taken.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- into the water, so it's not typically a landfill problem, but goes directly into the water.
- into the water, so it's not typically a landfill problem, but goes directly into the water.
- they're on this directly into the water they're on this water<00:13:35.000><c> skis</c><00:13:35.519
- ><c> they're</c><00:13:35.720><c> on</c><00:13:36.040><c> the</c> water skis they're on the water skis
- </c> I alternate all day and I do a water I alternate all day and I do a water water-based<05:10:23.920
Summary:
The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 167, a PFAS-related measure to add ski, snowboard, and boat wax to the state’s list of banned consumer products containing PFAS. The sponsor said the product is already banned in many other places, alternatives exist, and the concern is that these products go directly into water rather than landfills. She cited high PFAS levels in several New Hampshire lakes and argued the bill would help stop further contamination. A member of the public also described personal experience with ski wax products disappearing from the market, suggesting PFAS may have been the reason. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 167.
The committee next opened a hearing on House Bill 312, dealing with college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Representative Moffett explained the bill was prompted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s NCAA v. Alston decision and was modeled on New Jersey law. He said the bill would prevent colleges from restricting NIL compensation, require athletes to use licensed attorneys or registered sports agents, and limit certain endorsements involving addictive drugs, adult entertainment, firearms, and weapons. He framed the measure as a proactive response to a changing college sports landscape and noted possible future conflicts involving schools, agents, and endorsements.
Committee members raised several concerns and suggested changes. One member questioned the bill’s exclusion of two-year institutions, another objected to the weapons restriction, and others asked how the bill would affect scholarships. The sponsor said the intent was to protect scholarships, especially athletic scholarships, and clarified that need-based scholarships were not meant to be affected. He also acknowledged discomfort with the endorsement restrictions and said the committee might want to broaden or revise the language. The hearing remained open for further consideration, with no vote taken in the excerpt.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The rules of the Board of Drinking Water, for instance, it wasn't just a fee rule.
- Committee, next up for consideration is Docket 24-0501-2-2501, Rules of the Board of Drinking Water and
- but if the committee is seeking guidance regarding federal requirements and oversight of drinking water
- Senator Zuiderveld followed up, saying that many of the rules they are dealing with on water, and in
- Senator Zuiderveld said that many of the rules they are dealing with on water, and in general, reference
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee met to consider several pending administrative rules from DOPL, beginning with approval of the January 20, 2026 minutes. The first major item was the Physical Therapy Licensure Board fee rule, which would raise physical therapist licenses from $25 to $40 and assistant licenses from $20 to $30. DOPL testified that the board’s cash balance had fallen below statutory targets because of higher overhead, the move to the Chinden campus, and the transition to the OASIS licensing system, while the Idaho Physical Therapy Association supported the increase to preserve an independent board. Some senators objected that the committee lacked a formal cost-benefit analysis and that fee increases were being used instead of broader restructuring, but the rule was approved on a roll call vote, 6-4.
The committee then revisited the Occupational Therapy Licensure Board fee rule after a prior tie vote. DOPL said the board’s reserves had declined to about 20% of expenditures and projected depletion by 2027, prompting a proposed increase in initial licensure and renewal fees. Committee members and the Division of Financial Management discussed whether a failed motion to approve required an explicit motion to reject and findings of fact under Idaho law. After that procedural discussion, the committee rejected the rule in part by approving the chapter except for the fee section, which passed 8-1.
Next, the committee considered the Board of Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals rule. DOPL described several technical changes to licensure requirements and education monitoring, along with fee increases intended to move the board toward a 30% cash reserve. The committee approved the rule except for the fee section, which was removed from the motion and passed 8-1. The final major item was the State Board of Acupuncture fee rule, which would raise fees by roughly 100% to 150%. Testimony included support from one senator who said an out-of-state acupuncturist favored licensure and would pay substantial fees for the ability to bill insurance, but other senators argued the increase was unjustified and that the board had few complaints and no recent applicant denials. A substitute motion to reject the rule failed, and the original motion to approve the rule was then adopted, ending the meeting with adjournment.
LA
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 04/09/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:33.520><c> In</c> water, sewer systems are neglected.
- In water, sewer systems are neglected.
- ,</c><01:04:00.560><c> it</c> more and more government regulations, it more and more government regulations
- , is to throw more regulations on top of what's already discouraging.
- , is to throw more regulations on top of what's already discouraging.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/01/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- if the water is polluted?
- lot of our water bodies in New York State because they require cold water to reproduce.”
- FISHERIES IN A LOT OF OUR WATER BODIES IN NEW YORK STATE BECAUSE THEY REQUIRE COLD WATER TO REPRODUCE
- “I have homes in my district being taken off well water because they found PFOS in the water because
- water, and you’re going to be drying the water in times of drought.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar.
The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family.
Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- water.
- Valley Municipal Water District, Stockton East Water District, all in support of **SB 149**.
- Valley project, a very complex endeavor to have free-flowing water on the Eel River and ensure water
- This trailer bill language ensures that we can keep delivering reliable, safe drinking water. water while
- Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, and Mesa Water District