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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- One was to streamline or harmonize state and federal regulations.
- But I was a fish biologist for 18 years before taking this position.
- And my official title was Fish Passage Biologist at Cle Elum.
- utility regulation that spans the globe.
- It is the most regulated industry in the United States for safety.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
Keywords:
nuclear energy, energy strategy, advanced technology, sustainability, state policy, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC, Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, tribal consultation, government-to-government consultation, federally recognized tribes, energy facility siting, RCW, clean energy, alternative energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/01/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:31:41.120><c> that</c> there are environmental regulations that there are environmental regulations
- </c> sunset of crossbow hunting and fishing sunset of crossbow hunting and fishing uh uh uh to<00:59:
- It's absolutely this bass fishing bill.
- will typically mean that the fish is wasted.
- </c><01:47:09.239><c> have</c> lead um lead rules and regulations have lead um lead rules and regulations
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> structures,</c> to regulate investment structures, to regulate investment structures, but<01:32:
- annual hunting or fishing license for 365 days.
- </c> or fishing license for 365 days. or fishing license for 365 days.
- </c> Chief of Operations, Department of Fish Chief of Operations, Department of Fish and<01:46:03.480
- </c><01:46:16.720><c> and</c> Division of the Department of Fish and Division of the Department of Fish
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House environment panel considers bill to establish year-round bass fishing season 4/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- We do maintain in certain places special regulations for bass.
- Those are meant more for quality and larger fish as opposed to the numbers of fish.
- Those are meant more for quality and larger fish as opposed to the numbers of fish.
- And, yeah, it's incredible fishing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/07/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> oversight of state action to regulate oversight of state action to regulate environment<00:03:31.120
- </c> modeling done incorporating desired fish modeling done incorporating desired fish and<01:13:22.840
- </c> on Fish and Wildlife administered lands. on Fish and Wildlife administered lands.
- </c> Fish<01:28:16.760><c> and</c><01:28:16.840><c> wildlife</c><01:28:17.200><c> objectives</c> Fish
- Fish and wildlife intentional.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
05/19/2026 - Senate Natural Resources
Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- I explored the hills and hollows, fished the rivers.
- You know, I explored the hills and hollows, fish the rivers.
- Reese to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board.
- So the Game and Fish, I mean, Fish and Wildlife, they determine that it is a kill.
- Fish and Wildlife Service.
Summary:
The Senate Natural Resources Committee met to consider several board nominations, beginning with four nominees to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board. Michael Cravens, Jared Lyman, Nathan Reese (who submitted a written statement and did not attend), and Richard Williams each described their backgrounds in wildlife management, ranching, public lands, or conservation, and emphasized balance, pragmatism, and public service in selecting commission candidates. Members asked about their experience, perspectives on candidate evaluation, and the role of the board. Each nominee was advanced to the full Senate by separate motions, all approved on 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
The committee then heard Darren Rasmussen’s nomination to the Arizona State Land Department Board of Appeals. Rasmussen discussed his long career in property appraisal at the private, county, and state levels, including work with county assessors and valuation training. Senators focused on his ability to bring transparency, statutory compliance, and consistency to state land appraisals and appeals. His nomination was also forwarded to the full Senate on a 7-0 vote with one not voting.
Next, the committee considered the Arizona Livestock Loss Board nominees, Stephen Clark and Randy Dahl. Clark, who chairs the board, explained the board’s process for compensating ranchers for wolf depredation and described the distinction between confirmed losses and “probables.” Senators asked about reimbursement procedures, the range of Mexican gray wolves, and whether wolves had attacked humans in Arizona; Clark said there had been no human attacks in the state and that livestock losses had been compensated. Dahl was unable to attend but submitted a statement citing his farming background and business and engineering experience. Both nominees were confirmed by 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
Finally, the committee heard from Carolyn Radajack and Stephanie Teske for the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. Radajack highlighted her prior service on the board’s investigative committee and her experience with disciplinary rules, while Teske emphasized her background as a sixth-generation rancher, veterinary assistant, and agriculture regulator, with a focus on rural livestock care and access to veterinarians. Senators discussed rural veterinary shortages, telemedicine, and the changing structure of veterinary practice. Both nominees were advanced to the full Senate on 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I explored the hills and hollows, fished the rivers.
- Craven to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board.
- Craven to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board. Mr.
- So the Game and Fish, I mean, they, I mean, Fish and Wildlife, they determine that it is a kill.
- Fish and Wildlife Service.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We have fishing outfitters, both sort of... At film festivals all over.
- We have fishing outfitters, both sort of traditional fishing.
- So it is not just hunting and rafting and fishing.
- Recreational water skiing regulations were last truly amended in 2011.
- It puts regulation on the driver: needs to be 18 with a driver's license.
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- What this bill does is set up a process whereby we do have some regulation.
- We produce clams, oysters, ornamental fish, food fish, shrimp, algae, and restoration species of all
- support the $6 billion recreational fishing industry.
- Eighty to ninety percent of all those bait fish come from the wild.
- For example, my Ph.D. is in fish health. So the foundation is built.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture convened, took roll, and heard Senate Bill 58 by Senator Harrow, which would create regulation for companion animal cremation. Harrow described a case involving mishandled pet remains and said the bill would require written service descriptions, prohibit false or misleading statements, require certification with returned remains, authorize Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rulemaking, and impose civil penalties for violations. With no questions or public opposition, the committee voted the bill favorably.
The committee then heard presentations on robotics in agriculture and aquaculture. Dr. Nathan Boyd of UF/IFAS discussed the rapid growth of agricultural robotics, including AI-driven weed detection, targeted spraying, autonomous tractors, and harvesting technology, emphasizing reduced pesticide use, lower input costs, and labor-saving automation. Dr. Nicole Kirchoff of Live Advantage Bait and Adrian Johnson of the Florida Shellfish Aquaculture Association highlighted aquaculture’s economic and environmental value, Florida’s strong position in the industry, and challenges including hurricane losses, lack of insurance, land-use instability, capital access, and water quality. They urged support for working waterfronts, risk mitigation, and policies to help the sector commercialize and expand.
The committee also heard from dairy producers Kevin Lusher and Jacob Larson. Lusher described his family’s dairy and artisan cheese business, noting reliance on USDA grants, rising costs, labor shortages, and regulatory burdens, and asked for more grant support, marketing for Fresh From Florida products, and permanent funding for Farmers Feeding Florida. Larson discussed the broader dairy market, declining herd sizes due to efficiency gains, high production costs in Florida, and competition from out-of-state processing, suggesting incentives for local processing and supply management. Finally, FDOT Chief Planner Wayway Schen presented on arterial and local road funding programs, including ART, ARTW, SCOP, SCRAP, CIGP, and TRIP, and said rural road needs remain significant, with more than $16 billion in unfunded or partially funded project needs. The committee adjourned after brief discussion and thanks to the presenters.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee
Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Any more questions for Game and Fish?
- Our Game and Fish Commission has walked in. our game of fishing commission has walked in Mr.
- Fish.
- The Arizona Game and Fish Department.
- Our safety regulations are under EPA.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
- With our tribes to protect fish populations.
- come first on the Columbia River and that water is used for fish first and not taken away from the fish
- It ensures that regulators and utilities do have sufficient tools.
- We are regulated by the UTC.
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 2343, which would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to obtain CAFO or individual discharge permit coverage for its game farms, and to treat game farms with at least 5,000 birds as large CAFOs. The prime sponsor and local officials from Centralia said the WDFW pheasant farm has contributed to nitrate contamination in a critical aquifer, affecting drinking water and public health, and argued the state should be held to the same standards as private operators. WDFW testified that it has already voluntarily secured the permit the bill would require and is working with Ecology and local partners. Testimony from county health and residents largely supported the bill, citing elevated nitrate levels and health risks, especially for infants and pregnant people.
The committee then heard House Bill 2301, which expands Washington’s paint stewardship program to cover additional paint-related products, aerosol paints, and certain non-industrial coatings. The sponsor and industry supporters said the existing paint recycling program is working well and should be broadened to keep more materials out of landfills and reduce local hazardous waste costs. Local government witnesses supported the expansion but asked for changes on convenience standards, packaging coverage, and reimbursement for local collection costs. Ecology supported the overall concept but raised implementation concerns, including the need for uniform standards, full reporting, and more time for rulemaking. A wood preservatives industry representative opposed including wood preservatives, saying they are not paint and have different handling requirements.
The committee also took testimony on House Bill 2515, a proposed substitute addressing emerging large energy use facilities, defined mainly as large data centers and virtual currency mining facilities. The bill would require utilities to adopt tariffs or policies to protect other ratepayers, require long-term contracts, demand response or curtailment provisions, reporting on energy and water use, and new clean energy targets for these facilities, while also changing how no-cost allowances under the Climate Commitment Act are allocated and creating an annual fee for the facilities. Supporters, including environmental groups, community action agencies, some utilities, and labor and tribal representatives, said the bill would protect ratepayers, improve transparency, and keep Washington on track for climate goals. Opponents, including data center and business groups, some ports, and several labor organizations, argued the bill is too prescriptive, could raise costs or discourage investment, may affect existing contracts and other large industrial loads, and could reduce construction jobs. No votes or final actions were taken in the transcript.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 27, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, Mike Kelly on Zoom, please proceed. of bottom fish by westpack L bottom fish of bottom fish by
- exempting aquarium fish through this exemption.
- </c><02:16:59.960><c> of</c> for up to 365 days for the regulation of for up to 365 days for the regulation
- </c> laaya Pono native Hawaiian fishing laaya Pono native Hawaiian fishing fishing<02:32:56.439><c> Community
- </c><02:42:44.200><c> it</c> we're trying to manage and regulate it we're trying to manage and regulate
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures. On HB 211 relating to stream maintenance, DLNR supported the intent but requested amendments to clarify that responsibility for removing abandoned property rests with the entity that has jurisdiction or ownership of the stream, and asked for appropriations to help cover cleanup costs. Members discussed existing county authority to clean streams and then seek reimbursement from private owners, and the City and County of Honolulu’s written testimony was noted as arguing the bill conflicts with a federal court stipulation requiring notice and storage of personal property before disposal.
On HB 502 relating to land use, OPSD and the Land Use Commission supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the short timeline and the need for rule changes, with OPSD recommending a more permanent county plan-based district boundary amendment process instead of a temporary one. The Department of Agriculture asked counties to make concurrent revisions to ordinances and rules affecting agricultural land partitioning. Testimony also noted the bill is aimed at legacy agricultural subdivisions and would require Land Use Commission rulemaking.
On HB 510 relating to declaration of water shortage and emergency, DLNR and the Board of Water Supply strongly supported the measure, saying it would give CWRM a more timely tool to respond to emergencies outside designated water management areas and would require rulemaking, permit classifications, and criteria for declaring shortages. In response to opposition concerns from the Land Use Research Foundation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, DLNR said the rulemaking process would allow public input and that permit classifications could help balance agricultural and other water uses. On HB 511 relating to public lands, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported removing the survey requirement before setting aside public lands between state agencies, saying it would speed Act 90 transfers and save time and money, though one testifier cautioned against misuse of agricultural lands. No votes were taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- People fished there, they sold the fish, they used it to feed their families.
- that regulate brownfields.
- Your children won't be able to fish in a good fishing plant, a good fish water, because they're going
- They don't want regulations. something. They don't want regulations.
- plant, a good fish water, good fishing plant, a good fish water, because<01:20:40.880><c> they're</c
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer by Pastor Jeremy Ward and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sophia Woods. A quorum was established with 27 senators present, and the Senate adopted routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The chamber also referred Executive Message 69, appointing Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission, to the Committee on Confirmations.
The Senate received several Judiciary Committee reports. House Bills 41 and 149 and Senate Bills 230, 87, 169, 238, and 233 were reported favorably, with amendments on Senate Bills 87, 169, and 233. Those measures received second reading and were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 31, commending Mackenzie Grace Stigel, and Senate Joint Resolution 32, recognizing the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science for its national ranking; guests from the school were welcomed in the gallery.
The Rules Committee report was then adopted by a 33-0 vote, setting a special order calendar that included Senate Bill 71 on administrative rules, along with several other bills on dredging, county subdivisions, legislative matters, public corruption, rural hospital investment, minority affairs, campaign finance, and natural resources. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 71, the “sound science” bill, which would limit state agencies from adopting environmental rules more stringent than federal law and require science-based standards where federal law is absent. Senator Coleman-Madison offered an amendment to preserve stronger scientific and causal standards, arguing the bill could weaken protections in heavily burdened communities; the amendment failed on a roll call vote of 25 nays to 1 yea. Senators then continued debating the bill’s effect on ADEM’s authority, emergency rulemaking, federal standards, and environmental enforcement in Alabama.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- unacceptable</c> permitted to fish this is unacceptable permitted to fish this is unacceptable passing
- , and it's a lovely time of year to fish in Minnesota if you like fishing through a little hole in the
- , and it's a lovely time of year to fish in Minnesota if you like fishing through a little hole in the
- , and it's a lovely time of year to fish in Minnesota if you like fishing through a little hole in the
- , and it's a lovely time of year to fish in Minnesota if you like fishing through a little hole in the
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- None of them had hunting or fishing licenses.
- I found these people fishing without any fishing licenses. Did they have permission to be there?”
- That landowner... ...found these people fishing without any fishing licenses.
- To fish isn't a crime.
- Michael Gibson said he had fished a long time in Idaho.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/13/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- The fish surveys and the fish studies that are happening at Voyageurs.
- Fish and Wildlife.
- Fish and Wildlife Service.
- it means regulations less regulation it means regulations acknowledging<01:27:40.920><c> and</c><01:
- during fishing opener.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 5th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- industry, fishing season being cut short.
- However, AB 263 seeks to extend emergency water use regulations in my district.
- We have striper and other predatory fish that eat all the fry.
- And to quote one of my friends, fish need water. I think it's that simple.
- You don't allow one group to over pump. pump to put out those fish, fish live in three year increments
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (7-8-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:01:01.840><c> in</c> and add two lakes to the fishing in and add two lakes to the fishing in
- Please call the next regulation.
- Please call the next regulation.
- Please call the next regulation.
- Please call the next regulation.
Summary:
The subcommittee met with a quorum present, approved the minutes without objection, and then reviewed a series of administrative regulations from multiple agencies. Most of the regulations received staff-suggested amendments and were approved without objection, including fish and wildlife rules on fishing limits and deer hunting on local government property, veterinary board changes to responsible party and veterinary manager requirements, election procedures for safe-at-home voters, attorney general regulatory relief rules, emergency gasoline tax pricing, public pensions updates, controller fraud-prevention policies, physical therapy licensure and English proficiency standards, school nutrition and fee-waiver rules, public health conference procedures, and Medicaid waiver regulations.
Several agencies briefly identified themselves and answered procedural questions, but most items drew no substantive opposition. The Board of Veterinary Examiners regulation included an agency amendment that removed a proposed limit on the number of facilities a veterinary manager could oversee. The Department of Education regulations updated fee waiver and meal program procedures, while the Department of Public Health regulation clarified notification and conference-request procedures. The Department of Revenue and Kentucky Public Pensions Authority items were largely technical or conforming changes, including a special-needs trust definition added for consistency with Senate Bill 85.
The most extensive discussion involved the Department for Medicaid Services’ 1915C child waiver regulations. Kentucky Protection and Advocacy testified in opposition to the waiver’s lack of participant-directed services, arguing that consumer-driven services such as respite and community living support are required and especially important in rural areas and for higher-acuity children. Cabinet representatives responded that the waiver is intended to provide wraparound services to keep children in homes and communities, that it has CMS approval, and that the program is limited to 100 slots with about 21 participants already enrolled. Members did not move a deficiency motion, and the chair indicated the regulations would continue through the process. The meeting adjourned after setting the next meeting for Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #6
Transcript Highlights:
- This establishes regulations for conversational AI services and their operators regarding how to inform
- Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2305 revises local regulation of private towing rates and outlines
- The adopted committee amendment clarifies that the regulation on private towing carriers applies only
- So, fish, thank you. Uh, Leader, yeah, um, also unconstitutional.
- Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2162 requires at least one member of the Game and Fish Commission to
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a large number of House bills, mostly on third-read consent or for floor strategy, covering education, health, water, land, energy, housing, taxation, and public safety. Topics included ESA administration funding, AI in schools and legal communications, towing and DUI changes, health facility licensing and nursing records, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction, superintendent pay and benefits, adoption disclosures in college health settings, anti-Semitism provisions, school safety firearms authorization, coerced abortion penalties, domestic violence testimony standards, border health and terrorism-related bills, and multiple water, land, and state trust land measures. Several members flagged concerns about unfunded mandates, local control, constitutional issues, and special legislation, while others supported bills as technical fixes, public safety measures, or ways to expand access and funding.
A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2575, HB 2906, HB 2040, HB 2136, HB 2665, HB 2904, HB 2957, HB 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2830, HB 2307, HB 2425, HB 2426, HB 2427, HB 2497, HB 2751, HB 2780, HB 2804, HB 2926, HB 4030, and HCR 2052, among others. Some bills were noted as unanimous or split votes, and several were described as party-line or having constitutional problems. The caucus also discussed committee amendments on multiple measures, including changes to water, land, health, and AI bills.
The meeting ended with a series of remarks on the late Reverend Jesse Jackson and an “affordability award” presentation to Representatives Lorena Austin and Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- That the agencies are limited to regulating actual bodies of water that have relatively permanent or
- continuous flowing water in them, and that wetlands can be regulated only to the extent that they are
- They can fill the gap of this regulation. But I would ask you all to consider that.
- They can fill the gap in this regulation. But I would ask you all to consider that.
- On behalf of the Fish and Game Commission, thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of House
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment