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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 13th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- about $100 million in the first two years, played hopscotch with our budget, literally draining our reserves
- And recovery in California will be reserved for the wealthy. And that's what we're trying to avoid.
- all of whom are in support of a bioenergy program that would require bioenergy procurement using forest
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 18, March 3, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 69, Department of Health Land Transfers; House Bill 78, Forest Health Grant Program; and House
- Health Land Transfers, House<00:25:23.840><c> Bill</c><00:25:24.159><c> 78,</c><00:25:24.799><c> Forest
- </c><00:25:25.200><c> Health</c><00:25:25.520><c> Grant</c> House Bill 78, Forest Health Grant House
- Bill 78, Forest Health Grant Program,<00:25:26.320><c> and</c><00:25:26.559><c> House</c><00:25:26.799
- members elected to the Senate, House Bill 69, Department of Health Land Transfers, House Bill 78, Forest
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/26 - Part 6
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have forest reforestation for, you know, members of the other side too.
- We have forest reforestation for, you know, members of the other side too.
- In addition, we're allowing for access to general reserve funds for the hospital through 2031 in an amount
- We're allowing for access to general reserve funds for the hospital through 2031 in an amount of up to
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Water Topics Overview Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman Swiontek, Senator Beckettel, I think BDW still reserves their association, and I think they
- rate-funded capital projects on a capital improvement plan, or through putting money into capital reserves
- system, either through principal repayment, investment through rate-funded capital, or in funding reserves
- subject to showing that they're going to have 110% operating coverage and also have a debt service reserve
- They were taking it off the Forest River for a while.
Summary:
The Water Topics Overview Committee met to receive interim status updates on several water-related studies and Department of Water Resources projects. The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes, observed a moment of silence for the late Representative Conmy, and then heard updates on the watershed management study and the stormwater/wastewater study. Staff reported that the committee had already received the testimony contemplated in the study plans, including input from state agencies, local governments, and out-of-state entities, and that any further action would be at the committee’s discretion.
The Department of Water Resources then provided project and budget updates on NAWS and the Southwest Pipeline Project. Reese reported NAWS is expected to serve about 81,000 users, with a total projected cost of about $571 million and about $96 million remaining, while the Southwest Pipeline Project is estimated at $1.06 billion total with about $409 million remaining. Members asked about funding sources, capacity needs, and whether current and future construction is being designed for increased demand; department staff said current work is designed for ultimate capacity, but some future components may need redesign based on new requests. The committee also discussed local cost shares, Minot’s role in NAWS funding, and whether the system is adequate for peak demand.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the department’s cash management, carryover, and long-term water funding outlook. The department said Resources Trust Fund revenues are tied to oil extraction taxes and are affected by stripper well exemptions and future oil price declines. Members expressed concern about large carryover balances and whether the state is obligating more money than can realistically be spent in a biennium. The department reported about $340.6 million in remaining carryover and said it is trying to reduce that through a two-tier pre-construction/construction process and closer project vetting.
The department also summarized the Deloitte studies on regional governance and finance and on cost-share policy. Stakeholders generally favored keeping the current governance structures for NAWS and Southwest with improvements, while Red River stakeholders leaned toward a different option; the department said it will bring an implementation plan back in September. On cost share, Deloitte’s recommendations would reduce some percentages, prioritize projects differently, and use other measures to close a projected long-term funding gap. Members debated affordability, local burden, deferred maintenance, and whether statutory changes may be needed to allow the commission more flexibility in prioritizing and funding projects. No formal votes or final actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the updates.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I reserve the balance of my time. The gentleman from New York reserves.
- I'll reserve the balance of my time. The gentleman from Colorado reserves.
- I reserve the balance of my time. The gentleman from Missouri reserves.
- The gentleman from Missouri reserves. The gentleman from California reserves.
- gentleman reserves gentleman reserve gentleman reserves gentleman from<04:29:54.520><c> Missouri</c><
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And best they can do is to help prevent forest fires, and all working together as a group.
- I wanted to introduce a couple of those foresters up there from Copiah County, but I see they've since
- </c><00:08:28.160><c> up</c> introduce a couple of those foresters up introduce a couple of those foresters
- This allows the Department of Banking and Commerce to do joint exams with the Federal Reserve, and we
- It's just allowing DMR to pay reserve patrol officers during special needed events.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the administrator of the Natural Heritage Bureau within the New Hampshire Division of Forest and
- The Natural Heritage Bureau within Forest and Lands receives a portion.
- :07.040><c> heritage</c><01:34:07.520><c> bureau</c><01:34:07.840><c> within</c><01:34:08.239><c> forest
- I have some reservations.
- I have some reservations.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am
Business and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- Whether it's love being in the forest, just take me up to the forest, whether it's whatever, and it's
Bills:
HB4322, HB4202, HB4203, HB4457, HB3983, HB3660, HB3802, HB2933, HB2955, HB2956, HB3781, HB3521, HB3794, HB3796, HB3800
Keywords:
funeral services licensing, funeral director, embalmer, funeral director in charge, dual licensure, mortuary science, Oklahoma Funeral Board, funeral establishment, commercial embalming establishment, crematory, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, apprenticeship, licensing requirements, professional regulation, undertaker, mortician, burial services, death care industry, workers' compensation
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 33 Apr 8th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Conservation and Recreation to extend the lease authorization for the Eastern Mountain State Forests
- Department of Conservation and Recreation to extend the lease authorization for the Eastern Mountain State Forests
Summary:
The House opened with ceremonial activities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of several student athletic teams and guests, then took up a series of routine matters. Members adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary, suspended Joint Rule 12 for a petition concerning lease authorization for Eastern Mountain State Forests, and enacted several bills, including measures related to the Sandwich town charter and Springfield tax relief. The House also passed a bill authorizing charity alcohol auctions after adopting a substitute amendment, and passed a bill directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific applicant.
The main policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2581, amended and retitled as an act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Supporters described the bill as a response to classroom distraction, bullying, and mental health harms associated with cell phones and social media, and said it would require bell-to-bell restrictions on personal devices in schools, provide guidance and a model policy for districts, and limit social media access for children under 14 while requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Several members cited educator testimony, school district practices, and concerns about anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and online predators. Opponents and amendment sponsors argued for more local flexibility and warned about implementation costs, but amendments seeking to preserve district-specific policies or prohibit unfunded mandates were rejected.
The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill by roll call, then passed the bill to be engrossed by a vote of 129-25. Earlier, the House also accepted a conference committee report on legislation modernizing cannabis laws by a vote of 155-0, after debate focused on restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission, expanding licensing and ownership rules, and addressing equity and social justice provisions. The chamber recessed several times, briefly lost quorum during proceedings, and adjourned to meet again in informal session the following day.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 33 Apr 8th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Forest Service, After a 37-year career with the U.S.
- Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, I retired as the California BLM Transportation Travel
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee heard six bills. AB 1837 (Gonzalez) would remove the sunset on transit agencies’ authority to use forward-facing cameras to enforce parking violations in bus lanes and at bus stops. The author and supporters from transit agencies, Streets for All, and the California Police Chiefs Association said the program improves bus reliability, safety, and access for riders, especially seniors and people with disabilities. Some members raised concerns about automated enforcement error rates and due process, but the bill was advanced on a due pass motion to Privacy and Consumer Protection.
AB 1944 (Lee), presented by Assemblymember Arreguín, would delay implementation of declining axle-weight limits for zero-emission buses while keeping the existing final cap in place. Supporters, including the California Transit Association and several transit agencies, said heavier batteries are needed for longer-range zero-emission buses and the delay would help agencies comply with clean transit goals. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1599 (Arreguín) would require Caltrans to create a centralized statewide transit stop registry with standardized stop information. Move LA, AARP, Streets for All, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve trip planning, data consistency, and accessibility for riders; the bill also passed to Appropriations.
AB 1608 (Wilson) would expand the California High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General’s authority, including hiring and contracting flexibility and a requirement to publish reports with limited confidentiality protections. The author, the Inspector General, and the First Amendment Coalition said the bill would improve oversight and transparency while protecting sensitive information; it passed to Judiciary. AB 1613 (Wilson) would create a mandatory off-highway vehicle safety and stewardship course for access to off-highway lands starting in 2029. Supporters from the off-road community said the bill was developed through stakeholder safety summits and would reduce accidents and protect public lands; it passed to Water, Parks, and Wildlife. AB 1662 (Wilson) would require DMV points for certain offenses that are dismissed through diversion programs, which supporters framed as a needed accountability measure for dangerous driving and opponents from ACLU Cal Action criticized as undermining diversion and harming low-income drivers. The bill passed to Appropriations. Final roll calls showed each bill advancing, with AB 1662 receiving the strongest support and the other measures also moving forward despite some no votes on AB 1837, AB 1944, AB 1608, and AB 1613.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Apr 7th, 2025
Emergency Management
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AL
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/07/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- I brought Director Patrick Hackley from Forest and Lands, and his bureau chief for the Natural Heritage
- brought director Patrick<01:09:21.159><c> Hackley</c><01:09:21.719><c> from</c><01:09:21.880><c> forest
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Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from the Department of Environmental Services on proposed changes in House Bill 2 and related technical changes in House Bill 1 tied to the governor’s permitting realignment initiative. The proposal would move environmental review staff from Fish and Game and DNCR to DES to create a more centralized “one-stop shop” for applicants needing DES permits, especially for wildlife and natural heritage reviews. DES said the goal is to speed permitting, support a 60-day review clock, and improve coordination among agencies while keeping the substantive review work in place.
Members asked about staffing impacts, the scope of the transferred duties, and whether the change would create redundancy or weaken the other agencies. DES said most of the affected staff work primarily on these reviews, though Fish and Game staff also handle other state and federal reviews, which is why the proposal was adjusted to keep one of the four Fish and Game positions there and move three to DES, along with two positions from DNCR. DES also described a new supervisory position in HB 2 to manage the transferred staff within its land resources bureau. Officials said the reviews would still be done by specialists, but under DES supervision, and that the agencies would continue to coordinate recommendations on species impacts and mitigation.
The committee also discussed fee increases intended to offset costs, including a 50% increase in wetlands fees and a 100% increase in alteration-of-terrain fees, with the department saying the changes would cover the new positions. Members raised concerns about impacts on private homeowners, possible incentives to work without permits, and whether fines should be used more as a revenue source or for mitigation. DES said wetlands permits are roughly split between homeowner-related and commercial projects, that permit-by-notification already creates a two-tier structure for smaller projects, and that enforcement relies partly on public complaints and online permitting systems. The department also said most fines currently go to the general fund and vary widely year to year, with about $75,000 budgeted, and that the proposal would also create permit-by-notification authority for alteration-of-terrain projects between 100,000 and 150,000 square feet, mirroring language in Senate Bill 110. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Feb 25th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And this was the language that was developed and agreed to by the Washington Forest and Forestry Association
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And this was the language that was developed and agreed to by the Washington Forest Forestry Association
Summary:
The Washington State Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee received a staff briefing on four bills before moving into executive action. Substitute House Bill 1078 on pet insurance would bar insurers from canceling or non-renewing policies based on a pet’s age or certain health conditions and set other policy rules; it had passed the House 95-0, but the committee took no action on it. House Bill 1269 on pawnbroker fees, interest rates, and loan terms also received no action; staff described two competing striking amendments, one from Senator Stanford that would restore a 90-day loan period, set a uniform 5% interest rate per three-day period, adjust fees, and require a statewide DFI database, and another from Senator Coffin with the same changes except for the database.
The committee then acted on Engrossed House Bill 2294, which prohibits negative use restrictions in real property transactions involving grocery stores and pharmacies. It was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously for a do-pass recommendation to the Rules Committee. The committee also considered House Bill 2624, which expands exemptions for public entities, tribes, and conservation organizations acquiring property for public benefit; Senator Kaufman’s striking amendment C clarified that an appraisal must be conducted before acquisition, reflecting stakeholder testimony and language agreed to by the Washington Forest Forestry Association and The Trust for Public Land. The amendment was adopted, and the bill as amended was then approved unanimously and sent to Rules. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 Apr 23rd, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- With an abundance of gifts, from field to forest to mine, from lakes to streams to rivers.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 26th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We thank you for the fresh air, the rich soil, the wide open prairies, the vast forests, the wild and
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 26th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Gratitude rises for Minnesota, its lakes and forests, its fields and cities, its diverse voices and shared