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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- am I right in thinking that cut system am I right in thinking that cut packs<00:18:53.280><c> and</c
- Higher prices from the hospitals lead to higher insurance costs and a less robust health care system.
- Higher prices from the hospitals lead to higher insurance costs and a less robust health care system.
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Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/26/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- During the process of the building permit, it was discovered that our septic system, which was fully
- During the process of the building permit, it was discovered that our septic system, which was fully
- Are there any questions for the testifiers or Representative Scraba on the septic system? No?
- </c> approach the very intimidating VA system approach the very intimidating VA system in<00:59:49.640
- </c> stigma with utilizing certain systems stigma with utilizing certain systems such<01:15:08.360><c
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Jan 29, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the hearing on the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems.
- HB 781 is related to the Wahiawā water system.
- appropriates funds for the wole system appropriates funds for the wole water<00:11:23.000><c> system
- Uh, University of Hawaiʻi system Dean... Thank you. Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council.
- </c><01:18:15.480><c> I</c> 781 relating to the W water system I 781 relating to the W water system I
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions - 03/24/202
Civil Service And Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- service retirement benefits for uniformed sanitation members of the New York City Employees' Retirement System
- service retirement benefits for uniformed correction members in the New York City Employees' Retirement System
- establishment of 25-year retirement programs for members of the New York City Employees' Retirement System
- in relation to the eligibility of certain participants in the New York City Employees' Retirement System
- in relation to the eligibility of certain participants in the New York City Employees' Retirement System
Committee:
Senate Civil Service And Pensions
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions met on March 24, 2026, with a quorum present and eight bills on the agenda. The committee considered measures affecting retirement and leave benefits for several groups, including NYC sanitation members (S-4667A), NYC correction members (S-4706A), county and municipal airport firefighters (S-9262), NYC water supply police (S-9356), EMT members in the NYC Employees’ Retirement System (S-9378), Suffolk County correction officers (S-9394), and Civil Air Patrol members on Air Force-assigned missions (S-9406). The committee also took up S.A.424A, which would provide a legacy credit to children and siblings of military service members or those killed in the line of duty; members spoke in support of the bill as a way to recognize and support military families.
Most bills were moved without opposition and received unanimous approval, with the chair repeatedly confirming vote counts from the voting sheets. S-4667A, S-4706A, S.A.424A, S-9262, S-9356, S-9378, and S-9394 each received seven ayes, zero nays, and zero abstentions/AWRs. S-9406 also advanced, but with one AWR and six ayes. Members offered brief supportive comments on several bills, especially those benefiting veterans, correction officers, firefighters, and other public safety workers.
All eight bills were reported out of committee, most to the Finance Committee and S.A.424A to the floor. The meeting then adjourned after no further business was raised.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Feb 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- backflow preventer and if the sewage grinder pump is consistent with the utility provider's sewer system
- The next bill before you is Senate Bill 6291, concerning on-site wastewater treatment system inspections
- non-certified individual may review designs and conduct inspections of on-site wastewater treatment systems
- lovely surprise the next bill before you is Senate Bill 6291 concerning on-site wastewater treatment system
- the RTA makes decisions regarding the route alignment and station location of a rail fixed guideway system
Summary:
The Senate Local Government Committee held its last Senate bill hearing before cutoff and then moved into executive session. The chair announced several bills were being removed from the executive calendar, including SB 6181, SB 6154, SB 6242, and SB 6279. Staff then summarized the remaining bills: SB 6211 would create uniformity for how GMA-planning cities implement real estate excise tax, with no amendments; SB 6234 would regulate sewage grinder pumps for new residential buildings, with a proposed substitute narrowing the bill to single-family residences, adding public utility districts, clarifying conditions for installation, and assigning maintenance responsibilities; SB 5633 would change subdivision and preliminary plat procedures, with a proposed substitute and a large Commerce fiscal note; SB 6291 would extend from two to four years the period a non-certified person may work on on-site wastewater treatment systems under supervision; SB 6274 would require housing and transportation planning to identify infrastructure barriers and review street and frontage standards; and SB 6309 would allow regional transit authorities more flexibility to apply for permits and construct facilities, with a proposed substitute expanding permit application authority and adjusting subdivision exemptions.
In executive session, the committee adopted the proposed substitutes for SB 6234, SB 5633, and SB 6309. SB 5633 drew a no vote from one member, who cited concerns about the fiscal note and public input. The committee then voted do pass on SB 6211, SB 6234, SB 6291, and SB 6274, sending them to Rules. SB 5633 and SB 6309 were sent to Ways and Means after adoption of their substitutes. All measures were reported as passed subject to signatures.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education, and other pending calendar business. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We need a strong leader at the Department who will get our education system them back on track, and Ms
- McMahon is the partner this committee needs to improve the nation's education system.
- protections that the department is charged with providing, is critical to making a public education system
- My kids all go to the public school system. My brother was a special ed teacher.
- My grandmother, my aunt, and my brother-in-law all in the school system.
Keywords:
Department of Education, Ms. McMahon, educational reform, public testimony, federal responsibilities, local governance
Summary:
The meeting of the legislative committee encompassed discussions on key bills including HB22, SB4, and HB2214, with significant focus on the implications surrounding the Department of Education. Members expressed varying opinions on the nomination of Ms. McMahon to lead the department, underlining the need for reform and accountability. The committee witnessed passionate exchanges regarding educational values and the responsibilities of the federal government versus local authorities. Public testimonies contributed to the discussions, highlighting the community's concerns about educational policies and their impact on students from diverse backgrounds.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 48 (3-17-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Federal law already provides our system.
- We're talking about the integrity of our legal system.
- I am for a fair legal system, but a fair system requires that rules apply to everyone equally.
- c><02:31:35.439><c> system</c><02:31:36.000><c> requires</c><02:31:36.399><c> that</c> system, but a
- fair system requires that system, but a fair system requires that rules<02:31:36.880><c> apply</c><02
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you know, are there districts that do not have a computer system and they're using an accounting system
- Thank you for systems are well informed.
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Committee:
House Education Funding
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:34:19.079><c> to</c> Wetlands for um a safe septic system to Wetlands for um a safe septic system
- What about the strain on septic systems and parking?
- We will have to change our hardware systems and divert state resources.
- We will have to change our hardware systems and divert state resources.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/15/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- So, in summary, when considering the death penalty, you're looking at a broken system, a system that
- So, in summary, when considering the death penalty, you're looking at a broken system, a system that
- So, in summary, when considering the death penalty, you're looking at a broken system, a system that
- So, in summary, when considering the death penalty, you're looking at a broken system, a system that
- </c> $100 a year cost me a security system. $100 a year cost me a security system.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL Jul 9th, 2026
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL
Transcript Highlights:
- Another thing that I noticed is, you know, my dad's in the VA health system.
- The clinicians and the physicians that are connected to major health systems usually have access to the
- But the physicians that are not connected to those health systems, that are out here in the rural areas
- And then also just making sure we have a robust crisis response system for families who, you know, maybe
- now that would kind of create that infrastructure piece for rural providers to give them a support system
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We make a $470 million direct investment to support the MBTA system, which, combined with the $535 million
- We make a $470 million direct investment to support the MBTA system, which, combined with the $535 million
- FY26 for operational improvements and transportation infrastructure upgrades across the entire MBTA system
- invest $209 million for our regional transit authorities to support regional public transportation systems
- mental illness find alternatives to incarceration when they are involved in the criminal justice system
Summary:
The Senate first took up and passed several House bills establishing sick leave banks, including House 4182 for a Massachusetts Department of Transportation employee and House 1590 for Eric J. Awaniak. It also advanced and then enacted House 4237, a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill providing interim funding before final action on the general appropriations act. During the session, Senator Collins also recognized Chaplain Clementina Cherry of the Lewis D. Brown Peace Institute as a distinguished guest, with remarks entered into the record.
The main business was the conference committee report on the fiscal year 2026 state budget, House 4001/House 4240. Senate Ways and Means leadership described the budget as balanced, on time, and fiscally responsible, with $61.01 billion in spending, no new taxes or fees, and a $33 million deposit to the stabilization fund. They highlighted major investments in Chapter 70 school aid, special education circuit breaker reimbursements, unrestricted local aid, MassEducate, universal free school meals, MBTA and regional transit funding, MassHealth, food security, and mental health services. The report also included policy items such as broker fee responsibility, fare-free regional transit, housing studies, a gold star family annuity provision, and a crumbling concrete commission.
Minority leader Senator Tarr and others questioned the spending reductions, use of one-time funds, and the treatment of excess capital gains, arguing for greater fiscal caution and concern about future federal actions and long-term spending growth. Supporters responded that the reductions reflected revenue uncertainty, federal policy risks, and the need to preserve budget stability, while using some one-time sources to balance the plan. The conference report was adopted by a roll call vote of 38-2, the emergency preamble for House 4240 was approved by standing vote, and the FY26 general appropriations bill was then enacted and sent to the Governor. The Senate also adopted an order to dispense with printing a calendar for the next session and adjourned until Thursday at 11 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- It really goes through the three-tier system either way.
- it really goes through three-tier system either way it just allow it just depends on what the state
- House Bill 391, an act relative to regulating septic systems.
- House 391, an act relative to regulating septic systems.
- House 471, an act relative to the profession of hydro system material applicators.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on alcohol licensing, sales, and consumption issues affecting bars, restaurants, package stores, and local communities. The chair outlined hybrid hearing procedures, including three-minute testimony limits and instructions for written testimony. The committee heard a local bill for Milford, H. 4169, authorizing an additional off-premises all-alcohol license for Charlie’s Mini Mart, with the understanding that the existing wine and malt license would be surrendered if the new license is granted.
A major topic was the long-running debate over happy hour. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association opposed bills such as S. 217, H. 349, and H. 443, arguing that discounted alcohol would intensify competition, create pressure on restaurants to participate, and potentially raise liquor liability and insurance costs. In contrast, Senator Julian Cyr testified in support of repealing the happy hour ban through a local-option framework, saying the bill includes safeguards such as no discounts after 10 p.m., fixed pricing during promotions, and advance posting requirements, and that it could help downtowns and seasonal businesses without creating a public health risk.
The Massachusetts Package Stores Association testified on a broad package of bills, opposing measures to reinstate happy hour, allow supplier control over retail shelf space (H. 350), impose a transfer fee on licenses (H. 351), authorize alcohol coupons or discounts (H. 381 and S. 219), and permit Thanksgiving alcohol sales (H. 428). It supported bills requiring beverage alcohol training for off-premise licensees (H. 344), restricting self-checkout for alcohol (H. 366), changing Section 15 grocery-store license rules (S. 213), and several other regulatory changes. The Distilled Spirits Council supported H. 350 on private label spirits, while acknowledging concerns about disclosure and preferential treatment; package store witnesses defended private labels as lawful products they create with manufacturers, and the council argued the bill should address consumer confusion and unfair competitive advantages. The hearing concluded with Chair Chan announcing committee poll results on other bills, including a number of favorable reports and study orders, and the committee then voted to close the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration Jun 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- focus of the RRC effort was to enhance public safety and restore confidence in the criminal justice system
- For more incarcerated people in the state system to reenter through local houses of correction.
- And, you know, we have heard from inmates about the various HVAC systems and them not always working.
- But I can guarantee you this: we will be a better system when it's done. That I can tell you.
- You know, it is a custodial system to some extent, and it has a lot of the same people in it, just at
Summary:
The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met on June 15 with Senators Brownsberger and Representative Hunt co-chairing. After deciding not to approve prior meeting notes at this session, the commission heard testimony from the Massachusetts Parole Officers Association (MPOA), represented by Brian Lucier and Shauna Hawksley. MPOA described its role across field offices, correctional facilities, and specialized units, and emphasized that parole officers provide community-based case management and reentry support by connecting people to housing, mental health, substance use treatment, employment, education, and public benefits. They argued that parole officers develop local expertise and relationships that improve referrals, and said there is room for better coordination with DOC and House of Correction reentry staff, especially because referrals are sometimes duplicated or need to be changed after release. They also noted the loss of reentry navigator positions in 2025 and said those functions would be more effective if positioned in the community rather than in custody.
The MPOA also urged consideration of restoring regional reentry centers, which they said previously improved information sharing, reduced duplication, and strengthened reentry services. They contrasted those centers with Community Justice Support Centers, saying CJSCs can be hard to access because of location, transportation, and work-schedule conflicts, while parole’s former regional centers were referral-based and did not require regular attendance. Commission members asked about parole training, arrest authority, POST/MPTC participation, and revocations. MPOA said new officers receive about 500 hours of parole-specific academy training plus firearms, defensive tactics, and first-responder instruction, but parole is not currently tied into MPTC because it is not POST-certified. They also said they do not have data on what proportion of revocations are driven by public-safety threats versus barriers like housing or employment, but anecdotally revocations are now less often for first-time technical or treatment-related issues and more often for conduct posing a community risk.
In the discussion of next steps, members talked about extending the commission’s reporting deadline from September 30 to November 30 through the pending budget, finishing remaining DOC facility visits in the fall, and holding additional meetings on mental health and other unresolved issues. Several members said the commission should continue trying to engage the judiciary and district attorneys, while recognizing that participation may be difficult to secure. The meeting ended with agreement to adjourn and continue the work later in the year.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration Jun 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- focus of the RRC effort was to enhance public safety, restore confidence in the criminal justice system
- I think the visits make sense in the fall, and we have heard from inmates about the various HVAC systems
- it benefit us to have the district attorney's input on the overall functioning of the correctional system
- But I can guarantee you this: we will be a better system when it's done. That I can tell you.
- You know, it is a custodial system to some extent, and it has a lot of the same people in it, just at
Summary:
The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met on June 15, with co-chairs Senator Will Brownsberger and Representative Dan Hunt. The commission approved delaying action on prior meeting summary/minutes until the next meeting, and the chair noted the statutory reporting deadline is being extended from September 30 to November 30 through the pending general appropriations budget. Members also discussed future work, including remaining Department of Correction facility visits, possible fall meetings, and whether to invite additional stakeholders such as the judiciary, district attorneys, and the Department of Mental Health.
The main testimony came from the Massachusetts Parole Officers Association, represented by Brian Lucier and Shauna Hawksley. They described parole officers’ role in community supervision and reentry case management, including referrals for housing, mental health, substance use treatment, employment, education, and public benefits. They argued for stronger collaboration between parole, DOC, and county facilities, and said parole officers develop local expertise that can improve referrals after release. They also said the former reentry navigator positions, which were lost in 2025, were valuable and should be restored or better positioned in the community.
The MPOA also urged consideration of recreating regional reentry centers, which they said previously improved information sharing, reduced duplication, and supported people released without supervision. Members and witnesses discussed barriers such as funding, staffing, transportation, and location of community justice support centers, as well as the need for better coordination so referrals made inside facilities match community resources. Commission members asked about training, arrest authority, POST certification, revocations tied to public safety versus social-service needs, and the role of sheriffs and DOC reentry teams; the witnesses said parole officers receive specialized academy and in-service training but are not currently tied into MPTC because they are not post-certified. The meeting ended with agreement to continue work over the summer and reconvene in the fall.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of dental benefits for the UIS population, and transitioning FQHCs from their prospective payment system
- Act, and ensuring California remains aligned with the promise voters endorsed: a behavioral health system
- Act, and ensuring California remains aligned with the promise voters endorsed: a behavioral health system
- The way this reads right now is that you could be using the 911 system to connect to the mobile crisis
- In alignment with CHIA, we support what you've done with CTI-T systems. Thank you very much.
Summary:
The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Human Services held its final hearing on the budget, with the chair framing the Senate’s plan as a counterproposal that rejected major cuts and preserved revenues. Public comment was overwhelmingly supportive of the subcommittee’s actions, especially on Medi-Cal, IHSS, PACE, behavioral health, child care, CalFresh outreach, immigrant legal services, and long-term care. Testimony from disability, aging, county, health plan, provider, labor, and advocacy groups urged the committee to keep rejecting asset tests, immigrant coverage reductions, IHSS cost shifts, PACE rate cuts, and behavioral health reductions, while supporting mobile crisis, 988, Title IV-E workforce funding, and the “Be Home Soon California” proposal to expand home- and community-based care.
Several speakers also pressed for additional or related funding and policy changes, including county alternatives for people losing Medi-Cal under federal HR1-related changes, more support for public hospitals and indigent care, CalFresh and Cal Food investments, child care slots and COLAs, dental rate cut delays, and expanded immigration legal and food assistance. Others thanked the committee for restoring or preserving funding for behavioral health innovation and advocacy grants, public health IT and disease investigation, diaper banks, hearing aids for children, and distressed hospital loans. The committee also heard concerns about fee-for-service shifts, outpatient dialysis coverage, and other implementation details, with some groups asking for trailer bill language or guardrails.
After public comment, the subcommittee took three votes on large blocks of budget items. The first block of consent items passed 3-0, the second block passed 2-1, and the final block passed 2-0, with the chair announcing that the items were approved and out of committee. The hearing then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities May 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If they meet that standard, the VA says, okay, based on our system, we can't get you to 100%, but we
- But the VA, if you can get them into that system, there are tremendous programs.
- They have a really robust mental health support system.
- We understand the system. So feel free, reach out, use us, ask us questions, happy to help.
- We understand the system. So feel free, reach out, use us, ask us questions, happy to help.
Summary:
The Employment Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met on May 18, approved the prior meeting minutes, and heard an introductory announcement about ASL interpretation procedures for the Zoom meeting. The first presentation was an update on the Massachusetts Disability Employment Tax Credit from MassAbility. The speaker explained that the credit, created in 2022, offers employers up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,000 in later years for hiring and retaining certified employees with disabilities. The certification process was described as intentionally simple, relying largely on self-attestation and an online application that screens applicants in through participation in disability-related programs or receipt of certain benefits. Members asked about employer awareness, the website and application process, available data, and whether credits can be carried forward; the speaker said outreach is ongoing, one employer had used the credit in the prior tax season, and some implementation questions would need to be directed to the Department of Revenue.
The committee then heard from Scott Pitta of the Office of the Veteran Advocate, who described the office as an independent agency created after COVID and the state veterans home трагедies to improve veteran services and investigate problems. He focused on veterans’ disability ratings, explaining that VA disability does not necessarily prevent work, and discussed how discharge status can affect access to benefits. He highlighted vocational rehabilitation, GI Bill supports, housing and mental health services, and the role of municipal veteran service officers under Chapter 115. A major theme was professional licensure and employment barriers for veterans, especially in nursing and other trades; members discussed whether Massachusetts is doing enough compared with other states and whether the office could connect with workforce and licensure stakeholders. Pitta said his office is beginning a narrow review of nursing licensure issues and invited follow-up through regional liaisons and the office inbox.
In the final portion of the meeting, members turned to a SEED policy brief and related future work. Because time was short, they deferred a full discussion to a later meeting and agreed to revisit the brief at the August 31 meeting. The group identified two likely areas of focus: the “benefit cliff” and youth/young adult pathways into employment, including apprenticeships. Members discussed the need to map existing services, gather information from partner agencies, and possibly develop a white paper or spreadsheet-style summary for appointing authorities. The meeting ended with a request for members interested in the benefit cliff work to contact the co-chairs, and the subcommittee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Health Department policy bill 3/23/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- everyone involved just because they have this continuity of a technology contract that all their systems
- So it should be an easier system for everyone to use. >> Chair Backer.
- can meet you know all their systems can meet you know speak<00:03:49.280><c> with</c><00:03:50.480><
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ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Big Beautiful Bill was probably one of the most significant bills to kind of clean up our welfare system
- Big Beautiful Bill was probably one of the most significant bills to kind of clean up our welfare system
- But even just integrating all of this data into their systems, do they have the capacity and are they
- It is actually a tiered system for how much the state would be penalized based on what our error rate
- It was suggestions made of ways that states could improve their systems, and I think that's what we're
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approved the February 19, 2026 minutes and then took up House Bill 863, which dealt with a roughly $22 million reduction tied to a program serving people with disabilities. Supporters said the bill would add transparency and oversight and help remove bad actors, while opponents warned the cut was too large and too abrupt and could destabilize services and harm good providers and clients. The committee voted 6-3 to send HB 863 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard House Bill 730, a SNAP program integrity bill sponsored by Senator Van Orden. The bill would require more frequent eligibility checks, including quarterly reviews, cross-checks with death, incarceration, labor, tax, lottery, residency, and citizenship data, and lower the asset threshold for certain categorical eligibility. Supporters argued the bill would protect taxpayers, reduce fraud and improper payments, and help Idaho avoid future federal penalties under the One Big Beautiful Bill framework; they also said the state’s current low error rate could be preserved or improved. Opponents, including the Idaho Food Bank and the Hunger Coalition, said the bill would add bureaucracy, create barriers for eligible households, and could raise error rates and state costs, while the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy warned of significant potential penalties if error rates rise.
After testimony and debate, members split over the bill’s new fiscal note and the added administrative burden, but supporters said the measures were needed as federal costs shift to the state. The committee voted 7-2 to send HB 730 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and then adjourned because they were late for the floor session.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- He emphasizes that the bill is limited to non-consumptive systems, meaning systems that do not use any
- He adds that systems that actually consume water would still go through the regular water-rights process
- He notes that Cascade and Stanley are also actively working on similar systems and says the bill will
- The state system lost the prisoner.
- And it is costing, especially some, ...the state system lost the prisoner.