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• These are polluted at levels that may pose a serious risk to human health.
• These are polluted at levels that may pose a serious risk to human health.
• PFAS pollution is the primary issue rather than one for dioxane.
• Andover is just one place where residents are being impacted by that legacy of pollution.
• I'm assistant commissioner with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

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• And that's why I think this matter deserves assessment reductions, assessment reductions, do<01:07:25.599
• <01:43:00.320> of homeowners would see a reduction of homeowners would see a reduction of
• in um in the swept that reduction in um in the swept that they're<01:52:21.360> paying<01:52:
• <04:49:34.638> caused<04:49:35.040> by decrease of uh pollution caused by decrease
• of uh pollution caused by because<04:49:35.760> of<04:49:35.920> their<04:49:36.240>

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• In fact, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency estimate there
• > Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution
• Control<00:10:43.279> Agency<00:10:43.760> estimate<00:10:44.240> there Pollution
• Control Agency estimate there Pollution Control Agency estimate there over<00:10:45.040> the<

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• With the recently completed retrieval, size reduction, and repackaging of the cargo containing metal
• To optimize risk reduction, ship performance, and cost efficiency, shipment decisions are based upon
• Maybe you all know I'm a sucker for recycling, but anyway, plastic pollution is a huge issue.
• happy to say that not only had we completed all of the retrievals, but we also completed the size reduction
• We completed all of the retrievals, but we also completed the size reduction of all 158 pipes, which

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• Trees in cities and towns reduce excessive heat, air pollution, and stormwater flooding.
• city streets and storm drains, and removes 187 pounds of carbon dioxide as well as other particle pollutants
• Trees in cities and towns reduce excessive heat, air pollution, and stormwater flooding.
• city streets and storm drains, and removes 187 pounds of carbon dioxide as well as other particle pollutants
• Pounds of carbon dioxide, as well as other particle pollutants.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on a wide range of insurance-related bills, with much of the discussion focused on affordable housing insurance, homeowners insurance practices, climate resilience, and consumer protections after property losses. Senators and representatives testified in support of a resolve to create a commission on affordable housing insurance (S. 768/H. 1279), arguing that rising premiums and deductibles are threatening the viability of affordable housing properties and new development. Supporters also backed bills to establish private flood insurance standards (S. 719), create climate-resilient home retrofit grants (S. 720), expand the MVP climate resilience program (H. 1310/S. 686), and protect urban trees and limit insurer-driven tree removals (H. 1316). Several lawmakers and advocates said these measures would help reduce risk, preserve insurability, and address the effects of increasingly severe storms and flooding. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing insurer use of aerial imagery (H. 1242/H. 2142) and notice periods for nonrenewals or repairs (H. 4042 and related measures). Supporters said insurers should be allowed to use drones and satellite images but with stronger guardrails, including current photos, disclosure of risk factors, an appeals process, and time to cure defects. They argued that homeowners are sometimes blindsided by nonrenewals based on inaccurate aerial photos or given too little time to make repairs. Opponents from the insurance industry said aerial imagery is already regulated by the Division of Insurance, that additional statutory requirements could create confusion and litigation, and that existing notice rules already provide 45 days for nonrenewals and 60-day limits on cancellations. Industry witnesses also warned that some proposed timelines conflict with current law and could restrict useful underwriting tools. Another major topic was H. 1077, which would restrict solicitation by restoration companies and public adjusters at fire scenes. A homeowner described being approached immediately after a house fire by restoration and public-adjuster representatives and said the experience was intrusive and overwhelming; supporters said homeowners need time and space to make informed decisions after a disaster. Public adjusters and restoration contractors opposed the bill, saying they provide needed guidance, emergency mitigation, and claims assistance when homeowners are under stress, and that some existing protections already allow consumers to cancel contracts. The hearing ended after all listed witnesses testified, and the committee voted to close the hearing; no bill dispositions were taken during the session.

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• Concrete crushing facilities are significant sources of air pollution and are linked to a range of serious
• In addition to regulated air pollutants, concrete crushing facilities...
• Let's remember there are... ...three populations that are especially vulnerable to air pollution: children

Bills: SB2082, SB2203, SB2351, SB2550, SCR48

Keywords: concrete crushing, hospital proximity, environmental regulation, public health, zoning laws, SB 2203, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, contested case, administrative law judge, ALJ, discovery, scope of discovery, certification, administrative procedure, permit dispute, agency rules, Government Code

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• I'm assistant commissioner with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• with kadelka I'm assistant commissioner with the<00:04:56.840> Minnesota<00:04:57.240> Pollution
• <00:04:57.680> Control<00:04:57.960> agency the Minnesota Pollution Control agency
• the Minnesota Pollution Control agency want<00:04:58.800> to<00:04:58.919> thank<00:04:
• committee members, for the record again, Kirk Kadelka, assistant commissioner with the Minnesota Pollution

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• the project would have been at that 100% polygon that you see there, if there's basically a 30% reduction
• And much like you, I've always heard how terrible the states are at polluting Lake Winnipeg.
• I was very surprised to learn... ...states are at polluting Lake Winnipeg.
• She was asked about the algae growth and the bloom that is a result of all the pollution that North Dakota
• she was very much, she was asked about the algae growth and the bloom that is a result of all the pollution

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• Transportation is the largest source of air pollution in California.
• Transportation is the largest source of air pollution in California, and diesel school buses pose an
• remain concerned about the children and communities who will continue to be exposed to this dangerous pollution
• won't be charging infrastructure there and slowing job growth and keeping students exposed to diesel pollution
• And that would obviously negatively impact efforts to facilitate the reduction of added sugars in the

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote. The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.

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• of what these projects were potentially doing and accusations of how much they were going to be polluting
• which was nowhere near to be polluting which was nowhere near uh<00:25:55.520> even<00:25:55.760
• into your and put light pollution into your windows<00:47:15.599> and<00:47:16.000> run
• and light pollute into our homes and then use the data centers to do things harmful.
• and light pollute into our homes and then use the data centers to do things harmful.

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• Air report, over 80% of Californians still live in communities impacted by unhealthy levels of air pollution
• Fuel combustion in the transportation sector is the primary source of smog-forming ozone pollution and
• That pollution leads to both acute and chronic health emergencies such as asthma, heart attacks and stroke
• And consequently, the goal is to try and limit this kind of air pollution.

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• stations are allowed to operate where they are currently located, and we want to ensure that due to pollution
• am sympathetic to the concern and passing on to family businesses, these are also entities that do pollute
• I don't think I would want him personally polluting next to a school.
• We will work on the amendment, but balancing that with the reports that already show that it does pollute

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• meaningful dialogue from all stakeholders about how to tackle the chronic issues of fires and toxic pollution
• chemicals capable of thermal runaway reactions; requiring CalEnviroScreen to show explosive potential of polluters
• chemicals capable of thermal runaway reactions; requiring CalEnviroScreen to show explosive potential of polluters
• chemicals capable of thermal runaway reactions; requiring CalEnviroScreen to show explosive potential of polluters

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard several bills focused on wildfire preparedness, industrial safety, and recycling oversight. SB 1153 by Senator Caballero would require urban retail water suppliers to add wildfire-specific procedures to emergency plans and coordinate with fire agencies; supporters said it would improve planning while recognizing water system limits, and the bill was framed as protecting ratepayers and infrastructure. SB 811, also by Senator Caballero, would create a comprehensive DTSC permitting and regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities; supporters argued it would set clear statewide standards and protect communities, while opponents said it would weaken hazardous waste protections and carve the industry out of existing law. SB 883 by Senator Umberg would impose new safeguards for facilities storing reactive chemicals such as methyl methacrylate after the Garden Grove evacuation, including backup cooling, public review, emergency planning, and state tracking; industry groups opposed the breadth of the bill and sought further clarification, while environmental and community groups supported it. SB 1010 by Senator Ashby would strengthen oversight of appliance recyclers by improving reporting, inspections, certification, and funding for enforcement; supporters said it would reduce emissions and improve compliance, while recyclers raised concerns about fees and certification requirements. Each bill drew extensive testimony from industry, environmental, labor, local government, and community representatives. Supporters generally emphasized public safety, transparency, and the need for clearer statewide standards, while opponents warned about overregulation, reduced flexibility, or unintended impacts on existing hazardous waste and recycling systems. Committee members also raised questions about transparency, liability, size-based treatment of facilities, and whether the bills were narrowly tailored enough to address the problems identified. The committee voted to advance all four measures to the Committee on Appropriations, with votes taken on call and some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. The final add-on votes showed SB 811, SB 883, SB 1010, and SB 1153 all passing out of committee, with the roll left open for absent members before the meeting adjourned.

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• stations are allowed to operate where they are currently located, and we want to ensure that due to pollution
• am sympathetic to the concern and passing on to family businesses, these are also entities that do pollute
• I don't think I would want him personally polluting next to a school.
• We will work on the amendment, but balancing that with the reports that already show that it does pollute

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of licensing, consumer protection, and sunset-review bills. Early items included SB 1148, which would let aspiring security guards complete all required training before a guard card is issued; SB 342, which would soften the penalty for contractors who were licensed during part of a project but had a brief lapse; and several sunset bills for boards and bureaus, including the Board of Registered Nursing (SB 1302), the Board of Naturopathic Medicine (SB 1303), the Respiratory Care Board (SB 1304), the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (SB 1363), and the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SB 1368). The committee also heard SB 1311, which makes various updates to DCA boards and programs, and SB 1314, which restricts new tobacco retailers from locating within 600 feet of schools or daycare centers and bans nitrous oxide sales and related paraphernalia. Testimony was generally supportive on the training, sunset, and licensing cleanup bills, though several measures drew “opposed unless amended” or neutral positions over scope and implementation details. On SB 1314, supporters including prosecutors and school administrators argued it would reduce youth exposure to tobacco, while gas station, convenience store, cigar lounge, pharmacy, and business groups raised concerns about impacts on existing businesses, transferability of tobacco licenses, and possible de facto limits on future stations; some public health groups shifted to neutral after amendments. On SB 1302, nursing groups supported the board sunset bill, while the California Medical Association objected to allowing out-of-state nurse practitioner transition-to-practice experience to count without a California attestation process. On SB 1304, health facilities and long-term care groups supported the board extension but sought broader clarification so LVNs could perform respiratory tasks consistently across settings. After quorum was finally established, the committee voted to send the consent calendar bills SB 1376, SB 1391, SB 1416, and SB 1315 to Appropriations, and then approved SB 342, SB 1148, SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1304, SB 1311, SB 1314, SB 1363, and SB 1368, all moving forward to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 1314 passed with some no votes, while the other measures advanced with broad support. The hearing ended after additional members were added on the record and the committee adjourned.

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• specific and proven threats of climate change include increasing risks of cardiovascular disease from pollution
• cardiovascular increasing risks of cardiovascular disease<00:23:58.320> from<00:23:58.559> pollution
• ,<00:23:59.440> heat<00:23:59.840> illness, disease from pollution, heat illness, disease
• from pollution, heat illness, displacement,<00:24:01.520> injury,<00:24:01.840> and<00

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Summary: The Committee on Health met on April 2, 2025, and heard several resolutions focused on student mental health, autism data collection, school heat exposure, and climate change as a public health issue. Testimony on HCR 96/HR 92 supported encouraging the University of Hawaii to evaluate and expand student mental health services; the University of Hawaii testified in support, and a student speaker said expanded services would make students more likely to seek help. The committee also heard HCR 145/HR 139, which urges state agencies to collaborate on planning for Hawaii’s participation in CDC autism prevalence surveillance; supporters included the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and an autism advocate who said Hawaii needs better local representation in the data. The committee then heard HCR 186/HR 179, requesting a study of heat exposure management in Department of Education and charter schools. The Department of Health and the climate change and health working group supported the measure, citing rising temperatures, heat-related illness risks during outdoor activities, and the value of wet bulb globe temperature standards. Finally, the committee heard HCR 188/HR 182, declaring climate change a public health emergency and calling for statewide coordination on cross-sector solutions. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the climate change and health working group, and a Native Hawaiian physician emphasized climate-related health harms such as heat illness, wildfire impacts, chronic disease, and inequities; one member opposed the measure as politicized and said it could dilute attention from other urgent problems. In decision-making, the committee adopted recommendations to pass HCR 96/HR 92, HCR 145/HR 139, and HCR 186/HR 179 as is. For HCR 188/HR 182, the committee recommended passage with amendments, specifically a House draft one for technical clarity, consistency, and style. During the vote on the climate emergency resolution, Representatives Elos and Garcia voted no, while the rest of the members present supported the recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.

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• They literally went the extra nautical mile to prevent burned, sunken vessels from polluting our ocean
• 35:44.320> sunken<00:35:44.800> vessels<00:35:45.200> from<00:35:45.440> polluting
• burned, sunken vessels from polluting burned, sunken vessels from polluting our<00:35:46.079>

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• fewer externalities than fossil fuels, meaning they cause far fewer additional bad things like air pollution
• <00:03:19.519> things<00:03:19.879> like<00:03:20.080> air<00:03:20.400> pollution
• additional bad things like air pollution additional bad things like air pollution the<00:03:21.599

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• Democrats did this, made serious efforts towards this when we passed the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Democrats did this, made serious efforts towards this when we passed the Inflation Reduction Act.
• This bill gives polluting plants a pass to ignore federal, state, and local environmental laws.
• This bill<05:43:43.120> gives<05:43:43.360> polluting<05:43:43.840> plants<05:43
• to bill gives polluting plants a pass to ignore<05:43:45.760> federal,<05:43:46.558> state

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• Moving up to 150,000 square feet is 3.44 acres, um, which is a reduction from the original bill.
• Moving up to 150,000 square feet is 3.44 acres, um, which is a reduction from the original bill.
• Moving up to 150,000 square feet is 3.44 acres, um, which is a reduction from the original bill.
• Moving up to 150,000 square feet is 3.44 acres, um, which is a reduction from the original bill.
• Moving up to 150,000 square feet is 3.44 acres, um, which is a reduction from the original bill.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 27FN, which would change how improvements to dwellings over water are handled and align those projects more closely with the state building code. The bill was presented by Trisha Milo on behalf of Senator Lang, and attorney John Cronin explained that it arose from a specific New Hampshire Supreme Court case involving the Newcombs’ lakeside property, but that it could affect a small number of older waterfront homes statewide. He said the intent was to give the Department of Environmental Services (DES) limited waiver authority for improvements that do not harm water quality, plant life, or fish, while still requiring DES review and local permits. Committee members asked several questions about the scope of the bill, including whether it was tied to one case, how many properties might be affected, what counts as “living space,” and whether the language could allow larger decks or other expansions. Cronin said the bill was meant to be narrow, focused on access and egress and not on creating new living space, and that DES would still be able to deny unreasonable requests. He also described the Newcombs’ project as a rehabilitation of an older structure that had been approved locally and later challenged by DES, leading to the current dispute. Darlene Forst, the Wetlands Bureau administrator at DES, testified in opposition. She said the department was surprised the bill was being heard because it believed the Senate had sent it to interim study, and she argued the language was unclear and could have broader statewide effects than intended. Forst also said the underlying case was still active and should not be effectively re-litigated through this bill. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• So we do not do local reductions at this time. Okay. Thank you.
• >> local reductions at this time. >> local reductions at this time.
• How many participants, what were the reductions achieved?
• Has there been a uh megawatts reduction.
• participants, what were the reductions participants, what were the reductions achieved?

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