Transcript Highlights:

• Real world performance data shows that distributed battery fleets coordinated at scale can deliver the
• ><c> shows</c><00:26:10.720><c> that</c> Real world performance data shows that Real world performance
• So we have an example of maybe not performing to where we would want them to do in terms of, and that
• What I've heard over time performance.
• of maybe not performing to where we<00:36:14.000><c> would</c><00:36:14.160><c> want</c><00:36:14.320

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Craft presented House File 2986, as amended with the DE6, and asked that it be laid over for possible inclusion. He described the bill as an affordability measure centered on virtual power plants, explaining that aggregating distributed energy resources such as solar panels, batteries, EVs, smart thermostats, heat pumps, and water heaters can help utilities reduce peak demand and avoid costly generation and distribution investments. He said the bill would require utilities to reduce system peak through a virtual power plant program by 5% by the end of 2028 and 10% by the end of 2032, using an independent third-party RFP process, with plans incorporated into integrated resource planning and a savings clause if requirements prove infeasible. Testimony in support came from the Department of Commerce, Vote Solar, Solar United Neighbors, Kite Rocket, and Mincia. Supporters said virtual power plants can function like grid-scale resources, lower spot-market and peak costs, improve reliability and resilience, and make better use of existing distribution infrastructure. Commerce said the approach fits an all-of-the-above strategy and noted consumer protections in the bill, including standards for contracts, disclosures, dispatch frequency, notice, opt-out, and compensation. Several supporters cited estimates of significant savings, including a national DOE estimate of 10% to 20% of peak load by 2030 and a Minnesota-specific estimate from Solar United Neighbors of about $63.5 million in savings if 10% of peak demand were met with VPPs in 2030. Committee members raised questions about how much cheaper VPPs are than peaker plants and whether utilities, especially Xcel Energy, are already implementing similar programs. Representative Baker expressed concern that the bill could move faster than the technology or market would naturally develop and asked about the risk of forcing utilities into a mandate before the economics are fully proven. In response, a Solar United Neighbors witness pointed to a fact sheet and Brattle Group-based analysis comparing VPP costs and benefits in Xcel territory, while an Xcel representative said the company has been discussing the bill with Representative Craft for months. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion, and no final vote on the bill itself was taken in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• longer periods, which improves their physical health, their mental well-being, even their academic performance
• ><00:21:05.240><c> academic</c> well-being, even their academic well-being, even their academic performance
• ><c> because</c><00:21:06.680><c> they're</c><00:21:06.800><c> able</c><00:21:07.000><c> to</c> performance
• because they're able to performance because they're able to learn<00:21:07.320><c> better</c><00:21:
• but</c><00:23:55.040><c> also</c> ...or increases in absenteeism, but also declines in student performance

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Education heard three tandem resolution packages. HCR 13 and HR 15 sought collaboration among the Department of Education, the State Public Charter School Commission, and DLNR to develop a student coral stewardship program. DOE said it was willing to work with DLNR, and DLNR supported the measure but said it did not want to be the lead agency for reporting or curriculum development because of existing reporting burdens and because it was already active in school outreach. Testimony in support was received, and the committee later amended the measure to restore DLNR as the lead for the report while keeping DOE and the Charter School Commission as collaborators. The committee then voted to pass HCR 13 HD1 and HR 15 HD1 with amendments. HCR 91 and HR 83 proposed a long-term collaborative program between DLNR and DOE to expand and sustain tree canopy coverage at public schools statewide. DLNR strongly supported the measure, DOE offered comments, and the Boys and Girls Public Health Institute testified in support, citing research on heat reduction, student health, and academic impacts of shade trees. Additional supportive testimony came from the Kaululu Nani Urban and Community Forestry Program Advisory Council and others. The committee voted to pass HCR 91 and HR 83 unamended. HCR 183 and HR 183 addressed guidance and protections related to immigration enforcement in schools. DOE said it supported the resolution but noted it already had guidance in place; the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Boys and Girls Public Health Institute, Roots for Warren Maui, ACLU, 50501 Hawaii, General Strike Hawaii, and others testified in support, emphasizing student safety, attendance, and the effects of enforcement-related fear. A committee member asked about a reported Konawaena Elementary incident, and DOE clarified that the student was not deported and the event occurred off campus, with some newspaper details said to be inaccurate. After discussion, the committee deferred HCR 183 for further work with DOE and the Board of Education on definitions, enforcement, and guidance.

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• It allows PAs to prescribe Schedule II medication for 72 hours only, and allows PAs to perform driver's
• It allows PAs to prescribe Schedule II medication for 72 hours only, and allows PAs to perform driver's
• So, probably add that in there so that they can not only perform the vision test, but also be able to
• <c> vision</c><00:20:00.320><c> test,</c><00:20:00.680><c> but</c><00:20:01.120><c> also</c> only perform
• the vision test, but also only perform the vision test, but also be<00:20:01.520><c> able</c><00:20:

Committee: House Health Services

Keywords: 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:17 - Discussion of 26RS SB 137 07:15 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SB 137 09:42 - Discussion of 26RS SB 147 10:48 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SB 147 11:56 - Discussion of 26RS SB 56 13:48 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SB 56 14:43 - Discussion of 26RS SB 116 20:17 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SB 116 21:23 - Adjournment, 958, all

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• Corbin, who will graduate having won four state titles in four varsity seasons and had standout performances
• Led by seniors Tyler Davis and Alden Smith, the Highlanders delivered an outstanding performance, finishing
• The flag, the planes that flew over, and then the beautiful performance by Bad Bunny.
• The halftime performance was Bono and U2. They're Irish. They're not Americans, they're Irish.
• Speaker, is that during Bono's performance, U2's performance in the stadium in New Orleans, the Universal

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• individual's mental status, which by their very nature turns on the individual's mental health records and evaluations
• And if concerns are identified, referred for further evaluation.
• Sweeping requirements affect all vehicles and should be carefully evaluated.
• Requirements affect all vehicles and should be carefully evaluated to ensure they remain within constitutional
• been finally decided, or what is the... requirements affect all vehicles and should be carefully evaluated

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In their view, teaching young people to critically evaluate content and understand data practices is
• So the goal here is a global lens, not purely a domestic lens, that guide and help evaluate how our systems
• So the goal here is a global lens, not purely a domestic lens, that guide and help evaluate how our systems
• iterative deployment is how we think about this, which is to say we restrict and then learn and evaluate
• We have... ...and evaluate to one of our prior panelists.

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Secondly, we would note that it's hard to evaluate this program because there's not a lot of details
• bi-directional charging and adopting any vehicle requirements that may be appropriate based on that evaluation
• bi-directional charging and adopting any vehicle requirements that may be appropriate based on that evaluation
• the administration believes that our agency is the most appropriate agency to be able to not only evaluate
• And really evaluate this as a helpful tool in your budgeting. Great, thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Secondly, we would note that it's hard to evaluate this program because there's not a lot of details
• bi-directional charging and adopting any vehicle requirements that may be appropriate based on that evaluation
• bi-directional charging and adopting any vehicle requirements that may be appropriate based on that evaluation
• the administration believes that our agency is the most appropriate agency to be able to not only evaluate
• back and think: are those previous commitments still your highest priorities or not, and really evaluate

Summary: The meeting began with a budget subcommittee hearing on a proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit trailer bill. Assembly Members Ávila Farías and another member spoke in support, emphasizing union jobs, refinery investments, and the need to decarbonize aviation. The Department of Finance said the Governor’s proposal would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold in California from 2026 to 2036. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the proposal, arguing it is a relatively expensive way to reduce emissions, has uncertain environmental benefits, could significantly reduce transportation revenues, and conflicts with the spirit of voter restrictions on transportation taxes. Committee members questioned whether the credit would mainly benefit out-of-state producers, whether firms would have diesel tax liability to use the credit, and whether the proposal would shift production away from renewable diesel and raise fuel prices. Administration and CARB staff said the credit is intended to support aviation decarbonization, preserve jobs, and help keep California on track toward its 2045 climate goals. LAO and UC Berkeley testimony countered that the policy could mostly subsidize existing technologies, that feedstock supply is limited, and that the net emissions benefit may be small relative to the cost. Members also asked about the effect on local streets and roads, SHOP, and trade corridor funding; Finance estimated a $165 million annual revenue impact would reduce those programs, while LAO said the reductions would mean fewer projects over time. No vote was taken, and the chair said the issue would remain open for further discussion. The committee then moved to a zero-emission vehicle incentive trailer bill proposing a one-time $200 million appropriation to CARB for a new point-of-sale incentive program focused on first-time buyers and leases of new and used light-duty ZEVs. Supporters said the program would help offset the loss of the federal EV tax credit, maintain momentum in California’s ZEV transition, and use a one-to-one match with participating automakers to double the state’s investment. LAO recommended rejection, saying the proposal does not meet the high budget bar this year, lacks enough program detail to evaluate, is unlikely to move sales significantly given the size of the appropriation, and could duplicate existing state and utility programs. Members asked about current incentives across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty sectors, the recent decline in ZEV sales, and whether the program would help lower-income buyers rather than subsidize purchases that would have happened anyway. CARB said the proposal is meant to fill a gap in the light-duty market, where sales fell sharply after the federal credit expired, and noted existing programs for other vehicle classes. The Department of Finance also addressed a separate question about the Motor Vehicle Account, saying a previously planned GGRF transfer was no longer needed because updated forecasts showed the fund had sufficient balances, though LAO said the account still has a structural long-term imbalance. The discussion ended before any vote or action on the ZEV proposal.

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• KY Stats will be able to take this information and evaluate cohorts of students as they leave high school
• KY Stats will be able to take this information and evaluate cohorts of students as they leave high school
• this Uh KY stats will be able to take this information<00:13:26.880><c> and</c><00:13:27.200><c> evaluate
• </c><00:13:27.760><c> cohorts</c><00:13:28.240><c> of</c> information and evaluate cohorts of information
• and evaluate cohorts of students<00:13:28.959><c> as</c><00:13:29.200><c> they</c><00:13:29.440><c>

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Again, should the bill pass, the commission would evaluate whether conforming rule updates or guidance
• Again, should the bill pass, the commission would evaluate whether conforming rule updates or guidance
• 43:01.280><c> the</c><00:43:01.440><c> commission</c><00:43:01.760><c> would</c><00:43:02.079><c> evaluate
• </c> pass, the commission would evaluate pass, the commission would evaluate whether<00:43:02.960><c>

Bills: HB0108 , HB0039 , HB0091 , HB0070

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws

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• They are statutorily required in some cases to go to a technical evaluation panel, and doing wetland
• In states with separate programs, you sometimes see evaluation of operations permits slow in order to
• quickly evaluate construction permits.
• In states with separate programs, you sometimes see evaluation of operations permits slow in order to
• quickly evaluate construction permits.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Did you say that when they were not allowed to evaluate? Could you clarify that for me, please?
• Did you say that when they were not allowed to evaluate? Could you clarify that for me, please?
• Did you say that when they were not allowed to evaluate? Could you clarify that for me, please?
• ><00:19:55.799><c> not</c><00:19:55.960><c> allowed</c><00:19:56.240><c> to</c><00:19:56.400><c> evaluate
• Did you say that when they were not allowed to evaluate? Could you clarify that for me, please?

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing focused on a bill reorganizing Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity and invasive species framework, including moving or renaming responsibilities within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and clarifying the role of the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC). Testimony from the Hawaiian Invasive Species Council, DLNR, Oʻahu and Big Island invasive species committees, the Sierra Club, farmers, and community members generally agreed that invasive species management is critical, but many opposed consolidating HISC or broader biosecurity functions into a single department. Supporters of the existing interagency model emphasized HISC’s statewide coordination role, its links to DLNR and other agencies, and its ability to fill gaps with federal funding and cross-agency collaboration. Several testifiers raised concerns that the bill could weaken existing authority or create unintended legal and operational problems. The Sierra Club and others warned about possible interstate commerce issues, loss of authority to regulate movement of infested material within an island, and the need to preserve HISC as an independent or elevated coordinating body rather than placing it inside one agency. Community testimony described real-world impacts from little fire ants, coqui frogs, and landscaping-related introductions, and argued that the current system has produced service gaps and duplication when funding or responsibilities shift. One testifier also urged removing hemp movement reporting provisions, saying they do not aid biosecurity and should be treated like other crops. DLNR and Department of Agriculture representatives said they support the overall goal of stronger biosecurity but stressed that invasive species work is broader than agriculture alone. They noted that DOA, DLNR, and other partners each have different missions and capabilities, and that staff safety, terrain, and training matter when responding in remote areas. The department said it was recruiting for new positions, with some of the 44 funded positions still being finalized, and that implementation would require phased rulemaking, standards, training, and outreach. Members asked about the bill’s practical impact, staffing needs, and whether inspectors are prohibited from hiking; the department said no blanket prohibition exists, but staff use judgment based on safety and terrain. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• one of the difficulties with taking these every DUI case to trial is that you might have the jury evaluating
• one of the difficulties with taking these every DUI case to trial is that you might have the jury evaluating
• one of the difficulties with taking these every DUI case to trial is that you might have the jury evaluating
• one of the difficulties with taking these every DUI case to trial is that you might have the jury evaluating
• property while on land zoned for agricultural use. ...case to trial is that you might have the jury evaluating

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 335 would route objections by political party officers to candidate nomination papers through the Office of Elections. The State Election Director testified that his office was not the right venue for party-membership challenges because it could create conflicts and force the Attorney General to represent the chief election officer in court; members discussed whether all objections should instead go directly to Circuit Court, but no action was taken. SB 280 would expand first-degree negligent injury to cover injuries negligently caused by intoxicated drivers. The Public Defender opposed the bill as too harsh and urged either a lower penalty or clearer statutory definitions of “under the influence,” while the Prosecuting Attorney supported it as a needed increase in accountability for drunk drivers who actually injure someone. Committee members raised concerns about overlap with existing offenses, proportionality, and whether the change would increase jury-trial volume; the prosecutor responded that the bill would apply to a smaller subset of cases involving actual injury and would help ensure more serious treatment of those cases. The committee also heard SB 292, establishing Safe Harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance, with testimony in support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, HPD, U Alliance, and others, and no opposition. SB 31, concerning an additional penalty for dog owners whose dogs destroy property on agricultural land, drew only supportive testimony. SB 356 would require restitution in the form of financial support to the minor children of victims killed or disabled by an intoxicated driver; the Public Defender opposed it as better suited to civil court and questioned enforcement after probation, while the Prosecuting Attorney supported it and said courts can issue enforceable restitution orders. Testimony also strongly supported SB 1284, a proposed constitutional amendment prohibiting discrimination based on ethnicity, age, disability, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, and pregnancy outcomes, with supporters arguing it would strengthen protections in response to current political conditions. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• So the scientific principles are used to evaluate the nature and extent of the contamination and the
• So the scientific principles are used to evaluate the nature and extent of the contamination and the
• principles<00:15:24.240><c> are</c><00:15:24.440><c> used</c><00:15:24.759><c> to</c><00:15:24.959><c> evaluate
• </c><00:15:25.480><c> the</c> principles are used to evaluate the principles are used to evaluate the

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, Red Hill cleanup, water testing, environmental governance, and beverage container recycling. For SB 472, SB 501, SB 675, and SB 958 on cesspools, most testimony supported accelerating cesspool conversion and expanding Department of Health capacity, though the Attorney General flagged a single-subject issue on SB 472 and the Department of Health and others raised concerns about funding, program structure, and coordination. Supporters emphasized cesspools as a major water pollution source and urged earlier deadlines, while some testimony questioned the tax credit approach and asked for clearer grant and staffing language. For SB 639 on underground storage tanks and Red Hill cleanup, the Department of Health asked for clearer cleanup standards and noted limits on laboratory detection and sampling, while supporters argued the bill would create a binding legal standard for remediation and help prevent reopening of the facility. Testimony also stressed the need to remove all contamination to the extent practicable and protect aquifers and drinking water. SB 664 on water quality testing drew strong support from residents and water advocates, but the Department of Health warned the measure could duplicate existing authority and create significant cost; the Board of Water Supply supported the concept while noting it would expand responsibilities into private-property testing. SB 674 on environmental advisory council and waste reduction received mixed testimony: supporters said it would help address landfill siting and protect water resources, while industry groups requested changes to advisory council membership and exemptions for certain products, and one witness opposed the measure. For SB 1067 on deposit beverage container recycling, the Attorney General said the grant language may be constitutionally problematic because it lacks standards, while industry testimony both supported the recycling goals and asked for amendments, including broader representation on the advisory council and clearer treatment of compostable and packaging-related issues. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Next<00:51:20.640><c> up</c> Insufficient transparency into Medicaid spending and performance.
• </c> spending and performance. spending and performance.
• </c> displays key health and performance displays key health and performance indicators.<00:52:20.240
• what what performance indica- indicators that<00:52:35.800><c> we</c><00:52:35.920><c> would</c><00:
• </c> displays key health and performance displays key health and performance indicators<00:53:45.080>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board met on January 12, 2026, to approve the December 10, 2025 minutes and continue finalizing its findings and recommendations. Members reviewed findings on administrative inefficiencies, Medicaid and workforce participation under HR 1, Medicaid budget growth, rural health transformation fund development, and provider tax/state-directed payment changes. The board approved a motion to change “pilot” to “partnership” in the workforce-related recommendation, and also adopted a technical amendment clarifying overlapping HCBS services by removing reference to adult daycare waiver services and revising the language to focus on reducing duplication, simplifying provider contracting, and standardizing processes across programs. A separate technical correction was noted to change “DMS” to “DPH” in the rural health transformation finding, to be handled in the final edits. Several findings drew discussion but no final substantive vote during the meeting. On the rural health transformation fund, Dr. Berg said Kentucky had done well in federal funding and noted limits on what could be shared publicly, while Commissioner Lee said a public website had been created and recommended the department reference be changed to the Department for Public Health. Finding five prompted extended discussion about provider taxes, state-directed payment reductions under HR 1, and whether the board should address the relationship between actuarial studies, MCO payments, and actual provider reimbursement more directly. Senator Meredith and others argued for a broader, more transparent baseline review of rates across provider groups, while Commissioner Lee said CMS will require certain fee schedule comparisons to Medicare beginning July 1, 2026, and that quarterly expenditure reports already go to LRC. The board did not finish resolving finding five during the meeting and agreed to return to it after staff prepared more explicit language. Members also discussed the possibility of an all-payers claims database as a better way to understand what is being paid across payers and services. No final vote on the full findings package was taken in the portion of the meeting provided, but the board did adopt the noted amendments and continued working through the remaining language.

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• 00:12:48.120><c> around</c> provisions of the contract around provisions of the contract around performance
• Improvement were enforced in performance Improvement were enforced in in<00:12:52.279><c> a</c><00:12
• I think the provision to enforce performance improvement that became clear to me during the hearing—that
• </c><00:50:02.680><c> perform</c><00:50:03.160><c> their</c><00:50:03.319><c> own</c><00:50:03.640><c
• > Community</c> also perform perform their own Community also perform perform their own Community Health

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I also would like to congratulate you and thank you for stepping up and performing this very vital role
• affirm that I will faithfully and impartially that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform
• ...discharge and perform all of the duties incumbent on me as state your role according to the best

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House and then a joint convention of the House and Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance, brief recesses, and procedural motions. The Senate transmitted an order to appoint a joint committee to canvass the votes for Executive Councillors, and the order was adopted. The House appointed Mr. Stanley of Waltham, Ms. Howard of Lowell, and Mr. Vieira of Falmouth to that committee. In the joint session, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addressed the members and praised the work of the Governor’s Councillors in reviewing judicial nominations and helping ensure access to justice. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s communication was read, transmitting the certified returns of the November 5, 2024 election for councillors. The councillors-elect were then sworn in, with instructions to sign and return their oath paperwork before leaving. After the joint convention adjourned, the House adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m. It also adopted a special adjournment in memory of former President Jimmy Carter, noting his service in the Georgia legislature, as governor, and as the 39th President of the United States. The House then adjourned to meet Monday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• ><c> against</c><00:26:29.919><c> the</c> measure their performance against the measure their performance
• You mentioned the performance-based ratemaking statute.
• </c> mentioned the performance-based rateming mentioned the performance-based rateming uh<00:37:15.440
• One of performance-based rate making.
• </c> Energy and how we could use performance Energy and how we could use performance rate<00:37:36.720

Bills: HF3298

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• 00:15:57.600><c> that</c><00:15:57.839><c> we</c><00:15:58.000><c> would</c><00:15:58.160><c> re-evaluate
• </c><00:15:58.880><c> as</c><00:15:59.120><c> the</c> bridge that we would re-evaluate as the bridge
• that we would re-evaluate as the market<00:15:59.600><c> went</c><00:16:00.079><c> um</c><00:16:00.240
• So, 2,000 the first year, 2,000 the second year, 3,000 the third year, and then we'll re-evaluate about
• about what that then we'll re-evaluate about what that looks<01:25:32.239><c> like.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• But certainly if there were requirements to at least further evaluate the potential of regionalization
• So they're evaluating their curriculum along with some EPA curriculum and coming up with a voluntary
• And we're very excited about the opportunity of evaluating the curriculum within this program and incorporating
• And we're very excited about the opportunity of evaluating the curriculum within this program and incorporating
• And we're very excited about the opportunity of evaluating the curriculum within this program and incorporating

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, adoption of the minutes, and brief remarks, including birthday recognition for Representative Maseroni and a moment of reflection for a soldier who died during training at Fort Knox. The committee then heard a presentation from Tony Hatton, commissioner of the Department for Environmental Protection and acting director of the Kentucky Division of Water, with Amanda Lefer, deputy commissioner, on the state’s water and wastewater programs and planning. Hatton described Kentucky’s water resources and the Division of Water’s responsibilities, including watershed and nonpoint source work, KPDES discharge permitting, PFAS response, engineering review of water infrastructure, inspections, public outreach, and sampling. He said Kentucky has 428 public water systems, 263 water treatment plants, about 1.9 million service connections, and nearly 97% of the population has access to municipally treated water. He also noted that the state has 43 systems receiving awards for EPA areawide optimization and emphasized operator training, regionalization, and use of GIS mapping and Kentucky Infrastructure Authority data to support planning and funding decisions. Members raised concerns about aging infrastructure, water loss, staffing shortages, and wastewater problems in local systems. Representative Blandon described severe failures in a city system, including major water loss and sewer backups, and asked whether the state could intervene; Hatton said the division inspects treatment facilities and provides compliance assistance but is not authorized to manage delivery systems, though third-party help and emergency funding can be used in some cases. Senator Smith and others shared similar experiences with line loss and system failures, while Hatton pointed to regionalization and funding support as the main tools available. The discussion also highlighted PFAS as an emerging issue, with Hatton saying the department is working with systems to meet anticipated federal requirements by 2029.