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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- During drought, we need stored water to provide water to communities and the environment.
- natural way to store water that can support both water uses and environmental flows in dry times.
- The bill repeatedly refers to excess and flood flows, but water that may appear excess from a water supply
- The cause of that is water management, high water temperatures, and excessive water diversions.
- water right users.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources and Water
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Public water systems are designed to provide customers with safe, reliable drinking water and aid in
- and reliable drinking water.
- Water, in support.
- is potable water.
- And there’s a difference between water you can throw on a fire and water that’s potable.
Summary:
The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard several bills focused on wildfire preparedness, industrial safety, and recycling oversight. SB 1153 by Senator Caballero would require urban retail water suppliers to add wildfire-specific procedures to emergency plans and coordinate with fire agencies; supporters said it would improve planning while recognizing water system limits, and the bill was framed as protecting ratepayers and infrastructure. SB 811, also by Senator Caballero, would create a comprehensive DTSC permitting and regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities; supporters argued it would set clear statewide standards and protect communities, while opponents said it would weaken hazardous waste protections and carve the industry out of existing law. SB 883 by Senator Umberg would impose new safeguards for facilities storing reactive chemicals such as methyl methacrylate after the Garden Grove evacuation, including backup cooling, public review, emergency planning, and state tracking; industry groups opposed the breadth of the bill and sought further clarification, while environmental and community groups supported it. SB 1010 by Senator Ashby would strengthen oversight of appliance recyclers by improving reporting, inspections, certification, and funding for enforcement; supporters said it would reduce emissions and improve compliance, while recyclers raised concerns about fees and certification requirements.
Each bill drew extensive testimony from industry, environmental, labor, local government, and community representatives. Supporters generally emphasized public safety, transparency, and the need for clearer statewide standards, while opponents warned about overregulation, reduced flexibility, or unintended impacts on existing hazardous waste and recycling systems. Committee members also raised questions about transparency, liability, size-based treatment of facilities, and whether the bills were narrowly tailored enough to address the problems identified.
The committee voted to advance all four measures to the Committee on Appropriations, with votes taken on call and some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. The final add-on votes showed SB 811, SB 883, SB 1010, and SB 1153 all passing out of committee, with the roll left open for absent members before the meeting adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The visit showed how crucial water infrastructure funding is for improving water quality for local governments
- </c> visit showed how crucial water visit showed how crucial water infrastructure<00:09:45.920><c> funding
- We know that there continues to be a huge demand for water infrastructure funding.
- This funding would support those communities to address those water needs.
- This funding would support those communities to address those water needs.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-03-25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'll note that while the Parks and Trails Legacy Fund and Clean Water Fund are included in DNR's
- General Fund dollars support EWR's aquatic invasive species and water protection work, and fees alone
- and the Clean Water Fund.
- As part of a statewide watershed-based approach to water management, the DNR's Clean Water Fund budget
- that advance the goals of the Clean Water Fund.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 5th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- important that we fully fund school nutrition programs.
- This bill sets a dangerous precedent for water rights.
- We send more water down the stream. to bring back coho salmon populations.
- And to quote one of my friends, fish need water. I think it's that simple.
- Joint Powers Agreements, Water Corporations.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then held its Latino Spirit Awards ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 16, proclaiming May 4–11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo Week, after supportive remarks from several caucuses emphasizing Mexican history, women’s contributions, LGBTQ solidarity, Black and Brown unity, and AAPI and Jewish community support. The chamber then recognized 11 Latino Spirit honorees for achievements in human rights, business, arts, public service, community empowerment, health and science, environmental justice, philanthropy, and entertainment.
After the ceremony, the Assembly returned to floor business and approved a series of measures. AB 60, banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products, passed 56–3. AJR 6, urging Congress to protect federal school meal and local food funding, drew extensive debate and broad bipartisan support; members cited child hunger, farm economies, and local food systems, and it passed 76–0 with 73 coauthors added. Other measures adopted included AB 679 on state park land acquisitions, AB 681 expanding Dream Loan Program caps for undocumented graduate students, AB 1224 on substitute teacher continuity, AB 831 on gaming technical changes, AB 259 extending Brown Act teleconferencing flexibility, AB 467 extending Los Angeles Neighborhood Council teleconferencing authority, and AB 519 targeting deceptive puppy mill sales.
The chamber also passed AB 1522, an urgency Judiciary Committee bill protecting attorneys from politically motivated discipline and creating an expedited licensing path for some former federal attorneys, and AB 263, which extends temporary water flow requirements on the Shasta and Smith Rivers; that bill drew sharp disagreement over water rights, tribal participation, and impacts on farmers, but ultimately passed 51–16. Additional measures approved included AB 428 on pooled insurance for water corporations, AB 492 requiring notice to local jurisdictions when recovery treatment facilities are licensed, and AB 536 preserving colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Assembly also adopted a motion to suspend file notice so Appropriations could hear AB 379 on May 7.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment committee hears 'Keep it Clean' bill, HF1120 2/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> as they do for public lands and Waters as they do for public lands and Waters during<00:03:46.920
- </c> pay dearly to use State lands and Waters pay dearly to use State lands and Waters and<00:04:02.439
- prize public Waters ice is water<00:04:56.240><c> and</c><00:04:56.400><c> we</c><00:04:56.520><c> must
- </c><00:09:43.160><c> through</c> removal program that's funded through removal program that's funded
- I mean, if you want to protect clean water, this is the bill for you.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 1120, the follow-up “Keep It Clean” bill from Representative Andrew Myers, which would create grant funding for local governments and organizations to improve garbage removal and related clean-water programs, especially around frozen lakes and winter recreation areas. Myers said the earlier Keep It Clean effort to enforce litter laws on frozen lakes had already reduced garbage in the water, and he framed this bill as a way to expand that success with additional resources. Testifier Robin Dwight of the Upper Red Lake Area Association and Keep It Clean Coalition described growing problems with trash and human waste on ice, said the coalition now has 60 members representing more than 10,000 lakes, and explained that local programs use dumpsters and separation systems to manage waste. Tom Johnson of the MPCA and Assistant Commissioner Bob Myers of the DNR both testified in support, saying improper disposal of human and solid waste is a real and growing problem and that the public education campaign has changed behavior on the ice.
Members asked about the bill’s results and funding needs. Representative Pelz asked for more context on the coalition’s impact, and Dwight said the group has been active for about three years and recently launched a survey to gather more data on infrastructure needs for wheelhouse users. Representative Fiser asked what dollar amount would be needed, and Myers said the bill seeks general fund dollars, with a rough ideal range of one to two million dollars, though he emphasized he wanted to work with the committee on the final amount and funding mechanism. The discussion also noted a second related bill with a $10 wheelhouse fee as another possible funding option.
No opposition testimony was presented. After discussion, the chair renewed the motion to lay over House File 1120 for possible inclusion in a future bill, and the bill was laid over.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Representative Hansen asked how much public money is spent each year on the Clean Water Fund.
- Representative Vang replied that the Clean Water Fund is about 33% of the Legacy Amendment and that,
- Clean Water Fund every<01:08:39.160><c> year?
- With the Clean Water Fund, it's Chair.
- With the Clean Water Fund, it's about<01:08:44.240><c> 33%</c><01:08:44.960><c> of</c><01:08:45.080><
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Waters: aye. Representative Waters votes aye. Walsh: nay, without representation.
- raised, and funds expended.
- Waters. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Waters. Representative Waters votes aye. Walsh.
- Waters? Representative Waters votes aye. Walsh? Representative Walsh votes aye.
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
state nickname, evergreen state, identity, cultural heritage, tourism, state cactus, symbolic designation, ecological significance, state symbols, SB 6044, Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Washington state holidays, RCW 1.16.050, state holiday recognition, religious observance, Hindu holiday, Sikh holiday, cultural recognition, paid holiday
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The water plan assumes that those strategies will be implemented and funded correctly.
- And let me back up: is the water plan assuming that these locals will be able to fund their strategies
- And we have set up some funding through the Water Development Board, but my point, members, with this
- , and it's me in the water plan conversation: a plan not funded is no plan at all, number one.
- It's me and the water plan conversation. A plan not funded is no plan at all, number one.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met for an interim hearing focused almost entirely on data centers and their water and energy demands. The chair said the committee would not vote on bills that day, but that the hearing was intended to gather facts and inform likely legislation next session, including possible guardrails on water use, disposal requirements, and other accountability measures. Members repeatedly emphasized that water and power policy are linked, and several senators expressed concern about rapid growth, especially in rural areas, and about public misinformation and lack of transparency from some developers.
Texas Water Development Board and Public Utility Commission staff described their survey and planning work. TWDB said it conducts annual water-use surveys and is preparing to treat data centers as a subcategory of manufacturing in future water planning, using projected power demand as a proxy for future water demand. PUC said it conducted a voluntary statewide survey of data centers and virtual currency mining facilities to collect energy and water information for a legislative rider study. Officials reported that the survey identified 168 facilities from 57 companies, with most operational facilities concentrated in Dallas, Travis, Harris, Collin, and Bexar counties. They said most operational facilities rely on grid power and public water, while planned facilities are larger and more likely to use behind-the-meter generation and non-evaporative cooling.
Members pressed agency witnesses on response rates, enforcement, and data gaps. TWDB said its 2025 survey had about a 30% response rate among identified data centers and that 227 facilities had not responded, while PUC said its outreach reached 377 facilities but that no comprehensive statewide list exists. Senators asked how nonresponders could be compelled to participate, whether water hookups or permits could be conditioned on reporting, and what oversight exists in counties without groundwater conservation districts. Witnesses said enforcement is limited, that local entities and districts handle most compliance issues, and that the agencies do not have authority to mandate technology choices or impose fees. The committee also discussed drought curtailment, metering, and whether future data center approvals should require enforceable water and power contingency plans. A third panel from the Bureau of Economic Geology began presenting independent research mapping more than 370 operating facilities statewide and tracking projects through the development pipeline.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- often the primary source of funding Massachusetts water utilities rely upon to upgrade old and sometimes
- In our case, revenue from water is almost the sole source of our funding that supports proactive leak
- Gray water, smart water.
- It's not the water tank.
- What about that water?
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing with testimony on a range of environmental bills. Early testimony focused on H. 1018, which would update management of the Commonwealth’s water resources and limit new conditions on historic water registrations. Water officials from Wellesley and the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission supported the bill, arguing that drought-related restrictions on registered withdrawals are difficult to administer, create customer confusion, and can undermine utility revenue needed for infrastructure upgrades. A Massachusetts Waterworks Association representative also backed the bill, saying registered systems have long operated within their allocations and should not have those withdrawals conditioned by regulation.
A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 1040, which would ban tire-derived materials on playgrounds and playing fields. The bill’s petitioner, environmental advocates, and an environmental chemist testified that crumb rubber and other tire-derived infill can release chemicals into soil and water and may pose risks to aquatic life and public health. Committee members asked about alternatives and costs; witnesses said natural grass and some organic infills are available, though more research is needed on some substitutes. Rep. Schwartz also testified on CSO-related bills, describing combined sewer overflows as a public health and environmental problem and saying the bills set deadlines but leave implementation methods to local and regional officials. Rep. Chacolo supported H. 909, a grant program for low-noise, low-emission landscape equipment, citing worker health, noise, and emissions concerns, and Sen. Cyr testified for bills addressing coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution.
The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 4040, which would prevent discharge of radioactive materials from the Pilgrim decommissioning process. Speakers including a Sierra Club representative, a physician, and the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association opposed Holtec’s plan to dispose of radioactive wastewater through evaporation or discharge, citing public health, transparency, and economic risks to fisheries and coastal communities. Another large block of testimony addressed CSO legislation, especially H. 1046 and related bills for the MWRA service area. Environmental groups, residents, and river users described sewage overflows into the Charles, Mystic, and Alewife Brook, impacts on health and recreation, and the need for a timeline to eliminate or sharply reduce overflows. Industry representatives opposed the CSO and waste bills, arguing they would be costly, duplicative, and disruptive, while waste facility operators said they already use continuous emissions monitoring and comply with existing regulations. No votes were taken during the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> there any discussion Senator water there any discussion Senator water thank<01:18:56.280><c> you
- the water, but with more fresh water that buffering is not there, so what do we get?
- :21:32.560><c> the</c><01:21:32.760><c> water</c><01:21:33.080><c> warming</c><01:21:33.440><c> water
- </c><01:21:33.639><c> is</c> seems like the water warming water is seems like the water warming water
- </c> of the water but with more fresh water of the water but with more fresh water that<01:22:50.440>
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- water management practices.
- So it's kind of you know, it's got a closed loop water system, so it kind of reuses the same water to
- We're just taking the water.
- to use surface water.
- And also when you lose water to evaporation, you have impurities. Water.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of coastal, seafood, wildlife, and environmental measures. House Bill 851 by Rep. Ilg, which adds intentional mass balloon releases to the gross intentional littering statute, drew support from agriculture, wildlife, and environmental groups because of impacts on livestock, wildlife, power lines, and waterways; members clarified it targets organized intentional releases, not accidental releases by children, and it was reported favorably. House Bill 652 by Rep. Broe adding a non-voting Department of Agriculture appointee to the Oyster Task Force was also reported favorably, as were House Bills 349 and 588 by Rep. Domain to expand the imported seafood safety fund’s uses and add oyster, crab, and finfish representation to the Seafood Safety Task Force. House Bill 721 by Rep. Kerner setting a 5:30 a.m. shrimp trawling start time in certain bays, House Bill 857 clarifying labeling rules for commingled imported and domestic seafood, House Bill 669 expanding state property use for Grand Isle oyster research, and House Bill 889 creating bulk tagging for oysters were each supported by industry and agency witnesses and reported favorably. House Bill 688 by Rep. Ogeron adding Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish was backed by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and fishing guides and was also reported favorably.
The committee spent significant time on House Bill 653 by Rep. Beham, which would require one of two United Commercial Fishermen appointees to the Oyster Task Force to be a St. Bernard Parish resident. Rep. Beham argued the parish deserves a guaranteed voice because of oyster industry impacts from freshwater intrusion and the BP spill, while opponents including the Oyster Task Force chairman said the parish-specific requirement would make vacancies harder to fill and should be worked out through the task force or by amending another bill. After debate, an amendment was adopted, but the bill itself ultimately received a favorable report. Testimony throughout the meeting emphasized the economic and cultural importance of Louisiana seafood, the need to combat imported seafood fraud, and the role of oyster cultivation and shrimping in coastal communities.
House Resolution 20 by Rep. McCormick, urging the Department of Conservation and Energy to study industrial water use from Caddo Lake, prompted a broader discussion about data centers and water withdrawals. Department witness Monique Edwards explained current state limits on regulating surface water withdrawals and said more authority may be needed for comprehensive water management; committee members asked for a future departmental presentation on data center water use. The resolution was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Rep. Sawyer moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- is not a source of drinking water.
- A water contaminant or combination of water contaminants identified as a toxic pollutant by the Water
- Representative: MNERD is accepting the funding, and to fund the fund at NMFA, it would go to MNERD.
- Or what I will say is that the funds can accept other sources of funding, so it is not limited to future
- that this fund leverages other sources of funding beyond.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Local Government Apr 1st, 2026
Local Government, Elections and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- required to repair the water service lines.
- So they purchased their water from a water supplier. Yes. So it's okay.
- We have 6 MGD, a 6 million gallons per day water treatment lime-softening water treatment plant that
- Our water service line is very solvent. It's a separate fund.
- to the water service line insurance program.
Summary:
The Committee on Local Government met in executive session and first adopted a substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 975, which replaced Senator Black’s version with Representative Farnan’s bill. Members discussed that the controversial community-agreement language had been removed and that related community paramedic language had been moved to another bill. The committee then voted 16-0 to do pass the substituted bill.
The committee next considered House Bill 3496, dealing with county officials’ salary schedules and county classification issues. Representative Reedy explained the substitute added election authorities language, incorporated another bill on sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys, and changed the title and substance to address county valuation rules for certain fourth-class counties. Members discussed the impact on county classifications and the inclusion of abated and tax-exempt property in valuation calculations. The substitute was adopted, and the committee voted 15-1 to do pass the bill.
In public hearing, Representative Sharp presented House Bill 3028 as a Lewis County fix to allow more at-large members on a county board instead of requiring one from each township; a retired Lewis County commissioner testified in support, and no opposition appeared. Representative Thompson presented House Bill 2431 to let Lexington ask voters for a public safety sales tax after a major gas explosion; supporters said it would fund police, fire, and ambulance needs without reducing current budgets, while an opponent argued against new taxes and special laws. Representative Violet presented House Bill 2732 to raise the voter-approved cap on water service line repair fees from $12 to $24 annually; St. Peters officials said costs have risen and the program helps residents avoid large repair bills, while an opponent said existing programs are solvent and opposed the increase. No votes were taken on the public hearing bills, and the committee adjourned after the hearings.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #6
Transcript Highlights:
- Ongoing funding in future years.
- other sources of water supply.
- water hauling.
- delivered through water hauling.
- delivered through water hauling.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a large number of House bills, mostly on third-read consent or for floor strategy, covering education, health, water, land, energy, housing, taxation, and public safety. Topics included ESA administration funding, AI in schools and legal communications, towing and DUI changes, health facility licensing and nursing records, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction, superintendent pay and benefits, adoption disclosures in college health settings, anti-Semitism provisions, school safety firearms authorization, coerced abortion penalties, domestic violence testimony standards, border health and terrorism-related bills, and multiple water, land, and state trust land measures. Several members flagged concerns about unfunded mandates, local control, constitutional issues, and special legislation, while others supported bills as technical fixes, public safety measures, or ways to expand access and funding.
A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2575, HB 2906, HB 2040, HB 2136, HB 2665, HB 2904, HB 2957, HB 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2830, HB 2307, HB 2425, HB 2426, HB 2427, HB 2497, HB 2751, HB 2780, HB 2804, HB 2926, HB 4030, and HCR 2052, among others. Some bills were noted as unanimous or split votes, and several were described as party-line or having constitutional problems. The caucus also discussed committee amendments on multiple measures, including changes to water, land, health, and AI bills.
The meeting ended with a series of remarks on the late Reverend Jesse Jackson and an “affordability award” presentation to Representatives Lorena Austin and Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Jul 2nd, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- to provide matching funds for, like, our revolving loan funds that are available to systems to help
- We need funding and coordination.
- Now, with funding, like I explained in our presentation, we do utilize our state road fund.
- other funding.
- Funding federal funding is questionable at best.
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/21/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Agri fund.
- Well testing is growing in southeastern Minnesota, and some of which is due to Clean Water Fund appropriations
- Well testing is growing in southeastern Minnesota, and some of which is due to Clean Water Fund appropriations
- </c><00:33:12.240><c> fund</c><00:33:12.480><c> that</c> health uh and clean water fund that health uh
- and clean water fund that there<00:33:12.720><c> have</c><00:33:12.799><c> been</c><00:33:12.960><c>
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Feb 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- or not fund university buildings.
- We're pulling water again at 68 degrees.
- low-temperature hot water that circulates around campus.
- and chilled water throughout campus.
- That is showing our heating water, or low-temperature hot water network.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Hiding data center water use by blending it with domestic water use disguises the actual water use and
- I asked about the CDS funding, the congressionally designated funding.
- I asked about the CDS funding, the congressionally designated funding.
- I asked about the CDS funding, the congressionally designated funding.
- Why do other funding on a general fund.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> the</c><00:32:28.559><c> drinking</c><00:32:28.880><c> water</c> Our trust fund, the drinking water
- Uh, so within our grant loan programs, we have the drinking water state revolving loan fund, clean water
- So right now we have the drinking water trust fund. The money goes to the trust fund.
- So right now we have the drinking water trust fund. The money goes to the trust fund.
- c> to</c><01:06:53.480><c> 612</c><01:06:54.480><c> to</c> water groundwater trust fund to 612 to water
Committee:
Senate Finance