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• Senator Waters made the motion, and I'm going to entertain it. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed?
• Seconded by Senator Waters. All in favor of consent? I. Any oppose? Seeing none.
• Seconded by Senator Waters. All in favor of consent? I. Any oppose? Seeing none.
• And Senator Waters has one, too. Okay. And so has this been moved? I've seconded it. What?
• And Senator Waters<00:25:48.000><c> has</c><00:25:48.159><c> one,</c><00:25:48.320><c> too.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><00:44:34.800><c> carrying</c> sites, place names, and waters carrying sites, place names, and waters
• Now, all the water and the air is all being destroyed.
• </c> millions acres of land, forest, water. millions acres of land, forest, water.
• Now,<00:53:33.760><c> all</c><00:53:33.920><c> the</c><00:53:34.240><c> water</c><00:53:34.640><c> and
• and the air is all Now, all the water and the air is all being<00:53:36.079><c> destroyed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, so we are clarifying reporting requirements, establishing water reporting, requiring energy and water
• You know, uh, are we water use in operations by 15%. Um water use in operations by 15%.
• Uh access to energy and water audits.
• </c> requirements establishing water requirements establishing water reporting<01:22:14.719><c> requiring
• </c> improvements, for example, or water improvements, for example, or water conservation<01:23:15.840

Bills: HF3477 , HF3480 , HF3781 , HF3357 , HF3737 , HF3664 , HF3621

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment

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• wells for domestic purposes, to revise the provision regarding the applicability of law related to water
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1223 by the Resources and Environment Committee, an act relating to water
• districts to revise provisions regarding water district budgets and provide that water users may authorize
• a water district to charge a fixed fee to cover administrative costs associated with property ownership

Keywords: 989, all

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• not a cut proposal related to IHSS, but is instead an obligation we have related to a new federal regulation
• cuts in which people are already struggling to make ends meet and trying to keep their head above water
• Well, my mouth is watering, so. Well we look forward to more conversations. Any questions?
• They barely keep their heads above water as it is. Taking away...

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Heartbreaking statistics have motivated me to pursue a statewide water safety educational policy.
• Half of our parents really don't have much of water safety or drowning prevention knowledge.
• Drowning is definitely certainly an issue that we worry about all the time and being water safe is something
• OEHA needs to adopt regulations by 2028.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I, you know, I think water security is very important and I support it.
• In fact, they have received a DAG grant in the past having to do with reducing their water usage.
• .. ...network internet service provider, but when it comes to the rest of Texas—local governments, water
• We're not a regulator.

Bills: SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The committee began with Article I budget items for the Secretary of State. LBB staff outlined recommendations that would reduce the agency’s appropriation by about $40.3 million, including changes to HAVA funding, removal of one-time business system replacement money, and a rider directing the agency to use Fund 5095 first. Secretary Jane Nelson and staff then defended several exceptional items, especially additional staffing for elections and business filings, a new website, digitization of records, cybersecurity tools, and renovation of the James Earl Rudder Building. Members focused heavily on election administration, cross-checking voter rolls, Harris County complaints, call-center response times, and whether online voter registration should be expanded. No votes were taken; the discussion was informational and budget-focused. The committee then heard the Office of the Governor and trustee programs. LBB presented a recommended $2.4 million decrease for the governor’s office proper and a much larger decrease in trustee programs driven by one-time funding and unexpended balances, while still preserving major border security funding and victim assistance funding. Governor’s staff emphasized Texas’ economic growth, the importance of border security, and efforts to seek federal reimbursement for the roughly $11 billion Texas has spent on border operations. Members discussed whether shifting National Guard deployment to federal control could reduce state costs, and they also reviewed the music incubator program, the Governor’s University Research Initiative, and the semiconductor innovation consortium. Staff highlighted a $5 million late-added request for grants to protect nonprofits from violence and terrorism. Again, the exchange was largely explanatory, with no formal action. Finally, the committee took up the Texas Facilities Commission and lease payments for revenue bonds. LBB recommended major reductions overall, including removal of border wall construction funding and capital complex bond funding, but added money for higher utility costs, renovation of the Rudder Building, and additional facilities staff. George Purcell also noted stable maintenance-and-renewal funding and new riders related to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission building, tenant communications, and space utilization. For lease payments, LBB recommended a smaller appropriation tied to revenue-bond costs allocated across agencies. The discussion was informational, with members asking about the Rudder Building renovation, border wall progress, and capital complex construction timelines; no votes were recorded.

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• Maybe we're just trying to get out, or maybe there's something in us, or maybe it's in the water.
• Maybe we're just trying to get out, or maybe there's something in us, or maybe it's in the water.
• 00:15:14.000><c> the</c> something in us or maybe it's in the something in us or maybe it's in the water
• </c><00:15:14.959><c> But</c><00:15:15.279><c> us</c><00:15:15.600><c> rural</c> water.
• But us rural water. I'm not sure.

Bills: HF4588 , HF3685 , HF4577 , HF4932

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, mental health, behavioral health, rural health, rural areas, access to care, task force, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, general fund appropriation, veteran suicide prevention, PTSD, service members, military families, telehealth, rural psychiatry, high school diploma, armed forces, education policy, military service

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• We're convening the committees on Judiciary and Water and Culture of the Arts on our joint 9:00 a.m.
• Uh vice chair for the vote. >> Chair's recommendation on SB 2041 with the Committee on Water, Land, Culture
• ,</c><00:14:45.120><c> Land,</c><00:14:45.440><c> Culture,</c> the Committee on Water, Land, Culture,
• the Committee on Water, Land, Culture, and<00:14:46.040><c> the</c><00:14:46.240><c> Arts.
• tens of millions of dollars from the federal government, but yet have not complied with how the regulations

Bills: SB2041

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: land court, real property, legal documents, bureau of conveyances, judicial confirmation, property registration, working group, Hawaii Revised Statutes, reform, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees. The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments. Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.

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• So, therefore, the design was to go back with a water system like what's in this building.
• 25.440><c> a</c> from the beginning was to go back with a from the beginning was to go back with a water
• :26.200><c> like</c><00:15:26.400><c> what's</c><00:15:26.600><c> in</c><00:15:26.680><c> this</c> water
• system like what's in this water system like what's in this building. building. building.
• Uh, so the change from what is called a VRF system to a regular water system at that point became just

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with the pledge and prayer, a roll call established quorum, and members announced a Veterans Caucus meeting to follow the session. The committee also recognized distinguished veteran Joe Mash Masterson of Bardstown, who was praised for his Army service, long-time advocacy for veterans, and leadership in the American Legion and local veteran organizations. Masterson thanked his family, the American Legion Post 121, and the VA staff, and several members offered remarks honoring his service and the committee’s practice of recognizing veterans. The committee then briefly addressed a referred administrative regulation, 017 KAR 001 030, which leadership described as technical updates to existing policy; no vote was taken. After that, members heard testimony from KDVA and Finance and Administration officials on the ongoing HVAC replacement project at the Radcliffe Veteran Center. Officials said the system had been problematic for years, that design work began early to accelerate the project, and that the work was complicated by the need to replace the system in an operating nursing facility. They explained that the project was bid in March, awarded to Less Mechanical, and that protective measures, shop drawings, and equipment orders were underway. Committee members pressed officials on why the problem had taken so long to resolve, why the original system had been installed, whether the issue had been communicated regularly, and whether the state should be paying for a replacement in a relatively new facility. Officials said the original system’s components and warranties had failed, that they had tried to replace parts before moving to a full replacement, and that the system’s manufacturer and quality differed from a similar facility in Glasgow that had not had the same issues. They said the current phase one contract was about $6 million, with the remaining funds held for phase two to restore full occupancy; phase two design was nearly complete and could be bid later if funding is approved. Officials estimated phase one completion around January 2026 and full completion around March 2027, depending on funding and scheduling.

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• This bill supports the Department of Water Resources in achieving 100% clean energy procurement.
• Water agencies do use energy.
• It's a good, common-sense water-energy bill, and I respectfully request an aye vote.
• This bill is sponsored by the state water contractors.
• Assembly Bill 1873 by Assembly Member Bennett, relating to water.

Summary: The Assembly convened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled a large procedural and floor agenda. Members suspended rules for adjournments in memory, guest introductions, and expedited committee action, rereferred AB 1199 to Health and AB 2728 to Local Government, and removed several items from calendars or returned bills to the Senate at authors’ requests. The chamber then moved through concurrence and third-reading files, with many measures passing on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, including AB 230 on Pierce’s disease control, AB 1636 on a Cerritos College seamless enrollment pilot, AB 1982 on alcoholic beverages, AB 2120 on school district employees, AB 2413 on political reform and billboard use, AB 2437 and AB 2453 on vehicles, AB 2596 on housing, AB 1760 and AB 1873 on technical clarifications, AB 2312 on tidelands, AB 2390 on housing cleanup, AB 2685 and AB 2778 on agriculture, and ACR 194 on Women’s Equality Day. The Assembly also adopted several resolutions and Senate measures. HR 112 designating Black Music Month drew extensive remarks about Black artists’ influence and was adopted with 62 coauthors. HR 132 declaring September Young Women’s Reproductive Health Awareness Month was adopted with 50 coauthors. SJR 8 urging federal immigration reform passed 45-2, with supporters emphasizing immigrant contributions and the need to modernize the registry system. SCR 7 on permanent standard time was debated at length, with supporters citing health benefits and opponents warning about darker mornings and voter intent; the resolution ultimately passed 41-3 after a roll call. Other Senate bills passed included SB 105 on penny rounding for local agencies, SB 928 on AI guardrails in CSU classrooms, SB 1038 on CalPERS audit notices, SB 308 on community college reporting, SB 1172 on tax-sharing consultant fees, SB 1159 on AI-generated public participation, SB 1055 on flood project procurement, SB 1285 on juvenile dismissals, SB 1274 on industrial cities and transportation funding, SB 965 easing library card access for 16- and 17-year-olds, SB 1375 creating a narrow CEQA exemption for certain transit projects, SB 952 on clean energy accounting for water agencies, and SB 917 expanding farmers market wine sales eligibility. Several measures drew notable opposition or discussion. On SB 965, one member objected that the bill should preserve parental decision-making, while supporters argued it would remove an unnecessary barrier to library access. On SB 952, one member criticized state energy policy and the bill’s project labor agreement, but the measure still passed 64-1. On SB 1375, supporters framed the bill as reducing duplicative environmental review for major transit projects like Diridon Station while preserving other protections. The chamber also added coauthors to consent-calendar resolutions and adopted the second-day consent calendar items without objection. The meeting concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric L. Washington Jr., Ivan Garza, Darryl Preston Jackson, Richard “Dick” Oliphant, and former Madera Mayor Santos Garcia. Members described Washington as a community leader and peacemaker, Garza as a young athlete whose life was cut short, Jackson as a mentor and founder of the 1020 Club, Oliphant as a civic leader who helped shape the Coachella Valley, and Garcia as a labor advocate and public servant who fought for working families and helped reopen Madera Community Hospital. The Assembly observed moments of silence in their honor before adjourning.

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• Today is Wednesday, March 12th, and this is the Committee on Water and Land on its agenda items and the
• From mauka to makai and in between: land, water, fish, birds, you name it, we've done it.
• </c><01:05:42.000><c> and</c> when I came back to to cheer water and when I came back to to cheer water
• The Committee on Water and Land is going into decision-making on its agenda items.
• water and land<01:16:33.400><c> committee</c>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard confirmation nominations for several DLNR-related boards and commissions, including GM 530 for Karen Ono to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, GM 582 for Jay Kenan to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission, and GM 584 for Adrien Trulock to the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board. The chair repeatedly noted the volunteer nature of these positions and said the committee would take up decision-making after hearing all nominees. Testimony and comments for each nominee were generally supportive, with agency representatives praising their preparation, experience, and willingness to serve. For Karen Ono, DLNR and several supporters from Kauai testified in favor, describing her as highly prepared and effective on the board. Senators questioned her about DLNR land use, especially state lands near rail stations and whether they should be used for affordable housing rather than commercial development. Ono said she had not taken a board position on those specific proposals because they had not yet come before the board, but she acknowledged the importance of housing and infrastructure. She also responded to questions about DLNR’s management of transferred agricultural lands, saying concerns about the department’s ability to manage such lands had been raised before and remain relevant. One senator expressed strong reservations about the nomination based on the land-use answers. For Jay Kenan, the NARS Commission testimony focused on the commission’s role in advising on land management and conservation policy. Kenan said he hoped to continue helping evaluate properties and policies, and he identified funding and staffing as the main challenge. DLNR staff explained that the position supporting NARS had been abolished and that the department had limited capacity to restore it because other priorities, such as fire-related positions, were taking precedence. The committee also discussed a separate bill affecting Legacy Lands funding through conveyance tax revenues, with members and agency staff expressing concern that the measure could reduce support for land संरक्षण efforts. For Adrien Trulock, SHPD and DLNR staff strongly supported the nomination, citing her preservation background and experience with historic properties. Members discussed the importance of her expertise for reviewing nominations and appeals and for helping with preservation planning. The committee also raised broader concerns about delays in historic-place designations and the difference between state and federal review processes; SHPD explained that board approval places a property on the state register, while federal National Register review can still require revisions and cause delays. No final votes or confirmations were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• families, The state providing childcare and after-school programs for working families, swim lessons, water
• or BOEM, 34 permits would be issued for offshore lease sales across 1.27 billion acres of federal waters
• Even as we feed and fuel the nation, we must realize that food grows where water flows.
• Even as we feed and fuel the nation, we must realize that food grows where water flows.
• His roots in California ran deep, from his great-great-grandfather Swiftwater Bill Waters, who settled

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and later welcomed officials from the city of Lindsay. The chamber then moved through confirmations for Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission; all three appointments were confirmed after roll calls. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of bills and resolutions without objection. On the floor, senators debated Senate Joint Resolution 12 opposing federal offshore oil and gas leasing off California. Supporters argued offshore drilling would threaten coastal environments and public participation, while opponents said California’s energy shortages and affordability problems require more in-state production. The resolution passed. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118 urging release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99 declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day, with broad praise for the state’s agricultural industry and concerns raised about water, farmland loss, and farmworker treatment. Finally, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 100 designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to highlight child sexual abuse prevention, mandated reporting, and survivor support. The chamber then adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman, honoring their service and community impact. The session concluded with announcements of upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and notice that the Senate would reconvene on April 27, 2026.

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• Okay, for this one, we've been contacted by the Board of Water Supply.
• For this one, Board of Water Supply has contacted us.
• </c><00:03:37.599><c> They</c> contacted by board of water supply.
• They contacted by board of water supply.
• And this is the Commission on Water Resource Management, and has to do with the Kapolei aquifer system

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• kids and minivans that they move around in, but they still would like to have clean air and clean water
• /c> would like to have uh clean air and would like to have uh clean air and clean<03:08:06.399><c> water
• </c> clean water um in their district. clean water um in their district.
• House Bill 1324 by Representative McCormick and Gilchrist and Senator Daugherty concerning regulation
• of the Division of concerning regulation of the Division of Professions<04:56:07.120><c> and</c><04:

Keywords: 981, all

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• I'm muddying the waters. Thank you so much. Yeah, I am catching up.
• <00:27:34.960><c> I'm</c><00:27:35.080><c> muddying</c><00:27:35.559><c> the</c><00:27:35.880><c> waters
• </c><00:27:36.880><c> thank</c> 17 right I'm muddying the waters thank 17 right I'm muddying the waters
• There are a lot of rules and regulations at the federal level, at the state level, at the Executive Council
• There are a lot of rules and regulations at the federal level, at the state level, at the Executive Council

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: Finance Division 3 met for a work session on House Bill 519, which concerns funding for Waypoint. The chair noted general support for the organization but said the bill would likely need to be suspended and folded into the budget process because the committee did not yet know available revenues or what amount, if any, could be committed. Kya Fox, director of the Division for Behavioral Health, testified that the department supports the bill and the program, explaining that it had been funded with other available funds, including $100,000 for 2024 and $400,000 for 2025, under a contract running through June 30 of this year. She said the shelter serves a unique population of young adults and is part of the department’s children’s system of care and Mission Zero efforts to reduce barriers to psychiatric discharge and emergency department use. Members questioned Fox and Waypoint representatives about the budget placement of the request, the difference between the efficiency budget and prioritized needs, and whether state budget documents would show any internal Waypoint revenues. Fox said the request appears as a general fund item and that the state would not see Waypoint’s internal financial operations in the budget. A legislative member explained that prioritized needs are critical services already in place but not necessarily included in the efficiency budget, and another member said the distinction is not strictly applied. The committee also raised a separate question about how DHHS would handle any future state or federal restrictions on DEI practices; Fox said that was a question for department leadership and legal staff, but that the department follows state law and contract requirements. Waypoint CEO Bor Alvare and Director Mandy Lancaster then described the shelter and related services. They said the shelter serves ages 18 to 24, is a 14-bed open-room facility with half walls, and is staffed overnight by two full-time workers. They said admission is first come, first served, with some vulnerability factors considered, and that they do not discriminate by race, gender, or sexual orientation. They reported no known incidents of sexual violence, though some youth are turned away each night because the shelter is full. They also explained that Waypoint provides broader services beyond the shelter, including outreach, drop-in centers, housing support, rental assistance, and family mediation, and said they serve about 400 youth and young adults in Manchester alone. The discussion ended with questions about whether lowering the upper age limit would affect the program; Waypoint said most residents are already in the 18-to-23 range, but that housing shortages make the current age span important for helping young adults avoid chronic homelessness.

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• Now, the changes that were made, they do protect the public trust as to waters coming in, waters going
• Now, the changes that were made, they do protect the public trust as to waters coming in, waters going
• Now, the changes that were made, they do protect the public trust as to waters coming in, waters going
• Now, the changes that were made, they do protect the public trust as to waters coming in, waters going
• </c> protect the public trust as to waters protect the public trust as to waters coming<00:15:30.399>

Keywords: 958, all

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• So, House Bill 651 makes necessary improvements to the Kentucky Waters program that we set up back in
• Necessary improvements to the Kentucky Waters program that we set up back in 2024.
• Uh, this is the structure of the Waters program itself.
• structure<00:09:24.720><c> of</c><00:09:24.920><c> the</c><00:09:25.080><c> W</c><00:09:25.440><c> Waters
• </c><00:09:25.880><c> program</c> structure of the W Waters program structure of the W Waters program

Committee: House Appropriations & Revenue

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:15 HB 503 Discussion 00:01:30 HB 503 Vote 00:05:30 HB 651 Discussion 00:07:15 HB 651 Vote 00:10:25, 958, all

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• our cities and towns, large and small, to manage solid waste in ways that protect public health, our water
• collection, recycling, cleanup, public education, and programs that reduce contaminants that enter our water
• increased fee for all that new equipment that they're trying to do to get out the microplastics out of water
• amount of forever chemicals if I'm Using the right vernacular, that would be in our soil and in our water
• Senator Bourne, I appreciate your efforts to Minimize the forever chemicals in our soil and water.

Bills: SB2106 , SB1471 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1619

Committee: Senate Local and County Government

Keywords: zoning, municipal compensation, property rights, financial impact, reversion ordinance, solid waste management, municipal authority, regulatory fees, waste reduction, environmental impact, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants, racially restrictive covenants, housing discrimination, Fair Housing Act, plats, subdivision plats, residential additions, county clerk, municipal ordinance

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• Department of Corrections covers air quality, water quality, division of chemistry, and municipal facilities
• to do with Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding for small and disadvantaged communities water
• And I just wanted to mention the work that was done on that certification program for wastewater and water
• Wastewater and water treatment individuals.
• There's a shortage of certified operators across the state in the municipalities and the rural water

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to consider three measures, beginning with Senate Bill 2016 for Job Service. Testimony described Job Service’s workforce, unemployment insurance, and labor market functions, its long-term reduction in FTEs and budget, and its reliance on federal funding that does not keep pace with inflation. The bill included funding for an additional FTE for the H-2A housing inspection program, continued support for the JP3 offender placement pilot, and one-time funding for IT and mainframe costs tied to a system modernization effort. The committee approved the bill 20-0, with Representative Swiontek named as carrier. The committee then discussed Senate Bill 2305, which would allow family members to be paid as caregivers for certain young people with disabilities instead of only licensed outside providers. Members noted the specialized, 24-hour nature of the care, workforce shortages, waiting lists, and the potential to avoid more expensive institutional care. Questions focused on how the program would be structured, including certification requirements and whether it would remain a pilot or become part of the broader human services budget. The committee passed the bill 20-0, with Representative Roar as carrier and Representative Nelson available as backup. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 2024 for the Department of Environmental Quality. The House change was limited to increased special-fund support for water and wastewater operator certification testing to expand availability, while the Senate version already included added FTEs for emerging contaminants and fuel inspection work. Members discussed federal funding uncertainty, including IIJA and ARPA-related concerns, but the department said its major projects, including the new laboratory, were not currently in jeopardy. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended 22-0, with Representative Berg as carrier.