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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-26 (3:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that funding for the Baldwin Sanitary Sewer System rehabilitation and water main replacement on
- But I need your help to get it over the finish line. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- And this is our opportunity to do this, but I need your help to get it over the finish line.
- And this is our opportunity to do this, but I need your help to get it over the finish line.
- Remove lines 14 through 16 and insert an amendment.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum confirmed, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for retired fire captain Bill Guston and a welcome for guests in the galleries. The Speaker then outlined the House’s budget approach, saying the proposed General Appropriations Act would be lower than both the governor’s proposal and last year’s budget, and announced plans to seek a permanent 0.75% reduction in the state sales tax. The chamber also received the governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001 and began considering motions to restore several vetoed appropriations.
Members unanimously reinstated funding for the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, the Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1 project, the automated staffing/time management system for the Department of Corrections, and the Baldwin sanitary sewer and water main replacement project. The House also adopted special order and GAA amendment-procedure reports. On the special order calendar, the chamber passed HB 289 on boating safety (“Lucy’s Law”), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process, all by wide margins.
The most debated measure was HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “free kill” law limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-sought justice measure for families who lost adult children and were barred from suing, while opponents argued it was needed to provide accountability and fairness. The bill passed 104-6. The House then took up HB 759, which would lower the minimum age to purchase or transfer a firearm from 21 to 18. An amendment to keep the age at 21 was defeated, and debate featured strong arguments on both sides about constitutional rights, public safety, Parkland, military service, and data on youth violence; the transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, before final passage is shown.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- 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
- only that opportunity for broadband utilities, but for all of these what I call classic utilities, sewer
- Something along those lines, but quite frankly, when a lot of us go home on weekends, I rent a house
- And very soon we will open the first light rail line in the world to cross a floating bridge.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee held public hearings on several bills. Substitute Senate Bill 5690 would require WSDOT to give utility owners advance notice of fish barrier removal and other projects, seek federal funding for those projects when available, and report back to the Legislature; supporters said it would help small utilities plan for costly relocations, while WSDOT said the bill would not achieve its intended effect and that federal reimbursement for these costs is limited. The committee also heard Engrossed Senate Bill 5746, which would create or continue an advisory process on EV charger infrastructure property crime; the sponsor and supporters said it would help address vandalism and theft affecting charging access, and testimony was overwhelmingly in favor. Senate Bill 5750 would authorize state facilities to charge fees for privately owned EVs using state charging stations and deposit the revenue into the motor vehicle fund; the sponsor said this would make charging costs fairer and recover expenses, with broad support and some questions about whether the policy could be implemented administratively without legislation.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6148, which would increase the maximum term for regional transit authority bonds from 40 years to 75 years, affecting Sound Transit. Sound Transit and transit advocates argued the longer term would better match debt to long-lived assets, help accelerate construction, and reduce near-term financial pressure without raising taxes, while opponents warned it would increase long-term costs and shift repayment burdens to future generations. Committee members asked about interest costs, asset values, and examples of eligible long-lived projects such as tunnels and bridges. No votes were taken during the hearing, and each bill closed with testimony counts recorded on the record.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And then lines 36, page 2 to line 14 creates a narrow scope of health and safety provisions as a city
- In line 39, subsection pertains to fire safety.
- And then page 2, lines 10 to 14, it provides renters with safety information.
- And then you'll see on line 29, Senators, that's a list of things.
- And then you'll see on line 29, Senators, that's a list of things.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:24.280><c> line</c> well as roof water man and sewer line well as roof water man and sewer
- sewer lines, examining, replacing exam controls in the Human Services area.
- There was replacing of a sanitary sewer line, repairing of a lift station, replacing steam traps and
- There was replacing of a sanitary sewer line, repairing of a lift station, replacing steam traps and
- sewer sewer lines<01:18:13.440><c> uh</c><01:18:13.800><c> Road</c><01:18:14.239><c> extensions</c><
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
State Bond Commission May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Proceeds will be used to construct sewer pumping stations and related sewer force mains to consolidate
- three existing sewer treatment facilities.
- Item 16 is the Town of Delhi for not exceeding $1,060,000 of taxable sewer revenue bonds.
- And due to the issuance of those two series, there were increases in line-item fees.
Summary:
The State Bond Commission met on May 21, established a quorum, approved the April 16 minutes, and then considered a long agenda of bond, refunding, and election-related requests. Items 3 through 10 were election propositions for the November 3 ballot involving ad valorem taxes, parcel fees, and charter amendments for purposes such as fire protection, agricultural centers, neighborhood security, recreation, aging services, drainage, and roads and bridges; staff said they met technical and legal requirements, and the commission approved them. The commission also approved several local financings, including water and sewer projects, fire district equipment and facility improvements, school board and parish bonds, and refunding transactions for the East Baton Rouge City-Parish and St. James Parish School Board. A retroactive approval request from the City of Kenner related to a CEA with GMB Basketball LLC was discussed; staff made no recommendation because it was retroactive, but noted it appeared to be an oversight, and item 22, the related airport district agreement, was approved.
The commission approved additional financing for the Louisiana Housing Corporation’s Federal City Building 10 affordable housing project, a preliminary approval for the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority’s Petro Tower redevelopment in Shreveport, and two Louisiana Public Facilities Authority projects: Southern University’s Scott’s Bluff student housing project and the Crescent City Schools project for Harriet Tubman Charter School. During discussion of the Crescent City Schools financing, a commissioner asked about the use of MFP funds; staff explained that lease payments would be the repayment source and that MFP dollars are generally split between educational expenses and facilities costs, with the school’s typical split around 72% instructional and 28% administrative/facilities-related. Both items were approved.
The commission then received six cost-of-issuance reports for previously approved bond issues, with various fee adjustments but no motions required. It also reviewed a debt schedule update and adopted Resolution No. 2 authorizing up to $425 million in general obligation refunding bonds to refund Series 2016 bonds and tender other outstanding bonds for savings, with pricing tentatively set for June 16 and closing for June 30. In other business, the commission heard a brief public comment from New Orleans City Council President J.P. Morrell thanking the commission for helping place a charter amendment on the ballot to improve New Orleans budgeting transparency and oversight. The meeting ended after monthly reports were noted and no further business was raised.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing BR Sub. on Econ. Dev., Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy (2-12-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, when you come into the state of Kentucky, District 22 starts at the state line up I-65, and
- up I 65 and my at the state line up I 65 and my district<00:26:36.640><c> goes</c><00:26:36.840><c>
- sites, and upgraded electric and water lines throughout the campground.
- </c> includes RightWay clearing pole and line includes RightWay clearing pole and line replacement<00
- </c> the collection system piping and Sewer the collection system piping and Sewer lift<00:37:37.800>
Summary:
The committee met for its second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. Members then heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% tourism marketing fund. Witnesses explained that the fund supports statewide tourism promotion, advertising, research, regional marketing, and matching grants to local tourism commissions, and that it cannot be used for capital construction. They reported that the General Assembly and governor increased appropriations in the 2024 session, adding $3 million in FY25 and $7 million in FY26, and set aside funding for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative.
Tourism officials emphasized that Kentucky tourism is a major economic driver, citing 2023 figures of $13.8 billion in economic impact, 79.3 million visitors, $9.7 billion in direct spending, more than 95,000 jobs supported, and nearly $1 billion in state and local tax revenue. They said the department now uses targeted digital and over-the-top advertising in selected domestic and international markets, with 62% of media placements digital and 80% of the budget spent out of state. Members asked about market selection, how the department measures return on investment, and what attracts visitors from places such as Dallas, Orlando, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.; officials said research shows a mix of family visits, outdoor recreation, and varied Kentucky offerings, and that 81% of overnight visitors are repeat visitors. They also discussed the potential impact of tariffs and trade tensions on bourbon-related tourism and international visitation, especially from Canada, and officials said they were monitoring the situation with U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA.
The committee then heard from Kentucky State Parks officials on capital projects funded through HJR 76, HJR 56, and House Bill 6. They said they are providing quarterly project reports and have been meeting regularly with the Finance Cabinet’s engineering and contract staff. The presentation focused on campground utilities, broadband, and structural upgrades, including $40 million for campground improvements across the park system, with completed bathhouse renovations at Barren River and Nolin Lake and additional projects underway or in planning. Officials said the work is based on camper survey feedback, such as requests for better Wi-Fi, sewer and electric upgrades, frost-free spigots, and improved site layouts, and noted that the My Old Kentucky Home campground project is under construction and expected to be completed by spring 2026.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- will require thousands of homeowners to either upgrade their septic system or connect to a municipal sewer
- additional towns along the coast of Massachusetts could also require septic system upgrades or municipal sewering
- the coast of Massachusetts could also require septic systems and upgrades to systems and municipal sewering
- So what those big power-line buildings, they flew in Puerto Rico or they're full somewhere else.
- So what those big power-line buildings, they flew in Puerto Rico or they're full somewhere else.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on bills related to transportation, telecommunications, and utilities, with Senators Eldridge, Rausch, and Jehlen and House members including Co-Chair Madaro, Leader Donato, Representatives Paulino, Wells, Gómez, and Plouffe present. The chairs reviewed hearing procedures, deadlines for written testimony, and the new joint rules governing action on bills. No votes were taken; the hearing was for testimony only and was adjourned after public comment.
Testimony began with strong support for Senate Bill 1998 and House Bill 3230, An Act Enhancing Renewable Heating Solutions for the Commonwealth. A representative of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas said the bill would help decarbonize heating by allowing utilities to use renewable natural gas and other qualified renewable fuels, while also supporting jobs and local economic development. The committee then heard support for House Bill 4082, which would make the Title V septic tax credit refundable; the Falmouth Water Quality Management Committee said this would better help lower- and middle-income homeowners facing costly septic upgrades or sewer connections in nitrogen-sensitive coastal areas.
The committee also heard opposition to House Bill 4080 and Senate Bill 1924 from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, which argued that higher aviation fuel taxes would not be justified without a clear aeronautical use for the revenue and noted federal restrictions on aviation fuel tax proceeds. In contrast, a coalition opposing private jet expansion supported Senate Bill 1924, saying a higher jet fuel tax would better align tax policy with climate and public health goals and help address aviation emissions. Finally, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council supported House Bill 3050 on regional ballot initiatives, arguing that local revenue tools could help cities and towns fund transportation projects and reduce pressure on state transportation dollars.
OR
Oregon 2026 Regular Session
Joint Task Force On Municipal Solid Waste in the Willamette Valley 07/10/2026 1:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- This was to fund extension of sewer to particular areas in the city of Umatilla.
- And along those lines, Staff has developed for us.
- We might not be first in line, but We might not be first in line, but we would be toward the front.
- At the same time, the issue extends well beyond one county line.
- Regional crisis that will inevitably spill over county lines.
Summary:
The task force met to focus on funding systems and incentive structures for a proposed regional waste infrastructure effort, including how a future WIPA framework might support solid waste planning in the Willamette Valley. Staff and members heard presentations from DEQ on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, from Business Oregon on the Special Public Works Fund, and from Oregon State Treasury on state bonding capacity and the bond issuance process. Presenters explained how their programs are structured, how projects are scored or approved, what kinds of public entities and projects are eligible, and how interagency coordination and co-funding can work. DEQ emphasized that its revolving loan fund is driven by water-quality benefits and public-health criteria, while Business Oregon described a broader infrastructure loan program for public entities with no scoring system, and Treasury outlined the state’s debt-capacity process and the differences between general obligation and lottery bonds.
Members used the presentations to discuss whether similar funding tools could support solid waste infrastructure, especially for transfer stations, regional hubs, and related facilities that may need to be built before Coffin Butte reaches the end of its lifespan. Several questions centered on whether public-private partnerships could qualify, whether equipment inside facilities could be financed, how repayment would work, and whether planning costs could be covered. DEQ and Business Oregon both said they could potentially collaborate on scoring or co-funding, but noted eligibility limits and the need for public ownership in many cases. Treasury said bond capacity is limited and competitive, especially for lottery bonds, and that project authorization generally runs on a two-year cycle, though unused authority can sometimes be reauthorized.
In task force discussion, members debated whether the group should pursue a dedicated funding lane for the seven-county region rather than having local governments compete with other statewide needs. Some members stressed the importance of criteria to avoid stranded assets and to ensure funding is available when projects are ready, while others raised concerns about how cities and counties would generate revenue to repay debt during construction and early operations. The group also discussed flow control, system fees, and the need for regional collaboration among counties, cities, and haulers to create enough waste volume to support new infrastructure. Staff noted that pre-session filing materials for the legislature are due September 11, and the chair said the August meeting will focus on organizational structure and identifying partners.
During public comment, Representative Kevin Mannix submitted written testimony supporting the WIPA concept and urging the task force to endorse it. Commissioner Bubba King of Yamhill County urged the task force to compare alternatives objectively and warned against adding bureaucracy before evaluating existing infrastructure and costs. Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Roger Nyquist of Marion and Linn counties described regional hub-and-spoke concepts, transfer stations, and intermodal options, emphasizing the need for planning, strategic siting, and collaboration with haulers and local governments.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- And so our committee went through all those line by line, and I can't remember if we've got a document
- The new language starts on line 20.
- Sewer and water projects is left. Roads... Sewer and water projects is left.
- And this relates Seven, lines 23 and 24.
- On line 30 is just confirming that the On line 30 is just confirming that the legislative liaisons would
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- One is the sewer bill. The sewer bill. And one is the drainage bill.
- They're going to license these people, sewer installers.
- 19 through page 6, line 11.
- Eliminated the two subsections starting on line 19. That's right.
- Page 5 through line 6, or line 11, page 6. Yeah, I had in my notes that we passed that amendment 6.
Bills:
HCR3018
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
Summary:
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3018, which was amended to expand a study of wetlands and jurisdictional water issues, including questions about taxing authority over land inundated by water. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the resolution as amended on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes or aye. Senator Weston agreed to carry the measure.
The committee then considered House Bill 1581, relating to funding for the Native American Tourism Alliance. Senator Marcellais explained an amendment restoring the funding level to $500,000 and adding a 10% tribal match. Members debated the budget impact and the likelihood of the bill surviving in that form. The amendment failed on a 3-3 tie, after which the committee moved to the original House version. That version, with $100,000 total funding and matching requirements, received a 4-2 do pass recommendation and was sent to Appropriations, with Senator Marcellais designated as carrier.
The committee also discussed House Bill 1541, which would create a new commission to oversee septic systems, but members indicated a preference for a different approach already moving in the House that would place licensing and oversight under DEQ with health units still handling inspections. No final action was taken on that bill. Finally, the committee reviewed House Bill 1280, a water/drainage-related measure involving voting eligibility for landowners who have not paid assessments, but members raised legal questions and deferred further action. The committee also discussed broader concerns about a chemical-labeling bill and related public emails, then recessed until the call of the chair.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> get across the finish line. get across the finish line. >> Go<00:10:12.000><c> ahead.
- </c> don't just look at your water and sewer. don't just look at your water and sewer.
- </c><02:55:23.680><c> in</c> complain, "Well, I want the line in complain, "Well, I want the line in
- </c> water foot of a water line was $200. water foot of a water line was $200.
- ,</c><03:05:55.760><c> roads,</c> infrastructure, water, sewer, roads, infrastructure, water, sewer,
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Feb 12th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Transcript Highlights:
- Our update on the delinquent private water and sewer reports for the year ending 2022.
- So next we have private water and sewer reports.
- and Sewer Department, December 31, 2023 and 2022.
- On page 16, the next six reports are private water and sewer reports.
- Dover Municipal Water and Sewer System. We received good responses. 97, 94,000.” “And sewer system.
Summary:
The committee began with prayer and approval of the January 8 minutes, then received updates on delinquent private water and sewer reports. Staff reported that for the 2022 reports, 19 of 43 entities had had their turnback reinstated, while 24 remained in escrow; for the 2023 reports, 59 of 64 entities had filed, leaving five outstanding. The committee also filed a report on Adona, where staff said the city had made enough progress toward substantial compliance with municipal accounting laws to discontinue withholding turnback, and the committee adopted that recommendation.
The bulk of the meeting focused on municipal accounting noncompliance cases. Gum Springs and Denning were presented with extensive repeat findings involving budgets not adopted by ordinance or resolution, missing or incomplete bank reconciliations, inadequate receipts and disbursement records, payroll issues, and improper handling of Act 833 funds or other city money. Both cities’ mayors and recorders-treasurers testified about efforts to correct records, obtain training, and work with the Municipal League; the committee voted to start the 60-day turnback-withholding clock for both and then filed the reports. Fargo was deferred because no city representative was present.
Additional reports included Green Forest, Elaine, Strong, Brooklyn, Mineral Springs, Rondo, Waldo, Columbia County, and several private water and sewer entities. Strong drew significant concern over missing garbage-bag revenue, improper fund transfers, and deficit balances; the committee deferred that report to the March meeting. The committee also heard investigative or referred reports on the Faulkner County Fair Association, Brooklyn payroll direct-deposit fraud, and other entities with questionable disbursements or recordkeeping. In several cases, staff recommended filing the reports after responses were received; in others, the committee deferred action when responses were lacking or representatives were absent. The meeting ended with a motion to defer a Cross County Rural Water matter so the entity could appear at the next meeting.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 17th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- live in an unincorporated area and you don't have a police department you also don't have water and sewer
- We do the line item budget. have to break even to what it is.
- The MUDD provides them... with water, sewer, and drainage services, and then they get services from the
- And when these muds are established, and I know that they're designed for water, sewer. or drainage,
- for those things outside of water and sewer and drainage. Yes, sir.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 01/30/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- East Koochiching is a district that is governed by Koochiching County and has had sewer expansions in
- 2007 and 2018, doubling its sewer hookups.
- </c> because they did not have a sewer because they did not have a sewer district<00:02:16.680><c> and
- 2007 and 2018, doubling its sewer hookups.
- For special review staff, is that next line?
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- Installing a new water line, sewer line, septic system, a well, gas line, electrical, or hardening against
- We're on the line. With that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote, sir. Okay.
- So just do want to say, Senator Grove, We're on the line.
- SB 1318 draws a clear line.
- SB 1318 draws a clear line.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources and Water
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- in your name, dated March 20, 2026, at 3:02 p.m., allows a watercraft owner to maintain a personal line
- hookups, sewer runs, widening a two-lane to a four-lane, things like that.
- The sewer line runs, things like that—those are public infrastructure that would be directly impacted
- line runs things like that those are public infrastructure that would be directly impacted by this so
- And your bottom line is that when you add all of the costs, including the fees, it costs more to have
Bills:
HB2091 , HB2140 , HB2320 , HB2384 , HB2398 , HB2502 , HB2780 , HB2918 , HB2939 , HB2950 , HB2999 , HB4020 , HB4026 , HB4029
Committees:
Senate Finance , Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference
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
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm looking at line 12, subsection A. We're actually mandating it in code.
- I'm looking at line 12, subsection A.
- The pink line, if you pay attention, is the Nez Perce Reservation line.
- with a 20-foot-deep sewer main.
- We're making... ...that they'll be doing crossing this line with a sewer main under it, and what you
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- in your name, dated March 20, 2026, at 3:02 p.m., allows a watercraft owner to maintain a personal line
- hookups, sewer runs, widening a two-lane to a four-lane, things like that.
- The sewer line runs, things like that—those are public infrastructure that would be directly impacted
- Senator Meds-line. Just a brief comment.
- Senator Meds-line. Just a brief comment.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee approved the March 16, 2026 minutes and then heard testimony on several bills, with the chair noting that votes would be taken in batches because members were coming and going. HB 2939 would increase the rural qualified facilities tax credit from $20,000 to $25,000 per job for certain projects with initial investment under $2 billion; Lucid Motors supported it as a rural economic development tool, while Senator Epstein questioned the fiscal note and whether the higher credit would actually attract new investment. HB 2950 would authorize tourism improvement areas funded by voluntary lodging assessments to support marketing and tourism promotion; the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association and Visit Phoenix backed it as a competitive tool for rural and urban destinations, and committee members focused on whether participation was truly voluntary and how the assessments would be administered.
HB 2780 made technical conforming changes to Arizona’s property tax lien foreclosure and excess proceeds sale process, building on a prior law that created a mechanism for delinquent property owners to recover equity; the sponsor and a longtime constituent said the changes would fix timing and credit-bid language so qualified entity sales could work in practice. HB 2502 would let certain elected officials in ASRS retire at normal retirement age without resigning their office, with the employer paying the alternate contribution rate; ASRS said it was neutral, and the sponsor argued the bill would treat elected officials more like other ASRS members. The committee then adopted do-pass recommendations for HB 2502, HB 2780, HB 2950, and HB 2939, with each passing on split votes.
The committee also adopted a striker to HB 2140, allowing the State Treasurer to invest up to 10% of state trust and treasury monies in physical gold or silver bullion held in secure U.S. depositories. The sponsor and the Sound Money Defense League argued it would diversify reserves and hedge against market disruption, while opponents said gold is volatile, costly to store, and not something taxpayers need the state to buy. HB 2140 then passed as amended on a 4-2 vote. Finally, the committee heard HB 2398, as amended, which requires commercial liability insurance for watercraft rentals and peer-to-peer boat sharing programs, with supporters saying it addresses uninsured rental boats and law enforcement concerns; the bill passed as amended on a 6-1 vote. The committee also heard HB 2999, a major housing-finance bill creating state affordability infrastructure districts to finance public infrastructure through bonds and assessments; proponents said it would lower housing costs by spreading infrastructure costs over time, while contractors and some senators raised concerns about payment risk, impact-fee treatment, and whether savings would reach homebuyers. After adopting a striker and hearing extensive questions, HB 2999 passed as amended on a 6-1 vote.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I recognize Senator Waters to introduce floor Amendment 1151S. sewer or more than an acre pair lot in
- sewer or more than an acre pair lot in areas<00:32:03.519><c> served</c><00:32:03.880><c> by</c><00:
- Parking, ADUs, water, and sewer are all part of a larger discussion.
- Thank you very much. public water and sewer the town could public water and sewer the town could not<
- </c><02:22:47.800><c> of</c> firefighters are on the front lines of firefighters are on the front lines
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- That on line 17 On line 17 we not withstand an existing statute that's 921005B2 and related 3 and 94206
- > services, water, sewer, um services, water, sewer, um infrastructure<00:46:43.600><c> that</c><00:46
- But, along those lines, Mr.
- Because I know in my community we have some lines that aren't We have some lines that aren't problematic
- Also on page four, line 16 through 20.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations