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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Ward wishes to speak? No? Okay.
- Senator Ward for the committee. The eyes have it. The motion of ought to The eyes have it.
- vote of 4 to pass with an amendment by vote of 4 to 0.<01:34:30.240><c> Senator</c><01:34:30.600><c> Ward
- Senator Ward for the committee. 0. Senator Ward for the committee.
- >> Senator<01:34:31.880><c> Ward.</c> >> Senator Ward. >> Senator Ward.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- benefits of a 20-year statute are preservation of legal rights in real estate disputes, such as a boundary
- ><c> or</c><00:11:12.560><c> an</c><00:11:12.839><c> adverse</c><00:11:13.519><c> possession</c> boundary
- issue or an adverse possession boundary issue or an adverse possession claim<00:11:14.760><c> of</c>
- The state told us there was a boundary around Saint-Gobain initially.
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Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved.
Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199.
The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- The use of the term 'property boundary line' to describe what was described multiple times in the bill
- However, that's generally considered to be the boundary line.
- Most division fences are recognized as the boundary.
- If a boundary fence is there for a certain number of years, you have adverse possession, even if it's
- not on the boundary line.
Summary:
The House Committee on Agriculture met in executive session and considered three bills. House Bill 2297, the fencing enclosure bill, was amended with a House committee substitute and then reported do pass after discussion focused on wording changes from “division line” to “property boundary line” and liability language tied to trespass and injury. House Bill 2713 was also amended, with members adopting a committee amendment and rolling it into a new committee substitute before voting it do pass; the substitute clarified tax credit language and restored sunset provisions after discussion about a negotiated compromise with the Senate and industry stakeholders.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 1885, which would change the makeup of the Clean Water Commission. The bill would allow at least one member knowledgeable about publicly owned wastewater treatment works, remove a two-year cooling-off period for commission members with industry income, and require the commission to adopt conflict-of-interest rules for recusals. The sponsor and supporters from municipal utilities and wastewater interests argued the changes would help the state retain experienced professionals and ensure more technically informed decision-making, while members raised concerns about conflicts of interest and whether the commission should set its own recusal standards. No opposition testimony was presented, and the hearing concluded without a vote on HB 1885.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jun 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But nevertheless, there are still boundary review boards throughout the state.
- Just an aside: there is no process in state law to change county boundaries.
- There are many statutes related to annexation and changing municipal boundaries.
- Chapter 35.16 and 35A.16 relate to reducing city boundaries. Some call that de-annexation.
- Finally, Chapter 36.93 RCW relates to the boundary review boards.
Summary:
The committee held a work session on local government issues, beginning with an update from the State Building Code Council on four legislatively mandated code amendments now in CR-102 rulemaking: temporary emergency shelters, reduced minimum dwelling unit size, multiplex housing up to three stories and six units, and single-exit apartment buildings up to six stories. Council staff also described a separate embodied-carbon appendix proposal that remains under public review, with testimony both supporting and opposing it. Members asked about the rationale for some of the code limits, including the restriction on connecting multiplex buildings.
The committee then heard a panel on annexations from MRSC, Pierce County, and the Association of Washington Cities. Witnesses reviewed annexation methods, including petition, election, and interlocal agreement approaches, and said larger annexations are increasingly using interlocal agreements because they can address infrastructure, revenue sharing, and public process concerns. They described barriers such as inconsistent local standards, the cost of infrastructure, referendum risk, census requirements, and the difficulty of persuading residents and local officials to support annexation. Members asked about the five-year restriction on residential zoning changes in one annexation method and whether a hearing examiner could reduce political pressure on local decision-makers.
A second panel discussed subdivision reform. The Master Builders Association urged raising the short-plat threshold within urban growth areas to 30 lots as a simpler first step, citing permitting delays and added housing costs. The City of Spokane described implementation problems with recent housing laws, including uncertainty about how to review plats under HB 1110, lot-splitting administration, and added notice requirements for unit lot subdivisions. AWC said there was broad agreement that subdivision decisions should be more administrative, but public hearings remained a point of disagreement. The committee also heard from FutureWise, the Washington State Association of Counties, and Lewis County on county development regulation and enforcement, with witnesses emphasizing underfunded code enforcement, inconsistent standards between counties and cities, and the need for better coordination, incentives, and possibly stronger enforcement tools. No votes were taken; the chair said the committee would continue working on possible solutions in future sessions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 05/14/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- battle already happened here where we took the provision that has to do with taking children to the Boundary
- /c><00:18:59.200><c> the</c> to do with taking children to the to do with taking children to the Boundary
- :00.240><c> So</c><00:19:00.799><c> it's</c><00:19:01.039><c> very</c><00:19:01.440><c> very</c> Boundary
- So it's very very Boundary Waters.
- We lost the taking youth to Boundary Waters provision, but the battles here and even though we have a
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
9-1-1 Management Authority Apr 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- the census data, and that's how we come up with the population estimates for your particular PAT boundary
- We did have I believe there were 4 or 5 PSAT boundary changes related to annexation and deannexations
- change form that will be used by PAPs to expand or reduce their PAT boundary call taking area.
- The Piece at boundary change at any time.
- Those checks start in July, and they will not change it based upon any PAT boundary changes between now
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 9th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Soria, Stephanie Nguyen, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward
- Schiavo, Schultz, Sharp-Collins, Solache, Soria, Stephanie Nguyen, Ta, Tangipa, Valencia, Wallis, Ward
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing the League of Women Voters of San Francisco Youth Council, the Jane Center of Northern California, a departing UC Sacramento intern, and members of the Sam Yup Benevolent Association/Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. The chamber then moved to the Daily File, where most items were passed and retained on file, and AB 1044 was moved to the inactive file at the author’s request.
The main floor action was on ACR 91, authored by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which recognized June 2025 as Portuguese Heritage Month, June 10 as the Day of Portugal, and April 18 as the Day of the Azores. Supportive remarks highlighted the long history and contributions of Portuguese Americans in California, especially in agriculture, business, public service, and culture, and Assembly Member Macedo spoke as a co-author and second-generation Portuguese American. The resolution received 64 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. Macedo also shared Portuguese sweet bread with members, and Aguiar-Curry introduced Portuguese dignitaries and community leaders in the chamber.
The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory. Members honored Phil Jerizzo, Dr. Marvin Lavelle Boomer Jr., and Elizabeth Starr, describing their public service, mentorship, community leadership, and family legacies. The Assembly then announced upcoming session dates and adjourned until Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 9 a.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
9-1-1 Management Authority Apr 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We did have, I believe, four or five PSAP boundary changes related to annexations and deannexations,
- And I believe we had all but three PSAPs that submitted a confirmation of their PSAP boundary along with
- And vote to approve the public safety answering point, PSAP, call-taking boundary change form that will
- be used by PSAPs to expand or reduce their PSAP boundary call-taking area.
- Those checks start in July, and they will not change it based upon any PSAP boundary changes between
Summary:
The Oklahoma 911 Management Authority met with a quorum and approved the minutes from the February 5 regular meeting and the March 9 special meeting, along with the January 2026 financial report. The authority also recognized the Emergency Telecommunicator of the Quarter, Claire Gutierrez of the Pott County Sheriff’s Office, for her work during a fast-moving wildfire incident, and the Emergency Technologist of the Quarter, Jason White of the City of Shawnee, for his support of the 911 center’s technology needs.
Members approved the City of Norman’s in-person 40-hour telecommunicator training program as a vetted training option. They also approved Washington County 911’s request to submit an amended hardship application for a radio console grant match waiver, rather than granting the waiver outright. In addition, the authority approved the annual land area and population percentages used to determine 911 telephone fee distributions for fiscal year 2027, and approved a new PSAP call-taking boundary change form for future boundary adjustments.
The authority approved three grant requests: Creek County for APCO/Telecom training, the City of El Reno for ADA and facility improvements to its dispatch center, and the City of Moore for ADA furniture and a larger dispatch setup. Committee and staff reports covered audit completion, boundary verification and population model work, recruitment website updates, upcoming 911 Day at the Capitol, NG9-1-1 and GIS progress, cybersecurity training planning, 988 integration efforts, and ongoing concerns about TCPR policy and liability. The legislative report noted House Bill 2710 passed the House after amendments removing 911-related language and was sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The meeting ended with public comments, a brief new business item wishing member Brent Hawkinson well after surgery, and adjournment.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Tribal and State Relations Committee
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It pushes our boundary up into Canada.
- explaining the boundary here: that it moves.
- When the lake moves, our boundary moves.
- Anybody that lives on reservation boundaries.
- out of the boundaries.
Summary:
The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and first heard welcoming remarks and introductions from tribal leaders and program directors. Chairwoman Street and other tribal representatives outlined a range of concerns and requests for state action, including taxation of reservation lands, support for non-beneficiary students at the tribal school, homelessness funding, Indian-managed health care, gaming and e-tabs, Feather Alert improvements, industrial farming near waterways, tourism, and better state-tribal consultation. Committee members responded that the meeting was intended to improve understanding and communication, and several members suggested future legislation or resolutions could be used to advance some of the issues. The tribe also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to legislators and staff.
A major portion of the discussion focused on Spirit Lake fish and wildlife jurisdiction and the lake boundary. Tribal representatives asked for an MOU or co-stewardship agreement with the state to clarify hunting and fishing rights, recognize tribal licenses, and reduce recurring disputes over “gray areas” on the reservation and lake. Committee members discussed whether to draft a bill or resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and asked that North Dakota Game and Fish be invited to a future meeting. Related concerns included aquatic nuisance species prevention, with both sides agreeing that more aggressive boat inspection and cleaning measures would be beneficial.
The committee also discussed taxation and county relations. Tribal leaders raised concerns about county resistance to fee-to-trust transfers and about property and vehicle taxation affecting members living on or near reservation lands. Committee members and tribal counsel reviewed federal treaty principles and court cases, and one member noted that the committee had previously taken no formal action on similar issues. Later, Benson County’s tax equalization director explained how the county values taxable land, handles inundated land applications, and tracks land coming off the tax rolls when the tribe repurchases acreage. The discussion ended with a presentation from the president of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, followed by an HHS presentation on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion as the committee moved to its next topic.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration May 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- already raised, I know it sounds like...” “...to what Assembly Member Ward already raised.
- Ward has before this committee, the $70 million public media stabilization fund that would be created
- So many member Ward. Great. Thank you for that presentation.
- Ward. Thank you.
- Thank you, Assemblymember Ward. I think we had the same reaction.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- [Clears throat] Good morning, Chairman Ward and members of the committee.
- I represent Senate District 18, which is Manchester Wards 5 through 9 and the town of Litchfield.
- Your question, Chair Ward, on the opt-in, if is it parents, is it the schools?
- Thank you, Chair Ward. Um, Nancy, always good to see you.
- Thank you, Chairwoman Ward, for the opportunity to speak and members of the committee.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And Bill Ward, again, on deck, please be ready after this panel, Honorable Jim Wright, Charlotte Aldous
- , Joseph Montgomery, Cheryl Welsh, and Bill Ward.
- Sharla Aldiss, Joseph Montgomery, Cheryl Welsh, and Bill Ward.
- Bill Ward, and I'm going to call a few more witnesses.
- We are still looking for Bill Ward. Shroomy, you're out. Cohen, Ben Patterson. Sasha Moore? Mmm.
Bills:
SB 30, SB 517, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 1698, SB 1845, SB 1860, SB 2420, SB 2429
Keywords:
gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights.
The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 7, 2025 @ 10:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- And also noting the excused absence of Representative Ward.
- Noting the excused absence of Representative Kush and Representative Ward, are there any reservations
- Again noting the excused absences of Representative Kush and Representative Ward, which will hold for
- the excused absences of rep Kush<01:12:43.760><c> and</c><01:12:43.920><c> rep</c><01:12:44.120><c> Ward
- which</c><01:12:44.520><c> will</c><01:12:44.679><c> hold</c><01:12:44.880><c> for</c> Kush and rep Ward
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And one of the challenges we had was with the Boundary Review Board cutting the boundaries of the proposed
- Boundaries are an even greater concern.
- In addition, there needs to be a sense of community within those boundaries.
- Sense of community is highly connected to school boundaries.
- That's why those boundaries are so difficult to change.
Summary:
The committee heard several local government bills. Senate Bill 6181, sponsored by Senator Conway, would let county legislative authorities in certain large western Washington counties file a city incorporation petition without collecting resident signatures if the area is fully within an urban growth boundary and has more than 25,000 people. Supporters from Pierce County said the current signature requirement makes incorporation too difficult for large urban unincorporated areas like South Hill, while opponents argued the signature threshold is an important test of community support and raised concerns about boundaries, taxes, and the adequacy of the bill’s details. Senate Bill 6132 would give the Port of Moses Lake additional bonding authority tied to a tax increment financing area to help finish a rail project; the port said rising costs and a pending federal grant made the extra flexibility necessary.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 6154, which would give local governments more flexibility in how they use hydraulic project approval permits for culvert replacement. Counties and cities testified that many emergency culvert repairs are expensive and that some sites provide little fish habitat benefit, so they want the option to redirect equivalent resources to higher-priority fish passage projects elsewhere in the watershed. A few commenters supported the bill as a practical way to improve habitat and flood resilience, while one remote witness objected to the broader legal framework for salmon habitat projects. Senate Bill 6189 would extend from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028 the deadline for creating an additional public facilities district for regional aquatics and sports facilities; Olympia, Tumwater, and regional partners said they need more time to complete feasibility and coordination work for a proposed aquatic center.
In executive session, the committee took action on several bills. It adopted a substitute and passed Senate Bill 6037 to Ways and Means, adopted a substitute and passed Senate Bill 5983 to Rules, and passed Senate Bills 5995 and 6013 to Rules without amendments. For Senate Bill 6066, the committee adopted an amendment into a new substitute and passed the bill to the Transportation Committee. The committee did not take action on Senate Bills 5820 or 6064.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Thank you, Senator Ward. I am Senator Bill Ganon.
- Thank you, Senator Ward, for that question.
- Thank you, Senator Ward. I agree. We should have robust discussion and facts.
- <c> for</c><01:43:22.800><c> that</c> Thank you, Senator Ward, for that Thank you, Senator Ward, for
- </c><01:45:08.320><c> We</c> Thank you, Senator Ward. I agree. We Thank you, Senator Ward. I agree.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- your discussion on district boundaries away from the district... ...on district boundaries away from
- Chairman, members of the committee, boundary changes are very rare.
- Chairman, members of the committee, boundary changes are very rare.
- , where they could move their boundary?
- boundary in an area that allows them to build if that's the appropriate place.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Member Ward, you're next. Thank you. This is item seven. Item seven, AB 2180.
- Assembly Member Ward, you may proceed, and your witnesses have two minutes each.
- Thank you, Assembly Member Ward and Sorin. Good morning, Madam Chair and senators.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government Committee heard several housing, water, labor, and local governance bills. AB 1621, by Assembly Member Wilson, would tighten timelines and limit repeated plan checks in post-entitlement housing permitting; supporters said it would reduce delays and costs, while cities and counties opposed or sought amendments over concerns about health-and-safety review and litigation risk. AB 2005 would expand SB 9 lot-split eligibility to certain owners using trusts or LLCs and allow partnerships with small builders; supporters framed it as a homeownership tool, while Realtors and others warned it would weaken SB 9’s owner-occupancy guardrails and invite speculative development. AB 2397 would create a financing tool for rural housing infrastructure districts, with the author and a developer witness saying it would help projects secure roads, water, and sewer funding.
The committee also considered AB 2180, which would clarify Proposition 218 rate-setting standards for public water agencies. Water agencies, cities, counties, and other local entities supported the bill as a response to conflicting court decisions and rising litigation, while taxpayer and consumer opponents argued the Legislature should not intervene while the issue is pending before the California Supreme Court and warned the bill could weaken constitutional protections against cost shifting. After debate, the committee voted 3-2 to send AB 2180 to the Senate floor. AB 1838 would require bidders on public works projects to disclose recent wage-and-hour violations; labor groups supported it as a transparency and worker-protection measure, while contractors opposed it as burdensome and likely to reduce competition. The committee voted 2-2 on the bill, leaving it open.
Members also heard AB 2134, which would allow local elected officials to take parental leave without publicly disclosing private medical or family information in order to avoid removal for missed meetings; it received broad support and passed unanimously to Judiciary. AB 2308 would extend an existing tax-increment financing timeline for the San Francisco Transbay/portal project, and AB 2397 advanced on a unanimous vote. After the hearing, the committee later took up the bills on call and reported most of them out, including AB 1621, AB 2005, AB 2134, AB 2308, and AB 2397, while AB 1838 remained tied and AB 2180 was sent forward on a divided vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Ward-Johnson. $4.69 is spent in-state, and what does that consist of?
- Representative Ward Johnson, is my microphone okay? I see you still have your Texas accent.
- Representative Ward-Johnson. Oh, I'm sorry. No. Members, any other questions?