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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 4th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Latinos in California have challenged the frontiers of social, economic, and environmental justice, and
  • nonprofit advancing environmental justice in California's Inland Empire.
  • Founded in 2020, it addresses systemic pollution and environmental racism impacting frontline communities
  • Justice honoree, the People's Collective for Environmental Justice.
  • Social and environmental justice, treating every human being with dignity.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor recognitions. Members welcomed the Far West Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and honored its leadership and civic service, including wildfire recovery work and local chapter anniversaries. The body also recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, with remarks tied to Cinco de Mayo and Latino resilience, followed by a series of resolutions and guest introductions. Several resolutions were adopted, including SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week, SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 recognizing California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 designating Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 on Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and remarks emphasized cultural heritage, shared struggles for justice, veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention, law enforcement sacrifice, and persistent racial health disparities. Most resolutions passed by unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also confirmed multiple Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, including Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson. Senators Grove and others voiced protest over CDCR appointments, arguing for consideration of Frank Silva, but the confirmations still passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. The chamber then approved several bills, including SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public meetings, SB 1416 shortening refund timelines for duplicate medical/dental payments, SB 1273 expanding tied-house advertising rules for winery instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues, and SB 990 allowing a highway information sign near Ridgecrest. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader and UCLA Labor Center director Kent Wong and recognition of his family and colleagues.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Also registering support for Greenpeace, California Nurses for Environmental Health and Justice, Oil
  • Good afternoon, Chloe Shea on behalf of California Environmental Voters in strong support.
  • Margaret Norman, Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, in strong support.
  • Margaret Norman, Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, in strong support.
  • Marie Lou on behalf of the Asian Pacific Environmental Network Action in strong support. Thank you.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills dealing with tax policy, local revenue authority, consumer protections, and incentives for development. AB 1726 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax dollars for disaster mitigation and recovery costs; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, while the California Teachers Association opposed it because of the General Fund and Prop. 98 impact. The bill was referred to suspense. AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties to ask voters to approve local transaction and use taxes to offset projected federal funding cuts affecting health care and safety-net services; it received broad support from health providers and county representatives, opposition from one member and a resident, and passed the committee 5-2 to the Assembly Local Government Committee. The committee also considered AB 1790, which would repeal the Waters Edge corporate tax election and require worldwide combined reporting for multinational corporations. The author and supporters argued it would close a loophole, raise several billion dollars annually, and help fund schools, Medi-Cal, and other programs; opponents warned of double taxation, compliance burdens, retaliation from foreign governments, and job losses. After extensive testimony and member debate, the bill was referred to suspense. AB 2020 would provide a full property tax exemption for the primary residence of 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses, and AB 2069 would create a targeted sales and use tax exemption to spur development projects at fairgrounds; both measures had support from sponsors and related organizations, no opposition, and were referred to suspense. Finally, AB 2705 would regulate third-party “asset finders” who help claim excess proceeds from tax sales by requiring written agreements, disclosure that claims can be filed free with the county, and a cap on fees at 10%. County officials and local government groups supported the bill as a consumer protection measure, while recovery companies and related firms opposed it, arguing the work is complex and the cap would reduce access to services. The committee moved AB 2705 to the Assembly floor on a 4-0 vote.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health Committee Mar 25th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • from the Center on Environmental Health.
  • Ryan Spencer, on behalf of the Environmental Working Group, sponsor of SB 1033.
  • Motion is do pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
  • Motion is do pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
  • Motion is do pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health heard several health-related bills, with extensive public testimony and multiple roll-call votes. SB 895, by Senator Wiener, would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research and place a bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to support science and health research in California amid federal funding cuts. The author and UC researchers argued the measure would protect jobs, public health, and the state’s research leadership; many universities, labor groups, and patient advocates testified in support, and there was no opposition. The committee members praised the bill, and it passed 6-0 to the Committee on Natural Resources and Water. SB 944, also by Senator Wiener, would make acupuncture a permanent Medi-Cal benefit regardless of federal matching funds. Supporters, including acupuncturists, patients, community organizations, and health access advocates, described acupuncture as effective, low-cost, and culturally important care; there was no opposition. The committee discussed access for API communities and Medi-Cal patients, and the bill passed 6-0 to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 987, by Senator Wiener, would create a California Health Access Fund to capture state savings if federal Medicaid changes cause Medi-Cal enrollment losses, with the goal of redirecting those savings to care for affected patients and providers. Support came from disability, consumer, family physician, emergency physician, psychiatric, medical, and safety-net hospital groups. Committee members discussed prioritizing indigent care, prevention, and other vulnerable populations if savings materialize. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations. SB 964, by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, would limit prior authorization barriers by allowing certain dose or frequency adjustments for covered medications without repeated authorization, up to two clinically appropriate changes. The bill was supported by a Crohn’s and colitis patient and sponsor testimony describing delays in care, while health plans and insurers opposed it over safety, FDA-labeling, and cost concerns. Committee members raised questions about off-label use and clinical standards, but the author said the bill was intended to reduce delays and avoid emergency care; it passed 11-0 to Appropriations. SB 1099, by Senator Reyes, would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state and local public benefits to all residents under PRWORA-related exemptions, to reduce legal uncertainty for local safety-net programs. County counsel and city attorney representatives said the bill would preserve local flexibility to provide services such as health care, shelter, crisis response, and food distribution without unnecessary eligibility barriers; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 11-0 to the Committee on Human Services. SB 1033, by Senator Padilla, would require manufacturers of protein products to test for heavy metals and disclose results. Supporters cited Consumer Reports findings of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury in protein powders and beverages, while opponents asked for narrower scope and raised concerns about naturally occurring metals and over-warning consumers. The committee discussed narrowing the bill and the need for transparency, and it passed 11-0 to the Committee on Environmental Quality. Finally, SB 1049, by Senator Weber-Pearson, would give providers a fair opportunity to correct certain claim errors after a health plan action, rather than being barred by original filing deadlines. An OBGYN testified that a missing diagnostic code led to large clawbacks and delayed payments despite appropriate care; the bill was presented as a limited fix for honest mistakes. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1049, before a final vote is shown.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health Committee Mar 25th, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Center on Environmental Health.
  • Ryan Spencer, on behalf of the Environmental Working Group, sponsor of SB 1033.
  • Motion is do pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
  • Motion is due pass as amended and re-refer to the committee on environmental quality.
  • Motion is do pass as amended and re-refer to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
Committee: Senate Health
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Item 1B, the appointment of Chris Thayer, PhD, as Director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard
  • For the past 30 years, my work in environmental health has really had one core goal, and that is to try
  • So anyways, back to this Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. I apologize.
  • There’s a shift in environmental health.
  • And I just want to also say that the Environmental Working Group shares that...
Committee: Senate Rules
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Transcript Highlights:
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  • Some work to do on some of our environmental permitting and regulations.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 03/20/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
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  • This is how several environmental fees are already assessed, like the dry cleaner environmental response
  • This is how several environmental fees are already assessed, like the dry cleaner environmental response
  • This is how several environmental fees are already assessed, like the dry cleaner environmental response
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Committee: Senate Taxes
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 02/25/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • and environmental impacts from increased<00:48:32.359><c> water</c> increased water increased water
  • Why is an environmental group here to talk about taxes?
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  • It would require the requisite environmental review be conducted by the Environmental Quality Board under
Committee: Senate Taxes
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE Apr 28th, 2026

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next item, D4, is Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality.
  • This is to make improvements to the Arkansas Environmental Training Academy facilities.
  • State police requests 1.82, crime lab is 1.58 and the Division of Environmental Quality requests 162,000
  • And then number two is Environmental Quality. It's $180,000. Employees.
  • And then number two is Environmental Quality.
Summary: The committee heard a series of appropriation requests and contract reviews across multiple sections. In Section B, members approved temporary appropriations for the Court of Appeals, Commerce/Aeronautics, and Insurance-related payments and refunds. Section C ARPA requests from DHS were approved to return unused federal funds. Section D infrastructure-related appropriations, including wildfire preparedness, broadband BEAD funding, forestry support, recycling, and oil and gas sample preservation, were approved after questions about broadband audit controls and performance safeguards. Section E DHS reallocations were approved, including large transfers within Medical Services from hospital medical to private and public nursing home lines, along with smaller transfers for children and family services, developmental disabilities, and youth services; members asked about the source and purpose of the medical services transfer. Sections F and G were reviewed, covering cash fund requests, federal grants, and miscellaneous grants, including community college storm repairs, corrections commissary and maintenance, 911 enhancements, maternal health, disability determinations, state police equipment, digital newspaper archiving, and CDL data improvements. In Section H, the committee reviewed pay plan appropriations and performance fund transfers tied to the new Class and Comp pay plan. Section I reviewed three methods of finance for UA Little Rock, UAMS, and the University of Arkansas system. In Section J, the committee reviewed discretionary grants, including a $1.4 million HIV services grant and nine tobacco prevention subgrants through UAPB. Members questioned the effectiveness, metrics, and addresses of some tobacco-cessation arts-based grantees, especially Arts Absolutely Inc.; after discussion, Representative Kavanaugh moved to expunge the vote on J2 and refer it back for review at a later ALC meeting, and that motion passed. J3, a Department of Energy and Environment grant for propane safety training and e-waste recycling services, was then reviewed. The committee also reviewed contracts in Section K. K-1 ratified emergency management nuclear planning work performed during a transition between agencies. K-2 construction contracts included architectural and engineering services for corrections, National Park College signage, a Razorback Road parking facility, and UAMS cyclotron installation. K-3 intergovernmental contracts covered health, education, autism waiver, stroke, newborn screening, Medicaid evidence review, and radiation testing services. K-4 out-of-state contracts included staffing, IT, tobacco prevention, audit, marketing, planetarium, recruitment, and janitorial services; Senator Irvin noted one contract appeared to belong in the out-of-state list rather than intergovernmental. K-5 in-state contracts covered staffing, cleaning, re-entry and treatment services, foster care and disability services, hearing officers, asbestos abatement, campus IT support, and janitorial work. The meeting ended after a brief personal update from Senator Irvin about tornado damage in Stone County and thanks to members for their concern, followed by adjournment.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 23rd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It calls for the removal of California from the proposed plan, stronger environmental review, and an
  • It scaled down dramatically traditional environmental review.
  • It also shows that really we don't need this, and it is environmental degradation for the coast.
  • Working hard at a hard task many times in difficult environmental conditions.
  • They have the difficult environmental conditions, they have the, people tend to say that farm production
Summary: The Senate convened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA’s 175th anniversary through floor remarks highlighting its long history of community service, youth programs, child care, and civic engagement. The body then moved through routine messages and appointments, confirming three gubernatorial appointments: former Judge Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission. On third reading, senators debated and adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, which opposes the federal offshore oil and gas leasing proposal off California and calls for California to be removed from the plan and for stronger environmental review and public participation. Supporters emphasized coastal protection and climate goals, while opponents argued the state faces energy supply and affordability problems and needs more domestic production. The resolution passed by roll call. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, urging full release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99, declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day and recognizing the state’s agricultural production, farmworkers, and climate-smart practices. The final major item was Senate Resolution 100, designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, support survivors, and expand prevention and mandated reporter training. The author and supporters spoke about the prevalence of abuse, the importance of reporting, and survivor support; the resolution was adopted unanimously. The Senate then lifted the calls and confirmed the earlier appointments, adopted the consent calendar, announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings, and adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman. The session ended with notice that the next floor session would be Monday, April 27, 2026, with Denim Day observed that day.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 23rd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It calls for the removal of California from the proposed plan, stronger environmental review, and opportunity
  • truth: If we don't produce energy here in California, we will import it from places with weaker environmental
  • It scaled down dramatically traditional environmental review.
  • It also shows that really we don't need this, and it is environmental degradation for the coast.
  • They have the... ...difficult environmental conditions.
Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and later welcomed officials from the city of Lindsay. The chamber then moved through confirmations for Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission; all three appointments were confirmed after roll calls. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of bills and resolutions without objection. On the floor, senators debated Senate Joint Resolution 12 opposing federal offshore oil and gas leasing off California. Supporters argued offshore drilling would threaten coastal environments and public participation, while opponents said California’s energy shortages and affordability problems require more in-state production. The resolution passed. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118 urging release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99 declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day, with broad praise for the state’s agricultural industry and concerns raised about water, farmland loss, and farmworker treatment. Finally, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 100 designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to highlight child sexual abuse prevention, mandated reporting, and survivor support. The chamber then adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman, honoring their service and community impact. The session concluded with announcements of upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and notice that the Senate would reconvene on April 27, 2026.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 23rd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It calls for the removal of California from the proposed plan, stronger environmental review, and opportunity
  • If we don’t produce energy here in California, we will import it from places with weaker environmental
  • It scaled down dramatically traditional environmental review.
  • It also shows that really we don't need this, and it is environmental degradation for the coast.
  • They have the... ...difficult environmental conditions.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 8th, 2026

Governmental Organization

Transcript Highlights:
  • permit enforcement becomes a financial and litigation liability, worker safety, public safety, and environmental
  • And I've looked at the potential amendment. safety, and environmental protection suffer.
  • I'm Alex Lumer on behalf of the Environmental Protection Information Center.
  • in sensitive areas like a wetland could now be structurally fortified without a permit, without environmental
  • The bill also retroactively protects unpermitted structural elements and additions made without environmental
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Health & Welfare - 2026-03-12

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:
  • Up next, we have House Bill 593, Department of Environmental Quality.
  • any technical assistance are two officials from the Hazardous Waste Bureau of the Department of Environmental
  • A wide range of companies, trade associations, environmental organizations, among others, were invited
  • to... ...of companies, trade associations, environmental organizations, among others, were invited to
  • They believed his lungs were inflamed due to environmental exposure.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Feb 18th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • the National Marine Fisheries Service in terms of conducting undocumented or unpermitted and environmentally
  • for improvements outside our ports so freight can move swiftly to and from ports with minimal environmental
  • asked about good faith and due process, saying that activity without permitting and without proper environmental
  • Beyond the fiscal failure, the law unleashed an environmental nightmare.
  • have triggered investigations by multiple federal and state agencies, resulting in findings and environmental
Summary: The committee heard four bills. On kit homes (ESSB 5552), staff explained the bill would direct the State Building Code Council to adopt rules for residential kit homes of 800 square feet or less by March 31, 2027. Prime sponsor Sen. Jeff Wilson said the bill would add housing options and asked that kit homes be treated as a distinct category from modular or factory-built structures; members asked whether current rules exist and whether the bill would cover 3D-printed homes. The public hearing was postponed, and later one supporter testified that the bill would help create clearer statewide standards without changing local zoning or safety requirements. On SB 5467, staff said the bill raises the thresholds for water-sewer districts to sell surplus property without notice or by private sale, increasing the personal property threshold to $5,400 and the real property threshold to $7,500. Sen. Keith Goehner said the change simply updates outdated limits to reflect inflation and improve efficiency. A representative of the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts supported the bill, noting the thresholds had not been updated since 2011 for real property and 1993 for surplus property. The committee closed the public hearing without action. The committee also heard SB 5820, which would repeal Clark County’s authority to apply a freight rail-dependent use overlay to certain lands under prior law. Sen. Adrian Cortes argued the existing exemption has harmed agricultural and forest lands, led to environmental violations, and cost taxpayers money, while local supporters said the overlay has not produced promised economic benefits and should be removed. Opponents, including a railroad operator, the Association of Washington Business, and others, said the rail line supports economic development, rail-served industrial demand, and existing contractual and public investments, and warned repeal could strand investments and limit future freight and climate-friendly transportation options. The hearing was closed with no vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 5995, which would remove the 2031 sunset from the existing prohibition on using public port funds to buy fully automated marine cargo container handling equipment, while continuing to allow zero- and near-zero-emission equipment purchases. The sponsor and labor witnesses said the bill protects family-wage jobs, keeps taxpayer money from subsidizing automation, and preserves human oversight for safety and efficiency. Port and shipping industry opponents argued the bill is premature, could reduce port competitiveness, and should remain subject to the current sunset so the policy can be revisited later. The public hearing was closed with no action taken.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 26, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Environmental Protection Agency does.
  • Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Alex Cronin, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, waves in support.
  • Andrew Ketchel, Resource Environmental Solutions, waves in support.
  • Chair Botana, just, you're the environmental guy.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a long agenda of bills, many of them amended. Early action included PCS for CS for HB 639, which would expand an existing Fraternal Order of Police specialty license plate to all Floridians, tighten specialty plate rules for future applicants, require financial projections and reporting, and create several new specialty plates. After questions about Florida nexus requirements and a successful amendment adding a Florida Film Legacy plate, the bill was reported favorably 26-0. PCS for CS for HB 1169, limiting local governments’ use of excess building-code enforcement funds for construction of the code-enforcement building, also passed unanimously after testimony from the Florida Home Builders Association. The committee then approved HB 139, expanding whistleblower protections for state, local, and contract employees who file ethics complaints, with support from the Florida Commission on Ethics. PCS for HB 273, which would make special districts eligible for certain state and federal grants and direct pay options, passed 24-1 after testimony from both supporters and opponents. Members also approved CS for HB 1087, a public-records exemption for certain stablecoin issuer information, and CS for HB 1085, updating the local government cybersecurity grant program by moving it to Cyber Florida at USF, adding a sunset, and limiting consecutive awards. Several environmental and local-government transparency measures drew extended debate. CS for CS for HB 1417, a broad environmental bill, was amended to remove several provisions, retain others on the Environmental Regulation Commission, springs, solar facilities, Indian River Lagoon septic deadlines, and coastal resiliency partnerships, and then passed 24-0 amid mixed testimony from DEP, water management districts, and environmental advocates. CS for HB 1457, creating a framework for regional stormwater management systems and water quality enhancement areas, passed 24-0 after discussion of port impacts. CS for HB 1329, requiring local budgets to be posted earlier, retained longer, and made searchable, and adding a 10% budget-cutting exercise, passed 17-6 after strong opposition from local-government groups who argued it would be costly and duplicative. The committee also approved CS for HB 4091 creating a special district for stormwater and flood control in Sarasota and Manatee counties, and then took up CS for HB 995, a major overhaul of Public Employees Relations Commission and union-related procedures, including registration, dues disclosure, election rules, leave-time limits, and expedited bargaining over legislatively appropriated salary increases; that bill was still under questioning when the transcript ended.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Indian Affairs Sep 25th, 2025

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's before the Environmental Improvement Board. Hopefully, they'll be deciding on it.
  • I have two children who are environmental scientists.
  • Enhance environmental health monitoring through partnerships with tribal health departments.
  • Better off for it, and environmental protection and justice is no exception to that.
  • Tribal sovereignty will afford us, as New Mexico citizens, the greatest environmental protections.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 7th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • AG 5209 by Gain Early, relating to compliance with the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental
  • AG 5209 by Gain Early, relating to compliance with the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental
  • AG 5209 by Gain Early, relating to compliance with the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental
  • AG 5209 by Gain Early, relating to compliance with the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental
  • AG 5209 by Gain Early, relating to compliance with the rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 02/12/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seventy percent of that tax collection was credited to the Environmental Fund, which is administered
  • Most of it goes to the PCA, placed in the Environmental Fund also for the same purposes.
  • Most of it goes to the PCA, placed in the Environmental Fund also for the same purposes.
  • Just one question for Commissioner Rosman, speaking of the cost of solid waste and the environmental
  • Just one question for Commissioner Rosman, speaking of the cost of solid waste and the environmental
Committee: Senate Taxes
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • property of information regarding the process of obtaining permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental
  • Referred to the Committee on Environmental Regulation.
  • requiring backup generation at certain wastewater treatment facilities, referred to the Committee on Environmental
  • HCR 121 by Dorazio urging the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality to take immediate and decisive
Summary: The House met briefly to read a large number of first-reading bills, joint resolutions, and concurrent resolutions and refer them to the appropriate committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including public health, education, criminal justice, taxation, transportation, water and natural resources, elections, housing, veterans issues, local government, and constitutional amendments. Several bills focused on school policy, health care regulation, property tax and sales tax changes, criminal penalties, and local or state agency authority. Among the notable items were proposals on name and sex changes on birth records, college admissions inquiries into criminal history, foster care contractor liability, school nutrition and assessment policy, election procedures, homestead and franchise tax exemptions, public retirement system reporting, and numerous transportation and infrastructure measures. The House also received resolutions designating local honors and observances, including Brownsville as the bicycling capital of the Rio Grande Valley, Port Aransas as the fishing capital of Texas, and Selena Quintanilla Perez Day. Some measures proposed constitutional amendments on legislative procedure, homestead taxation, and election-law enforcement authority. No debate or testimony occurred in this segment; the action was limited to first reading and referral. The session also referred several resolutions to the Local and Consent Calendars. At the end of the proceedings, the House adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. Tuesday.