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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Feb 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the all-other for $2.4 billion is money that is mainly for environmental and protection programs
- should we be put in a position to reimburse work that has already been completed through existing agreements
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- E15 is environmentally sound. It's readily available. It's reliable.
- E15 is environmentally data has shown.
- We had a four corners agreement between Republicans and Democrats in the House and the Senate.
- We had a four corners agreement between Republicans and Democrats in the House and the Senate.
- The president, the Senate, our leadership, they have tried to come to an agreement.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Address to Congress by the President of the United States (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We ended all of Biden's environmental restrictions that were making our country far less safe and totally
- In my first term, we achieved one of the most groundbreaking peace agreements in generations: the Abraham
- </c><02:13:44.760><c> in</c><02:13:45.119><c> Generations</c><02:13:46.000><c> the</c> peace agreements
- in Generations the peace agreements in Generations the Abraham<02:13:46.880><c> Accords</c> And now
- </c><02:17:05.519><c> on</c> Independence regarding the agreement on Independence regarding the agreement
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative, before you begin, I left out the fifth one, which is environmental and natural resources
- justice map that has an environmental justice map that they<01:14:05.280><c> revise</c><01:14:06.120
- justice uh you got a few environmental justice uh you got a few extra<01:14:49.159><c> points</c><01
- justice uh census had the environmental justice uh census tracks<01:14:55.800><c> in</c><01:14:55.960
- </c> borne the brunt of environmental borne the brunt of environmental pollution<01:15:28.719><c> more
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS, HHS Public Hearings 03-24-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Matt Corano, Department of Health, Environmental Health Services.
- </c> Department of Health, Environmental Department of Health, Environmental Health<00:32:43.760><c>
- Matt Croner, Department of Health, Environmental Health Services.
- Matt Croner, Department of Health, Environmental Health Services.
- I Health Environmental Health Services.
Summary:
The committee first considered a series of Governor’s Message nominations, largely to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and one to the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances. Testifiers and agencies spoke in strong support of the nominees, emphasizing their advocacy, community involvement, and lived experience. The committee heard from nominees and supporters for John Paul Moses III, Cynthia Fowler, Joshua Eay, Alicia Kim, Raymond Mamea, Maria Christina Valenzuela, Eden Watabayashi, Sierra Whiteside, and Brandy Lynn Macallani Hayen. After hearing testimony, the committee voted to advise and consent on each nomination, with the votes adopted by the members present.
The committee then took up SR 53 / SCR 69, which asks the Department of Health to convene a pharmacy benefit manager working group to improve transparency, fairness, and drug affordability. Supporters included the Hawaii Pharmacist Association, the University of Hawaii system, and several individuals, while the Department of Health said the issue is complex and may require additional support or a different structure. Members discussed whether the Department of Health should lead the effort or whether another entity, such as SHIPA with an appropriation, might be more workable; the Department of Health suggested a $100,000 appropriation could be sufficient.
Next, SR 56 / SCR 73 proposed a report on the developmental needs of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Wellness and Resilience supported the measure and asked for an extended deadline to the end of 2026, and several youth, mental health, and community organizations testified in support. The committee also heard SR 69 / STR 86 on creating an aeromedical services working group, with support from Air Methods, the Department of Health, and the Hawaii Medical Association, and SR 99 / STR 118 on studying the use of filtered catchment water for business activity, which drew support from the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association and comments from the Department of Health that the issue is complicated and should include the Department of Agriculture. No final votes on the resolutions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Environmental Matters. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- The House Environmental Matters Committee will not be meeting, but listen up for a subcommittee announcement
- Environmental matter Environment and Environmental matter Environment and Transportation.<00:27:28.080
- The House Environmental Matters Speaker.
- The House Environmental Matters Committee<00:27:30.080><c> will</c><00:27:30.200><c> not</c><00:27:30.320
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 105 Apr 29th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and enacted through the environmental and enacted through the environmental justice<02:58:22.080
- </c><02:58:52.080><c> justice</c> constitute an environmental justice constitute an environmental justice
- </c> environmental justice issue, it's okay. environmental justice issue, it's okay.
- </c> they they want to be environmentally they they want to be environmentally correct.<03:15:00.000>
- </c> Um, I think I would earn a environmental Um, I think I would earn a environmental A+<03:15:09.520
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- She's a political science and environmental science student right now, but is thinking to go on to graduate
- science</c><00:04:18.040><c> and</c> She's a political science and She's a political science and environmental
- science</c><00:04:19.120><c> student</c><00:04:19.480><c> right</c><00:04:19.680><c> now,</c> environmental
- science student right now, environmental science student right now, but<00:04:20.560><c> is</c><00:04
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 2nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chris Thayer for appointment as Director for the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
- Thayer had been serving the United States Environmental Protection Agency as Director of the Chemical
- Chris Thayer for appointment as director for the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
- Thayer had been serving the United States Environmental Protection Agency as Director of Chemical and
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several floor recognitions and ceremonial presentations. Senator Perez presented SR 81, declaring March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day. Senators Choi and Rubio spoke in support, emphasizing literacy, libraries, volunteer reading programs, and the importance of diverse books and student engagement. The resolution passed on a unanimous roll call vote, 37-0, and Perez introduced guests from the California Teachers Association.
The chamber then honored the 50th anniversary of the California Conservation Corps, with Senator Laird leading the recognition and several senators praising the Corps’ service, conservation work, disaster response, and job-training role for young adults and veterans. The Senate also welcomed the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Agriculture Leadership Class and the College of San Mateo Bulldogs, including the 2025 state championship football team and a coach from the women’s softball team. Later, the Senate confirmed Dr. Chris Thayer as Director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and Dr. Gina Castro Rodriguez to the Board of State and Community Corrections, both by 29-0 votes.
Senator Wahab presented SCR 125 recognizing the beginning of Ramadan, with Senator Becker offering supportive remarks about an iftar dinner and the meaning of the holiday. The resolution was adopted unanimously, 37-0. The Senate then took up several adjournments in memory, including Stephen Cassidy, John Joseph Zoria, Crystal Schoenfelder, and Belinda Baraghani, with multiple senators sharing personal tributes to their public service, community leadership, and mentorship. The session concluded with remarks on Ramadan and the Senate entering recess, with the next floor session scheduled for March 5, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 2nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chris Thayer for appointment as director for the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
- Thayer had been serving the United States Environmental Protection Agency as Director of the Chemical
- Chris Thayer for appointment as director for the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
- Thayer had been serving the United States Environmental Protection Agency as Director of the Chemical
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several floor recognitions and resolutions. Senators also welcomed guests including California Conservation Corps members, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo agriculture leadership students, and College of San Mateo championship athletes. The chamber approved the journals, stricken items from the daily file, and referred SCR 112 back to the Assembly floor.
The main legislative actions were on two resolutions and two gubernatorial appointments. SR 81 by Senator Pérez, designating March 2, 2026 as Read Across America Day, was supported by Senators Choi and Rubio, emphasizing literacy, libraries, and reading access; it passed 37-0. SCR 125 by Senator Wahab, recognizing Ramadan, was supported by Senator Becker and adopted unanimously, 37-0. The Senate also confirmed Dr. Chris Thayer as director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and Dr. Gina Castro Rodriguez to the Board of State and Community Corrections, both by 29-0 votes.
Much of the remainder of the session consisted of adjournments in memory. Senators honored Stephen Cassidy, former San Leandro school board member and mayor; John Joseph Zoria, a San Jose farmer and community figure; Crystal Schoenfelder, a workers’ compensation attorney and advocate; and Belinda Baraghani, a prominent Latina political strategist and community leader. The session ended with remarks about Ramadan’s themes of empathy and community, and the Senate recessed with the next floor session scheduled for March 5, 2026.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/25/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Calendar 57, Senate Print 659, Senator Gianaris, an act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law.
- Calendar 101, Senate Print 3179A, Senator Sanders, an act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law
- Calendar 261, Senate Print 4408, Senator May, an act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law.
- Calendar 261, Senate Print 4408, Senator May, an act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation focused on memory, gratitude, and recognizing the unseen people who sustain public life, then approved the prior day’s journal and moved through introductions of guests, including domestic violence advocates, medical scholars, and student advocates. Senator Webb’s Resolution 1633, designating February 23, 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day, was adopted after remarks describing the scope of domestic violence in New York and the need for more survivor services. The chamber also adopted memorial Resolution 1558 honoring Margaret D. Williams, a vocalist, public servant, and community leader, and Resolution 1630 marking the 20th anniversary of Park and Public Lands Advocacy Day, with comments emphasizing the health and community benefits of parks and green space.
The Senate then took up a series of bills on the calendar, passing measures including amendments to the Environmental Conservation Law, Labor Law, Education Law, Administrative Code of New York City, General Municipal Law, Tax Law, Cannabis Law, and Executive Law. Senator Ramos explained her support for the labor bill as the Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act, which would prevent employers from forcing workers to waive labor and human rights protections in applications or onboarding documents. Several bills were passed by wide margins, while some were laid aside for the day. The chamber also restored Senate Print 438 to the third reading calendar after reconsideration.
A contested amendment to Calendar 234, Senator Comrie’s Executive Law bill, was ruled non-germane by the chair; Senator Walczyk appealed, arguing the amendment addressing the state energy code and all-electric building mandate was relevant to housing costs, but the Senate voted 20 to sustain the chair’s ruling. The underlying bill was then returned to the non-controversial calendar and passed. Finally, the Senate adopted a concurrent resolution electing two members to the Board of Regents, with supporters praising the nominees’ experience and critics objecting to the limited vetting time; the resolution passed 42-15. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If I also told you that this bill had no environmental policy in it, you and I, Mr. Speaker,...
- That this bill had no environmental policy in it, you and I, Mr.
- prevention, solid waste, hazardous waste, toxic waste, climate change, energy, Puget Sound, the State Environmental
- Environmental Policy Act, Shoreline Management Act, State Parks, and Outdoor Recreation. Mr.
Bills:
HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2262 , HB2298 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2593 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2157 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1707 , HB2361 , HB2389 , HB2468 , HB2521 , HB2720 , HB1591 , HB2092 , HB2176 , HB2255 , HB2281 , HB2438 , HB2685 , HB1960 , HB2236 , HB2364
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, the flags were escorted by the Nisei Veterans Committee Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scout Alexander Bertelsen, and Reverend Masao Umoto delivered the invocation. The House then approved the previous day’s minutes and took up House Resolution 4692, recognizing the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and honoring Japanese Americans who were forcibly relocated and incarcerated during World War II. The resolution recounted the history of the incarceration, the service of Japanese American veterans, the findings of the 1982 commission that the policy was driven by racial prejudice and war hysteria, and the later federal apology and reparations. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and guests connected to the Japanese American community and remembrance observances were recognized.
Several members spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing the constitutional failures of the wartime incarceration, the importance of remembrance, and the need to guard against fear-driven violations of civil liberties. Remarks also highlighted personal family histories, the experiences of camps such as Manzanar and Camp Harmony, and the service of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and other Japanese American units. After adoption, the House agreed to spread Representative Stonier’s remarks upon the journal.
The House then considered a motion to re-refer Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 536 to the Community Safety Committee instead of the Environment and Energy Committee. Representative Abbarno argued the bill dealt primarily with criminal penalties and prosecutorial authority, while Representative Fitzgibbon opposed the change, saying the bill’s predominant subject matter remained environmental. The amendment failed on a voice vote. The House then adopted the motion to read and refer the day’s introductions to the designated committees, with SB 6066 sent to Transportation. Finally, the House returned HB 1065, HJM 1412, and ESHB 1819 to the Rules Committee, announced caucuses, and adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Friday, February 20.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And they also requested an environmental health and safety officer staff position due to some challenges
- 08:05.280><c> a</c> bioatistics and they also requested a bioatistics and they also requested a environmental
- > health</c><00:08:06.319><c> and</c><00:08:06.479><c> safety</c><00:08:06.800><c> officer</c> environmental
- health and safety officer environmental health and safety officer staff<00:08:07.440><c> position</c
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Feb 10, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 16
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- similar protection, where then we're trying to codify each and every group and organization or environmental
- group and codify each and every group and organization<00:26:30.279><c> or</c><00:26:30.880><c> environmental
- </c><00:26:31.559><c> issue</c><00:26:31.840><c> or</c> organization or environmental issue or organization
- or environmental issue or everything<00:26:32.320><c> to</c><00:26:32.480><c> the</c><00:26:32.600><
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I think when we talk about environmental protectionism, it’s... rural districts in the state.
- I think when we talk about environmental protectionism, it’s way easier in some parts of our state that
- we don't have the greenery, and we don't have the canopies, and we don't have the same kind of environmental
Summary:
The committee met to hear AB 946 by Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, which would encourage California’s 30 by 30 conservation efforts to include investments in historically underserved urban communities. The author said the bill is intended to reduce “nature poverty” in places like South Los Angeles by treating urban greening and conservation as a co-equal goal alongside rural and coastal land protection. Supporters, including the California Park and Recreation Society, the Trust for Public Land, and Los Angeles County, argued that urban conservation can provide both environmental and human benefits, especially where land can be reused or restored for parks and green space.
Committee members discussed the bill’s focus on urban areas versus rural districts. One member said they would not support it because it seemed to prioritize heavily urban communities over rural ones in their district, while others said the bill helps ensure conservation resources are distributed more equitably and can have important psychological, health, and climate benefits for dense communities. The author responded that the bill does not neglect rural areas, but instead seeks to correct an imbalance by ensuring urban communities are also considered in 30 by 30 planning.
The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Appropriations Committee. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor, with several members voting aye and one member not voting at the time of the roll call. After the vote, the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Sep 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill was passed despite opposition from the business industry, local governments, and environmental
- we will look to one side, and that is, for me, who's protecting the community, making sure that environmental
- we will look to one side, and that is, for me, who's protecting the community, making sure that environmental
Summary:
The committee hearing began with housekeeping rules, including limits on public comment and a reminder that testimony would be in person, with written testimony accepted through the committee portal. One agenda item, SB 423 by Senator Gonzalez, was pulled, and the committee then took up SB 415 by Senator Reyes, a cleanup bill related to last year’s AB 98 warehouse and logistics facility law. The author explained that SB 415 would clarify that manufacturing facilities are not treated as logistics use facilities, give local governments more time to update truck routes and circulation elements, provide safe-harbor language for good-faith compliance efforts, exempt cities with no logistics facilities from certain circulation updates, and allow truck routes to be established by ordinance outside warehouse concentration zones.
Testimony on SB 415 was largely supportive. Supporters included the American Planning Association, California State Association of Counties, Rural County Representatives of California, League of California Cities, California Business Properties Association, International Warehouse Logistics Association, California Grocers, California Business Roundtable, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, and others, who said the bill would make AB 98 more workable and provide needed implementation flexibility, especially for local governments and rural areas. One opponent argued the bill would still harm rural counties, reduce economic development opportunities, and eliminate high-paying jobs tied to warehouse and logistics construction and operations. CalChamber supported the cleanup provisions but raised a process concern about a separate bill and the broader negotiation process around related policy.
The author and committee chair closed by emphasizing the year-long negotiations and the intent to balance community, environmental justice, and industry concerns while improving implementation of AB 98. The committee then voted to pass SB 415 on a 10-0 vote, and the hearing was adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 19th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 601, Allen, from the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee to the Judiciary Committee
- and then back to the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee.
- Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer focused on self-reflection and leadership, and observed the Pledge of Allegiance led by Assembly Member LaShae Sharp-Collins, who also marked the day as Juneteenth. The body approved the previous day’s journal and handled several procedural motions, including unanimous-consent actions to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks, guest seating, re-referrals of multiple Senate bills to different committees, and the removal of AJR 9 from the consent calendar. The Assembly also re-referred AB 470 to the Communications and Conveyance Committee and, by roll call, suspended Joint Rule 62A to allow that committee to hear the bill on June 23; the motion passed 46-8.
On the daily file, the clerk read a series of Senate bills on second reading, and the Assembly passed and retained all items on both the Assembly and Senate third-reading files. The second-day consent calendar included ACR 93, recognizing Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Awareness Day, and ACR 95, recognizing the 2025 International Day of Yoga. Sixty-one coauthors were added to the resolutions, and both items were adopted by unanimous 64-0 votes.
The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes from Assembly Members Rubio and Michelle Rodriguez for Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros, who was killed in the line of duty. Both members praised his bravery, service, and dedication, and the Assembly observed a moment of silence. The session concluded with announcements that there would be no floor or check-in session on Friday, June 19, and that the Assembly would reconvene Monday, June 23, at 1 p.m., before adjourning on motion.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 52 (3-24-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- recognize an organization that has shaped generations of Kentuckians, the Kentucky Association for Environmental
- five decades, they've done this work with dedication, collaboration, and a clear vision for the environmentally
- Association</c><01:03:55.240><c> for</c> the Kentucky Association for the Kentucky Association for Environmental
- </c> Environmental Education. Environmental Education.
- </c> the environmentally literate Kentucky. the environmentally literate Kentucky.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I am employed in the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services in the Drinking Water Bureau
- Services in the drinking Environmental Services in the drinking water<00:14:05.680><c> bureau</c><00
- The fee is increased as Department of Environmental Service stated.
- The fee is increased as Department of<00:19:38.960><c> Environmental</c><00:19:39.600><c> Service</c>
- </c><00:19:40.960><c> So</c> of Environmental Service stated. So of Environmental Service stated.
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 32 (2-23-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 222, an act relating to the environmental covenants and declaring an emergency.
- Senate Bill 222, an act relating to<00:07:50.319><c> the</c><00:07:50.560><c> environmental</c><00:07
- :51.199><c> covenants</c><00:07:51.919><c> and</c> to the environmental covenants and to the environmental
- </c><00:34:15.919><c> or</c><00:34:16.240><c> public</c> area of environmental or public area of environmental
- I want everyone to understand that our public safety and our environmental safety is at risk here because