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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
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
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 19th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Quirk-Silva and others, an act relating to environmental quality and declaring the urgency thereof to
- And across all groups, structural inequities from food insecurity to environmental racism to lack of
- Assembly Bill 609 by Assemblymember Wicks and others, an act relating to environmental quality.
- Infill development is the most environmental friendly development of any kind.
- It's very clear any study, any data, any evidence will support this bill on the environmental side.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of Parks and Recreation, the Idaho Department of Water Resources, and the Idaho Department of Environmental
- administration of parks and recreation areas and facilities, and IDAPA 58.01.11, Department of Environmental
- separate path forward, we reviewed the, let's see, where is it, IDAPA 28.01.08, Department of Environmental
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee opened with brief remarks thanking page Hazel for her service, followed by Hazel describing her experience and future plans to study criminal justice and eventually attend law school. The committee then approved the minutes from March 9, March 13, and March 18, 2026, and voted to send RS 33803 to print.
Senator Phil Hart presented RS 33816, a rules resolution from the Senate Resources and Environment Committee covering administrative rules for several agencies, including Fish and Game, Lands, Occupational and Professional Licenses, Parks and Recreation, Water Resources, and Environmental Quality. He noted that most rules were approved, with exceptions involving parks and recreation administration, groundwater quality, and a drinking water rule to be approved at sine die. The committee voted to send RS 33816 to print.
The committee then heard House Bill 856, sponsored by Senator Tammy Nichols and Representative Heather Scott, which would close a loophole in Idaho law allowing the sale or trade of dry human remains and would increase the penalty from a misdemeanor to a felony. Supporters, including the Idaho Association of Counties and Terry Durden of the Idaho Sheriffs Association, said the bill was developed with input from law enforcement, coroners, universities, and medical institutions and included exemptions for legitimate educational, medical, and investigative uses. After testimony and discussion, the committee voted to send HB 856 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Parks and Recreation, Idaho Department of Water Resources, and Idaho Department of Environmental
- administration of parks and recreation areas and facilities, and IDAPA 58.01.11, Department of Environmental
- Department of Environmental Quality Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems, which will approve at sine
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 18, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Michael Goldstein from Goldstein Environmental is a proponent.
- DWTS, which authorizes the installation of a DWTS without further action from the Department of Environmental
- DWTS, which authorizes the installation of a DWTS without further action from the Department of Environmental
- for eliminating non-beneficial surface water discharges to submit a request to the Department of Environmental
- his concerns, also coordinating with the water management district and the Florida Department of Environmental
Summary:
The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee heard and acted on several bills related to wetlands, emergency management, fishing licenses, disaster recovery, the Florida Keys, brownfields, wastewater treatment, and spring protection. HB 1175 on mitigation banking drew the most discussion, with supporters saying it would create more predictable release of mitigation credits and help address shortages, while opponents warned it could weaken watershed-based wetland protection and allow credits to be used farther from the impact site. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment making the changes prospective after July 1, 2025, and then reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 12-3 vote.
The committee also considered HB 1535, a broad emergency management strike-all that would expand local storm-preparedness information, debris removal coordination, shelter planning, permitting procedures after storms, limits on post-storm fee increases and moratoria, and changes to election procedures after disasters. Members raised questions about FEMA coordination, shelter standards, impact fees, and the 100-mile post-storm land-use restrictions. After adopting the strike-all, the bill was reported favorably with committee substitute on a 17-0 vote. HB 673, which would extend the same fishing-license convenience to freshwater guides that saltwater captains already have, and HB 705, which extends a public-records exemption for disaster recovery assistance applicants, were both reported favorably without amendment.
Later, the committee approved HB 995 for the Florida Keys, which combines affordable-housing incentives, a Habitat for Humanity bond exemption, an extension of the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, and a modest increase in hurricane evacuation time to allow additional residential permits; it was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. HB 733 on brownfields received a technical strike-all and was also reported favorably. HB 645 creating a general permit for distributed wastewater treatment systems passed unanimously, and HB 691 on a reclaimed-water project tied to Outstanding Florida Springs passed 16-1 after concerns were raised about cost, water quality, and whether the bill could broaden the intent of existing spring-protection law. The meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- has provided me with some practical understanding on how to balance economic opportunities with environmental
- economically strong, as we all know, but at the same time it needs to be culturally respectful, environmentally
- has provided me with some practical understanding on how to balance economic opportunities with environmental
- has provided me with some practical understanding on how to balance economic opportunities with environmental
- Next up, GM 602, uh, consideration and confirmation for the Board of Directors HTA agreement to hire
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard several governor’s message nominations to the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s advisory board. The first nominee, Daniel O’Leary, received strong support from HTA leadership and Deputy Director James Kunane Tokioka, who praised his visitor-industry knowledge and work on brand marketing and tourism planning. O’Leary said he hoped to contribute his experience and strengthen the organization’s integrity. Joel Guy was also supported by HTA, Tokioka, and several community testifiers, who highlighted his long work in Hana, his film-industry background, and his role in community-focused tourism planning. During questioning, Guy said the advisory board should still have influence, especially on strategic planning and community concerns, even though its role is advisory rather than decision-making.
The committee then considered Linda Wong’s nomination. HTA and Tokioka strongly supported her, citing her long community experience and familiarity with HTA work. Wong said the new advisory board was collaborative, had no conflicts so far, and was trying to balance resident concerns with attracting higher-value tourists. Senator Kim questioned her about the advisory structure, and Wong said she believed the Legislature had reduced HTA’s authority because of past conflicts but that the new board could help turn things around and possibly regain more authority in the future.
The committee also heard testimony on Kimberly Algos and Terry Fisher. Algos was described by HTA and Tokioka as a strong leader and solid board member; Tokioka explained that she and another co-chair were selected because of their busy schedules and that the advisory board’s committees were created so members could contribute beyond the single statutory duty of selecting the chair, president, and CEO. Fisher was supported for his tour-operator experience and strategic planning work. In questioning, he endorsed performance-based contracting and accountability for contractors, while acknowledging that external events can affect results. He also said the convention center is critical infrastructure that should be repaired and used to help fill tourism lulls and attract major conferences. The hearing included supportive testimony from industry representatives, but no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- co-authors, Senator Cortese, Senator Allen, and myself were able to come to what I believe is some agreement
- two co-authors, Senator Cortese, Senator Allen and myself were able to come to what I believe some agreement
- Regardless of where one stands on immigration policy, there should be an agreement on this.
- Regardless of where one stands on immigration policy, there should be an agreement on this.
- Department of Public Health as the lead coordinating agency, working in partnership with fire, environmental
Committee:
Senate Health
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 1377, a bill on medical exemptions for school immunizations. The author and supporters said the measure was a narrow reform to restore physician discretion and reduce what they described as chilling effects from audits and license discipline; opponents from pediatric, medical, public health, and school groups argued the current system already works, protects against fraudulent exemptions, and should not be weakened. Committee members debated the data, the number of exemptions reviewed or revoked, and the effect of the proposed amendments. The bill was amended in committee, but because there was no quorum it was not formally voted on at that time.
The committee then heard SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, which would create a statewide inspection and compliance framework for large private detention facilities. The author and supporters described severe conditions in immigration detention, including denial of medication, unsafe food and water, and lack of oversight, and the bill was presented as a response to those abuses. The California Hospital Association raised concerns about duplicative regulation and overlapping standards, but said it was continuing to work on a solution. The committee discussed constitutional and jurisdictional issues, and the bill was moved on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Judiciary with a 5-0 vote placed on call.
Next, SB 1089 was heard, proposing expanded access through CalPERS and CalRX to GLP-1 medications for chronic weight disease and diabetes prevention. The author and supporters from the American Diabetes Association and medical groups argued the drugs are effective tools to prevent type 2 diabetes, reduce long-term costs, and improve health equity, while the author also shared personal experience with weight loss and medication access barriers. There was no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement with a 5-0 vote placed on call.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1221, dealing with Murphy conservatorships for people found not guilty by reason of insanity or otherwise under criminal-mental health conservatorship. Supporters, including prosecutors and psychiatrists, said the bill addresses a gap created by a court decision and would improve public safety and placement decisions for a small population of high-risk individuals. Opponents from county behavioral health and disability rights groups warned it would turn a civil process into a quasi-criminal one, expand district attorney involvement, and disrupt bed prioritization and least-restrictive-placement principles. The discussion centered on the scope of the bill and its amendments, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I added line 26: Environmental Protection as one of the considerations because there's thoughts around
- Protection as one of the Environmental Protection as one of the considerations<00:21:25.039><c> because
- So right, I'm in agreement with that.
- We're in agreement that one of the things that always gives us great anxiety when the topic comes up
- or come to terms yet reached agreement or come to terms on<03:33:00.040><c> what</c><03:33:00.239><c
Summary:
The subcommittee first took up several bills and repeatedly chose to retain or table them rather than advance them. House 167, dealing with past wax, was voted ought to pass; House 312 was retained because members said NCAA-related advertising and uniform policy issues were still unresolved; House 434, requiring insurers to provide rental cars for at least seven days, was voted inexpedient to legislate; and House 454, on biodegradable packaging claims, was also voted inexpedient to legislate after members said the proposal lacked a workable enforcement mechanism and would likely be only a symbolic state-by-state measure. House 721, making gold legal tender, was retained, with members saying the bill needed more work and that the issue was less compelling in New Hampshire because the state has no sales tax.
The committee then discussed House 310, which was amended to create a study commission on blockchain and related regulatory issues. The amendment expanded the commission’s charge to include legal, regulatory, financial, technological, and environmental considerations, added review of federal developments, included blockchain-based trust and stable token issues, broadened membership, and extended the repeal and report dates by a year. Members said the commission would help New Hampshire develop expertise and a report for future legislation, while also noting that federal action could affect the state’s role. The amendment was adopted 8-1, and the bill itself was then retained.
Finally, the subcommittee heard a revised amendment to House 406 on business filings and registered agents. The Secretary of State’s office explained that the amendment, drafted with input from the Business and Industry Association, narrows the bill to address fraudulent or unauthorized entity filings after a written complaint and sworn statement, sets minimum requirements for registered agents, bars use of commercial mail-drop addresses as registered offices, and allows removal or cancellation of fraudulent filings with penalties for false filings. Members asked about which entities must maintain registered offices and how the rules would affect home-based businesses; the sponsor said most New Hampshire business entities must have a registered office, with some exceptions such as domestic nonprofits and trade names. The discussion emphasized concerns about synthetic entities, identity misuse, and the need for a physical in-state registered agent address.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Gutted the National Environmental Policy Act's community review process so that local rural community
- </c><02:36:51.680><c> Policy</c> gutted the National Environmental Policy gutted the National Environmental
- </c><02:44:17.040><c> programs</c><02:44:17.600><c> and</c> gutting environmental programs and gutting
- </c><02:58:57.439><c> movement,</c><02:58:58.399><c> advancing</c> the environmental movement, advancing
- the environmental movement, advancing impractical<02:58:59.600><c> regulations</c><02:59:00.319><c>
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 7th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 949 by Senator Becker, and equity into environmental protection.
- Senate Bill 949 by Senator Becker, an act relating to environmental protection.
- Senate Bill 949 by Senator Becker and equity into environmental protection.
- Members, Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy will be meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Danielle Kelsik, and I am the superintendent of Environmental Charter Schools, a network of
- directly with students until I was encouraged to apply for school leadership by my principal at Environmental
- I'm an 11th grade English teacher and department chair at Environmental Charter Schools in Lawndale,
- I'm an 11th grade English teacher and department chair at Environmental Charter Schools in Lawndale,
Summary:
The Committee on Public Employment and Retirement heard several bills, beginning with AB 2483, which would create a permanent pathway for formerly incarcerated Cal Fire fire crew members to receive certification and pursue firefighting jobs after release. The author and supporters described incarcerated firefighters as highly trained workers who perform dangerous frontline fire suppression work but often leave without credentials or a clear hiring path. The chair strongly supported the bill, and there was no opposition.
The committee then considered AB 1619, which would raise trustee stipend limits for retirement board members from $100 to $320 per meeting for county retirement systems, CalSTRS, and CalPERS, subject to local approval. Supporters argued the current stipend is nearly 40 years old and no longer reflects the complexity and fiduciary responsibility of overseeing large pension systems, and that higher stipends could improve diversity and participation. The bill was passed on a 7-0 vote and sent to Appropriations. The committee also passed its cleanup bill, AB 2780, making technical and conforming changes to retirement laws, and AB 2519, which corrects an unintended consequence of prior CalSTRS legislation so certain charter school employees can remain eligible for CalSTRS membership; both bills advanced unanimously to Appropriations.
AB 2017, the California Eid State Holiday Act, was heard next. The bill would recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in California and provide excused absences for students observing the holidays. Supporters, including Muslim students, educators, and advocacy organizations, said the measure would promote inclusion and help Muslim Californians feel seen and respected. Members spoke in favor, and the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. Finally, AB 2656 would require public employers to give employee organizations 45 days’ written notice before developing or using generative AI in represented job classifications. Supporters said the bill would ensure transparency and labor input, while county and special district groups raised concerns about scope and implementation but expressed willingness to keep working on the measure. It also passed 7-0 to Appropriations, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/09/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- state-of-the-art when installed, it is corrosion-prone and may be vulnerable to failure due to environmental
- It encourages responsible upgrades, reduces environmental risks, and protects the long-term health of
- state-of-the-art when installed, it is corrosion-prone and may be vulnerable to failure due to environmental
- It encourages responsible upgrades, reduces environmental risks, and protects the long-term health of
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 2nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chris Thayer for appointment as director of 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
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- the Kentucky Department of Agriculture as the executive director for the Office for Consumer and Environmental
- Consumer</c><00:08:03.280><c> and</c> for the Office for Consumer and for the Office for Consumer and Environmental
- </c> Environmental Protection. Environmental Protection. >> Good<00:08:06.000><c> morning.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/05/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Calendar 100, Senate Print 1919, Senator Skoufis, an act to amend the Environmental Conservation
- >> CALENDAR 100, SENATE PRINT 1919 SENATOR SKOUFIS, AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- attending national food safety conferences, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the Environmental
- ATTENDING NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCES AND THE CENTER OF SCIENCE AND PUBLIC INTEREST AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Imam Tahir Kukaj of the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center, who offered remarks about gratitude, diversity, and support for Kosovo’s independence. The Journal was approved, and the chamber then took up several previously adopted resolutions, including Resolution 1516 commemorating the 18th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence and Resolution 1317 honoring the Stillwater Girls Varsity Soccer Team and Head Coach Christine Ihnatolya for winning the NYSPHSAA Class C state championship. Both resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors were authorized to seek additional co-sponsors.
The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed a series of bills, including measures on environmental conservation, education, public health, civil service, penal law, public service, labor, and a retroactive real property tax exemption for the Silver Lake Foundation. Most bills passed with broad support, though several drew recorded no votes from a small group of senators. Senator Fahy explained her vote on a bill renaming an OASAS scholarship in honor of Father Peter Young, emphasizing his work on addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.
Two items drew extended debate. On Calendar 141, Senator Walczyk appealed the chair’s ruling that an amendment to a public service bill was nongermane; the Senate voted 21 to overrule the chair, so the ruling stood, and the bill then passed 52-6. On Calendar 213, Senators Kavanagh and Borrello debated a food-safety bill concerning disclosure of certain food ingredients and chemicals; supporters said it would improve transparency and protect children’s health, while opponents argued federal action was already underway and a national standard would be preferable. After the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar, it passed 56-2. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days as legislative days.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- but activism and the connections, and at a time, this was a time when the connections between environmentalism
- She also worked on environmental... She worked in the area of foster youth long after retirement.
- She also worked on environmental issues, was a huge water champion way before that was cool, and made
- was running during the Vietnam War, during the flowering of the farmworker rights movement, the environmental
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled routine announcements and motions, including a request by Senator Arreguín to remove SB 239 from the inactive file for second reading. The chamber then took up SJR 9 by Senator Durazo, a resolution concerning immigration rates, which was debated briefly and placed on call before later amendments were adopted by a 29-10 vote.
The Senate next considered SR 70 by Senator Pérez, commemorating the third anniversary of the Monterey Park tragedy. Senator Pérez and Senator Rubio spoke about the 11 lives lost, the injuries, the heroism of Brandon Tsay, and the need to remember the victims and support the community. The resolution passed unanimously, 39-0, after which Senator Pérez introduced Monterey Park Mayor Elizabeth Yang on the floor.
The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment memories honoring Mary Gutierrez Hunter, labor activist Bob Mulholland, former Yolo County Supervisor Betsy Marchand, and Vietnamese American community leader Vu von Locke. Senators described each person’s public service, organizing work, and lasting impact on labor, veterans, local government, refugee resettlement, and community institutions. The Senate also announced the Appropriations Committee would meet shortly after adjournment and noted the next floor session would be held Monday, January 26, 2026, at 2 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- but activism and the connections, and at a time, this was a time when the connections between environmentalism
- She also worked on environmental issues, was a huge water champion, way before that was cool, and made
- She also worked on environmental issues, was a huge water champion, way before that was cool, and made
- was running during the Vietnam War, during the flowering of the farmworker rights movement, the environmental
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled routine procedural matters, including deeming various messages and committee reports read. Senator Arreguín requested removal of SB 239 from the inactive file for second reading. The chamber then took up SJR 9 by Senator Durazo, which was presented as amended and placed on call before later receiving the amendments by a 29-10 vote.
The main floor action was on SR 70 by Senator Pérez, commemorating the third anniversary of the Monterey Park mass shooting and honoring the 11 victims. Pérez and Senator Rubio spoke at length about the tragedy, the victims, the community response, and the heroism of Brandon Tsay, who disarmed the shooter. The resolution passed unanimously, 39-0. After adoption, Senator Pérez introduced Monterey Park Mayor Elizabeth Yang as a guest on the floor.
The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Senators honored labor leader Mary Gutierrez Hunter, veteran and political activist Bob Mulholland, former Yolo County Supervisor Betsy Marchand, and Vietnamese American community leader Vu Von Locke, with remarks highlighting their public service, organizing work, and community impact. The Senate also announced that Appropriations would meet after session, and the desk was declared clear before recessing until the next floor session.