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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I live on a lake.
- I represent the Brainerd Lakes area.
- I live on a lake.
- I represent the Brainerd Lakes area.
- </c> Hinman I represent the Brainard Lakes Hinman I represent the Brainard Lakes area<00:04:16.479><c
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:26:43.600><c> Kasaka</c> frontage on Lake Kasaka frontage on Lake Kasaka causing<01:26:45.520
- So, safe to say that clean and healthy lakes and people coming to enjoy those lakes is a huge part of
- </c><03:25:43.600><c> in</c> We own some cabins on Duncan Lake in We own some cabins on Duncan Lake in
- Um Duncan Lake them.
- So, we need to Lake.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Mar 20, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 36
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I have the honor of welcoming Enchanted Lakes Elementary students and faculty today, including their
- If all of the students and Chander Lake—oh, just you now. Okay.
- ><c> Elementary</c><00:25:49.360><c> students</c> um Enchanted Lakes Elementary students um Enchanted
- Oh, just you students and Chander Lake Oh, just you now. now. now.
- </c> have Dole Middle School, Enchanted Lakes have Dole Middle School, Enchanted Lakes Elementary<00:
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/03/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- It includes all of Cook and Lake counties, most of St.
- Another example is Airmark Nelson Wood Shims in Cass Lake.
- Another example is Airmark Nelson Wood Shims in Cass Lake.
- Another example is Airmark Nelson Wood Shims in Cass Lake.
- </c><00:41:36.200><c> candies</c> agency supported can Lakes candies agency supported can Lakes candies
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Jul 23rd, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- It includes information on TWDB lake levels and conditions, providing access to up-to-date lake level
- Both Lake Georgetown and Lake Granger in Williamson County are owned by the U.S.
- on the way to Lake Travis.
- and Lake Marble Falls.
- Austin, as well as a Lake Bastrop downstream towards our power plant at Lake Bastrop.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Sorry, as far as the July 4th flood, we were not as active because both Lake Georgetown and Lake Granger
- Out of those six Highland Lakes, Lakes Buchanan and Travis are our only two water supply reservoirs in
- Flows on the Llano River system are passing through Lakes LBJ and Marble Falls on the way to Lake Travis
- making their way to Lake Travis.
- , Lake LBJ, and Lake Marble Falls.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, our Medina Lake is now just about above 2% full, so almost 98% empty.
- I mean, you can see it in the pricing and stuff at the lake currently.
- But Medina Lake has a relatively small watershed that it draws from.
- And just to paint this out for you all real quick, imagine a lake.
- We talked about Medina Lake. Medina County is going to be impacted.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
election, bonds, authorization, financial governance, public funding, HB 143, bond election, debt authorization, November uniform election date, Texas Election Code, emergency election, voter approval, municipal bonds, local government finance, public debt, school bonds, special election, uniform election date, bond issuance, water rights
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I have some information about the $8 million part of it, which is the Lake Street grant.
- Um, which is the Lake<00:15:31.279><c> Street</c><00:15:31.760><c> uh</c><00:15:31.920><c> grant</c><
- Street uh grant um which um there Lake Street uh grant um which um there might<00:15:34.880><c> be</
- </c> targeted at businesses in the Lake targeted at businesses in the Lake Street<00:16:04.480><c> corridor
- And I can attest, as I drive up and down Lake Street, you know, some of the promotions of Lake Street
Committee:
Senate Taxes
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Jun 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I know the president at Lake Area Tech very well.
- I know the president at Lake Area Tech very well.
- I’m from up in the north of the Devils Lake area.
- And I would love it to be Lake Region State College.
- The two campuses we have left are Lake Region and UND.
Summary:
The committee reconvened at North Dakota State College of Science for a presentation from President Dr. Flanagan and college leaders about NDSCS’s mission, enrollment growth, workforce training, and facilities needs. Flanagan highlighted student success in national competitions, strong placement and retention, growing enrollment, and new or expanding programs in aviation maintenance, fire science, dental hygiene, community health worker training, surgical technology, HVAC/plumbing, and precision agriculture. He also emphasized the college’s partnerships with industry, including John Deere, Fargo Jet Center, Sanford, and Comdel Innovation, and said NDSCS plans to seek approval next session for a revenue bond to build a new dorm and to remodel the library into academic and allied health space. Allied health dean Deb Smith testified that her division is at capacity and needs a simulation center, more lab and classroom space, and expanded dental and OTA facilities to meet demand and accreditation needs.
Committee members questioned Flanagan and staff about workforce shortages, especially faculty pay, and whether the college can staff additional growth. Flanagan said the biggest challenge is recruiting instructors because industry pays more, but noted some health care and adjunct hiring is possible because of schedule flexibility and benefits. He also discussed shifting resources away from lower-demand programs like power sports toward higher-demand areas such as automotive and aviation maintenance. Members also asked about the college’s identity as a technical institution, with Flanagan arguing North Dakota would benefit from a more defined tech-school system.
The committee then received a University System presentation from Jamie Wilkie on the cost of delivering dual credit. Wilkie explained the methodology used to allocate direct and overhead costs across subsidized and unsubsidized dual credit, noting that dual credit and early entry account for about 5.9% of total credit hours and 2.7% of formula funding. The analysis showed subsidized dual credit tuition revenue of about $5.5 million and unsubsidized revenue of about $2.9 million, with some institutions showing margins and others losses depending on the model. Members discussed whether K-12 funding should also be reflected, how payments to high schools and teachers are structured, and whether tuition-free dual credit would require replacing both tuition revenue and the current dual credit scholarship. No votes were taken; the committee simply received the presentations and discussed the findings.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the principal of Detroit Lakes High School here in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
- I am the principal of Detroit Lakes High School here in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
- </c> School here in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. School here in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
- /c><00:10:41.680><c> first</c><00:10:42.240><c> elementary</c> Lake Elmo was the first elementary Lake
- Lake Elmo is now part of a bar.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - 05/21/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Grand Portage Band, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Red Lake Nation College
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Grand Portage Band, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and Red Lake Nation College
- </c><00:46:52.640><c> Leech</c><00:46:52.960><c> Lake</c> asked for tax exemptions.
- Leech Lake asked for tax exemptions.
- Um the Red Lake Nation College College.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I’d like to call John Swan from Safe Forest Lake to come and speak.
- </c> call John Swan from safe Forest Lake call John Swan from safe Forest Lake uh<00:53:24.240><c> to
- </c><00:59:12.119><c> Landfill</c> I put it in the Forest Lake Landfill I put it in the Forest Lake Landfill
- </c> tested our wells we've tested the lake tested our wells we've tested the lake we've<01:00:33.359
- Call John Swan from Safe Forest Lake up in Dalton.”
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 566, which would require permit applications for new landfills to include a detailed leachate management plan. The bill sponsor said the measure was prompted by recent reporting on leachate problems at New Hampshire landfills, including alleged violations at a Bethlehem facility and deficiencies at other sites, and argued the bill is meant to improve public health protections without dictating specific treatment methods or hindering innovation. The sponsor also said the proposal was developed with input from the Department of Environmental Services (DES) and industry representatives, and that a forthcoming amendment would revise the bill’s language to better fit the permitting process.
The sponsor explained that the amendment would move several requirements out of the contract section and into the planning section, change references such as “permit for construction” to “operating approval,” include landfill expansions, and remove language that could be read as requiring long-term contracts. Questions from members focused on whether the bill would create enforceable consequences if a plan is not followed, whether it would limit operators’ flexibility, and whether existing DES rules already cover the subject. The sponsor said enforcement details should be addressed by DES and emphasized that the bill would not lock operators into any particular contract or technology.
The Business and Industry Association testified in opposition to the bill as introduced, saying it appeared unnecessary because DES already regulates leachate through existing rules, including Env 806.53, and has authority to update those rules as technology changes. The witness argued that putting the requirements into statute could freeze the regulatory framework, create conflicts with future rulemaking, and make it harder for DES to respond quickly to new treatment methods or operational issues. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Lake, Lake Francis, Moors Reserve, Rob Reserve, Msoma Lake.
- Um, just earlier this year, the state spent over $300,000 on an in-lake treatment for Partridge Lake
- :37.280><c> Lake,</c><01:29:37.679><c> Lake</c><01:29:38.000><c> Francis,</c><01:29:38.880><c> Moors<
- /c> Connecticut Lake, Lake Francis, Moors Connecticut Lake, Lake Francis, Moors Reserve,<01:29:39.920
- coming into lakes mitigate phosphorus coming into lakes from<01:30:27.679><c> these</c><01:30:27.920
Summary:
The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of House bills that had been moved during the budget process and, in many cases, were already addressed in the state budget. The chair explained that bills covered by the budget would generally be reported inexpedient to legislate, while some others would be placed on the consent calendar or handled separately. Early votes were largely unanimous, including House Bill 54, which would allow alternate treatment centers to operate for profit; the committee voted 25-0 ought to pass and sent it to the consent calendar.
The committee then recommended inexpedient to legislate on House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation bill, because the funding had been replaced in House Bill 2 with $2.5 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Representative Rum opposed the ITL motion, arguing the projects would otherwise burden local property taxpayers and that the funding was important for housing and municipal infrastructure, but the motion passed 14-11. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also reported ITL 14-11 on the grounds that the budget already made significant reforms and separate action could create conflicting statutory language.
House Bill 164, creating funding for a local government records manager position in the Secretary of State’s office, received a unanimous amendment appropriating $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended, moving to the regular calendar. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew extended debate over whether restoring a state contribution to retirement system costs would reduce local property taxes; supporters framed it as tax relief for municipalities and school districts, while opponents said the effect would be minimal or offset by other retirement-system changes. The committee ultimately voted 14-11 ITL, with a minority report requested. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was amended and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended. House Bill 216, which would remove a workers’ compensation-related service-credit limit for certain disability retirement cases, was voted ITL 25-0 after the sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain. Finally, House Bill 219, which would redirect renewable portfolio standard funds and was amended to delay its effective date to July 1, 2027, advanced after debate over electricity costs and renewable energy policy; the committee adopted the amendment unanimously and then voted on the bill as amended.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The first one highlighted here are some figures of harmful algal blooms on Lake Cordillane and Lake Hayden
- But as you all are probably well aware, there’s a lot of questions around lake management in Lake Pend
- the University of Idaho, is looking at what the conditions in the past were that have allowed the lake
- There have been situations where in the summer, as early as May, the lake is at the level that folks
- current project, we are going to be collecting data to match between the satellite observations and the lakes
Summary:
The committee began by introducing several RS drafts and sending them to print by unanimous voice vote. It then heard the gubernatorial reappointment of Dave Bobbitt to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Bobbitt described his background in banking and lifelong hunting and fishing in Idaho, and said his priorities include wolf and grizzly bear delisting and more state control over wildlife management. Senators asked about wolf depredation, population goals, hunting technology rules, and federal involvement in wolf management. The chair said the confirmation would not be voted on until the next meeting.
The committee next considered House Bill 502, which would move Idaho Forest Products Commission provisions from administrative rule into statute and consolidate related definitions, nomination, chair/vice-chair, and assessment requirements in the code. Senator Harris said the bill was mainly a codification and streamlining measure with no material policy change. The bill was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Joint Memorial 9, urging Congress to reaffirm FLPMA as the primary authority for federal land management and exchanges. Support testimony came from J.R. Simplot Company representative Elizabeth Kreiner, who described a long-running land exchange dispute and argued the memorial would preserve certainty for western land exchanges. The memorial was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee received an update from Idaho Water Resources Research Institute Director Kendra Kaiser on the institute’s funded research and priorities. She said the institute had distributed more than $500,000 across Boise State, Idaho State, and the University of Idaho, and that water scarcity, technology/monitoring, and water quality were the main statewide research themes. She highlighted projects on snowpack and streamflow forecasting, flood forecasting, harmful algal blooms, managed aquifer recharge, monitoring gaps, East Snake Plain water supply modeling, and Lake Pend Oreille management. Senators asked about curtailment forecasting, the Snake River Basin Study, and how the research would help tributary water users. Kaiser said the institute’s curtailment analysis was for early planning only and that results would be posted publicly and shared through presentations and advisory groups.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Sorbilikovcher, and I am a student at Lake Washington High School.
- I'm a student at Lake Washington High School. I am currently a senior.
- My name is Sorbilikovcher, and I am a student at Lake Thank you.
- I'm a student at Lake Washington High School. I am currently a senior.
- I'm also currently a senior at Lake Washington High School.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 5849, which would require all high school students to receive financial education instruction and meet state financial education learning standards to graduate, beginning with the class of 2033 unless the State Board of Education recommends an earlier date. Staff explained the bill’s relationship to existing graduation requirements, the State Board’s role in integrating the requirement into current pathways, and a fiscal note showing about $201,000 in state costs plus unknown district costs. Senators asked about how the requirement would fit different school schedules, whether teacher preparation and clock hours would be addressed, and how the standards would stay current. The bill’s sponsor said it would be embedded within existing pathways, aligned with the Future Ready initiative, and supported by OSPI, the State Board, and the financial education public-private partnership.
Testimony on SB 5849 was overwhelmingly supportive, especially from students, educators, nonprofits, bankers, and advocacy groups. Supporters said many students graduate without knowing how to budget, use credit, file taxes, understand loans, or make other basic financial decisions, and argued that a graduation requirement would make financial literacy more equitable and not dependent on family background or zip code. Several students described personal experiences with W-2 forms, student loans, credit cards, and lack of exposure to finance classes, while organizations such as Junior Achievement and the Washington Bankers Association said they already provide curriculum and support and could help districts implement the requirement. One school directors association representative opposed the bill, arguing districts are already overburdened and underfunded and should not receive new mandates without removing others or providing more resources.
After the hearing, the committee moved into executive action on a separate packet of bills. It advanced SB 6278 on teacher preparation program review, SB 613 on National Voter Registration Day activities in high schools, SB 6222 on surplus school technology for students, and SB 6206 on a child care pilot for first responders, adopting proposed substitutes where offered. In a second packet, the committee referred SB 6260 on school bus depreciation, adopted a substitute and advanced SB 5346 on student mobile device use and digital citizenship, advanced SB 6263 on public bid thresholds, adopted a substitute and advanced SB 6268 on public access to special education complaint decisions, and adopted a substitute and advanced SB 6247 on financial oversight and misconduct in school districts. The committee then adjourned after signing the boards.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Amanda Jackson, and I'm a member of the Spring Lake Park Lions Club.
- I pulled some numbers just from our organization in Spring Lake Park.
- If there's a student in Spring Lake Park School District 16 who can't afford a pair of eyeglasses, our
- </c><00:02:41.360><c> Park</c> I'm a member of the Spring Lake Park I'm a member of the Spring Lake Park
- Park School District 16 who can't Lake Park School District 16 who can't afford<00:04:15.400><c> a</
Summary:
State Representative Bjorn Olson opened by discussing House File 733, which he said would roll back restrictions placed on electronic pull tabs and charitable gambling two years earlier. He argued the 2023 changes hurt charities, veterans groups, and local communities by reducing revenue for donations to fire departments, youth activities, and veterans services. Olson said the bill had just been heard in the Veterans Committee and had been sent on to Commerce, and he expressed optimism about advancing it further.
Several charity and gambling representatives testified in support of the bill. Amanda Jackson of the Spring Lake Park Lions Club said the new rules stripped entertaining features from electronic pull tabs and reduced revenue, citing a drop in January EAB sales from $947,000 in 2024 to $816,000 in 2025. She described how Lions Club gambling funds local equipment, eyeglasses, clothing, school programs, food shelves, and shelters. Rachel Keller of the Bloomington Kennedy Activities Foundation and Tim Angstrom of the Bloomington American Legion said reduced gambling revenue would hurt school support, student needs, and community programs; Angstrom said the Legion had funded a $3,000 English program and other local services.
Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities said the group was also working on sports betting legislation, but that any sports betting revenue would not make up for the losses from the electronic pull tab changes. She said the 2023 law took effect January 1 and that no current game on the market fully matches the features now required, forcing manufacturers and charities to adapt. In response to questions, Olson said the bill’s path would depend on further House and Senate action, and he suggested a possible compromise could involve restoring some playability features while continuing to seek tax relief for charities.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Joint Hearing: Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Jul 23rd, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As far as the July 4th flood, we were not as active because both Lake Georgetown and Lake...
- on the way to Lake Travis.
- their way to Lake Travis.
- Lake Marble Falls.
- At Tom Miller Dam that creates Lake Austin, as well as Lake Bastrop downstream towards a power plant
Keywords:
flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I come from Haverhill, and I represent Haverhill, Benton, Bath, Paramount, Landaff, and Warren, as well
- I represent Haverhill, Benton, Piermont, Warren, Landaff, and I was the original prime sponsor of the
Committee:
Senate Education
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Carmen Simone from Lake Region State College.
- So I'll give you some specific numbers at Lake Region State College.
- Another 83 of those students were in Devils Lake.
- We have a great relationship with Devils Lake High School at Lake Region State College. 21 of those students
- So I thank Lake Region for that.
Committees:
Joint Education , Joint Education Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House environment panel considers bill to establish year-round bass fishing season 4/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you spend any time on Minnesota lakes like I do, smallmouth bass caught on Mille Lacs, uh, you'll
- school as a sport, um, this is actually going to increase their ability to have fishing days on the lake
- The Max Band and the Leech Lake band are fully supportive of it.
- </c><00:04:38.479><c> band</c><00:04:38.880><c> are</c> The Max Band and the Leech Lake band are The
- Max Band and the Leech Lake band are fully<00:04:39.440><c> supportive</c><00:04:39.919><c> of</c><00