Video & Transcript Research : 'water code'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- A student's funding is largely tied to their zip code for a large variety of reasons.
- A student's funding is largely tied to their zip code for a large variety of reasons.
- A student's funding is largely tied to their zip code for a large variety of reasons.
- A student's funding is largely tied to their zip code for a large variety of reasons.
- argument that one of my zip code argument that one of my testifiers<00:20:27.120>
made.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 13, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't—that's definitely mudding the waters there.
- We don't—that's definitely mudding the waters there.
- We definitely mudding the waters there.
- Um we are hoping for an appropriation so that all our code could be digitalized.
- Um we are hoping for an appropriation so that all our code could be digitalized.
Bills:
SF0082
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 24th, 2026 at 09:09 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- There have been a lot of water crises.
- Usually it's like a water fund or like a hazardous waste fund.
- So the Arizona Water Settlements Act provided for New Mexico to build a unit of the Arizona Water Central
- This is on the Water Security Planning Act.
- This is on the Water Security Planning Act.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Five - Tuesday, April 21
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our state is treading water.
- And I heard the argument that Missouri is treading water. We're barely keeping pace.
- Missouri is treading water. We're barely keeping pace, or maybe not keeping pace.
- Louis County said, treading water. We've been bland. We've been meh.
- Further discussion, lady from Barton. water. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Summary:
The House began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by roll call vote (117-5), and a long series of guest introductions, including school groups, YouthBuild students, sorority members, interns, and former legislators. The chamber then moved to third reading business and took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 3283 and 3306. The sponsor explained the bill needed to be sent back for legislative review because of possible conflict with current case law involving arbitration and municipal authority. The House agreed to reconsider and then committed the substitute to the Committee on Legislative Review by recorded votes of 99-43 and 98-43, respectively.
The House next considered House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 982, which revises Missouri’s sex offender registry system. The sponsor said the bill responds to concerns raised after the 2018 registry overhaul and litigation, and would move Missouri from a hybrid system to a clearer tier-based structure, standardize registration requirements, address out-of-state offenders, and include related provisions on civil commitment housing, name changes, and carnival employees. Members asked whether the bill would allow offenders to petition off the registry; the sponsor said it would streamline removal for those who meet tier requirements and align the state system more closely with federal SORNA standards. The House adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 141-4.
The chamber then debated House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, which would send to voters a constitutional change aimed at eliminating the state income tax over time and shifting Missouri toward a broader consumption-tax model. Supporters argued the proposal would improve economic competitiveness, attract businesses and residents, give taxpayers more control, and reduce reliance on income taxes that they described as burdensome to working families. Opponents argued it would shift costs onto lower- and middle-income Missourians, seniors, and people on fixed incomes, and warned it could raise sales taxes and reduce funding for schools, health care, and other services. No final vote on the resolution was taken in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 14, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- relating to enhanced reporting and recordkeeping, window transparency, signage, and employee dress code
- The portal includes search functionality to identify screenings down to the zip code level, so you can
- go to the zip code, county, or city; you can put in an address.
- It may be an area within a larger county or zip code that has a shortage of health professionals, and
- of the program is to increase water safety by offering vouchers for swim lessons at no cost to families
Summary:
The Health Professions and Program Subcommittee met for an introductory and oversight briefing from the Florida Department of Health on implementation of several 2024 laws. The committee heard first from Jennifer Winhold on practitioner-regulation measures, including SB 1716 and SB 1600, which expanded workforce pathways through foreign-trained physician licensure, area-of-critical-need temporary certificates for APRNs and physician assistants, graduate assistant physician licenses, interstate compacts, and a new universal licensure-by-endorsement process. She also reviewed HB 197 on massage therapy enforcement, HB 975 on broader background screening, HB 1561 on office-surgery and liposuction safeguards, HB 159 on pharmacist HIV post-exposure prophylaxis certification, and HB 1063 on chiropractic dry needling and foreign degree licensure. Members asked about compact scope, foreign graduate requirements, massage enforcement overlap with DBPR, and registration thresholds for liposuction procedures.
Dr. Emma Spencer then outlined implementation of SB 76 and related programs, including changes to the FRAME and dental loan repayment programs, the volunteer health care provider program, the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, the Health Care Innovation Council and revolving loan program, and the Andrew John Anderson Pediatric Rare Disease Grant Program. She said the department had updated portals, posted forms, launched or was developing public search tools, and submitted required reports and contracts. Members questioned whether loan repayment funds were reaching rural and underserved areas, how nonprofit applicants were being informed about the Alphonse screening grant program, the short application window for that grant, and how the department would evaluate whether the programs were improving recruitment and retention.
A third presentation, delivered by Mike Mason standing in for Shea Holloway, covered maternal and child health and other public health initiatives. He reported on the telehealth maternity care program’s expansion from a pilot in Duval and Orange counties to 23 counties, the pregnancy-and-parenting resources website required by HB 415, CMV newborn screening requirements under SB 168, sickle cell registry and research grants under HB 7085, and the swim lessons voucher program under SB 544, which received nearly 10,000 requests for 3,500 vouchers and enrolled 86 facilities. Members asked about utilization, marketing, website launch timing, and how the department was promoting these services. No bills were voted on; the meeting concluded with the chair noting that more committee presentations and bills would follow and that briefing materials would be distributed to members.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 27th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Even though the number of Waters Edge filers is small, this scheme costs California.
- It's time to repeal Waters Edge and even the playing field for all Californians.
- It's time to repeal Waters Edge and even the playing field for all Californians.
- It's critical to understand why California passed Waters Edge in the first place 40 years ago.
- So those are, I think, compelling reasons not to repeal the Waters Edge here in California.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- The unit code or the object code 223 should be 233.
- This agency is very similar to Water Development.
- of the uh water development. of the uh water development. Okay.
- water development to general fund. water development to general fund.
- Then that will add this entire amount, $14 million, into Water 1 so we can work on water projects that
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- If they have livery on them, the state says that they're a commercial vessel on the water.
- So they're paying 100% of the cost for the roads, the water, the sewer, in this case a whole water treatment
- It includes water production delivery systems.
- Del Artino, a.k.a. the cold water, please come in.
- I have spoken to Representative Gress on no cold water; he already heard the cold water.
Bills:
HB2091, HB2140, HB2320, HB2384, HB2398, HB2502, HB2780, HB2918, HB2939, HB2950, HB2999, HB4020, HB4026, HB4029
Keywords:
insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, bonds, financial advisors, elections, municipal advisors, cost of borrowing, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 10th, 2025 at 01:45 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- soil and water districts and private individuals across the state.
- Well, I was talking about the cost of those... water samples.
- New Mexico's water is the San Juan River.
- When you scan the QR code, it'll take you to the desktop version.
- I mean, that's putting the kid to go get water at the soccer field.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jul 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- If I could just bring up one point: one section we're very concerned with is that an Election Code Section
- Alexandra Levy, on behalf of Water Reuse California, in support. Primary witness in opposition.
- Water Reuse California in support. Thank you. Primary witness in opposition?
- makes it easier for people in business to file taxes by updating California's Revenue and Taxation Code
- to reflect changes made in the Internal Revenue Service Code since January 1, 2015.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills focused on transit funding, veterans’ tax relief, clean energy incentives, housing development costs, and tax conformity. SB 63 would authorize a Bay Area regional sales tax measure for transit agencies facing fiscal shortfalls; supporters said it was needed to avoid major service cuts, while the California Taxpayers Association opposed it on Proposition 13/218 concerns. SB 56 would exclude veterans’ disability compensation from income calculations for the disabled veterans’ property tax exemption, and SB 296 would expand property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses; both drew broad veterans’ support. SB 86 would extend and expand the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority sales and use tax exemption program, including fusion energy, and SB 302 would conform state tax law to federal clean energy credit monetization provisions; both were backed by industry, labor, and clean energy advocates. SB 328 would cap Department of Toxic Substances Control fees on contaminated-soil remediation for infill and master-planned housing projects, with housing groups arguing the current fee structure can make projects infeasible. SB 711 would update California’s tax conformity date to January 1, 2025 to reduce complexity and inconsistencies with federal law, and was supported by tax professionals and business groups.
Several bills were held or sent to suspense, while others advanced with amendments. After quorum was established, SB 63 passed the committee 4-2 and SB 86, SB 302, SB 328, and SB 711 were referred to suspense, with SB 86 and SB 302 later approved out of suspense with amendments. SB 56 was held in committee, SB 296 was made a two-year bill, and SB 284 and SB 723 were held. The committee also approved a number of additional suspense-file bills, including SB 293, SB 359, SB 419, SB 587, SB 603, SB 663, SB 710, and SB 785, while SB 591 was approved with amendments and SB 353 was made a two-year bill. The hearing concluded with the committee adjournment after final roll calls and bill actions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- to the creation of Groundwater Science Research and Innovation Fund to be administered by the Texas Water
- Care Act refer to the Committee on Appropriations, HB 1424 by Goodwin relating to the structuring of water
- rates by retail public utilities to promote water conservation, authorizing a fee.
- Water conservation practices refer to the Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development.
- Code, refer to the Subcommittee on State and Federal Relations, H.R. 468 by Mesa-Rureka. organizing the
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Ross on behalf of the City of Burbank, Burbank Water and Power.
- Other counties that are not in that carve-out would report at a ZIP code level.
- Why ZIP codes? I'll give an example.
- They have the ZIP code of these residents.
- They have the ZIP code of these residents.
VA
Virginia 2026 1st Special Session
Commission on Unemployment Compensation Jul 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Compares to the target amount that's specified in the Virginia Code.
- So that high-water mark that we established coming out of the pandemic wasn't due to the contributions
- Do you need some water, because we've got a queue of folks that have questions and comments?
- And if you need some water, just say, and we'll get you going.
- You won't need water for this one. It's not a question. It's a comment.
Summary:
The Commission on Unemployment Compensation met, established a quorum, and elected Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling as chair and Senator Mike Jones as vice chair. The commission also adopted its electronic meeting policy and heard introductions from new members, staff, and officials from the Secretary of Labor’s office and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). Secretary Jessica Lumen outlined the administration’s workforce and labor priorities, including supporting workers, employers, and program transparency, while members raised concerns about business climate, job losses, labor participation, and the implementation of paid family and medical leave.
Staff provided legislative updates on recent unemployment-related bills. These included increases to the weekly unemployment benefit amount enacted in 2025 and 2026, a bill on labor dispute disqualification that changed how lockouts are treated for benefit eligibility, and a budget item providing $75,000 for actuarial support to the commission. The commission also discussed the 2025 work group on annual adjustments to weekly benefit amounts; staff reported that the work group did not complete its charge, and members agreed to revisit whether to reconstitute it at a future meeting. Delegate Martinez expressed support for continuing the work, and the chair said the issue would be taken up at the next meeting.
Deputy Commissioner Joanna Darkus gave a detailed presentation on Virginia’s unemployment insurance system, including current claims data, eligibility rules, employer tax structure, benefit levels, trust fund solvency, fraud prevention, and customer service operations. She reported that Virginia’s unemployment rate remains low, weekly claims are modest, the current weekly benefit range is $160 to $478, and the trust fund balance factor is projected at 50.9 percent, near the threshold for additional employer charges. Members asked about the taxable wage base, trust fund solvency, the effect of benefit increases, fraud controls, and the planned paid family and medical leave program. VEC said it is implementing that program through regulations, staffing, IT procurement, public listening sessions, and consultation with other states. A public commenter from the Virginia Poverty Law Center urged the commission to strengthen state investment in unemployment insurance and warned that federal support is uncertain. The commission then adjourned without taking further action.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- They also bring with them resources, as an example, that we need water and wastewater type infrastructure
- The procurement code is... you don't necessarily have to follow the procurement code.
- And if you're trying to move that along, you don't want to be involved with the procurement code.
- As you can see, most of this bill is everything that's exempt from the procurement code at this time.
- Just to be candid, in the Gallup-McKinley County area, we need water and wastewater, as an example.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/14/2026 - 31st Annual Indian Nations & Tribes Legislative Day
Transcript Highlights:
- From water stewardship in shaping where our state is headed, from water stewardship and long-term sustainability
- That responsibility begins with water.
- have cared for these waters since time immemorial.
- And there was mention of water.
- Bitter Water on my father's side, we come from people that know water stories.
Summary:
The Arizona House and Senate held the joint protocol session for the 31st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, opening with a tribal blessing, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed tribal leaders, elders, and guests, emphasizing the importance of government-to-government collaboration, tribal sovereignty, and the role of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes in issues such as water, energy, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.
The tribal address was delivered by Fort Mojave Chairman Timothy Williams, who focused heavily on Colorado River water rights, drought, climate change, and the need to include tribes in any future river management framework as current guidelines expire. He also discussed tribal economic development, education, public safety, border security, and the importance of protecting culture, language, land, and water. Thana Autumn Nation Chairman Verlin Jose similarly stressed unity, tribal sovereignty, border issues, water stewardship, and the economic impact of tribal gaming, arguing that tribes should be full partners in state and federal policy discussions and opposing a fixed border wall.
Dr. Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation gave a poetry reading and spoke about her background, the importance of language and oral tradition, and her role as Arizona State Poet Laureate. Her poems centered on food, water, weaving, and homeland. The session concluded with closing remarks from legislative leaders thanking participants for their perspectives and contributions, and the joint protocol session was dissolved. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session D Apr 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was a color-coded red-and-blue map to detail how red-performing this map is.
- It was a color-coded red-and-blue map to detail how red-performing this map is.
- the map color-coded that you received?
- There were no other codes or colors other than the map.
- We know when water flows, it nourishes everything it touches.
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D, later substituted with House Bill 1D, both establishing Florida’s congressional districts. The sponsor, Senator Gates, explained that the Governor had transmitted a proposed redistricting plan on short notice and argued that mid-decade congressional redistricting is legally permissible, citing population growth and the Governor’s view that race-based provisions in the Fair Districts Amendment are unconstitutional. He repeatedly said the Legislature was not being asked to prove the Governor’s legal theory, only to consider the proposal, and noted that no amendments were offered.
A lengthy question-and-answer period followed, with senators raising concerns about the rushed process, lack of statewide public hearings, and the map’s effects on minority communities, compactness, communities of interest, and partisan fairness. Senators questioned whether the map cracked Latino and Black communities, whether partisan data was used, whether the Governor’s office had outside consultants, and whether the plan complied with the Florida Constitution, the Fair Districts Amendment, and the Voting Rights Act. Gates generally deferred on legal conclusions, said the Governor’s representatives had testified the map was race-neutral and used political data only as one factor, and emphasized that any constitutional challenge would be for the courts.
After a motion to temporarily postpone failed by a recorded vote of 12 yeas to 23 nays, the Senate continued debate. Senators Rouson, Bernard, and others spoke in opposition, arguing the proposal was rushed, partisan, and harmful to communities of interest and minority voting power. Gates maintained that the Governor had a constitutional prerogative to propose the map and that the Legislature could accept, reject, or amend it. The House companion bill was then substituted for the Senate bill, read a third time, and the chamber moved into final debate on the congressional redistricting plan.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-29 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was a color-coded red-and-blue map to detail how red-performing this map is.
- the map color-coded that you received?
- There were no other codes or colors other than the map.
- There were no other codes or colors other than the map.
- We know when water flows, it nourishes everything it touches.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/27/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We have this benefit of rejuvenating the soil, reducing erosion, improving water quality, creating new
- We have this benefit of rejuvenating the soil, reducing erosion, improving water quality, creating new
- We have this benefit of rejuvenating the soil, reducing erosion, improving water quality, creating new
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/28/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- water to drink. That's right. water to drink. That's right.
- The amendment is coded A38. The amendment is coded A38.
- and our clean air and water suffers. and our clean air and water suffers.
- Still Water. Uh railroad quiet zones. Still Water.
- amendment is coded A9. amendment is coded A9.