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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Sep 23rd, 2025
Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That includes 76 or 77 agencies, boards and commissions, 19 some higher educational institutions, 180
- It would be like any standard operating procedures. For example, what's our password policy?
- Let me just take a moment to talk about a docket at the Public Regulation Commission.
- The commission, when they have a docket and they're in a rulemaking, usually has a proposed rule.
- I'm not a policy expert, but I have been working at the commission for a number of years.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The NEPA procedures you would necessarily have to go through if it was still owned by the feds to set
- And so it's asking them to use their standard corporate procedures and processes for good and for protecting
- Public opinion polling commissioned by Idaho Family Policy Center shows that over 76% of likely Idaho
- Public opinion polling commissioned by Idaho Family Policy Center shows that over 76% of likely Idaho
- We're not calling out specific procedures that they're using, but we're asking them to operate under
Summary:
The committee first considered RS 33178, a proposed constitutional amendment on management of state endowment and public lands. Representative Britt Raibald said the amendment would shift emphasis away from maximum long-term financial return alone and toward ongoing revenue generation, public access for recreation/hunting/fishing/trapping where it does not interfere with revenue-producing uses, and sale or exchange only when those priorities cannot be met. He said it would also preserve exchange practices, account for existing rights and obligations on any newly acquired federal lands, and create a dedicated fund for revenues from those lands. Members raised concerns about wildfire impacts, tribal rights, appraised value, and whether the proposal could encourage land sales; Raibald said the legislature would set policy and that the measure was intended as a backstop and a way to broaden the Land Board’s options. The committee voted to introduce RS 33178.
The committee then heard House Bill 542, which would regulate social media access for minors. Representative Jaron Crane and Chelsea Yeoman of Alliance Defending Freedom described the bill as a first-in-the-nation approach aimed at social media addiction and youth mental health, citing depression, anxiety, body image issues, and suicide statistics. They said the bill would use platform age-estimation tools to identify minors, require verified parental consent for users 16 and under, disable certain addictive interface features, prohibit targeted advertising based on children’s data, and provide a private right of action and attorney general enforcement. Supporters, including Idaho Family Policy Center, argued it would empower parents and protect children.
Opponents and skeptics, including the Computer and Communications Industry Association, argued the bill would violate minors’ First Amendment rights, regulate content moderation and software design, and invite litigation. Some members raised concerns about constitutional vulnerability, federal preemption, and the cost of defending the law, while others said the problem warranted action even if the bill might be litigated. After public testimony and committee discussion, the motion to send HB 542 to the floor with a due pass recommendation passed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine a scenario where a chiropractor is practicing outside of their scope and they're doing a procedure
- Um, patients who choose to have surgery in ASC arrive the day before their procedure.
- The day of their procedure, I apologize, have their surgery in a fully equipped operating room and recover
- Have Lee Spiller, executive director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights, testifying against House
- I'm with Citizens Commission on Human Rights, and we're opposed to the bill.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- 520, by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, relating to the Idaho Administrative Procedure
- Idaho Code, to establish provisions regarding hearing notices and to revise a provision regarding procedure
- Amending Section 19-2716, Idaho Code, to provide that the procedures used in an execution shall not be
- Section 19-2716, Idaho Code, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 36, Laws of 2025, to provide that the procedures
- We have in town with us today members of the Idaho Potato Commission, and they have generously supplied
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the House Journal. Members also received notice of a substitute appointment for District 25C and a Senate message transmitting enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 22 to the Secretary of State. Standing committee reports and first readings referred a number of new bills and memorials, including measures on administrative procedure, criminal history records, unmanned aircraft near correctional facilities, Capitol Mall property restrictions, child custody interference, execution procedures, cottage food operations, the Yellow Dot program, directed blood product transfusions, health care, anti-cancer medications, and epinephrine delivery systems.
On third reading, House Resolution 20 passed after brief debate emphasizing the need to reduce political violence and encourage more respectful conduct in public life. House Bill 491 also passed after supporters described it as expanding Good Samaritan protections for ordinary citizens who intervene in suicide crises, with one member citing a bridge intervention that saved a life. House Bill 492 passed as well; it codifies an additional position on a juvenile justice-related council to ensure representation from juvenile detention administrators and misdemeanor probation officials. House Bill 489 was held on the calendar for one legislative day at the sponsor’s request, and the remaining third-reading bill was also held one legislative day.
During announcements, members welcomed University of Idaho students, FFA visitors, and other guests, and noted several events including a firefighters’ Medal of Honor application delivery in the rotunda and a Potato Commission visit with potatoes available in the Capitol. Committee meeting notices for the coming days were also announced. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we begin, I want to make sure everyone understands our committee procedures. We have quorum.
- Before we begin, I want to make sure everyone understands our committee procedures to ensure we maintain
- Catherine Squire, on behalf of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, in support
- I've been working very closely with the Federal Trade Commission on this unfolding medical scandal where
- were amputated because my mother was told that I would kill myself if she didn’t consent to the procedure
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee met on March 17 and first approved a consent calendar of several bills, then heard AB 1540 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, which would restore the 988 “Press 3” LGBTQ youth crisis line. Supporters, including suicide prevention advocates, behavioral health groups, and local governments, argued the service is a vital, identity-affirming suicide prevention tool for LGBTQ youth. Opponents, including detransitioners and conservative advocacy groups, argued it would steer vulnerable youth toward organizations they viewed as harmful. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Communications and Conveyance Committee, with several no votes; the bill was later held on call and then advanced.
The committee next heard AB 1671 by Assemblymember Tangipa, creating a Rural Medical Provider Grant Program to help providers serving rural communities with operational costs, equipment, workforce needs, and related expenses. Supporters said the bill would help retain providers and improve access in areas where patients travel long distances for care; committee members also discussed telehealth as an important rural access tool. The bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations.
The committee then took up AB 1876 by Assemblymember Addis, the Fair Care for All Act, which would codify federal health care nondiscrimination protections into California law, including protections related to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and gender identity. Supporters said the bill is needed because federal protections are vulnerable to rollback and because patients, especially transgender and intersex Californians, face coverage denials and care disruptions. Opponents argued the bill would force coverage of gender-affirming care and raised concerns about detransitioning. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass motion to Judiciary, with some no votes, and later held it on call before it advanced.
Finally, the committee heard AB 1629 by Assemblymember Haney, which would require dental plans to honor assignment-of-benefits requests and improve reporting on network adequacy. Supporters said the bill would reduce upfront costs for patients and improve transparency, while opponents, including Delta Dental and dental plan groups, warned it could weaken networks and increase out-of-pocket costs. After discussion about network participation and patient access, the committee passed the bill on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. The committee then completed the remaining votes, including the consent items, and adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we begin, I want to make sure everyone understands our committee procedures to ensure we maintain
- Catherine Squire, on behalf of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, in support
- I've been working very closely with the Federal Trade Commission on this unfolding medical scandal where
- were amputated because my mother was told that I would kill myself if she didn’t consent to the procedure
- were amputated because my mother was told that I would kill myself if she didn’t consent to the procedure
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The commission was very much in favor of it, but they didn't feel they had legislative authority to do
- This bill does exactly that, allowing utilities and the commission to more fully consider the value of
- sealant still embedded in the left nasal sinus membrane from an overfilling during a root canal procedure
- sealant steel embedded in the left nasal sinus membrane from an overfilling during a root canal procedure
- Furthermore, I haven't been able to breathe out of the left nostril every night since the procedure and
Summary:
The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee met on February 5 and heard three measures. House Bill 246 would provide state matching funds for local governments already approved for federal flood mitigation assistance to buy out and rehabilitate floodplain properties, especially in Lincoln County, to reduce repetitive flood damage and restore land to a more natural floodplain. Supporters included county officials, emergency management, and a racetrack lobbyist, all emphasizing public safety, reduced disaster costs, and community recovery. Some members raised concerns about pre-flood property valuation and anti-donation issues, but the bill passed on a do-pass motion.
House Bill 271 would appropriate funds through the Office of Natural Resources Trustee for natural resource recovery and public land access, including disaster recovery projects and expansion of recreational opportunities. Supporters argued it would help restore watersheds, improve access to public lands, and support hunting, fishing, and local outdoor economies. Several members questioned whether the bill was too open-ended, whether it could affect grazing or other existing rights, and why the trustee’s office was the right vehicle; the sponsor and trustee said the office has a transparent public process and that the bill would not create new eminent domain authority or adverse changes to existing rights. The committee approved the bill 9-1, with one member explaining support but noting lingering concerns.
House Bill 254 would allow investor-owned electric utilities to count avoided greenhouse gas emissions when evaluating the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency programs under the utility cost test. The sponsor and utility witnesses said this would help expand programs such as heat pumps, HVAC upgrades, and all-electric development, while opponents worried it could function as a rate increase or “double dipping” because customers already pay fees supporting efficiency programs. The committee passed the bill 7-3. Finally, House Joint Memorial 3 would ask the Environment Department to study PFAS exemptions and report back during the interim as rulemaking on the PFAS Protection Act proceeds. The memorial drew both support and opposition, with critics saying it conflicted with existing statute and was unnecessary, while supporters said it would ensure a thorough review of federal changes and consumer-product exemptions. The memorial passed 8-2, and the committee then adjourned.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senate Bill 465, Senator James, criminal procedure, admission of out-of-court statements, assault
- Criminal procedure—expungement, no finding, and case terminated without finding.
- ,</c><01:59:48.480><c> the</c><01:59:48.639><c> labor</c> education commission, the labor education commission
- Senator Mu is commissioned to examine the expungement laws of Maryland.
- Senate Bill 483, Senator McCay, Criminal Procedure, Automated Shielding, Clean Slate Act of 2026.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, if I know that the original partisan HB 431 was to create a new commission to recommend changes
- </c><00:20:08.159><c> to</c> was to create a new commission to was to create a new commission to recommend
- If I know that the original version of HB 431 would create a commission to provide educator expertise
- We think that the advisory commission should meet regularly.
- We look at models that are used for surgical procedures.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDN Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- charter school commission offering charter school commission offering testimony<00:37:20.640><c> support
- </c> director of charter school commission director of charter school commission and<00:37:30.320><c>
- So it does include procedures confer.
- Thank you so much. the charter school commission. Um, in the charter school commission.
- Um, in addition to the commission.
Summary:
The committee on Education heard testimony on HB 1895, which would add education-worker protections by expanding harassment-related offenses. The Department of Education, HSTA, HGA, and several school employees and principals testified in support, describing increased harassment and threats toward teachers and staff, especially since COVID, and saying the bill would help deter bad actors. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, saying the language was vague and overbroad, could criminalize ordinary parental advocacy or speech, and might not survive constitutional scrutiny. In response to questions, the public defender said existing statutes already cover threatening or assaultive conduct against educational workers, while DOE representatives said the bill was aimed at excessive and repetitive disruptive behavior. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.
The committee then took up HB 1592, concerning protections for educational workers and sports officials. DOE, the Charter School Commission, HGA, HSTA, school principals, athletic programs, and many individual testifiers supported the bill, with several describing threats, harassment, and aggressive behavior at schools and athletic events. One principal said he had repeatedly involved law enforcement after threats and incidents on campus, and a teacher testified about the need to keep school environments safe and orderly. The Office of the Public Defender again opposed the bill, arguing that current law already enhances penalties for assaults and terroristic threatening against educational workers and sports officials, and that new offenses would have little deterrent effect. Committee members questioned whether the bill should be a separate statute and how to distinguish passionate advocacy from harassment; DOE said the line was crossed when conduct became excessive and repetitive, while the public defender urged clearer drafting and more emphasis on prevention, education, security, and de-escalation. No vote or final action was announced in the excerpt.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 16, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, let's hear from the Public Service Commission. Can we hear from the Public Service Commission?
- If I may make just quickly four points. the public service commission. the public service commission.
- commission? commission?
- commission? commission?
- It's a changing world. committee, uh the the commission is of committee, uh the the commission is of
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- balanced approach to supporting adolescent victims of sexual abuse while maintaining essential procedural
- </c> maintaining essential procedural maintaining essential procedural protections.<00:16:15.440><c>
- </c><00:54:00.000><c> of</c> currently begins with the commission of currently begins with the commission
- ,</c><01:02:12.240><c> when</c><01:02:12.559><c> we</c> VSA, which is court procedures, when we VSA,
- which is court procedures, when we passed<01:02:13.119><c> that</c><01:02:13.440><c> statute,</c><01:
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Commission. Commission.
- </c> on the commission of water management. on the commission of water management.
- Commission representation: two members of the Commission on Water Resource Management, provided that
- Commission representation: two members of the Commission on Water Resource Management, provided that
- Commission representation: two members of the Commission on Water Resource Management, provided that
Keywords:
conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, biodiversity, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F, state funding, public purpose, habitat restoration, predator-free sanctuary, ecosystem restoration, Zealandia, wildlife refuge
Summary:
The Committee on Water and Land heard testimony on SB 5253 SD2 relating to conservation and SB 2401 relating to regional shoreline mitigation district, with the chair emphasizing short testimony limits and the need to finish before session. On SB 5253, DLNR said it stood on its written testimony and answered questions about the bill’s proposed nonprofit endangered species sanctuary. Members asked whether existing entities or agreements, such as land trusts, private landowners, and DLNR safe harbor agreements, could accomplish similar conservation goals without creating a new entity. DLNR said similar work already exists, but it was not aware of a comparable sanctuary model in the state. A member also questioned language suggesting for-profit businesses in the sanctuary, and DLNR said the intent appeared to be sales of outreach or similar materials, though it agreed that such activities could be handled by a nonprofit.
The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2401, which would create a regional shoreline adaptation/mitigation framework. The Department of the Attorney General said it had concerns about inconsistent use of the terms “mitigation” and “adaptation,” warning of possible title-subject issues. DLNR said it was neutral on the terminology and more concerned with the substance, and noted that the bill would not waive permits; any plan would still require environmental review and applicable state and county permits. DLNR also supported OHA’s recommendation to consider impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during regional planning, and said the bill’s language on temporary shoreline protection measures could help address the gap between emergency permits and longer-term planning while avoiding a hardening-only approach.
The Office of Planning supported the regional planning concept but noted it is not a regulatory agency and would need to work with DLNR and the Land Board. OHA supported the bill’s planning-based approach but recommended amendments to require assessment of impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during plan development and to clarify that environmental review would still apply at the project level. Testifiers from the Ka‘anapali Steering Committee strongly supported the bill, saying it would provide a regional framework for ongoing erosion problems while preserving full regulatory authority and normal permitting, and they proposed amendments to standardize terminology, create a limited pathway for temporary shoreline protection, and address ownership and maintenance responsibilities. Members discussed the meaning of “mitigation” versus “adaptation,” the scope of shoreline hardening, and whether the bill would help the legislature take a broader, more holistic view of shoreline decisions. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is Senator Betancourt's bill relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election
- The legislature changed the name of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to TCEQ, Texas
- Commission on Environmental Quality.
- In 2018, and we support the bill in 2018, the Supreme Court Children's Commission published a report
- This is Senator Betancourt's bill relating to requirements and procedures in the contest of an election
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Criminal Defense Lawyers, the North Dakota State's Attorneys Association, and the Indigent Defense Commission
- For the record, Travis Fink, North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents.
- For the record, Travis Fink, North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents.
- It would just be a citation of $150, which would mean you get into the court procedures down below in
- Section 3 of the engrossed House bill, which essentially follow those procedures similar to most other
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee opened with a hearing on HB 1596, which would change low-level marijuana and THC possession and paraphernalia offenses into non-criminal citations or infractions, with fines and court procedures varying by amount and age. The bill’s sponsor said it was intended to reduce burdens on law enforcement, prosecutors, indigent defense, and the courts, while still deterring possession; testimony from the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents supported the bill but suggested an amendment to keep those under 21 in infraction status rather than non-criminal citation status, to align more closely with alcohol laws. Committee members questioned whether the bill was based on weight rather than potency, how it would affect criminal records, and whether the proposed amendment would treat 20-year-olds with marijuana similarly to 20-year-olds with alcohol.
Opposition came from the Chiefs of Police Association, Ward County Sheriff’s Department, and the Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association, which argued the bill would decriminalize a Schedule I substance and move North Dakota toward legalization contrary to voter decisions. They also said existing local plea practices already reduce workload and that the bill would still leave law enforcement with evidence handling and reporting duties. After debate, the committee adopted a do not pass recommendation on HB 1596 by a 5-2 vote.
The committee then took up HB 1416, a gaming-related bill involving charitable gaming and the ability to conduct multiple gaming activities at a site. Members discussed concerns about rural facilities, local flexibility, and whether the bill was necessary given that gaming activities can be paused or covered during another event. Senator Myrdal moved a do not pass recommendation, which passed on a 5-2 vote. The committee then adjourned until the next morning, with two bills still pending for later consideration.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP-TOU Joint Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Would that be in place of the commission?
- Change Mitigation Adaptation Commission. Change Mitigation Adaptation Commission.
- </c><01:12:42.560><c> resets</c> control costs if the commission resets control costs if the commission
- </c><01:15:06.880><c> has</c> rate case because the commission has rate case because the commission has
- </c><01:19:00.960><c> itself</c> paradigm that the the commission itself paradigm that the the commission
Bills:
HB1617
Keywords:
carbon emissions, tax credit, fossil fuel, agriculture, food security, environmental tax, greenhouse gas, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on HB 1949, which would create a public dashboard for the green fee to improve transparency and accountability. Testimony from the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and many community and conservation groups was generally supportive, with several speakers urging that the governor’s project recommendations remain largely intact and that community-driven projects continue to guide spending. One amendment was suggested to place the dashboard at the Department of Budget and Finance for fiscal expertise, while other testimony favored keeping it with the commission. Members asked about procurement, ETS involvement, recurring hosting costs, and whether the dashboard could be funded from green fee revenues; the commission said it could work with ETS and that green fee funds could reasonably be used. The committees then voted to pass HB 1949 with amendments.
The committees also heard HB 2618, which would require the governor to submit a separate bill for amounts tied to any increase in the transient accommodations tax and, in later discussion, was expanded into a broader restructuring of future green fee allocations. Testimony from the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition, and others supported the bill and emphasized the value of more predictable, dedicated funding for conservation and climate-related work. During decision-making, the chair described amendments creating several special funds under DLNR, including a watershed biodiversity and wildfire risk reduction fund, an aquatic resources conservation fund, a coastal restoration fund, a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund, and a green fee special fund for remaining revenues, with recommended amounts discussed for some of the funds. The committees voted to pass HB 2618 with amendments.
The hearing then moved to HB 1644, a consumer protection measure for residential solar sales that would require compliance with consumer protection laws, licensing or contractor affiliation for sellers, and a standardized disclosure form. Testimony in support came from the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, and several solar companies and individuals. Supporters said the bill would address complaints about third-party sales practices and improve disclosure, especially around financing. The committee then began hearing HB 2243, which would require electric utilities to provide public, electronic customer bill impact analyses and annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission; the Division of Consumer Advocacy and the PUC offered comments supporting the measure’s intent.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/15/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The commission affects every household.
- ><c> employees,</c><01:10:05.840><c> and</c> procedures so lawmakers, employees, and procedures so lawmakers
- The commission will not administrations.
- </c> >> You know, I like a procedure. Thank you. >> You know, I like a procedure.
- So I re uh repeats of this procedure.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- to coordinate with county commission to coordinate with county planning<00:25:22.000><c> commissions
- </c> concurrent uh land use commission concurrent uh land use commission district<00:26:58.960><c> boundary
- Um, we commission should be amended.
- commission is currently set up.
- Um, well, this is um actually procedure.
Summary:
The House Committee on Water and Land met on March 25, 2025, and first announced it had deleted HCR 3 and HCR 4567 from the agenda pending similar Senate measures. It then heard HR 35/HCR 40, which urges DLNR and other state agencies to work with community groups to co-steward community forests on public lands. DLNR’s urban and community forester testified in strong support, and several organizations and individuals submitted support; there were no questions or opposition noted.
The committee next heard HCR 64, asking OPSD to convene a working group on establishing and placing an Office of Resilience and Recovery. OPSD and the Governor’s Office of Recovery and Resilience supported the resolution and suggested friendly amendments, including replacing county civil defense representatives with mayors or their designees and allowing subject-matter experts to serve. Members questioned the office’s role, funding, and relationship to other resilience and emergency management offices, and the witness explained it was created after the Maui wildfires to coordinate long-term recovery, with special-project funding and a focus distinct from response and mental health functions.
The committee also heard HR 59/HCR 65 on coordinating concurrent reviews of general plan, district boundary, and zoning amendments during land reclassification. OPSD testified with comments and warned that the proposal could facilitate spot zoning if individual landowners could use the concurrent process, recommending it be limited to county-initiated actions. A related discussion followed on HR 118/HCR 122, which would create a collaborative working group on surveying and protecting iwi kūpuna and related coastal erosion issues; DNR, OHA, and others supported it with suggested additions, and testimony emphasized cultural sensitivity and community-specific decision-making. Members asked about burial practices and a recent court ruling, and witnesses said the working group could help guide broader policy and communication.
Finally, the committee heard HR 145/HCR 151, requesting DLNR to report on its lease enforcement process and procedures. DLNR said it was recruiting staff to conduct lease inspections but had difficulty filling positions due to compensation, and explained that new or extended leases can include inspection requirements, while retroactive cost-shifting would raise contractual issues. Members asked for information on lease renewal timelines and whether inspection provisions were being added to renewals; DLNR said those decisions are made in public sunshine meetings and agreed to provide additional information. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> patients he would discuss the procedures patients he would discuss the procedures and<01:55:07.079
- I know there’s a lot of concern about creating new commissions or extending commissions that are more
- when we don't want so many commission when we don't want so many commissions<03:13:34.479><c> that</
- c><03:13:34.600><c> aren't</c><03:13:34.800><c> meeting</c> commissions that aren't meeting commissions
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 566, which would require permit applications for new landfills to include a detailed leachate management plan. Representative German introduced the bill and explained that it was prompted by recent reporting on leachate management problems at New Hampshire landfills, including alleged violations and deficiency letters from DES. He said the bill was intended to address public health concerns, PFAS contamination, and increased leachate volumes tied to more severe rainstorms, while still allowing innovation in treatment and transportation methods. He also described a set of proposed amendments developed after discussions with DES and a landfill operator, including changing “permit for construction” to “operating approval,” applying the bill to landfill expansions, moving contract-related language into the planning section, and removing a proposed new subparagraph.
Committee members asked whether the bill would limit operator flexibility or duplicate existing DES rules. Representative German said the bill would not dictate specific treatment methods or lock operators into long-term contracts, but would require a plan showing how leachate will be managed, transported, and disposed of, with later contract changes reported to DES. Several members and the BIA representative questioned whether the bill was necessary given existing Env 806 rules and DES enforcement authority. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill as introduced, arguing that DES already has rules and technical expertise, that the issue is better handled through rulemaking, and that moving requirements into statute could freeze the framework and make future adjustments harder. Supporters countered that a statute would provide a stronger, more durable policy commitment in response to ongoing problems.
No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing. The discussion ended with the bill still under consideration and with the sponsor indicating that a revised amendment would likely be brought forward for later work session or executive session review.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- Health and Human Services Commission, the HHSC Office of Inspection.
- That would probably be more directed to the Health and Human Services Commission.
- We have been working closely with our partners at the health and human services commission.
- Neuter procedures for cats and dogs at risk for unplanned breeding that may carry infectious diseases
- Commission, or HHSC.