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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- state of Washington in the last year since we left: an aircraft fuel pipeline incident and some flooding
- That brings us to the flooding situation.
- Both pipelines have remained operational through the flooding event. We're still remaining there.
- Both pipelines have remained operational through the flooding event.
- Worsening annual flooding or human-caused outages.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee met on January 20, 2006, for two work sessions focused first on aircraft fuel pipeline resiliency and then on flooding impacts to the state highway system. On the fuel topic, BP and Olympic Pipeline described the pipeline system serving Washington and Oregon, its regulatory oversight, inspection and leak-detection programs, and the November 11 Mile Post 78 release near Everett. Witnesses said the leak was initially too small for the system to detect, was found by a farm worker, and led to shutdowns, excavation, soil removal, and repairs while the site later faced flooding that complicated access but did not stop both lines from remaining operational. Committee members questioned why the leak was not detected sooner, how much fuel was released, and what safeguards exist for future environmental protection. BP also described emergency response and recovery efforts, including trucked fuel deliveries to Sea-Tac and coordination with refineries and Canadian partners. The Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines explained the airport response, including expanded truck offloading capacity, fire and police support, communication with airlines and other airports, reduced fuel use, and the impact on flights. Tim Zenk of Earth Finance argued that Washington’s fuel system lacks redundancy and that regional renewable fuels production and storage, including sustainable aviation fuel, could improve resilience; he suggested a regional goal of producing at least 33% of fuels locally.
The committee then heard from WSDOT on the December flooding and storm damage. Emergency manager John Hemel and Olympic Regional Administrator Steve Rourke described statewide emergency operations, use of WebEOC tracking, and efforts to secure FEMA and FHWA funding. They said the state EOC was activated for 10 days, four regional EOCs were activated, and more than 100 sites were impacted. WSDOT reported roughly 50 emergency work sites, about 16 emergency contracts, and a preliminary damage estimate of $40 million to $50 million. They reviewed major repairs on US 2, I-90, SR 12, SR 410, SR 542, and US 101, noting that some roads reopened quickly with temporary fixes while others would require later permanent work and environmental permitting. Members asked about the 30-working-day emergency contracting authority, federal reimbursement, and whether emergency response contracting methods could be used to speed ordinary projects. The committee then adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel & Public Retirement (10-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- It runs from July to November each year because the river does flood in the winter months, and there's
- It runs from July to November each year because the river does flood in the winter months, and there's
- It runs from July to November each year because the river does flood in the winter months, and there's
- </c> each year because the river does flood each year because the river does flood in<00:14:31.120><c
- </c> flooding if they had closed. flooding if they had closed.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:30
Office of the Attorney General 00:01:50
Kentucky River Authority 00:12:50, 958, all
Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met without a quorum at first, then heard an update on child exploitation enforcement efforts from the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Criminal Investigations. The presenters described the specialized investigation and prosecution unit funded in House Bill 6, saying the added resources allowed them to hire four staff members and expand work on cyber tips, search warrants, arrests, forensic processing, victim advocacy, and training for local law enforcement. They highlighted a recent rescue of a 5-year-old victim from a Discord-related case and said the office had also filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the platform lacked adequate age verification and allowed predators access to children. Senators asked about the lawsuit, and the presenters said Kentucky was one of only two states to sue Roblox and that the complaint was based on evidence collected by the office.
The committee then received an update from the Kentucky River Authority on lock and dam repairs funded in the 2024-2026 budget. The authority reported progress on three capital projects: upper guide repairs at Locks 2 and 3, design and repair work at Dam 7, and design work to reopen Lock 5 for navigation. Officials explained that river construction is limited by flooding and fish-spawn restrictions, and they described the engineering and safety issues involved in replacing guide walls and repairing Dam 7’s spillway. They also said the authority had demolished three obsolete lockmaster houses and filled a fifth lockmaster position, while continuing to work on pay retention for those employees.
Members asked about the transfer of the lock and dam properties from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the permitting process through the Division of Water, and the timeline for reopening navigation. The authority said the Corps had transferred the properties to Kentucky, that permits for river work are handled through the Division of Water and the Army Corps, and that Locks 1 through 4 are open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through the end of October. Officials said Lock 5 would add 14 miles of navigation if reopened, but that it would still take a few more years before that project is complete.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- In Whatcom County, many of the people whose homes were damaged in those floods...
- Many of the people whose homes were damaged in those floods had only recently recovered from flooding
- Many of the people whose homes were damaged in those floods had only recently recovered from flooding
- have gone through with floods.
- My brother-in-law and sister-in-law got hit in a flood one year.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We've had flooding. We just came on.
- And they do both flood control as well as sediment control.
- We're not a flood control like the core, there's no federal money in our.
- During high floods? Oh, in good years, we've got. We'll turn the lake over four or five times.
- We prioritize planning for water supply and floods.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- lowered in the dam so that we can maintain the dam, which may or may not have contributed to the flooding
- Do you have a working relationship with the local flood districts in the area?
- Can you coordinate, or do you coordinate, work with the local flood districts? I do.
- We had some communications going back and forth about equipment needs during the White River flood.
- I know there's too many floods, but we did have communication with them, and it is a follow-up with our
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Nov 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The program combines two long-term existing federal grants: the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant and
- programs, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
- Properties located within a FEMA-designated special flood hazard area.
- And should result in a lower National Flood Insurance premium for the property owner and potentially
- However, a lot of these properties are already in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and heard several housing and disaster-recovery items. The committee heard SB 48 by Senator Gates, which would require local governments to allow voluntary accessory dwelling units, preserve homestead treatment for the owner-occupied portion of the property, limit undue parking restrictions, require 30-day minimum rentals, extend certain density bonuses for military families, and allow reusable tenant screening reports. The bill drew strong support from the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals and several others, and it was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 34 by Senator Sharif, creating a historic cemeteries program to help preserve historic African-American cemeteries and allow sale of excess vacant land if proceeds are used for long-term maintenance; it was also reported favorably.
The committee then considered and recommended confirmation of Fox Henderson to the Board of Directors of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Members also received a presentation from the Department of Commerce on the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program and Rebuild Florida. Deputy Secretary Justin Domer described the state’s administration of HUD disaster recovery funds, including more than $4.3 billion received since 2017, housing repair and replacement programs that have completed 5,271 homes, and infrastructure and mitigation projects such as sewer conversion in Alford, the new Calhoun-Liberty Hospital, and the Florida Keys desalination plant. Members asked about average project costs, contractor oversight, corrective actions for deficient work, and audit procedures; Domer said the department uses inspections, vendor oversight, and financial penalties, and noted stricter contract consequences in newer programs.
The Division of Emergency Management also presented on Elevate Florida, a federal mitigation program that allows homeowners to apply directly for elevation, reconstruction, acquisition/demolition, or wind-mitigation projects, with a 75/25 federal-homeowner cost share and no state funds. Director Kevin Guthrie said the program is designed to reduce repetitive flood losses and keep homeowners in place, and that it has received more than 12,000 applications, with about 1,500 prioritized, 500 on a wait list, and 305 submitted to FEMA for final approval. Members asked about the 25% match for seniors, the wait list, contractor procurement, and how projects are classified; Guthrie said the program uses insurance proceeds where available, has competitively procured 27 contractors, and may shift projects from elevation to reconstruction depending on damage and flood rules. The committee adjourned after the presentations and discussion.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/10/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Now they use earthquake, flood, flash flooding, and all those things, now that didn't happen, for example
- </c><00:22:14.720><c> flash</c><00:22:15.039><c> flooding</c> earthquake they use flood flash flooding
- earthquake they use flood flash flooding and<00:22:15.679><c> all</c><00:22:15.840><c> those</c><00:
- :40.960><c> flooding</c><00:22:41.280><c> is</c><00:22:41.520><c> not</c> know a flash flooding flooding
- is not know a flash flooding flooding is not covered.<00:22:42.400><c> So</c><00:22:42.559><c> they<
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 3rd, 2025
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Cities in New Mexico are struggling to reduce localized flooding in their homes and businesses, comply
- This federal legislation requires stormwater compliance not just for the flood portion of the problem
- Some of the concerns that you can't necessarily get from flood control.
- lobbyist for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, which provides irrigation, drainage, and flood
- Those flood control districts. Thank you, Madam Chair.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Mar 21st, 2025
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- that happened in 2024 and by way of, of, of their affliction that they are built in a flood plain.
- Also that they did not and do not carry any flood insurance or any insurance on their facility, and they
- When, uh, acts of fire, flood, or other damage takes place, uh, it may, in some cases excuse them for
- , but when we're talking about, um, Rio Dosa Downs, I don't think you can blame it all on just the flood
- I think it's a, it's a process that moves those afflicted with either fire flood and this is becoming
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Mar 24th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- In the wake of hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, our state experienced historic flooding that left
- In the wake of hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, our state experienced historic flooding that left
- The purpose of this bill is to try to do what we can to prevent some of the catastrophic flooding that
- What does it do as it relates to just identifying those that are at high risk for flooding? Great.
- significant vulnerability or, upon a failure of that system, would basically result in substantial flooding
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard four bills. SB 810, as amended, addressed stormwater management and flooding prevention after recent hurricanes by requiring annual inspections of certain municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) and identifying infrastructure vulnerable to blockage, deterioration, failure, or flooding. Senator Burgess said the amendment narrowed the bill, removed a notice requirement to DEM, and was still being refined with stakeholders and counties; Senator Smith asked about prioritizing high-risk systems and DEP’s role. The committee adopted the amendment, heard one opposition appearance from the Florida Stormwater Association, and reported the bill favorably as C.S. for SB 810.
SB 994 by Senator Collins revised driver education requirements. It would require applicants age 18 and older to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course unless they had previously been licensed or completed a Department of Education driver’s ed course, and it would require learner’s permit applicants to complete a DHSMV-approved classroom driver education course. The bill had one supportive appearance from A BET Florida and was reported favorably without debate.
The committee also approved two transportation facility designation bills. SB 662 designated a portion of West Beaver Street in Duval County as Harry Frisch Street in honor of the Jacksonville businessman and philanthropist, and SB 706 designated a portion of U.S. 92/Gandy Boulevard as the Senator James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway, recognizing Sebesta’s public service and work on transportation issues. Both bills had no opposition or debate and were reported favorably. The committee then adjourned and noted it would meet again Wednesday to take up additional bills and begin budget rollout.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AND BUSINESS PRACTICES OF FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OF WATER AND FLOOD
- RULES, ENCOURAGING LOCAL PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, IMPROVING INSURANCE AND COMMUNITY FLOOD
- RATINGS FINDINGS WOULD BE REPORTED TO THE GOVERNOR, SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FLOOD RATINGS
- WILL OVERSEE THE STUDY ENSURING ACCURACY IN ALIGNMENT WITH FLORIDA'S RESILIENCY PRIORITIES HELPING FLOOD
- WE HAVE LOTS OF COASTAL AREAS IN OUR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING FLOODING FROM TIDES AND ALSO WE HAVE BEEN
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- preparedness, response, and recovery, is referred to the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding
- Senate Bill 2 by Benton Court, relating to outdoor warning sirens in flood-prone areas, is referred to
- the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.
- Management for local authorities, is also referred to the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding
- relating to disaster management, is referred to the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding
Keywords:
real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Caucus of the Whole - 2026-03-25 - 10:00AM
Vermont House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We also established two new permanent positions for the Flood Safety Act at ANR, which happened in 2024
- We also established two new permanent positions for the Flood Safety Act at ANR, which happened in 2024
- We have established two new permanent positions for the Flood Safety Act at ANR, which happened in 2024
- We have established two new permanent positions for the Flood Safety Act at ANR, which happened in 2024
- by flooding and aren't getting<00:13:31.640><c> FEMA</c><00:13:31.960><c> money</c><00:13:32.240><c>
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 15, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative, do you not consider infrastructure like flooding and things like that a matter of public
- They make sure that infrastructure is there to keep places from flooding. I mean this is horrible.
- These neighborhoods experienced life altering flooding and in one neighborhood approximately 80 percent
- of the homes flooded.
- The districts are tasked with water supply, water quality, flood protection and flood management, and
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Aug 4th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- fatality events requiring a license, authorizing a fee for the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding
- operation of certain emergency communication systems for the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding
- Select HB number 19 by Darby, relating to... ...to required flood disaster plans for campgrounds, authorizing
- a civil penalty for the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.
- certification program for disaster relief organizations for the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Texas Legislature, elections, 2020 Census, 997, house, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/2/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- I just, for some clarification, when I was growing up and I was in high school, there was a major flood
- </c> many floods many floods from<00:26:44.640><c> happening</c><00:26:45.680><c> because</c><00:26:46.000
- So I hope in the future your part of the state actually has the forethought to do the flood prevention
- prevention in a planned and do the flood prevention in a planned and general<00:35:04.560><c> manner
- </c> on the hook for folks with flooded on the hook for folks with flooded basements.<00:41:35.920><c
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 41 by Zafarini relating to flood light and evacuation notice requirements for youth camp
- flood safety.
- To the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and flooding, Senate Bill 43 by Zafarini relating to
- of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control to the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and flooding
- volunteer training and camper safety drills to the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and flooding
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- 1, the Milner Dam spillway project, and also beginning the 929 regarding other projects related to flood
- these arid regions where we otherwise are drought-stricken or dry, when we do have an event such as a flood
- There was a huge concern about flooding.
- Well, we have to have flood control projects in dry Idaho, and that's partly what this is identifying
- The other thing we've done is tried to add in better flood control curves on the Ririe Reservoir.
Summary:
The Resource and Conservation Committee approved the minutes from its February 23 and February 25, 2026 meetings. It then heard and advanced three Senate concurrent resolutions focused on water issues: SCR 116, which highlighted Northern Idaho water needs and projects; SCR 118, which recognized water resource, flood control, and aquifer recharge projects in District 3; and SCR 117, which supported managed aquifer recharge, storage, and infrastructure modernization in the Upper Snake River/Water District 4 area. Each resolution received a due pass recommendation and was sent to the floor.
The committee also considered three code-cleanup bills introduced by Rep. Dustin Manwaring. House Bill 566 repeals outdated references to the State Trust Fund of Outdoor Recreation Enhancement (STORE) and related park recreation code provisions. House Bill 568 repeals obsolete Department of Lands provisions concerning floating timber and townsite claims, described as historical artifacts no longer used in modern practice. House Bill 774 repeals a duplicative section setting minimum fines for illegal hunting of mountain lion, buffalo, and caribou because those penalties already appear elsewhere in code.
Members asked few questions, and each bill was moved by committee members and approved without opposition. All three bills received due pass recommendations and were sent to the floor. The meeting concluded after the final vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- When you want to flood, flood by the acre foot and sell it back by the bottle; it's a great business
- Because we don't know, when you flood one acre.
- Approximately 130,000 acres will be flooded and lost forever.
- It's required when you... ...go in and flood out.
- So it's more fiscally responsible to flood people's homes potentially?
Bills:
HB1523, HB2109, HB2694, HB3525, HB3898, HB4646, HB5188, HB5219, HB5320, HB5651, HB5655, HB5659, HB5662, HB5672
Keywords:
aquifer conservation, Class V injection well, environmental regulation, groundwater protection, municipal water supply, temporary prohibition, water management, reservoir construction, state water plan, Texas Water Code, environmental impact, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, elections, vacancies, resignation, HB 3525, North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater permit, permit amendment
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to focus more on the flood victims.
- First of all, we ought to be working on flood stuff.
- I went to Sandy Creek yesterday, a place that was hit very hard by floods.
- And as we continue testimony, a number of folks have made comments about the flooding and flood relief
- And as we continue testimony, a number of folks have made comments about the flooding and flood relief
Keywords:
hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 8, the Texas Women's Privacy Act, and heard extensive public testimony both for and against the measure. Supporters, including representatives of Texas Values and Texas Values Action, argued the bill was needed to protect women’s privacy and safety in restrooms, locker rooms, showers, prisons, domestic violence shelters, and other government-controlled spaces, and said it would provide clear, sex-based rules. Opponents, including many transgender Texans, civil rights advocates, clergy, business and public safety voices, and others, argued the bill would invite harassment, gender policing, lawsuits, and invasive inspections, while harming trans, intersex, and gender-nonconforming people as well as cisgender women who do not fit stereotypes. Several witnesses said the bill would conflict with federal law or prison standards, worsen safety in shelters and prisons, and hurt Texas’s reputation and economy. The chair repeatedly noted the compressed special-session schedule and said flood relief remained the session’s top priority. Public testimony on SB 8 was eventually closed, and the bill was left pending.
The committee then moved to Senate Bill 6, dealing with consumable hemp product restrictions. Testimony on SB 6 focused on whether the bill went too far in restricting hemp-derived THC products. Opponents argued hemp and THC have medical and economic value, that the bill would criminalize conduct and burden courts, and that regulation—not prohibition—was the better approach. Some witnesses supported tighter rules such as testing, child-resistant packaging, and limits on marketing to children, but still opposed the bill’s broad THC ban, higher fees, and age restrictions. Several speakers emphasized benefits for veterans, chronic pain patients, and small businesses, and warned that prohibition would push consumers toward the illicit market. The committee heard the testimony and then continued with additional witnesses, with no final vote or disposition reported in the excerpt.