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• We did streets, water, sewer, and lights.
• We did streets, water, sewer, and lights.
• What it does include is water and sewer from a private... Sammy Silver: Thank you for having me.
• What it does include is water and sewer from a private...
• c><01:11:04.400><c> from</c><01:11:04.560><c> a</c><01:11:04.679><c> posos</c> Water is water and sewer

Bills: HF1143 , HF1548 , HF1340 , HF2549 , HF2559 , HF1673 , HF2740 , HF2507 , HF2461 , HF2381 , HF2695

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• Think of the charcoal in your brida<00:10:54.240><c> water</c><00:10:54.440><c> filter.
• Um so what that is brida water filter.
• It acts like the Brita filter, so it can remove things from water or soil or air, and then it can be
• can reduce the danger of contaminated water, and that's what we're achieving.
• and that's what of of contaminated water and that's what we're<00:58:48.640><c> achieving.

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Prairie Island had just received electricity and running water a couple years before.
• Prairie Island had just received electricity and running water a couple years before.
• a couple years before running water a couple years before Economic<00:32:29.960><c> Opportunity</c><
• I'm the executive director of the North American Water Office, and I'm here to testify that the hydro
• We all have to drink our waters. We all have to breathe our air.

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so, BPW has been running new water lines.
• Representative Provenza. they built another big water tower they built another big water tower on<03:
• Then we have the South Side Water and Sewer District, which is kind of—it takes its water from BOPU,
• Um So, Andy, is there any... the South Side Water uh South Cheyenne the South Side Water uh South Cheyenne
• ><c> BOPU,</c><03:14:16.040><c> but</c> of it it takes its water from BOPU, but of it it takes its water

Committee: Joint Select Committee on School Facilities

Keywords: 916, all

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• They protect our water resources.
• water use and development plan and the County of Kauaʻi's water use development plan.
• </c> of Kauaii's water use development plan. of Kauaii's water use development plan.
• Um, LNR 906 is the Red Hill Water Alliance Initiative.
• Um, there's brown water coming out of taps at a loop trail.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• before the Senate for final passage: House Number 2258, an act enhancing certain powers of the Board of Water
• before the Senate for final passage: House Number 2258, an act enhancing certain powers of the Board of Water

Summary: The Senate took up several committee reports and bills, including a petition to repeal an archaic law criminalizing pregnancy, which was referred to the Judiciary Committee, and a bill designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, which was placed in the Orders of the Day. The chamber also passed several local and special bills on third reading, including changes to the Tewksbury town manager residency requirement, a Boston Police age waiver for one applicant, a gender-neutral charter change for Nantucket County, and a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee. A House petition concerning the tax treatment of certain foreign government pensions was referred to the Revenue Committee after suspension of Joint Rule 12. The Senate adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Ralph Edward Pascarelli, followed by a moment of silence. Members also adopted an emergency preamble for a Warren election validation bill. Later, the Senate gave final passage to three bills: one expanding powers of the Cotuit Fire District water commissioners, one authorizing the Cotuit Fire District to raise money for the Historical Society of Sandwich and Cotuit, Inc., and one regulating compensation for the Salem licensing board. The chamber then considered and passed to enactment, by the required two-thirds vote, a bill validating the results of the annual election held in Bourne on May 20, 2025. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Wednesday at noon in a formal session without a calendar, and then adjourned.

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• Well, it's actually quite watered down because the date was extended farther out than what we worked
• The terraces that have been in place for generations to protect the soil and water resources in Viola
• is going to go on one more drop of water is going to go on somebody's<01:48:20.880><c> lawn.
• </c><03:00:44.880><c> to</c> from everything from from the water to from everything from from the water
• The clean water, the park and trail—there's just limited vendors out there.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, test the waters on this one.
• So, page two, line waters on this one.
• </c><02:43:31.520><c> Um,</c><02:43:31.760><c> I</c> the new Cheyenne storm water fees.
• Um, I the new Cheyenne storm water fees.
• DEEQ and protecting our water, whether DEEQ and protecting our water, whether it's<02:50:55.920><c> the

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c> Thank you, Senator Waters. Thanks, Mr. Thank you, Senator Waters. Thanks, Mr.
• </c> out back and say, you know, that Waters out back and say, you know, that Waters tree tree tree farm
• Senator Waters and the question.
• Um, I I just Waters and the question.
• </c> Thanks for your testimony Senator Waters Thanks for your testimony Senator Waters with<02:28:20.240

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• ><c> sewer,</c><00:42:11.000><c> and</c> helps repair failing water, sewer, and helps repair failing
• water, sewer, and utility<00:42:11.560><c> systems</c><00:42:12.480><c> that,</c><00:42:12.960><c> if
• We pay property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgages, and some are now paying for water and garbage
• and garbage, which was previously water and garbage, which was previously included<00:46:00.360><c>
• , those kinds of roads, sewer, water, those kinds of things.<00:53:23.520><c> It's</c><00:53:24.000><

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The conference committee on the housing omnibus bill began with member introductions and a staff walk-through comparing House and Senate provisions. House Research staff reviewed major policy differences affecting Minnesota Housing Finance Agency operations, including limits on how much the agency may retain from state appropriations for administrative costs, new reporting requirements, restrictions on transfers between appropriated accounts, and House-only language requiring annual expenditure of investment income from state appropriations. Senate provisions were also summarized, including tighter rules on when appropriations may be placed into Housing Development Fund bookkeeping accounts, updated operating-cost reporting, and Senate-only changes to how investment earnings may be used. Staff also described shared and differing provisions on program-money transfers, a lived-experience earnings exemption, and a long list of Senate-only policy changes, including manufactured home park tenant protections, low-income housing tax credit and bond-related changes, a task force on housing taxes and fees, and repealers affecting Housing Development Fund authority and certain older programs. Fiscal staff then reviewed the budget impacts. The House side included one-time appropriations for workforce housing development, family homeless prevention and assistance, a Minnesota Nice Home Share pilot, and homebuyer education, along with debt service for $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds and transfers/cancellations that produced a net zero general fund impact across the budget window. The Senate side noted a fiscal note for the housing taxes and fees task force and a smaller housing infrastructure bond authorization, with corresponding debt service costs and a total Senate budget-window impact of about $1 million in general fund debt service. After the staff presentations, the committee moved to public testimony. Commissioner Jennifer Ho of Minnesota Housing said the bill’s housing infrastructure bonds and continued support for family homeless prevention were important, and she supported the lived-experience earnings exemption, while noting concerns about the interest-earnings provisions. Testifiers from Greater Minnesota groups praised the workforce housing investments and Senate updates to the state housing tax credit and infrastructure grant program, though they suggested changes to the geographic distribution language. HOME Line urged funding for statewide tenant hotline services, citing rising demand and asking for $1 million if additional money becomes available. The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers supported the bill’s investments and emphasized the need to pair housing development with supportive services. Housing First Minnesota praised housing infrastructure bonds and other investments but criticized the omission of the Minnesota Starter Homes Act. The Minnesota Multi Housing Association began testimony opposing certain rent-control-related provisions in the House bill. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Salt water corrodes copper very quickly, which means the replacement of the lines will be costly and
• Salt water corrodes copper very quickly, which means the replacement of the lines will be costly and
• Very expensive problem for those areas that are in low-lying water that get floods like my district.
• bodies and drinking water. >> A clarification.
• water.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions, including students from Brooklyn and St. John’s University, followed by adoption of the resolution calendar with exceptions for two items. The chamber then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing Black Maternal Health Week, Workplace Violence Prevention Month, the one-year anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic, New York Constitution Day, and the Month of the Military Child. Senators speaking on the maternal health resolution emphasized racial disparities in maternal mortality and the need for culturally competent care; the workplace violence resolution highlighted hospital safety programs; the Jet Set resolution was adopted in memory of the victims; and the Constitution Day speech reviewed New York’s delayed but eventual support for independence in 1776. The military child resolution stressed the sacrifices of military families and support for children of service members. All of these resolutions were adopted, and the resolutions were opened to co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved through the third reading calendar, passing several bills and laying others aside. Measures passed included bills on public health, environmental conservation, executive law, public authorities, and consumer protection. One notable debate involved a bill to require transparency from private arbitration organizations handling consumer cases; supporters argued it would provide basic public data and guard against conflicts of interest, while opponents said it would burden a useful dispute-resolution process and intrude on privacy. The bill passed after debate. Another debated bill would phase out number 4 heating oil statewide; supporters said cleaner alternatives exist and the fuel is harmful to public health, while opponents raised cost and transition concerns, especially for colder regions. That bill also passed. The chamber also considered a bill to create a rebate program for battery-powered landscaping equipment, funded through utility-related mechanisms administered by NYSERDA. Supporters said it would reduce air and noise pollution and help companies transition, while opponents argued ratepayers should not subsidize landscaping equipment. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. Finally, the Senate began discussion of a housing-related bill aimed at preserving manufactured home parks by enabling nonprofits or municipalities to acquire development rights and keep the land dedicated to that use, with the sponsor explaining that the goal is to protect affordable housing and help residents remain in their homes.

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• The member said they were concerned that if the county does not provide drainage when the water hits
• The response was that the private property owner is responsible for diverting water off their private
• :47:34.040><c> for</c><00:47:34.280><c> redirecting</c><00:47:35.079><c> this</c><00:47:35.359><c> water
• </c> responsible for redirecting this water responsible for redirecting this water over<00:47:36.559>
• They're all removing invasive species, putting in water systems.

Committee: House Water & Land

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Water and Land met on February 13, 2025, and heard testimony on a series of housing, land, and resource bills. Early bills included HB 743 on fiscal sustainability, HB 1318 on affordable housing, and HB 1409 on the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board. Testimony on the housing measures was largely supportive from agencies and advocacy groups such as the Office of Planning, Hawaii Housing Future, Hawaii Appleseed, Catholic Charities, and the County of Kauai, while the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) raised concerns on HB 1318 about public trust duties for ceded lands. On HB 1409, members questioned whether the bill needed updating in light of a separate bill changing the board structure, and witnesses said the measure did not change funding but only the board’s mission and scope. The committee also heard HB 1410, which would create a supportive housing special fund. Supporters, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Hawaii Appleseed, argued that predictable dedicated funding is needed for supportive housing, social services, and long-term homelessness solutions. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed tax earmarks in general, saying they subvert the constitutional budgeting process. Members asked how the fund would be administered and who could access it; witnesses said HHFDC and the counties would coordinate the process, but DLNR noted the bill did not provide additional administrative capacity and suggested language to address that. Later bills included HB 528 on residential leaseholds, HB 1359 on flood mitigation, HB 1087 on historic preservation reviews, HB 868 on disabilities, and HB 1323 on transfer of non-agricultural park lands. HB 528 drew limited testimony, with a Catholic Charities/Hawaii Public Housing Authority representative offering a general example of leasehold development but saying the bill’s exemptions had not been discussed in detail. HB 1359 prompted discussion of homeowner and county responsibilities for drainage and flood damage, with DLNR saying private owners are responsible for drainage on private property and counties for county roads. HB 1087 was supported by DHHL, which said historic preservation reviews currently take about 165 days and the bill could improve timeliness, while Hawaii Historic Hawaii Foundation opposed it. HB 868 drew support from the Disability Rights Center and DCAB, with testimony focusing on beach access and the need for clearer legal authority. On HB 1323, DLNR opposed the bill, saying it did not reflect Act 90 and that some agricultural parcels should remain under DLNR for conservation, watershed, recreation, or fire protection reasons; DOA, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the measure, arguing that productive agricultural lands should be transferred to agriculture to protect local food production and family ranches.

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• to have a real canoe there, I mean, that can serve other things other than being able to get in the water
• The outer island, they have a more tendency to be by the water and see the canoes, versus more of our
• they have a more tendency to be<00:26:01.840><c> by</c><00:26:01.960><c> the</c><00:26:02.120><c> water
• c> and</c><00:26:02.559><c> see</c><00:26:02.799><c> the</c><00:26:02.919><c> canoes</c> be by the water
• and see the canoes be by the water and see the canoes versus<00:26:04.120><c> more</c><00:26:04.360>

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• The PCS and the bill is a request bill from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
• From the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Well, you'd like to adopt? Yes, sir, Mr. Chairman.

Committee: House Energy

Keywords: 914, all

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• the program participants must meet at least one of the following public purposes related to habitat, water
• applicants to the program, must meet at least one of the following public purposes related to habitat, water

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Number two, it adds water infrastructure among the list of prioritized grants to nonprofit organizations
• number three, the substitute gives priority to municipal utility districts in qualifying counties for water

Committee: House Appropriations

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and took up several measures for final committee action. On House Bill 188, the committee adopted a substitute that expanded eligibility for grants to municipal utility districts, added water infrastructure to the list of prioritized grants for several public entities, and gave municipal utility districts priority for water infrastructure grants in qualifying counties under the governor’s grant program. The bill, as substituted, was then reported favorably to the full House by a vote of 17 ayes and 1 nay. The committee also voted to report House Bill 265 favorably, with 16 ayes and 2 nays, and House Joint Resolution 35 favorably, also by 16 ayes and 2 nays. House Joint Resolution 47 was reported favorably by a vote of 17 ayes and 1 nay. Finally, Senate Bill 1901 was reported favorably to the full House unanimously, 19 ayes and 0 nays. No testimony or extended debate was included in the transcript. After completing action on the pending bills and resolutions, the committee adjourned.

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• yeah, you might realize that when you used to do the same thing as I did years ago, it takes a lot of water
• for those dead cut trees that suck it up, even though they're dead So, yes, they take a lot of water

Keywords: 914, all

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• Heat pumps are a highly efficient, zero-pollution option for HVAC systems and water heaters that make
• Heat pumps are a highly efficient, zero-pollution option for HVAC systems and water heaters that make
• Replacing a fossil fuel HVAC or water pump system with a heat pump eliminates harmful pollutants that
• People need hot water in the case of a hot water heater.
• People need hot water in the cases of a hot water heater.

Committee: House Housing and Community Development

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• rail spur, has built a road, put in a rail spur, helped<00:09:39.040><c> expand</c><00:09:39.519><c> water
• and</c><00:09:40.000><c> sewer</c><00:09:40.320><c> with</c><00:09:40.560><c> a</c> helped expand water
• and sewer with a helped expand water and sewer with a project<00:09:41.200><c> because</c><00:09:41.440
• So, we look to put our funding into site improvements, water, sewer, access roads, rail spur improvements
• Put our funding into site improvements, water, sewer, access roads, rail spur improvements, things that

Keywords: The first few minutes of this meeting was missed on the live stream. This upload restores those few minutes, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met with Secretary Jeff Null and General Counsel Matt Wing of the Cabinet for Economic Development for an overview of the cabinet’s main economic development tools, strategy, and compliance practices. Null said the cabinet uses a data-driven approach focused on competitiveness, site readiness, wages, workforce training, and long-term assets such as roads, rail spurs, water, and sewer improvements. He emphasized that the cabinet tries to balance attracting new employers with supporting existing businesses, and said compliance is a core value of the agency. Null walked members through several programs, including the closing fund, Kentucky Business Incentive (KBI), Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training support, and the KIA sales-tax refund tool for construction materials and equipment. He said the closing fund has received $80 million over two years for projects generally involving at least $10 million in investment, though some flexibility exists. He also explained that Bluegrass State Skills funding is typically about $2,000 to $3,000 per job and can be used flexibly for training, including sending Kentucky workers to be trained elsewhere or paying trainers to come to Kentucky. He described KBI as a pay-as-you-go, incremental tax credit tied to actual jobs and investment, and said the legislature’s tiered refundable credit structure allows more targeted use of incentives in heritage and non-heritage counties. A substantial portion of the presentation focused on compliance and monitoring. Null said incentive agreements are written with commercial terms and spell out jobs, investment, wages, and training commitments. The cabinet requires regular reporting, invoices, and sampling, and can use clawbacks or suspend benefits if companies fail to meet obligations or lose required environmental permits. He said the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority reviews incentive applications in public meetings and often requires company representatives to answer questions before preliminary approval is granted. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• Uh, on line 131 on page three is a start of the clean water fund.
• of</c><00:04:15.200><c> the</c><00:04:15.680><c> uh</c><00:04:15.840><c> clean</c><00:04:16.079><c> water
• </c> three is a start of the uh clean water three is a start of the uh clean water fund.<00:04:17.199
• well, all groups, but the Lassard Sams, the outdoor heritage, the parks and trails, and the clean water
• I'm very thankful for the outdoor heritage fund, the parks and trails folks, and the clean water folks

Keywords: 1183, house