Video & Transcript Research : 'aquifer study'

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KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee (11-1-23)

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 3/3/25 - Part 1

Ways and Means

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 3/3/25 - Part 2

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • They changed that all of a sudden and went to an actuarial study, so it depends on the version of the
  • different ways of costing out the bill, including a microsimulation process in 2022 and then an actuarial study
  • He said they changed that all of a sudden and went to an actuarial study, so it depends on the version
Bills: HF11
Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (01/29/2024)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (12/04/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (11/06/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (11/06/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Commission to Study the Effect of Recent Changes Made to Charitable Gaming Laws (10/17/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (10/16/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (09/18/23)

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 2nd, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Aquifer Storage and Recovery, or ASR, is one of several infrastructure strategies included in Austin's
  • and recover water when needed during drought conditions, with more water being injected into the aquifer
  • We're exploring all opportunities for expanding the water supply, including seawater desalination, aquifer
  • of potential water supply solutions to deal with growing water demands, including new reservoirs, aquifer
  • We're projecting that case will cost $4 million to litigate through the commission, studies, witnesses
Bills: HB16, HB16, HB1618, HB2692, HB2712, HB2970, HB3609, HB3628
Keywords: judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, water infrastructure, Texas Water Development Board, financial assistance, water supply projects, rural municipalities, water access assessment, aquifer storage, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulations, groundwater management, San Antonio River, pollution control
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 2nd, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm bringing it back, and this will allow two aquifer storage and recovery projects in my district
  • So, these projects will help us not only store water in the aquifer but also ensure that...
  • Aquifer storage and recovery, as well as the use of the Trinity Aquifer groundwater, are being evaluated
  • Now we're talking about aquifer storage and recovery wells, and they get caught up in that prohibition
  • We commissioned a study by San Jack Maritime College, along with the Houston pilots and the Galveston
Bills: HB16, HB1618, HB2692, HB2712, HB2970, HB3609, HB3628, HB16
Keywords: water infrastructure, Texas Water Development Board, financial assistance, water supply projects, rural municipalities, water access assessment, aquifer storage, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulations, groundwater management, San Antonio River, pollution control, flood management, water quality, conservation district, bonds, utility rates, ratemaking, water services
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 25th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20
Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer
Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 25th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Center for Nursing and Workforce Studies, of course, projects severe nursing workforce shortages.
  • The student would do their training at a study center. state facility like the Texas Department of Criminal
  • .. not the best use of state resources if out-of-state students are available. and interested in studying
  • Our understanding of biological systems have come a long way since I studied biology. in Stanford 30
  • Spending too much on inputs, no matter what I study, it all boils back down.
Bills: HB3032, HB3434, HB3574, HB5339, HB5646
Keywords: nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation
ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then that Section 19 was the studying of more Missouri River intakes.
  • And Section 20 is the study on the governance and finance, but predominantly both, but of the three big
Bills: HB1329
Keywords: government spending database, public expenditure transparency, open data, government transparency, school district spending, state spending, local government finance, education finance, budget database, expenditure reporting, salary transparency, benefits data, public records, Legislative Management study, North Dakota, school board training, superintendent, principal, business manager, higher education spending
Summary: The division first discussed Senate Bill 1540 and related amendments involving implementation mechanics, procurement exemptions, and an emergency clause. Bank of North Dakota representatives explained that, based on a timeline review with DPI, the project would be very difficult to implement for the 2026-27 school year without exemptions from state purchasing and IT oversight rules and without an emergency clause; they said the normal procurement process could take about 240 days and that a 15-month implementation window would likely push the start to 2027-28 if those changes were not adopted. Members also raised a separate policy question about a criminal penalty placeholder in the bill, and the committee agreed that the sentence was unnecessary and should be removed. The committee deferred means-testing questions and fiscal-note issues to the next morning, with the understanding that the bill would be drafted in a way that made it workable if it advanced. The committee then turned to the water budget bill and reviewed the latest amended version, which included changes to the Water Topics process, Southwest Pipeline line of credit provisions, Red River supply funding, Mouse River project amounts, general water funding, studies on Missouri River intakes and water governance/finance, and a carryover/transfer adjustment. Chris Cattermas of the Department of Water Resources said most of the carryover funds were already obligated, with the largest unobligated amount in flood control. After review, Senator Thomas moved a do-pass recommendation on the bill as amended, the motion was seconded, and the committee approved it unanimously. The chair noted that other bills would be taken up the next morning, including 1013, 1014, and 1540.
ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman and Committee, this is what it is: turning that work into a study to find out, first of all,
  • Again, maybe it's not the right time and the study is needed, but it will, I think, in my opinion, help
  • And I think I'm going to support the study because I'm for transparency too, but I think we need to know
  • Chairman, I think the feelings of the committee are going toward a study.
  • And by doing the study, we're keeping the whole concept alive.
Bills: HB1329
Keywords: government spending database, public expenditure transparency, open data, government transparency, school district spending, state spending, local government finance, education finance, budget database, expenditure reporting, salary transparency, benefits data, public records, Legislative Management study, North Dakota, school board training, superintendent, principal, business manager, higher education spending
Summary: The Education Division met with all members present and first took up House Bill 1329, which would create a transparency database and website for school spending information. Senator Schaible offered Amendment 0204 to turn the bill into a study, citing concerns that the proposal would impose major data-collection burdens on 168 school districts, require new data standards and privacy protections, and likely cost far more than the $500,000 in the bill. Several members supported transparency but agreed the implementation costs and technical feasibility were unclear. The committee adopted the amendment 4-1, then passed HB 1329 as amended on a 5-0 vote, with Senator Shively to carry the bill. The committee then discussed House Bill 1540, the education savings account/voucher bill. Representatives from the Bank of North Dakota and the Department of Public Instruction explained that they had not been consulted on the original drafting and outlined needed administrative changes, including clarifying the Bank as administrator, using a third-party program manager, involving DPI in rulemaking, adding audit and appeal procedures, and adjusting language on eligible purchases and school disqualification. They also said the current timeline was likely too aggressive to launch by the 2026-27 school year and estimated the program would require about 15 months to implement, with a fiscal note now around $5.1 million. Members also discussed policy-related amendments on means testing and application timing. Senator Shively proposed a 300% of poverty-level means test and a sign-up period to reduce costs and limit open-ended enrollment, while Senator Axman proposed a tiered approach that would keep all students technically eligible but phase in funding levels by income, preserving access for students who qualify for other federal supports. DPI said it could not currently disaggregate some data by family income and that the appeal process and procurement timeline still needed work. The committee did not move HB 1540 out that morning and instead recessed to continue discussion later after members had time to review the administrative and fiscal issues separately from the means-testing proposals.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force - Upon Adj. of IJC EDWI (6-20-24)

NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 9th, 2026 at 02:06 pm

Senate Health & Public Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do research and policy work in the public interest, studying housing policy around the U.S.
  • We do research and policy work in the public interest, a study housing policy, an organization.
  • We do research and policy work in the public interest, a study housing policy around the U.S., and in
  • Horowitz, would you like to explain the Minnesota law in 2017 and the study you did last year?
  • And from 2017 to 2023, which is in your committee analysis, the study is attached. Okay. Yeah.
Bills: SB211, SB131, SB183, SB222, SB246, SB254
Keywords: appropriation, local government, Las Vegas, Rodriguez Park, public facilities, zoning reform, building regulations, residential apartments, commercial use, multigenerational housing, local government authority, healthcare, urgent care, emergency services, feasibility study, medical facilities, physician training, medical residency, New Mexico, massage therapy
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The vast majority of these are located within city boundaries and are screened in shadow aquifers.
  • the Edwards Aquifer.
  • Senate Bill 2159 authorizes TCEQ to approve an ASR project that will transect the Edwards Aquifer in
  • formation that underlies the Edwards Aquifer.
  • My name is Roland Ruiz, General Manager for the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Bills: SB243, SB1586, SB1891, SB1959, SB2159, SB2568
Keywords: migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards, retaliation, worker complaint, language access, Spanish-language outreach, H-2A visa, temporary agricultural workers, unlicensed housing, rural housing