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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- As you all are likely now familiar, DNR regulates surface mine reclamation.
- As you all are likely now familiar, DNR regulates surface mine reclamation.
- As you all are likely now familiar, DNR regulates surface mine reclamation.
- So last year, you'll remember that we had the surface mine reclamation bill.
- So last year, you'll remember that we had the surface mine reclamation bill.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Military Affairs Apr 16th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- that if there was a medical malpractice incident at a VA and that was deemed 100% disabled at the federal
- So by passing this If you're recognized to be 100% disabled in the eyes of the federal government because
- And so in the event now that he's 100% disabled at the federal level, the 40% piece was still what he
- And So what this is doing is it's bringing those same kind of benefits that the federal government recognizes
Bills:
HB3257
Committee:
Senate Veterans and Military Affairs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education. Feb 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a federal agency. Local communities and local teachers educate kids.
- And again, these universities taking federal money... getting federal funds, not protecting Jewish students
- How they get that federal funding may change. My time is limited.
- What is the federal investment promise to state? What's it supposed to be?
- You know what we actually, what the federal government actually does?
Summary:
The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Feb 26th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We do not spend any dollars in the federal resources.
- I actually have a couple related to reclamation.
- And so that's just during reclamation.
- That's a federal environment. That's the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
- Federal lands, it's considered a mineral.
Summary:
The Energy Development and Transmission Committee met in interim session and approved the November 6 minutes. Chair Novak outlined the committee’s study agenda, including large energy users such as data centers, geothermal, landowner relations, wind and solar, and other energy topics across the state. The meeting was framed as informational only, with no bills or formal legislative action taken beyond the minutes approval.
Testimony focused first on landowner relations. Oliver County Commissioner Dave Berger described the county’s energy history and local support for coal and related development. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue emphasized proactive, face-to-face communication with landowners, respect for property rights, and the need for developers to be transparent about tradeoffs; he also discussed insurance and liability concerns tied to easements. Committee members asked about eminent domain, local versus state authority, and how communities can better understand the revenue and infrastructure implications of energy development.
Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine then described the department’s ombudsman programs for pipeline restoration and reclamation, wind restoration, and royalty oversight. He said the programs provide confidential, third-party assistance on reclamation and royalty disputes, but do not provide legal advice. Senators raised concerns about post-production deductions in royalty leases and whether the ombudsman can explain them; Bodine said the program can clarify statements and deductions but cannot resolve legal disputes. He also said the department has not received requests related to fiber lines.
Representatives from Grid United and One Oak described their project development and landowner engagement practices. Grid United’s Brent Johnson discussed the North Plains Connector transmission project, its route selection process, voluntary acquisition approach, and efforts to avoid eminent domain by working closely with regulators, counties, townships, and landowners. One Oak’s Danette Welsh and Tom Giltner described the company’s midstream operations, extensive North Dakota footprint, and emphasis on direct landowner communication, consistent local regulation, careful construction practices, and post-construction reclamation. Members asked about setbacks, zoning consistency, invasive species prevention, outside advocacy groups, and eminent domain use; One Oak said it has not used eminent domain on its North Dakota projects, largely because most gathering lines are negotiated easements.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Gowan, can you talk about the federal matching money that this is trying to draw down, and if
- , ...tirelessly to assemble funding from a variety of local, state, and federal partners, a funding gap
- Arizona stands to receive more than $20 in federal and private investment for every dollar appropriated
- Yes, that the state stands to receive more than $20 in federal and private investment for every dollar
- Okay, so every dollar that the state of Arizona gets, then the federal government or a private investor
Bills:
SB1272
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- eligible applicants, the applicant's residency determination should be aligned with applicable federal
- , the applicant's residency determination shall align with applicable federal regulation.
- So that's the federal regulation piece that we discussed earlier today, but this way you can see it in
- So the way we pay for it is federal dollars. We pay for it from the land grant permanent fund.
- So what is the federal committee? We'll look at public school support.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And the state of Arizona should work in partnership with our federal delegation when the federal government
- federal dollars.
- The federal government will have to fund that.
- That was not a joint federal-state activity.
- It puts the onus on the federal government. So, Mr.
Committees:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs , House House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference
Keywords:
land division, property disclosure, real estate, affidavit, Arizona Revised Statutes, small land subdivision, land use, real estate regulation, county ordinance, water supply requirements, property access, civil penalties, wildlife management, deer permits, private land, landowner rights, human-wildlife conflict, predatory animals, hunting regulations, game and fish
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- said they would likely hear that this bill is likely unconstitutional, and that is also true as the federal
- He also said the bill is likely unconstitutional, and that is also true as the federal court in Texas
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- </c><00:19:44.240><c> court</c> That is also true as the federal court That is also true as the federal
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Nov 18th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Institute University saw $3.3 million of its $6.3 million federal budget canceled by the federal administration
- Federal priorities.
- But by the federal administration or CO2 capture project.
- And then only then go to the reclamation fund.
- So, I view the bonds as the insurance policy, not the reclamation fund, but I think the reclamation fund
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- or state law or by a federal or state agency.
- to indebtedness limit limits for select inland port districts to ensure continued eligibility for federal
- or state law or by federal or state agency.
- for technical assistance and facilitation under the growth management. with a federally recognized Indian
- to indebtedness limit limits for select inland port districts to ensure continued eligibility for federal
Bills:
SB6132
Committee:
House Local Government
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- With recent delivery of light rail extensions to Hilltop, Tacoma, Lynnwood, and Federal Way, along with
- With recent delivery of light rail extensions to Hilltop, Tacoma, Linwood, and Federal Way, along with
- They have received funding from both the federal government and locals, but it just pertains to the Port
- As part of broader planning, As part of broader planning under the GMA, a federally recognized Indian
- To date, we have received $23 million from the state, $10 million from the federal government, and we
Bills:
SB6132
Committee:
House Local Government
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
Protect Children’s Innocence Act, HB3492, H.R. 3492, 18 U.S.C. 116, female genital mutilation, FGM, genital mutilation, bodily mutilation, chemical castration, puberty blockers, gender-affirming care, transgender minors, youth healthcare, pediatric medicine, intersex, gender transition surgery, medical exceptions, federal criminal law, child protection, interstate commerce
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 12th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- How are you interacting with the federal agencies to close the dairying gap?
- I'm a federal marshal.
- It's not preempted by federal law. It's not in conflict with existing federal law.
- And isn't preempted by existing federal law. So, but the due process, the.
- We're talking from the federal level down to the local level.
Keywords:
firearm acquisition, gun smuggling, criminal offenses, ammunition, terrorism, public safety, Texas criminal procedure, federal law enforcement, state arrest authority, search and seizure, felony offenses, federal air marshal, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Defense police, military police, Homeland Security, Public Safety, veterans affairs, federal officers, joint law enforcement authority
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- federal uh resources, even if the federal uh mineral<00:28:38.399><c> interest</c><00:28:38.960><c>
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- than 50% federal subsurface land.
- Talking about federal resources.
Bills:
HB5587
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- standing in solidarity asking Governor Abbott to call a special election so our constituents have federal
- Right now, our communities are missing that state and federal punch that we had before the seat became
- right now they are being denied the person who can run to make sure that folks are drawing down the federal
- Every single day, our constituents need federal representation.
- system is one that assures that all persons should be equally represented at the local, state, and federal
Keywords:
special election, 18th Congressional District, Governor Abbott, federal representation, constituent services, Sylvester Turner
Summary:
State Rep. Jolanda Jones, joined by Sen. Molly Cook and Reps. Christina Morales, Charlene Ward Johnson, and Lauren Ashley Simmons, held a press event at the Capitol urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special election for Texas Congressional District 18. They said the district has been without federal representation since the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner and argued that more than 800,000 constituents are losing access to constituent services, federal assistance, and a voice in Congress.
The speakers framed the delay as a constitutional and fairness issue, repeatedly describing the situation as “taxation without representation.” They said the vacancy affects Democrats and Republicans alike, and cited examples such as passport help, veterans’ issues, immigration concerns, and access to federal funding. Several speakers accused the governor of delaying for partisan reasons and called for immediate action so the district can elect a new representative.
A letter from Sen. Borris Miles was read into the record, urging Abbott to set the earliest possible special election date and noting that the governor has acted quickly in past vacancies. The event ended with a unified demand that Abbott call the election immediately; no vote or formal legislative action was taken.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education, and other pending calendar business. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- It is the responsibility of the federal government to see that every kid in America, whether you're poor
- Disabilities desperately need, and without federal funding, where would these kids be?
- It enforces our federal civil rights laws to ensure all students can get a decent education no matter
- Though only about 10% of public education funding comes from the federal government, this investment,
- We also have to make sure that they know the federal government is in their corner too. Thank you.
Keywords:
Department of Education, Ms. McMahon, educational reform, public testimony, federal responsibilities, local governance
Summary:
The meeting of the legislative committee encompassed discussions on key bills including HB22, SB4, and HB2214, with significant focus on the implications surrounding the Department of Education. Members expressed varying opinions on the nomination of Ms. McMahon to lead the department, underlining the need for reform and accountability. The committee witnessed passionate exchanges regarding educational values and the responsibilities of the federal government versus local authorities. Public testimonies contributed to the discussions, highlighting the community's concerns about educational policies and their impact on students from diverse backgrounds.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So I've worked for federal, state, local government, and volunteer fire departments.
- As you all are likely now familiar, DNR regulates surface mine reclamation.
- As you all are likely now familiar, DNR regulates surface mine reclamation.
- As you all are likely now familiar, DNR regulates surface mine reclamation.
- So last year, you'll remember that we had the surface mine reclamation bill...
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2104 would make permanent the Aviation Assurance Funding Program, which lets DNR provide aerial wildfire response resources to local fire departments during initial attack. The prime sponsor, Rep. Tom Dent, said the program helps small rural districts avoid costly state mobilization and keeps fires small; DNR and local fire officials testified in strong support, citing rapid response times, major property protection, and even a rescue of a trapped civilian. No opposition testimony was heard, and the sign-in record showed 215 pro and one con.
HB 2348, a DNR request bill, would streamline timber and land sale procedures by allowing more online notice, changing where sales may be held, permitting re-offering of no-bid sales, and clarifying appraisal and fair-market-value standards for certain land transfers. DNR said the bill would improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden, while the American Forest Resource Council and Washington Forest Protection Association supported it as a modernization measure that preserves fiduciary protections for trust lands. Committee members asked about the scope of the trust-land language and potential savings; the sign-in record showed 43 pro and one con.
HB 2454 would raise the surface mine reclamation threshold from three acres to seven acres of disturbed area, reducing the number of small gravel and aggregate operations subject to DNR permitting. Rep. Andrew Engel argued the change would help small rural producers compete against larger corporations and lower burdens on local material suppliers. DNR opposed the bill, saying acreage alone does not determine environmental risk and that the permit process provides important review, technical assistance, and reclamation planning; the agency said it was open to discussing alternative approaches. A remote industry witness supported the bill, saying it would help small sources remain viable while county regulation would still apply. The sign-in record showed 143 pro and three con. After the hearings, the committee adjourned without taking votes on the bills.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And in 1965 it happened because the governor of the state was not following federal law.
- authority of other federal infrastructure agencies already have.
- other federal infrastructure agencies already have.
- They are attacking local police, federal agents, and the rule of law.
- THEY ARE ATTACKING LOCAL POLICE, FEDERAL AGENTS AND THE RULE OF LAW.
Bills:
HR480 , HR481 , HR488 , HB2035 , HR252 , HB1948 , HR1373 , HR1182 , HR248 , HR137 , HB2390 , HB2351
Keywords:
House of Representatives, congressional training, workplace rights, workplace responsibilities, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment training, employee training, Member orientation, House Administration Committee, Congressional Accountability Act, CAA, interns, unpaid interns, fellows, detailees, legislative workplace, congressional offices, compliance training, ethics training
OK
Bills:
HB2115
Committee:
House Rules
OK
Committees:
House Rules , House Conference Committee on Rules