Video & Transcript Research : 'water diversion'
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas the diverse contributions of the survivors' movement should be recognized.
- And whereas the diverse contributions of the survivors' movement should be recognized.
- And the thing is, this action, what happens is like a stone that's dropped into a pool of water.
- Speaker your agriculture as sakeas and water resources committee to them has been referred house bill
- for the future of rural communities in Taos County and throughout New Mexico and requesting the Water
Bills:
HB34, HM7, HM8, HM17, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HM34, HB95, HB111, SB1, HJR1, HM4, HM22
Keywords:
HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district, public education, Department of Health, Public Education Department, registered nurse, RN, mentorship, evaluation, competency, teacher salary parity, minimum salary, level one license, level two license
Summary:
The House convened with quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of memorials, certificates, guest introductions, and legislative messages. House Memorial 8 honored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and Dr. King’s legacy; members spoke about the commission’s work in promoting service, liberty, equality, and student leadership. The memorial passed unanimously, 70-0. Later, House Memorial 25 recognized victims of violent crime and their families, with emotional testimony from lawmakers and guests describing the lasting impact of homicide and the importance of survivor voices. That memorial also passed unanimously, 70-0.
The chamber then recognized numerous guests, including Kid Frost, several student “shadows” from Belen High School and other schools, Santo Domingo Pueblo leaders, Habitat for Humanity volunteers, CNM board members and students, Southwest Cheese representatives, military installation leaders, and others. Members also highlighted community events and receptions, including Silver Spikes Day and a 100th bill celebration. The House received several executive messages from the governor authorizing bill submissions on virtual power plants, apprenticeship funding for public works, AEDs at school athletic activities, and an energy affordability and grid reliability commission, along with a Senate message transmitting Senate Bill 2.
Committee reports were adopted on a number of measures, including House Bills 145, 200, 32, 33, 61, 201, 153, 154, 184, 110, and 109, plus House Memorials 23, 24, and 26, and House Joint Memorial 2. The Appropriations and Finance Committee also reported a substitute for House Bills 2 and 3, which was adopted. On third reading, Senate Bill 1, dealing with a doctor compact for New Mexico, passed the House 64-0 after discussion about its role in physician recruitment and the need for malpractice reform. House Bill 34, a cleanup bill related to nurse licensure and charter school nurses, was also taken up for debate, with questions focused on the three-tier nurse evaluation system and recruitment impacts.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- but for a true and joyful homogeny, but for a true and joyful homogeny, but for a true and joyful diversity
- We pray for our brothers and diversity. We pray for our brothers and diversity.
- This is muddying the water a little bit. Yeah, I I would water a little bit.
- Yeah, I I would water a little bit. Yeah, I I would agree. Definitely. I think it's making agree.
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I really got out of the water. 2204 Thank you for watching! Thank you, Mr.
- To 18.6 million and other funds at the water development board for the agricultural water conservation
- and rural water assistance funds under the Texas Water Development Board, that's an important agency
- They're dying when they come across the border because there's not water. Hold on.
- Roads, water, every single thing. I know this is important. Medicaid does some great things.
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I work at LifeWorks as a case manager for transitional living. ...and in diversion services.
- Diversion services, including mental health and peer support, family prevention, and other supportive
- They both have two separate diversion programs. ...the Transformative Youth Justice Program and Project
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184
TX
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> tower and water main loop. tower and water main loop.
- main</c> add a second water tower and water main add a second water tower and water main loop. loop.
- water main to connect it to our water system.
- </c> this water main, about 3 mi of water this water main, about 3 mi of water main,<00:29:24.000><c>
- </c> is just for the water main? is just for the water main?
Keywords:
HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So we'll probably be able to understand very quickly, soon, what is water, what's not water, and what
- To control discharges of pollutants to surface waters including treated produced water in the oil and
- Produced water is waste water generated during oil and gas extraction and is most commonly.
- Discharge of treated produced water into surface waters, the Railroad Commission of Texas. currently
- The uses of treated produced water must meet water quality standards established by the Commission to
Keywords:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water regulation, environmental protection, pesticide management, natural resources, LP-gas, property owner notice, gas installations, safety notification, petroleum theft, task force, oil and gas, law enforcement, economic impact, environmental regulation, water permits, water quality, land application, 1185, senate
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:17 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 193, introduced by Senators Campos and Haramy and Representative Gonzales, an act relating to water
- Senate Bill 193, an act relating to water, increasing the annual transfer from the New Mexico Irrigation
- Infrastructure Fund, has been read by title and is referred to the House Agriculture, Acequias and Water
- Bill 193, introduced by Senators Campos and Haramy and Representative Gonzalez, an act relating to water
- Your House Ag, ASECIA, and Water Resources Committee is meeting tomorrow morning at 9.
Bills:
HB111, HB103, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB145, HB154, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB38, HB47, HB63, HB64, HB127, HB165, HB184, HB200, HM20, HM51
Keywords:
water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 193, introduced by Senators Campos and Haral and Representative Gonzales, an act relating to water
- Senate Bill 193, having been read by title, is referred to the House Agriculture, Acequias, and Water
- Senate Bill 193, having been read by title, is referred to the House Agriculture, Acequias, and Water
- Your House Ag, ASECIA, and Water Resources Committee is meeting tomorrow morning at 9.
Bills:
HB111, HB103, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB145, HB154, HB164, HB291, HJR6, HR1, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB38, HB47, HB63, HB64, HB127, HB165, HB184, HB200, HM20, HM51
Keywords:
water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, pledges, and a series of recognitions and guest introductions, including a memorial honoring J.B. White, a young Santa Fe basketball player killed by gun violence, and presentations for Disability Rights Awareness Day, Down syndrome advocacy, adult education and literacy, and Western New Mexico University’s 133rd birthday. Members also welcomed students, legislative fellows, and other guests, and several speakers used the announcements period to highlight community work, family milestones, and advocacy efforts.
The chamber then received and referred several executive and Senate messages. Governor-authorized bills included HB 282 on school attendance enforcement and juvenile probation coordination, HB 292 creating the New Mexico Prison Rape Elimination Act, and HB 149 involving charter school facility financing; these were referred to the Judiciary or Appropriations and Finance Committees as applicable. The House also received Senate-passed bills and committee substitutes, which were referred to the appropriate House committees. In committee reports, multiple bills and memorials were adopted, including HB 4, HB 7, HB 65, HB 66, HB 80, HB 88, HB 96, HB 270, HB 280, HB 275, HB 285, HB 20, HB 166, HB 295, HM 46, HM 54, and SJR 1.
On third reading, HB 38 on wheelchair insurance coverage was announced as being remanded back to the House Health and Human Services Committee for a simple amendment before returning to the floor. The main floor debate centered on HB 120, which addresses restraint and seclusion in schools. Sponsors said the bill is intended to improve student safety, clarify when intervention is allowed, require de-escalation and behavior-support training, improve documentation and parent notification, and prevent harmful or punitive practices. An amendment was adopted to replace the term “punishment” with “disciplinary action” and to add reporting to a legislative study committee. The bill then drew extended questioning about definitions, school resource officers, PBIS references, training requirements, data collection, and possible costs and liability, with sponsors emphasizing that the measure clarifies existing practice rather than imposing a specific curriculum or program.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ports, Waterways, and Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Transcript Highlights:
- It was this current area they had developed and built a dam in that area to help provide a water source
- Well, there was a lot of water systems that were concerned, some that stated they had like an alligator
- those type issues, in order to keep from having every water system in the state against the bill.
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- to close their their waters down to go<00:11:50.959><c> in</c><00:11:51.120><c> and</c><00:11:51.440>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this is a bill we previously heard from Chairman Buckley relating to the use of reclaimed water
- To subdivide a tract of land, if the development will rely on groundwater for its water supply, Senate
- In our district, we've seen more private water wells drilled than anywhere else in the state.
- On groundwater wells for their daily water usage.
- . ...water-type districts, governmental entities of the state.
Keywords:
SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Mar 4th, 2026
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, I want to just do a quick reminder, as I have a moment: this is a historic room, and water, but
- Bridicifum is considered highly toxic to warm and cold water fish species.
- MSDS, that's like the chemical safety sheet for rodenticide baits, states, do not apply directly to water
- or to areas where surface water is present; do not apply where runoff is likely to occur.
- toward empowering Cape Codders to implement reasonable measures to better protect ourselves and our waters
Keywords:
Marion Stoddart, riverwalk, J. Harry Rich State Forest, Groton, Nashua River, Nashua River Watershed Association, Massachusetts Clean Waters Act, Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, trail designation, state forest, conservation, environmental recognition, commemorative naming, signage, public lands, toxic pesticides, Eastham, environmental regulation, local control
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> or water quality. It's about boating. or water quality. It's about boating.
- </c> drinking water over boating. drinking water over boating.
- , storm water reuse, all these other water conservation issues.
- Water is our identity.
- Uh water is already stressed aquifer. Uh water is our<01:03:12.480><c> identity.
Keywords:
crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will also require that all staff be trained in basic water rescue.
- school that teaches babies how to swim, and all we're asking is that the staff be trained in basic water
- He fought to keep his head above water.
- He panicked, breathed in water, lost consciousness, and sank to the bottom of the pool, where he remained
- A body of water can be deadly, and unintentional drownings are preventable deaths.
Keywords:
permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/24/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is the ceremonial water bottle that is going to serve as a gavel for a few minutes at least.
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, constitutional rights, color of law, 42 U.S.C. 1983, section 1983, civil action, damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, law enforcement task force, federal-state cooperation, intergovernmental agreement, federal agency partnership, Minnesota Constitution, U.S. Constitution, police accountability
HI
Keywords:
carbon sequestration, marine ecosystem, climate change, renewable energy, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, organic waste, solid waste, waste diversion, composting, bioconversion, recycling, food waste, green waste, food-soiled paper, wood waste, landfill diversion, waste reduction, waste management, county solid waste plan
Summary:
The committee heard SB 2006, which would clarify that a farm dwelling permit in an agricultural district may include a single-family farm dwelling with an accessory employee housing structure, subject to restrictions. Testimony was largely supportive, with comments from the Department of Agriculture Biosecurity, DPP, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Realtors, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, Hawaii Farmers Union, Housing Hawaii Future, and several individuals. The chair noted there were nine in support, two opposed, and four offering comments.
In decision-making, the chair recommended passing the bill with OPSD-suggested amendments to clarify the definitions of farm employee housing and bona fide agricultural services. The chair also referenced opposing testimony that raised concern the original draft could limit tourism activities that provide supplemental income for bona fide farming operations. The proposed amendments were intended to make clear that farm employee housing is only for workers and not visitor accommodations, while allowing tourism activities on the same parcel if they are secondary and incidental to a bona fide agricultural operation, do not occur in employee housing units, and comply with county ordinances.
The committee adopted the recommendation and voted to pass SB 2006 with amendments. The recorded votes showed the chair, vice chair, Senator Rhoads, and Senator Awa in favor, with Senator DeCoite excused. The same pass-with-amendments recommendation was then made to the housing committee and adopted there as well, with Senator Elephante voting aye and Senator Favella excused.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A new county court law for Maverick County repeals a missed article relating to the youth diversion programs
Keywords:
voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, voting rights, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, political contributions, special legislative session, election code, transparency, campaign finance, election law
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Keywords:
HB 231, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, permit exemption, dam, reservoir, erosion control, flood control, floodwater control, sediment control, watershed protection, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, local sponsor, water appropriation, small dam, water diversion, maintenance, rehabilitation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- And the reason we're doing that is because there's... ...a lot of talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion
- of Texas women because it would utilize the knowledge and expertise of health care providers from diverse
Keywords:
food access, food deserts, communities of color, health disparities, socioeconomic impact, nutritious food, health effects, socioeconomic disparities, legislative recommendations, nutrition, access to food, Medicaid, multisystemic therapy, healthcare, reimbursement, mental health services, education, funding, local control, school system
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 28th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the General Manager of Yancey Water Supply Corporation. ...which is one of the largest rural water
- This legislation would allow us to use that water more efficiently. ...and store water whenever possible
- Quality of that water and the microbes in that water.
- For water, we do not waste water. We're not wasting water.
- Any capacity to commandeer fresh water? I know of water, sir.
Keywords:
migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards, retaliation, worker complaint, language access, Spanish-language outreach, H-2A visa, temporary agricultural workers, unlicensed housing, rural housing