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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA Public Hearing 02-04-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • SHPD land right now with this answer. SHPD land right now with this answer.
  • to put these a lands into a production. to put these a lands into a production.
  • Moving on to Senate Bill 2161 relating to land use. This is the rodeos on ag lands bill.
  • Moving on to Senate Bill 2161 relating to land use. This is the rodeos on ag lands bill.
  • Moving on to Senate Bill 2161 relating to land use. This is the rodeos on ag lands bill.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2603, which would designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the state orchestra of Hawaii. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the Attorney General’s office, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Retail Merchants of Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Symphony, the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association, and others. Supporters emphasized the bill’s value to arts education, cultural vitality, and the visitor economy. The chair noted there were also many written testimonies submitted, and the bill was left without questions or action in the excerpt. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2083, which would create a state-owned historic properties preservation plan working group within DNR. The State Historic Preservation Division supported the bill and said it would help create a statewide database and better planning for state-owned historic properties, while noting its current review work is reactive and project-by-project. The committee asked about duplication and existing consultation processes; SHPD said it already reviews state projects under existing law and has in-house architectural staff. The measure was then set aside after brief discussion, with no vote shown in the excerpt. Next was Senate Bill 2341, which would authorize phased review of certain private-property projects and change SHPD’s review deadlines. SHPD and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the bill, saying it could encourage more proactive, programmatic review and that the current average review time for simple projects is about 56 days. Several opponents, including Sierra Club of Hawaii, Bianca Isaki, Malama Kane Lua, and Tara Roas, argued phased review would delay projects, create conflict, and weaken historic preservation protections, especially for iwi kūpuna and burial sites. Committee members raised concerns about whether the bill conflicted with prior court decisions and asked SHPD for its view; SHPD said it was not a legal question for them and suggested a programmatic alternative. The bill was not voted on in the excerpt. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 2306 on administrative fees for the Bureau of Conveyances. HGEA opposed the measure, focusing on a provision allowing the special fund to be used for qualified contractors, while the Bureau of Conveyances supported the bill as a fee correction that would equalize recording fees between systems. The bureau said specialized technical work sometimes requires outside contracting and that it could consider a contract period; the chair and members discussed the HGEA concern and asked whether the issue could be addressed. No final action was shown in the excerpt.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Jan 20th, 2026

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • development applications.
  • Our focus is on working agricultural lands, ranch land, farmland, forest land.
  • Our focus is on working agricultural lands, ranch land, farmland, forest land.
  • and rural working lands.
  • It cannot be in a rural land.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of local claims, public records, growth management, permitting, and nuisance bills. It first heard and approved SB 16, SB 14, and SB 24, all uncontested claims bills providing relief related to injuries or settlements involving the City of St. Petersburg and Miami-Dade County. The committee also approved SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, which narrows statutory language to protect co-op decisions on generation and power purchases while preserving consumer protections, and SB 830, which creates a public records exemption for certain personal information of county and city managers and their families due to reported threats against local officials. Members then considered SB 1138 on qualified contractors and development review, which would create a registry of licensed professionals to help local governments process pre-application reviews and plats more quickly. Local government groups raised concerns about preemption and preserving quasi-judicial authority, while private-provider supporters backed the bill; Senator Sharief voted no, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 168, expanding public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increasing penalties, and SB 686 on agricultural enclaves, which revises the enclave process, adds a public hearing path, limits it to certain residential projects in urban service areas, and was amended to change a date to June 30, 2026 before being reported favorably. The committee next approved CS for SB 548 on growth management and impact fees, which clarifies plan-based methodology, extraordinary circumstances, interlocal agreements, and refund procedures for improper fee collections. Testimony reflected support for clearer standards but also concerns about fee increases and refund administration. Finally, SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was reported favorably; it would extend permit validity, exempt some low-value work from permitting, create a statewide residential permit form, speed review timelines, and expand private-provider use, drawing opposition from a Miami-Dade building official who argued for continued local oversight and support from private-provider advocates. Senator Jones requested to be recorded as voting affirmatively on several tabs and negatively on tab 9, and the committee adjourned after all bills were disposed of.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) May 15th, 2025

Local Government

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and took up a series of pending bills, mostly local-government measures. Early action included final committee approval of Senate Bill 1633 and S.J.R. 60, followed by Senate Bill 3038 and Senate Bill 3045, both reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also considered House Bill 24, adopted a committee substitute, and reported the substitute version favorably; House Bill 2025 was likewise reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Members then handled several companion and local bills, including House Bill 2713 as the companion to Senate Bill 1331, which was reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 3348, House Bill 3370, House Bill 3505, and House Bill 4506 were each reported favorably, with no objections to local-and-uncontested placement. House Bill 5424 passed on a 6-1 vote, and House Bill 5652 passed with one present-not-voting, both also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted substitutes and reported House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205, though both were later reconsidered because the wrong script had been read. After reconsideration, House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205 were each re-voted and reported favorably to the full Senate, with both placed on the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 3071 was also reported out on a 5-2 vote after adoption of a committee substitute. The meeting ended with no further business and the committee standing at recess subject to the call of the chair.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA-HWN Public Hearing 02-19-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • to cultural education, which establishes a cultural training pilot program within the Department of Land
  • The bill establishes a cultural training pilot program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources
  • Seeing none, Vice Chair, for the vote. >> For the Committee on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts, Chair's
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Bills: SB2596, SB3002, SB3067
Summary: The joint committees on Water and Culture and the Arts and on Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 3173, which would create a cultural training pilot program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources, administered by DOBOR, for commercial permit holders operating in Lahaina Harbor. Testimony was largely supportive from Lahaina Strong, which said the bill responds to community concerns and would help commercial operators return with greater cultural understanding and respect. Supporters framed the measure as a way to rebuild Lahaina intentionally and strengthen relationships between industry and community. Opposition came from Trilogy Excursions and the Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaii. They said they already provide or encourage cultural education, but argued the bill as written is too broad, potentially mandatory, and could create hiring and operational problems for businesses trying to restart after the fire. They asked that any program be voluntary, collaborative, and practical, with clearer details on who must take the training, how often it would be offered, and how it would be coordinated. In response to questions, a witness said most operators would likely participate if the training were accessible and well-marketed, but that the harbor’s limited current operations and staggered rebuilding make timing important. After testimony and questions, the chairs said they appreciated the comments but wanted to move the bill forward without amendments because of a filing deadline, noting that timing and other issues could be worked out in later committees with DLNR, OHA, and stakeholders. Both committees then voted to pass SB 3173 unamended, with one member excused in each committee.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 9:15 AM HST

Culture & Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • That sought to erase us and continues to violate our lands and people.
  • We’re going to move on to HB 1703 HD1, relating to land use.
  • Up first, we have the Department of Land and Natural Resources with comments in person.
  • Up first, we have the Department of Land and Natural Resources with comments in person.
  • We're going to move on to HB 703 relating to land use.
Bills: HB2045, HB1703, HB2461
Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts met on February 13 and heard testimony on HB 2045, which would designate La Hoʻihoʻi Ea Sovereignty Restoration Day as a state holiday in place of Statehood Day. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Naviʻoliʻoli Newi Foundation, and many individuals and students. Supporters said the bill would better reflect Hawaiian history, sovereignty, and self-determination, while a few agencies submitted comments. The committee recessed to allow more students to arrive and testify. After reconvening, additional student testimony continued in strong support of HB 2045. Students said the change would honor Native Hawaiian history and culture, recognize Hawaii as a sovereign nation, and provide a more historically grounded observance. Members thanked the students for traveling to testify and for sharing their perspectives. The committee then voted to pass HB 2045 with one amendment to defect the date; the motion passed unanimously with the chair, vice chair, and members voting aye, and one member excused. The committee also heard HB 1703 HD1, which authorizes rodeos and rodeo activities on lands zoned for agriculture or pastoral use. Testimony in support came from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, and the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund, with comments from the Hawaii Food and Policy group. Supporters described rodeos as cultural and social events that could boost local economies, create jobs, and provide youth and community engagement. The committee passed HB 1703 HD1 with technical amendments. Finally, the committee considered HB 2461, which would increase the ceiling for the works of art special fund and appropriate funds for preservation of the state’s public art collection and a collections manager position. After discussion, the chair said the measure would not move forward this year and recommended deferral; the committee deferred the bill and adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2122 specifies that an applicant speaking or seeking professional
  • registration is sought, and clarifies that the valid license, registration, or certification of an applicant
  • The bill also specifies that an applicant seeking professional registration through reciprocity or endorsement
  • with the board must hold a valid record from the applicable profession's national council certifying
  • Lastly, the bill allows an applicant for registration as a professional engineer with the board to meet
Bills: HB2122, HB2184, HB2910
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 18 and March 4, 2026, then took up House Bill 2122 while holding House Bill 2910. HB 2122 would clarify reciprocity and endorsement requirements for professional registration with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, including that applicants must hold a valid license, registration, or certification issued by the proper authority in another jurisdiction and, in some cases, a national council record. Support testimony described it as a simple cleanup measure that would facilitate reciprocity, including for Arizona engineers and the United Kingdom. The committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2122 a do pass recommendation. The committee then considered House Bill 2184 with an eight-page strike-everything amendment. The amended bill would extend the deadline for filing death certificates after taking possession of human remains from seven calendar days to 14 business days, require a disposition transit permit in certain cases involving unborn children under 20 weeks’ gestation or under 350 grams, and address parental authority and abortion clinic form requirements. Testimony in support emphasized grieving parents’ need for dignity, burial options, and recognition after miscarriage or fetal death, while opposition was narrow and focused on replacing the term “unborn child” with “fetal remains.” Several members said they were sympathetic but also stressed that wording mattered. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then voted 4-3 to give HB 2184, as amended, a do pass recommendation. Senators Epstein, Fernandez, and Ortiz voted no, with Epstein explaining that he wanted the bill to move forward but believed the language needed to be changed before final passage. The meeting then adjourned.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:04 am

House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's to protect our lands, the lands' right to water. Thank you. Thank you. P. Haramil.
  • de Chama land grant.
  • Madam Chair, Representative, there is an application process. They do turn in an application.
  • The engineering design applications are due in March, and the construction applications are due in May
  • than construction applications, and we do have a list.
Bills: SB193
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 12, 2026

Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • on the guidelines and application on the guidelines and application uh<00:04:04.560> so<00
  • a release of the application this month.
  • a release of the application this month.
  • a release of the application this month.
  • If if the interest in of applications.
Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 12, 2026

Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • with our state lands or um public lands with our state lands or um public lands that<00:15:00.240
  • Public lands are the lands of the federal government.
  • > owner<01:05:03.280> groups land owners and land owner groups land owners and land owner
  • Uh, state lands are not public lands even though we have always had access to those lands. Uh, Mr.
  • not public lands even uh state lands are not public lands even though<01:17:57.679> we<01:17:
Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs is called to order.
  • It’s about foreign entities buying land in Arizona.
  • This bill is about protecting from fascist countries buying land.
  • Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs is now... A do pass recommendation.
  • Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs is now...
Summary: The House Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs considered several measures related to foreign ownership of land, historic preservation administration, and limits on the Attorney General’s nuisance authority. HCM 2005, urging Congress to study restrictions on property ownership by foreign governments operating under communism or authoritarianism, was amended unsuccessfully and then passed on a 5-3 do-pass recommendation. HB 2171, which would prohibit sales or leases of Arizona real property to persons acting on behalf of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea and assign enforcement duties to state and county officials, also passed 5-3. HB 2790, which would restructure the State Historic Preservation Office’s reporting and budget process and provide a $1 million appropriation, drew testimony from Arizona State Parks and Trails and the Arizona Preservation Foundation; supporters said it would improve autonomy and efficiency, while critics warned it could create administrative conflicts and affect federal funding. It passed 5-3 after discussion of possible clarifying amendments. The committee then took up three similar bills aimed at curbing the Attorney General’s use of public nuisance actions. HB 2168 would require county board of supervisors approval before the AG could bring such an action in Superior Court; supporters argued it would add local control and protect rural industries, while opponents said it would block needed enforcement and give local officials veto power over statewide concerns. HB 2169 would make the AG liable for defamation per se if a nuisance action is filed without a reasonable basis and publicized; supporters framed it as accountability, while opponents said it would chill enforcement and transparency. HB 2167 would impose damages, attorney fees, lost profits, and treble penalties on the AG for unsuccessful nuisance actions; supporters said it would deter overreach, while opponents said it would intimidate the office and shield powerful corporations. All three bills passed on 5-3 do-pass votes.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The application would specify the subject matter of the jurisdiction, the land descriptions, and future
  • The General Land Office, they did a... right?
  • As I went through life and later had a chance to work for the General Land Office and the Veterans Land
  • these applications.
  • The last round of applications we did, we just had 12 applications. So that's a lot of staff. time.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • rules that allow them to regulate land rules that allow them to regulate land uses.<00:18:41.600
  • is that there's inconsistent application is that there's inconsistent application of<00:37:15.119
  • I have submitted written lands.
  • some responsibility on the applicants some responsibility on the applicants and<01:04:47.119>
  • <01:10:16.960> and land board to the for the land and land board to the for the land and natural
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1846, relating to shoreline mitigation districts. DLNR and the Office of Planning opposed the bill, arguing it would improperly shift regulatory roles between the agencies and prioritize private land interests over public trust and natural and historic resources. Supporters, including the Shoreline Preservation Coalition, Kahana Bay residents, and Hawaii Realtors, said regional planning is needed to address severe erosion, especially in Kahana, and that better coordination between state and county agencies could help move stalled projects forward. Testifiers emphasized that shoreline conditions vary by area and that science-based, region-specific solutions are needed. Members asked questions about whether existing law already allows regional planning and emergency shoreline responses. DLNR said it already has authority to process regional projects and cited an existing draft EIS for Kahana Bay that would proceed through normal permitting and public hearing channels. Supporters responded that the bill would provide a clearer regional planning framework and help communities facing urgent erosion impacts. No vote was taken on HB 1846 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2205, relating to emergency erosion mitigation. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it already has authority to issue emergency permits and had recently done so quickly for a collapsed sidewalk at Queen Surf Beach, and warning that the bill’s language could weaken Act 16 by changing a prohibition on shoreline hardening to a requirement to merely minimize it. Kahana Bay representatives and other supporters argued the bill would create a limited, regulated short-term pathway for emergency shoreline solutions while long-term plans are developed, and said current permits have expired or stalled, leaving dangerous sandbags and no practical relief. Additional testimony from a private homeowner stressed that erosion is threatening homes and that private owners are often bearing the cost of protecting public shoreline access. The discussion remained focused on balancing emergency protection, public access, and long-term shoreline management, and no final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This allows property owners to protest their appraised value of the land separately, as well as the structure
  • The land of historic property should not be valued at the same square footage as the neighboring non-historic
  • properties due to restrictions on what an owner can do to develop the land.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The question has to do with land ownership. You were in a mobile home park? Yes. Okay.
  • Some people can keep them separate; you can own the land and everything, and the house separately.
  • So, for this to work, you've got to own the land. Yes, sir. All right. Thank you.
  • land remain the same. to remain the same and the use of the land does not change.
  • This bill requests division and road power for five sections of land.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:18 pm

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It updates the Land Conservation Incentive Act to reflect current land values and conservation needs
  • And these changes really are intended to expand participation in land conservation, protect working lands
  • to keep that land in production.
  • Working lands.
  • Mexico with the Taos Land Trust.
Bills: HB186, HB92, HJM1