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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is primarily due to the fact that infants are not strong enough to pull their head out of the water
- must include the increased risk of drowning for infants and toddlers in bathtubs, pools, and other water
- the importance of constant supervision of infants and children when they are around water.
- seeking to empower caregivers with the knowledge and tools they need to keep children safe around water
- tragedies are preventable with the right knowledge, education, and tools to keep kids safe around water
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public comment on several health and human services funding concerns before moving through a series of bills. Testimony at the start focused on the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, with a client warning that proposed changes to eligibility and drug access could disrupt care for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS, and urging the Legislature to intervene. Another speaker asked for support for the iBudget waiver, saying provider costs have risen and requesting about a 7% increase for direct support professionals to help stabilize the developmental disabilities workforce.
The committee then unanimously reported favorably several bills. SB 428 expanded Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7, based on drowning-prevention recommendations. SB 68 required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligned reporting dates with the House version. SB 1718 changed the definition of when an adult visitor in an out-of-home placement becomes a non-visitor, reducing repeated background checks, made the Step Into Success pilot permanent, adjusted foster youth stipends, and created a best-practices program within the Florida Institute for Child Welfare.
The committee also approved SB 606, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials provided to new parents and requires hospitals and birthing centers to document compliance; members highlighted bathtub drownings as a key concern. SB 96 expanded eligibility for the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program to veterans up to 400% of the federal poverty level, while an amendment removed the bill’s specific appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process. SB 340 required nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before taking the NCLEX. SB 1480 created a grandfathering process for certain health care providers in federally designated areas of critical need if an area is de-designated, to avoid disrupting patient-provider relationships. All bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned at the end of the agenda.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Food, clean water, electricity, and medical care have been systematically cut off.
- When he first announced at a Northern California Water Association meeting, many were a surprise.
- He would talk to anyone and everyone about the water system in California, something that he knew a whole
- From agriculture and water to wildlife mitigation, forestry, and rural infrastructure, Doug understood
- He fought tirelessly for secure rural schools funding, for responsible wildfire prevention, water storage
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we had one for the Washburn raw water intake at $7.1 million.
- Originally the governor's office also wanted to have the raw water intake project at Washburn in here
- , but we wanted that to be in the Department of Water Resources budget, not in DEQ, where it should be
- And also the other issue with that one is they qualify for State Water Commission cost share at 60% of
- Water resource, I mean, that's kind of a little bit of a theme we had going on here.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, community development, infrastructure improvement, funding grants, long-term care, infrastructure loan, nursing facilities, financial assistance, North Dakota Century Code, 908, all
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met to clear several remaining bills and discussed scheduling around upcoming conference committees. The chair noted that full committee meetings would likely be held after floor session, while Thursday and Friday mornings were being reserved for conference committees. Members also discussed how conference committees would be scheduled and where they would appear on their dashboards.
The committee first took up House Bill 1577, relating to wastewater facility grants. Amendments were adopted to create a loan/line-of-credit mechanism through the Bank of North Dakota and the Department of Environmental Quality to keep two canceled federal BRIC-funded projects moving: a lagoon project in Fezenden and a wastewater treatment project in Lincoln. Members emphasized the language was intended to apply only to those projects and to preserve the possibility of federal reimbursement later. The amendment passed 16-0, and the bill as amended received a 15-1 do pass recommendation.
The committee then reconsidered House Bill 1009 and adopted an additional amendment transferring the remaining balance in the bioscience innovation grant fund to the general fund, rather than issuing another round of grants. That amendment passed 16-0, and the bill as amended also received a 16-0 do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1619, creating a long-term care facility loan fund and adjusting an existing medical facility loan program. After discussion, members amended the bill to reduce the long-term care fund cap to $10 million per project, set the interest rate at 2%, extend repayment to 30 years, and align the medical facility loan program to 2% with a 30-year term. The amendment passed 14-2, and the bill as amended received a 16-0 do pass recommendation.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Waters, I thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Oh, Senator Waters first. I saw your hand first. Uh, thanks, Mr. Chairman.
- Oh, Senator Waters first. I saw your hand first. Uh, thanks, Mr. Chairman.
- Senator Waters. Senator Waters. Yeah. Thanks, Mr. Chairman.
- Senator Waters. Yeah. Thanks, Mr. Senator Waters. Yeah. Thanks, Mr.
Committee:
Senate Finance
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 8, February 18, 2026-AM 2
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But to accomplish that, we have to be willing to regulate ourselves.
- But if the House is agreeable to this suggestion, I ask that you regulate yourselves and only speak once
- Do you know that this SNAP-Ed education teaches our kids how to boil water, gives out recipes, it's youth
- Thank you. our kids how to boil water, gives out our kids how to boil water, gives out recipes,<00:10
- We need to learn how to boil water and eat nutritiously. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- 7, and 16 to highlight this incredible resource we have, not only for agricultural technology and water
- stormwater storage; SB 1181, certified public accountants; SB 1199, veterinary medical; SB 1200, assured water
- immigration; SB 1538, living violation citation; SB 1559, rule groundwater management; SB 1560, cap water
- Your Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water has HB 2889, and your Committee on Judiciary has
- SB 1137, Natural Resources, Energy and Water. SB 1146, DCS. SB 1196, periodic.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jane Peterson, and a University of Arizona presentation featuring meteorites and space-related materials. The chamber also adopted a proclamation honoring Mama Luisa’s Italian restaurant for 70 years of family ownership and service. After routine committee and Senate message announcements, the House moved into third reading and floor action on a large number of bills.
Several bills passed on third reading, including HB 2041 on child neglect, HB 2128, HB 2251 on midwifery, HB 2342 on planned communities/HOAs, HB 2402 on emergency medical services, HB 2403 appropriating money to AHCCCS, HB 2615 on parenting time, HB 2641 on firefighting foam, HB 2673 on incarcerated persons and mental illness, HB 2700 creating a Technology First Study Committee, HB 2951 on subscription cancellation/consumer protections, HB 2991 on minors’ access to technology content, and HB 4070 on human trafficking. Members’ comments reflected support for maternal care, consumer protection, parental controls, public safety, and services for incarcerated people with mental illness, while some members raised concerns about licensing, overbreadth, or unresolved amendments. HB 4018 on county officers failed on a 26-24 vote.
The House then reconsidered and sent HB 4018 back to third reading, but a subsequent motion challenging the chair’s ruling on whether a division had been called failed. The chamber also entered additional Committee of the Whole sessions to amend and recommend passage of HB 2136 and HB 2923, both of which were reported out as amended. In later Committee of the Whole work, the House recommended passage of HB 2188, HB 2239, HB 2437, HB 2445, HB 2502, HB 2620 as amended, HB 2931 as amended, HB 4004, and HB 4064, with some bills retained on the calendar and several measures referred to engrossing. The transcript ended while the House was continuing through consent-calendar and additional Committee of the Whole proceedings.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So instead of 100% going in there, 5.4, 5% when legacy find outdoor heritage in clean water and parks
- And my district actually needs a lot of money for a water filtration system, and the need for that is
- There's a $10.4 million correction to the Outdoor Heritage Fund as well as the Clean Water Fund.
- So it's a little later on the Clean Water...
- And what the Clean Water Council made recommendations on...
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we're waiting for the water. He can take it out.
- Senator Waters will do that one. Okay, 70 second? Carson?
- Senator Waters, thank you. It would normally be ladies first, but you know, quick hand.
- Senator Pearl yields to Senator Waters.
- <00:36:57.640><c> will</c><00:36:57.839><c> take</c><00:36:58.000><c> it</c> Waters will take it Waters
Committee:
Senate Finance
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- This is an algae-based water treatment business that licensed some technology, a prototype from Sandia
- In the first year of licensing, they were able to get a prototype into the Santa Fe Municipal Water System
- to applications like dairy, helping to mitigate the negative impacts of produced water and beyond.
- How many has the water company hired?
- Do you think this technology will be able to be used in the oil and gas industry for produced water?
Committee:
House House Taxation & Revenue
Keywords:
general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Jan 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So our geotechnical engineers are primarily concerned with slope stability: landslides, water over the
- So landslides, water over the roadway that's washing away roadways.
- I have been told and received information about water being lowered in the dam so that we can maintain
- I mean, the water just kept coming in and overtopped them, and so we were challenged with communicating
- I mean, the water just kept coming in and overtopped them, and so we were challenged with communicating
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met for an organizational session and received a presentation from Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Ferries staff on recovery from the December atmospheric river storms. Committee members were introduced, and staff outlined a new process for submitting proviso and project requests through an online app, with members directed to work through their caucus policy staff. The chair also announced caucus meetings and noted staff changes for the session.
WSDOT and WSF described emergency response operations, including statewide activations, damage assessment, and the use of emergency declarations to speed repairs. Staff explained how they pursue federal reimbursement through FHWA Emergency Relief and, separately, FEMA for debris removal, while noting that permanent repairs still require environmental clearances. They reported more than 50 emergency work orders, 16 emergency contracts, about 107 road sites closed at one point, and an initial damage estimate of roughly $30 million.
Examples of storm damage and recovery included US 2 near Skykomish and Tumwater Canyon, US 12 near Naches, Highway 410, Highway 42 near Mount Baker, I-90 shoulder damage, and a major US 101 slope failure near Forks that will require longer-term geotechnical work. Members asked about environmental permitting, bridge impacts, flood coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers, and whether emergency declarations allow broader actions; staff said the declaration mainly speeds stabilization and contracting, does not change tolling authority, and does not waive environmental requirements. No votes were taken.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 21st, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- But I left my water glass.
- What I always say in the water glass, a transparent water glass, is the Trauma happens in the part of
- To fill that glass with water.
- Because the more water there is in there, the less room there is for adverse childhood experiences and
- We've had a lot of meetings here also with regards to land grants, acequias, water, and I'm sure just
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Next we go to water and natural resources. The Senate will be chairing this interim.
- The House appointments to water and natural resources. Representatives McLean, vice chair.
- Advisory appointments, food, water. Representatives Lujan, Martha Garcia.
- It was very interesting to see how the other states are dealing with water, um.
- Uh, water from the Colorado River, so it'll be interesting, it's important.
Committee:
House Legislative Council
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They drew light from kerosene lamps, and obtained water for drinking, cooking, and bathing from an outdoor
- Ron Davis served the city of Burbank as not only its general manager of water and power but as a city
- California and had a chance to speak with a recruiter about a job opportunity at Burbank Water and Power
- interesting about that story is that at the time the city was on the verge of giving up on its own water
- as he did in everything he's done in his life and he not only saved the utility but turned Burbank Water
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Natural Resource Funding Committee, January 12, 2026
Select Natural Resource Funding Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, there are some where that water drops down, the fish go out the side.
- Uh, there are some where that water drops down, the fish go out the side.
- They suck the water up right away early in the spring.
- They suck the which are water loving.
- </c> water up right away early in the spring. water up right away early in the spring.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Meeting of the Budget Conference Chairs May 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The House accepts Senate bump offer number one on budget, water projects, non-water projects, the implementing
- Water projects, non-water projects, the implementing bill, and SB 2506E related to fuel taxes.
Summary:
The Budget Conference Committee met to exchange final offers between the House and Senate on the state budget. The discussion covered multiple budget areas, including Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health Care, Justice, Pre-K through 12 Education, Higher Education, State Administration and General Government, Transportation and Economic Development, Administered Funds, and PICO, along with related implementing bills, proviso language, supplemental funding lists, and the tax package (HB 7031E). Each chamber indicated acceptance of many of the other side’s bump offers and related items, including several bills tied to petroleum, retirement, prisons, collective bargaining, and higher education.
No public testimony was taken; the chairs noted the offers had already been noticed to the public and declined to call individuals to explain them. After the exchange of offers, Senator Hooper moved to allow staff to make technical and conforming adjustments to the budget, conforming language, and tax package, and the motion was adopted without objection. The committee then closed with brief remarks from the chairs and adjourned, concluding the 2026 budget conference.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Meeting of the Budget Conference Chairs May 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- items: Agriculture and Natural Resources: The House accepts Senate bump offer number one on budget, water
- projects, non-water projects, the implementing bill, and SB 2506E.
- Water projects, non-water projects, the implementing bill, and SB 2506E related to fuel taxes.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Meeting of the Budget Conference Chairs May 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- items: Agriculture and Natural Resources: the House accepts Senate bump offer number one on budget, water
- projects, non-water projects, the implementing bill, and SB 2506E.
- Water projects, non-water projects, the implementing bill, and SB 2506E related to fuel taxes.
Summary:
The Budget Conference Committee met to exchange final offers across the major budget areas, including agriculture and natural resources, healthcare, justice, K-12 education, higher education, state administration and general government, transportation and economic development, administered funds, and PICO. Both chambers largely accepted each other’s bump offers, proviso language, back-of-the-bill items, implementing bills, and several related bills, including measures tied to fuel taxes, petroleum, prisons, retirement, collective bargaining, taxation, and higher education. Each side also reviewed and accepted the other chamber’s supplemental funding list, while the House offered its supplemental funding list for consideration.
No public testimony was taken; the chair noted the offers had been publicly noticed and would not be explained individually. After the exchange of offers, Senator Hooper moved to allow staff to make technical and conforming adjustments to the budget and tax package, and the motion was adopted without objection. The committee then closed with brief closing remarks and adjourned, concluding the 2026 budget conference.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- There are certain regulations, and your bill is very laser-like in its approach in terms of one degree
- This challenge is compounded by strict regulation of the clinical placements by the Board of Registered
- clinical placements and the lack of qualified faculty and this challenge is compacted by strict regulation
- founded this organization within my first month of college after experiencing issues like a lack of hot water
Committee:
House Higher Education
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 20, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- problems, which, uh, I heard a client that was trying to get a loan approval for, uh, fixing their water
- So this bill, as drafted, would currently align state practices with CMS regulations, which were updated
- This bill, as drafted, would currently align state practices with CMS regulations, which were updated
- Chair's recommendation is to adopt Do's proposed amendment, which would bring the state regulations into
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met on February 20, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. HB 850, relating to condominiums, drew support from the Community Associations Institute and the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, who said it would improve owner participation, clarify voting rules, and preserve the use of proxies as a personal choice. A Zoom testifier supported the bill’s intent but warned that special meetings can be abused and suggested further amendments to address board president authority. Members asked about proxies versus electronic voting and whether the bill would reduce proxy use; no vote was taken.
The committee also heard HB 48 on coffee labeling, with the Department of Agriculture in support, and HB 1370 on taxation, where a local brewery representative supported equal tax treatment for beer served from 5-gallon kegs and larger kegs when dispensed from a faucet, arguing the bill would clarify draft beer treatment and encourage sustainability. HB 1422 on motor carriers received comments from the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of State Parks, while representatives from a community-based shuttle initiative supported the bill and said nonprofit, community-led transportation solutions should not be regulated like traditional carriers.
HB 874, relating to child performers, received support from SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and individual performers, who emphasized protecting minors’ earnings, safety, and schooling. Testimony also discussed whether to include social media influencers and whether to add annual income limits or trust-account protections; the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations said the issue was outside its wheelhouse. Later, HB 799 on healthcare drew support from health plans and HMSA, with the Department of Health requesting amendments such as a sunset date, a Maui-only pilot, and a report back before changing its position. HB 1379 on health received support from Hawaii Pacific Health, but the Hawaii Medical Board raised concerns about vague language and public-safety implications for internationally trained physicians, asking for more time to study national licensing recommendations. Finally, HB 439 on education was heard, with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board opposing the bill as drafted and warning about licensing standards and predatory third-party loans affecting J-1 teachers; the transcript ends before any action or vote on these measures.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee Mar 30th, 2026 at 10:00 am
A&B Transportation Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- from a development perspective, it may have been a little bit prohibitive when it comes to bringing water
- lab improvement grant program where many of these schools that are really dipping their toe in the water
- because this is just a little bit of a recursor on what we've discussed in the budget hearing again, water
- This is a diagram of some of the water lines. Again, we're not touching the water lines this year.
- We're just touching the non-water line infrastructure in the system, about $4 million in total costs,
Committee:
House A&B Transportation Subcommittee