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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Many waters cannot quench it. Torrance Many waters cannot quench it.
- ,</c> no electricity, no heat, no water, no electricity, no heat, no water, betraying<02:08:18.800><c
- Waters, each control 20 minutes.
- ><c> to</c> regulator regulators an opportunity to regulator regulators an opportunity to present<04:
- regulations regulations and<08:53:45.120><c> market</c><08:53:45.520><c> factors.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- First, water use and water quality.
- </c> These regulations should be scaled. These regulations should be scaled.
- </c><01:02:43.480><c> Large-scale</c> water use and water quality.
- Large-scale water use and water quality.
- . waters. waters.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:00 am
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Get some water.
- Six-gill sharks, like we heard earlier, are really deep-water sharks.
- We actually don't have any six-gill sharks because they're deep-water sharks.
- Waters? Nay without recommendation. Representative Waters votes nay without recommendation. Walsh?
- Waters? Aye. Representative Waters votes aye. Walsh? Aye. Representative Walsh votes aye. Chase?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:33:59.600><c> applicable</c> and types of regulations applicable and types of regulations applicable
- </c><00:36:26.560><c> quality</c> site that included water quality site that included water quality certification
- We should be—we are not the outlier in regulation.
- </c><01:25:30.960><c> we</c> we are not the outlier in regulation we we are not the outlier in regulation
- </c> looking at is actually going to water looking at is actually going to water versus<01:26:59.320>
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 46 (3-13-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> do all other administrative regulations. do all other administrative regulations.
- In cases involving Water Service Corporation of Kentucky and Kentucky American Water, both companies
- Water systems in particular face rising cost, aging infrastructure, high water loss levels, and shrinking
- In cases involving Water Service Corporation of Kentucky and Kentucky American Water, both companies
- In cases involving Water Service Corporation of Kentucky and Kentucky American Water, both companies
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Mar 26th, 2025
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/17/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Senator Waters, do you have a bill? Senator Waters, do you have a bill?
- because even if the state changes its regulations, the federal regulations would still apply.
- water systems in statute?
- </c> Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
- >> Senator<02:23:13.760><c> Waters.</c> >> Senator Waters. >> Senator Waters.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The primary water source of San Antonio.
- You know, it's similar to water: you throw a small rock into the water, it makes a little ripple; it
- We really need a defined regulation for it. It's just us.
- Uh, we have no zoning regulations in the county.
- Uh, we 669 have no zoning regulations in the county.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 2203, relating to certification of discovery issues in TCEQ contested cases referred to SOAH. The chair noted the House had already passed the companion HB 3249, then moved SB 2203 without amendments. The motion prevailed on a 5-0 vote, and the bill was reported favorably to the full House.
The committee then heard SB 1898, which would prohibit the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam for testing and training, while still allowing it in emergency firefighting. The sponsor described PFAS as “forever chemicals” and said the bill would protect firefighters, water supplies, and public health. Testimony in support came from Environment Texas, which cited contamination concerns and noted other states and federal actions restricting PFAS foams. No one testified against the bill, and after closing testimony the committee left SB 1898 pending.
The remainder of the hearing focused on SB 1758, a Grayson County pilot program aimed at addressing potential conflicts between Global Wafers’ semiconductor wafer facility and a proposed Black Mountain Cement/aggregate operation. Supporters, including Global Wafers, Grayson County officials, and manufacturing groups, argued that vibration from mining or blasting could threaten a major national-security semiconductor investment and that an independent BEG study was needed to set safe parameters. Opponents from Black Mountain Cement and related industry groups argued the bill would improperly interfere with a lawful permitting process, pick winners and losers, and harm Texas’ pro-business climate; they also said they had already revised operations and removed blast mining. The discussion included extensive questioning about geology, vibration, the permitting timeline, and whether the issue was really about mining rather than the air permit. No vote was taken on SB 1758 in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/04/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:21:25.279><c> Quality</c> including flood control Water Quality including flood control Water
- So if a water body falls under the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act, as previously stated, then
- Consent by Senator Waters, seconded by Senator Waters? All in favor of consent?
- Consent by Senator Waters, seconded by Senator Waters? All in favor of consent?
- Consent by Senator Waters, seconded by Senator Waters? All in favor of consent?
CA
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We hardly have water to support North Florida's drinking water today.
- Farmers, under a 2015 rule would be held to a 30% offset of water, and the first water project would
- Reclaimed water, cleaned water, comes out.
- Another option is the retirement of water use to agriculture, reducing water rights of farmers.
- These hospitals are highly regulated, and they're regulated on safety, they're regulated on the safety
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Transcript Highlights:
- There is not a hard and fast regulation that we have recommended.
- them out of the water.
- ... ... water quality was the answer, and other things.
- as a filter to purify our water.
- Studies... ...and purifies our water.
Keywords:
DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 22nd, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thomas, Timmons, Valdez, Fosse, Walen, Walsh, Wylie, Ybarra, Zahn, Madam Amy Walen, Jim Walsh, Kevin Waters
- As they steward land, water, and air, likewise may they act with humility, knowing that what is entrusted
- A lot of people don't like water meters.
- I am concerned about the water metering part of it.
- I am concerned about the water metering part of it.
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer before caucusing briefly. The chamber then approved the prior day’s minutes, received a Senate message announcing passage of Senate Bill 5068, and referred bills from the introduction and committee report sheets as designated. The House took up second reading on three bills: HB 1187, HB 1345, and HB 1501.
HB 1187, concerning protections for patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, was amended to remove an outdated effective-date section and then passed 89-2. HB 1345, dealing with detached accessory dwelling units in rural areas and related local requirements, received a technical amendment and passed 86-5 after supporters described it as a long-negotiated measure to expand housing options in rural communities; some members raised concerns about water-meter requirements but still supported the bill. HB 1501, addressing inquiries into HOA and condominium governance and operations, was amended with a striker to add flexibility for smaller volunteer-run associations and passed 55-36, with supporters emphasizing transparency and critics warning it could add legal and administrative burdens.
The House then considered several bills on third reading. Substitute HB 1066, on centralized reporting and transparency for regulated substances data, passed 84-7. HB 1069, allowing certain employer-sponsored organizations to bargain over supplemental retirement benefits including health care for correctional officers and other workers, passed 72-19 amid debate over costs and worker retention. HB 1347, shifting cannabis testing-related work from Ecology to Agriculture to reduce duplication and improve oversight, passed 88-3. Engrossed Substitute HB 1541, reorganizing the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to improve flexibility and fill vacancies, was amended with a striker and passed unanimously 91-0. The House also re-referred HB 2592 from Transportation to Appropriations and then adjourned until the following Friday morning.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The same will apply to our water systems, and that's just one example.
- The same will apply to our water systems, and that's just one example.
- If you have no sewer and water connection ability, you have no...
- If you have no sewer and water connection ability, you have no ability to build.
- And most current regulations allow for one single-family unit per acre.
Summary:
Senate Commerce met with a quorum and first approved the February 10, 2026 minutes. The committee then took up three housing bills from Sen. Taves. SB 1277 would require statewide allowance of accessory dwelling units and limit local restrictions; supporters said it would expand attainable housing and help families, while opponents raised concerns about infrastructure, setbacks, height limits, parking, HOA/covenant issues, and possible lawsuits. After testimony from city officials, housing advocates, and a mayor, Sen. Taves said he was willing to amend the bill to remove the 45-foot height provision, HOA requirements, and private cause of action. The committee voted 5-4 to hold SB 1277 in committee.
SB 1279 would promote smaller starter-home subdivisions by limiting minimum lot sizes, allowing higher density, and reducing certain fees and regulatory barriers. Supporters argued it would help entry-level buyers and give builders more flexibility; opponents said it was too broad, could create dense development patterns, and still needed more stakeholder input. The committee first rejected a motion to send it to the amending order and then voted 5-4 to hold SB 1279 in committee. SB 1280 would allow duplexes and twin homes in single-family residential areas. Testimony focused on county infrastructure limits, septic and water concerns, and the need to avoid retroactive impacts on existing covenants. After discussion, the committee again voted 5-4 to hold the bill in committee.
The committee then heard SB 1276, which removes the sunset on the PERSI return-to-work program for retired teachers and other retirees. Sen. Zito and PERSI Director Mike Hampton said the program helps fill hard-to-staff positions and does not create additional service-credit liabilities. The committee voted to send SB 1276 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. At the end of the meeting, the committee also received an informational presentation on PERSI cost-of-living adjustments from retired public employees and former Deputy Attorney General David High, who argued PERSI could support a higher assumed rate of return and better COLAs; no action was taken on that presentation before adjournment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Waters, will each from California, Ms. Waters, will each control 20 minutes.
- water and electricity.
- Waters, and Mr. Hill.
- So they issued the regulation.
- . the enforcement of that regulation.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Jul 22nd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- How disruptive are your operations to those water flow systems?
- In the same way that oil and gas operations do with their produced water.
- And the volume of that water is relatively small.
- Now that's a mixture of steam and water. So that's... ...a mixture of steam and water.
- And the water pressure, I'll say 800 degrees, and the water pressure is probably around 3,200, and the
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/15/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Senator<00:23:40.720><c> Waters.</c> >> Senator Waters. >> Senator Waters.
- </c><01:01:28.799><c> in</c> water system or many towns have water in water system or many towns have
- water in waste<01:01:29.200><c> water.
- </c> waste water. We'll give you $100,000. waste water.
- But<01:09:11.120><c> Senator</c><01:09:11.440><c> Waters,</c> But Senator Waters, But Senator Waters,
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm wondering from a regulation standpoint if you can give us some feedback about existing regulation
- The Cape, as you know, is filled with water.
- It's $14,000 to hook up to town water.
- On the regulated market.
- Regulate the heck out of us. We can compete if you do your job as regulators.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a public FY27 budget hearing at Barnstable Town Hall, with opening remarks emphasizing the Cape and Islands’ seasonal infrastructure, housing, transportation, workforce, and digital needs. The hearing began with testimony from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, which outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s budget priorities for job training, apprenticeship, youth employment, reentry programs, and unemployment insurance modernization. The secretary highlighted proposed funding for the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, Career Technical Initiative, YouthWorks, reentry workforce development, and services for young adults with disabilities, along with a proposal to streamline youth work permits. Members also discussed the unemployment trust fund, the COVID assessment on employers, rising unemployment, and the need to improve DUA customer service and claims processing.
Committee members asked about job seeker barriers such as child care, housing, transportation, and out-migration of young workers, as well as how to keep Cape Cod graduates and seasonal workers in the region. The administration said its strategy is to pair training with broader affordability investments and to expose students to career pathways earlier, including through middle school, early childhood STEM, YouthWorks, pre-apprenticeships, and Building Pathways. Senators and representatives also raised concerns about regional funding disparities, especially for Hampshire Franklin MassHire, and the administration said it is reviewing MassHire funding and service equity through a policy committee and statewide workforce board. On unemployment assistance, officials reported major improvements in wait times and claims processing, but said they are still working through backlogs and staffing challenges while maintaining program integrity.
The committee then heard testimony from the Executive Office of Economic Development. The secretary described House 2 as a fiscally restrained budget with no new taxes or fees, while preserving core programs and using the Mass Leads Act tools to support competitiveness. EOED’s proposal included funding for the Community One Stop for Growth, rural economic development, social enterprise operating grants, regional economic development organizations, the Workforce Investment Trust Fund, Community Workforce Partnerships, Pathmaker, advanced manufacturing training, life sciences, innovation vouchers, AI initiatives, small business assistance, and tourism and live theater support. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation also testified on its FY27 request, focusing on consumer protection, licensing, banking, insurance, and public safety regulation. No votes were taken during the hearing.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- about water legislation.
- of water augmentation.
- and make water available at the site for delivery through water hauling.
- and make water available at the site for delivery through water hauling.
- through water hauling.
Bills:
HB2014, HB2031, HB2078, HB2102, HB2103, HB2117, HB2261, HB2262, HB2264, HB2278, HB2428, HB2494, HB2756, HB2758, HB2762, HB2782, HB2932, HB2933, HB2986
Keywords:
air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, water rights, groundwater, Willcox, active management area, certificate of grandfathered rights, Arizona legislature, aggregate mining, reclamation plans, environmental protection, public safety, land use, domestic water, improvement district, water delivery, water hauling
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 9th, 2026
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm wondering from a regulation standpoint if you can give us some feedback about existing regulation
- Also, water is a very serious need in the district.
- But in the regulated market, that's what we're doing.
- On the regulated market.
- Regulate the heck out of us. We can compete if you do your job as regulators.'