Transcript Highlights:

• There are a variety of jobs, both in the blue economy, which are related to anything related to water
• Regulating emotions, solving problems, and communicating effectively are life skills we all can use,
• Each and every one of them confirmed that had they had the tools to better regulate their emotions, they
• permitted to protest by just a few minutes, facing felony charges for simply putting food dye in a water
• permitted to protest by just a few minutes, facing felony charges for simply putting food die in a water

Summary: The committee heard several education bills, beginning with AB 387 on youth sports safety and AED access. The author and supporters, including youth sports and cardiac safety advocates, said the bill would improve coordination between youth sports organizations and facilities to ensure AEDs are available and emergency response is better prepared. School administrators, county groups, and school business officials opposed unless amended, citing liability, cost, staffing, maintenance, and school security concerns. Members asked about AED portability, CPR training, and liability; the author said committee amendments were accepted, but the bill was held due to lack of quorum while negotiations continued. AB 467 would codify the California Center for Climate Change Education at West Los Angeles College, allowing it to seek multi-year grants and other outside funding after an initial state appropriation sunsets. Supporters said the center has already trained faculty, supported paid internships and fellowships, and reached thousands of Californians, while opponents were absent. Members questioned whether codification was premature before the required report is due in 2027; the author said the measure was needed now to stabilize fundraising. The bill was also placed on hold for lack of quorum. A major portion of the hearing focused on AB 664 and AB 2694, both dealing with community college bachelor’s degrees. AB 664 would authorize Southwestern College to seek up to four targeted bachelor’s programs to address local workforce shortages in South San Diego County; students, local officials, and community college advocates supported it, while CSU and UC opposed, arguing for a statewide solution and concern about the master plan. AB 2694 proposed a broader statewide framework for community college bachelor’s degrees with stronger workforce and partnership requirements, reduced program caps, and limits on duplication; it drew support from community college groups and students, but CSU and UC again opposed or opposed unless amended. Members discussed place-bound students, workforce needs, transfer pathways, and the need for a master-plan-level approach, but no votes were taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The committee then heard AB 917, which would require certificated employees in very small school districts and certain county-run programs to receive permanent status under the same rules as larger districts. CTA and many educators supported the bill as a fairness and retention measure, while small school district and ROP representatives opposed, saying the current flexibility is necessary to manage enrollment swings, staffing, and specialized regional programs. Testimony emphasized the tension between job security for educators and operational flexibility for small LEAs; the hearing continued with more opposition testimony after the excerpt ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• I have to take a drink of water. This is outrageous. Okay.
• I have to take a drink of water. sorry. I have to take a drink of water.
• These amend the laws regulating private and out-of-state public post-secondary institutions to make technical
• This amends the laws regulating private career schools.

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• participation in cost estimate reviews by third-party independent cost estimators in conformance with FTA regulations
• participation in cost estimate reviews by third-party independent cost estimators in conformance with FTA regulations
• 26.480><c> still</c> bridge that we built over uh near still bridge that we built over uh near still water
• 27.960><c> a</c><00:46:28.079><c> very</c><00:46:28.280><c> unique</c><00:46:28.720><c> project</c> water
• again we had a very unique project water again we had a very unique project unique<00:46:29.400><c>

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> flood and planes and and our water flood and planes and and our water projects,<00:37:52.560><c>
• , how many water rescues he was making.
• , how many water rescues he was making.
• , how many water rescues he was making.
• , how many water rescues he was making.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force opened its sixth meeting by approving the minutes and then taking up a presentation from University of Pikeville representatives and local leaders on an Eastern Kentucky Disaster Relief Center at Bear Mountain in Pike County. Speakers included Greg May, Rep. Ashley Tacket Laferty, Lori Worth, and Laura Damron. They described repeated flooding and other disasters in eastern Kentucky, the lack of a single prepared relief location, and the need for a centralized, elevated site that could serve as a flood and broader natural-disaster hub. The presenters said the Bear Mountain property, about 530 acres and well above flood levels, could support a multi-use facility combining disaster response functions with university and community uses. Proposed features included a command and communications center, distribution space, emergency shelter, medical and clinic support, food service, restroom facilities, RV hookups, and an indoor track/distribution building. They emphasized that the project would help avoid disrupting existing venues such as the Pikeville Expo Center and Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, while also supporting tourism and economic recovery. Committee members asked about community and emergency-management support, annual operating costs, and resilience standards such as tornado-related building codes. In response, the presenters said local stakeholders, including Appalachian Wireless, Pikeville Medical Center, Community Trust Bank, the city of Pikeville, and emergency management officials, had expressed support. They said the university planned to absorb some operating costs through multiple uses of the facility, community camps, and budgeted maintenance, and that construction documents were nearly complete with plans to begin building within months. After the presentation, the chair thanked the presenters and moved the committee into its recommendations discussion, noting the broader fiscal and humanitarian importance of disaster preparedness and resiliency and indicating that future legislation would likely follow from the task force’s work.

Transcript Highlights:

• act amending sections 11-671, 49-202, 49-203, and 49-1243, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to the Water
• non-point source project to include Arizona non-point source management plan pursuant to the Clean Water
• Management plan pursuant to the Clean Water Act, et cetera, defines the Clean Water Act as the Federal
• Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, and other conforming and technical changes.
• The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona. The bill is heard on third reading.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate File 69, sponsored by water, waste and storm water infrastructure study, an act relating to water
• Speaker, your to water. Mr. Mr.
• </c> study, an act relating to water. Mr. study, an act relating to water. Mr.
• Senate File 84, sponsored by Water Voluntary Water Conservation Program, an act relating to water within
• </c> voluntary water conservation program. voluntary water conservation program.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I know that there were a number of non-water projects as well as water projects that were funded for
• We say we don’t fund water, but we fund it at nearly a billion dollars.
• We say we don’t fund water, but we fund it at nearly a billion dollars.
• This is our second water quality bill.
• This is our second water quality bill.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Senator Donnell C. Childers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Officer Antonio Richardson as law enforcement officer of the day. A quorum was announced, the journal was approved, and the Speaker said the chamber would take up 11 budget conference reports, with debate and final votes on each report. The first report considered was HB 7031E, the tax package, followed by HB 501E, the state budget appropriations bill. On HB 7031E, Chair Duggan explained that the conference report included a range of tax reductions and tax-related changes, including sales tax holidays, property tax and homestead-related provisions, reductions in certain taxes and fees, and new exemptions or administrative clarifications. He said the package also added items such as sales tax relief for certain university construction projects, a tennis admissions exemption, and changes to agricultural property tax treatment, and that the amendment reduced state and local tax revenues by $272.2 million. Members questioned the bill about the child care tax credit reduction from three years to one, the homestead exemption provision for certain diplomats and foreign service personnel, the absence of gas tax relief and combined reporting, and the inclusion of firearm accessories and tennis tickets in sales tax holidays. After structured debate, the House adopted the conference report and passed HB 7031E by a vote of 88-11. The House then began the conference report on HB 501E, the $114.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which was described as below the prior year’s spending level and leaving more than $14 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined major allocations across education, higher education, IT, health care, transportation and economic development, justice, state administration, and agriculture/natural resources. Highlights included increased FEFP funding and veteran teacher raises, full funding for Bright Futures, major IT modernization projects, Medicaid and behavioral health funding, transportation and local infrastructure spending, correctional and law enforcement investments, fire station and emergency response funding, and large environmental and water-quality appropriations. Members asked detailed questions about school voucher fraud oversight, scholarship funding, teacher raises, preeminence funding, ADAP changes, SNAP data tools and error rates, Medicaid rate changes, prison wastewater monitoring, and other budget items, but the transcript ends during the budget questions before final action on HB 501E is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

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• to expand to avoid putting water down injection wells.
• to expand to avoid putting water down injection wells.
• to expand to avoid putting water down injection wells.
• to expand to avoid putting water down injection wells.

Committee: House Water & Land

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land met on March 18, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures related to state funds, public lands, wastewater, port infrastructure, and other land and water issues. Early in the hearing, SB 1395, relating to state funds and climate mitigation financing, drew support from the Governor’s office, the Hawaii Climate Advisory Team, the State Energy Office, and others, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii urged the committee not to revert to the original version because of concerns about a special fund and compliance with state statutes. After discussion, the chair said the bill would be deferred because of budget uncertainty and the need to preserve reserves, and members agreed to that recommendation. The committee then took up SB 1393, SB 1669, SB 102, SB 1511, SB 1083, and SB 946, among others. SB 1393 and SB 1669 received support or comments from agencies including the Attorney General’s office, the State Energy Office, and other departments; SB 1669 was sent on with amendments and to Finance for further review. SB 102, concerning a third-party review process, prompted questions about who would select consultants and whether the bill would affect staffing and permitting costs; it was advanced with amendments, with one member noting reservations about the shift to private third-party review. SB 1511, SB 1083, and SB 946 also moved forward, generally with amendments or as amended, and several members noted reservations tied to budget impacts or statutory language. The committee also heard testimony on HB 1393, which involved public lands and school facilities, where the Department of Education sought a change to the deletion language and the School Facilities Authority said it stood on its written comments. For SB 146, relating to the Ali Canal, the University of Hawaiʻi and DLNR supported the measure, and a member asked about the estimated annual cost, which was described as $125,000 per year. On SB 946, members discussed whether removing the term “person” could narrow the law too much; after that discussion, the committee agreed to restore the term and proceed with an HD1. The meeting ended with the committee recessing after completing its agenda and adopting the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill creates significant and ongoing cost pressures for small nonprofit mutual water companies and
• Additionally, the bill requires mutual water company-only assessment by the State Water Board, duplicating
• Additionally, the bill requires mutual water company-only assessment by the State Water Board, duplicating
• I'm general manager of South Mesa Water Company. I serve both Riverside and San Bernardino County.
• Sandy McElhenney, and I serve as president of Christian Mutual Water Company and as director on the

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations met to consider a large suspense-file agenda, noting that 122 measures met suspense criteria and that several bills listed in the daily file were postponed to the following week. The Department of Finance did not attend because it had no comments on the bills. After establishing a quorum, the committee proceeded through the agenda, with most authors waiving presentation and public testimony limited to fiscal issues. Most measures were moved to the suspense file without objection after brief or no testimony. A number of bills drew support or opposition from outside groups on fiscal grounds, including SB 951, SB 947, SB 954, SB 1031, SB 1291, and SB 1368. Testimony highlighted concerns such as ongoing state or departmental costs, General Fund impacts, broadband and compliance burdens for small mutual water companies, and implementation costs for education, health, and transportation-related proposals. Supporters of some bills argued they would save money over time, such as SB 1067 on early math remediation and SB 1089 on obesity treatment and CalRx partnerships. The committee also heard an author presentation on SB 1089 by Senator Richardson, who said the bill would reduce CalPERS and broader health costs by expanding access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for eligible public employees and directing CalRx to pursue production or acquisition of a GLP-1 medication. No committee questions were raised on that measure, and it too was sent to suspense. The hearing concluded with all items heard being moved to the suspense file and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill creates significant and ongoing cost pressures for small nonprofit mutual water companies and
• Additionally, the bill requires mutual water company-only assessment by the State Water Board, duplicating
• Additionally, the bill requires mutual water company-only assessment by the State Water Board, duplicating
• I'm general manager of South Mesa Water Company. I serve both Riverside and San Bernardino County.
• Sandy McElhenney, and I serve as president of Christian Mutual Water Company and as director on the

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations met to consider a large suspense-file agenda, noting that 122 measures met suspense criteria and that several bills listed in the daily file were rescheduled for the following week. The Department of Finance did not attend because it had no comments on the bills before the committee. After establishing a quorum, the committee repeatedly took public testimony on each item, with most authors waiving presentation and most bills drawing no questions or comments from members. A few measures drew substantive testimony. SB 951 and SB 947 received opposition from the Society for Human Resource Management, the California Restaurant Association, and the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, with opponents citing policy concerns, ongoing department and General Fund costs, and submitted amendments. SB 1067 was supported by EdVoice, which argued that early math remediation would save state costs and noted an implementation budget request. SB 1291 drew strong opposition from mutual water company representatives, who said the bill would create significant ongoing costs, duplicate existing state efforts, and impose internet and teleconferencing mandates on small systems in areas with limited broadband access. SB 1368 received support from hearing health care providers, who asked for technical amendments to align state law with federal hearing-aid definitions and education-provider recognition. Senator Richardson presented SB 1089, explaining that it would help reduce CalPERS and broader health costs by expanding access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for eligible state employees and directing CalRx partnerships to produce or acquire at least one GLP-1 medication. The committee took no action other than moving each suspense-file candidate, including SB 1089, to the suspense file without objection. The hearing then adjourned after the agenda was completed.

Transcript Highlights:

• These chemicals or their byproducts are in our water, our soil, and our bodies.
• I check my water all the time because, like many of you, I'm on a well.
• I check my water all the time because, like many of you, I'm on a well.
• I check<00:14:50.000><c> my</c><00:14:50.320><c> water</c><00:14:50.639><c> all</c><00:14:50.880><c>
• Make a wish to speak. to benefits issued to certain water to benefits issued to certain water related

Committee: House Resources, Recreation and Development

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> systems, protecting our soil and water systems, protecting our soil and water during<00:18:42.880
• </c> nitrates from leeching into our waters. nitrates from leeching into our waters.
• water quality in<00:25:55.520><c> Minnesota.
• ,</c> stewardship of Minnesota's soil, water, stewardship of Minnesota's soil, water, and<00:26:08.159
• </c> though they keep the lights on, water though they keep the lights on, water flowing,<00:35:10.160

Bills: HF1669 , HF4709 , HF3531 , HF4048

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, electricity generation, property tax exemption, renewable energy, incentives, economic development, fuel delivery, tax exemption, retail transactions, diesel exhaust fluid, fuel lubricants, healthcare tax, gross receipts tax, hospitals, chiropractors, healthcare providers

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Waters. Second by Senator Okay. Senator Waters.
• </c> Senator Waters. Yeah. Thank you, uh, Mr. Senator Waters. Yeah. Thank you, uh, Mr.
• Senator Waters, request for roll call. Senator Waters, no. no. no.
• Senator Senator Waters. second on it? Senator Senator Waters.
• Senator Waters, yes. right. Senator Waters, yes.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Now we will go to the water management district bill and I will pass the gavel over to our vice chair
• And members, this is the water management district bill that we have been talking about with so many
• So the bill requires South Florida Water Management District to provide additional details on project
• resources and our drinking waters.
• So I just want to say thank you for making an effort to strengthen our water supply with this.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Summary: The committee first heard SB 932, which would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging under state-regulated insurance policies. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce delays in follow-up testing after abnormal mammograms and noted support from medical and cancer advocacy groups. Senators Arrington and Sharief spoke in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered CS for SB 160 on CPA licensure. The sponsor said the bill adds additional pathways to licensure in Florida without lowering standards and is similar to measures being considered in other states. The Florida Institute of CPAs supported the bill, and it was also reported favorably. The committee then took up a water management district bill, described as a comprehensive measure to increase transparency in planning, funding, budgeting, reporting, and business practices while making historic investments in Everglades restoration. Senators asked about the role of the Legislative Budget Commission and whether the bill would affect the Lake Okeechobee system operating manual; the sponsor said those issues were still being worked through and that the bill was focused on accountability and transparency. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 50 on coastal resiliency and mangroves. The bill promotes nature-based solutions such as mangroves, living seawalls, and oyster reefs, and requires DEP to establish related rules and study effects on flood risk and insurance premiums. An amendment providing $250,000 from the Resilient Florida Trust Fund for a feasibility study was adopted without objection. The bill drew broad support from environmental and coastal groups and was reported favorably. SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification was temporarily postponed and not heard, and the committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Paul Regional Water Services to rehab their Mississippi River pump station.
• This provides water for over 450,000 customers in 14 different communities.
• Uh, and such a vital resource, one being talked about around the country, uh, of water resource.
• And here in uh, of water resource.
• </c><00:37:55.440><c> is</c> the reliable access to river water is the reliable access to river water

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Gage gave the ultimate sacrifice in January of last year when he selflessly dove into swelling waters
• He just jumped into the water to save his fallen teammate.
• Without hesitation, Gage leapt into the water in an attempt to save his teammate's life.
• Gage Ingram's outstretched hand as he identifies Chris in the water.
• It's his last act before he jumps in the water and attempts to save the life of his teammate.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We're so rich, and we've been carrying their water on the border and other places for years.
• I mean, I personally would have loved to see. us do something similar for the Water Fund using these
• We're talking about when it comes to water specifically. This is the water session, right?
• There's water, drainage, and if we're not smart with the money that we have, we're going to let those
• So whether it's energy, agriculture, or water, we face those challenges.

Bills: SJR4 , SJR 4

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: economic stabilization fund, state finance, constitutional amendment, budget management, financial security, term limits, state offices, governor, lieutenant governor, election reform, 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But I don't believe they have any regulations on the outside of the package.
• </c><01:12:57.199><c> broker</c> those dealers were not regulated broker those dealers were not regulated
• We have no regulations that we can do on Medicare requirements or anything like that.
• We have no regulations that we can do on Medicare requirements or anything like that.
• We have no regulations that we can do on Medicare requirements or anything like that.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up several bills and repeatedly chose to retain or table them rather than advance them. House 167, dealing with past wax, was voted ought to pass; House 312 was retained because members said NCAA-related advertising and uniform policy issues were still unresolved; House 434, requiring insurers to provide rental cars for at least seven days, was voted inexpedient to legislate; and House 454, on biodegradable packaging claims, was also voted inexpedient to legislate after members said the proposal lacked a workable enforcement mechanism and would likely be only a symbolic state-by-state measure. House 721, making gold legal tender, was retained, with members saying the bill needed more work and that the issue was less compelling in New Hampshire because the state has no sales tax. The committee then discussed House 310, which was amended to create a study commission on blockchain and related regulatory issues. The amendment expanded the commission’s charge to include legal, regulatory, financial, technological, and environmental considerations, added review of federal developments, included blockchain-based trust and stable token issues, broadened membership, and extended the repeal and report dates by a year. Members said the commission would help New Hampshire develop expertise and a report for future legislation, while also noting that federal action could affect the state’s role. The amendment was adopted 8-1, and the bill itself was then retained. Finally, the subcommittee heard a revised amendment to House 406 on business filings and registered agents. The Secretary of State’s office explained that the amendment, drafted with input from the Business and Industry Association, narrows the bill to address fraudulent or unauthorized entity filings after a written complaint and sworn statement, sets minimum requirements for registered agents, bars use of commercial mail-drop addresses as registered offices, and allows removal or cancellation of fraudulent filings with penalties for false filings. Members asked about which entities must maintain registered offices and how the rules would affect home-based businesses; the sponsor said most New Hampshire business entities must have a registered office, with some exceptions such as domestic nonprofits and trade names. The discussion emphasized concerns about synthetic entities, identity misuse, and the need for a physical in-state registered agent address.

Transcript Highlights:

• is a constitutional amendment that is required and being brought at the request of the Sewerage and Water
• we won't be able to replace the lead pipes because it has to be done both on the public side of the water
• meter as well as the private side of the water meter.
• I ran the Sewerage and Water Board back in 2017 for about 100 days, and I've been involved with it since
• But the Sewerage and Water Board is a very solvent organization, so there's no issues there.

Bills: HR307 , SB228

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: expropriation, redevelopment, New Orleans East, blighted properties, task force, urban development, environmental remediation, property rights, community engagement, economic development, 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Wilson: As it's identified by the Texas Water Development... Mr. Wilson: Board, that is correct.
• And that's what your bill is seeking to do because now the Texas Water Development Board will mandate
• I guess they're going to Water... Mr.
• The Texas Water Development Board will basically award... Mr.
• water conservation, will this implementation be within the confines of this bill?

Bills: HB8 , HB12 , SB 3 , HJR1 , 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