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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Protection (7-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:58.160><c> or</c> time there is a bend in your water or time there is a bend in your water
- You know, water is gold these days. If you don't have water, you don't have anything.
- </c><00:45:31.839><c> You</c> to have the roads and the water. You to have the roads and the water.
- If you know, water is gold these days.
- ><c> don't</c><00:45:34.800><c> have</c> don't have water, you don't have don't have water, you don't
Summary:
The committee received an update from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, joined by Matt Wingate and Terry Bradshaw of the Kentucky Association of Economic Developers, on the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) and the closing fund. The presentation focused on how KPDI helps communities develop shovel-ready industrial sites by funding infrastructure, engineering, geotechnical work, and other site-preparation costs. Noel emphasized that the program is designed to reduce uncertainty for companies, improve speed to market, and support statewide job creation and investment, especially in rural and eastern Kentucky where development costs are often higher.
Testimony highlighted the complexity and expense of preparing sites, with examples of road, water, power, and rock-removal costs, and the importance of third-party evaluation in scoring applications. Noel said the program has 116 total projects statewide, with 20 active projects stemming from pilot efforts and 35 projects already resulting in about 6,381 jobs and $4.4 billion in investment. He cited examples including Crown Holdings, Flash Metals, Phoenix Paper, Pratt Paper, AESC, Sound Elements, Kitchen Foods, Latte, Krueger, Biomass, and Anna Munsman. Bradshaw added that even communities that have not yet landed a project have benefited by building spec buildings or improving access to industrial property.
The speakers said the last KPDI round drew $81 million in requests but only $35 million in available funding, and they urged lawmakers to consider whether additional funding or program adjustments are needed. Suggested changes included modestly increasing eligibility or funding flexibility for rural and eastern Kentucky, while maintaining third-party performance metrics, and continuing to prioritize finishing existing parks and creating strong regional sites. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- NWCR 1250 in Navarro County was closed on 11 different occasions due to water overflowing the water crossing
- County officials have also monitored the low water crossing heavily during storms and rains, as well
- as on weekends and at night, because the water can rise quickly at any time.
- This road was closed on 11 different occasions due to high water being over the low water crossing.
- And that's the water going over the low water crossing. Same thing there.
Bills:
HB767 , HB 1242 , HB1373 , HB1404 , HB1708 , HB1936 , HB2041 , HB2198 , HB2270 , HB2315 , HB2415 , HB2427 , HB2455 , HB2457 , HB2522 , HB2523 , HB2686 , HB2763 , HB2775 , HB2944 , HB3034 , HB1683 , HB1695
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 17th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The water and crew control improvement district, which is an elected board.
- You couldn't legally do that, and that wouldn't hold up in the water because you can only. recoup one
- And when these muds are established, and I know that they're designed for water, sewer. or drainage,
- for those things outside of water and sewer and drainage. Yes, sir.
- The only thing they really run is their own water service.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance and Taxation Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Finance and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- and looked at Mandan's current debt, and the city of Mandan, which is mainly because of sewer and water
- We did not have enough sewer and water at the time, enough sewer.
- Same type of debt using their water, using their infrastructure, their utility fees to do the same thing
- You know, last session, we paid off a huge chunk of their water debt to build out the western area water
- You know, we didn't do that for the city of Bismarck's water treatment plant.
Committee:
House Finance and Taxation
Summary:
The Finance and Tax Committee met and first took up Senate Bill 2093, described as providing a small amount of income tax relief for widowed law enforcement peace officers. The committee briefly discussed the limited scope of the relief, then recommended a due pass by roll call vote, with all members present voting yes. Representative Hagert was assigned to carry the bill to the floor.
The committee then spent most of its time on Senate Bill 2023, which concerned the Prairie Dog/energy impact grant funding formula and support for debt incurred by oil-impacted cities. Members debated whether the bill unfairly shifted money from the remaining 1% pool that also serves non-oil-producing cities and counties. Supporters argued that Williston, Dickinson, and Minot took on substantial debt to accommodate Bakken growth and that the state has already benefited from that development; opponents said the formula has been repeatedly eroded and that the bill would further disadvantage other political subdivisions.
An amendment was offered to narrow the bill’s duration from six bienniums to two, increase the grant amount to $25 million per year, correct distribution percentages, and require reporting to legislative management. A legislative staffer explained the added guardrails: the money could only be used for debt incurred within a specified date range and only for debt service, not new projects or operations. The amendment passed on a roll call vote, and the committee then recommended the amended bill due pass and re-refer to Appropriations by a 7-6 vote, with one member absent. Representative Steiner was designated to carry the bill. The committee then adjourned.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Apr 2, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 44
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- you're standing on that beach in Waimea, it's as if the invisible hand of God is pushing a wave of water
- </c><00:13:59.120><c> towards</c><00:13:59.360><c> you</c> is pushing a wave of water towards you is
- pushing a wave of water towards you it's<00:13:59.680><c> an</c><00:13:59.839><c> incredible</c><00:14
- </c><00:14:09.839><c> on</c> to have to even get in the water on to have to even get in the water on
- I also would like to thank the Vice Chair of Water and Land for being the House companion to this bill
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JDC, JDC DEFER Public Hearings 02-26-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. reservations no no need a no vote for
- </c><00:03:57.920><c> Resource</c><00:03:58.360><c> manag</c> the commission on Water Resource manag
- the commission on Water Resource manag Management<00:03:59.319><c> can</c><00:03:59.439><c> declare</
- </c><00:04:00.920><c> shortages</c><00:04:01.360><c> and</c> notice of water shortages and notice of
- Next up is SB 984, relating to water pollution.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee took up a series of Senate bills and generally advanced most of them, often with technical or substantive amendments. SB 15 on the definition of historic property was amended to narrow the definition to properties at least 50 years old that are culturally significant or otherwise significant for Hawaii Register purposes, and it passed. SB 97 on excessive speeding was amended to clarify felony penalty language, license revocation timing, and fingerprinting procedures, and passed. Other bills passed as is or unamended included SB 145 on water shortages, SB 108 on accessible parking enforcement, SB 660 on hospitality anti-harassment measures and panic buttons, SB 1662 on landlord application fees and tenant screening reports, SB 1421 on Department of Health provider arrangements, SB 1439 on DOH nuisance authority, and SB 1452 updating controlled substances law. SB 1454 on wage payment violations passed with technical amendments only, while SB 1481 on motorcycle instruction permits was deferred as not ready.
Several bills received more substantial changes. SB 253 on condominium association budget summaries was amended to require a single document and to shift the standard to substantial compliance; it passed. SB 371 on critical infrastructure damage was amended to remove a section affecting manslaughter law and to apply specifically to broadband and cable networks; it passed. SB 984 on water pollution liability for large landowners was advanced with a defective date. SB 1517 on public land leases for recreational residential use was amended to change the lease term to five years and add a defective date. SB 1074 on temporary continuation of challenged activities during environmental review was significantly amended to limit the provision to currently authorized activities, add a one-year limit with possible court extension, and clarify other terms; it passed. SB 1322 on emergency mental health transport was amended to restore provider-initiated transport language, require notice and coordination, remove special immunity provisions, and clarify court-ordered treatment procedures; it passed.
The committee also passed SB 1496 on disability access to information in public accommodations, with a request that the committee report discuss the Roe v. St. Pizza case and the distinction between physical and digital accommodations. SB 1255 on Uniform Information Practices Act record retention was deferred as not ready. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that both agendas were completed and the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They also include 7,000 public water systems that serve 30 million customers per day, over 165,000 miles
- of water pipeline, and more than 2,500 wastewater permits.
- For those that have seen my water plant, I know I talk about water, and those that haven't, there are
- She's part of the water plan that we'll hopefully get to vote on as the legislature moves through and
- being accessible and bouncing crazy questions off from an accountant's perspective of what does that water
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation, dispensed with the reading of the previous day’s journal, and recognized several visiting groups and individuals. Senators Flores, Hinojosa of Hidalgo, and Campbell welcomed members of the Texas Police Chiefs Association, and Senator Nichols introduced Dr. Joshua Splinter as Doctor of the Day.
The chamber then adopted several resolutions without objection. Senate Resolution 16 recognized Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and its South Central Region for Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Capitol, with remarks from Senators Miles and West highlighting the organization’s history, service, and Texas members. Senate Resolution 9 designated January 29, 2025, as American Public Works Association Day at the Capitol, and Senate Resolution 10 congratulated Heather Keister for being named Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Senator Hinojosa of Nueces also recognized a Brownsville delegation, and additional resolutions, including Senate Resolutions 13 and 18, were adopted without objection.
The Senate also approved a motion by Senator Zaffirini to suspend Senate Rule 11.13 so committees could meet during the reading and referral of bills. Announcements followed, including a Finance Committee reconvening at 12:45 p.m. and a Senate Democratic Caucus meeting upon adjournment. The chamber then recessed until 10 a.m. Monday, February 3, for reading and referral of bills, and after that process, adjourned until 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 4.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Committee (11/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator Waters, for a question. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- I think the second was Senator Waters. Further discussion. Seeing none.
- </c><00:20:07.440><c> Further</c> Senator Waters seconds. Further Senator Waters seconds.
- </c><00:34:19.040><c> Further</c> second by Senator Waters. Further second by Senator Waters.
- This is Revenue Administration. >> Senator Waters: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Summary:
The Fiscal Committee met on Friday, November 21st and first approved the October 17th minutes, with one member abstaining because she was not present. The committee then adopted the remainder of the consent calendar after removing two items for separate consideration. On tab four, members discussed item 25282 with the Commissioner of Administrative Services and Public Works staff; the project had been delayed after testing revealed design errors and flaws, and the committee was told the work would restart with test piles the following week and was projected for completion in fall 2027. The item was approved.
On tab five, item 25279 concerned a Health and Human Services facility project and a federally required element added late in the process. Commissioners explained that the project had originally been funded at $21 million, later required additional financing, and that the legislature had recently lifted a restriction so non-ARPA funds could be used. They also said the sale of the existing Manchester property would not be needed to complete the build, that a broker RFP was about to be issued, and that any sale would require further approvals. The committee approved the item.
The committee then approved item 25280 after a brief exchange about rainy day fund estimates and prior budget assumptions, and approved item 25278 without discussion. Item 25272 drew questions about the consumer advocate’s RFP for outside utility-rate-case assistance; the office said it eliminated proposals focused only on return on equity work after the Eversource decision, selected a Michigan firm for spreadsheet and operating-cost analysis, and noted there were no in-state firms doing this specialized work. The committee approved the item, with one member recorded in opposition.
On tab nine, item 25261 concerned a new judicial council budget obligation tied to legislation and public defense staffing needs. The presenter said the request reflected a late-added obligation from the judicial branch, that more requests may still be needed, and that public defense staffing was strained by vacancies and competition from Massachusetts. The committee approved the item. Under informational items, members received an update on 529 plan distributions and on interest and dividends tax refunds, with Revenue Administration saying roughly $21 million more in refunds remained and that the repeal-related refunds were nearly finished. The committee also noted an environmental services item for which questions would be submitted separately. The next meeting was set for December 19th at 11:00 a.m., and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 30th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'll tell you now, for some reason, in cities across California, you no longer can spray water at
- Days in advance and it is a complete water fight and I will be getting very wet that day and I really
- And as for your position or your question on the use of water hoses or super soakers or anything like
- We introduced a secret reform bill on water storage and water infrastructure in this state and we introduced
- We passed CEQA reform on water infrastructure a couple of years ago, and now today we're passing CEQA
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Sep 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, we will call this meeting to order of Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee. Good morning.
- We will call this meeting to order of Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee. Good morning.
- In the Central Valley, we do not have access to adequate surface water to recharge our groundwater.
- Many communities are without clean and reliable drinking water.
- Administratively, the county can and is working on a JPA with Hope and Ducor Water Districts.
Summary:
The Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee met with a short agenda and initially lacked a quorum, so the chair began with bill presentations before taking formal action. Assemblymember Macedo presented AB 568, explaining that it would help Tulare County and the Tulare Sub-Basin comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act by providing a stable groundwater sustainability agency structure after the local joint powers authority became fractured. Tulare County grants and resources manager Denise England testified in support, describing the basin’s overdraft conditions, the breakdown of the existing JPA, and the county’s need for a long-term entity to implement SGMA. No opposition testimony was offered.
After quorum was established, the committee took up AB 568 and the consent item ACR 107. Members voted to concur in Senate amendments on AB 568 and to approve ACR 107 on the consent calendar, with both measures receiving unanimous or near-unanimous aye votes from members present. The chair also noted that Assemblymember Lackey was substituting for an absent member and that the committee would leave the roll open briefly for add-ons before concluding.
The meeting ended with final votes recorded, including Assemblymember Lackey’s aye votes on both AB 568 and ACR 107, followed by adjournment.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (7-24-25) - Resumed
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and we've paid a lot of money to put new sewer and water facilities in local areas.
- Uh, and we've paid a lot of money to put new sewer and water facilities in local areas.
- and it allows it to roll out of water and it allows it to roll out of the<00:13:56.959><c> creek</c>
- I dealt<00:13:59.519><c> with</c><00:13:59.680><c> bike</c><00:14:00.000><c> water</c><00:14:00.320><
- c> standing</c><00:14:00.560><c> on</c><00:14:00.800><c> these</c> dealt with bike water standing on
Summary:
The committee discussed House Bill 353, a proposal to tighten eminent-domain procedures and property protections while still allowing public projects. Supporters said the bill would not prohibit condemnation, but would require proof that property is in blight, give owners notice and an opportunity to cure, require a reasonable plan and funding for the public use, and ensure the taking is limited to what is necessary. They argued this would protect good-faith property owners, prevent abandoned projects, and make the process more efficient for utilities and infrastructure by encouraging easements where possible instead of full takings.
Much of the discussion focused on the proper measure of compensation and the broader constitutional limits on eminent domain. Several members argued that compensation should reflect current market value and that public benefit should not be treated as the standard for value. Others said market value can be unfair in cases involving unique property uses, damage to land, or public-private projects, and suggested owners should share in some upside. Members also raised concerns about Kelo v. City of New London, the risk of abuse by governments or large corporations, and the need to protect farmers and rural landowners from one-sided treatment.
A number of legislators supported the concept but asked for more detail on how the bill would work in practice, whether it is based on model legislation from other states, and how it could be tailored to Kentucky. The bill sponsor said it was a modified model policy and was open to amendments to make it more Kentucky-specific. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (05/13/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- For our water division, you know, it maybe a little bit.
- And I put in a water line, sewer line.
- </c> with a disability access to the water with a disability access to the water and,<01:15:57.040><c
- By the into the water on those things.
- Put them in a the water, get a boat.
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 74, which would require agencies issuing certain real-property-related permits to track and report how many permits they issue and how long the process takes. Representative Carol McGuire introduced the bill and said the goal is to gather data on permit timing and fees, especially for DES and DOT permits involving wetlands, alteration of terrain, driveway permits, and similar approvals. Supporters argued the state needs better visibility into permitting delays and whether statutory deadlines are realistic; they also noted the bill had passed the House on a voice vote with no debate.
Adam Crapo of the Department of Environmental Services said DES is generally supportive of the reporting concept but warned that the agency’s data are spread across many separate, partly manual databases. He said DES can already do this for some land resources permits through its new system, but not across all of its more than 90 permit types without additional help. DES estimated it would need two part-time positions to compile the reports, especially for waste management and water programs, and said otherwise existing permitting staff would have to do the work, potentially slowing permit processing. He also said the agency is already working to simplify rules and move more permits onto a new online platform, but could not meet the bill’s 2026 reporting deadline with current staffing and systems.
Committee members questioned whether delays are often caused by incomplete applications rather than agency inaction, and Crapo said that is frequently the case. He said DES already tracks timelines to some extent for management and statutory compliance, but not at the individual-permit detail the bill would require. He also said some letters and records are captured in One Stop, but not all are. Members expressed support for the bill’s transparency goals while also worrying about added workload and possible slowdowns. The discussion then moved to DOT, where Susan Clawson said DOT is neutral on the bill because it recently implemented Salesforce and now has good data for reporting; DOT’s fiscal note reflects software-related costs, but the agency can already track the required information in its system.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of the allowable uses for the specific accounts so that we can do some significant improvements in water
- And then, of course, water quality investments in the Puget Sound are critically important.
- And then, of course, water quality investments in the Puget Sound are critically important.
- And then, of course, water quality investments in the Puget Sound are critically important.
- Representative Dye continued: ...water quality investments in the Puget Sound are critically important
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met in executive session on three bills. For House Bill 2159, which creates the pre-K Promise account for ECEAP, the committee adopted Amendment Clark 333 to clarify that account funds may support any children enrolled in ECEAP, not just the entitlement population. Members spoke in support of the bill as expanding early learning access, and the substitute bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 29-0 vote, with two members excused.
For House Bill 2251, dealing with Climate Commitment Act account structure and revenue distribution, staff briefed the proposed substitute and two offered amendments from Representative Dye. Both Dye amendments were rejected: one would have expanded allowable uses to include items such as buoys, trails, small forest landowner grants, drought and water quality projects, outdoor recreation, and marina support; the other would have restored annual rather than biennial reporting on CCA spending. Supporters said the bill would simplify and clarify CCA budgeting and better align spending with declining revenues, while opponents argued it did not sufficiently prioritize climate resiliency and accountability. The substitute bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation by an 18-12 vote, with one excused.
For House Bill 2521, which would let the Washington State Patrol set firearm background check fees to cover program costs, the committee considered seven amendments. All seven were rejected: proposals to cap the fee increase at $20, exempt low-income residents, people near least restrictive alternative placements, veterans and active military, domestic violence victims, and residents of counties with fewer officers per capita, and to delay the effective date until Washington no longer has the fewest officers per capita nationwide. Supporters of the bill said the fee should be cost-based to avoid subsidizing the program with general funds and to prevent delays in background checks; opponents argued the bill created an open-ended fee increase and financial barrier to a constitutional right. The bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation by an 18-12 vote, with one excused.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES Jan 8th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Transcript Highlights:
- Update on the delinquent water and sewer private water and sewer reports for the year ended December
- Continuing on page 13, we have a private audit report for the Ralston Water Department, 2024.
- This is one of the engagements that was on our 2022 delinquent water report.
- Water and Sewer Fund for '23, a private report that we have yet to receive proper responses from.
- Those two water departments. He said, 'You said filed.' I said filed. Okay, I made a mistake.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- in the future so we never have to go through a loss of life again that relates to the lack of river water
- Senate Bill 3 requires the Texas Water Development Board to identify areas with a history of severe flooding
- Importantly, the rules are designed to have the water board look for areas to handle sensors, gauges,
- transfer money to appropriate funds for distribution, and it also cleans up the prohibition of the Water
- By their own data, the Upper Guadalupe River Authority said that that wall of water was coming. downstream
Bills:
SB 3 , SB 16 , SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , HB17 , SB 54 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB8 , HB25 , HB26 , HB192 , HB8 , HB25 , HB26 , HB48 , HB149 , HB192 , HB254 , HB17 , SB54 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , SB3 , SB16 , SB2 , SB5 , SB10
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill No. 503, by the Resources and Conservation Committee, an act relating to the Soil and Water
- Commission, amending Section 22-2718, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding the Idaho State Soil and Water
- House Bill No. 503 by Resources and Conservation Committee in Act relating to the Soil and Water Conservation
- relating to the Section 22-2718 Idaho Code to revise provisions regarding the Idaho State Soil and Water
- Section 54-12, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding the powers of the State Board of Drinking Water
Summary:
The House convened with 70 members present, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then approved the House Journal without objection. In committee reports, House Concurrent Resolution 21 and House Bills 494 through 498 were reported and referred to the State Affairs Committee. The House also received several resolutions and memorials, including House Joint Memorial 9, House Resolution 19 condemning political violence and honoring victims and public servants affected in 2025, and House Concurrent Resolution 22 declaring 2026 the Year of Volunteerism and the America 250 in Idaho Service Challenge; these were referred for printing.
The House introduced and read first a series of bills, including HB 499 on unmanned aircraft systems near Department of Correction facilities, HB 500 on electric-assisted bicycles and related motor vehicle definitions, HB 501 on ballot measure petition circulation requirements, HB 502 and HB 503 on the Idaho Forest Products Commission and Soil and Water Conservation Commission, HB 504 on Idaho Lottery bulk ticket purchases, HB 505 as a broad occupational and professional licensing cleanup bill affecting many boards and disciplinary provisions, and HB 506 on sales tax rebate provisions. All eight bills were sent to printing.
During announcements, members noted an Idaho PTA Taco Tuesday event and student artwork display, a request to provide snacks for pages, a Convention of States informational meeting, and cookies in the lounge to celebrate the Indiana Hoosiers’ NCAA championship. The House then reviewed upcoming committee meetings and adjourned by motion until 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- question, there is a benefit for both cities constructing... ...a wastewater treatment plant and a water
- the city, across the state line, or at least 30 miles down the road, which happens to describe the water
- It sits closer to the water source, which is Lake Millwood. ...in a different county in Arkansas, but
- . ...treated water throughout the distribution system that dates back to the 40s.
- of risk of having loss of their lives due to not having access to their own assets that treated the water
Committee:
House S/C on State-Federal Relations
Keywords:
border municipalities, agreements, funding eligibility, infrastructure, intergovernmental cooperation, REAL ID, travel document, border crossing, Texas, U.S. citizens, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, defense innovation, national security, U.S. Army Futures Command, military technology, economic growth, 1184, house, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/18/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I also want to say thank God for the closure of Stillwater Water Water Prison.
- I also want to say thank God for the closure of Stillwater Water Water Prison.
- I really appreciate Chair Noatne for his commitment to shutting down Still Water.
- I really appreciate Chair Noatne for his commitment to shutting down Still Water.
- I I just wanted closure of Still Water.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/30/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- This is about local regulations.
- </c><01:37:00.600><c> to</c> officers to establish regulations to officers to establish regulations to
- </c> that you could still adopt regulations that you could still adopt regulations for<01:38:02.760><
- </c> facilities to be zoned and regulated facilities to be zoned and regulated like<03:39:01.239><c>
- </c><04:08:41.680><c> which</c> um some of the zoning regulations which um some of the zoning regulations
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Black wouldn't mind getting his water and then... And leave. Give him the secretary's water, sir.
- No, wireless water. Walters, Walters. It's my pronunciation, I'm sorry. Ladies first.
- So their water enforcement, which is so absolutely critical, we at the Highway Safety Commission are
- And to your point about being on the water and then getting logistically back to land, and the time,
- And certainly, you know, having folks who are coming off of the water, having that presence there for
Summary:
The Senate Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee received an update from DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet and Deputy Secretary Bo Black on the department’s transformation efforts. DOTD highlighted its new project delivery dashboard, key performance indicators, and litter abatement work, including nearly $15 million spent on litter pickup and a new highway sponsorship pilot. Members also received updates on LTIF 1.0 and 2.0, with officials reporting that most LTIF 1.0 work is complete and that LTIF 2.0 is progressing under budget. The committee also heard updates on the Office of Highway Construction’s bridge bundling program, the Calcasieu River Bridge project, and the Cameron Ferry boat replacement and privatization solicitation process.
The committee reviewed the draft 2026-2027 highway priority program, which DOTD said includes $913 million for construction and about $1.2 billion across 302 projects. Members discussed the public roadshow comments, project acceleration, and corridor planning, including the I-12 corridor and the Calcasieu River Bridge environmental review and public meetings. No vote was taken on the highway priority program at this meeting.
The statewide flood control program presented six recommended projects for fiscal year 2026-2027, including projects in Gretna, St. John, St. James, Mandeville, and two Lafourche-area projects, with officials saying the projects meet benefit-cost criteria and would reduce flood damage. The airport construction and development priority program was also reviewed, with 31 air carrier projects and 99 general aviation projects recommended. The rail program reported no new projects but said it expects a $13 million request and has 19 projects in the queue, while the port program presented three unfunded projects for future consideration.
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and LSU’s Center for Analytics and Research presented crash data focused on impaired driving. They said 2024 saw 753 traffic fatalities, with impaired driving accounting for about one-third of fatal crashes, and estimated the economic cost of impaired driving at roughly $700 million. Members discussed youth driving, marijuana and alcohol trends, ignition interlock, DWI courts, and enforcement challenges on waterways. The meeting concluded with no formal votes or final actions on the major program items presented.