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UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The federal partners do not allow a pooled approach.
- Our federal partners, due to current federal law, are unable to allow a pooled approach.
- What is the reclamation complexity?
- It allows a release tied to reclamation. Let me tell you how that would work just briefly.
- So that actually was a federal action that just was actually published today in the Federal Register,
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 01:12 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB1778 , SB1570 , SB134 , SB1966 , SB1636 , SB1725 , SB1726 , SB259 , SB504 , SB592 , SB2030 , SB1572 , SB843 , SB1242 , SB1255 , SB1262 , SB1264 , SB1286 , SB1581 , SB1290 , SB1316 , SB1319 , SB1369 , SB1379 , SB1381 , SB1400 , SB1427 , SB1436 , SB1461 , SB1496 , SB1509 , SB1534 , SB1553 , SB904 , SB1592 , SB1645 , SB1684 , SB1767 , SB1772 , SB1813 , SB1894 , SB1928 , SB1946 , SB1980 , SB2040 , SB2060 , SB2061
Keywords:
reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, memorial highways, bridge designations
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- mentioned, if you put a school on probation or they're downgrading accreditation, they actually lose some federal
- Also, another question I had was, are you aware that there's about 10 federal lawsuits against DHS?
- appropriated budget that we make, Here, per day, that child is in custody, that goes to DHS, and you have federal
- multibillion-dollar industry because people have figured out you can begin extracting wealth from state coffers, federal
Bills:
SB1778 , SB1570 , SB134 , SB1966 , SB1636 , SB1725 , SB1726 , SB259 , SB504 , SB592 , SB2030 , SB1572 , SB843 , SB1242 , SB1255 , SB1262 , SB1264 , SB1286 , SB1581 , SB1290 , SB1316 , SB1319 , SB1369 , SB1379 , SB1381 , SB1400 , SB1427 , SB1436 , SB1461 , SB1496 , SB1509 , SB1534 , SB1553 , SB904 , SB1592 , SB1645 , SB1684 , SB1767 , SB1772 , SB1813 , SB1894 , SB1928 , SB1946 , SB1980 , SB2040 , SB2060 , SB2061
Keywords:
reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, memorial highways, bridge designations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Joint Memorial 8015 is regarding federal wildfire response that...
- Senate Joint Memorial 8015 is regarding federal wildfire response.
- Some brief background on federal lands: there's five federal agencies responsible for wildland fire management
- This legislation seeks stronger federal wildfire response capacity, and that's important, but federal
- There are three federal grants available right now. We could go clear our power lines.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
agriculture, protection, state regulation, farmers, land use, sustainability, steelhead, conservation, wildlife, fishing, environmental protection, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, fees, fishing industry, regulations
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Lee County Legislation Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Lee County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- solid waste collection program fees to any household whose total income does not exceed 75% of the federal
Bills:
SB293
Committee:
House Lee County Legislation
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation.
- With the federal government.
- lands to help increase the pace and scale of federal lands and watershed restoration work on federal
- That is a Bureau of Reclamation site.
- That is a Bureau of Reclamation site.
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Jun 3rd, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I know the federal government has frozen $28 million for charging stations, so I'm gonna see what
- Yes, ma'am, I'd love to see a presentation on the reclamation fund to clean up old wells.
- Um, if we have to absorb more federal programs into New Mexico in our budget.
- Orange is going to be federal funds, green, other transfers, and then red is the general fund.
- What are your projections with respect to those two charts as to those federal funds?
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 16, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> expense to the federal taxpayer. expense to the federal taxpayer.
- </c> infrastructure on federal lands. infrastructure on federal lands.
- </c> federal land management agencies. federal land management agencies.
- This legislation would authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to place the program's non-federal funds in
- to place the Bureau of Reclamation to place the program's<05:57:24.320><c> non-federal</c><05:57:25.040
Bills:
HR831 , HB6380 , HR528 , HB2196 , HB5729 , HB5254 , HB4294 , HB3073 , HB2294 , HB1665 , HB4284 , HB4467 , HB2709 , HB1422 , SB1884 , SB3971
Keywords:
Down syndrome, awareness month, federal funding, research, advocacy, healthcare, quality of life, disabilities, Vietnam veterans, recognition, freedom, democracy, military service, Save Our Sequoias Act, giant sequoia, giant sequoias, Sequoiadendron giganteum, California forests, wildfire resilience, forest management
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (3-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> waiver Services increase the federal waiver Services increase the federal reimbursement<00:21:49.200
- law and participate in federal programs offered to low-income federal credit unions, including accepting
- </c> limited so I know there are federally limited so I know there are federally not<00:43:07.319><c>
- </c> the possibility that uh the federal the possibility that uh the federal program<01:08:04.799><c>
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a long agenda of administrative regulations, most of which were advanced with staff-suggested amendments and no objection. Early items included the Kentucky Public Pension Authority’s 105 KAR 1:451, which updates reporting language and adds the contractor wizard for certain employers, and a large package of Board of Veterinary Examiners regulations that revise fees, facility and AHP registration requirements, continuing education, liability, and practice rules. The Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology’s compact-related regulation and the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors’ complaint and compact rules were also reviewed and approved with amendments, along with fish and wildlife rules affecting elk hunting, youth deer season length, bear-dog approvals, and foxhound enclosure permits. The committee also approved transportation, education, workplace standards, horse racing, and several health and human services regulations, including Medicaid waiver reimbursement updates and a child care regulation that sends certain large claims to the Office of Inspector General for review.
Several agencies briefly explained their regulations when members asked questions. Fish and Wildlife said the elk population is strong and the baiting change is intended to support harvest monitoring and fair chase, while the longer youth deer season was meant to give young hunters more opportunity. The Department of Community-Based Services said the $10,000 and $5,000 claim thresholds were meant to clarify rare cases involving possible fraud or unresolved recoupment issues. The Department of Financial Institutions’ 808 KAR 5:305 drew the most discussion: it would allow certain state-chartered credit unions with a low-income designation to participate in federal programs, including limited non-member deposits and supplemental capital, but the regulation was deferred again amid continued discussions.
The Kentucky Bankers Association testified against the credit union regulation, arguing that allowing non-member deposits conflicts with existing statute limiting credit union deposits to members and other credit unions, and that an administrative regulation cannot override that statutory restriction. Committee members heard the agency’s explanation that the proposal is intended to help underserved communities and that the non-member deposit authority would be limited, but no final action was taken because the item was deferred. The meeting otherwise concluded with the remaining regulations being called, discussed briefly, and approved or advanced without objection.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Our federal government allows our land management agencies to enter these markets.
- It ensures that federal reserved rights are addressed accurately, with active federal participation,
- It ensures that federal reserved rights are addressed accurately, with active federal participation,
- That's held, it's a state-based right that's held by the Bureau of Reclamation.
- That's held, it's a state-based right that's held by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on House Bill 2170, which would authorize DNR to enter ecosystem service and carbon contracts on state trust lands, and House Bill 2578, which would add tribal members and alternates to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. For HB 2170, the Department of Natural Resources and supporters said the bill would diversify revenue, help meet climate goals, and allow DNR to participate in emerging carbon and ecosystem markets without necessarily eliminating timber harvest. Opponents, including counties, school districts, timber companies, loggers, and forest industry groups, argued the bill could reduce harvest levels, harm rural jobs and mill supply, and lower revenues for schools and other trust beneficiaries; several said any new authority should be limited to additive projects with stronger safeguards. Supporters included environmental groups and some local officials who said the bill would provide a more stable revenue stream and better align land management with climate and watershed benefits. The chair noted there are two related vehicles in committee, HB 1508 as the negotiated version and HB 2170 as the department version, and the public hearing on HB 2170 was closed after extensive testimony.
For HB 2578, staff explained that the bill would add four tribal commissioner positions and four alternates to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, with representation from federally recognized tribes on both sides of the Cascades and staggered terms. Prime sponsor Rep. Deborah Lekanoff said the measure would strengthen co-management and the state’s government-to-government relationship with tribes, while acknowledging there are other related bills and ongoing legal issues involving WDFW. The chair asked whether the bill would affect existing tribal consultation obligations, and Lekanoff said it would not replace government-to-government consultation; she also said she would follow up on how the governor would make appointments. The hearing on HB 2578 was then suspended so the committee could return to HB 2170 testimony.
The committee also heard staff briefing and sponsor testimony on House Bill 2544, which would create a pilot process for the Upper Columbia River water rights adjudication. Staff said the bill would require Ecology to run the adjudication in two phases, starting with tribal and federal claimants and allowing time for settlement before bringing in other claims, with a report due by June 2035. Rep. Larry Springer said the bill is intended to establish a baseline of water use more efficiently in a process that can otherwise take decades. After the briefing and sponsor remarks, the committee began public testimony on the bill, with tribal representatives and other stakeholders queued to testify.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought Apr 30th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought
Transcript Highlights:
- Bureau of Reclamation was able to capture that heavy precipitation in December.
- You know, in terms of what our federal government does, it does tend to be more U.S.
- Of what our federal government does, it does tend to be more U.S.
- The federal U.S.
- Borough Reclamation announced in early April that water uses with a proratible The U.S.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought Apr 30th, 2026
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought
Transcript Highlights:
- Bureau of Reclamation was able to capture that heavy precipitation in December.
- You know, in terms of what our federal government does, it does tend to be more U.S.
- -focused, and those forecasts... ...of what our federal government does.
- The federal U.S.
- Borough Reclamation announced in early April that water uses with a proratible The U.S.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first elected Rep. Reeves as chair and Rep. Dent as vice chair for the coming year, with the vote appearing unanimous. After a brief discussion about who would chair the rest of the meeting, the committee proceeded to its regular agenda focused on the 2026 drought situation in Washington.
The Washington state climatologist, Karen Mbacca, and Department of Ecology drought staff presented data showing a statewide drought declaration issued April 8 due to very low snowpack, warm winter temperatures, and resulting water supply concerns. They described the state’s statutory drought criteria, current reservoir and streamflow conditions, Yakima Basin water supply forecasts, likely summer temperature and precipitation outlooks, and the possibility of an El Niño developing later in the year. Ecology said the declaration makes $3 million in drought response grants available and allows expedited water transfer processing, and staff said they are already hearing concerns about impacts to agriculture, fish, and drinking water systems.
Committee members discussed the need for longer-term drought preparedness, possible legislative tools, and whether additional funding or reservoir/storage strategies should be considered. Rep. Dent and others asked about available grant money and future mitigation planning, while Ecology said it is open to working with the legislature and stakeholders on resilience measures. The committee then heard a contrasting presentation from Dr. Cliff Mass of the University of Washington, who argued there is no current drought emergency because reservoirs are full, precipitation and soil moisture are near or above normal in many areas, and agriculture is performing well; he said the state’s drought declaration is not justified by current conditions. Members questioned him about reservoir capacity, drought definitions, and forecasts, and the meeting ended with several members thanking departing legislators and noting the importance of continued water planning.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- “House Joint Memorial 4009 is about recent federal orders to consolidate federal wildland firefighting
- It could be federal, it could be a state agency, federal agency, or it could be Congress or the executive
- And so the federal investment is important.
- We need more at the federal level, and we're concerned about the federal government's actions diminishing
- We need more at the federal level, and we're concerned about the federal government's actions diminishing
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
sea lion, predation control, salmon preservation, fishing industry, voluntary donations, ungulate, wildlife conservation, ecosystem management, population sustainability, environmental impact, wildfire, federal response, community protection, natural resources, firefighter safety, agriculture, regulations, farming, compliance, economic impact
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I have been frustrated as I've watched federal agencies like the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers
- The EPA said there are wetlands on your property, you need a federal permit in order to develop them.
- Because you have not obtained a federal permit, we are going to issue a compliance order requiring you
- If those things aren't present, then the federal government doesn't have jurisdiction.
- I'm the executive director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation.
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- To the record unless the information is otherwise restricted by state or federal law or by a court order
- Association, which upheld a federal law requiring internet filters in libraries to block obscene or harmful
- In Idaho, similar legislation led to a federal lawsuit filed by Penguin Random House, best-selling authors
Bills:
HB45 , HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the city contracts with lobbyists at both the state and federal level.
- We suggested that the guidelines that they're following from the federal government are inadequate.
- And so the federal guidelines do not provide a safety measure. To my knowledge, they do not.
- They're working with us, with the government, federal or state, probably more federal, on projects that
- It ensures Texas remains aligned with federal laws and executive orders. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Bills:
HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042 , HB45
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
universal child care, early learning, affordable child care, school readiness, child development, community involvement, mental health, socioeconomic diversity, disaster mitigation, tax exclusion, state programs, catastrophe loss, property insurance, windstorm, earthquake, wildfire, Medicare, healthcare, authorization, medical necessity
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I didn't write the rules as far as eligibility; that's the federal government.
- In Alabama's case, food... ...under federal law.
- , while the benefit cost is 100% federal.
- So we're... ...the benefit cost is 100% federal, so we're going to be spending dollars to save federal
- There are going to be federal changes coming down the pike.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
SB245, public assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, food assistance, Alabama Medicaid Agency, Department of Human Resources, eligibility verification, self-attestation, data matching, fraud prevention, improper payments, program integrity, benefit eligibility, income verification, residency verification, asset verification, electronic benefit transfer, EBT, cross-checks
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I know there was federal money available for electric school buses. Thank you, Chair.
- From the chamber's perspective, a well-funded and predictable reclamation program provides certainty
- I wanted to just dial in a little bit on why we need this funding in the reclamation fund.
- That's a mix of state fee and some federal wells.
- Chair and Senator, yes, federal dollars are leveraged through the surtax.
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:45 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- The federal law does that, so the bill essentially aligns with federal law.
Bills:
SB6134
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
unemployment insurance, UI benefits, striking workers, strike, labor dispute, retroactive wages, overpayment assessment, overpayment recovery, Employment Security Department, ESD, claimant notice, benefit recoupment, Washington unemployment law, worker notice, federal unemployment tax credit, state unemployment fund