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AR
Transcript Highlights:
- providers enrolled in the Medicaid, Medicaid waiver, and Our Kids programs, and licenses, surveys, and regulates
- one use for the FSP facility is to be able to store that, to be able to continue to store pallets of water
- for our water missions around the state that pop up pretty frequently.
Committee:
All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- It does nothing to address education, health care, housing, safety, or water.
- If recorders have changed their position on any bill, that is fine with me, because we carry the water
- Um, follow-up question: What rules, regulations, or laws do the IMF set that the U.S. is required to
Summary:
The committee convened with roll call, member and staff introductions, and a review of amendment deadlines and decorum rules. Members also suspended the committee rule on late-distributed amendments to allow consideration of a Kolodin amendment. The chair then moved to the agenda bills, beginning with HCM 2001, a memorial urging Congress and the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization and asking Arizona agencies to monitor related organizations. Testimony on HCM 2001 was sharply divided, with supporters arguing the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR are linked to terrorism and Sharia law, and opponents calling the memorial discriminatory, unsupported by evidence, and an attack on Muslim civil rights organizations and free speech. The committee voted 4-3 to pass HCM 2001 out of committee.
The committee then heard HCM 2002, which urges a federal review of CAIR for possible foreign terrorist organization designation and supports related congressional action. Testimony again split along similar lines: opponents, including CAIR representatives, a veteran, and community members, said the measure was scapegoating, lacked legal basis, and would stigmatize Muslim communities; supporters cited the Holy Land Foundation case, FBI concerns, and alleged ties between CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Hamas. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to pass HCM 2002 out of committee. Following a brief recess, the committee took up HB 2009, which would prohibit committees primarily organized to influence constitutional amendments from accepting foreign national contributions and require disclosure of out-of-state funding. The sponsor said the bill was intended to improve transparency and keep constitutional initiatives focused on Arizona voters; members discussed whether the measure should apply to all ballot initiatives and how donor verification would work. HB 2009 was also approved 4-3.
The committee then began HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election procedures, including citizenship requirements for voting, limits on foreign contributions to candidate and ballot measure campaigns, government-issued ID requirements, and changes to early voting and mail ballot rules. The committee adopted a late amendment after procedural discussion, and the sponsor described the resolution as a broad election-security reform modeled on Florida. Members raised concerns that the proposal could reduce access, increase lines, and create confusion for mail voters, while the sponsor argued it would improve security and voter confidence. The transcript cuts off during this bill’s discussion, before final action is shown.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Water supplies for the South Plains would be something, and affordable health care.
- should be focused on the real and urgent challenges Texans are facing: flood and disaster mitigation, water
- whenever the state legislatures had a favorite measure to carry, they would take care to mold their regulations
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
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and dispensed with the reading of the previous day’s journal. The chamber then spent much of the session on recognitions, including a visit from the Texas Police Chiefs Association and the introduction of Dr. Joshua Splinter as Doctor of the Day. Senators offered remarks honoring the chiefs’ service and welcoming Dr. Splinter and Dr. Sarah Jethro to the chamber.
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 16, sponsored by Senators Miles, West, Alvarado, and Cook, designating January 29, 2025 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the State Capitol. Senators Miles and West highlighted the sorority’s history, service work, and Texas members, and the resolution was adopted without objection. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 9 by Senator Perry recognizing American Public Works Association Day, and Senate Resolution 10 congratulating Heather Keister on being named Engineer of the Year by the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Senator Perry emphasized the importance of public works and infrastructure, and praised Keister’s engineering work and contributions to West Texas.
The Senate also recognized a Brownsville delegation and celebrated Brownsville Day at the Capitol, with Senator Hinojosa of Nueces speaking about the city’s history and community spirit. Additional resolutions, including Senate Resolution 13 and Senate Resolution 18, were adopted without objection. The chamber then approved a motion to suspend Senate Rule 11.13 so committees could meet during the reading and referral of bills. Announcements followed, including a Finance Committee hearing and a Senate Democratic Caucus meeting, and the Senate recessed until Monday, February 3, for bill reading and referral, then adjourned until Tuesday, February 4.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Capital Investment Cmte hears St. Paul bonding requests for sports facility upgrades 3/20/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What are your costs for water?
- What are your costs for water?
- With regard to water, we have a water reuse facility that takes rainwater off the operation and maintenance
- we have a water reuse and uh reuse water we have a water reuse and uh reuse facility<00:14:49.880><c
- We're talking about water here. We're talking about bridges.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- instead of 100 percent going in there, five... 0.45% went to the Legacy Fund, outdoor heritage, clean water
- My district actually needs a lot of money for a water filtration system, and the need for that is just
- The Clean Water Fund, the committee typically makes a biennial appropriation, so we can spread it over
- two years as long as we're keeping a 5% reserve each year, so it's a little lighter on Clean Water.
- reduction compared to what the Outdoor Heritage Council made recommendations on and what the Clean Water
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- What impact do I have to be thinking about for habitat, recreation, water, etc.?
- What impact do I have to be thinking about for habitat, recreation, water, etc.?
- What impact do I have to be thinking about for habitat, recreation, water, etc.?
- What impact do I have to be thinking about for habitat, recreation, water, etc.?
- What impact do I have to be thinking about for habitat, recreation, water, etc.?
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 10th, 2025 at 01:45 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- soil and water districts and private individuals across the state.
- Soil and Water Conservation Commission down to the individual districts.
- Well, I was talking about the cost of those... water samples.
- New Mexico's water is the San Juan River.
- I mean, that's putting the kid to go get water at the soccer field.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Their infrastructure, the way that they still get water, is a wood flume.
- I mean, it is a wood flume that can burn down at any point that supplies water to over 50,000 people.
- You know, I shouldn't be able to say that the Matterhorn is how my community gets water.
- I mean, it is a wood flume that can burn down at any point that supplies water to over 50,000 people.
- You know, I shouldn't be able to say that the matter horn is how my community gets water.
Summary:
The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills. SB 457 would direct HCD to develop statistical formulas based on historical development data to help cities complete housing element site inventories, with the author and supporters arguing it would make RHNA compliance more realistic and less costly; the California Building Industry Association opposed, and the bill was later approved on a 7-1 vote. SB 904 would codify and expand wildfire-rebuilding coordination and reporting practices used after recent fires, with supporters saying it would speed recovery and opponents questioning the need for additional reporting; it passed 11-1. The committee also took up SB 1091, which would create a state acquisition-and-preservation program for unsubsidized affordable housing to prevent displacement; it drew broad support from housing and tenant groups and passed 9-1, with members emphasizing preservation as a key housing strategy.
Members also considered SB 1267, which would require EV charger installers in common-interest developments to indemnify associations during installation and make homeowners responsible for costs arising from use of privately owned chargers. The bill was presented as a follow-up to prior HOA-related EV charging legislation, with support from HOA, EV, and climate groups and opposition from the California Association of Realtors pending amendments; it passed 10-0. SB 1117 would clarify that ADU impact fees above the 750-square-foot exemption are charged only on the portion above that threshold, not the entire unit, and supporters said it would remove a fee cliff that discourages slightly larger ADUs. Cities, special districts, and fire agencies opposed or opposed unless amended, citing infrastructure funding concerns, but the bill passed 10-0 after extensive debate.
The committee also heard SB 1361, which would prevent local governments from taking actions to avoid SB 79 transit-oriented housing requirements at existing or planned transit stops. Supporters from L.A. Metro, labor, and housing groups said it would protect transit investments and jobs, while the City of Burbank opposed; the bill passed 9-0. Two consent items, SB 722 and SB 1426, were approved without discussion. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly stressed the goals of streamlining housing production, preserving existing affordable homes, and reducing barriers to rebuilding and transit-oriented development.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 14th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So essentially, if you're sort of a little small water group, water district board back home, they make
- Before I got here, I was the director of board relations for our water board, and studying... ...director
- of board relations for our water board.
- I'm thinking about all these little fire boards, water boards, rec boards, have websites or anything,
- have about 300 municipalities, and we have thousands of special districts—fire, drainage, hospital, water
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Summary:
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 14 with a quorum and heard several recommitted public-records and government-transparency bills, along with one local audit bill and one campaign-solicitation bill. HB 55 by Rep. Villio would prohibit intentional public disclosure of juror identifying information and create a public records exception; after adopting technical amendments, the committee reported it favorably as amended. HB 608 by Rep. Chassion would make documents tied to intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing programs confidential; supporters said it protects student-athletes and institutional competitiveness, while the Louisiana Press Association argued it would shield public money and reduce transparency. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote of 9-3.
HB 1045 by Rep. LaCombe would raise the audit threshold for certain local auditees in a limited parish-specific application, with an amendment tying annual audits to entities in Pointe Coupee Parish above a revised revenue level and indexing the threshold to CPI. Committee members and local-government groups said the change would reduce unnecessary audit costs for small water and special districts while preserving oversight; it was reported favorably as amended. HB 1035 by Rep. Beham would add penalties for exploitative campaign fundraising aimed at elderly people; supporters described scam-like tactics and recurring withdrawals, while some members questioned how it would be enforced and whether existing fraud laws already covered the conduct. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably by a 7-5 vote.
HB 1049 by Rep. Owen would tighten open-meetings requirements by improving notice posting, minutes, and training expectations for those presiding over public bodies. Supporters said it would help volunteers and small boards comply with the law, while the Police Jury Association raised cost and staffing concerns for thousands of local entities; the bill was reported favorably. HB 1177 by Rep. Zerang would create a public-records exemption for personal information related to hunting and fishing lottery licenses, prompted by concerns that lottery winners could be harassed by animal-rights activists; it was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, two other bills were deferred at the sponsors’ request, and the committee adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Apr 7th, 2026
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a cooling water issue.
- The water is yellow and brown. The water is yellow and brown.
- Clean water is a necessity, not an option.
- The water is yellow and brown. It has stained the residents' clothing.
- Clean water is a necessity, not an option.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Keywords:
homelessness, homeless, unsheltered, unhoused, shelter rights, anti-camping, anti-loitering, public space, public land, encampment, sleeping in public, life-sustaining activities, right to rest, right to sleep, vehicle dwelling, RV living, tiny home, civil rights, municipal liability, affirmative defense
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And the last really big change that happened last year was adding $30 million ongoing for water resources
- funds at the local level and at the state level, and another $10 million for water projects, clean water
- And I'm asking that question because I'm thinking ahead: we're not having a very good water year.
- Water Pollution Control Fund stays with the fund.
- Water pollution control fund stays with the fund.
Summary:
The committee received a broad budget overview from Legislative Services staff on the state’s fiscal position, focusing on the general fund, structural balance, cash reconciliation, and the governor’s budget recommendations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Staff explained that projected revenues are below the current budgeted level, creating a need for either budget reductions or the use of cash balances and reserve funds to maintain balance. They reviewed major drivers of spending growth over recent years, including Medicaid expansion, public schools, the State Public Defender, IT services, and water resources, and noted that these statutory and ongoing obligations are crowding out other spending. Members also discussed the governor’s proposed use of interest earnings and reserve balances from several funds, the Budget Stabilization Fund cap, and the policy question of whether changes to fund interest allocations would require legislation or could be handled through appropriation language.
The committee also reviewed current-year adjustments, including supplementals, rescissions, deficiency warrants, and the governor’s proposed holdbacks. Specific items discussed included public school enrollment adjustments, the proposed rescission of Empowering Parents funding, Medicaid growth and provider rate changes, Department of Corrections costs tied to inmate placement and medical services, invasive species treatment funding, and a possible tax conformity impact tied to federal law changes. Members asked about fire suppression deficiency funding, the use of reserve balances, and the difference between current-law and governor-recommended spending levels. Staff emphasized that the governor’s budget relies on short-term money and reserve transfers to smooth the current deficit, while the legislature must decide whether to follow that approach or make deeper structural changes.
Later, staff provided an overview of the budget hearing process and the Legislative Budget Book, explaining the standard reports, agency organization charts, fund analyses, performance measures, and five-year snapshots that committees will use during hearings. Another presentation clarified the difference between deficiency warrants and supplemental appropriations, noting that deficiency warrants cover certain last-year expenses authorized by statute, while supplementals adjust the current-year appropriation and can apply to general, dedicated, or federal funds. The committee then heard a detailed presentation on state health insurance costs, including rising medical claims, reserve balances, the 80/20 employee-employer cost split, and projected FY 2027 premium increases. Members asked about school district participation in the state plan, the role of the insurance carrier contract, and whether broader participation could lower costs. No votes were taken during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Securing Human Services / Strengthening Election Integrity / Legislating Legacy Jun 8th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Preservation of our environment, clean water, our airs as well, and also arts and culture.
- Preservation of our environment, clean water, our airs as well, and also arts and culture.
- Senator, welcome to Senate Spotlight. the state's clean air and water, art, the state's clean air and
- water, art, and<00:17:43.919><c> cultural</c><00:17:44.320><c> heritage.
- and the environment and and uh water and the environment and and then<00:19:15.840><c> also</c><00:19
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the nominations of David Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Peopl Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- the water and food security, undermining the economic development in the region, which is important.
- We know water is the key to life.
- They're moving in this water issue right now out west, but if you go back and look at the They killed
- The water supply that we have which is the basis of life as you said is very dangerous.
- I'm going to ask quickly about speaking of water the PRC's reckless coercive aggressive activities to
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Keywords:
committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy
Summary:
The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- urging the Congress of the United States to authorize a reliability report on Marine Highway 65 and the Water
- marine highway 65 reliability report on marine highway 65 and<00:13:57.680><c> the</c><00:13:57.839><c> water
- ><00:13:58.079><c> resources</c><00:13:58.560><c> development</c><00:13:58.959><c> act</c> and the water
- resources development act and the water resources development act of<00:13:59.440><c> 2026.
- urging the Congress of the United States to authorize a reliability report on Marine Highway 65 and the Water
Committee:
House Rules
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So anything that uses any pivot system that waters or electricity is used. >> Irrigation. >> So irrigation
- So anything that uses any pivot system that waters or electricity is used. >> Irrigation. >> So irrigation
- So anything that uses any pivot system that waters or electricity is used. >> Irrigation. >> So irrigation
- So anything that uses any pivot system that waters or electricity is used. >> Irrigation. >> So irrigation
- We are adjourned. >> Any pivot system that waters or electricity is used. >> Irrigation. >> So irrigation
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, diapers, baby supplies, baby formula, baby bottles, baby wipes, breast pump, breast milk pumping equipment, lactation, nursing bra, nursing pads, maternity wear, pregnancy clothing, postpartum clothing, menstrual products, tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual cups
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Feb 10th, 2026
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- local governments and the challenges for them to keep up with their infrastructure, meaning their water
- recognize that it's an ambitious ask, but I know statewide we have huge financial challenges around water
- And so I absolutely want that to be in the conversation when we talk about water budgets going forward
- This is one of many water bills we are seeing this year. Obviously, we should.
- This is one of many water bills we are seeing this year.
Keywords:
housing, infrastructure, water projects, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, economic development, zero-interest loans, clawback provision, local contractors, Olympics, funding, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, local businesses, revolving fund, event hosting, SB1525, tourism, recreation, conference, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission
Summary:
The Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee met for its first meeting of the session and reviewed several bills related to infrastructure planning, tourism, housing, workforce data, and event incentives. The chair also announced committee procedures, including a request that amendments be submitted 24 hours in advance and a decision to lay over Senate Bill 264. Senator Mann presented SB 260, creating the Oklahoma Infrastructure Long Range Planning Commission within the Department of Commerce to coordinate long-term infrastructure planning across state, local, tribal, and utility stakeholders; it passed 8-1. Senator Frix presented SB 1525, allowing the Department of Tourism and Recreation to contract with private entities for an annual statewide tourism and recreation conference up to $75,000; it passed 9-0. Senator Kirt presented SB 1332, aimed at helping cities address housing growth and infrastructure needs through a one-time pot of low- or no-interest loans for water, sewer, and storm sewer projects; it passed 8-1.
Senator Coleman presented SB 1998, which would expand the Quality Events Act so smaller communities can define qualifying events and use program funds for items such as equipment; members discussed whether the bill would support existing or new events, and it passed 9-0. Chairwoman Thompson presented SB 1771, authorizing the Oklahoma Workforce Commission to collect workforce development funding and expenditure metrics from agencies and to hire outside counsel when needed because of data-collection workload; it passed 9-0. She also presented SB 1378, creating the Olympics and Oklahoma revolving fund, with discussion that funding requests would later go through the budget process; it passed 9-0.
Thompson then presented SB 1919, increasing the cumulative inducement limit in the Oklahoma Tourism Development Act from $30 million to $60 million. She said the current cap is being reached and that the program supports projects that generate sales tax revenue and visible community development, while members asked for more detail on prior uses and program outcomes; it passed 9-0. Finally, SB 2018 was laid over because amendments were not ready in time. The committee adjourned after noting the meeting moved quickly.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- TOGETHER WE HAVE MORE THAN QUADRUPLED THE FUNDING FOR EVERGLADES RESTORATION AND WATER QUALITY.
- WE HAVE COMPLETED A RECORD NUMBER OF PROJECTS AND TRIPLED THE WATER STORAGE CAPACITY THROUGHOUT THE GLADES
- NOW AS THE SEMINOLE WIND BLOWS FROM THE OKEECHOBEE UP TO MICANOPY WATER FLOWS SOUTH FROM FLORIDA BAY
- WHERE'S FLORIDA WATERS ARE BETTER AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES ARE PROTECTED FROM THE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTED
- WATER INTO THE SURROUNDING ESTUARIES.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- He is red running into water, born for water flows together.
- Prohibiting the use of water other than recycled or reclaimed water to irrigate non-functional turf on
- Bill 85, having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the House Agriculture, Water
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Joe Schomacker (R - Luverne) departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We needed that water project to be in Luverne so that we had a safe and reliable source of water.
- that they can because they have the water that they need.
- ,</c><00:07:09.600><c> my</c> to get that, now we have water, my to get that, now we have water, my cleaning
- </c> have the water that they need. have the water that they need.
- It’s great for our relationship because we don’t—it’s oil and water most of the time, but it’s also a