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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- don't know who I am, I am State Representative Tony Cabral, from the great city of New Bedford by the water
- It protects the natural, scenic, historic, and aesthetic qualities of our land and water, and it declares
- it an option but not a requirement to go through EEA to find out if this is going to pass a small test
- It's a test of... I don't want to say.
- But so the test of any given situation is, is the use consistent with what is spelled out in Article
Summary:
The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held an oversight hearing on draft regulations implementing Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution under Chapter 274 of the Acts of 2022, the Open Space Act. Chairs Cabral and Collins framed the hearing as a review of how the new process for dispositions or changes in use of Article 97 land would work, including public notice, environmental justice protections, replacement land, appraisals, and the role of the legislature. Under Secretary Stephanie Cooper and Commissioner Adam Bakke testified for EEA/DCAM, followed later by Deputy Inspector General O’Neill and Deputy Inspector General Giles on appraisal review.
Much of the discussion focused on how the draft regulations would operate in practice. EEA said the regulations would require advance public notice, define “comparable location” for replacement land, and allow the Secretary to make findings on whether an action would adversely affect environmental justice communities. Members pressed for longer public comment periods, clearer notice to local officials, more frequent updates to the site evaluation tool, and a clearer definition of terms such as “limited duration” for permits and licenses. EEA said the regulations are intended to standardize a process that has been handled through policy and case-by-case review, and that the legislature still retains the final authority to approve any Article 97 disposition.
Committee members also questioned whether the draft rules shift too much discretion to the Secretary and whether the proposed “proponent” process could allow private entities to drive Article 97 actions. EEA responded that non-public proponents would still need municipal support and legislative sponsorship, and that the regulations do not create a new avenue to bypass the existing home rule and legislative process. Members raised concerns about the current policy’s unanimous-vote requirements for municipal commissions, the proposed waiver provisions, whether MEPA applies, and the lack of explicit enforcement or penalty language in the act or regulations. EEA and DCAM said the act does not provide an enforcement mechanism and that disputes would generally be handled through the courts or the Attorney General.
The Inspector General’s office explained its role in reviewing appraisals for special legislation, including Article 97 matters, to ensure compliance with USPAP standards and to forward its review to DCAM. The hearing did not include any votes or formal committee action; members indicated that the committee may later issue recommendations to the executive agencies based on the testimony and questions raised.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee - Afternoon Session Jan 12th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We also Cleat was able to accomplish providing a curriculum for tested and Certified 817 new full-time
- But more of this would be to try to get some things paperless with our testing or like digital Scintron
- And we sent some of those kits out to be tested as well, but we're almost there.
- We're starting To see the results of that, we have water damage.
- We have water coming in through the air, pulling negative air pressure inside the building.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Jul 2nd, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- There have been big increases in the military budget for research, development, testing, and evaluation
- A recession we need to worry about, but that's why we've, as a state, through stress testing and other
- Water districts that got huge amounts of money, and none of that money is moving.
- This is the test that every state administers to a population of its students, and it's the test we use
- The core of that test is math and reading, and the core of the test which would stay in place.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine advancing carbon capture, utilization and sequestration technologies and ensuring effective implementation of the USE IT Act. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Our national organization represents both energy and water agencies, including programs for water quality
- Ground sources of drinking water are covered by these regulations.
- Drinking Water Act.
- meet some criteria for serving public water supply, but they will never be a public water supply.
- not economic to develop, or that formation won't produce enough water to be a drinking water source.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development, February 16, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
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- zero water. zero water. >> Followup?<00:27:47.200>
No. - The timing of air quality permits and water permits would be around 120 days normally.
- We will close public testimony. water either in our process, but we water either in our process, but
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
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- It's about saving in sanitary and storm sewer costs and water lines.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/05/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Cloud water treatment plant is not just state-leading; it's not just an example for the country.
- Cloud water treatment facility. I think I've stalled long enough, Mr. Chair.
- what is happening at the St Cloud water what is happening at the St Cloud water treatment<00:24:
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- word distracted pops up is in the test word distracted pops up is in the test that<00:54:18.240>
- test, in different languages.
- and the driving test?
- them take the test and the driving test them take the test and the driving test yes<01:53:25.320
- , tailpipe testing-type program.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee held a public hearing on HB 249, which would allow bicycles, and in the bill’s language human-powered vehicles and e-bikes, to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs when safe. The bill sponsor, Rep. Seth Miller, said the measure is intended to improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer crashes or injuries. He emphasized that the bill would remain optional, would not let cyclists ignore cross traffic, and would help riders avoid the unstable “wobble” that comes from repeatedly stopping and starting, especially on cargo bikes or other heavier bicycles.
Committee members raised concerns about predictability, liability, and whether the proposal creates a special class of vehicle. Rep. Crawford asked why the bill also addresses left turns on red for one-way streets; Miller said that provision is meant to address situations where bicycles do not trigger signal equipment and could otherwise be stranded at a light. Rep. Gannon questioned the lack of explicit liability language, and Miller said he did not know of a separate provision but would be open to an amendment if the committee wanted clearer language. Rep. Hill and Rep. Emble expressed concern that other drivers would not know what cyclists intend to do and that the bill could create special rules; Miller responded that cyclists would still be required to yield and that the law would not change right-of-way rules.
Several witnesses testified in support. Michael Frank, a Spofford cyclist and League cycling instructor, said the bill would help him safely commute and carry heavy groceries by reducing the effort and exposure involved in restarting after a full stop. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy and time, and would still require cyclists to stop at red lights unless the intersection is clear. He also noted that traffic signals often do not detect bicycles. No vote was taken during the hearing.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- your labors have now been fairly tested your labors have now been fairly tested by their fruits the
- but when I stood else's bucket of water but when I stood else's bucket of water but when I stood in
- increased testing capabilities testing increased testing capabilities testing increased testing capabilities
- scores are through the roof their test scores are through the roof their test scores are through the
- your bill down I you didn't I'm watered your bill down I you didn't I'm watered your bill down I you
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The two projects include the west side water expansion planning and construction project and the water
- Because of these limitations, the recommended approach is to expand the existing water plant, drill a
- All right, item four is review and approval of Water Sector Commission recommendations.
- The Commission recommended $5.5 million in additional water sector funding for the Tensas Water District
- But we'll know more about academics after this testing cycle. When is that? There's a window.
Summary:
The committee first adopted the fiscal status statement and five-year baseline summary after a brief discussion about how the baseline percentages are calculated and why projected expenditures exceed revenues in later years, with staff explaining that inflation assumptions drive much of the increase. The Office of Facility Planning and Control then received approval for several items: adding eight higher education deferred maintenance projects, approving a $412,993 change order for LSU’s Jesse Coates Building project, reporting four smaller change orders for information, and combining two Hornbeck water projects into one expanded water plant/well and distribution plan. The committee also approved a two-year extension for UL Lafayette’s Banner ERP consulting contract and approved additional Water Sector Commission funding of $5.5 million for the Tensas Water District Association, with a $100,000 local commitment noted.
The most extensive discussion centered on a proposed tax increment financing package for a new 1,000-room Omni headquarters hotel adjacent to the New Orleans Convention Center. Project representatives said the hotel would require about $550 million in private investment, with the authority contributing land and $80 million, and that the package would dedicate state and local tax increments for 45 years after opening. Senators and representatives questioned the structure, the length of the incentive, the expected return to the state, possible cannibalization of existing hotel tax revenue, and why the convention center would receive a 1% stream for so long. Several members said they wanted more information on projected annual revenues and the overall return before voting, and the committee deferred the item to the next month.
Later, Louisiana Economic Development requested one-year extensions for two marketing-related contracts with Zender Communications and Graham Group, and the Department of Education sought an amendment to the Odyssey contract for the Louisiana Gator program. The education discussion focused on the per-student cost of $143.50, the use of current enrollment and appropriation levels to set the contract ceiling, the fact that startup costs were no longer included, and the need for continuity before the current contract expires June 30. Members asked for an RFP to be considered for future years and for more information on student outcomes and actual spending. The committee took no vote on the education item during the discussion, and the meeting adjourned after the final exchanges.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The two projects include the west side water expansion planning and construction project and the water
- Because of these limitations, the recommended approach is to expand the existing water plant, drill a
- All right, Item 4 is review and approval of Water Sector Commission recommendations.
- The Commission recommended $5.5 million in additional water sector funding for the Tencel Water District
- But we'll know more about academics after this testing cycle. When is that? When is that?
Summary:
The committee first received a fiscal status statement and five-year baseline budget update from the Office of Planning and Budget. Members were told there were no changes to the baseline, but several current-year items now require appropriations, including Hurricane Katrina closeout costs under GOSEP, projected Department of Corrections shortfalls for offender medical care and overtime, and a reduction in the minimum foundation program tied to February 1 student counts. After questions about how the five-year percentages and inflation assumptions were calculated, the committee adopted the fiscal status statement.
The committee then approved several Facility Planning and Control items, including adding eight higher education deferred maintenance projects to the approved list under Act 751, a $412,993 change order for LSU’s Jesse Coates Building project, a report of four other change orders for informational purposes, and combining two Hornbeck water projects into a single expanded water plant and distribution project. It also approved a two-year extension of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Banner ERP consulting agreement and approved Water Sector Commission recommendations for an additional $5.5 million for the Tencel Water District Association, which included a $100,000 local commitment.
A major portion of the meeting focused on a proposed tax increment financing package for a 1,000-room headquarters hotel adjacent to the New Orleans Convention Center. Witnesses described the project as a $550 million private investment supported by state and local tax dedications, with projected benefits including more convention business and improved competitiveness. Members raised concerns about the 45-year term, the use of a 1% state tax dedication, possible cannibalization of existing hotel revenue, and the return on the public incentive. After extensive questioning, the committee deferred the proposal to the next month for further review and requested additional projections.
Finally, the committee reviewed contract extensions for Louisiana Economic Development’s marketing vendors and a Department of Education amendment for the Odyssey platform used in the Louisiana Gator program. The education officials explained the contract is based on a per-student amount of $143.50 and that the current amendment is needed to avoid a lapse when the existing term ends June 30. Members discussed whether an RFP should be started for future years to seek a better price, and the department said it would be able to provide academic outcome data after the current testing cycle. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- If this is, you know, if a life jacket, how much of it has to be above water, below water?
- than pool water and stuff like that.
- Incorporated water conservation measures have reduced water usage by 20 to 30 percent.
- need for fresh water over time.
- Water efficiency measures should be mandatory, not optional, and aquifer testing must be required in
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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no Senator makoni yes Senator Waters no Senator makoni yes Senator Waters no - Okay, um, Senator Waters to speak. Thank you, uh, Madam President.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/25/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Waters: Thanks, Mr. Chairman. Good to see you.
- We took all of our test shots at about 50 yards.
- Consent by Senator Waters, second by—actually, she named it first.
- By consent by Senator Waters, second by—um, Senator Waters? Actually, she named it first.
- The motion by Senator Waters to pass was adopted. Senator Waters, you are a co-sponsor.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And is dead in the water.
- What this bill does is it allows the water districts to dissolve their water district if somebody else
- It's a lot more difficult to run a water district.
- Right now, in either case, the people in that water district will have to vote to dissolve that water
- The people in that water district will have to vote to dissolve that water district.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/22/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- yard waste into New Hampshire Waters yard waste into New Hampshire Waters this<03:35:39.479>
- Waters and I'm not going to go over too Waters and I'm not going to go over too much<03:49:23.080>
- or other places nearby the water where they will reach the water.
- or other places nearby the water where they will reach the water.
- >
reach nearby the water where they will reach nearby the water where they will reach the<03:54
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 2, February 10, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- entities to be able to invite this federal agency to come in there and help them resolve soil and water
- entities to be able to invite this federal agency to come in there and help them resolve soil and water
- entities to be able to invite this federal agency to come in there and help them resolve soil and water
- control area in a few areas of the state for our most sensitive areas for groundwater and surface water
- , Senate file 30, elections system tests, Senate file 30, elections voter<01:43:03.440>
registration
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 8 will replace the STAR test with three shorter tests: at the beginning of the year, middle
- .. particular test?
- test the items.
- Tests, for people to offer additional practice tests. This has been pretty well studied.
- Data test or a field testing process?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2026-04-09
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- the city signs an NDA and promises water the city signs an NDA and promises water from<00:15:46.360
- <00:15:48.280>
to from its domestic water allocation to from its domestic water allocation to - We're talking about water usage.
- We're talking about water usage.
- We're talking about water development.
Keywords:
municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations
Summary:
The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee approved the minutes from March 25 and March 26, then took up House File 4077, a bipartisan bill authored by Representatives Greenman and Roach. The bill would prohibit municipalities from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities that restrict disclosure about land development, economic development, or publicly funded projects, while preserving existing Chapter 13 data practices rules and trade secret protections. The authors argued the bill is needed to prevent secret agreements and backroom decision-making that undermine public transparency, and they moved that the bill be re-referred to the general register.
Several local officials and residents testified in support, including a St. Louis County commissioner, the mayor of Lonsdale, and residents from Farmington and Hermantown. Supporters said NDAs had been used in connection with data center and other development projects to keep elected officials and the public in the dark, eroding trust and limiting community input. They described the bill as a common-sense transparency measure and said existing law already protects legitimate trade secrets.
Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership, which argued that NDAs are often necessary in early-stage economic development discussions to protect sensitive business information and remain competitive with other states. They warned the bill could discourage investment, jobs, and tax growth, and said it would impose a one-size-fits-all state mandate that limits local discretion. Committee members then debated whether the bill was too broad and whether it should be narrowed to data centers; supporters responded that the issue extends beyond data centers to other forms of economic development. A roll call vote was requested on the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register, but the final vote result was not stated in the transcript excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/20/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
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when <00:27:25.720>we we get into Dangerous Waters when we we get into Dangerous - It starts out as testing the waters.
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out out as testing the waters it starts out out as testing the waters it starts