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• could leverage to address its own water management and conservation challenges.
• And you take a look at other areas energy, agriculture, water.
• We also align in healthcare and water.
• And we comply with all the laws and rules and regulations.
• OK, unfortunately they don't change out the water as often as they should.

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• </c> legislation regulating AI at this time. legislation regulating AI at this time.
• They're not regulated. are designed for. They're not regulated.
• </c> the water. Uh so, uh sorry. the water. Uh so, uh sorry.
• </c><03:20:52.640><c> the</c> problems in the plane, regulating the problems in the plane, regulating
• </c> power to regulate them. power to regulate them.

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• Conflict of interest at UC is already strictly regulated by Public Contract Code Section 10516 in the
• by the... ...which is regulated by the Public Contract Code, as stated by the opposition.
• He now sits on the water board.
• I couldn't even give a water bottle to an elected official. That's how stringent the policies were.
• They're also regulated by this bill in their UC position.

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard several bills related to school nutrition, campus safety, college financial aid, and UC contracting ethics. SB 1058 by Senator McNerney would remove price as the primary factor in school nutrition procurement grants, allowing districts more flexibility to prioritize quality, local sourcing, cultural responsiveness, and healthier meals. Supporters from school nutrition and education groups said it would help districts better serve students and local farmers without increasing state costs. After questions about vendor selection and safeguards against favoritism, the bill was moved do pass and later approved 7-0. SB 1140 by Senator Ashby, sponsored by the California Federation of Teachers, would require school safety plans to address access control during construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Supporters said the bill closes a gap that can leave gates or doors unsecured and could help prevent unauthorized access to campuses. There was no opposition, and the committee approved the bill unanimously. SB 959 was also taken up on consent and passed. SB 1006 by Senator Padilla would raise the Cal Grant B Access Award and tie future increases to inflation using the California Consumer Price Index. Supporters said the current award has lost most of its value and does not cover basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and books, affecting hundreds of thousands of students. Members discussed the fiscal impact and the need to keep aid aligned with rising costs; the bill was moved forward and later approved 7-0. SB 1141 by Senator Wahab would bar UC contracts with businesses that pay UC executives or where executives serve in paid roles, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest. UC and the Chamber of Commerce opposed the bill as too broad and potentially disruptive to operations, while supporters argued existing rules are insufficient because many contracting decisions happen outside public view. After extended debate over recusal, transparency, and the scope of the restrictions, the committee passed the bill 4-2 and then finalized all bills on the agenda before adjourning.

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• Pesticide regulation is one of the clearest intersections of environmental justice and agriculture.
• Animal health regulations are designed to prevent and control the transmission of diseases that affect
• Inspections are conducted to support disease surveillance and response, regulate livestock movement,
• Although it is not traditionally categorized as an environmental regulation, the weights and measures
• Thankfully, DNR's mission is centered around protecting our lands and waters for future generations.

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• For background, the Department of Labor and Industries regulates factory-assembled structures, which
• The Department of Labor and Industries regulates factory-assembled structures, which include manufactured
• Construction work is planned and inspected in stages, fairly easily regulated.
• up, but it's time for me to punch out and go home, so you're just going to have to go without hot water
• up, but it's time for me to punch out and go home, so you're just going to have to go without hot water

Bills: SB6197, SB6158, SB6302, SB5437, SB6117, SB5852, SB5847, SB6067, SB6152, SB6136

Keywords: SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement, infractions, administrative penalties, license suspension, certificate suspension, endorsement suspension, registration suspension, Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, penalty schedule, repeat violations, workplace standards, construction trades, professional licensing, Washington state, factory built housing

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• Think water and sewer, where it's sort of run like a business, it generates revenue, goes back in.
• But the Department of Revenue is heavily involved in the regulation of the process from here on out.
• And remember, heavily regulated by the Department of Revenue.
• And remember, heavily regulated by the Department of Revenue.
• The Inspector General Division, and may I take a sip of water? Please. You got a lot to say, sorry.

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee met to review how county budgets are developed and how constitutional officers fit into that process. Davin Suggs of the Florida Association of Counties gave an overview of county budgeting, explaining the statutory framework, the role of property taxes and TRIM notices, the fiscal-year timeline, fund balances and reserves, and the Department of Revenue’s oversight. He emphasized that county budgets include the board’s budget plus the budgets of constitutional officers, and that relationships and communication are critical to resolving budget issues. A panel of constitutional officers then described their offices’ budget processes and responsibilities: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed law enforcement budgeting and the importance of negotiated agreements with county commissions; Alachua County Property Appraiser Aisha Solomon explained the June 1 budget deadline, valuation methods, and the appeal process for property assessments; Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller Angelina Coleniso outlined the clerk’s court and finance duties, the county-side budget process, and the clerk’s personal liability under section 129.09 for unlawful expenditures; Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Early described the cyclical nature of election costs, staffing, equipment, and the impact of turnout and election law changes; and Columbia County Tax Collector Kyle Keene explained that tax collectors’ budgets are reviewed by the Department of Revenue, with fee offices funding themselves through service charges and budget offices relying on county support. Members asked about personal liability for unlawful spending, conflicts between clerks and county commissions, property valuation and storm damage adjustments, reserve levels, and whether tax collectors can retain excess fees. Responses noted that clerks must refuse illegal expenditures, property appraisers use market-based assessments with VAB and court review available, counties should maintain healthy fund balances for cash flow and emergencies, and tax collectors generally must zero out year-end balances and distribute excess revenues to taxing authorities. The committee took no votes and adjourned after thanking the panelists for their testimony.

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• Those buildings, those structures, many of them are close to water, and we know what water does to structures
• So constituents come to me regularly with a lot of water issues, or they perceive water issues.
• The River near the confluence zone, you're dealing with a lot of water.
• And as I've said before, has Our state is so water-rich.
• And these are little captures of water that feed into the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.

Summary: The Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources heard House Bill 2202, sponsored by Rep. Don Mayhew, which would allow active-duty military personnel, 100% disabled veterans, and youth during youth hunt seasons to receive certain hunting permits at no cost. Mayhew argued the bill would help recruit younger hunters, support military members and disabled veterans, and would not threaten conservation funding because the conservation fund has maintained substantial balances. Committee members questioned the bill’s fiscal impact, possible constitutional issues, effects on Pittman-Robertson federal reimbursements, and whether the bill duplicated existing Missouri Department of Conservation exemptions. Some members supported the concept of honoring veterans but suggested other funding mechanisms or clarifying language, and MDC said it would revise the fiscal note after misreading some figures. Testimony on HB 2202 was mostly opposed or informational. An Army veteran testified against the bill, saying current MDC rules already provide significant exemptions for veterans, active-duty personnel, and seniors, and warning the bill could reduce revenue and federal matching funds. MDC Deputy Director Aaron Jeffreys said the department already offers numerous veteran and military exemptions and supports veteran hunts through partnerships with NGOs, but also explained the agency’s fund balance is being used for major capital projects and is expected to decline. Several members and the sponsor debated whether conservation revenues are being held in reserve unnecessarily or are needed for ongoing projects and future obligations. The committee then heard House Bill 1734, sponsored by Rep. Colin Wellenkamp, which would create a Soil Erosion Control Fund Act to help homeowners associations finance erosion mitigation projects through assessments, state fund allocations, and matching local or grant dollars. Wellenkamp and supporters said erosion and flooding are causing major property damage, especially in water-rich and river-adjacent areas, and that the bill would give communities a practical tool to address problems that are too expensive for cities or counties to solve alone. Members from affected districts described severe flooding and erosion impacts, and the sponsor said the bill includes safeguards such as HOA nonprofit status, homeowner approval, and repayment terms to protect taxpayers. HB 1734 drew broad support from witnesses including the Community Associations Institute, a stream restoration business, the Missouri Municipal League, the Sierra Club, the Nature Conservancy of Missouri, and a St. Charles County lobbyist. Supporters said the proposal would help stabilize land, protect homes and property values, improve habitat and water quality, and reduce long-term public costs. No witnesses testified in opposition, and the hearing on HB 1734 concluded with no further business and adjournment.

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• </c> uh no water, no utilities whatsoever. uh no water, no utilities whatsoever.
• <c> supervise</c><02:16:49.480><c> them</c> we also regulate and supervise them we also regulate and
• </c> Congress intended states to regulate Congress intended states to regulate solid<02:33:39.560><c>
• </c> regulating solid waste. regulating solid waste.
• </c> our roads department, our water our roads department, our water department, department, department

Keywords: 916, all

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• An act authorizing the city of Taunton to establish a separate billing rate for water supply to manufactured
• House No. 2917, an act further regulating credible service for employees of the Dedham-Westwood Water

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• And I think they're engaging the waters to see if I would support it or not.
• So they get that, and then there are other licensing regulations that a registered home wouldn't have
• So we want to make sure that our zoning and our land use regulations aren't unnecessarily inhibiting
• So some of these projects were parks and rec projects, as well as water projects and wastewater projects
• we're going to see if they can go through the Water Trust Board.

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• </c> the water or to keep them safe at shore. the water or to keep them safe at shore.
• GSA comes up with the regulations.
• GSA comes up with the regulations.
• GSA comes up with the regulations.
• GSA comes up with the regulations.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It also wouldn't have occurred to me that it takes approximately 1,800 gallons of water to produce a
• , and 110 gallons of water to produce a pound of corn.
• I know that's hard to swallow, pardon me, but also using this much water is depleting and contributing
• that manure ends up contaminating groundwater, releasing chemicals, bacteria, and E. coli into the water
• Smith College have demonstrated dramatic reductions in emissions along with water savings and decreased

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Higher Education held its first hearing and heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including hunger-free campuses, FAFSA completion, early college/college-in-high-school programs, banning legacy preferences, AP credit consistency, and tuition equity for the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Committee leaders opened by outlining the hearing process and noting the three-minute testimony limit. Legislators and advocates generally framed the bills as equity and access measures aimed at improving college affordability, student success, and workforce development. Representative Vargas testified for H. 1466 and H. 1467, arguing that hunger-free campus should be codified because many public college and community college students face food insecurity, and that FAFSA completion should be improved through individualized outreach and an opt-out or completion requirement. Senator Lovely, the Greater Boston Food Bank, and other advocates supported the hunger-free campus bill, citing data that 44% of public university and community college students experienced food insecurity in 2023 and that food insecurity harms graduation rates. Femi Stoltz and Shanti Lopez Toro backed the FAFSA bill, saying many students miss out on Pell grants and need direct support; they pointed to state examples such as Louisiana and to recent state action requiring FAFSA awareness. Committee members asked about the federal FAFSA rollout, regional equity in food access, and the need for long-term funding and data collection. A large panel supported H. 1455 on college and high school/early college, including former Chair Roy, the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College, a student graduate, MBAE, and Tripp Jones. They described early college as a proven model that helps low-income and first-generation students, improves degree attainment, and supports workforce needs; witnesses said the goal is to scale from about 9,000 students and 55 partnerships toward 22,000 to 25,000 students by 2030, with possible future growth beyond that. Members raised questions about funding, public-private partnerships, parental involvement, faculty development, and whether the bill should include data review and more standardized policies across institutions. Representative Garcia also testified for H. 1432 on AP credit, saying students should receive consistent credit for AP scores of 3, 4, or 5. Senator Edwards and James Murphy testified for the legacy preference ban, arguing it is unfair and rooted in exclusionary history; they said some states have already banned legacy preferences in public and private institutions. Finally, UMass Dean Michael Fox, alumnus Dan Mayer, and student Jake Rasmussen supported S. 920 to include Stockbridge associate degree programs in MassEducate, saying tuition equity would help enrollment and support Massachusetts agriculture and green-industry jobs.

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• That's how we heat and and cools water.
• to heat and cool the to get the water to heat and cool the buildings.<00:10:26.320><c> All</c><00:10
• Those are the type issues that we have to regulate.
• And then when that we have to regulate.
• Thank you. pump the amount of water that needs to pump the amount of water that needs to be<00:39:32.000

Keywords: Government Structure - Room 409, 12 January, 2026; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

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• They talked about not having hot water.
• As far as sewage backups, water has been a significant issue. in the town of Estolano.
• In terms of the issues that I brought up recently Specifically, the water issue.
• Do you want some more water? Yeah, I'll get some. I'll get it.
• I went to water and natural resources. E. Patterson, Mike Pozner.

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• </c> patterns, program specific regulations patterns, program specific regulations for<01:02:56.000><
• Sparks, if you would state your name and after you get some water, because water is important for brain
• Sparks, if you would state your name and after you get some water, because water is important for brain
• Sparks, if you would state your name and after you get some water, because water is important for brain
• Sparks, if you would state your name and after you get some water, because water is important for brain

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the August 20 meeting, and then heard testimony from Representative Steven Doan on House Bill 439, a school nutrition bill aimed at restricting certain ultra-processed foods in schools. Doan said the bill was inspired by his own health journey and his work in agriculture, and he described the measure as targeting specific chemical additives in foods served during the school day, not concession sales or after-hours activities. He said the bill would phase in later to give schools time to adjust and noted that the list of restricted additives was drawn from efforts in other states and advocacy groups. Members asked about the chemical abstract numbers, fiscal impact, summer meal programs, fundraisers, and whether the bill would affect parent-provided items; Doan said he had not done a fiscal note and explained that the bill was intended to apply only during instructional time on school property. Committee members generally reacted favorably, with some raising practical concerns about cost and implementation. One member asked about high fructose corn syrup, which Doan said was not included because it is too pervasive in the food system. Another member noted that schools already limit some homemade items and asked about the line between school-provided and parent-provided food. Doan also said the list was based in part on Turning Point USA materials and similar laws in other states, and he referenced federal efforts to define ultra-processed foods. The committee then heard from Kentucky Department of Education officials Matt Ross, Lauren Moore, and Katie Embry on school meals and nutrition programs. They outlined Kentucky’s school lunch, breakfast, summer meals, and other USDA child nutrition programs, including participation and reimbursement figures, and explained how community eligibility provision schools, meal patterns, offer-versus-serve, smart snacks, and local wellness policies work. They said USDA and FDA are currently seeking public input on a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods, that there are no current USDA requirements specifically on ultra-processed foods, and that schools already operate under federal and state rules governing competitive foods, including a state time restriction on smart snacks. They also discussed local purchasing, noting its benefits but also the procurement and staffing challenges schools face. No votes or final actions on the bill were taken in the portion provided.

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• 112 by Representative Jackson: to urge and request the DOTD to study recent occurrences of rain and water
• Okay, so if they have complied with the health regulations or the safety regulations that are in the
• Okay, so... ...with the health regulations or the safety regulations that are in the bill.
• Our schools are already under Bulletin 741, which is all the regulations that would be for schools.
• House Bill 888 by Representative Miller, requirements for the design, authentication, and regulation

Bills: SCR59, SCR70, HR275, HR279, HR282, HR289, HR307, HCR112, SCR61, SCR62, SCR64, SB121, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HCR117, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, SCR30, SCR40, SCR65, HCR3, HCR49, HCR66, HCR67, HB54, HB137, HB321, HB368, HB386, HB414, HB431, HB552, HB555, HB578, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB638, HB670, HB692, HB707, HB708, HB715, HB718, HB732, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB796, HB807, HB822, HB848, HB856, HB887, HB888, HB917, HB921, HB1082, HB1243, HB1246, HB1, HB2, HB42, HB45, HB71, HB79, HB126, HB133, HB159, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB289, HB291, HB312, HB313, HB324, HB352, HB383, HB398, HB403, HB429, HB457, HB459, HB549, HB571, HB579, HB591, HB608, HB616, HB624, HB766, HB769, HB783, HB804, HB864, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB971, HB983, HB1005, HB1017, HB1051, HB1056, HB1126, HB1186, HB1193, HB1223, HB1224, HB1235, HB1249, SB259, SB295, SB312, SB348, SB444, SB485, SB441, SB149, HB359, SB29, SB43, SB78, HB463, HB998, SB197, SB268, SB123, SB276, SB326, SB80, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB479, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB42, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB449, SB487

Keywords: Major Richard Star Act, veterans, military retirement, disability compensation, VA benefits, combat-wounded, medically retired, military retirees, service members, veterans benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, concurrent receipt, retirement offset, combat-related disability, bipartisan support, memorial resolution, Congressional memorial, Louisiana delegation, Richard Star

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• As mentioned yesterday, water in Cibola, housing in Torrance—they have...
• As mentioned yesterday, water in Cibola, housing in Torrance—they have all kinds of different needs,
• As mentioned yesterday, water and Cibola, housing in torrents. They have.
• They got their water, large amount of water. That's what happened in Los Lunas.
• They got their water, a large amount of water. That's what's happening in Las Cruces.

Bills: SB241, SB145

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• And then finally here, using some dedicated funds, addressing a backlog of drinking water lab audits
• This is ensuring that PFAS and 6PPD are not in our drinking water and that we have safe drinking water
• The program launched last week under new regulations now in effect.
• It says housing that does not have drinkable water, collapsing ceilings, and other major issues.
• It says housing that does not have drinkable water, collapsing ceilings, and other major issues.

Bills: SB5998

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

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• WSDOT issues permits and franchises for use of highway rights-of-way for utility facilities such as water
• within the request for federal funds if such costs are an eligible use under federal rules and regulations
• Scott Hazelgrove on behalf of the Washington Association of Sewer Water Districts in support of the bill
• Sewer water districts are local governments, but unlike many local governments, they do not have taxing
• They have small water systems.

Bills: SB5750, SB6148

Keywords: electric vehicles, charging fees, state facilities, sustainability, infrastructure, regional transit authority, RTA, transit bonds, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, bond maturity, debt limit, 25-year cap, regional mobility grant program, public transit financing, transportation funding, Washington RCW, bond issuance, municipal finance, infrastructure finance

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• offerings in California: two mobile home park associations, the Whitewater, White Hot Ranch, Mutual Water
• You know, my Civics 101 class taught me that the regulatory agency should be just that: to regulate what
• So, again, I do believe They will regulate whatever law is passed into statute.
• Assembly Member: Just don’t want to be regulated, but the whole point of that is the transparency that
• And it’s not overly burdensome regulation.

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