Transcript Highlights:

• those to orient yourself, the neighborhoods that I represent, it’s Los Feliz, East Hollywood, Silver Lake
• And there was one little sensor on Lake Michigan. I was like, see, it exists.
• So, for example, under Lake Hodges, there's a sewer line from Rancho Bernardo to Escondido.
• So, for example, under Lake Hodges, there's a sewer line from Rancho Barnardo to Escondito.
• Brown and Black families that have high rates of drowning, whether it's at, you know, lakes, rivers,

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy focused on infrastructure, pollution, climate resilience, public health, access, and economic impacts of sea level rise in California, with an emphasis on San Diego and the Bay Area. Chair Tasha Boerner Horvath opened by describing the committee’s purpose, the state’s sea level rise action planning, and the need for better monitoring and early warning systems. She also referenced her prior bills AB 66 and AB 72, which supported Scripps research on coastal bluff collapse warning capabilities. Assembly Members David Alvarez and Jessica Caloza later joined and emphasized that sea level rise affects not only coastal communities but inland areas as well, and that the issue should inform future legislative and budget decisions. In the first panel, Dr. Mark Merrifield of Scripps Institution of Oceanography described observed sea level rise of roughly 0.8 to 0.9 feet since the early 1900s, with acceleration expected by mid-century and potentially much greater rise by 2100 depending on emissions. He highlighted flooding, groundwater rise, beach and cliff erosion, salinization, and risks to transportation, sewage, ports, and national security. Dave Gibson of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board discussed how sea level rise affects wastewater systems, stormwater, contaminated sites, wetlands, and coastal groundwater basins, and said the board is requiring climate adaptation planning, updating stormwater permits, and seeking more flexible state permitting and mitigation tools. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better mapping, more monitoring, and more state funding, especially if federal support from NOAA and other agencies declines. The second panel addressed public health, equitable access, and local economies. Ramon Chiras of Un Mar de Colores described how sea level rise, pollution, and access barriers threaten the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, especially for underserved communities and youth programs that rely on safe, welcoming access to the ocean. He stressed the cultural and spiritual importance of coastal access and the need for water safety and environmental education. Jessica Fane of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission explained that the Bay Area faces major economic exposure from sea level rise, citing a regional estimate of $96 billion in adaptation costs versus $230 billion in potential losses from inaction, and said BCDC is working with local governments under SB 272 on shoreline adaptation planning, funding, and regulatory innovation. Members discussed the tension between environmental permitting and the need to move projects faster, including the possibility of planned retreat in some areas and the use of simultaneous permitting and longer-term state authority to streamline adaptation work. In the final panel, Philip Gibbons of the Port of San Diego described the port’s climate adaptation efforts and its vulnerability assessments under AB 691. He said the port manages state tidelands, supports maritime commerce and recreation, and is already seeing flooding at king tides and during El Niño events, including storm-drain backflow and damage to bikeways and parks. He explained that future sea level rise could inundate major port areas and disrupt operations, underscoring the need for continued planning, mitigation, and infrastructure investment. The hearing did not take formal votes, but it concluded with a clear call for more science, funding, coordination, and regulatory streamlining to prepare California’s coast and nearby communities for worsening sea level rise impacts.

Transcript Highlights:

• I serve as the executive director for Heartland Lakes Development Commission in Hubbard County.
• Heartland Lakes Development Commission is currently working on approximately a 35-acre residential subdivision
• Heartland Lakes Development Commission is currently working on approximately a 35-acre residential subdivision
• Heartland Lakes Development Commission is currently working on approximately a 35-acre residential subdivision
• Heartland Lakes Development Commission is currently working on approximately a 35-acre residential subdivision

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• As co-chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, I rise today to speak on behalf of our Great Lakes region
• </c> So, the Great Lakes Restoration So, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative,<00:26:11.840><c> or<
• We will not your hands off our lakes.
• <c> being</c><00:27:15.679><c> choked</c><00:27:16.080><c> by</c> Lakes economy is being choked by Lakes
• Lakes region, we share with Canada. And Lakes region, we share with Canada.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Jeff Neal, representing the counties of San Diego, Contra Costa, Yolo, Lake, and Imperial.
• From tiny Lake County, where nearly half of the county residents are eligible for Medi-Cal, but the county
• Jeff Neal, representing the county of San Diego, Contra Costa, Yolo, Lake, and Imperial.
• with the other parties, the different positions that different counties are in from, you know, tiny Lake

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• A past where I sat at a workbench at a camp by a deep Adirondack lake, learning how to braid thin plastic
• <00:01:46.560><c> a</c><00:01:46.600><c> deep</c><00:01:47.040><c> Adirondack</c><00:01:47.840><c> lake
• ,</c> camp by a deep Adirondack lake, camp by a deep Adirondack lake, learning<00:01:50.200><c> how</

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Josh Wheeler from District 35 representing Bear Lake, Caribou, Bannock, Bonneville, and
• Teton County. ...from District 35, representing Bear Lake, Caribou, Bannock, Bonneville, and Teton counties
• an expert not long ago wherein a surveyor did not understand the statutory boundaries of impounded lakes
• boundaries of impounded where in a surveyor did not understand the statutory boundaries of impounded lakes

Committee: House Business

Summary: The committee considered several RS drafts and one bill, with most of the discussion focused on property rights, business regulation, and state payment modernization. RS 32990, which would allow businesses to use a commercial registered agent address instead of a home address, was introduced after questions about whether it could make it harder to tell if a business is actually located in Idaho. RS 33170, dealing with short-term rentals, was also introduced; the sponsor said it would clarify property owners’ rights while preserving existing nuisance and public-safety protections. RS 33182, requiring employers to verify legal immigration status through E-Verify, was introduced after members said they wanted to discuss carve-outs and current verification practices in more detail. The committee then heard RS 33102, which would extend the state’s inspection “shot clock” to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections. Members asked how the private-inspector backup system would work, whether municipalities might delay inspections knowing private options exist, and how refunds or certifications would be handled. The sponsor said the bill continues last session’s approach and that private inspectors are already certified, but several questions were left for the full hearing. RS 33063, a stablecoin proposal, drew the most skepticism and questions about whether it resembled a digital dollar, the fiscal impact, company ownership restrictions, and whether foreign ownership could be involved. Despite concerns, the committee voted to introduce it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 512, which would reinstate an open-book Idaho jurisprudence exam for land surveyors. The sponsor and several surveyors testified that Idaho-specific law is essential because surveying affects property boundaries, rights-of-way, subdivisions, and irrigation issues, and that mistakes can lead to costly disputes years later. Opponents were not prominent in the testimony, though members asked about reciprocity and how out-of-state surveyors are licensed. After public testimony, the committee voted to send HB 512 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• want to say requiring a permit with debt would... provide a desperately needed safety checkpoint for lake
• The ice will be off our lakes, and both the employer of Brady and Joseph Anderson are still in business
• The park has become world-renowned for its biking trails throughout the beautiful manmade lakes and hills
• The park has become world renowned for its biking trails throughout the beautiful manmade lakes and hills

Bills: HF1355 , HF78 , HF1846 , HF1225

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF78, Minnesota veterans, veteran retreats, Camp Bliss, Walker, Independent Lifestyles Inc., Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs grant, general fund appropriation, family members, spouse, domestic partner, children, therapy, transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:53:33.079><c> and</c> Connecticut River me many lakes and Connecticut River me many lakes and
• I am also the president of the Lakes Region Bed and Breakfast Association.
• My business sits in the beautiful Newfound Lake Region, and we rely heavily on tourists.
• My business sits in the beautiful Newfound Lake Region, and we rely heavily on tourists.
• </c><04:32:02.760><c> property</c> one that the Connecticut Lakes property one that the Connecticut Lakes

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• associations, lake improvement districts, and so forth.
• associations, lake improvement districts, and so forth.
• associations, lake improvement districts, and so forth.
• associations, lake improvement districts, and so forth.
• Brian Lake and then Mr. Gino Fragnito and then Mr. Brian Cook.

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I represent the cities of Plymouth and Medicine Lake in the northwestern suburbs.
• I represent the cities of Plymouth and Medicine Lake in the northwestern suburbs.
• I represent the cities of Plymouth and Medicine Lake in the northwestern suburbs.
• I represent the cities of Plymouth and Medicine Lake in the northwestern suburbs.
• I represent the cities of Plymouth and Medicine Lake in the northwestern suburbs.

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm a manufactured homeowner and a resident president of the residents association in Sylvan and Lake
• association<00:04:35.200><c> in</c><00:04:35.320><c> Sylvan</c><00:04:35.680><c> and</c><00:04:35.800><c> Lake
• </c><00:04:36.960><c> I</c> association in Sylvan and Lake Elmo.
• I association in Sylvan and Lake Elmo.
• Senator Siebenaler. >> I'm Senator Judy Seeberger, Senate District 41, which includes the city of Lake

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Lawmakers and manufactured housing residents discussed a Minnesota bill of rights for manufactured home park residents, aimed at addressing rent increases and private equity ownership of mobile home parks. Rep. Matt Norris and Sen. Liz Bolden described the proposal as a response to out-of-state investors buying parks, raising lot rents, and using enforcement gaps to pressure residents. The bill would define “reasonable rent,” give residents a stronger opportunity to purchase their parks when sold, and strengthen penalties and enforcement of existing protections. Bolden said it is a policy-only bill with no expected fiscal cost and noted it had bipartisan support in the Senate, with a plan to move it from the Commerce Committee to the Judiciary Committee and then to the Senate floor. Residents from Blaine International Village, Sylvan/Lake Elmo, and Cimarron described large rent increases, higher eviction rates, and what they characterized as predatory management practices by out-of-state private equity firms. Tammy Fry said her rent rose from $425 to $700 after her park was sold to Haven Park, while new residents were paying $1,000; Bree Mafee said Sylvan’s lot rent is $1,060 a month and has risen more than 35% in five years, with evictions increasing from about three a year to more than 40 since 2020. Speakers emphasized that manufactured housing residents are both homeowners and renters, and said the bill is needed to protect families from losing homes they own but cannot easily move. Several legislators voiced support. Sen. Judy Seeberger said she had seen predatory practices in Cimarron and would vote yes in committee. Sen. Jim Abeler, a Republican, said he had become aware of the issue and could not stay silent, calling the situation wrong and not a partisan matter. During questions, Bolden said the bill includes a reasonableness standard for lot rent increases, with an exception for health and safety needs, and said similar provisions exist in other states. She also said the bill stalled previously due to timing and moving pieces, not a substantive Senate defeat, and residents argued the issue is about housing stability rather than party politics.

Transcript Highlights:

• audience today, and he is in the very back row: former Representative John Temple, now the president of Lake-Sumter
• I came from Lake County High School in Seminole County, and I am here to speak in support of House Bill
• I came from Lake County High School in Seminole County, and I am here to speak in support of House Bill
• Representative from the great county of Lake, the gentleman from Lake County, Representative Yarkosky

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two PCS bills. PCS for HB 1059, by Rep. Booth, would designate the first week of November as Florida Speech and Debate Week to recognize speech and debate programs and the educators, coaches, judges, and school districts that support them. Supporters, including students and advocates, testified that speech and debate builds critical thinking, civics knowledge, confidence, and respectful civil discourse, and several members praised the students’ testimony and the program’s value. The bill was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote. The committee then heard PCS for HB 851, by Rep. Long, which requires each school district’s professional learning system to include at least one annual autism-specific training opportunity for teachers and school-based administrators, developed with the Center for Autism and grounded in evidence-based practices. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give educators practical tools to support students with autism, while members asked questions about scope, virtual training, charter schools, and the relationship to existing law. Public testimony and member debate largely supported the bill, with speakers emphasizing the need for better educator preparation and inclusion for students with autism. The bill also passed unanimously, 14-0, and was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members and the chair offered brief closing remarks thanking colleagues and staff and reflecting on the committee’s work, with the chair noting it may have been the committee’s last meeting of the session.

Transcript Highlights:

• ...bridges being either struck or other things that have happened, one just here recently in Moses Lake
• I've dove in Mowich Lake.
• It has an impact on all the surrounding cities: Buckley, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, areas tourists and travelers
• mountain and fifth oldest national park, such as an inland temperate rainforest, the largest and deepest lake
• mountain and fifth oldest national park, such as an inland temperate rainforest, the largest and deepest lake

Bills: HB2550 , HB2645 , HB2109 , HB2134 , HB2323

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: transit, community colleges, student transportation, free rides, public transportation, HB 2645, HB2645, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, emergency infrastructure replacement, bridge collapse, bridge closure, transportation emergency, public safety, infrastructure repair, bridge replacement

Transcript Highlights:

• ...bridges being either struck or other things that have happened, one just here recently in Moses Lake
• I've dived in Mowich Lake.
• It has an impact on all the surrounding cities: Buckley, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake, areas tourists and travelers
• mountain and fifth oldest national park, such as an inland temperate rainforest, the largest and deepest lake
• ...and fifth oldest national park, such as an inland temperate rainforest, the largest and deepest lake

Summary: The Transportation Committee held public hearings on House Bill 2550 and House Bill 2645, then moved to executive session on three other bills. HB 2550 would require certain community and technical college students enrolled in degree- or certificate-seeking programs to be allowed to ride transit for free as a condition of transit support grant eligibility. Staff said the current program already requires zero-fare access for riders 18 and under, and the bill would expand that requirement to CTC students. Testimony from the sponsor, students, and transit advocates supported the goal of reducing barriers to education, while the Washington State Transit Association raised implementation concerns, including how eligibility would be verified and the potential loss of fare revenue and added administrative costs. The fiscal note discussion estimated local impacts of roughly $10 million to $12 million per year for affected transit agencies. HB 2645 concerned the emergency replacement of the closed Fairfax Bridge on State Route 165. The bill and proposed substitute would declare an emergency and give WSDOT expanded authority to expedite bridge replacement by waiving or suspending certain state requirements. The sponsor and many local residents, business owners, recreation advocates, and emergency responders testified that the bridge closure has cut off communities, limited access to Mount Rainier and public lands, and significantly increased emergency response times. WSDOT testified that it is already moving forward with planning and design for a replacement bridge, but said much of the timeline is driven by federal requirements such as NEPA, historic preservation, and endangered species review. No vote was taken on HB 2550 or HB 2645 in the transcript. In executive session, the committee adopted a proposed substitute for HB 2109, which allows certain towed vehicles with debris on them to be covered instead of cleaned before transport, and passed it out of committee 27-0. The committee also adopted an amendment to HB 2134, which updates regional transportation planning requirements related to greenhouse gas and vehicle miles traveled reductions, and passed the bill out 16-12. Finally, the committee adopted two amendments to HB 2323 creating the Blue Envelope Program for traffic stops involving neurodiverse individuals, then passed the bill out of committee 28-0.

Transcript Highlights:

• My name is Barbara Posthumous, Associate Superintendent and CFO of Lake Washington School District. you
• My name is Barbara Posthumous, Associate Superintendent and CFO of Lake Washington School District.
• Barbara Posthumous, Associate Superintendent and CFO of Lake Washington School District.
• I'm a technical support specialist at Lake Washington School District.
• I'm a technical support specialist at Lake Washington School District, and I currently live in London

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee heard staff briefings and testimony on four bills. House Bill 2124, a Department of Retirement Systems request, would raise the minimum monthly pension benefit that can be paid as a lump sum from $50 to $250, with future inflation adjustments by the director; staff said it would cost about $11,000 in administrative changes and have no actuarial impact on the pension funds. House Bill 2125 would remove a biennial restriction on using pension fund interest earnings for certain administrative and compliance expenses that protect the funds; DRS said it would have no fiscal impact and would continue existing practice. Seth Miller of DRS supported both bills as efforts to reduce complexity and improve consistency across retirement systems. House Bill 2179 would create a retroactive exemption from PERS membership for certain port district employees who are instead covered by federal railroad retirement or union-sponsored defined benefit plans. Staff said audits found a small number of affected employees, with a one-time administrative cost of about $18,000, and noted possible legal concerns because retroactive changes can implicate vested retirement rights. Testimony from the Washington Public Ports Association and the Port of Ponderay supported the bill as a narrow clarification needed to avoid dual coverage and large retroactive liabilities; the Port of Vancouver also supported it as a fix for building trades workers covered by union plans. House Bill 2160 would change SEBB eligibility rules for school employees, creating a presumption of coverage on day one for returning employees who previously worked 630 hours in prior years, effectively shortening the lookback period and extending it across SEBB employers. Supporters, including substitute teachers, WEA, SEIU, and other school workers, said the bill would reduce disruptive gaps in coverage, help workers and families maintain continuous insurance, and improve recruitment and retention. Opponents, including school administrators, business officials, and school directors, argued it would be an unfunded mandate that could significantly increase district costs and administrative complexity, especially because districts would have to track hours and rebut presumptive eligibility. The Health Care Authority explained that eligibility is determined by local benefits administrators using worksheets and appeals, that the current two-year presumption was built from earlier benefit rules, and that the bill could increase costs and create issues for retirees who currently manage hours to stay below the 630-hour threshold. The committee took no votes and adjourned after public hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Karen Littner, and I serve as the administrator and chief nursing officer of Ascension Seton Highland Lakes
• Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is a 25-bed critical access hospital providing the residents of the Highland
• Lakes area access to quality health care near where they live, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Ascension Seton Highland Lakes also includes swing beds, which allow patients to transition from acute
• Ascension Seton Highland Lakes also employs approximately 250 associates, including 22 dedicated physicians

Bills: SB1331 , SB1375 , SB1443 , SB1578 , SB2251 , SB2519 , SB2553 , SB2655 , SB2764 , SB2907 , SB3030 , SB3033 , SB3035 , SB3036 , SB3037 , SB3043 , SB3047 , SB3050 , SB3051 , SB3056 , SB3057 , SB3063 , HB9 , HB467 , HB331 , HB1244 , HB1399 , HB2559 , HB2730 , HB3307 , HJR1 , HJR99 , SB3048 , SB3052 , SB3053 , SJR78 , HB1327 , HB2723

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: civil service, firefighters, police officers, municipalities, local government, repeal, voter petition, health care, provider participation, continuation programs, population-based regulation, health care provider participation, Medicaid, hospital funding, voluntary compliance, mandatory payments, public health, healthcare program, county participation, nonpublic hospitals

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard several bills, most of them left pending after brief public testimony. House Bill 331, by Rep. Patterson and sponsored by Sen. Hinojosa, would create a presumption that firefighters, police officers, and EMTs who suffer a heart attack or stroke within eight hours after a strenuous shift were injured in the line of duty for workers’ compensation purposes; testimony from a firefighters’ association supported the bill, and it was left pending. Senate Bill 2655, by Sen. Flores, would authorize Burnet County to establish a local provider participation fund to help support local hospital services; a hospital administrator testified in support, and the committee substitute was left pending. Senate Bill 1443, by Sen. Hughes, would extend the Northeast Healthcare Provider Participation District in three counties, and House Bill 3307, by Rep. Noble, would allow property tax arbitrators to complete required continuing education online; both were left pending without opposition. Senate Bill 3048, by Sen. Birdwell, would create the Bluebonnet Hills Municipal Management District in Midlothian and was also left pending. The committee then took up House Bill 9 and HJR 1, sponsored by Sen. Bettencourt, which would raise the business personal property tax exemption from $2,500 to $125,000 and place the constitutional amendment on the November 4, 2025 ballot. Business groups, realtors, and taxpayers’ advocates testified in strong support, saying the change would provide meaningful relief to small businesses and help balance earlier homeowner tax relief. The City of Fort Worth testified in opposition, warning of a revenue shift to homeowners and budget impacts, but the committee adopted the committee substitutes and reported both measures to the full Senate on 6-0 votes. The committee also heard House Bill 1399 and HJR 99, by Sen. Nichols, to exempt animal feed from property tax when it is already sales-tax exempt; no one testified against them, and both were left pending. Senate Bill 2553, by Sen. West, would let owners of historic archaeological sites protest land and structure appraisals separately, and it was left pending after supportive testimony. Senate Bill 2907 and SJR 78, also by Sen. West, would exempt certain perishable inventory, including food and some prescription drugs, from property tax if approved by voters; pharmacists, business groups, a researcher, and a coalition of retailers and food/medicine advocates supported the bill, and it was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 1331, by Sen. Hancock and explained by Sen. Middleton, would lower the population threshold for certain municipal civil-service-related petition restrictions from 950,000 to 70,000; law enforcement representatives and a San Marcos police association supported it, and it was left pending. The committee then recessed until 15 to 30 minutes after adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• AIS, such as zebra mussels, mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and certain carp species can harm our lakes
• First, this additional revenue will provide grants to lakes associations, tribal nations, and local government
• plan for and implement water quality improvement strategies through technical assistance, maintaining lake
• Minnesota boaters are willing to pay a little bit more in order to have continued access to all of the lakes
• They use our boat ramps, but they want them to function so they can get on and off the lake safely.

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• She lives in<00:41:23.440><c> Lake</c><00:41:23.680><c> Elmo.
• Her husband and adult son in Lake Elmo.
• </c> stopped while jogging around the lake stopped while jogging around the lake and<00:57:30.880><c>
• It is a nightmare on Lake<01:18:29.520><c> Street.
• And it is a nightmare in Lake Street.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm from Lake Charles with A Better Bayou.
• Beaver Lake up in Rapides Parish is going to be doing CCS.
• Now, 9% of what's under Lake Maripal.
• The contract says you cannot drill where they put this in Lake Maripal.
• You can horizontal drill Lake Maripal, but it can't be under the plume.

Summary: The committee took up public comment on a package of similar local-option bills related to carbon capture and sequestration, including House Bills 5, 6, 497, 498, 501, and 504. The bills would let parishes, or in some cases specific parishes such as Rapides and Livingston, decide by local vote whether Class VI wells, CO2 sequestration, and related pipeline infrastructure could be permitted. The chair grouped the bills together for testimony, adopted a three-minute public comment rule, and noted that the bills were not yet under consideration for a vote during the public-comment portion. Supporters, including Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson, parish officials, local activists, and residents, argued that communities affected by carbon capture projects should have a direct voice through local option elections. They said the bills were about self-determination, local control, and allowing residents to decide whether the risks are worth the benefits. Several speakers said their parishes had passed resolutions opposing carbon capture or asking for local choice, while others emphasized concerns about eminent domain, aquifer protection, lack of public understanding, and the need for more information about project impacts and financial benefits. Some supporters also said a local vote would force industry to engage more directly with communities and could improve transparency. Opponents, including representatives of the Department of Conservation and Energy, the Louisiana Chemistry Association, the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, warned that the bills would create uncertainty, undermine Louisiana’s primacy over Class VI permitting, and invite litigation under federal preemption and the Supremacy Clause. They said the state already has a strict permitting process with public input and technical review, and that allowing parish-by-parish approval could delay or block billions of dollars in investment, jobs, and export-related projects. The department testified that if the state adopted a local-option referendum system, EPA could determine Louisiana was not implementing the program consistently and could move to remove primacy. No committee vote was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm from Lake Charles with A Better Bayou.
• Beaver Lake up in Rapides Parish is going to be doing CCS.
• Beaver Lake up in Rapids Parish is going to be doing CCS.
• I asked this committee to give me a copy of the contract over Lake Maripal.
• It says in there, you cannot drill where they put this in Lake Maripal.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all