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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Political subdivision on the state shall not request the drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, dam
- so Section 2 in the amended bill as it passed out of the House strikes Section 2 altogether in the water
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- say, storm shutter and glass resiliency requirements that are already there, but now on roofs and water
- damage and... ...resiliency requirements that are already there, but now on roofs and water damage and
Committee:
Senate Banks
Summary:
The Senate Banking Committee met for its first meeting of the session, with Chair James Sanders Jr. and Ranking Member George Borrello opening the hearing and noting a collaborative approach to committee work. The committee first considered and advanced several bills: S.114, which would prohibit state-chartered banks from investing in or financing private prisons; S.2040, which would require money transmitters to provide a consumer warning; S.5473, which would require disclosures in advertisements involving virtual tokens; and S.8406, Sanders’ bill to amend the community bank deposit program. Each bill was moved and approved by committee, with S.8406 passing unanimously.
The committee then heard from Caitlin Azar, Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), who outlined her background and DFS priorities. She emphasized affordability, consumer protection, stability, and innovation, and discussed DFS-led initiatives in the governor’s budget, including Banking Development Districts, non-bank mortgage CRA regulations, CDFI investment guidance, and consumer restitution. She also said DFS plans to issue buy-now-pay-later regulations in February, expand student lending protections and borrower education, and continue work on insurance affordability, including auto and homeowners insurance reforms, anti-fraud efforts, and discounts tied to telematics, dash cameras, and safe-driving courses.
Members questioned Azar about the balance between regulation and access, especially in crypto, buy-now-pay-later, and insurance markets. She said DFS aims to preserve competition while preventing discriminatory or excessive practices, and described existing oversight of virtual currency, including coordination with federal regulators. Another member asked about AI in auto insurance underwriting and pricing; Azar said DFS requires transparency, bias review, governance controls, and consumer recourse, and that credit scores cannot be used to deny or increase rates. The chair also raised concerns about foreclosure in Southeast Queens, improving BDD paperwork and data collection, and increasing the number of state-chartered credit unions. Azar said DFS is working on process improvements, community input, and maintaining open communication with the committee, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken during the DFS hearing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 15th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Stokesbary, Stonier, Stearns, Taylor, Trudeau, Tharinger, Thomas, Timmons, Valdez, Volz, Walen, Walsh, Waters
- Beldez, Wolls, Walen, Walsh, Waters, Wylie, Ybarra, Zahn. Madam Speaker. Mr.
Keywords:
HB1175, small business, residential zoning, land use, zoning reform, neighborhood store, neighborhood cafe, convenience store, minimarket, corner store, mixed-use, local government, city zoning, town zoning, code city, parking regulations, hours of operation, alcohol service, food requirement, commercial use in residential areas
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Mar 31st, 2025
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 8, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He believed that preserving our waters and preserving our culture went hand in hand.
- It remains in generations of fishermen he inspired, and it remains in the waters he worked so hard to
- remains in the waters he worked so<00:19:18.080><c> hard</c><00:19:18.400><c> to</c><00:19:18.640><c
- These vessels violate sovereign waters, These vessels violate sovereign waters, undermine<05:18:16.160
- </c> in water shared by alligators. in water shared by alligators.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- This would include the cost of water testing, informative programs for residents who impact rivers.
- This would include the cost of water testing, informative programs for residents who impact rivers.
- </c><01:28:53.199><c> But</c> promote water quality of our rivers.
- But promote water quality of our rivers.
- So I I think for drinking water sources.
Summary:
The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of bills that had been considered during the budget process, with many being recommended for inexpedient to legislate because their funding or policy language had already been handled in House Bill 2. Early actions were largely unanimous. House Bill 54, allowing alternate treatment centers to operate for profit, was recommended ought to pass and was approved 25-0, then placed on the consent calendar because it carried no appropriation. House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation, was recommended inexpedient to legislate because its funding had been replaced in HB 2; Representative Rum opposed the motion and argued the grant funding helps local taxpayers and housing development, but the committee adopted ITL 14-11, with a minority report to follow. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also unanimously recommended ITL because the budget had already made related reforms.
The committee then took up House Bill 164, and adopted Amendment 225-2979H, which appropriates $150,000 in FY 2027 to the Secretary of State’s Division of Archives and Records Management for a local government records manager position. The amended bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended and approved 25-0. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would restore a state contribution to retirement costs for local employers and provide property tax relief, while opponents argued the earlier change was largely offset by employee contribution increases and other retirement-system adjustments. The committee ultimately adopted ITL 14-11, and a minority report was requested.
The committee also acted on House Bill 215, a landfill-related bill. Members explained that most of its language had been included in HB 2 but was removed in conference, so the bill was retained and amended to apply more narrowly to new landfills. Amendment 2025-2970H was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended by a 25-0 vote. House Bill 216, which would change retirement eligibility rules for certain workers injured on the job, was recommended inexpedient to legislate after its sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain to support. Finally, House Bill 219 received Amendment 2025-2988H to change its effective date to July 1, 2027, and discussion began on the bill’s broader purpose of returning about $5.7 million annually from RPS funds to ratepayers.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 1st, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- I was thirsty, and there was no water in San Diego, and the air was polluted in floral farms.
- Some of the problems of East Texas are that they have a lot of water rights issues.
- East Texas and take their water.
- Talking about piping water all over Texas, how much money is that going to cost?
- Their heads, clean water, security, and hope for tomorrow.
Bills:
HB4
Committee:
House Congressional Redistricting, Select
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/24/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator<01:25:20.120><c> Waters.</c> Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
- Senator Waters. Yeah, thanks, Mr. Chair.
- Senator Waters. Yeah, thanks, Mr. Chair.
- Senator<01:34:07.920><c> Waters.
- </c> Senator Waters. Yeah, thanks, Mr. Chair. Senator Waters. Yeah, thanks, Mr. Chair.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 35 (2-26-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Waters program for distressed water districts, for emergency needs as well as long-term infrastructure
- Specific regional infrastructure projects, water, wastewater, all kinds of infrastructure as we've done
- agency bonds and 26 primarily million in agency bonds and 26 primarily supporting<00:30:41.840><c> water
- </c><00:30:42.399><c> and</c><00:30:42.720><c> wastewater</c> supporting water and wastewater supporting
- </c><00:32:35.120><c> quality</c><00:32:36.000><c> and</c><00:32:36.240><c> natural</c> to protect water
Summary:
The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into committee and floor reports. Several measures received favorable committee reports and were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar, including Current Resolution 9, Senate Joint Resolution 23, House Bill 145, House Bill 567, and House Bill 506 with House Committee Substitute 1. The chamber also noted that House Bills 500 and 504 had already received two readings and were sent to the Rules Committee before House Bill 500 was brought up for final consideration.
Most of the discussion focused on House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill. Members described it as a “good first draft” and emphasized a budget process they said was more transparent than in prior years. The bill was presented as a restrained two-year operating budget with spending growth kept at a little under 2% annually, while setting aside about 2% of projected revenues, or roughly $614 million, in the Budget Reserve Trust Fund for future needs. The budget also used base reductions in some areas while exempting others such as Medicaid benefits, SEEK, corrections, behavioral health, and veterans programs.
Subcommittee chairs then outlined major spending areas. Education provisions included a 2% annual increase in base SEEK funding, transportation funding held flat, equalization for recallable nickel funding, continued retirement contributions, and major support for postsecondary access, dual credit, asset preservation, and workforce training. Health and family services provisions held Medicaid steady while adding waiver slots, behavioral health and substance use support, public health investments, and funding for rural health and laboratory capacity. Other sections covered personnel and pensions, veterans services, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, tourism, and environmental projects.
The only recorded action on the floor was adoption of House Committee Substitute 1 to House Bill 500, followed by a motion for final passage of the bill as amended. The transcript ends as discussion on final passage begins, before any final vote is shown.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Your spirit, hovering over those dark waters, emboldened those four chaplains to pray, to sing hymns,
- Your spirit, hovering over those dark waters, emboldened those four chaplains to pray, to sing hymns,
- to my constituents in Monroe and water to my constituents in Monroe and<04:37:18.879><c> Allen</c><04
- The workers, along with our water utilities, law enforcement, and volunteer fire departments, deserve
- , and open spaces for all to enjoy water, and open spaces for all to enjoy health<05:07:00.160><c> and
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Waters Evans of Charlotte. Wells of Brownington. White of Waitsfield. Whitehill. Winter of Ludlow.
- Waters of Evansville Charlotte. Wells of Brownington. White of Westfield. White of Bethel.
- parcel, nor shall the conditions conflict with the acceptable management practices for maintaining water
- </c><02:00:24.640><c> quality</c><02:00:25.200><c> on</c><02:00:25.360><c> logging</c> maintaining water
- quality on logging maintaining water quality on logging jobs<02:00:26.240><c> in</c><02:00:26.360><c
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 18, March 3, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Health Land Transfers; House Bill 78, Forest Health Grant Program; House Bill 87, Omnibus Water
- :25:28.320><c> Omnibus</c> Program, and House Bill 87, Omnibus Program, and House Bill 87, Omnibus Water
- </c><00:25:29.919><c> The</c><00:25:30.159><c> assistant</c><00:25:30.480><c> chief</c> Water Bill Planning
- The assistant chief Water Bill Planning.
- Bill 87, Omnibus Water Bill Planning, Bill 87, Omnibus Water Bill Planning, have<00:28:43.200><c> passed
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- You can feel confident not getting sick by drinking tap water at your house or getting a foodborne illness
- government entities that charge a fee for permit review, including specifically public utilities, water
- For the record, I'm Devin Gomboski here today on behalf of the Washington Association of Sewer and Water
- For the record, I'm Devin Gomboski here today on behalf of the Washington Association of Sewer and Water
- Water and sewer districts are separate government entities with distinct statutory responsibilities to
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, HB 2714, caseload forecasting, food assistance, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, state food assistance, budget forecasting, caseload forecast council, caseload forecast supervisor, Washington State
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force (6-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- , last week, Representative Hart filed a bill around that we actually need to remove fluoride from water
- </c><00:34:51.200><c> rather</c><00:34:51.520><c> than</c> remove fluoride from water rather than remove
- fluoride from water rather than ingesting<00:34:52.399><c> it.
- </c><00:35:20.079><c> from</c><00:35:20.320><c> the</c><00:35:20.560><c> main</c><00:35:20.800><c> water
- </c> removed uh from the main water source. removed uh from the main water source.
Summary:
The Make America Healthy Again task force held its first meeting to set interim priorities rather than take formal action. Co-chairs and members said the group’s goal is to identify practical policy ideas to improve Kentucky’s poor health outcomes, with an emphasis on prevention, and to gather input from members and outside stakeholders. Roll was called, several members were present, and the co-chairs noted the meeting would be limited in length and would not include a lunch break.
Members identified a wide range of possible focus areas, including childhood and adult obesity, nutrition in schools, food deserts, agriculture and support for local farms, health responsibility, physical activity, mental health, and provider education on nutrition. Several speakers stressed that Kentucky’s health care costs are rising unsustainably and that prevention is cheaper than treatment. Others emphasized that the task force should work with agencies, hospitals, universities, and experts, and should narrow its work to a few actionable areas rather than “chase every rabbit.”
There was also discussion of food as medicine, improving the quality of food in schools and hospitals, and making healthier choices more accessible and affordable. Members referenced conversations already underway with industries, the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and agricultural leaders. No votes or formal motions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; the main action was the exchange of priorities and direction for future task force work.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Afternoon Subcommittee Work Session (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, even insurance company understands that part, that for this service of a glass of water, which
- 00:18:42.200><c> of</c> unrealistic that hey if if a glass of unrealistic that hey if if a glass of water
- 18:43.919><c> I'll</c><00:18:44.120><c> say</c><00:18:44.440><c> okay</c><00:18:44.679><c> I'll</c> water
- cost a dollar I'll say okay I'll water cost a dollar I'll say okay I'll dictate<00:18:45.200><c> I'll
- 32.679><c> of</c> part that for this service of a glass of part that for this service of a glass of water
Summary:
The subcommittee discussed three ambulance reimbursement bills and tried to distinguish their approaches. House Bill 185 would require insurers to pay the full amount billed by an ambulance provider when there is no contract rate, with no balance billing to the patient; the Insurance Department clarified that emergency ambulance services are already covered under the benchmark plan, so the bill’s reference to policies without ambulance coverage is effectively meaningless. House Bill 725 would set reimbursement at 325% of the Medicare rate for non-contract ambulance services and prohibit balance billing. House Bill 316 was described as addressing the broader problem that Medicare/Medicaid rates are low and that current balance billing shifts costs to patients or municipalities; its sponsor said the bill would require insurers to pay a rate that gives providers a fighting chance to remain in business, and he viewed 325% of Medicare as the most logical option.
Members debated whether insurers should pay the billed amount, a negotiated in-network rate, or a regulated percentage of Medicare. Some argued that out-of-network ambulance providers are underpaid and that in-network rates are often too low to sustain service, especially for emergency providers who cannot steer patients. Others said ambulance companies should not be able to bill whatever they want and questioned the fairness of charging insured patients or insurers more than the service is worth. There was also discussion of whether rate schedules should be reviewed by an oversight body and whether different costs in rural areas justify different reimbursement levels.
A recurring issue was balance billing and who ultimately bears the shortfall. Several members said balance billing harms patients and often does not get paid, leaving cities and towns or property taxpayers to cover the difference for municipal ambulance services. Others argued that shifting the cost to insurance premiums would spread the burden more fairly, though it could raise premiums by a few dollars per person per month. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt; the discussion focused on clarifying the bills and weighing their policy tradeoffs.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and heating water systems.
- This plant provides hot and cold water and feeds HVAC services. for roughly 85% of the occupied space
- I think somebody said, you know, in 1800... ...or whatever, they were talking about water, education,
- Fast forward to 2025, we're talking about water, education, and roads. So not much changed, right?
- Isn't that part of the water? Yes, well, a part of it. So water is actually used for tier two.
Committee:
Senate Finance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Health Effects of Xylazine Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- the case, and we need to continue to understand this, we can change a pH, much the way that you can water
- down a coffee with water or other substances.
- You have water and access to soap. You have protection from the elements.
Summary:
The Special Commission on Xylazine convened its second meeting, approved the minutes from its June 23 meeting, and reviewed its timeline and working groups. The co-chairs said the commission’s final report is due to the House and Senate clerks by March 30, 2026, and outlined three working groups focused on regulation/oversight of xylazine, treatment and outreach for exposed patients, and education/training for first responders, clinicians, treatment providers, and people who use substances. Staff will schedule working group meetings, with group presentations planned for December 11, followed by commission meetings in February and March to review and finalize the draft report.
Public comment centered on research and practical responses to xylazine contamination in the drug supply. Dr. Tracy Green of Brandeis reviewed recent studies showing severe xylazine-related wounds and amputations in Philadelphia, withdrawal symptoms, the value of wound identification tools, and the usefulness of drug checking in detecting xylazine even when users did not suspect it was present. She urged expanded low-barrier wound care, more access to medications for opioid use disorder, overdose prevention sites, housing, and trauma-informed care, while cautioning that stricter controls could push the market toward other dangerous alpha-2 substances. Commissioners asked about early wound identification, dilution/cutting strategies, supplier engagement, and how to reduce stigma and improve treatment access.
Tia Johnson of Boston Medical Center and Boston Health Care for the Homeless testified that xylazine contamination still requires naloxone for overdose response, but sedation can last longer and may require low-dose naloxone, oxygen support, and low-threshold monitoring spaces. She emphasized that xylazine-associated wounds can heal with consistent care, but patients often lose access to services when sent to hospitals unnecessarily. Commissioners discussed reimbursement barriers, especially in MassHealth and behavioral health settings, and the need for wound care to be available within detox and treatment programs rather than requiring transfers. The meeting ended with agreement to continue working group planning and adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- tools that allows the agency to move expeditiously and cost-effectively, much like you’ve approved for water
- We’re also at the Association of California Water Agencies in support.
- Amber Rosso at the Association of California Water Agencies in support. Thank you.
Summary:
The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of local government, housing, transportation, and public safety bills. Early items included SB 762, which would give certain local governments a voter-approved path to seek additional local sales tax authority to address fiscal pressures; SB 1400, which would modernize Alameda Health System governance and give Alameda County more flexibility and oversight; and SB 1408, which would authorize Contra Costa County to place a renewal of its transportation sales tax on the ballot. Supporters for those bills included local officials, county representatives, labor groups, fire and police organizations, and transit advocates, while no organized opposition was presented on those measures in committee.
The committee also heard SB 1272, which would give homeowners more time to correct certain inherited code violations and allow an affidavit process for buyers who did not know about the violation at purchase. The bill drew support from the California Apartment Association and opposition from code enforcement and county groups, who argued it would reduce local enforcement discretion and create health and safety risks. After questions about disclosure and enforcement, the committee approved SB 1272 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations. SB 1055, dealing with procurement flexibility for Pajaro flood control and levee repairs, also passed as amended and was sent to Appropriations.
Later, the committee approved SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner and create an independent medical examiner system. The author and supporters argued the change was needed for transparency and independence in in-custody death investigations, while opponents raised labor, cost, and governance concerns; some opposition was softened after the author agreed to employee-protection amendments. The committee also passed SB 1172, limiting consultant compensation and adding transparency rules for local tax-sharing agreements, and several housing bills from Senator Grayson: SB 1003 on pro-housing infrastructure financing districts, SB 1014 on early disclosure of infrastructure requirements for housing projects, and SB 1169 on extending tentative vesting map validity. The committee took votes on consent items and later add-ons, with most measures passing on bipartisan or unanimous votes and several being re-referred to Appropriations or Housing and Community Development as appropriate.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- tools that allows the agency to move expeditiously and cost-effectively, much like you've approved for water
- We're also at the Association of California Water Agencies in support.
- Amber Rosso, with the Association of California Water Agencies, in support. Thank you.
Committee:
House Local Government
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- come from an area where children are born with defects due to uranium mining and contamination of water
- House Bill 296, amending sections 116, 1, 1201, 3, 1204, 12, 23, A.R.S., relating to the Water Infrastructure
- House Bill 296, amending sections 116, 1, 1201, 3, 1204, 12, 23, A.R.S., relating to the Water Infrastructure
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and then moved through a lengthy third-reading calendar. Early bills included SB 1135 on workers’ compensation, which passed 49-4, and SB 1127 on family offenses, which failed 5-50 after Rep. Gress said he supported the policy but voted no to allow reconsideration. SB 1133 on nominating procedures passed 32-23 without the emergency clause, and SB 1136 on workers’ compensation passed 54-1. Members then debated several health-related and regulatory measures, including SB 1145 on behavioral health behavior analysis, SB 1165 on health insurance coverage for breast exams, SB 1175 on child welfare, SB 1184 on condominiums and planned communities, SB 1205 on municipal regulations, SB 1210 on private post-secondary education institutions, and SB 1233 on state agencies, with mixed votes and several floor explanations focused on costs, insurance mandates, and public health benefits.
The chamber also considered SB 1243 on court-ordered treatment, where supporters framed it as protecting vulnerable people and opponents warned about guardianship abuse and indefinite confinement; it passed 50-7. SB 1246 on condominium and planned community notices passed unanimously, while SB 1253 on Safe Haven providers passed 57-0. SB 1259 on campaign-related address confidentiality drew extensive debate about candidate safety, threats, and residency rules, and passed 43-14. Additional measures passed included SB 1271 on municipal authority, SB 1286 on veterinarians, SB 1292 on the public safety personnel retirement system, SB 1366 creating a towing and impound advisory committee, SB 1446, SB 1497 on school insurance, SB 1561 and SB 1564 on health care institutions, and several final-read House bills.
On final reading, the House concurred in amendments to several bills and passed HB 2082, HB 296 on WIFA, HB 2557 on patient records, HB 2749 on reclassifying certain felony convictions to misdemeanors under strict conditions, and HB 4001 on nicotine products and youth access. HB 4001 drew the most extended debate, with supporters emphasizing youth protection, stronger penalties for sales to minors, and anti-vaping enforcement, while opponents criticized the bill as regulatory overreach or insufficiently focused on taxation and education. The House also adopted a motion to request the Senate return SB 1456 for reconsideration, heard a memorial resolution honoring James Hong Shee, and received remarks and a proclamation on National Gun Violence Awareness Day before recessing.