Transcript Highlights:

• Farmers are increasingly navigating brutal volatility, not just water and weather stress, but input costs
• We're focused on those intersections of good jobs, community prosperity, and clean air and water.
• And that includes clean water, healthy soil, High-quality almonds, and that includes clean water, healthy
• Cover crops also help to maintain The water in the land.
• So besides that, we also work with our farmers to reduce the amount of water that is used during the

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation was held at UC Davis and focused on how alternative proteins can support California agriculture, the bioeconomy, and farmers. Opening remarks from UC Davis leaders and committee members emphasized the university’s food science, fermentation, and sustainability strengths, and the state’s prior investments of $5 million for UC alternative protein research and an additional $1 million for ICAMP. Members framed the topic as a way to grow new markets, keep more value in-state, and address climate, food security, and commercialization challenges. The first panel featured Sana Beg of the Plant-Based Foods Institute, who argued that California agriculture and alternative proteins are complementary, not competing, and stressed that farmers are essential to the sector. She highlighted the need for ingredient processing capacity, technical assistance for growers, and predictable demand through public procurement, including schools, hospitals, and state facilities. Committee members asked about financing and market development, and Beg said guaranteed loans, grants, and state- and USDA-backed support could help de-risk investment and build the supply chain. The second panel focused on research and development. Beam Circular described the circular bioeconomy in the San Joaquin Valley, including efforts to turn agricultural residues into higher-value products, build shared infrastructure, and expand workforce training. ICAMP and UC ANR described UC Davis-centered research, pilot facilities, and a proposed plant innovation center to bridge lab-scale work to commercial manufacturing. USDA researchers discussed using byproducts such as brewer’s spent grain, tomato pomace, lima beans, and chickpeas for new food ingredients. Members repeatedly emphasized the importance of public R&D funding, consumer acceptance, and food-grade scale-up facilities. The final panel highlighted company perspectives from Optimized Foods and Blue Diamond Growers. Optimized Foods described using fungi fermentation to convert almond hulls, cocoa waste, and tomato pomace into protein-rich ingredients and stabilized nutrients. Blue Diamond outlined its grower cooperative model, sustainability practices, almond ingredient portfolio, and the Sacramento almond innovation center. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with discussion centered on research, commercialization, infrastructure, and market-building for California-grown alternative protein products.

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• their beds, and occupying the time of their medical staff, who are barely keeping their heads above water
• Had I known what would have happened, I would have personally diverted that water into my house.
• As that rain came in June of 2020, I watched the flood waters flow right by my house down Winter Street
• , and I was wondering, where's all that water going?
• Had I known what would have happened, I would have personally diverted that water into my house.

Bills: H3599 , H5047 , S2922

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Keywords: Native American, easements, land access, property rights, public utility, vehicular access, eminent domain, health care access, land acquisition, Norwood hospital, public health, electric infrastructure, NSTAR, Eversource Energy, land conservation, Massachusetts legislation, 1212, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We know that we have Water scarcity on the east side of the state.
• And so, a military-based impact fund can help that community with some water scarcity water Reuse type
• And they would allow them to train and continue to train, especially in swift water rescue and heavy
• If you ask us to do swift water rescue, We cannot in good conscience send National Guard someone out
• to try to rescue people in rapid and moving water if they're not trained to do so.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Laying pipe for domestic water or wastewater is technically no different than laying piping for a fire
• Laying pipe for domestic water or wastewater is technically no different than laying piping for a fire
• Moreover, underground licensed contractors install chilled water lines, pressurized lines that are much
• The situation here is that there are two lines of fresh water essentially coming into a new building
• The situation here is that there are two lines of fresh water essentially coming into a new building

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and took up a series of bills, beginning with PCS for HB 743 on social media use by minors. The sponsor said the bill would extend last session’s restrictions by requiring parental access to messages for minors ages 15 and 16 and allowing law enforcement access with a warrant or parental request. Members raised concerns about abuse situations and private communications, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at protecting children from grooming and trafficking. The PCS was supported in public testimony and passed 15-0. Members then approved HB 1161, which would let victims of altered sexual depictions or deepfakes demand removal of the content and pursue civil remedies if it is not taken down; an amendment clarified a definition tied to federal law, and the bill passed 14-0. The committee also passed local bills for Duval County (HB 4053) and Oviedo/Seminole County (HB 4031) creating special alcohol licensing exception areas, and HB 717, which increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places, with supporters from historic preservation and local government groups. The committee next approved HB 1035 on building permits for single-family dwellings, as amended, to extend permit validity around building code updates, speed approvals after emergencies, and create faster review timelines for smaller projects; members questioned possible loopholes and storm-related applications, while the home builders association supported the measure. It also passed PCS for HB 1219 on employment agreements, creating a framework for covered non-compete and garden leave agreements for higher-wage employees or those with access to confidential information; several members objected to its impact on workers and the marketplace, and the vote was 11-5. Additional favorable votes were taken on HB 799 regarding condominium alcohol licenses, HB 869 expanding underground utility contractors’ scope to include certain fire line work after a contested amendment and testimony from both utility and fire sprinkler groups, HB 1071 on alternative plan reviews and inspections, PCS for HB 981 on athlete representation and NIL compensation, and PCS for HB 801 on HVAC/mechanical contractors repairing and replacing certain pool heaters, both of which drew mixed testimony and debate over scope and safety. The final item introduced was HB 311 on repair of motorized wheelchairs, which the sponsor said would improve access to parts, tools, and independent repair options for users.

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• And I'm well aware that the conversation could drift into a well water issue, and I think you could make
• Paul, what's happening with Northern Metals in Minneapolis, what happened with Water Gremlin, you know
• Paul, what's happening with Northern Metals in Minneapolis, what happened with Water Gremlin, you know
• Paul, what's happening with Northern Metals in Minneapolis, what happened with Water Gremlin, you know
• Paul, what's happening with Northern Metals in Minneapolis, what happened with Water Gremlin, you know

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard extended discussion on House File 8, a bill aimed at changing Minnesota’s permitting and environmental review process. Supporters said the bill is intended to help small and medium-sized businesses and projects that face long delays, and argued that the proposal does not lower environmental standards. They described the bill as modeled in part on provisions used in other states, including a staggered permitting process and an expedited option, and said the goal is to improve transparency, reporting, and real-time public access to permit information. Members raised concerns about whether the bill could also benefit large corporations and major industrial projects, including mining and other large facilities, rather than just smaller businesses. Several lawmakers questioned the use of county-based public input, the lack of tribal consultation, and how the bill would interact with treaty rights and communities outside the affected county. Others argued that the bill could create risks by speeding permits for bad actors or by allowing larger entities to pay for expedited treatment. Testimony also referenced examples from the Minnesota Chamber’s report, with a witness disputing the claim that permitting alone drove companies out of Minnesota and saying those cases involved more complex facts. The committee first considered a motion to lay the bill on the table, but that motion failed on a 5-7 roll call. The committee then voted on a motion to re-refer House File 8, as amended, to the Labor and Workforce Development Committee. That motion passed 7-5, and the bill was sent on to that committee.

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• Over to the water world.
• I've not been shy that we're very tardy in our investments in the water world.
• accessible by water districts?
• So, I can save that for the Department of Water Resources.
• What is the status of surface water projects slated for this funding that Prop 1 was passed for?

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• My background, I'm a licensed civil engineer with a focus on water resources, and this committee is going
• My background is in water quality improvements, protecting natural areas, and improving resiliency.
• My background is in water quality improvements, protecting natural areas and improving resiliency.
• During Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, our maritime squadron has 15 shallow-water boat teams with
• Those are also twin-engine, four-bladed, heavy-lift, over-water-rated aircraft.

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to organize for the session, take roll, and hear introductory remarks from members and agency heads. Members briefly introduced themselves and their districts, with several noting transportation, economic development, emergency response, military, and hurricane recovery issues in their areas. Chair Shove then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction and current-year budget, noting a total of about $20.3 billion, with most funding coming from trust funds and only a small share from general revenue. The committee also heard that upcoming meetings would include presentations from major agencies in the subcommittee’s purview. The first agency presentation was from the Department of Military Affairs and the Florida National Guard. Major General John Haas described the Guard’s three missions—supporting national security, responding to state emergencies, and adding value to the state—and highlighted deployments for hurricanes, border security support, and ongoing support to the Department of Corrections. He emphasized that the Guard is understrength relative to Florida’s size and demand, said recruiting is strong, and identified force structure growth as the main challenge. Members asked about aircraft, funding sources, and recruiting; Haas explained the Guard’s helicopter and fixed-wing fleet, said aircraft purchases are funded through legislative appropriations, and reported strong interest in the Florida State Guard’s recruiting pipeline. Executive Director Mark Thieme then described the Florida State Guard’s expansion into air, ground, and maritime capabilities, including Black Hawks, boats, drones, canine search-and-rescue teams, and ground support units. He said the agency supported immigration enforcement and hurricane response, and asked for continued legislative support to expand aviation, maritime, and medical capabilities. Members praised the Guard’s disaster response work and asked about aircraft, funding, and staffing. Secretary Cord Byrd of the Department of State followed, focusing on election administration, election security, the SunBiz and voter registration IT systems, arts and culture, corporations, libraries, and historical resources. He said Florida’s election system remains a national model, reported two prosecutions for non-citizen voting, and discussed modernization needs for legacy IT systems. The committee also asked about voter lookup tools, password privacy for SunBiz, and arts funding vetoes. Secretary Alex Kelly of the Department of Commerce described the agency’s broad portfolio, including workforce, economic, community, and international commerce functions, plus housing recovery, broadband, small business support, rural infrastructure, defense-community grants, and law enforcement recruitment bonuses. He said access to capital is the biggest barrier for small businesses and noted ongoing work with CareerSource, the Department of Corrections, and other partners on workforce and reentry. Secretary Jared Perdue of the Department of Transportation then outlined FDOT’s record budget and five-year work program, emphasizing emergency response, preservation and maintenance, safety, and major investments in roads, ports, airports, transit, and spaceport infrastructure. He said the department has removed millions of cubic yards of storm debris, is ahead of schedule on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, and faces a large unfunded project backlog. Members asked about supply chain issues, project priorities, and workforce needs, and Perdue said FDOT is open to collaboration on recruitment and retention.

Transcript Highlights:

• Neither does the rain fall nor the waters rise without Your knowledge.
• Save the stranded from the waters, from the mire where there is no foothold.
• SAFE THE -- SAVE THE STRANDED FROM THE WATERS, FROM THE MIRE WHERE THERE IS NO FOOTHOLD.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> can become part of storm water runoff. can become part of storm water runoff.
• So lots of hot water. ...to do so. So lots of hot water. Uh, there are tremendous power hogs.
• </c> both uh water and uh electricity. both uh water and uh electricity.
• You're still using water.
• You're still using water. into our air. You're still using water.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused on House Bill 1281, which would establish standards and voluntary certification for agency-owned “facility comfort dogs” used by police and other public safety agencies. Representative Morton, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to create a consistent statewide framework because different departments currently use different policies. He emphasized that the bill is meant to distinguish comfort dogs from service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs, and noted that a small amendment may be needed to make that distinction clearer. He also said the bill is timely under the ADA because comfort dogs fall outside service-animal protections, but still need training standards for public safety and consistency. Committee members questioned whether the bill was too detailed and whether the legislature should be setting rules on matters like training methods, diet, and breeding. Laura Barker of Hero Pups, who helped train New Hampshire’s first police comfort dog, supported the idea of a minimum standard but said the bill should be less prescriptive and should not interfere with therapy dogs or private handlers. She explained that comfort dogs vary in temperament and deployment needs, that raw diets raise zoonotic disease concerns, and that the program should remain voluntary and not cost the state money. Detective Michelle Jones of Portsmouth Police opposed the bill as written, saying the term “facility comfort dog” is confusing, the bill is overly restrictive, and some provisions go beyond what should be mandated by statute; she suggested a more flexible, guideline-based approach and noted that departments already have their own SOPs and can enforce them internally. Justin Brassen of the Manchester Police Department also testified, describing the history of comfort dog programs in New Hampshire and the work of a prior subcommittee formed through the governor’s commission on PTSD among first responders. He said there are currently no statewide standards and that the earlier study involved police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and NAMI New Hampshire, with the goal of creating a thoughtful work product. He agreed the bill needs work and answered questions about how departments handle training and public access. By the end of the hearing, members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, and one committee member suggested the bill may be better handled through interim study because of the amount of work still needed.

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• Another good win is exempting water resources from cuts.
• Another good win is exempting water resources from cuts.
• I don't see much plan for water in this budget, no money for affordable housing.
• Her water moratorium shut it down. It raised the prices of homes on every Arizona family.
• But data centers, she carved them out in her water moratorium.

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

Transcript Highlights:

• to treat his... ...from his vehicle, forcibly pepper-sprayed, not given any water to treat his eyes
• I mean, in San Lucas, which has this contaminated water problem, I went to the school there and they
• said, if we can deal with our water problem, there's a 65-unit...
• I mean, in San Lucas, which has this contaminated water problem, I went to the school there and they
• said, if we can deal with our water problem, there's a 65 unit.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You need the heat to heat up the water, and you need the water to be able to flow upwards to eventually
• You need the heat to heat up the water, and you need the water to be able to flow upwards to eventually
• </c> of rep shim's question um how much water of rep shim's question um how much water does<00:41:10.839
• He would know that, but I can get that for you if... water it requires to operate I I don't water it
• </c><00:41:34.319><c> is</c> know that off hand I know that water is know that off hand I know that water

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard three House bills related to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. HB 606 would extend the Act 279 special fund to June 30, 2028, continue deposits and appropriations to help eliminate the DHHL waitlist, and require a strategic plan and annual reporting. DHHL strongly supported the measure, saying most of the initial $600 million had been used and that the need remains large, with more than 29,000 people on the waitlist. Public testimony also supported the bill, emphasizing its importance to Native Hawaiian families and concerns about Hawaiians leaving the islands because of housing costs. A member noted the bill is a priority and that the committee will keep working on how to fund another $600 million. HB 1086 would exempt DHHL homestead lot and housing development from general excise and use taxes. DHHL supported the bill, saying any tax savings would reduce the eventual cost of housing for low-income beneficiaries. The Department of Taxation said it could administer the measure and noted it is already being implemented under the governor’s emergency proclamation, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2026. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered technical comments and urged the committee to weigh existing benefits already received by DHHL beneficiaries. HB 1307 would appropriate funds for DHHL water well development and geothermal exploration on Hawaiian homelands. DHHL said the bill is a follow-up to prior study funding and would support slim-hole drilling, site evaluation, and consultant work to identify viable geothermal resources, especially on Hawaiʻi Island. Several testifiers opposed the bill, arguing there had been inadequate beneficiary consultation, raising environmental, cultural, and safety concerns, and objecting to using $20 million for geothermal rather than housing. In response to committee questions, DHHL staff explained that the goal is to gather information for a future public-private partnership to develop geothermal electricity, and that a Chapter 343 environmental review would be required later in the process. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, AB 580, a good governance effort to secure water for 19 million Southern Californians, is back
• Senate amendments extend the sunset date by 15 years for Metropolitan Water District's master reclamation
• Reclamation Act, ensuring efficient maintenance of the Colorado River Aqueduct, a lifeline delivering water
• Thank you. ...15 years for Metropolitan Water District's master reclamation plan under the Surface Mining
• These updates will help support the Delta Storeship Council and provide steady water supply and protect

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, with members observing a moment of silence for the Minnesota tragedy mentioned by the Speaker. The chamber then moved quickly through a large daily file, taking up many Senate amendments and third-reading measures, with most bills passing by wide margins or unanimously. Early procedural actions included returning AB 1308 to the Senate, rescinding action on SB 863, and later taking up several resolutions and bills on concurrence and third reading. Among the main policy items, members adopted AJR 8 on temporary protected status after debate over immigration policy, and AJR 19 urging opposition to dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The Assembly also adopted ACR 112 recognizing September as Deaf Awareness Month, with several members speaking in support of the deaf community and accessibility. Other notable measures included bills on water reclamation and Colorado River Aqueduct maintenance (AB 580), telehealth (AB 688), housing approvals and ADU enforcement/cleanup (AB 920, SB 9, SB 543), pension and retirement rules (SB 301), volunteer fire department tax exemptions (SB 87), dementia training for home care aides (SB 412), and a San Francisco public-safety measure on stolen goods resale (SB 276), which drew opposition over permitting and criminalization concerns. The Assembly also passed or concurred in a number of Senate bills dealing with local government finance and infrastructure, public contracts, the Delta, fairgrounds compensation, and San Francisco liquor licenses, as well as AJR 3 on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Most measures were approved on roll-call votes with few no votes; SB 227 and SB 276 were urgency measures and received the required two-thirds support. The consent calendar was adopted unanimously, and the day concluded with several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remembrances of former Assembly staffer Lawrence Merman, Jeff Brady, Fran Urcini, and Alejandro Luna, before the House adjourned until the next morning.

Transcript Highlights:

• in rural communities, especially in areas with wildfire risk, limited emergency access, or limited water
• We inject water into these facilities. It, it harnesses the power of the earth.
• It pressurizes the water when the energy is needed. You just simply, uh, throw the switch.
• The earth pushes the water out, runs a simple turbine, produces electricity.
• Our volunteer firefighters don't have sufficient foam or water to extinguish the best fire.

Bills: HB 551 , HB 1281 , HB 1378 , HB 1617 , HB 2868 , HB 2881 , HB 3374 , HB 4439 , HB 4726 , HB 4732 , HB 4878 , HB 4914 , HB 4921 , HB 4958 , HB 5200 , HB 5318 , HB 5360 , HB 5402 , HB 5568 , HB 5573 , HB 5623 , HJR 218

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

Transcript Highlights:

• Warmer than usual ocean waters serve as energy for these storms, helping them to form and strengthen
• water when storms come in, right?
• I'm a 55-year resident of Port Aransas, Texas, and an attorney practicing in the field of water law.
• If the roof gets ripped off and water enters the home, you just added a zero to the end of the cost of
• So in case the shingles are disrupted, water doesn't get into the home.

Bills: HB778 , HB 1266 , HB1576 , HB2213 , HB2517 , HB2518 , HB2841 , HB3306 , HB3320 , HB3388 , HB3508 , HB3520 , HB3689

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes

Transcript Highlights:

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• , sanitary sewer, water, and storm water.
• ><c> and</c><01:02:37.920><c> storm</c> water, sanitary, sewer, water, and storm water, sanitary, sewer
• , water, and storm water.<01:02:39.480><c> Uh</c><01:02:40.480><c> can</c><01:02:40.640><c> you</c><01
• Uh can you just kind of clarify water.

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• of course, Duluth, which you may well know, with Lake Superior, is focused on natural resource and water
• Are we talking about also in our air and our water, all of these pharmaceuticals that land in our water
• that land in our water Pharmaceuticals that land in our water in<00:18:52.840><c> particular</c><00:
• past and non-water-soluble past.
• past and non-water-soluble past.

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Water Act to include amendments related to underground injection of carbon dioxide, right?
• When you really analyze that argument, that doesn't hold water. Thank you for your response.
• Those pipelines will have to be fed by more pipelines to get to these inland water fields.
• These are known carcinogens over a mile through our water table and next to our water aquifer.
• So if you get water in that tank, then you can't use it. It now becomes a waste.

Summary: The House Natural Resources Committee met on House Bill 7 by Speaker Pro Tem Johnson, the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act, which would remove eminent domain authority for carbon capture and geological sequestration projects. After housekeeping and roll call, the committee adopted a set of technical amendments that cleaned up definitions, removed a stray statutory reference, and changed “commissioner” to “secretary.” The author then gave an extended presentation arguing the bill was needed to align Louisiana law with the state constitution’s property-rights protections and recent court rulings, and to ensure carbon capture projects proceed only through voluntary agreements rather than forced takings. Several members questioned the author and supportive witnesses about whether the bill would stop carbon capture, affect oil and gas pipelines, or disrupt investment. The author and supporters said it would not stop projects, only prevent taking land without consent, and argued that landowners—especially small and rural owners—should not face the threat of expropriation. Supportive testimony also emphasized family land, inheritance, and constitutional limits on takings. Some members raised concerns about changing the rules after prior legislative action and about the economic importance of carbon capture, but the author responded that the legislature had made a mistake in 2020 and should correct it now. Opposition testimony came from representatives of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, the Louisiana Chemistry Association, and attorneys who handle right-of-way matters. They argued that eminent domain is a rare last resort, that existing law and the Landowner Bill of Rights already protect owners, and that the Constitution’s provisions for private-entity expropriation are different from the provisions discussed by the bill’s supporters. They warned that removing the tool for carbon capture would chill investment, threaten jobs and revenue, and could spill over into other energy infrastructure. The committee did not reach a final vote on the bill in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Water Act to include amendments related to underground injection of carbon dioxide, right?
• When you really analyze that argument, that doesn't hold water. Thank you for your response.
• “Those pipelines will have to be fed by more pipelines to get to these inland-water fields.
• These are known carcinogens over a mile through our water table and next to our water aquifer.
• So if you get water in that tank, then you can't use it. It now becomes a waste.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I said, you got to tell me when Joe gets out of the water, because that's the gap I'm going to have
• The rule applies to water users in the North Florida Regional Water Supply Partnership Area and consists
• First, it strengthens water conservation by establishing clear milestones and...
• First, it strengthens water conservation by establishing clear milestones and accountability, including
• Third, it requires offsets for new and increased water use that were demonstrated in 2025 demand. water

Keywords: 999, senate, all