Video & Transcript Research : 'drinking straws'
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 28th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, would children be able to drink when... ...on-site.
- You'd want children to be able to drink when they're outside.
- I know nothing about housing, so I would have been better drinking the Coke I had in my hand. So...
- I'm going to drink my water bottle and I'm going to head home now, but I will say, I mean, the trooper
- But I would have been better drinking the Coke I had in my head.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session (Part 2 of September 12, 2025 Legislative day)
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- provide funding certainty for transit projects, housing programs, wildfire prevention projects, clean drinking
- provide funding certainty for transit projects, housing programs, wildfire prevention projects, clean drinking
- provide funding certainty for transit projects, housing programs, wildfire prevention projects, clean drinking
- the funding for high-speed rail, AB 617 communities, the affordable housing dollars, and the safe drinking
- Affordable housing dollars and the safe drinking funding that will be continuous.
Summary:
The chamber reconvened after a late-night session and first adopted the consent calendar, including ACR 107 on the Diablo Range, by a 48-0 vote. Members then took up several Senate bills and Assembly measures, with repeated remarks about the long hours and the need to respect staff and keep proceedings moving. A vote change was also announced for Assembly Member Patel on SB 414, changing from aye to not voting.
The main policy debate centered on energy, climate, and affordability. SB 237, dealing with oil and gas policy, refinery closures, pipeline safety, Kern County permitting, gasoline blend flexibility, and regional fuel coordination, drew strong support from members who framed it as a managed transition to stabilize fuel supply and protect jobs, and strong opposition from members who called it a giveaway to oil interests and a setback for climate goals. The bill passed 59-0. SB 254, an energy affordability and wildfire package, included wildfire mitigation financing, a successor wildfire fund, transmission cost reductions, clean energy permitting changes, and energization timelines; members raised some concerns about local control, but the bill passed 58-0. SB 840 and AB 1207 advanced the cap-and-invest reauthorization package, with supporters emphasizing emissions reductions, housing, transit, wildfire prevention, and community air programs, while opponents argued it would raise costs and function as a tax-and-spend scheme. SB 840 passed 54-15 and AB 1207 passed 55-10, both with urgency and immediate transmittal.
Members also approved SB 352, which makes the Bureau of Environmental Justice permanent and requires air quality monitoring and reporting on AB 617 implementation, by 43-19. AB 825, authorizing California to help establish a Westwide electricity market, was presented as a way to lower bills, improve reliability, and reduce emissions; it passed 67-2 and was sent to the Governor. Additional actions included concurrence in Senate amendments to AB 8 on cannabinoids and AB 383 on firearms cleanup, and the chamber began consideration of AB 764 on wildlife as the transcript ended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Sep 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- so he felt like maybe he overreacted and he second-guessed himself to the point where he started drinking
- And he second-guessed himself to the point where he started drinking.
- Senate Bill 466 by Senator Caballero and others, relating to drinking water.
- providers from unnecessary litigation and to allow them to focus on providing safe and affordable drinking
- providers from unnecessary litigation and to allow them to focus on providing safe and affordable drinking
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a busy floor session with several procedural motions and bill actions. Members suspended rules to allow speeches and guests, withdrew AB 362 from Appropriations to the second reading file, and voted 41-13 to suspend the rules for that motion. The body also took up a number of items on the daily and third reading files, with several measures passed, retained, or moved to inactive file.
The main policy focus was ACR 70, designating September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Assembly Member Pellerin presented the resolution with a personal account of losing her husband to suicide and urged greater use of 988, secure firearm storage, and open conversations about mental health. Many members from both parties and caucuses spoke in support, sharing personal experiences with suicide and emphasizing stigma reduction, access to care, and the importance of checking in on others. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, Senate amendments were concurred in, and suicide awareness pins were distributed to members.
The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 977 on Native American human remains, with unanimous support and a 68-0 vote, and to AB 1510, the Assembly PERS Committee bill, which passed 66-1. Members then adopted H.R. 65, recognizing October as Filipino American History Month, after extensive remarks celebrating Filipino American history, labor organizing, public service, and community contributions; 63 co-authors were added without objection before the voice vote. Later, the chamber passed SB 81, protecting access to health care facilities from immigration enforcement, and SB 98, requiring schools and campuses to notify communities when immigration enforcement is present; both were framed as part of a broader package to protect immigrant communities and passed on urgency votes. The session concluded with debate on SJR 9, a resolution condemning mass immigration raids and defending civil liberties, which drew sharply divided remarks from supporters and opponents, with no final action shown in the transcript excerpt.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- our water, air, and environment are vulnerable to everything that is put on it and ends up in our drinking
- water, air, and environment are vulnerable to everything that has put on it and ends up into our drinking
- We have spread PFAS over all of our drinking water supplies and contaminated them, and we need to get
- I see these boxes on properties in North Andover adjacent to our drinking water and by businesses.
- I see these boxes on properties in North Andover adjacent to our drinking water and by businesses.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills focused on pesticides, pollinators, rodenticides, mosquito control, invasive species, and local authority over pesticide regulation. Chair Becca Rausch set strict two-minute testimony limits due to the very large number of speakers. Early testimony from Senator Moore and Representative Hawkins strongly supported a bill to restrict second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, citing harms to wildlife, pets, and public health, and noting that California has already adopted a similar model. Testimony also supported a Lowell home rule petition to allow the city to prohibit or restrict these rodenticides, with local officials describing documented raptor poisonings and municipal efforts to phase out use on city property.
A major portion of the hearing focused on pollinator protection and neonicotinoid-treated seeds. Witnesses from environmental groups, conservation organizations, academics, and beekeepers argued that neonics harm bees and other beneficial insects, contaminate soil and water, and provide little or no economic benefit in most corn and soybean fields. Several speakers pointed to New York, Vermont, and Quebec as models for restricting treated seeds, and one panel cited research showing only a small percentage of fields benefit economically from the treatments. Support was also voiced for a bill establishing an ecologically based mosquito management program, with advocates criticizing aerial and truck spraying and urging non-chemical, locally tailored approaches.
Other testimony supported bills to reform the pesticide board and pesticide regulation process, to give vulnerable municipalities more local control over pesticide use, to protect schoolchildren from pesticides on school grounds, and to respond to invasive species through a centralized state office, coordinator, strategic plan, and trust fund. Many speakers, including representatives from Mass Audubon, MSPCA, the Xerces Society, the Sierra Club, watershed groups, and local wildlife rehabilitators, described impacts on hawks, owls, pets, fish, and broader ecosystems. No votes were taken during the hearing, and committee members generally asked few questions, with the hearing remaining in testimony mode throughout.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill establishes a critical and timely investment both for the Delta and California drinking water
- the risk of a breach or a boil, which would threaten human lives, property, infrastructure, and drinking
- in the 2009 Delta Reform Act, protecting and restoring the Delta as a place and ensuring reliable drinking
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations heard a large suspense-file agenda and established a quorum at the start of the meeting. SB 1167 was announced as not being heard and rescheduled for the following week. The Department of Finance did not attend because it had no comments on the bills before the committee. Most measures were taken up with waived presentations, brief public testimony, and no committee questions, and were moved to the suspense file without objection.
Several bills received author presentations and public support. SB 872 by Senator McNerney proposed creating a fund to support repairs to State Water Project canals and Delta levees, with testimony from water agencies, environmental groups, and local governments emphasizing flood risk, water reliability, and the need to protect state assets; the bill was moved to suspense. SB 962 by Senator Archuleta would authorize CDCR to install blue emergency lights on parole vehicles, with supporters citing officer safety and the death of parole agent Joshua Bird; it also moved to suspense. SB 950, presented on behalf of Senator Weber-Pierson, would require coverage for FDA-approved medically necessary treatments for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, with committee discussion noting the bill’s relatively small near-term fiscal impact and a possible future sunset amendment; the committee voted do pass, with the item held open for additional votes.
The committee also heard support or opposition testimony on a few other measures, including SB 1123, which drew opposition from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, and SB 1069 and SB 1138, which received support from industry and clean-energy groups. After processing the full agenda, the committee moved the remaining suspense-file candidates to suspense and adjourned.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a new original contract for drinking water analysis as required by the Safe Water Drinking Act
- As required by the Safe Water Drinking Act.
Summary:
The subcommittee reviewed multiple methods of finance and construction items, including projects for Arkansas State University, Black River Technical College, UAMS, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and UCA. The UAPB Allied Health and Sciences Building appeared both as a method of finance and as an alternative delivery construction project, with East Harding Construction selected and AMR Architects as designer. Members approved the methods of finance, the alternative delivery project, and several discretionary grants, including Department of Health grants for a heart attack center designation and community health worker training, and DHS grants related to homeless services, behavioral health transition support, and an enabling technology pilot.
The committee then reviewed service contracts, including RFQs, construction-related contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and a large number of out-of-state and in-state contracts. Testimony focused heavily on DHS staffing and state hospital contracts, the Arkansas State Police seatbelt survey, AEDC’s lithium supply chain analysis, and Shared Administrative Services’ new SuccessFactors performance-management contract. Members asked detailed questions about contract nursing costs, turnover, hiring timelines, and whether some contracts were being renewed or amended beyond their original projected costs. DHS and Veterans Affairs officials explained staffing shortages, retention incentives, and the use of contract labor as a supplement to state employees.
Several contracts drew scrutiny and were held for further review. Representative Wardlaw raised concerns about projected costs and repeated amendments on the Department of Education security contract and on DHS staffing contracts, arguing that some had exceeded their original projected totals. The committee voted to hold contracts 5, 7, and 8 until Friday, while adopting the remaining contracts. The meeting ended after informational reports on service contract amendments without material change, executed contracts, and emergency procurements were presented, with no further business before adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Cook's Branch Conservancy is a 7,000-acre piece of land that's home to bald eagles, provides drinking
- Members, every Texan has a right to know if the water they drink is unsafe.
- Uh, members, every Texan has a right to know if the water they drink is unsafe.
Keywords:
Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater, water wells, domestic well, livestock well, exempt well, metering device, well meter, groundwater conservation district, Special District Local Laws Code, Water Code, Section 36.117, groundwater regulation, water rights, aquifer management, municipal utility, retail public utility, groundwater export, water supply contract, election
Summary:
The Committee on Natural Resources heard testimony on a series of water, utility, and groundwater-related bills. Early items included HB 5693, which would let Drainage District 7 hold board elections in November of odd-numbered years when a countywide election is occurring, and HB 5671, which would update the Johnson County Special Utility District by clarifying board eligibility, allowing bond issuance, and removing redundant TCEQ approval language to reduce costs and delays. Both bills were left pending after brief testimony from bill sponsors and local witnesses.
The committee also heard SB 1504, which would update the Gulf Coast Authority to allow video-conference participation in meetings, and SB 1302, aimed at closing a TCEQ permitting loophole that allowed dischargers with prior denials or suspensions to reapply through an automated process without meaningful review. SB 2692 drew substantial discussion: it would change the signature threshold for outside-city-limits customers appealing municipal utility rates to the PUC by customer class. Valero supported the bill as a way to avoid requiring large-volume users to gather signatures from unrelated residential customers, while the City of Corpus Christi opposed it, arguing that lowering the threshold to one customer could trigger expensive appeals costing $500,000 to $1 million. A PUC witness said such cases are increasing and that the agency would need additional staff under the fiscal note. SB 790, creating a simplified PUC complaint process for small water and wastewater billing disputes, and SB 1663, expanding TCEQ notice requirements for nearby residents when groundwater contamination is discovered, were also heard and left pending.
Additional bills included HB 3115, clarifying that the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District cannot require meters on exempt domestic or livestock wells; SB 1055, raising the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District’s production fee cap from 1 cent to 7 cents per 1,000 gallons; and SB 1625, requiring private water and wastewater utilities to report cybersecurity incidents to TCEQ and DIR. The committee then took up pending business and adopted a substitute for SB 7, which made several changes to water fund use, eminent domain coordination, and EDAP-related provisions, and voted 10-0 to report it favorably. The committee also adopted a substitute for HB 2347, a county water conservation program bill, and reported it favorably 9-1. HB 5675 and SB 2476 were each reported favorably 10-0. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/08/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I'm drinking from a fire hose because there are so many moving parts here.
- So, I'm drinking from a fire hose because there are so many moving parts here.
- So, I'm<03:41:06.080>
drinking <03:41:06.399>from <03:41:06.560>a <03:41:07.040>< - <04:47:20.560>
So, <04:47:20.798>we've <04:47:21.040>analyzed drinks and candy - So, we've analyzed drinks and candy.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Does this cover those THC drinks on top of the cannabis taxes that we've passed?
- This is a problem that they must deal with to make sure that our community has clean and safe drinking
- drinking water. drinking water.
- Providing clean, reliable drinking water is one of our most fundamental responsibilities as a city.
- For our community, this has been a challenge with PFAS in our drinking water system, and this is not
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/10/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have multiple pathways of exposure for the public that are a concern, including drinking, swimming
- ,<01:02:50.680>
swimming, <01:02:51.040>and including drinking, swimming, and including - drinking, swimming, and agriculture,<01:02:52.240>
but <01:02:52.440>also <01:02:53.360 - c> many of these communities, we also have, many of these communities, we also have, uh, uh, uh, drinking
- Uh, number in drinking water shortages.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 18, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- You told this guy to just drink pineapple smoothies and he'd be fine." Now, that's a gray area.
- You told this guy<00:14:51.519>
to <00:14:51.600>just <00:14:51.760>drink <00:14: - 52.000>
pineapple <00:14:52.480>smoothies guy to just drink pineapple smoothies guy to - just drink pineapple smoothies and<00:14:53.519>
he'd <00:14:53.760>be <00:14:53.920> - If you<00:20:57.120>
choose <00:20:57.360>to <00:20:57.520>drink <00:20:57.760>
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- we've been able to determine that we have not found that pasteurized milk is safe for the public to drink
- for<00:43:55.760>
the <00:43:55.920>public <00:43:56.160>to <00:43:56.400>drink - <00:43:56.720>
And <00:43:56.880>so for the public to drink. - And so for the public to drink.
- <01:00:52.559>
water in urban wastewater and drinking water in urban wastewater and drinking
Keywords:
beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And last is the Public Water System Authorization to ensure compliance with drinking water standards.
- Desalination has been used globally for decades to provide reliable drinking water where conventional
- ASCE Texas represents about 11,000 professional civil engineers, some of whom plan and design drinking
- In the 2025 report card update, we gave drinking water systems a grade of D plus and wastewater systems
- ASCE Texas recognizes the true costs of providing reliable, safe drinking water and wastewater treatment
Summary:
During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects.
Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars.
The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 4/8/26
Transcript Highlights:
- So, drink it in.
- <00:10:30.360>
So, <00:10:30.480>drink <00:10:30.760>it Drazkowski bills out - So, drink it Drazkowski bills out there.
- So, drink it in.<00:10:31.680>
Um <00:10:32.000>but <00:10:32.200>this <00:10:32.440
Summary:
Lawmakers held a bipartisan press availability on a bill to prohibit local governments and their officials from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities. Supporters said the measure is intended to protect transparency, public participation, and Minnesotans’ right to know about local decisions involving land use, public financing, and economic development, especially in cases involving data centers and other large projects. Representatives and senators from both parties described the bill as a response to examples in cities such as Rosemount, Farmington, Hermantown, North Mankato, Monticello, Pine Island, and others, where they said NDAs kept communities from learning about projects until decisions were effectively already made.
The authors argued that the bill is not anti-development or limited to data centers, but instead prevents corporations from using private contracts to circumvent Minnesota’s open meeting and data practices laws. They said Chapter 13 already addresses trade secrets and other confidential information, and that the bill is meant to stop NDAs from creating secrecy around government decision-making. They also said they had heard little organized opposition so far, though they acknowledged questions about how the bill would affect early-stage business recruitment conversations and how local governments, especially smaller ones, would implement the change.
Members also discussed the bill’s legislative path. They said it had previously received unanimous support in committee and was sent to the general register, then moved to the Judiciary Committee at the request of Chair Scott, who wanted a hearing. The authors said they did not believe the bill raised Chapter 13 issues requiring judiciary review, but agreed to the referral as a courtesy and said they were seeking a hearing. They reported that Senate consideration had previously ended in a tie vote, but said momentum was growing and expected stronger support this session. No vote was taken during the press event.
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- This all comes out of EPA grant funding for safe drinking water for the states.
- Um, and, you know, we have primacy from the EPA to regulate the Safe Drinking Water Act.
- Um, and, you know, we have primacy from the EPA to regulate the Safe Drinking Water Act.
- Um, and, you know, we have primacy from the EPA to regulate the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Summary:
The committee first heard testimony from Dr. Edney on the state revolving fund program for rural community water associations. He explained that the program has operated since 1997 using EPA grant funding and a state match, with low-interest loans, emergency funding, and loan forgiveness. He said the state match has risen in recent years because of increased federal infrastructure funding, but is expected to decline again as that enhanced funding ends. Members asked where repayment money goes, and he said it stays in the revolving fund rather than going to the general fund. He also discussed EPA pressure for consolidation of small water associations, minimum operational standards, and the possibility of using loan forgiveness incentives to encourage consolidation. No votes were taken on this presentation.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2824, which extends the eligibility dates for certain energy projects to qualify for ad valorem tax exemptions, moving the relevant deadlines from 2026/2027 to 2031. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed it by voice vote. Next, Senate Bill 2867 revised an earlier employer child care tax credit program. Senator Boyd said the bill simplifies the program, allows a 50% income tax credit for employers providing dependent care during work hours or making at least $2,000 per child direct payments to licensed child care entities, and caps the credit at $3,000 per child per year. A committee substitute also placed a $1 million cap on the overall credit program. Members discussed the need for child care support, the role of federal and state funding, and whether the bill would increase employer participation. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill by voice vote.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 3109, a simple bill affecting Lafleur's Bluff State Park. Senator Blount explained that the park is managed under a lease with a nonprofit and that the bill would exempt the nonprofit from paying property taxes on the leased state park land. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill by voice vote, then rose and reported the measure out of committee.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (11-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And from our drinking water state revolving fund, we call that Fund F, the City of Harlan has a loan
- And<00:13:19.360>
from <00:13:19.920>our <00:13:20.399>drinking <00:13:20.880> - water<00:13:21.200>
state And from our drinking water state And from our drinking water state
Keywords:
November 20, 2025
00:12 Call to Order and Roll Call
00:58 Information Items
06:50 Finance and Administration Cabinet
09:10 KY Infrastructure Authority
21:20 Office of Financial Management
29:14 Meeting Recessed
44:58 Reconvened
45:07 Approval of Minutes
46:35 Next Meeting Date
47:05 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met without a quorum for much of the meeting, so several agenda items were initially heard only for information. Early updates included six informational reports, such as an Auditor of Public Accounts compliance examination with no findings, university equipment and allocation reports, school district bond issuances, Western Kentucky University’s planned public-private partnership housing redevelopment, and quarterly Kentucky Communications Network Authority reports. Members then questioned WKU officials about the P3 housing project, including the number of RFQ responses, property tax responsibility, ownership of the student life foundation, and the status of repairs to residence halls. WKU said the foundation has owned the property since 2000, one hall would be razed or demolished at the end of the academic year, and repairs to the other two were expected to be completed by fall 2027.
The committee also heard a Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources acquisition project for Mount River Farms in Wayne County and a Department of Corrections roof replacement project at Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, but no votes were taken until a quorum was later established. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority then presented six loans and four grant reallocations, including loan increases for Adair County Water District and the City of Harlan, new loans for Litchfield, Louisa, Southeastern Water Association, and Flatwoods, and grant reallocations under the Cleaner Water Program. Members asked about Harlan’s 30-year term and special condition requiring a revenue increase; KIA explained the longer term is reserved for disadvantaged communities and that the condition was meant to reinforce standard debt coverage requirements, while depreciation is reviewed but not included in cash-flow calculations.
After a recess, Senator Thomas arrived and a quorum was reached. The committee approved the prior minutes and then took a consolidated vote on the action items, which passed. The final items included a Kentucky Economic Development Authority revenue bond refunding for CommonSpirit Health, several Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit and single-family bond issuances, a Western Kentucky University bond issuance, and SFCC debt issues. Members discussed the housing transactions, noting they are developer-financed and not subject to a traditional bidding process, and expressed concern about whether the process could produce more units for the same amount of money. The meeting adjourned after all information items were approved and the next meeting date was announced.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Sep 9th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We use those primarily as state match funds for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
- Those dollars are the only source we have to match the federal drinking water money.
- We need $7 million immediately just to match the federal dollars for the drinking water program.
- We would strongly advocate that if you don't fund the drinking water, we're not going to get those $36
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- only hours before the fatal crash, literally the first thing he did after he got out of jail. was go drink
- In addition, the assumption based on the investigation is that he was drinking in his car while driving
- But this is what can happen when someone chooses to drink and drive.
- to pass this bill and let's stand shoulder to shoulder and say well we're not going to Tolerate drinking
Bills:
SB 476, SB 664, SB 745, SB 826, SB 989, SB 1080, SB 1171, SB 1320, SB 1437, SB 1727, SB 1809, SB 2289, SB 2320
Keywords:
education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, only 3% of the wine Ts drink is made from Texas grown grapes.
- And when we've got an entire generation, 21 to 30, that don't drink anything.
- If we can support Texas local agriculture and promote Texans drinking Texas wine, we can keep more Texas
- I just, I just drink what they tell me. Any questions for the author of the bill.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, only three percent of the wine Texans drink is made from Texas-grown grapes. 4,000 tons of
- And when we got an entire generation, 21 to 30, that don't drink anything, I ain't figured that one out
- If we can support Texas local agriculture and promote Texans drinking Texas wine, we can keep more Texas
- I just drink what they tell me. Any questions for the author of the bill?
Keywords:
cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, charitable raffles, nonprofit, wildlife conservation, ticket sales, fundraising, master electrician, electrical work, occupational licensing, work scope, Texas law, Texas Real Estate Commission, TREC, real estate broker, sales agent