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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- States Marine.
- And I didn't know there's such things, beautiful Marines. But thank you for your service.
- My son was a Marine. And once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fi, do or die, ma'am." "Yeah, yeah.
- And if I may, I had a poppy pin, a small point of privilege as a Marine Corps veteran.
- It should not depend on how much resources or how well one understands the system.
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- our Rocky reefs and marine ecosystems, as you know, are critical to maintaining our state's biodiversity
- These chemicals have harmed corals and other marine life by disrupting photosynthesis, damaging DNA,
- life and fragile reef ecosystems. ...chemicals commonly used in sunscreen are harmful to marine life
- Consumers deserve accurate information, and our marine ecosystems deserve stronger protection.
- We're so proud of the Dream Act, the Dream Resource Centers.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of United States Northern Command and United States Southern Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed ses Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- I look forward to hearing from you about how these resource constraints are affecting South Com.
- President Trump has deployed over 2,000 active-duty soldiers and Marines to supplement the... the 2,500
- Marine Corps and it put him on a path that's been an amazing path.
- If you want somebody great in constituent services, pick a marine with a social work degree.
- Yeah, primary lack of assets, the lack of... resources, ISR capability, yes, sir.
Keywords:
national security, China, Russia, cybersecurity, border security, military deployment, transnational crime, defense modernization, military strategy
Summary:
In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Three - Thursday, April 16
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1972, he entered basic training with the United States Marine Corps.
- In 1972, he entered basic training with the United States Marine Corps.
- He retired from the Marine Corps in 1993 as a lieutenant colonel.
- Now, I trust our Department of Natural Resources.
- I meant Department of Natural Resources.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- You're going to hear a lot today about the harm of microplastics on the marine environment and human
- A lot of counties that have the resources... identified in community statewide and aligns with existing
- A lot of counties that have the resources available participate or put on clothing swaps, repair fairs
- I'm curious, as your samples come in, how many microns are the smallest that you've seen in the marine
- And of course, it can cause entanglement issues for small fish and other small marine life.
Committee:
House Environment & Energy
Keywords:
textile responsibility, recycling, sustainability, environmental impact, consumer protection, waste reduction, environment, retail, bags, pollution, consumer products, plastic, environmental policy, postconsumer waste, microplastics, environmental protection, washing machines, water quality, litter reduction, public health
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- archaeological resources.
- </c><00:23:40.279><c> archaeological</c><00:23:41.279><c> resources</c> protects Marine archaeological
- resources protects Marine archaeological resources and<00:23:42.080><c> if</c><00:23:42.240><c> that
- So that they can proactively look for marine archaeological resources or unexploded ordnance discoveries
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/03/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:43:05.280><c> but</c> Reliant weather dependent resources but Reliant weather dependent resources
- </c> important marine important marine species<02:33:22.680><c> we</c><02:33:22.880><c> do</c><02:33:
- </c><04:22:47.560><c> for</c> Waters and our natural resources for Waters and our natural resources for
- as Marine heat waves threaten<04:34:43.160><c> marine</c><04:34:43.561><c> ecosystems</c><04:34:44.199
- ><c> and</c><04:34:44.400><c> human</c> threaten marine ecosystems and human threaten marine ecosystems
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The third is a sales tax exemption for marine use. And the fourth is a sales and use tax exemption.
- The sales tax exemption for marine use, and the fourth sales and use tax exemption, were enacted by law
- uniform tax treatment of natural gas, and in this case we're comparing it to other marine fuels such
- Comparing it to other marine fuels such as diesel, the tax preference exempts 90% of LNG used outside
- Big banks drain public resources, a significant portion of city and state budgets...
Summary:
The committee first received a JLARC work session on the 2025 tax preference performance reviews, covering nine tax preferences and recommending legislative action on eight. JLARC reviewed natural gas transportation fuel preferences, travel agent and tour operator B&O rates, a property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income housing developers, and several shorter reviews including senior center property tax relief, a disabled veteran adapted housing remittance, trade convention nexus treatment, wholesale sales of fertilizer/pesticides/seed, a hazardous substance tax exemption for pesticides stored for out-of-state shipment, and three energy-related preferences for a silicon smelter. JLARC generally recommended continuing preferences that met stated or inferred objectives, modifying some to improve reporting or performance metrics, and allowing the unused silicon smelter preferences to expire. The Citizen Commission endorsed JLARC’s recommendations, and committee members asked a few clarifying questions, including about trends in travel agent/tour operator beneficiaries and the housing exemption’s performance metric and data issues.
The committee then heard a work session and public hearing on Senate Bill 5754, which would create a Washington State public bank. A presentation from California public banking advocates and the Bank of North Dakota described public banks as government-owned financial institutions intended to keep public funds working locally, support lending for housing, infrastructure, and community development, and partner with community banks and credit unions. Committee questions focused on leverage, liquidity, constitutional issues, and how the model would interact with existing state investment and debt structures. Staff summarized the bill’s structure, including activation conditions, governance, powers, and fiscal impacts, noting the fiscal note was largely indeterminate and startup costs could be significant.
Public testimony on SB 5754 was divided. Supporters included statewide elected officials, county and city officials, labor, educators, community advocates, and residents, who argued the bank could lower borrowing costs, improve access to capital, keep public money in Washington, and help finance infrastructure, housing, and disaster resilience. Opponents included community bankers and county treasurers, who warned about risks to safety and liquidity of public funds, questioned the need for a new institution given existing programs, and argued the proposal lacked a proven track record in Washington. The hearing concluded with no vote taken in the transcript.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG DEFER, AEN-EIG Public Hearings 02-12-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:35.920><c> carbon</c> want to note that marine carbon want to note that marine carbon sequestration
- </c> or the sequestration from marine or the sequestration from marine ecosystems<00:02:49.120><c> is
- Uh, and they were a incredible resource as well. >> DNR. >> So, you want to be in charge of this?
- >> Yeah, with the proper resources and funding, we can definitely take this on.
- </c> were a incredible resource as well. were a incredible resource as well. >> DMR.
Bills:
SB2699
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
fare-free transit, youth transportation, environmental tax, transit equity, public transit, Hawaii, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committee reconvened and first addressed SB 2699 on public transit/free transportation for young people. Members noted that the Committee on Transportation had already deferred the measure, and this committee said it would defer it as well before adjourning that brief reconvened session.
The hearing then moved to SB 2373, which would establish a state goal to strengthen nature-based carbon emissions reduction solutions and authorize the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop methods to quantify carbon reductions from marine ecosystem restoration. The Energy Office said marine carbon sequestration was outside its expertise and asked to be removed from that portion of the bill, while DLNR and OPSD offered comments and said the work fit better with their areas, with DLNR saying it could take it on if properly resourced. Testimony included support from environmental groups, and committee discussion focused on which agency should lead and whether existing methodologies could be used.
Next was SB 21001 on organic waste reduction and diversion. The Department of Health supported the intent but raised implementation concerns. Hawaii Farmers Union strongly supported the bill, arguing it would help build compost supply, improve soil health, and give counties time to develop infrastructure; they cited Vermont as a model and said the bill could extend landfill life and reduce methane. Members asked about the Vermont approach and the need for infrastructure before household-level diversion.
The committee also heard SB 2905, which would increase the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and direct more revenue to the electric vehicle charging system subaccount. The Energy Office, PUC, and Tax Department offered comments; youth and clean transportation advocates strongly supported the bill as a way to expand charging access and meet EV adoption goals. A member questioned whether the proposed increase would outpace the state’s ability to deploy chargers, and PUC staff said the current annual appropriation is about $750,000 and that they could provide more data on an appropriate funding level.
Additional measures were briefly taken up: SB 3231 on condominium maps and county zoning certification in A districts drew support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau; SB 2486 on climate change drew comments from the Energy Office, Climate Commission, and OPSD, who said it duplicated existing climate planning and should include adaptation language; and SB 2376 on the renewable fuels production tax credit drew support from industry and agricultural groups, while the Energy Office and Tax Department raised concerns about the rollover provision and the scale of the credit. No final votes were recorded in the excerpt beyond the earlier deferral of SB 2699.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources will now come to order.
- Tortoise is wild animal diseases and conditions and the keys, National Marine Sanctuary.
- National Marine Sanctuary just in redistricting. You're recognized.
- Thank you. >> Alright, this is nothing in the Florida Keys, National Marine Sanctuary.
- The Marine Sanctuary released its restoration blueprint. Final rule management plan.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- With proper planning and strategies across the state, we ensure all community members have the resources
- However, the California Birth Defects Monitoring Program has limited resources and is only funded to
- My name is Caitlin Birch, marine scientist with Oceana.
- Hello, Scott Webb, director of advocacy with the Resourceful Institute, providing a me-too for Resourceful
- I was asked to convey the strong support of Environmental Action Committee of West Marin, Monterey Bay
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 21, 2025, with 86 bills on the agenda. The committee first approved two consent motions covering a group of bills eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another group of unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent. Several bills were then heard individually, with authors and supporters emphasizing that many had no or minimal state costs and were aimed at climate, health, or regulatory improvements.
Among the bills discussed were AB 39 on local planning for electrification and EV charging infrastructure; AB 1129 allowing local health jurisdictions to opt into reporting birth defects and early-life health conditions; AB 1332 to allow narrow direct shipment of medicinal cannabis to seriously ill patients; AB 1056 phasing out transfer of certain gillnet permits except for a one-time family transfer; AB 408 creating a new Medical Board health and wellness program for physicians; AB 546 requiring health plans to cover portable HEPA air purifiers for vulnerable people during wildfire emergencies; AB 942 revising rooftop solar subsidy rules to reduce costs for non-solar ratepayers; and AB 967 expediting licensure for out-of-state physicians. Supporters generally framed these bills as improving access, equity, public health, or affordability, while opponents on AB 942 and AB 967 raised concerns about implementation, workload, contract issues, and impacts on existing programs.
The committee took action on each bill after testimony and questions. AB 39, AB 1129, AB 1332, AB 1056, AB 408, AB 546, AB 942, and AB 967 were all moved out of committee on roll call votes, with some members voting no or not voting on certain measures. The suspense calendar was then read and deemed approved, and the committee opened general public comment, where speakers voiced support for bills including AB 715, AB 1138, AB 782, AB 98, AB 53, AB 258, AB 330, AB 650, AB 649, AB 1048, and AB 425. The meeting adjourned after public comment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Fourth Marine Aircraft Wings, and the First Marine Expeditionary Brigade.
- </c> deputy commander of Marine Corps Base deputy commander of Marine Corps Base Hawaii.<00:25:01.679
- ><c> Service</c><00:35:32.640><c> Battalion</c> First Marine Division Service Battalion First Marine
- This Marine, Mr.
- This Marine, Mr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The California Air Resources Board has said that reducing short-lived climate pollutants is one of the
- Chris Rosa, on behalf of the Marine Corps League Department of California and the Association of U.S.
- Chair and members, Austin Hayworth, on behalf of the Marine Corps... ...support.
- It doesn't affect a number of basically natural resources.
- That concludes today's Natural Resources Committee hearing. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a series of natural resources and climate-related bills. AB 70 would codify a definition of pyrolysis and allow procurement credit for projects using organic waste to generate pipeline biomethane; supporters said it would help divert organic waste from landfills, reduce methane, and support energy reliability. AB 30 would authorize E15 fuel sales in California, with supporters arguing it could lower consumer fuel costs and emissions, while opponents from boating and marine groups raised concerns about engine damage and the need for clear labeling and continued E10 availability. AB 66 would create a CEQA exemption for emergency evacuation routes in high fire-risk areas; supporters emphasized wildfire evacuation safety, while some members worried the bill lacked sufficient guardrails and environmental review. AB 399 would let the Coastal Commission consider blue carbon sequestration in coastal permitting and authorize blue carbon demonstration projects; environmental groups supported it, while business groups objected to new costs and regulatory uncertainty. AB 491 would codify California’s nature-based solutions climate targets for lands and wetlands, with supporters citing climate and adaptation benefits and the Farm Bureau opposing statutory targets. AB 580 would extend Metropolitan Water District authority related to the Colorado River Aqueduct, and AB 43 would make permanent state authority to protect federally designated wild and scenic rivers if federal protections are weakened. The committee also considered AB 436 to streamline siting and permitting of composting facilities and AB 539 to streamline certain Coastal Act procedures and reporting. Most measures received due-pass recommendations and were reported out on roll calls, with several bills also moving on consent; AB 404 was pulled at the author’s request.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 10th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's the goal of this bill, is to get the attention of over $3 billion of resources we need in
- Marine Corps.
- For his extraordinary bravery under heavy enemy fire while rescuing wounded Marines during a prolonged
- highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps.
- As a former member of the Marine Corps and serving in the Marine Corps Reserves, actually like Charles
Bills:
HB129 , HB130 , HB148 , HB149 , HB221 , HB346 , HB354 , HB355 , HB356 , HB358 , HB360 , HB384 , HB401 , HB657 , HB675 , HB716
Keywords:
HB 129, Act 783, highway designation, memorial highway, Louisiana Highway 173, Louisiana Highway 3194, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Dr. Harry Blake Sr., Virginia Green Evans, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, road signage, honorary naming, commemorative sign, transportation, HB 130, Act 124, Louisiana highway memorial, road naming
Summary:
The House Committee on Transportation met on March 10 and took up a series of highway and bridge naming bills, beginning with House Bill 346, which redesignates a portion of U.S. Highway 171 as the Speaker Joe Salter Memorial Highway. The bill was presented with extensive tributes from the sponsor, former colleagues, and Secretary of State Nancy Landry, all praising Salter’s public service, education background, and character. The committee reported HB 346 favorably without objection.
Members then heard House Bill 221, which names a proposed Mississippi River bridge connecting LA 1 and LA 30 as the President Donald J. Trump Expressway. The sponsor argued the naming would help draw attention and funding to a long-discussed, toll-free bridge project and described possible financing through development districts and federal programs. Some members questioned the political and practical logic of naming a bridge before it is built, while others supported the concept as a way to advance a needed infrastructure project. The committee adopted a roll-call vote and reported HB 221 favorably by 12-2.
The committee also advanced several memorial highway and bridge designations, including HB 356 for the Elwood T. Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge, HB 149 for Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway, HB 148 for the Eugene Washington Memorial Highway, HB 716 naming the Schaumet Ferry Terminal after Michael C. Ginnart Jr., HB 355 naming Highway 10 in Washington Parish as Veterans Park Memorial Highway, HB 675 naming part of U.S. 425 as the Bill Putt Linder Memorial Highway, HB 657 naming portions of LA 182 for Burrick B.J. Lejeune Jr. and Judge Richard T. Dickey Hike Sr., HB 354 renaming the Magnolia Bridge for Caleb Easterling, HB 358 naming a portion of LA 433 for Charles R. Bordelon Sr., and HB 384 naming part of U.S. 11 as the Dan de Blanc American Hero Memorial Highway. Several bills were amended to add or remove the word “Memorial.” The committee reported the measures favorably, with amendments where applicable, and then voluntarily deferred HB 129, HB 130, HB 360, and HB 401 to a later agenda before adjourning.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's the goal of this bill, is to get the attention of over $3 billion of resources we need in
- Marine Corps.
- For his extraordinary bravery under heavy enemy fire while rescuing wounded Marines during a prolonged
- highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps.
- As a former member of the Marine Corps and serving in the Marine Corps Reserves, actually like Charles
Summary:
The House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works met on March 10 and considered a series of highway, bridge, and ferry naming bills, many honoring deceased public servants, veterans, and community leaders. The committee first heard House Bill 346, which redesignates a portion of U.S. Highway 171 as the Speaker Joe Salter Memorial Highway. Members and witnesses from the Secretary of State’s office offered extensive tributes to Salter’s career in education, legislative service, and state government. The bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then took up House Bill 221, which names a proposed Mississippi River bridge crossing connecting LA 1 and LA 30 as the President Donald J. Trump Expressway. Rep. Eccles argued the naming would help draw attention and funding to a long-discussed bridge project and emphasized toll-free, growth-based financing. Some members questioned the political and practical logic, but the bill was reported favorably on a 12-2 vote, with Reps. Murray and Walters voting no. The committee also reported favorably several other memorial naming bills, including HB 356 for the Elward T. Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge, HB 149 for the Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway, HB 148 for the Eugene Washington Memorial Highway, and HB 716 naming the Schaumet Ferry Terminal after Michael C. Ginnart Jr.
Additional measures were amended and reported: HB 355, designating Highway 10 as the Veterans Park Highway, was amended to add “Memorial Highway” and then reported favorably; HB 657, naming portions of LA 182 for Burrick B.J. Lejeune Jr. and Judge Richard T. Dickey Hike Sr., was amended to remove “Memorial” from the designations and reported as amended; HB 675, naming U.S. 425 in Franklin Parish for Assistant Chief Bill Putt Linder, was similarly amended and reported; and HB 384, naming a portion of U.S. 11 as the Dan de Blanc American Hero Highway, was amended to add “Memorial” and reported with amendments. HB 354, renaming the Magnolia Bridge as the Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge, drew emotional testimony from the victim’s parents about his death in a drunk-driving crash and was reported favorably. HB 358, naming a portion of LA 433 for Charles R. Bordelon Sr., was also reported favorably.
At the end of the meeting, the committee voluntarily deferred HB 129, HB 130, HB 360, and HB 401 to a later agenda. The committee then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 26th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tarr: University of Massachusetts Gloucester Marine Station Housing Collaboration.
- Tarr: University of Massachusetts Marine Station and the City of Gloucester coastal erosion work.
- I just spoke to the University of Massachusetts Marine Station in Gloucester relative to housing.
- So we already dedicate significant resources from the surtax in the K-12 system.
- I am honored to serve as the chair of both the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources,
Summary:
The Senate considered and amended House 4769, a major higher education bond bill titled an act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher education transformation (the BRIGHT Act). Members adopted a series of amendments funding deferred maintenance and capital projects at public colleges and universities, including MassBay Community College (HVAC and window replacement), Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Springfield Technical Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Worcester State University, Quinsigamond Community College, Roxbury Community College, UMass Boston, Middlesex Community College, Salem State University, Berkshire Community College, and MCLA. Several amendments were rejected, including proposals related to a sustainable hand hygiene program, board membership, and some other institutional or policy changes, while a number of amendments were held or withdrawn. The bill ultimately advanced through third reading and was passed to be engrossed by a unanimous roll call, with senators emphasizing the need to address deferred maintenance and modernize higher education facilities statewide.
A major floor debate centered on an amendment by Senator Tarr to dedicate $300 million of Fair Share surtax revenue to K-12 education. Supporters argued that many school districts face rising costs, minimum aid, and an outdated Chapter 70 formula, and that the amendment would create a marker for future reform. Opponents said the Commonwealth already dedicates substantial surtax and other funding to K-12 education and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After a roll call, the amendment was rejected. The Senate also rejected several Tarr amendments on fiscal safeguards, equity analysis, bond covenant requirements, and Chapter 62F taxpayer protections, while adopting others related to UMass Gloucester Marine Station housing and coastal erosion work, and to modernizing Massachusetts State College Building Authority bonding and office-location rules.
The chamber also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Bolton Police Chief Luke Hamburger, who was remembered for his service, leadership, and community ties. Before adjournment, senators took brief statements on other issues, including a call for greater awareness of rare diseases and the need for improved access to diagnosis and treatment. The Senate also approved extension orders giving committees additional time to report on pending environmental and municipal bills, and it set its next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Colleagues, I rise today to introduce Brigadier General Nick Brown, the commanding general of Marine
- Corps Installation West and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
- General Brown leads that installation, while also overseeing Marine Corps bases in Yuma, 29 Palms, Miramar
- Throughout his career, he has focused on ensuring that Marines have what they need to accomplish their
- Members, the Budget Subcommittee 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy will be meeting
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several privileges of the floor. Guests and student groups were welcomed, including students from Flore High School’s Law Academy and a fourth-grade class from Holy Spirit School. Senator Blakespear also introduced Brigadier General Nick Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installation West and Camp Pendleton, highlighting his military service and leadership.
On the floor, the Senate took up Governor’s appointments. Andrew Rakestra’s appointment to the Board of Environmental Safety was confirmed on a 28-0 vote, and Indira Cameron Banks’s appointment to the Civil Rights Council was also confirmed, 28-8. Senators then announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings on resources, health and human services, judicial branch funding, and state administration.
The chamber also heard adjourn-in-memory tributes. Senator Archuleta honored Yoshi Nakamura, a World War II veteran, educator, artist, and community activist whose life included service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and decades of teaching in Whittier and at Rio Hondo College. Senator Blakespear honored Dr. Rosemary George Strayley, a Peace Corps pioneer and global advocate for education, women, and girls who worked with international organizations and co-founded Run Women Run. The Senate expressed condolences and recognition for both Californians.
The session concluded with the desk cleared and the Senate announcing its next meeting date, then recessing until later in the day for an adjournment motion.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The third is a sales tax exemption for marine use. And the fourth is a sales and use tax exemption.
- The third is a sales tax exemption for marine use.
- uniform tax treatment of natural gas, and in this case, we're comparing it to other marine fuels such
- uniform tax treatment of natural gas, and in this case, we're comparing it to other marine fuels such
- Comparing it to other marine fuels such as diesel.
Bills:
SB5754
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
public bank, state bank, finance, banking regulations, economic development, state investment, 904, all
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, welcome to the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.
- The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee will come to order. Good morning.
- resources.
- The Committee on Natural Resources and Water will go into recess.
- Welcome, our resources chair in the Assembly. Good to have you.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources and Water
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.
- Jackie O'Brien, with the Resource Coalition, in support.
- Chair, members of the Natural Resources Committee.
- This region needs more resources at the table.
- This is in Public Resources Code 21083.
Summary:
The committee heard a series of bills focused on environmental policy, public infrastructure, housing, and energy. AB 1812, dealing with compostable plastics and compost contamination, drew strong support from farmers, composters, counties, cities, and waste companies, while manufacturers and compostable-product companies opposed it unless amended, arguing it would undermine compostable packaging and SB 54 goals. AB 2216 to expand the Delta Conservancy’s service area also received broad support and no opposition. AB 2481, which would allow leftover glass quality incentive funds to support recycled glass used in fiberglass insulation and other products, was supported by insulation manufacturers, recyclers, and waste advocates and passed with no opposition. AB 2152, streamlining fire station construction and tying CEQA relief to project labor agreement requirements, was supported by firefighters and construction trades but opposed by contractors and wildlife groups over the PLA mandate and environmental review provisions; the committee discussed amendments and sent it forward. AB 1536, the Save Our Shores Act, aimed at offshore oil and gas safety and decommissioning, was supported by coastal and environmental groups and opposed by the petroleum industry, with members debating pipeline safety, drilling risks, and carbon intensity before advancing the bill. AB 1849, a study bill on decarbonized gaseous fuels, split supporters from hydrogen, bioenergy, and propane interests against environmental and justice groups who said it favored biomethane and hydrogen without clear definitions; the author said it was only a study measure, and it moved ahead. AB 1732, which would expand CEQA streamlining for public university and community college housing projects, was backed by students, UC representatives, housing advocates, and labor, with no opposition heard; members raised concerns about environmental impacts and evacuation planning, but the bill was approved. Several measures were taken on consent and others were held open for absent members or quorum issues, with multiple bills receiving due pass recommendations as amended.