Video & Transcript Research : 'water permits'
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MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res - Room 216, 17 March, 2025; 4:00 PM
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res - Room 210; 30 January, 2025: 11:00 AM
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of several water sources. and minimum permitting left to do on some of the existing resources and depletion
- water notices per year, and water loss from.
- The Texas Water Development Board notably includes the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving
- When we've looked at the state water plan, only 7% of the water needs identified in the state water plan
- How much is water loss? Is it a factor in ensuring water supply?
Keywords:
alcohol, taxation, reporting requirements, sales, distribution, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment, water fund, Texas water supply, state revenue, infrastructure, HJR 7, Texas Legislature, quorum, majority quorum, two-thirds quorum, legislative procedure
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, our water data act, all of this different stuff that we have out there that would be so easy
Keywords:
SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, water is my thing. It is very successful. We are above 30% now.
- Water is my thing. It is very successful. We are above 30% now.
- Chairman, this money is intended for the non-tribal portion of those water settlements. And, Mr.
- So a couple of items related to agriculture at NMSU: $10 million for grants related to efficient water
- Grants related to efficient water use there on line 297.
Keywords:
SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, our water data act, all of this different stuff that we have out there that would be so easy
- You know, our water data act, all of this different stuff that we have out there that would be so easy
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee first heard Senate Bill 193, which would increase the transfer from the irrigation works construction fund to the acequia and community ditch infrastructure fund from $2.5 million to $5 million. Senator Campos said the bill was intended to provide additional resources for acequias facing ongoing needs, including fire and flood recovery in areas such as San Miguel, Mora, and Lincoln counties. Paula Garcia of the New Mexico Acequia Association testified in support. The committee approved the bill on a 6-0 do-pass vote.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 132, sponsored by Senator Padilla with Department of Information Technology Secretary Manny Baca. The bill would modernize state IT planning by adding software to the equipment replacement framework and renaming the revolving fund to include software replacement and upgrades. Members discussed the need for more centralized purchasing and coordination across agencies, with Senator Woods expressing frustration that agencies often buy different software instead of using common systems. The bill received a 7-0 do-pass recommendation.
Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 35, and first adopted a committee substitute for discussion. The substitute combined two judicial district judgeship proposals for the First and Second Judicial Districts and removed an appropriation. The committee then approved the committee substitute on a 6-0 do-pass vote. Finally, Senate Bill 145 was tabled permanently after Senator Woods moved to table it, with the motion passing 6-1. The committee then adjourned and announced it would meet again Monday.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- longer-growing favor warm water or cool water species such as bass.
- The DNR did give us a one-year permit to pump water out of a pond, but that is not a good long-term solution
- Therefore, we come nowhere near the amount of water that's permitted on our old wells.
- Most of those large water uses would fall under the priority 5 water use.
- And then the other question that I have is that when communities apply for the permits as the MEST 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
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:
- the DNR did give us a one-year get water the DNR did give us a one-year permit<00:43:43.680><c> to</
- /c><00:43:44.559><c> a</c><00:43:44.680><c> pond</c><00:43:45.200><c> but</c> permit to pump water out
- of a pond but permit to pump water out of a pond but that<00:43:45.440><c> is</c><00:43:45.599><c> not
- Therefore, we come nowhere near the amount of water that's permitted on our old wells.
- Therefore, we come nowhere near the amount of water that's permitted on our old wells.
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
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Our water needs continue to grow.
- The Laguna Madre Water District has begun the process of meeting their ...future water needs with one
- Yes, I'm Charles Ortiz, District Engineer in-house with the Laguna Madre Water District.
- district. to consume water or sewer.
- Even if we don't get the hurricane directly, what happens is we still receive the water.
Keywords:
private activity bonds, housing, residential rental projects, low-income, affordable housing, bond measures, funding equality, political subdivisions, public communications, election fairness, debt collection, consumer rights, disclosures, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, settlement agreements, State Board of Education, group benefits program, health insurance, state employees, dependents eligibility
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Apr 16th, 2025
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband
Transcript Highlights:
- I imagine there's just emergencies, such as a water main break or something like that, and a significant
- imagine would be something driven by development, where you need to change the diameter or the size of a water
- They take a long time to get funded, and there's a lot of permitting that goes on at different levels
- I think we all know we can't control a broken water line or some sort of weather event, and those are
Keywords:
telecommunications, local exchange companies, universal service fund, rate maintenance, business expansion, broadband access, internet service, multiunit residential properties, urban areas, affordability programs, fiber-optic cables, public land, construction permits, environmental impact, notification requirements, municipal projects, infrastructure, facility relocation, public right-of-way, 1184
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- of both water and wastewater.
- of both water and wastewater.
- So then again, all that water coming into the valley just is getting into those water lines.
- Has this appropriation for the Mora mutual domestic water system been proposed? Water system.
- it can also go through the Water Projects Fund or the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
Keywords:
motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 22, which would allow certain motor vehicle manufacturers, including electric vehicle companies, to be licensed as dealers in New Mexico and sell/service directly to consumers. Supporters, including the sponsor’s office, Taxation and Revenue, Rivian, and clean-energy advocates, argued the bill would expand consumer choice, lower prices, improve EV access and service in-state, and bring new investment and jobs without eliminating existing franchise dealers. Opponents, including auto dealer associations, chambers of commerce, and franchise owners, argued the measure would weaken the franchise system, harm local businesses and jobs, reduce community reinvestment, and could disadvantage rural and tribal communities. After questions about trade-ins, tribal land sales, tax effects, and economic impacts, the committee voted to table SB 22 by a vote of 7-2.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 310, which appropriates $1.1 million to the New Mexico Environment Department for planning, design, and construction improvements to the Mora mutual domestic water system. Supporters described aging water and wastewater infrastructure, an AOC related to discharge into the Mora River, flood and fire impacts, and heavy-metal contamination concerns in private wells. They said the project is part of a larger effort to address inflow and infiltration, improve treatment capacity, and protect public health, with additional funding already sought through the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund and the Water Trust Board. Some senators questioned whether the request should instead go through existing water funding programs and raised concerns about piecemeal financing and the Environment Department’s role, but others supported the need for the project. The committee approved SB 310 on a 5-3 due-pass vote.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Joint Hearing: Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Jul 23rd, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We are not a water supply.
- We operate an environmental laboratory that serves the water and wastewater testing needs of our permitted
- They have no flood storage, nor do they have any water supply storage that's permitted for them.
- And you have the water; you run the water side. What's your revenue?
- Water alone is 214.
Keywords:
flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- That is permitted statewide. Splitting, I use traffic dockets.
- I was getting some water at the beginning. So I don't know... Sorry, I beg your pardon.
- I was getting some water at the beginning.
- an in-state permit under certain conditions.
- an in-state permit under certain conditions.
Bills:
HCR41, HB11, HB227, HB243, HB278, HB335, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB492, HB623, HB641, HB660, HB708, HB719, HB940, HB1029, HB1053, HB1069, HB1077
Keywords:
coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings
Summary:
The committee first took up H.C.R. 41, which would direct the ATC to allow electronic rebates for beer purchases and clarify that rebates are the manufacturer’s responsibility. The author and supporters said it would align beer with wine and other liquor rules. With no opposition, the resolution was moved forward. The committee then advanced H.B. 1029, which extends a moratorium on certain alcoholic beverage permits in House District 3 to give Shreveport and the MPC more time to revise local ordinances; it also moved forward without objection.
The committee next considered two related bills by Rep. Egan on district attorney funding. H.B. 660, as amended, raises the state warrant amount used to support assistant district attorneys from $50,000 to $60,000 and sets district attorney salaries at $65,000 effective July 1, 2026. The Louisiana District Attorneys Association and several DAs supported the bill, saying it would help recruit and retain prosecutors. H.B. 719, also amended, increases the number of assistant district attorney warrants in many judicial districts statewide, with supporters describing it as a response to crime, population changes, and local workload needs. Both bills were reported favorably as amended.
Rep. Ventrella’s H.B. 227, allowing court filings on letter-sized paper instead of only legal-sized paper, was also moved favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H.B. 335 by Rep. Henry, which would expand citizenship verification requirements for entities administering public benefits. Supporters said it was meant to ensure state dollars go to U.S. and Louisiana citizens and to add accountability for NGOs; opponents, including farmers, food-access nonprofits, and health providers, argued it would create administrative burdens, chill participation in SNAP-related programs, and discourage vulnerable people from seeking food or medical help. After an amendment exempting nonprofit food distribution was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 12-5 vote.
Finally, the committee took up H.B. 623, a tobacco and vapor products permitting bill. After adopting a three-minute rule, the committee accepted an amendment removing tobacco products from the proposed three-tier permitting system and excluding lawful marijuana products authorized by LDH. The amended bill was then reported favorably. The transcript ends as the committee was beginning H.B. 708.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- That is permitted statewide. Splitting, I use traffic dockets.
- I was getting some water at the beginning. So I don't know...
- an in-state permit under certain conditions.
- That's a special events permit that's already issued. It's 12 a year. You can apply.
- Special events permits that are already issued: 12 a year. You can get up to three days.
Bills:
HCR41, HB11, HB227, HB243, HB278, HB335, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB492, HB623, HB641, HB660, HB708, HB719, HB940, HB1029, HB1053, HB1069, HB1077
Keywords:
coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:07:04.040><c> in</c> state land bordering public water in state land bordering public water in
- comes from a directly impacted water body.
- And especially those<00:15:21.320><c> whose</c><00:15:21.480><c> drinking</c><00:15:21.880><c> water<
- ><c> water</c><00:15:24.160><c> body.
- </c> directly impacted water body. directly impacted water body.
Keywords:
Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, environment
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:27 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- We can't permit the mines. We've got a lake that we're not allowed to manage.
- It set them aside to provide timber and water for the nation in perpetuity.
- Now, now, So much water coming down the watersheds.
- Let's rehabilitate the floodplain so we can just let the water flow.
- Let's rehabilitate the floodplain so we can just let the water flow.
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:03 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- of both water and wastewater.
- of both water and wastewater.
- At the same time, we are trying to provide basic safe drinking water because safe drinking water has
- water coming into the river.
- We wanted to ensure that our people have clean drinking water, and of course the water and the reuse
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- in Texas power grids leaving at least 3.5 million Texans without electricity and causing widespread water
- At least 75 to 85 percent of them are caused by electrical infrastructure on water.
- They do have the ability to pull an operator's P5. operating permit, but in my experience they very very
- operating a highly reliable telecommunications network. by selling electricity, transmission, and water
- Maybe educate me a little bit and our freshman just spilled his water anyway house I would enjoy that
Keywords:
emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You have a lot of sunshine you also don't have a lot of water right so solar is is a good energy source
- that does doesn't rely on it doesn't require as much water as other energy sources to deploy correct
- disagreeing with your bill when they had plenty of time to work with you over I've got a I've got a The water
Keywords:
emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Stonier, Street, Stearns, Taylor, Thai, Tharinger, Thomas, Timmons, Valdez, Volz, Walen, Walsh, Walsh, Waters
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government