Transcript Highlights:

• That war was fought with California, and the reason it was fought was water.
• So Arizona has proven that we are willing to go to war to protect the water that is the lifeblood of
• It's an incredibly important bipartisan fund to ensure that we protect our Colorado River water, and
• Arizona will not give up the fight for our water. We will not surrender and we will not be bullied.
• We will continue to fight for our Colorado River water. And with that, I vote aye.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge, approved the prior journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Timothy Beger. Members also introduced several guests and groups in the gallery, including rare disease advocates, community leader Roberto Apodaca Revelez, Lucid Motors representatives, and a pediatrician visiting for Pediatrics Day at the Capitol. Attendance was recorded at 55 present, 0 absent, and 5 excused. In Committee of the Whole, the House considered HB 2022, HB 2122, and HB 2138. HB 2022, dealing with election procedures, was amended to extend the overseas military voter deadline fix and clarify that party observers may be present at all voting locations; it received a do pass recommendation. HB 2122, a technical reciprocity correction for engineers, also received a do pass recommendation. HB 2138, a cleanup bill clarifying that firefighters are covered under workers’ compensation alongside police officers, was amended and recommended do pass. On third reading, the House passed HB 2022 as an emergency measure by 56-0, HB 2046 on probation by 56-0, and HB 2116 appropriating $1 million to the Colorado River Litigation Fund by 56-0. Members speaking on HB 2116 emphasized protecting Arizona’s Colorado River water rights and described the fund as a bipartisan effort. The chamber also heard commemorative remarks recognizing Notre Dame Prep’s hockey championship, proclaiming February 2 as Mexican American Heritage Day, and honoring Mary Green as an early Black pioneer in Arizona. After recess, the House received committee and first-reading reports, announced several temporary committee replacements, and then adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• That war was fought with California, and the reason it was fought was water.
• So Arizona has proven that we are willing to go to war to protect the water that is the lifeblood of
• It's an incredibly important bipartisan fund to ensure that we protect our Colorado River water, and
• Arizona will not give up the fight for our water. We will not surrender and we will not be bullied.
• We will continue to fight for our Colorado River water. And with that, I vote aye.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Irrigated agriculture must be seen as a beneficial use of the state's water resources, both surface water
• the water to the growers is also important.
• Kucho, Chris Azou, Megan Scott, Amy Karboski, Michael Clemens, and then from the Agribusiness and Water
• Water, Jesse Escoto. Welcome to the House. Thank you. Welcome to the House.
• Natural Resources, Energy and Water. HCR 2047, legitimacy.

Summary: The House opened with prayer led by Erica Kirk and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a proclamation sponsored by Representatives Teresa Martinez and Matt Gress recognizing Charlie Kirk on National Freedom Day. Several members then gave personal remarks honoring Kirk’s civic engagement, First Amendment advocacy, and legacy, and the chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day, visiting students from Carl Hayden High School, and guests from Arizona agriculture and local government. The House then moved through Committee of the Whole action on several bills. In the first committee of the whole, HB 2091, HB 2104, and HB 2105 received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2016 and HB 2022 were retained on the calendar. In the second committee of the whole, members debated HB 2008, with supporters saying it would prevent public money from funding politically biased or sectarian library-related institutions and opponents calling it part of a broader effort to censor and defund libraries; the bill received a 33-23 do-pass recommendation. HB 2046, HB 2116, and HB 2132 also received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2142 was retained. On third reading, HB 2148, a bill amending Title 41 to add provisions relating to federal monies, passed the House by a vote of 33-25 with two not voting and was transmitted to the Senate. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, referred several bills to engrossing, announced committee meetings and bill referrals, and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• For data centers, people ask, 'Well, if they're so big, is it a threat to the water?'
• We have some water questions, and we have permitting in this state.
• </c><00:03:47.800><c> We</c> so big, is it a threat to the water?"
• We so big, is it a threat to the water?"
• ><c> and</c><00:03:49.280><c> we</c><00:03:49.360><c> have</c> have some water questions, and we have

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The interview focused on Minnesota’s clean energy policy, energy affordability, and the state’s path toward its 100% clean electricity goal. The senator said Minnesota’s clean energy reputation comes from environmental concern, job creation, and lower long-term costs, noting that wind is now the lowest-cost generation source and that solar costs have fallen sharply. He said rising electricity demand has led to some increased coal use, but argued the state can still meet its 2040 clean energy target through continued renewable buildout, permitting reform, conservation, and demand response. A major topic was data centers. The senator emphasized both concerns and benefits, saying hyperscale data centers can bring substantial construction jobs, property tax revenue, and, under the 2025 law, payments to low-income energy assistance. He cited the Pine Island Google data center as air-cooled, with no water concerns, and said it will pay $5 million annually while funding 1,600 MW of wind, solar, and battery resources at its own expense. He also said Xcel’s filing projected a $1.1 billion ratepayer savings over 10 years, while urging the public to weigh both pros and cons, especially around water use and local tax impacts. The discussion also covered nuclear power and climate costs. The senator said the Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row and expects it to advance, while the moratorium on new nuclear plants remains tied to the Prairie Island Indian Community and unresolved nuclear waste storage. He argued Minnesota likely cannot reach its emissions goals without nuclear in the mix, though he acknowledged current nuclear is not cost-competitive and said future advanced or small modular nuclear could change that. On affordability, he pointed to climate-driven costs such as higher homeowners insurance and storm damage, and described Senate energy omnibus provisions including conservation, plug-in solar, and renewable development account projects such as a Como Zoo clean energy project. No votes were taken in the interview itself, but the senator referenced the recently announced budget deal and said he still needed to negotiate a renewable development account agreement between the House and Senate.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm very much against the massive preemption of taking fluoride out of water when certain communities
• Now we are seeing a similar pattern with calls to end water fluoridation.
• Now we are seeing a similar pattern with calls to end water fluoridation.
• water.
• So using fluoride in the water system may be unnecessary. We're here to hydrate, not Medicaid.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and guest introductions, and then moved to the special order calendar. Early bills passed included measures on the Florida Trust Code (SB 806/HB 1173), school district reporting requirements and educator misconduct reporting (SB 1374), debt collection email communications (SB 232), service of process updates (SB 576/HB 157), public lodging and food service establishments (SB 606), lien waivers and releases (SB 658), Crime Stoppers public records exemptions (SB 710), health care licensure and foreign-country business interests (SB 768, amended), diabetes management in schools (SB 772/HB 597), platting procedures (SB 784), fentanyl testing in hospitals (SB 1346/HB 1195), third-party reservation platforms (SB 940), electronic landlord-tenant notices (SB 1164/HB 615), leaving the scene of a crash restitution (SB 1378/HB 479), background screening for athletic coaches (SB 1546), surrendered infants and infant safety devices (SB 1690/HB 791), and affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (SB 1730, amended). Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on trespass, higher education, transportation services, the UCC, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, Brownfields, false reporting, health care billing, motor vehicles, utility services, and others. Most of the debate centered on a few controversial bills. Senators debated the fentanyl testing bill in support of faster detection and life-saving treatment, and the surrendered infants bill drew opposition over safety, anonymity, and liability concerns, though supporters argued baby boxes provide a monitored safe surrender option. The affordable housing bill received an amendment and broad support as a continuation of the Live Local Act, with changes to zoning, parking, height, and litigation procedures. The day’s most contentious measure was the agriculture/consumer services package (SB 700), where senators argued over the bill’s fluoride-related preemption; opponents criticized the policy and process, while the sponsor emphasized broader agriculture, consumer protection, and FFA-related provisions. That bill passed 27-9. Votes on the other major bills were largely bipartisan and often unanimous or near-unanimous, with several bills passing 35-37 yeas and few or no nays. The Senate also adopted a motion to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. The session concluded with announcements recognizing visitors, including Taiwan representatives, and remarks about a lantern-lighting observance tied to the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Johns Water Management District and the Army Corps of Engineers.
• The water management district in 1999 determined that the joint application was complete.
• The water management district in 1999 determined that the joint application was complete.
• The water quality report from the water management district came out in 2016, 17 years after they stated
• they had water quality issues to look into.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 694, which would compensate the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for the wrongful convictions, incarceration, and death tied to the 1949 case. Senator Bracey Davis described the bill as a final step after prior state apologies, pardons, and exonerations. The committee adopted a $4 million amendment that divided compensation equally among the four families and updated the recipient for Ernest Thomas’s share. Multiple family members and advocates testified in support, emphasizing the decades of trauma and the need for full justice. Senators in debate largely supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 330, which clarifies disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement officers, and correctional officers by refining the definition of heart disease and allowing certain officers who transfer agencies to rely on a prior physical under specified conditions. SB 474 also passed, expanding military leave protections to include public officials and employees who serve in the Coast Guard or Florida State Guard, adjusting pay eligibility for federal service, and updating related retirement and assistance provisions. SB 96, the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program bill, was amended to expand eligibility to veterans with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level and to move funding into the General Appropriations Act; members debated whether the broader eligibility could increase demand, but the bill was reported favorably. The committee also advanced SB 7018 on child welfare, making the Step Into Success pilot program permanent statewide, adjusting visitor/background-check rules for out-of-home placements, and creating a best-practices program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. CS/SB 480 on state IT governance was reported favorably after amendments that strengthened vendor performance metrics and restored state data center security provisions; it creates a new central IT governance structure under the Governor’s office and aims to improve oversight of procurement, spending, and technical debt. SB 1066, addressing partial restoration of the Ocklawaha River and Kirkpatrick Dam, passed after a late-file amendment and extensive testimony from environmental, recreation, and local economic interests. SB 1216, which gives school districts more flexibility in educator compensation, and SB 1120, which increases oversight and reporting for water management district spending, were also reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 1366 on claims against the government, which raises sovereign immunity caps, ties future adjustments to CPI, shortens claim deadlines, and changes attorney-fee provisions. The bill drew support from local government and public-hospital groups as a compromise, but also significant concern from some senators about the impact on self-insured agencies and whether the fee changes would discourage attorneys from taking cases. The discussion remained ongoing, and the bill was still moving forward as the meeting continued.

Transcript Highlights:

• > and</c><00:11:54.440><c> a</c><00:11:54.519><c> lot</c><00:11:54.680><c> of</c><00:11:54.800><c> water
• </c><00:11:55.079><c> in</c> growing season and a lot of water in growing season and a lot of water in
• </c> uh s largest source of pollution water uh s largest source of pollution water pollution<00:28:10.399
• Resources Research member at Water Resources Research Center<00:29:40.320><c> and</c><00:29:40.440><
• and Land chair to essentially undo his amendments that were made in the Water and Land Committee.

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education heard several measures focused on health, environment, and research. HB 970 would allow chiropractic students to participate in clinical practice under direct supervision; the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic offered comments and asked for a delayed implementation date until July 2027 to allow time to adopt rules, while the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the bill. Members also discussed that there are currently no chiropractic schools in the state. The committee then heard HB 1185, which creates a plant-based building materials working group, and HB 1337, which establishes an endemic plant seed bank pilot program. Supporters of HB 1185 said the bill could help create green jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing materials such as bamboo, hempcrete, and bio-cements, with questions raised about in-state processing. For HB 1337, witnesses supported the goal of preserving endemic species but said a large-scale refrigerated storage and seed-production facility would be needed; one witness estimated startup costs of about $6 million for one island and noted existing seed banks are small-scale and not designed for reforestation. HB 1300 would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center multi-ethnic cohort study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and Asians, including environmental and social factors such as proximity to landfills. The Cancer Center, ACS CAN, and labor representatives supported the bill, emphasizing health disparities and concerns about landfill exposure; committee members asked about federal funding, and the Cancer Center said it would pursue NIH, private, and foundation support, with the state share described as $500,000 per year for two years. HB 736 would create a wastewater technology testing pilot program at the Water Resources Research Center; supporters said it could help certify cheaper alternatives to costly cesspool and septic upgrades, and the Department of Health supported the measure. The committee also heard HB 531, which authorizes special license plates for the Cancer Center; supporters said it would raise visibility and funds, and the Cancer Center estimated revenue would likely be under $100,000. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• , while they're getting all the water and wastewater infrastructure set up, there's no revenue coming
• We've got Edgar Fernandez with W3C Water and Sewer Cooperative, waiving in support. ...with W3C Water
• I know I can't pronounce that right, a mockily Water and Sewer District, is waiving in support.
• Edgar Fernandez with W3C Water and Sewer Cooperative, waiving in support.
• Edgar Fernandez with W3C Water and Sewer Cooperative, waiving in support.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, described as a targeted rural access bill, would allow special districts in rural communities and areas of opportunity to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments by invoice rather than reimbursement. An amendment expanding the benefit to independent special districts in those rural areas, including water and wastewater projects, was adopted, and the bill then passed favorably. Support was noted from representatives of water and sewer cooperatives, a water and sewer district, Resiliency Florida, and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee then took up CS for SB 1266 by Senator Kalata on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment creating a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida and participating institutions to provide certification and clearance-related training. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS for SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which would provide compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. Senator Bracey Davis and a supporter testified about the history of the case, prior legislative apologies, pardons, and exonerations, and the need for compensation as a final step. Members spoke in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The range of these projects includes water and wastewater treatment plants, public safety buildings,
• governments, I'm often asked, "What can the state do to relieve cities from state-imposed mandates and regulations
• state-imposed to relieve cities from state-imposed mandates<00:29:25.160><c> and</c><00:29:25.280><c> regulations
• </c> mandates and regulations?" mandates and regulations?"

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Quintero, I was in the back catching your water break, and I heard you say I think that your wife just
• Texas educators are part of a rapidly changing profession. with regulations from the state and federal
• The Supreme Court has upheld the Federal Communications Commission standards for the regulation of content
• While parents should absolutely have the ability to regulate what their children read, it must not be
• I'm so grateful that SB13 uses FCC regulation definitions to strengthen the law.

Bills: SB 13 , SB 27 , SB 57 , HB1325 , HB1655 , HB3312 , HB5526 , SB13 , SB57 , SB207 , HB441 , HB591 , HB5019 , SB27 , SB843

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556

Transcript Highlights:

• So, so much political attention and so many resources are directed at surveilling, regulating, and stigmatizing
• ultra-wealthy we need to be worried about, and it's the ultra-wealthy whose behavior we should be regulating
• federal financial assistance funding in several programs unless authorized by applicable statutes, regulations
• In Los Angeles, we have used this funding to provide both food and potable water to the LA Regional Food
• as the housing first. statutory requirements and forthcoming additions to the California Code of Regulations

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I remember just 3 years ago for the first time we were allowed to bring water to the floor.
• I remember just 3 years ago for the first time we were allowed to bring water to the floor.
• breastfeeding during that time, and I couldn't produce enough milk because I wasn't getting enough water
• Hers, her two were preemies, and mine was sick because we weren't allowed to have water, because this
• </c> happened, being able to to uh have water happened, being able to to uh have water in<00:04:33.440

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Senators discussed and celebrated a rule change allowing infants and young children on the Senate floor, along with related accommodations for parents. Speakers described the change as historic and long overdue, saying it would make the institution more family-friendly and help elected officials balance parenting with legislative duties. Several senators recounted personal experiences with being removed from the floor, breastfeeding challenges caused by the old rules, and the importance of being able to keep working without forcing staff to serve as child care. The discussion emphasized that the change received broad bipartisan support, including from many younger parents, and that the final version also included an amendment allowing staff to bring children if needed. Senators said the rule applies specifically to the Senate floor, not other parts of the Capitol, and argued that staff should not be put in the position of caring for lawmakers’ children. They also noted that the rules are temporary and could be changed again, but expressed confidence the new policy would work and would not be rolled back. The conversation then shifted to the chamber’s schedule. Leaders said the Chavez bill was taken up and placed on general orders for debate the next day, alongside a Senator Port bill and two small bills being moved in both bodies. They said most of the week would be spent working in committees before the deadline, and that the Chavez name repeal could be sent to the governor’s desk well before the cutoff date.

Transcript Highlights:

• Anyway, the Outdoor Heritage Fund was formed in November of 2008 with passage of the Clean Water, Land
• structure on a wetland so you can manage the water.
• Restoring a wetland would be where there's no water there; we're bringing the water back.
• <00:22:51.880><c> we're</c> would be there's no water there we're would be there's no water there we're
• pumps and so there they suck so water pumps and so there they suck so much<00:27:19.000><c> water</c

Bills: HF1250

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: outdoor heritage, land acquisition, wildlife management, conservation easements, environmental restoration, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• As it's identified by the Texas Water Development Board, that is correct.
• Yep, so we're modifying the water code or the water board code to mandate that they have... have sirens
• The Texas Water Development Board will take all those things into consideration as...
• It's wherever the Texas Water Development Board... has determined.
• water conservation.

Bills: HB8 , HB12 , SB 3 , HJR1 , SB 11 , SB 16 , SB 14 , HB 8 , HB 12 , SB 3 , HJR 1 , SB 11 , SB 16 , SB 14

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

Transcript Highlights:

• Johns Water Management District and the Army Corps of Engineers.
• The water management district in 1999 determined that the joint application was complete.
• The water quality report from the water management district came out in 2016, 17 years after they stated
• they had water quality issues to look into.
• Back to Senator Brodeur, on tab 7, we have SB 1120, Water Management Districts.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• My free water bill is in this bill. It is great because water is good and should be free.
• </c> for um assisting me with my free water for um assisting me with my free water bill.<00:20:52.960
• My free water bill is in this bill.
• So, I water is good and should be free.
• </c> free water bill and vote for the bill. free water bill and vote for the bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Water management district's mission is flood control.
• That's when Noah came and started using the mean high water line. But all these beaches were...
• That's when Noah came and started using the mean high water line.
• be comparable to the mean high-water line to 30A or Scenic 98 in Walton County.
• This would be comparable to the mean high-water line to 30A or Scenic 98 in Walton County.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain genetic or medical conditions that can mimic signs of abuse. Senator Sharif and several family members and advocates described cases in which children were removed after injuries were initially misread as abuse, and argued the bill would give parents more opportunity to obtain qualified medical opinions. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language imposing analysis duties on certain medical professionals, then passed the bill favorably after testimony in support from the Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and several affected families. The committee then considered SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 96 on relief for Jacob Rogers, SB 382 on affordable housing rent agreements, SB 4 and SB 6 on claims bills for Patricia Armini and Jose Correa, SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, SB 658 on waiver or release of liens, SB 28 and SB 30 on claims involving South Broward Hospital District and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, SB 24 on relief for Mandy Penny Lemon, SB 72 on campaign funds for child care expenses, and SB 1622 on recreational customary use of beaches. Most of these bills were explained by their sponsors as narrow relief or technical measures, and the committee heard a mix of support and opposition from claimants, local governments, industry groups, and advocacy organizations. Several bills drew substantive debate. On SB 382, members discussed rent stability and whether the bill should better address lease language and future rent increases; the amendment and bill were both reported favorably. On SB 1142, members raised concerns about environmental and drainage impacts and whether releases of conservation easements should be mandatory or discretionary, but the bill still passed favorably. On SB 72, members questioned the scope of allowable campaign child care expenses and the need for stronger guardrails against abuse; the bill nevertheless passed favorably. On SB 1622, testimony sharply divided between supporters of restoring public beach access and opponents defending private property rights; debate continued when the transcript ended, so no final vote on that bill is reflected here.

Transcript Highlights:

• and heroically jumped into the water with full kit.
• He just jumped into the water to save his, his, his, his fallen, uh, teammate.
• And it is from the helicopter that could see above the water, the boarding that was going on.
• In the water It's his last act, um.
• Before he jumps in the water and attempts to Saved the life of his teammate.

Transcript Highlights:

• to water.
• and make recommendations on Water Development Office contracts.
• President, the select water you, Mr. Mr.
• </c> review and make recommendations on water review and make recommendations on water development<01
• Uh hope the select water session.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Seen now are at something of a high-water mark.
• There's no water. There's no food.
• And the West Kern Water District, that pumps the water over to my Los Angeles colleagues that can't afford
• Now that's water for 27 million Californians.
• So we're seeing significant risk on our state water supply.

Committee: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

Keywords: 987, senate, all