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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> cost unfortunately in increased water cost unfortunately in increased water rates.<00:09:01.839>
- </c><00:19:38.400><c> are</c><00:19:38.559><c> the</c> water and waste water, which are the water and
- PFAS or non-water-soluble PFAS.
- on uh water soluble PAS or<00:25:22.400><c> non-water</c><00:25:23.039><c> soluble</c><00:25:23.520>
- </c> such as clean air and clean water. such as clean air and clean water.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, but in the public sector, there's a lot of rules and regulations in place to buy things like pens
- in place to buy of rules and regulations in place to buy things<00:51:30.720><c> like</c><00:51:30.960
- They want us to fund Medicaid, housing, Head Start, access to clean water, and so many critical programs
- ,</c><02:09:40.000><c> and</c> Start, having access to clean water, and Start, having access to clean
- water, and so<02:09:40.400><c> many</c><02:09:40.560><c> critical</c><02:09:41.040><c> programs</c><
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EIG-AEN, EIG-HOU, EIG Public Hearings 03-11-2025
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Brian Gold continued that the cost differential exists because solar water heaters and heat pump water
- Solar water heaters are required to handle substantially all of a home’s water heating load, defined
- as 90 to 10% of the water heating load, whereas heat pump water heaters are not.
- </c> water heaters and heat pump water water heaters and heat pump water heaters<00:14:31.000><c> and
- </c> heating load whereas heat pump water heating load whereas heat pump water heaters<00:14:48.440><
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on several energy- and environment-related measures. HB 242 HD1 on electric vehicle batteries drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office, SERFCO, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation; the Energy Office suggested a broader working group covering all lithium-ion batteries, and members later adopted amendments including a date change and revised timing language. HB 751 HD2 on statewide organic waste reduction and diversion received mixed testimony, with the Department of Health opposing it over concerns about compostable food packaging and incomplete testing data; the committee nonetheless moved the bill forward with amendments removing compostable food packaging from the definition of organic waste and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050.
The committees also considered HB 1020 HD1 on a statewide program to characterize carbon sequestration potential and underground water resources. The Hawaiʻi State Energy Office and Ulupono supported the measure as part of a broader geothermal and energy security effort, while members raised concerns about overlapping roles between agencies and the need for a single coordinated voice. The committee ultimately amended the bill to place DBEDT in charge, with technical changes, and passed it. In a separate portion of the hearing, HB 350 HD2 on energy was heard with support from the State Energy Office, industry, and advocacy groups; opponents argued the existing solar water heater law is working and that variances already allow flexibility. The committee passed HB 350 unamended.
Later, the committee heard HB 977 HD1 on energy financing, HB 1017 HD1 on the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, HB 1051 HD1 on energy efficiency portfolio standards, and HB 1406 HD1 on government procedures. HB 977 received support from the Public Utilities Commission, DCCA, and others and was advanced with technical, non-substantive amendments. HB 1017, which would repeal the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, and HB 1051, which sets energy efficiency benchmarks, were both passed unamended. HB 1406, a task force bill aimed at improving permitting and regulatory processes, was amended to add a Senate representative, include the State Energy Office, make the bill effective on approval, and note prior funding requests in the committee report; it was then adopted. Votes were recorded on each measure, with some members excused and HB 751 drawing one no vote from Senator Rhoads.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (2-25-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- , in the amount of $4,522,000, is for their water main assessment replacement planning and design water
- Waters stands for Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems
- in the amount of $4,522,000 is for their water main assessment replacement planning and design water
- Waters stands for Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems
- 39.880><c> Kentucky</c><00:18:40.280><c> waters</c> emergency fund and so Kentucky waters emergency fund
Summary:
The committee first approved the January minutes and then received several informational reports on school district tax levies, revenue bonds, lease advertisements, and previously rejected lease transactions. Members were told that one rejected lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Hardin County would be canceled and rebid, while a Perry County lease modification for the Energy and Environment Cabinet would proceed. The Kentucky Communications Network Authority also submitted its quarterly capital projects report, and Eastern Kentucky University reported revisions to asset preservation projects.
Janice Thomas, Deputy State Budget Director, presented four capital project action items. These included a Kentucky State University Betty White Building renovation funded by USDA grant money, a Department of Education state schools dormitory and cottage renovation appropriation increase because bids exceeded estimates, a restricted-funds scope increase for the Elizabethtown CTC science building expansion, and a pool project report for the Department of Corrections’ KCIW kitchen drain line repair and replacement. Representative Petrie asked about how often the statutory authority for midstream project increases is used and whether bids are typically competitive; Thomas said the increases are used often when bids come in above estimates and that bids are generally competitive, though construction costs have been difficult to gauge. The committee unanimously approved the first three action items, and the KCIW project was reported with no action required.
H. Sandy Williams of the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority then presented six loans and one emergency grant. The items included loans for Frankfort’s East Frankfort Interceptor wet weather facility project, Sturgis wastewater improvements, Scottsville inflow and infiltration work, Morganfield wastewater treatment plant planning and design, Western Pulaski County Water District transmission improvements, and Springfield water system planning and replacement work, plus an emergency Kentucky Waters grant for Eddyville following a sewer treatment plant failure and local emergency declarations. After no questions, the committee unanimously approved the seven KIA transactions.
Chelsea Couch then presented a Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit issuance for $38.4 million to finance a multifamily rental project in Jefferson County; members asked how the committee participates and were told it was a conduit issuance rather than state debt. The committee approved that item. Finally, the committee heard an informational Turnpike Authority refunding issuance of about $53 million for present value savings, then approved four SFCC debt issues for Henderson, Pulaski, Scott, and Trimble counties to finance school renovations and construction. The meeting ended with notice of the next meeting date and location.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HRE-AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 01-31-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:13.640><c> Resources</c> the University of Havi Water Resources the University of Havi Water
- </c><00:03:19.319><c> Resources</c> representative from uh Water Resources representative from uh Water
- </c> assistant professor with uh U Water assistant professor with uh U Water Resource<00:03:57.400><c
- </c> ongoing relating to waste water ongoing relating to waste water technology systems<00:08:03.400>
- Act, is entering our fresh water or any water source.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1232, which would create a three-year wastewater technology testing pilot program at the University of Hawaiʻi Water Resources Research Center and coordinate testing with state and county agencies. The Department of Health, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and University of Hawaiʻi representatives supported the bill, saying it would help certify new wastewater technologies, lower costs for cesspool conversions, and provide data to the Department of Health. Testifiers said the prior testing effort ended after the departure of Dr. Roger Babcock, and that the new program would use National Sanitation Foundation standards, graduate students, and local wastewater facilities such as Wahiawa. Committee members asked about the $750,000 total cost, the scope of existing research, prior test sites, and whether the program would be tied to individuals or a permanent program. One member raised concerns about the fairness and data basis for sewer conversion decisions in local communities, and the University said it would follow national standards and share results openly.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 686, relating to a short-term management initiative for coconut rhinoceros beetle response and related appropriations. The Department of Agriculture and the University of Hawaiʻi testified in support, while a county representative and other advocates urged broader statewide coverage, including Kauaʻi, and asked that appropriated funds be usable on any island. Testimony emphasized the need for immediate action, outreach, tree-trimmer training, canopy treatments, K-9 inspections, container fumigation, and biocontrol research. A member summarized the bill’s funding components, including amounts for training, residential palm treatments, response teams, inspections, fumigation, and research, and noted the importance of directing money toward on-the-ground response. Committee questions focused on how much funding remained available, how the agencies would coordinate with DOA, whether the department was prepared to manage all the bill’s functions, and how infestations were being communicated to the public.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 657, which would appropriate funds for the University of Hawaiʻi School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology’s Center for Climate Resilient Development. The Department of Land and Natural Resources testified in strong support, and the Department of Health also supported the measure, noting that it relies on the center’s data to inform decisions and recommendations on projects. The discussion on this item was brief in the portion provided, with no vote or final action shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If it sucks water out of the river, that is water.
- If it sucks water out of the river, that is water out of the river that affects the population of Houston
- That's more water than is available, because part of that water is already being used.
- We talked about some of the unused waters, potentially some of the brackish water that we could use,
- Surface water.
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB17 , HB7 , HB7 , HB15 , HB15 , HB27 , HB1 , HB7 , HB15 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB17 , HB27 , HB1 , SB8 , HCR13 , SB2 , SB5 , SB10
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/05/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> significantly improve our Water significantly improve our Water Resources<00:03:02.959><c> it</c
- </c><00:05:08.280><c> quality</c> is a national leader in water quality is a national leader in water
- </c> additional support from the Clean Water additional support from the Clean Water fund<00:10:20.079
- </c><00:12:09.639><c> fund</c> pass about 50% of our clean water fund pass about 50% of our clean water
- </c><00:12:12.959><c> Conservation</c> like Soil and Water Conservation like Soil and Water Conservation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Waters: aye. Representative Waters votes aye. Walsh: nay, without representation.
- Waters? Waters votes aye. Walsh? Representative Walsh votes nay, without recommendation. Chase?
- Waters. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Waters. Representative Waters votes aye. Walsh.
- Waters? Representative Waters votes aye. Walsh? Representative Walsh votes aye.
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
state nickname, evergreen state, identity, cultural heritage, tourism, state cactus, symbolic designation, ecological significance, state symbols, SB 6044, Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Washington state holidays, RCW 1.16.050, state holiday recognition, religious observance, Hindu holiday, Sikh holiday, cultural recognition, paid holiday
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:25:00.080><c> fund</c> water or drinking water revolving fund water or drinking water revolving
- side than drinking water side.
- </c><00:38:37.760><c> revolving</c> water and the drinking water revolving water and the drinking water
- and drinking water.
- water.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Why is the water so darn high?
- </c> ground and just fix water main brakes. ground and just fix water main brakes.
- </c> understanding of 8 inch water man. understanding of 8 inch water man. essentially<00:13:22.000><
- </c><00:14:35.600><c> So</c> concrete is rock, sand and water. So concrete is rock, sand and water.
- Uh, Red Rock Rural Water, Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water.
Committee:
House Capital Investment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> about 7% of the water systems opted out. about 7% of the water systems opted out.
- </c> I35W covered by up to 2 feet of water. I35W covered by up to 2 feet of water.
- That's 73 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water, or 147 acre-feet of water.
- or 147 acre feet swimming pools of water or 147 acre feet of<00:20:37.120><c> water.
- The water is supplied by the St.
Bills:
HF333 , HF2712 , HF1064 , HF1069 , HF1113 , HF2207 , HF204 , HF2867 , HF2924 , HF746 , HF1530 , HF2587 , HF1078
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Natural resources, energy and water. HB 2151, surface water definition.
- HB 2054, water provider. HB 2055, brackish water recovery.
- HB 2094, assured water supply. HB 2095, assured water supply well depth.
- HB 2102, domestic water improvement. HB 2103, water improvements program.
- HB 2102, domestic water improvement. HB 2103, water improvements program.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Water appropriation evaluations for data centers, HF4153 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> increase or not any increase in water increase or not any increase in water usage<00:04:53.920><
- water use needs.
- or river<00:15:27.839><c> water.
- </c><00:15:28.079><c> Body</c><00:15:28.400><c> to</c><00:15:28.520><c> water.</c> river water.
- Body to water. river water. Body to water.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HRE-AEN, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 03-17-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Hawaii water resources research center. Hawaii water resources research center.
- ><c> Resources</c> University of Hawaii Water Resources University of Hawaii Water Resources Research
- Because it still can approve—you want to protect the water. We want to protect the water.
- Because it still can approve—you want to protect the water. We want to protect the water.
- act issue and They just had a free water act issue and dump<00:20:59.919><c> water</c> dump water dump
Summary:
The joint committees heard House Bill 643, House Draft 2, which would create short-term management initiatives and appropriate funds for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Committee discussion focused on biocontrol efforts, including fungus and virus-based treatments, the need for a biosecure facility, and the timeline for testing and range studies. Department of Agriculture officials said initial testing is underway at the University of Hawaii, but full testing requires a higher-biosafety facility that is not yet available on island. Members also discussed funding levels, the possibility of a mobile facility, and whether the work could be accelerated. The committees later voted to pass HB 643 unamended.
The committees also heard House Bill 736, House Draft 1, which would establish a three-year wastewater system and individual wastewater technology testing pilot program at the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center. Supporters said the bill could help certify new, lower-cost decentralized wastewater technologies and reduce the cost of cesspool upgrades while improving water quality. University of Hawaii witnesses explained that the center would test technologies, collect samples, analyze results, and provide reports to the Department of Health for certification. Members raised concerns about whether the program would help communities facing immediate wastewater issues, the length of the testing timeline, and whether technologies like the Genki ball could be included. The committee was told the pilot would likely test one technology at a time over about nine months each, though multiple tests could run in parallel later. The committees voted to pass HB 736 unamended.
After those measures, the joint committee moved to an AEN-only agenda and began hearing STR 111 / SR 92, which declares a public health emergency relating to climate change and calls for statewide coordination on cross-sector solutions. Testimony in support came from the Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others. Supporters said climate change affects public health through heat, wildfire risk, invasive mosquitoes, and other impacts, and argued that the response should involve agriculture, planning, transportation, and emergency management, not just the Department of Health.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> on pages 14 through 50 come out of water on pages 14 through 50 come out of water development<00
- </c> easiest ways to increase the the water. easiest ways to increase the the water.
- </c> operations, the Wyoming Water operations, the Wyoming Water Development<00:39:07.599><c> Office<
- I'm also really water in Wyoming.
- </c> the uh um water conservancy districts. the uh um water conservancy districts.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, responded to that lawsuit by invoking sovereign immunity.
- regulator Ofcom uh where<01:30:58.080><c> the</c><01:30:58.320><c> communications</c><01:30:58.880><
- c> regulator</c><01:30:59.360><c> we</c> where the communications regulator we where the communications
- regulator we sued<01:30:59.760><c> them</c><01:30:59.840><c> for</c><01:31:00.000><c> a</c><01:31:00.159
- the office for communications regulator the office for communications<01:31:17.440><c> by</c><01:31:
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (12-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> including gas, water and sewer. including gas, water and sewer.
- loans for the clean water program water grant allocation requiring action and a line item water grant
- 29:00.480><c> water</c><00:29:00.880><c> grant</c><00:29:01.600><c> allocation</c> water program water
- water main project.
- County Water District. This regional County Water District.
Summary:
The committee first received several information items, including University of Kentucky reports on medical and research equipment purchases, five school districts’ planned bond issues, and a School Facilities Construction Commission list of prior debt issues. Members then heard and approved an appropriation increase for a federally funded University of Kentucky project at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond. The project will construct a terminal building and is tied to EKU’s airport operations and planned flight school; members asked about the public funding, the role of EKU, and possible aviation expansion, and the item was approved by roll call.
The committee next approved a University of Kentucky lease purchase for an 85,000-square-foot facility at 415 West Sun Street in Morehead for $6.4 million. UK said the property, formerly the Rowan County Board of Education site, is directly across from UK St. Clair and will be used for multiple purposes; members questioned the quarterly payment structure and why the county preferred not to receive the full amount upfront, but the item was approved. The committee then heard three appropriation increases in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: a Fish and Wildlife pump project at Ballard Wildlife Management Area and two Lake Barkley State Resort Park repair projects. Finance staff explained the Lake Barkley increases were mainly to cover construction contingencies after bids came in close to available funding, and the committee approved the action items.
Janice Thomas then presented four pool projects requiring no action: HVAC upgrades at the Future Farmers of America Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg, geothermal and HVAC work at the Kentucky School for the Blind, a Brady Hall HVAC project at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and a renovation of Shanti Hall at Kentucky State University for the School of Engineering Technology. Members asked no substantive questions on those items. Finally, Natalie Broner presented a new CHFS lease in Wayne County and a Transportation Cabinet lease modification in Christian County. The Wayne County lease drew the most discussion, with members questioning the rent, the lack of other bids, and whether another county location might be preferable; CHFS said it maintains county-seat offices statewide and that the Wayne County site would replace an existing office. The Christian County item was described as a replacement site for driver licensing services with renovation costs largely absorbed by the lessor. Both lease items were presented for action after the discussion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Agriculture Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This means that if water conditions change, land can be returned to production in future years.
- It allows farmers who are losing water to pause a Williamson Act contract...
- It allows farmers who are losing water to pause a Williamson Act contract, work with local governments
- There is actually a concern with water in a lot of places, but it's not all of the places.
- or even no water.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Agriculture met as a subcommittee and heard several bills, with extensive discussion focused on balancing agricultural land preservation, water scarcity, renewable energy, and farm equity. AB 1156 by Assembly Member Wicks would update the solar use easement program to allow certain Williamson Act lands facing water constraints to be used for solar projects through a suspension rather than cancellation of contracts. Supporters said the bill could help landowners and local governments adapt to falling water supplies and meet clean energy goals, while opponents, including the Farm Bureau, warned it could weaken Williamson Act protections, expand solar development onto prime farmland, and eliminate cancellation fees that help preserve agricultural land. RCRC said its concerns had largely been addressed through amendments and moved from opposition to support once changes are in print, though committee members continued to raise concerns about prime farmland, community benefits, and definitions of commercial viability and water constraints. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass-as-amended motion, with a later roll call recording six votes in favor and one absent member voting aye.
AB 524 by Assembly Member Wilson would create a new state land access program for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, using Proposition 4 funding to provide financial and technical assistance for land acquisition, protection, and long-term leases. Testimony emphasized the lack of secure land tenure for small and underserved farmers, the loss of farmland statewide, and the difficulty of investing in sustainable practices without stable access to land. Committee members strongly supported the measure, with several noting the importance of land access for family farms and equity in agriculture. The bill passed unanimously on an 8-0 vote.
The committee also approved AB 675 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which would codify California’s Farm to School program in statute. Supporters said the program connects students to healthy local food, creates stable markets for farmers, and supports agricultural and nutrition education, while helping direct school meal dollars to California producers. Witnesses from the Center for Ecoliteracy and CAFF described the program’s statewide reach and benefits for small farms and high-need schools. The bill passed on an 8-0 vote. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, approving AB 1322 and AB 1505 on an 8-0 vote.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG-AEN, WLA-AEN, AEN-HHS, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 04-17-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we'll defer our water land vote until we are able to get quorum.
- </c><00:05:47.200><c> land,</c> Um so, we'll recess out of water land, Um so, we'll recess out of water
- </c><00:10:48.760><c> Uh,</c> March for Water Month in Hawaii. Uh, March for Water Month in Hawaii.
- </c> water resources of Maui. water resources of Maui.
- <00:23:06.679><c> benefits</c><00:23:07.200><c> and</c> water-related benefits and water-related benefits
Bills:
HCR206
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
data centers, electric utilities, Hawaii State Energy Office, renewable energy, environmental impact, regulatory safeguards, ratepayers, grid reliability, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committees met on several concurrent resolutions focused on energy, agriculture, water, and food security. Testimony on HCR 206 HD1 concerned the Hawaii State Energy Office and data centers, with comments submitted by the PUC, the Energy Office, and others; the measure was recommended for passage without amendment, though one committee deferred formal action until a later meeting because of quorum issues. HCR 31, recognizing 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists in Hawaii, received strong support from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, which emphasized managed grazing, groundwater infiltration, and food production; it was recommended and adopted as passed unamended. HCR 33, on the Pua Kōloa sewage project, was amended to add UH Hilo as a stakeholder and resource for research, monitoring, and technical assistance, then recommended for passage with amendments.
The committees also heard and advanced a series of resolutions on environmental and land-use issues. HCR 36 establishing a sister-state relationship with Okayama, HCR 19 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 162 creating an arts and data mapping task force, HCR 61 on reforestation investment, HCR 106 endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, and HCR 178 urging a Maui water set-aside were all recommended for passage as is and adopted. HCR 14, authorizing a perpetual non-exclusive easement for drainage purposes, was recommended for passage with technical, non-substantive amendments. HCR 179, addressing the Aha Moku Advisory Committee, was amended to create a working group with legislative, Aha Moku, DLNR, and OHA representation to report back for the 2027 session, and was recommended for passage with amendments.
In the agriculture and environment hearing, HCR 117 on statewide food security drew testimony from a high school student and others stressing Hawaii’s vulnerability to supply disruptions and the need for local food resilience; it was passed as is. HCR 103, supporting expanded tree canopy and shade trees to reduce urban heat islands, also passed as is after a member noted storm damage concerns and suggested careful plant selection. HCR 180, urging the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to explore co-locating renewable energy projects with agricultural reservoirs and irrigation infrastructure, received strong support from Molokai Clean Energy Hui and others describing the Kalaupapa Reservoir floating solar project and its community planning process; it was passed as is. HCR 144 HD2, calling for a comprehensive statewide food security strategy, was also recommended and adopted without amendment.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:04:41.480><c> Fund</c> changes being made to Clean Water Fund changes being made to Clean Water
- </c> that water? Is it is it for the farmer? that water? Is it is it for the farmer?
- </c><00:42:26.520><c> And</c> you store the water? Who's affected? And you store the water?
- Good, appropriately named, has no water, so they don't have any water politics.
- Um, but the water, you know, the water politics is real.
Bills:
HF3879
Committee:
House Legacy Finance