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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee and Senate Environmental Quality Committee Aug 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Science is driving environmental protections. These are good.
- Science is driving environmental protections.
- Science, scientific advancements, staying at the forefront of science is critical to DTSC's success.
- Science has continued to move on.
- That defies basic science. We know about erosion.
Summary:
The joint oversight hearing focused on the Board of Environmental Safety (BES), created by SB 158 in 2021, and on broader DTSC reform efforts, including permitting, community engagement, fee setting, and the hazardous waste management plan. Chair Connolly opened by noting the board’s original goals of improving transparency, accountability, and fiscal stability, and raised concerns about a recent board appointee later becoming a lobbyist with DTSC-regulated clients. Witnesses and members also discussed the long-delayed SB 673 regulations on facility permitting and community vulnerability protections, as well as the board’s role in approving the hazardous waste management plan and reviewing permit appeals.
Community and environmental justice witnesses argued that the board has improved access by creating a public forum, ombudsperson, and appeal process, but said it remains too passive and lacks authority over budgets, staffing, and implementation. They urged more statutory direction, stronger community participation, better transparency on how comments are used, and more meaningful authority in permit and plan decisions. One witness suggested the Legislature consider a separate oversight body or stronger legislative engagement, while another called for youth representation and paid fellowships on advisory bodies. Business and regulated-community testimony was more supportive of the board’s structure, emphasizing that SB 158 was a negotiated compromise that improved transparency and accountability while avoiding politicization, and calling for faster fee analysis and clearer budget information.
Board Chair Andrew Rakestra and DTSC Director Barbara Butler reported that reform has produced measurable gains: more public engagement, stronger enforcement, fewer continued permits, improved compliance, increased revenues from the generation-and-handling fee, and progress on Exide cleanup, safer consumer products, and community revitalization grants. They acknowledged, however, that the board’s authority is limited, permit appeals can be slow, SB 673 regulations remain unfinished, and public trust still needs work. Both said the board is most effective when involved early and when DTSC shares information proactively. Members asked about fee stability, the hazardous waste management plan, and whether the Legislature should give the board a more formal role in budget change proposals, regulatory processes, and implementation oversight. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with public comment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I will call the meeting of the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee to order
- Instead, it relies on those memories and feelings rather than the science and the data.
- Instead, it relies on those memories and feelings rather than the science and the data.
- </c> feelings and not the science. feelings and not the science.
- Broten said from Agricult, we need to use science and data, and that's what an EIS does.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the President's 2025 trade policy agenda. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The nature of the emergency that I discussed earlier is not something we can wait on anymore.
- Australia also blocks on species, you know, fake science grounds the export of fresh and frozen U.S.
- A few years ago, we passed the Chips and Science Act.
- I'm saying that the last administration and this organization here passed the... and Science Act so we
- Thank you, thank you the people who voted for the Chips in Science Act in the past administration.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
tariffs, Trump administration, economy, public testimony, trade policy, market access, export controls
Summary:
The meeting focused on various significant topics concerning the recent tariff policies and their wide-ranging implications on the American economy. Members expressed their concerns regarding the negative impact of increased tariffs as proposed by the Trump administration, with specific emphasis on how families might suffer from higher costs and market access issues. The discussion was lively, with members questioning the clarity of the tariff plan and raising concerns about its potential effects on small businesses and American exports.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Feb 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- These include the Department of Commerce, Military Department, Department of Natural Resources, and Department
- These include the Department of Commerce, Military Department, Department of Natural Resources, and Department
- So just the nature of construction and construction delays could potentially be a cost driver, though
- And I've seen this cultural versus science, and most of the time, the science gets overlooked and they
- If I may follow up on that also, eventually the subsurface groundwater in the aquifer does flow naturally
Summary:
The Capital Budget Committee heard briefings and testimony on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2281 would require state agencies to avoid imposing an undue burden on Indian tribes’ traditional cultural practices at tribal traditional cultural places, and would create a Superior Court cause of action for tribes. The prime sponsor and tribal witnesses said the bill is needed to protect sacred sites and cultural resources, while an industry witness asked for narrower, more predictable language. Some testimony criticized the bill as too expansive and likely to increase litigation. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 2514, which would create a Global War on Terror memorial work group to plan and recommend details for a memorial on the Capitol campus; the sponsor emphasized honoring Washington service members and said private fundraising would be central to the project.
House Bill 2551 would let school districts with very low ending fund balances seek OSPI approval to sell district real property and use the proceeds to restore financial stability, rather than depositing the money into capital or debt service funds. The sponsor and Tacoma School District testified that the bill is a safeguard for districts nearing binding conditions, while members raised concerns about possible impacts on local land use and whether the bill could be misused in urban or rural areas. Substitute House Bill 2668 would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify alternate locations for the Bob O’K Game Farm and request future capital funding to relocate and remediate the site because of nitrate contamination affecting the Centralia area aquifer. Local officials, public health staff, and tribal representatives supported relocation, citing public health risks and the potential cost of inaction, while the sponsor stressed that the bill is about moving, not closing, the game farm.
In executive action, the committee took up House Bill 2470, as amended by a proposed substitute, which would increase state school construction assistance for schools on military bases by adding 15% to the calculated state match percentage. Members discussed the role of federal funding and the need for safe, equitable facilities for military-connected students. The committee approved the substitute bill and reported it out with a due pass recommendation by a vote of 15-1, with three excused.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 23rd, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Supreme Court said no, that's not consistent with the science.
- They need to follow the science. So I don't know what position that puts them in.
- This is completely inconsistent with the science.
- They need to follow the science. So I don't know what position that puts that in.
- This is completely inconsistent with the science.
Bills:
HB91 , HB123 , HB167 , HB255 , HB264 , HB321 , HB884 , HB955 , HB967 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB985 , HB994 , HB1005 , HB1104 , HB1107 , HB1109 , SCR3
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
criminal procedure, disclosure, criminal records, witness protection, trial rights, electronic monitoring, GPS ankle monitor, ankle bracelet, pretrial release, post-conviction supervision, bail monitoring, house arrest, corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, prosecuting authority, court reporting, provider registration, LCLE, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- laboratory sciences.
- And what the Science and Technology Group will do.
- Those are committed, and what the Science and Technology Group will do now.
- SB 1137, Natural Resources, Energy and Water. SB 1146, DCS. SB 1149, Periodic.
- SCR 107, San Carlos; Natural Resources, Energy and Water. SCR 110, Impeachable; Judiciary.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/2/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- Their crew is also on their way to Natural Products Expo this week.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- both people and nature.
- And what's the nature of them?
- I love nature. I am an empath. I find healing in nature.
- I find healing in nature.
- Okay, we're going to reconvene the Natural Resources Committee and Natural Resources and Water Committee
Summary:
The committee heard SB 1393, an omnibus update to the Fish and Game Code covering steelhead trout and Dungeness crab management. Supporters from The Nature Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, CalTrout, and the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations said the bill would strengthen the steelhead report card program, refine crab fishery rules, and clarify vessel transit through closed crab areas. There was no opposition, and the bill was accepted with amendments and moved on a 4-0 vote to the Appropriations Committee.
The committee also heard SB 1250, which would require Caltrans to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation planning and asset management, with performance targets and coordination with wildlife agencies. The author and supporters argued it would improve ecosystem connectivity, reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, and save money by integrating crossings, culverts, and fencing into planned projects. The California Building Industry Association moved to neutral after amendments clarifying the bill would apply to transportation rights-of-way and not create exactions on private property. The bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations.
Members then considered SB 1212, which would repeal California’s ban on importing and selling kangaroo products. The author argued kangaroo harvest in Australia is tightly regulated and that California’s ban is outdated, while opponents from Humane World for Animals, Animal Legal Defense Fund, and others said the bill would reopen the market to products from a cruel commercial slaughter industry and undermine long-standing wildlife protections. No motion was taken at that point. The committee also heard SB 1268, codifying the Outdoors for All initiative, which supporters said would protect and expand equitable access to parks and outdoor recreation; it advanced 3-0. Finally, the committee heard three Western Joshua Tree bills from Senator Arreguín: SB 1061, SB 1062, and SB 1063. Supporters from water agencies, local governments, and industry said the bills would reduce fees and streamline permitting for tree relocation, public infrastructure, and basic utility hookups in desert communities. Opponents withdrew or softened opposition on the first two bills after amendments, but objected to SB 1063 as too broad. SB 1061 and SB 1062 each passed 2-0 to Appropriations, while SB 1063 was still under discussion at the end of the transcript.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 45 Apr 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Through the program's focus on citizenship, healthy living, and science, I have strengthened my leadership
- Her favorite 4-H projects are family consumer sciences, leadership, and civic engagement.
- Kate is currently attending Oklahoma State University, where she majors in animal science production
- Doctor Jason Lusk, Vice President and Dean, Director of Division of Animal Science and Natural Resources
- I'll tell you this as a natural fact: no one has had more fun serving in this body than myself, not even
Keywords:
4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority -OMMA- Apr 17th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- The last DAC council meeting it was stated by OMH Chief Science Officer Bobby Gramling that OMA had revoked
- You know, is Oma going to be transparent with the science in order to build that trust when they open
- Every level of school, you're supposed to show your work in math and science, but then as soon as as
- 427.3, OMMA may determine the steps the state shall take, whether administrative or legislative in nature
- That was under Chief Science Officer Lee Rhodes when he retired.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 17th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She is double majoring in legal studies and political science. This is her first policy internship.
- Jaden is completing his bachelor's degree in political science and minoring in legal studies and public
- She is majoring in political science with a minor in natural science education.
- On adjournment right now: Higher Education in Capitol Room 126, Natural Resources in Capitol Room 437
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved procedural motions including suspension of rules for same-day action on certain bills and removal of several measures from the consent calendar. Members also introduced guests and interns from their districts and offices. The chamber then moved through a large number of second- and third-reading items, with many bills deemed read and amendments deemed adopted, and several items passed or retained on file without debate.
On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 104, a budget measure making technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and extending loan repayment terms for two Imperial County hospitals, and to AB 138, which ratified additional collective bargaining agreements and related addenda. Members also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1114 on private ambulance toll fee waivers, AB 642 on emergencies, AB 1051 on state highways, AB 1533 appropriating funds for state claims, SB 611 on housing and land-use litigation delays, SB 251 appropriating funds to pay claims against the state, and AB 1459 on hazardous materials regulatory programs. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition; SB 611 and the claims bills were presented as urgency measures and passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The consent calendar was adopted after ABs and SBs on the remaining list were approved, and the Assembly also re-referred SB 104 and SB 138 to the Budget Committee and moved SB 773 to the inactive file. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for James Raymond Bell, a juvenile justice reform advocate, and Gail Yolanda McGowan, followed by notice of committee meetings and an announcement that the House would stand in summer recess and reconvene on August 18, 2025, at 1 p.m.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 11, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee will now come to order.
- The science is clear that plastic is not... recreational activity along our coast brings in hundreds
- They're trying to protect their business and our natural resources.
- Next one up is HB 371, nature-based method of improving coastal resilience by Rep. Mooney. Rep.
- Corrine Golden, the Nature Conservancy, waive in support.
Summary:
The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met and heard several bills on boating, anchoring, plastics, coastal resilience, and permitting. HB 735, expanding the Boating Improvement Program to fund boat-trailer parking at public ramps and offering a submerged land lease discount for manufacturers using environmental best practices, drew no opposition and was reported favorably. HB 371, a nature-based coastal resilience bill, was amended with a strike-all and then reported favorably with committee substitute. HB 287, allowing building or plumbing permits to move forward while septic system permits are still under review, also passed favorably after testimony from the onsite wastewater industry and a brief debate about construction delays and final occupancy certification.
The committee also took up HB 565 on auxiliary containers, which would preempt local regulation of items like bags, cups, and bottles and maintain statewide uniformity. The sponsor argued it protects consumer choice and business consistency, while environmental groups, PTA representatives, and others warned it would worsen plastic pollution, microplastics, and local cleanup burdens. Despite opposition and a 13-5 vote with several members opposed, the bill was reported favorably. Members also discussed HB 565’s policy background, including prior DEP studies and the tension between state preemption and local environmental regulation.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 565 in the transcript’s boating context, actually HB 565 on anchoring limitations in Biscayne Bay and other heavily impacted areas. Supporters from Miami Beach and North Bay Village said derelict and anchored vessels are harming waterways, seagrass, public safety, and enforcement efforts, while cruisers and boating groups argued the bill would displace responsible boaters and fail to solve derelict-vessel problems. The committee adopted an amendment, then reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by an 18-0 vote. The meeting concluded after all agenda items were completed and the subcommittee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- The Nature Conservancy's fisheries work.
- both people and nature.
- And what's the nature of them?
- And what's the nature of them?
- I love nature. I am an empath. I find healing in nature.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources and Water
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 13th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- And we saw that happen time and time and time again during this latest natural disaster.
- And we saw that happen time and time and time again during this latest natural disaster.
- disaster events that we saw during this natural disaster in December that unfortunately resulted in
- disaster events that we saw during this natural disaster in December that unfortunately resulted in
- Training about science-based interview techniques. It was put on by the Canadians.
Committee:
House Community Safety
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WILL COME TO ORDER.
- THE FWC IS ENTRUSTED PROTECTING FLORIDA'S WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES, NOT ADVANCING PRIVATE BUSINESS
- THE FWC NEEDS A CHAIRPERSON SELECTED ON EXPERTISE AND ENVIRONMENT OF SCIENCE, CONSERVATION POLICY AND
- FINALLY THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SENATE TO DEMAND BETTER LEADERSHIP OF FLORIDA NATURAL RESOURCES
- WE NEED SOMEONE WHOSE SOLE FOCUS IS SAFEGUARDING FLORIDA'S FISH, WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HABITATS FOR FUTURE
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And some of it's through natural inflation, and some of that's also being passed to us through some of
- And some of it's through natural inflation, and some of that's also being passed to us through some of
- </c> legislation in relation to the science legislation in relation to the science of<00:48:00.520><c
- It's human nature. We've passed some laws. We've got a lot invested in those laws.
- </c> on to feel defensive it's human nature on to feel defensive it's human nature we've<01:22:23.280
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine S.222, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve whole milk. Apr 1st, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Including childhood obesity, access, evolving nutrient science, and many others.
- We are fortunate to have a representative from the Department of Ag along with the nutrition science
- Given the disconnections between the recommendations and consumption, what was the science used to justify
- You know, science improves and changes over time. We know that.
- As nutrition science data has changed, can you discuss the 2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's
Bills:
SB222
Keywords:
whole milk, school lunch, school meals, National School Lunch Program, Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Child Nutrition Act, USDA, nutrition standards, dairy, nonfat milk, low-fat milk, reduced-fat milk, lactose-free milk, nondairy beverages, plant-based milk, milk substitution, parental consent, legal guardian, food allergies, allergic reaction
Summary:
This meeting of the committee focused primarily on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, S222, which aims to permit schools to offer a fuller range of milk options, including whole, reduced, and low-fat varieties, that have garnered bipartisan support. Chairman Bozeman opened the session by highlighting concerns over children's nutrition and the obesity epidemic, emphasizing the significance of nutritious school meals in addressing these issues. Experts from various organizations were invited to discuss the implications of this bill as well as the current challenges facing school meal programs, including budget constraints and food supply issues. The meeting included passionate testimonies about the direct impacts of current dietary guidelines and federal funding reductions affecting schools' abilities to provide healthy meal options.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I’m Wade Crowfoot, and I lead the California Natural Resources Agency.
- And in order for it to succeed, we engaged in years of science.
- There's some stuff that's in law that's going to happen on the natural.
- Allowances, that's just naturally a part of the program structure.
- Michaela Bird with The Nature Conservancy.
Summary:
The subcommittee heard an overview of the May Revision from the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office, focused on resources, environmental protection, energy, and related budget issues. Finance said the May Revision keeps the budget balanced in 2026-27 and 2027-28, narrows the structural deficit, and proposes major investments in natural resources, including Proposition 4 bond funding for the Golden Gate Fields acquisition, wildlife refuge and wetland projects, Fort Ord Dunes campground operations, Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, wildfire-human coexistence, and beverage container recycling. The LAO praised stronger-than-expected revenues but argued the state still has a structural deficit and is relying too heavily on reserves, recommending more reserve deposits and fewer new discretionary expenditures.
Members questioned several proposals, especially the Golden Gate Fields purchase and the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program. Agency officials said the Golden Gate Fields site is a time-limited opportunity, would be remediated by the current owner, transferred to East Bay Regional Park District after closing, and restricted to park/open-space uses rather than commercial development. On Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, Finance and the Natural Resources Agency said the $25 million request would help launch year one of the program, support scientific monitoring, and maintain commitments to environmental flows and habitat restoration; the LAO said the request was premature because the Bay-Delta plan has not yet been formally adopted and the state’s total funding commitment remains unclear. Officials also discussed water storage, subsidence, and the need for ongoing investments in aquifer recharge, aqueduct repairs, and recycling.
The committee also reviewed a proposed $1 million shift for the Coexisting with Wildlife Initiative. Fish and Wildlife and the Cattlemen’s Association said the money would support limited-term staffing, deterrence tools, and livestock-loss compensation, while acknowledging the amount is modest compared with the need. Members emphasized the growing human-wildlife conflict problem and the importance of nonlethal deterrence and public education. The discussion then turned to greenhouse gas reduction fund revenues and transit; members warned that lower auction revenues and possible CARB rule changes could leave little or nothing for Tier 3 programs such as transit, clean water, and air-quality programs. Finance and the LAO said the Legislature should plan for multiple revenue scenarios and consider whether the existing cap-and-invest spending framework still matches current revenue expectations and priorities.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It's because the natural communities that exist in Southern California are adapted to a fire cycle of
- And I work for the University of California in the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- And I get to work with communities to adopt. that science into action.
- Good afternoon Chair and members, Michael Jarrett with Nature Conservancy.
- The Nature Conservancy supported both SB 504 and the original AB 3074 related to the zone zero.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Artemis II reminds us of the power of investing in space science and innovation.
- That can be a problem in times of natural disasters or other emergencies.
- He said, 'That is not a natural disaster, a natural gas explosion.
- THAT IS NOT A NATURAL DISASTER, A NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION. THAT'S A CAR BOMB.
- And I remember telling one of them, this isn't a natural disaster.