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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- . least regulate.
- We heavily regulate ourselves because nobody is regulating us.
- We heavily regulate ourselves because nobody is regulating us.
- We heavily regulate ourselves because nobody is regulating us.
- ><c> regulating</c><03:27:24.479><c> um</c><03:27:24.720><c> an</c> currently um regulating regulating
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about right-sizing our regulations to the type of housing.
- housing projects, and yet when a housing development that complies with all of those rules and regulations
- like for environmental justice communities where we fought for remediation and we fought for clean water
- of focused on where we really need to in doing the type of development that endangers our air and water
- a statement of our values, and we have to learn to prioritize in California the very basics: food, water
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development heard a long agenda focused mainly on housing production, higher education facilities, homelessness, and permitting reform. Early items included AB 6, which would direct HCD to convene a working group on allowing three- to ten-unit “missing middle” housing to be built under the Residential Code rather than the Building Code; AB 48, a higher education bond proposal that would fund campus repairs, modernization, disaster recovery, and student/employee housing; and AB 76, which would clarify a Chula Vista university innovation district exemption so the project can include academic buildings and housing without conflicting with surplus land rules. Supporters emphasized affordability, cost savings, student housing needs, and access to education, while members raised questions about implementation, affordability requirements, and project scope. The committee later took votes on these items, with AB 6, AB 48, and AB 76 all moving forward on unanimous or near-unanimous votes to Appropriations.
Members also heard AB 595, which would create a state homeownership tax credit pilot to support affordable for-sale housing. The author and supporters argued that California’s homeownership rate is at historic lows and that the bill would help close racial wealth gaps by financing homes working families can buy. The committee approved AB 595 and sent it to Appropriations. The consent calendar, including several other housing-related bills, was also approved unanimously.
A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1165, the California Housing Justice Act of 2025, which would require ongoing state investment and a financing plan to address homelessness and housing affordability. The author and witnesses described the scale of homelessness, the limits of one-time funding, and the need for sustained, accountable funding streams. After testimony from housing advocates and people with lived experience, the committee passed AB 1165 on a 10-0 vote to Appropriations.
Finally, the committee heard AB 609, a CEQA reform bill that would create a simplified exemption for qualifying infill housing projects in already developed areas. Supporters framed it as a targeted way to reduce delays and costs for housing near jobs and transit, while opponents from environmental justice, labor, and tribal groups warned it could reduce public participation, weaken protections for disadvantaged communities, and create consultation concerns for tribal cultural resources. The author said the bill would not change zoning or affordability tools and would continue to work with opponents on amendments. The bill was moved forward after extensive discussion, with members noting ongoing negotiations on tribal consultation and labor concerns.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The state legislature is that we do create these regulations and then it costs to actually deliver in
- But I make her drink water.
- So they're right at that cusp of having to take on this new regulation.
- And like you, Vice Chair, my kids primarily drink water.
- Water? I said, okay, well, what else? Apple juice with no added sugar, okay?
Summary:
The committee heard SB 1422, which would restore Medi-Cal access for income-eligible undocumented adults beginning January 1, 2027. Senator Durazo and county, labor, health, immigrant-rights, and provider supporters argued the current enrollment freeze shifts costs to counties and hospitals, worsens preventive care, and increases expensive emergency treatment. No opposition testified. Several senators voiced support but also raised concerns about funding and the need for new revenue sources; the chair said she supported the concept and would continue working on financing, but the bill was not voted on because quorum was lost.
The committee also heard SB 1023 on PrEP access, SB 1071 on amending death certificates after a homicide finding, SB 1057 on conviction-history review for CNA and home health aide certification, and SB 1088 on advance care planning and POLST/DNR updates. SB 1023’s author and supporters said requiring pharmacy-benefit coverage for injectable PrEP would reduce administrative barriers and improve access, while health plans opposed it as an improper benefit-design mandate; members sought clarification about how the billing pathway would work. SB 1071 drew strong support from victims’ families, law enforcement, and prosecutors who said death certificates should reflect later legal homicide findings, while coroners opposed it as blurring medical and legal determinations and risking data integrity. SB 1057 was presented as a fair-chance workforce measure to expand caregiving jobs for rehabilitated people with records, with no opposition heard. SB 1088 would modernize POLST/DNR rules, including electronic signatures, out-of-state recognition, and clearer signer authority; supporters backed the changes, while clinical nurse specialists opposed the bill for not including them as authorized signers.
After quorum was established, the committee took up SB 869, which would require large chain restaurants to display an added-sugar icon next to beverages exceeding half the daily recommended sugar limit. Senator Weber Pierson and supporters from the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association framed the bill as a transparency measure to help consumers make informed choices and reduce chronic disease risk. The senator responded to opposition concerns by saying existing nutrition information is often hard to find and that the icon would not unduly crowd menus. The hearing continued with testimony on the bill after quorum was reached, but no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - Senate Government
Senate Government Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- I know who's concerned about water or who just wants to talk about border security.
- I just don't understand why we don't just prohibit HOAs from regulating all flags.
- and we keep adding to this list, and we should really create legislation that prohibits HOAs from regulating
- Forty-five of those units were experiencing water damage through window issues, roof leaks.
- and such so that's why I'm voting no and um if you're quality regulations and such.
Summary:
The committee first considered SB 1825, which would shift the precinct committeeman vacancy application and nomination process from county party chairs to legislative district chairs where established, and require applicants to submit to the authorized chair within five days. Supporters said the change would streamline appointments, reduce bottlenecks in large counties, and strengthen grassroots, bottom-up party organization. County supervisors’ association staff said they had no objection to the district-chair process but raised concern that the five-day deadline for boards to act was too short. The committee adopted a do pass recommendation on SB 1825, with members noting the five-day issue should be worked out later.
The committee then heard SB 1566, as amended, which targets malicious delays by municipalities, counties, the state, or state agencies in licensing and permit decisions, with a civil penalty and Attorney General enforcement. The amendment narrowed the bill to statutory licensing timeframes for single-family residential construction and clarified definitions and certificate-of-occupancy authority. The sponsor and home builders argued the bill would deter intentional delays that add to housing costs, while questions focused on how malice would be proven and whether the language was too broad. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1566 a do pass as amended recommendation.
Next, SB 1571, as amended, would bar monopoly utilities from passing marketing, sponsorship, community relations, and similar costs through to ratepayers, require annual reporting and attestation, and define the covered utilities. Supporters said ratepayers should not fund utility advertising or sponsorships, especially amid rising rates, while opponents from municipal and public-power utilities warned the language could sweep too broadly and interfere with legitimate customer communications, especially for smaller not-for-profit systems. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and gave the bill a do pass as amended recommendation. The committee also advanced SB 1501, expanding Administrative Rules Oversight Committee review to include whether agency actions exceed statutory authority, and SB 1805, requiring county recorders to verify the notary status on quitclaim deeds before recording them; both received do pass recommendations despite some concerns about scope and administrative burden.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- in areas of the improve drinking water in areas of the state<00:43:21.920><c> that</c><00:43:22.040>
- and surface water and groundwater.
- And then our AG water quality certification program, with an appropriation of $7 million.
- And then our AG water quality certification program, with an appropriation of $7 million.
- We funded anything from fences to barns to watering equipment, etc.
Bills:
HF1063
Keywords:
grain buyers, grain dealer, grain elevator, agriculture, financial reporting, audit, CPA review, independent accountant, financial statement, balance sheet, cash flow, nonpublic data, licensee oversight, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, grain purchase volume, insolvency, nonpayment, warehouse chain, fiduciary duties, producer protection
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- serving in the National Guard and on the Dover School Board, the Dover City Council, the Tri-County Water
- the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure, and as a member of the Arkansas Water
- natural resources and public lands, developing the workforce and the economy, and enforcing laws and regulations
- . ...public lands, developing the workforce and the economy, and enforcing laws and regulations that
- Senate Bill 4 by joint budget, an act for the Department of Health, Licensing and Regulation Boards appropriation
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- insurance company decides to take that risk and deny a reasonable claim that would get you out of hot water
- For Lakeport Development, which is the developer for the Oasis Project, which is an indoor water park
- you heard, the Department of Revenue is now including this in audits, but they also tried to do a regulation
- They published a regulation here recently. We objected to that regulation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- only do we have the international ports coming in from Mexico into the US, um, but we also have the water
- designate this stretch of uh SH 4 as an overweight corridor, ensuring the road is built, maintained and regulated
- And uh this is the relating to the regulation of the pilots for the ports of Harris County and the Board
- We are a bulk transporter of sand and production water.
- This isn't just a regulation, it's a lifeline.
Bills:
HCR 114, HB 137, HB 283, HB 1398, HB 1960, HB 2153, HB 2431, HB 2638, HB 2699, HB 2999, HB 3208, HB 3389, HB 3413, HB 3510, HB 3642, HB 3859, HB 3974, HB 3986, HB 4142, HB 4173, HB 4174, HB 4542, HB 4605, HB 4663, HB 4731, HB 5064, HB 5216, HB 5218, HB 5332, HB 5453, HB 5577
Keywords:
memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority, highway routes, healthcare, insurance, mental health, treatment access, state funding, transportation, axle weight, aggregates, regulations, Texas law
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- homegrown renewable resource by upgrading the technology and equipment to harness the power of the water
- Water, dam power that's produced. So why are only two turbines operating out of the five?
- righteous and benevolent because here in our country and in our state we have a wide variety of regulations
- and then you see where they're living and what their environment looks like because of the zero regulations
- That one-mile setback is crucial because there is no workable regulation of wind noise. Thank you.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Mar 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the way, we've also experienced some issues around our ability. to meet the state's indoor heat regulations
- related to the Department of Industrial Regulation and those heat regulations.
- when we've used mechanical cooling, has used central utility plants to do that, and use circulating water
- I would like to comment on the Proposal, excuse me, I haven't had any water since I got here.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Agriculture Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- ONE THING WE WANT TO KNOW IS THAT WE WELCOME REGULATION.
- THIS INDUSTRY IS BEING HURT BY REGULATIONS BUT WE WANT FAIR AND REGULAR REGULATIONS, JUST THE INDUSTRY
- OVER REGULATING, YOU GUYS ARE WASTING MONEY. THAT'S HOW I FEEL AS A CONSUMER.
- OF FLORIDA AND THAT BY REGULATION TO MONITOR AND ADDRESS PUBLIC SAFETY.
- IT'S WHY WE REGULATE MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND THERE CAN BE ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST HOW WE REGULATE MARIJUANA
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 120 May 14th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Everywhere we go, we see Colorado native plants that require limited water because of Representative
- I grew up in a farm family, picked sweet corn, worked for a local water attorney, and then found myself
- We watered down the section that We watered down the section that penalizes parties who refuse to pay
- One of them clarifies I gain can be used in properly regulated administration sessions.
- Deep in the water where the reps hang out lives a glum, gloomy swimmer with an ever-present pout.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/21/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of places don't have running water.
- licensing and regulated Providing licensing and regulated oversight<00:52:56.319><c> to</c><00:52:56.640
- Uh one that comes to mind regulates.
- </c> requires to comply with the regulations. requires to comply with the regulations.
- </c><03:43:42.960><c> federal,</c> violate HIPPO uh regul federal, violate HIPPO uh regul federal, >
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1176, storm water storage replenishment credits.
- SB 1200, assured water supply certificate model. SB 1201, long-term storage shortage prohibition.
- Introduction, first reading, and reference of bills: SB 1205, motor vehicle booting fees regulation,
Summary:
The Senate convened with a prayer by Rabbi Mendel Soup of Lake Havasu and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Carroll, then completed an electronic roll call and approved the journal for January 20, 2026. The chamber recognized several guest groups and visitors, including CRNA Capital Day participants, rural electric cooperative representatives, AEA Retired members, March of Dimes advocates, students and school officials, and other invited guests. Senators used points of personal privilege to highlight the work of these groups and to introduce visitors in the gallery.
The body then read a long list of bills on second reading, covering a wide range of topics including child welfare, public school safety, health insurance, water policy, taxation, housing, elections, public safety, transportation, and abortion-related measures. The Senate also received first-reading introductions and committee referrals for additional bills on subjects such as motor vehicle booting fees, traumatic event counseling, election procedures, assisted living, short-term rentals, and various appropriations and policy changes. No substantive debate or votes on the bills were recorded in the transcript.
After committee reports were noted and the Senate briefly recessed for bill assignments, the chamber returned to order and continued with first reading and reference of more bills and resolutions. At the end of the session, the Majority Whip moved to adjourn, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force Apr 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Suspending the current rules and regulations for 18 months and allowing baiting and feeding in active
- He is in favor of the current rules and regulations in place as dictated by the LDWF management plan
- So Farm Bureau's never been here to debate the science or all the regulations of other states.
- of emergency was put in place, those regulations were immediately put in place.
- Brister and the commission analyze all the facts and regulate therein.
Summary:
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission met on April 17, 2026, with a quorum present, adopted the agenda and prior minutes, and then focused primarily on chronic wasting disease (CWD) management in light of a new positive deer detection in Washington Parish. Staff explained that the March 11 declaration of emergency expanded the CWD control area into portions of Washington and surrounding parishes, including parts of Morehouse, Union, Lincoln, and Jackson, and that the emergency rule remains in effect for 180 days unless rescinded earlier. The commission also discussed the task force’s report and recommendations, but the chair indicated those recommendations would be tabled pending legislative action on Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 (SCR 24)."} 0}
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Basically, is this something that's going to preempt local regulation of food trucks?
- In the area that I live in, we got regulations. And we just say, hey, come on over.
- But, you know, we have robust regulations in the Kansas City region.
- They don't have running water in there.
- "This bill does not remove regulation and standardizes it.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> want to make sure that the waste water want to make sure that the waste water that's<04:28:18.159
- </c> a need for some customized regulations a need for some customized regulations regarding<04:29:20.800
- </c> the road sidewalks, the water the road sidewalks, the water infrastructure,<04:37:16.959><c> uh<
- </c> St. and Anthem College added their water St. and Anthem College added their water and<04:55:42.000
- </c><04:55:47.760><c> or</c> Hampshire's buildable land has water or Hampshire's buildable land has water
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- He serves as a board member for the Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group and is a lifetime member of
- Your tactical customer is who you sell water to.
- Your water sales are where you draw that revenue to operate, but your strategic customer is the people
- ; you don't have the total volume of water available. ...edible to you there.
- LLC, a water meter service company, and McCreekin Enterprises as well.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/13/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- and shaki also a success still water and shaki also a success because<00:41:59.280><c> their</c><00:
- </c> pilot efforts in an noan Still Water pilot efforts in an noan Still Water maybe<00:52:40.599><c>
- Regulators in the Department of Revenue require that suppliers ship to distributors, who in turn ship
- Minnesota has an exceedingly successful and well-regulated liquor industry.
- liquor successful uh and well-regulated liquor industry<01:08:37.719><c> uh</c><01:08:37.880><c> we<
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So what that means is they recycle and reuse the water, much like the radiator in your car that we all
- So on these closed-loop systems, the water that they actually use is just make-up water over... ...end
- So on these closed-loop systems, the water that they actually use is just make-up water over the loss
- On the water usage, you know, I come from Warrenton, a small town of about 10,000 people.
- And I think people start to get freaked out when they hear the water amount, right?