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HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Because usually, I think NCL is the only American flagship that we have sailing in our waters.
  • have sailing American flagship that we have sailing in<00:19:38.640><c> our</c><00:19:38.799><c> waters
  • </c> in our waters. in our waters.
Bills: SB2816
Committee: House Tourism
Summary: The committees heard House Bill 2195, HD1, which would replace the existing transit accommodations tax on cruise ships with a per-passenger infrastructure fee collected by the Department of Transportation and deposited into a new cruise ship special fund. Testimony included support from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii warning that the bill should remain narrowly tied to harbor-related uses to avoid potential Tonnage Clause issues. The Department of Transportation testified that cruise-related harbor work includes pier repairs, dredging, terminal upgrades, and shore power, and said a dedicated revenue stream would help prioritize cruise infrastructure needs. The Attorney General’s office said it had submitted written comments but did not address questions about the litigation or constitutional background. Members questioned whether the new special fund was necessary when the existing harbor special fund already finances similar improvements. DOT said the funds overlap and suggested the bill could be amended to use the harbor special fund with a separate cruise subaccount, while still preserving a dedicated revenue stream and separate accounting. DOT also said it currently collects port entry, dockage, and per-head passenger fees from cruise ships and that existing cruise-related expenditures from the harbor special fund have not been challenged. The chair ultimately recommended moving HB 2195 forward as introduced, while continuing discussions about the fund structure and awaiting further clarity from the Attorney General and DOT. In decision-making, the committees voted to pass HB 2195, HD1, as is. They also voted to pass House Bill 916, HD1, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, which would allow certain state low-income housing tax credits to offset state transient accommodations taxes in the same county and make Act 129 of 2016 permanent. Both the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Economic Development and Technology adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass HB 916, HD1, unamended. The hearing was then adjourned.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • acquisition of some lands that are not part of the state fairgrounds, and for 10 acres of green space, water
  • So the sewer and the water infrastructure, the mechanisms to have that be an area that we can put buildings
  • And this is for perhaps some sewer, some water, some other things.
  • the sort of building into the fairgrounds, right, and bringing in that infrastructure, bringing in water
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 248, the general obligation bond bill, which would authorize about $392.5 million in bond capacity for senior centers, libraries, and higher education, special schools, and tribal school projects. The sponsor highlighted major projects including a new UNM School of Medicine, a multidisciplinary building at NMSU, renovations at New Mexico Tech, a technical innovation center at CNM, an agricultural science and arts building at ENMU, and library renovations at New Mexico Highlands. Public testimony was supportive, especially from the New Mexico Library Association, and members discussed how the bond process works, including application timing, readiness to spend funds, voter approval, and how unspent bond proceeds revert. The committee voted do pass on HB 248 without opposition. The committee then considered House Bill 309, which would clarify property tax valuation rules for electric energy storage facilities by extending the existing special valuation method for electric generation, transmission, and distribution to battery storage and similar technologies. Supporters from PNM, InterWest Energy Alliance, and Inventergy said the bill would provide consistency and clarity as storage becomes more important to grid reliability and clean energy development. Members raised questions about depreciation, the 12-year schedule, the 20% floor on valuation, possible effects on local government revenues, whether the bill would apply to utilities and co-ops, industrial revenue bonds, and whether it covered microgrids or only battery systems. The committee approved HB 309 on an 8-3 vote. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 48, which would authorize $92 million in bonds for the State Fairgrounds District to support redevelopment of the southwest corner of the fairgrounds, including land acquisition, green space, water and sewer infrastructure, and traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements near San Pedro and Central. Support came from neighborhood groups, housing advocates, the city of Albuquerque, the chamber of commerce, and others who described the project as a long-term investment in safety, infrastructure, and economic revitalization for the surrounding area. Members questioned the bond repayment structure, the 25-year term, the use of district gross receipts and gaming tax revenues, parking impacts, and future bonding needs. The committee voted do pass on SB 48 by a 10-2 margin.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 32 Feb 12th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some of the contested cases that they brought up would be for DEQ if they denied a water permit, Percy
  • Some of the contested cases that they brought up would be for DEQ if they denied a water permit, Percy
  • The system itself was about $20,000, but they had to supply a second water system, dig up the city street
  • The system itself was about 20, but they had to supply a second water system, dig up the city street,
Keywords: 989, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Science & Technology

House Science & Technology Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • The energy density of a fusion reaction, a cup of water, has the same energy content if you can turn
  • We have multiple very exciting strategic initiatives around space and national security, around water
  • We have multiple very exciting strategic initiatives around space and national security, around water
  • source that is able to give us not only electrons on the grid, but also process heat to desalinate water
Summary: The Committee on Science and Technology met with a full audience and began with brief introductions, including an intern from Arizona State University. The committee heard two presentations before taking up its only bill. The University of Arizona’s Thomas Diaz de la Rubia spoke about fusion energy, describing it as a potential clean, safe, baseload power source and arguing Arizona should build the talent, supply chains, and research infrastructure to commercialize fusion. Members asked about timelines, regulation, competition with China, and the relationship to small modular reactors; he said fusion could be commercially relevant in roughly 12 to 15 years if public and private investment continues, and that the U.S. should avoid losing manufacturing and supply chains as it did in other technologies. He also discussed the university’s broader space and national security work. XRDNA CEO Charles Ableman then presented a spatial addressing and coordination system called EVA, describing it as a way to align data about where and when physical objects exist across systems, with a security layer called a sphere of influence. He said the company is testing with space and logistics partners, uses AI provenance tools, and sees its near-term use case in space operations and interoperability. The committee then considered HB 2809, which would require state agencies handling sensitive or protected data to implement post-quantum encryption meeting or exceeding CMMC 2.0 standards, using a U.S.-based vendor and U.S.-developed or maintained components. The bill would place the master encryption key with the Auditor General and set procedures involving the Auditor General and Attorney General. Sponsor Rep. Gillette explained that the bill was simplified from a prior version after concerns that agencies would have to connect offline systems to the internet; the amendment clarified that encryption can be installed without internet connectivity and without requiring other systems to be online. He argued the measure is needed to modernize weak legacy systems and protect data after prior breaches and failed IT projects. Members generally supported the concept but raised questions about implementation, costs, vendor neutrality, and the Auditor General’s role; the Secretary of State’s office was described as neutral and still evaluating implementation. The committee adopted the Pingarelli amendment and then passed HB 2809 as amended on a 9-0 vote, with several members explaining that they supported the bill but wanted continued stakeholder input and careful attention to execution.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • First reading of bills: HB 2937, Nuclear Energy and Water and Commerce; HB 2974, bylaws; HB 2979, credit
  • Defamation Act; HB 4008, commerce and judiciary; HB 4009, data center, natural resources, energy and water
  • Chairman, your Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water has had under consideration HB 2096 and
  • Chairman, your committee on National Resources Energy and Water has been consideration HB2096 and respectfully
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Jimmy Sade as Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation honoring law enforcement officers involved in rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation, with several members praising interagency cooperation and the officers’ actions. The chamber then handled routine business, including committee substitutions, referral of HB 2245 to Appropriations, and first and second readings of numerous bills covering topics such as energy, taxes, education, health, public safety, commerce, and elections. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered HB 2096, HB 2173, HB 2451, and HCR 2001. HB 2096, HB 2173, and HB 2451 were all recommended do pass. HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election requirements, drew extensive debate over voter ID, citizenship verification, foreign funding restrictions, and changes affecting early voting and mail ballots. A sub-floor amendment to HCR 2001 passed 32-26, and the resolution then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole. HB 2121 was retained on the calendar. On third reading, HB 2010 passed 59-0 on digital consumer licensing disclosures; HB 2132 passed 59-0 on drug offenses; HB 2155 passed 57-2 on continuing the Arizona Beef Council; HB 2178 passed 51-9 on state agency medical credential requirements; HB 2310 passed 59-0 on employment relationships; and HB 2395 passed 59-0 on a Department of Education-related fitness/PE reporting measure. HCR 2001 then passed the House 32-27 and was sent to the Senate. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, referred the passed measures to engrossing, and later adjourned until Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 4, 2026 - 01:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, there is an allowable 50% surcharge on water for those that are beyond the municipal boundary
  • It waters it down to a study by DOT. Okay, members, do we have any questions on the amendment?
  • for ensuring the availability of critical infrastructure resources such as electricity, fuel, and water
  • or whatever it might be, and if it runs into an obstacle, maybe it's a... ...fire hydrant spraying water
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 23 Feb 3rd, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • dollar for dollar, penny for penny, out of police, teacher pay, special ed, road and bridge repair, water
  • They need water infrastructure. They need police.
  • hull, and that consists of our basic needs as human beings: needs of security, needs of safety, food, water
  • hull, and that consists of our basic needs as human beings, needs of security, needs of safety, food, water
Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal. Messages from the Senate were received, including Senate Joint Memorial 108 and Senate Bills 1227, 1226, and 1225, which were filed for first reading and referred to committees. Standing committee reports also moved House Bill 557 and House Concurrent Resolution 25 to the second reading calendar, and several new House bills were introduced, including measures on civil asset forfeiture reporting, the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund, license plates, and juvenile transition services. The main floor action centered on House Bill 559, a tax conformity bill tied to the federal tax changes described by supporters as providing relief for workers, seniors, and businesses. Supporters argued it would preserve federal tax benefits for Idahoans, including provisions on tips, overtime, standard deductions, and research and experimentation expensing, and said the fiscal note was a reasonable estimate. Opponents argued the bill would significantly reduce state revenue at a time of budget shortfalls, warned it could force cuts to services such as education, health care, roads, and public safety, and questioned whether the fiscal note fully captured the bill’s cost. Members also raised questions about business underpayments and the treatment of certain deductions. The House first voted to suspend the rules for immediate consideration of House Bill 559 by a two-thirds vote, then debated the bill at length. After debate closed, the House passed House Bill 559 by a vote of 59-9, approved the title, and transmitted the bill to the Senate. The chamber then held third-reading bills one legislative day and moved to announcements and committee schedule notices before adjourning until the next day.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • It responds directly to statewide concerns over sprawl, water resources, wildlife connectivity, and the
  • like a non-55-and-up villages-type situation, you know, outside of the entrances to the place and the water
  • like a non-55-and-up Villages-type situation, you know, outside of the entrances to the place and the water
  • HB 4017 repeals the Nassau County Recreation and Water Control and Conservation Districts created by
Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard a full agenda of local and policy bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports. Early in the meeting, the committee approved HB 4019, capping Lake County inmate health care and emergency transport reimbursements at percentages tied to Medicare; HB 97, allowing small counties to opt back into transportation concurrency; HB 267, expanding SHIP/local housing assistance eligibility to mobile home owners paying lot rent; HB 351, creating a framework for concurrent state jurisdiction over certain matters involving military installations, with an amendment changing the bill to say the state “may accept” jurisdiction; HB 4013, revising and merging fire district boundaries in Lee County; HB 481, increasing public nuisance fines and strengthening nuisance abatement and foreclosure procedures; HB 4025, conveying state land to the Village of Tequesta for continued park use; and HB 4017, repealing an obsolete Nassau County recreation and water control district, as amended. The most extensive discussion centered on HB 299, the “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill, which would create a voluntary framework for very large developments that dedicate 60% of land to conservation while allowing compact, walkable development and affordable housing on the remainder. The sponsor argued it would balance growth, conservation, and housing affordability without new bureaucracy, while opponents from Audubon Florida, county groups, and local governments warned the bill could weaken local planning, lack enforceable conservation safeguards, and allow nonconservation uses within reserved areas. Supporters said it could preserve large tracts of land at no taxpayer cost and improve long-range planning. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying reserve areas, allowing use of the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, requiring easements be provided without charge, and aligning affordability definitions with existing programs. The bill then passed favorably as amended, with some members voting no. The committee also approved HB 4023, a local bill adjusting the boundaries of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District in Collier County, with no change to the district’s powers and duties. Several bills drew supportive testimony from local officials, industry groups, or affected residents, and some had amendments adopted without objection. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted it was the last interim committee week meeting, thanked members and staff, and encouraged continued stakeholder engagement ahead of session.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 10, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Jaxport to the can build this new the most AI technology, simple of the action with the ship on the water
  • I was just wondering, you know, how you are thinking about handling waste water at the Spaceports you're
  • And what happened this past summer was Apalachicola faced an issue where they had a sudden putrid water
  • great job on a pledge co after after that, we all of the businesses were shutting down because the water
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 5/6/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • But that way every year we know we're going to spend money on public water, public infrastructure, and
  • that's important. ...to spend money on public water, public infrastructure, and that's important.
  • all the police stations and community centers, those sort of things can take second place over clean water
  • that we are doing here really does impact people on a day-to-day basis, especially around the clean water
Bills: HF719 , HF2484 , HF2486
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • sub along with other psychoactive cannabinoid products known as delta 8, delta 9, and THC infused water
  • limit the amount of THC to five milligrams per gummy individually wrapped or 5 mg to the THC infused water
  • The THC infused water or the drinks.
  • profile but also anything from heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, microbials, microtoxins, and water
Keywords: 923, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A natural oyster bed and a private oyster bed or coastal waters are for the Committee of Cultural, Recreation
  • HB 3734 by Schaffner relates to testing misoprestone and other estrogen hormones in public drinking water
  • HB 3740 by Schafner relating to the chemicals and techniques used in water modification and control for
  • HB 3781 by McLaughlin leading to the provision of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Rules Committee Mar 19th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please note that the referral of AB 2032 has been changed to a double referral to Water, Parks and Wildlife
  • To a double referral to Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee and Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Summary: The Rules Committee convened, called the roll, and confirmed a quorum. The committee considered a consent agenda and noted a referral change for AB 2032, which was sent to a double referral to the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee and the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. A motion was made and seconded on the consent agenda, and the roll was called. The motion passed, with members voting aye as recorded. The committee then adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Rules Committee Mar 19th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please note that the referral of AB 2032 has been changed to a double referral to the Water, Parks and
  • To a double referral to the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee and the Environmental Safety and Toxic
Committee: House Rules
Keywords: 988, house, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Budget Section Leadership Division Jun 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's education, it's tax relief, and it's water projects.
  • You know, rural North Dakota, it's education, it's tax relief, and it's water projects.
  • It was leaking water from the roof and from the foundation, and so it was in need of some repairs.
  • So we're implementing some water mitigation strategies to help protect that building for the long term
  • And then the bottom right is a photo of the water line that has been brought in.
Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production. The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates. OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections. Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works Jun 22nd, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so when we look at the statute, we see that the state is only responsible to drain the water off
  • If the water doesn't get up on the roads, it doesn't become a bearing for you.
  • There's no water. So people are having water sit on their driveways.
  • But so many people are so conditioned by, frankly, ditches and overgrown ditches and stagnant water and
  • We had water pitchers falling all over the place. Fontonaut's being encouraging.
Keywords: 965, house, all
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met for an information-only hearing with no votes or formal actions. DOTD Secretary Glenn LaD and Deputy Secretary Beau Black outlined the department’s transformation efforts, emphasizing faster project delivery, improved transparency, and use of technology. They reported major reductions in contractor payment processing time, from roughly 35 days to 15 days or less, and change-order approvals from about 40–45 days to around five days. They also described new tools such as inspection tablets, a project delivery dashboard, e-ticketing, a customer service portal, and a pilot using sensor technology on department vehicles to identify potholes and damaged assets. The department said it is reorganizing district staffing, replacing the old area engineer model with district points of contact for construction, maintenance, and operations, without increasing total staff. Members focused heavily on local maintenance concerns, including potholes, drainage, culverts, mowing, overgrown ditches, and utility-related delays. Several legislators asked how to get quicker responses on routine maintenance and how to distinguish state responsibility from local jurisdiction. DOTD said it would meet with district administrators to address specific problems and clarify jurisdiction, and that the new customer service portal should help track complaints electronically. Members also asked about contractor accountability, utility relocations, and public communication on long-running projects; DOTD said it is improving internal KPIs, coordinating more closely with district staff and public information officers, and considering broader public updates beyond the website. The department also reviewed highway planning and funding. Officials said the Highway Priority Program is being reworked into a more fiscally constrained, staged process that starts earlier in concept development and gives legislators and constituents more feedback before the annual road show. They said the department is using new IDIQ contracting authority to bring in outside help for bridge maintenance and other work, and that bridge maintenance backlogs remain significant. DOTD reported that LTIF 1.0 and 2.0 together cover 91 projects statewide totaling more than $534 million, with over 40 complete, and that LTIF 3.0 adds 39 projects and about $165 million. Combined with other funding sources, the department said its upcoming construction program will include 385 projects worth about $1.73 billion. Legislators generally praised the department’s progress but raised concerns about lingering local problems and the need for clearer communication. Questions were also asked about a barge strike on the Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge, with DOTD saying divers and staff were inspecting the damage and that emergency repairs would likely be needed. After the DOTD update, the new Office of Louisiana Highway Construction, led by Archie Chesson, gave its own update on its first year, describing a small staff, heavy use of consultant and contractor pools, emergency procurement authority, and rapid delivery of rural bridge and roadway projects.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Transportation Committee Jun 22nd, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • State highway barriers limit animals' access to food, water, habitat, and mates.
  • SB 1250, due pass to the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee. Wilson: Aye. Davies: No. Wilson: Aye.
  • Madam Chair and members, Brian White, on behalf of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, also
  • developing high-speed rail infrastructure on land that utilities, such as telecom, electrical power, water
  • Moving on to item number 11, SB 1250, was due pass to the Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Jun 5th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee was updated on the status of December 31, 2022, delinquent private water and sewer audits
  • The committee was updated on the status of December 31, 22, delinquent private water and sewer audits
  • The 28 entities term back funds were reinstated, Delinquent private water and sewer audits.
  • The committee was also updated on the status of December 31, 2023, delinquent private water and sewer
  • The two largest revolving loan funds are the Construction Assistance and the Safe Drinking Water revolving
Summary: The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met on June 5 and first adopted prior minutes and several committee reports. The executive committee report noted adoption of its minutes, staff updates on scheduled audits, approval of an annual financial audit for the City of Horseshoe Bend, and an update on the intern program. The Counties and Municipalities report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, compliance follow-up with towns including Denning, Gum Springs, Omer, Fargo, Jericho, and Haynes, and review of current and deferred reports; the committee filed most current reports but deferred several and referred some matters to prosecutors and the Attorney General. The Educational Institutions report said 103 education audits were reviewed, most with no findings, while several school districts had findings and one Booneville School District finding was referred to law enforcement. The State Agencies report included findings at the Department of Finance and Administration and a deferred Department of Health report, and the committee filed 13 reports. The committee then received lengthy presentations on the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report and the state single audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Legislative Audit issued unmodified opinions on the state financial statements, but identified two material weaknesses: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology to monitor threats and unauthorized access, and improper methodology changes and documentation issues at the Division of Workforce Services affecting year-end estimates for unemployment-related accounts. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed. Auditors reported 33 findings overall, including 31 federal findings, $12.9 million in outstanding questioned costs, and qualified opinions for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Committee members questioned DHS, the broadband office, OST, DFA, Education, and Workforce Services about the findings, corrective actions, cyber protections, federal drawdowns, child care reporting, and accounting methodology changes. Several agencies described corrective steps. DHS said it had changed how it draws Summer EBT funds, addressed provider revalidation and incarceration-related Medicaid issues, and updated internal processes and staffing. The broadband office said the questioned costs reflected invoice documentation disputes rather than missing payments and expected Treasury review to resolve the issue. OST said it was expanding logging, endpoint detection, and enterprise monitoring, and described broader cybersecurity investments, training, and a roadmap. DFA and Workforce Services addressed the workers’ compensation and unemployment accounting issues, with Workforce Services saying it had updated its policy and submitted the methodology to DFA. After discussion, the committee voted to hold the two statewide audit reports over until the August meeting, with members asked to submit specific questions in advance so only needed agencies would return. The final item was a special report on the Hot Spring County Solid Waste Authority for January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. The audit reviewed compliance with laws, board procedures, bidding, payroll, permits, inspections, and cash handling. It noted prior private audit findings on segregation of duties, that recent private audit reports had not been obtained for 2023 through 2025, and that the current administrator said prior office staff and bookkeeping contractors resigned when he was hired. The authority’s operations and revenue sources were described, and the report was presented for committee review.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Jun 5th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee was updated on the status of December 31, 2022, delinquent private water and sewer audits
  • The committee was updated on the status of December 31, 22, delinquent private water and sewer audits
  • were reinstated, The committee was updated on the status of December 31, 2023, delinquent private water
  • The committee was also updated on the status of December 31, 2023, delinquent private water and sewer
  • The two largest revolving loan funds are the construction assistance and the safe drinking water revolving
Keywords: 1204, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber Fri May 8, 2026, 10:00AM HST - Day 58

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, today in the gallery today, if you will please stand, ... we have the Hilo High Water Polo team,
  • The White House has virtually eliminated the EPA, the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and more.
  • EPA, the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, and more.
  • With respect to the remarks from the water and land chair, which I do appreciate, um my reading of this
  • We made progress toward a Hawaii where our lands and waters are...
Keywords: 910, house, all