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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Jan 20th, 2026

Regulated Industries

Transcript Highlights:
  • centers may only be granted if there will be no harm to area water resources and if not permitted by
  • We also will not draw from county water utilities or use the county's publicly owned treatment works.
  • Our design for water will not depend on water evaporation.
  • We do not plan to use cooling towers or other water-intensive cooling systems.
  • And you have your water drawn from a well? We have wells, yes, sir. Okay.
Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered several bills and took final action on each. SB 986, by Senator Gruters and presented by Senator Rodriguez, would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and in certain indoor spaces; restaurant and lodging representatives supported adding marijuana and vaping to clean indoor air rules but asked to preserve designated smoking areas on private property, while cannabis advocates warned the bill was overly broad and could affect patients and property rights. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 678, by Senator Mayfield, would restore statutory authority for DBPR to continue allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax calculations; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 800, also by Senator Mayfield, increases penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts; after adopting an amendment clarifying eligibility, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 408, by Senator Grall, which would create a Florida cause of action against vaccine manufacturers that advertise in the state, allowing injured individuals to sue in Florida courts. Supporters argued the bill would rebuild public trust and hold manufacturers accountable, while opponents from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, BIO, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and several medical and business groups argued the field is largely preempted by federal law, that existing federal compensation programs already address vaccine injuries, and that the bill raises First Amendment and policy concerns. After debate focused on vaccine injury data, compensation rates, and liability, the committee voted SB 408 favorably. The committee also considered SB 484 and SB 1118, both by Senator Avila, dealing with data centers. SB 484 would preserve local planning authority, bar nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of potential data center development, require the PSC to set large-load tariff requirements so data centers pay their own costs, and limit consumptive use permits for large-scale data centers absent no harm to water resources and compliance with local zoning; supporters emphasized ratepayer protection and economic development, while some witnesses urged flexibility for behind-the-meter projects and confidentiality in negotiations. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1118 would create a time-limited public records exemption for county or municipal information about data center siting and protect proprietary business information; Senator Pizzo raised concerns about how the exemption would affect disclosure of competing projects and local officials’ ability to speak, but the sponsor said he would work on clarifying the language. The committee also passed SB 1050, by Senator Calatayud, which requires veterinarians to provide pet owners with written prescriptions and information about pharmacy choice while preserving veterinary judgment and emergency dispensing authority. The meeting concluded after all bills were reported favorably and members recorded additional votes on prior items.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2026-04-16

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a water line that is five miles long from our water supply to our water treatment plant, and
  • It's some of the cleanest surface water, raw water, in the state.
  • We have a water line that is five miles long from our water supply to our water treatment plant, and
  • c><00:48:57.119> water from our water supply to our water from our water supply to our water treatment
  • and water necessary water tower and water treatment<01:03:20.640> plant<01:03:21.039> rehabilitation
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Aug 21st, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Of the water in there, 30% is basically allocated to us in water rights.
  • The water coming down the Trinity River, which is surface water, I'm assuming, is primarily allocated
  • They've got that water right. That water passes through.
  • We'll add that to the water.
  • by the regional water plan.
Bills: HB24, HB27, HB24, HB27
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/27/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • In one Phoenix park, a recent widow was charged an average of $175 a month for water and sewer only.
  • On average last year, they lost $19,861 for electric and $17,970 on water.
  • the manufactured homeowners, they might never reach that second tier of water because we're not... .
  • ..of the homeowners, they might never reach that second tier of water.
  • They have a master meter, whether it's water or electric.
Summary: The committee heard and acted on several bills. HB 2192, a child influencer bill, would require compensation for minors featured in monetized content to be placed in trust, allow takedown requests for content as minors become adults, and create remedies for sexualized depictions of minors. The sponsor and Google described it as a modern Coogan-trust style protection; some members raised concerns about the age-13 and age-18 provisions, but the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 9-0 vote with two present. HB 2501, an agency bill, conformed Arizona’s definition of appraisal management company to federal law and passed unanimously. HB 2693, which revises bona fide association rules to allow statewide chambers or business leagues to operate self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements, drew support from the Chamber and small-business advocates but opposition from a coalition citing possible federal preemption; it passed as amended on an 8-1 vote. HB 2010, the digital goods disclosure bill, required clearer notice that online “purchases” may be licenses, prorated refunds if access changes, and removed some penalty language in amendment; supporters said it would reduce consumer confusion, while retailers argued federal law already covers the issue. It passed as amended 11-0. The committee also approved HB 2279, which limits liability for Grand Canyon river outfitters for inherent risks of rafting while preserving claims for gross negligence or intentional acts, despite constitutional objections from opponents; it passed 7-4. HB 2690, which tightens unemployment insurance eligibility by adding work-search and fraud cross-check requirements, was opposed by advocates who said it would add red tape and burden eligible claimants, but it passed 7-4. HB 2310, clarifying that qualified marketplace contractor agreements may be terminated unilaterally by the contractor, passed 10-0. HB 2555, requiring retail businesses to accept cash for purchases of $100 or less and banning cash fees, passed as amended 9-1 after debate over consumer access and business flexibility. Finally, HB 2199, which expands required education for RV park managers and shifts some enforcement duties to the Department of Housing, passed as amended 7-0 with three present. The committee then considered HB 2459, which would let mobile home park landlords recover actual utility charges and add an administrative fee for submetering; supporters said it would address overcharges and improve transparency, while opponents warned it could increase costs and confusion. The transcript cuts off before the final action on HB 2459.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We spent two years talking about old water and new water, and, oh, it's Grandpa's fault.
  • excess nitrates show up in the water now excess nitrates show up in the water now we<00:14:21.759>
  • ><00:14:25.279> oh<00:14:25.440> it's water and new water and oh it's water and new water
  • does not mean water quality enrolled does not mean water quality improved<00:17:44.799> because
  • health response this bill targets water health response this bill targets water treatment<00:24:
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Jan 31st, 2026 at 09:07 am

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I told friends who came over, don't brush your teeth using that water; we use bottled water because
  • But everybody deserves clean water. Across the board, everybody deserves clean water.
  • But everybody deserves clean water. Across the board, everybody deserves clean water.
  • But everybody deserves clean water. Across the board, everybody deserves clean water.
  • And I certainly, and I certainly, water. Across the board, everybody deserves clean water.
Bills: SB47, SB110, SB122, SB143, SB168
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • impact for businesses that could extract elements out of this water.
  • Megan Langley is a dedicated rural water leader, agriculture producer, and community advocate with a
  • She currently serves As vice chair of Ader County Rural Water, she helps guide policy, infrastructure
  • planning, and long-term stewardship of local drinking water resources.
  • In addition to her agriculture and water governance roles, Megan serves as Vice President of the Ader
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/10/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So with this water line that we're talking about here, is it all strictly tribal?
  • It's collected in the spring of the year after the water is used when the water users file their annual
  • reports, and then the water users pay the fee, typically in March.
  • So it just depends on how much water is withdrawn. $0.50 per acre-foot.
  • So it just depends on how much water is withdrawn.
Summary: The committee took up several appropriations and policy bills, beginning with SB 1488, which would provide $600,000 for a workforce development study on coal-impacted communities in northern Arizona, including areas affected by the closure of the Navajo Generating Station. The sponsor and supporters said the study is intended to help communities transition economically, diversify, and support new jobs; the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. SB 1523, appropriating $340,000 to the Navajo Nation for the Ganado waterline pipeline project, was also advanced after testimony that the project would bring clean drinking water to about 235 homes and that the remaining funding gap had been reduced to the requested amount; it passed 7-0 with one member not voting. The committee then approved SB 1041, which would appropriate $500,000 to the Arizona Trail Fund. Supporters described the Arizona Trail as a statewide recreational and cultural asset that needs maintenance and continued support, and the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. SB 1445, which would allow smaller cities and towns to use approved on-site bacteriological testing equipment and limit how often ADEQ may require sampling, drew concern from one member about whether the language could be read as restricting sampling during discharge events, but supporters said it would save small towns money; it passed 5-3. Members also advanced SB 1580, a $2.545 million appropriation for fire incident management software and hardware for fire and law enforcement agencies. Fire officials said the platform would improve accountability, information sharing, drone integration, and interoperability during incidents; the bill passed 5-3. SB 1363, which would create additional rural dispensary licensing opportunities for underserved areas, drew support from rural advocates and opposition from the dispensary industry over the number of licenses and transferability language; it passed 8-0. SB 1418, which would streamline siting for small modular nuclear reactors in certain counties, was supported by proponents who argued it would help Arizona meet future energy demand and opposed by counties and environmental groups concerned about local zoning, public review, and waste; it passed 5-3. Finally, SB 1419, a rooftop solar consumer-protection bill requiring added disclosures and inspections, was supported by county officials and some consumer advocates but opposed by solar industry representatives and environmental groups who said it could discourage rooftop solar and restrict speech; it passed 6-2. The committee then began hearing SB 1447, which would extend the groundwater withdrawal fee moratorium and related fund deadlines for Pinal County water projects, with supporters saying the extension is needed to continue well rehabilitation and infrastructure work after Colorado River and CAP-related cuts.
TX
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • because they value our regenerative grazing practices, which benefit soil health, wildlife habitat, water
  • because they value our regenerative grazing practices, which benefit soil health, wildlife habitat, water
  • rotational grazing practice can require design, purchasing and installing fencing, installing a watering
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy 2ND REVISED Feb 26th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Oklahoma where our land isn't trashed, and we can have cows that graze on the land without dying of water
  • Senate Bill 1930 provides a Practical framework that reflects how produced water is handled today while
  • This bill does not amend or reopen the Oil and Gas Produced Water Act. With that, a second.
  • And as a state, I hope that we look at produced water.
  • In a lot of different ways, because that could be the future of some of our water needs in this state
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:09 am

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • to the 16-member Water Trust Board, and we also administer the Water Project Fund.
  • Drinking Water, of course, is where drinking water and Colonias can do both water and wastewater, as
  • So it could be water tanks or water lines for delivery.
  • And so it could be water tanks or water lines for delivery to the end users.
  • The fifth is water conservation or recycling treatment or reuse of water.
Bills: SB154, SB187, SB193, SM3
TX
Bills: HB17, HB16, SB10, HB27, HB23, SB15, SB18
Summary: The House convened, received a message from the Senate, and the chair announced the signing of HB 4 in the presence of the House. The clerk then read a large number of first-reading measures and referred them to committees. Among the notable bills, SB 1 by Senator Perry on campground and youth camp safety was referred to the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding. Several House resolutions dealing with House rules, quorum, attendance, and penalties for members who missed sessions or broke quorum were referred to the Committee on House Administration, including HR 5, HR 17, HR 18, HR 34, HR 41, and HR 58. The House also referred a broad slate of resolutions to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars, including measures by Riddell, Craddick, Toth, Leo Wilson, Schofield, Gehan, Bella Montgomery, Hinojosa, Schoolcraft, Little, Meyer, Luhan, Orr, Johnson, Harris Davila, Lopez, Cameron, Gonzalez of El Paso, Wharton, Flores, Dyson, and Harless. These referrals covered many individual House resolutions and concurrent resolutions, but no debate or votes were recorded in the transcript. At the end of the proceedings, the House recessed until noon pursuant to a previously adopted motion.