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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 16, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Without objection, veterans groups from the American Legion to the Wounded Warrior Project support this
- Without objection, veterans groups from the American Legion to the Wounded Warrior Project support this
- The architects of Project 2025 have been desperate to cut benefits for years, and they've been trying
- ,</c><01:16:39.040><c> Military</c> Wounded Warriors Project, Military Wounded Warriors Project, Military
- A lifelong Georgian and graduate of Forsyth Central High School and the University of Georgia.
Keywords:
Orland Project, Central Valley Project, Sacramento Canal Unit, water transfer, water rights, drought relief, federal reclamation, Bureau of Reclamation, California water, irrigation, water management, Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act, Reclamation Reform Act, water users association, water supply, drought resilience
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- The very first project to begin construction was the I-10 Gila River Bridges project.
- A member asked whether the project was a city project or an interstate project.
- The project will impact the economic future of the Verde Valley. Thank you. People a year.
- The project will impact the economic future of the Verde Valley.
- HB 2285 is a solar streetlight project. It is a phase project.
Bills:
HB2067 , HB2068 , HB2127 , HB2164 , HB2200 , HB2201 , HB2242 , HB2283 , HB2284 , HB2285 , HB2286 , HB2287 , HB2304 , HB2306 , HB2399 , HB2601 , HB2609 , HB2760 , HB2761 , HB2859 , HB2887 , HB2892 , HB2893 , HB2894 , HB2978 , HB4027 , HCM2012 , HCM2016
Committee:
House Transportation & Infrastructure
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, infrastructure, Apache Junction, funding, Show Low, road extension, special license plates, nonprofits, charitable contributions, Reay Lane, Graham County, HB 2200, State Route 89, SR 89, Chino Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT, road widening, highway expansion
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1968, as a price for the authorization of the Central Arizona Project, Colorado River Basin Project
- Tipton, how long have you lived out in the valley?"
- Arizona, and we know from previous testimony the Hark Basin, the Butler Valley base of Butler Valley
- It's just about specific projects.
- Arizona Project water.
Committees:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Keywords:
solar radiation management, environment, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, public health, complaint process, Attorney General, groundwater management, water conservation, irrigation, water supply, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, brackish water, groundwater, water resources
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is a really important project or bill for us.
- For the record, Jeff Gray with Central Arizona Project.
- You might know that the CAP operates the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District.
- I represent the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona.
- I represent the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona.
Bills:
HB2026 , HB2027 , HB2028 , HB2031 , HB2078 , HB2094 , HB2095 , HB2101 , HB2102 , HB2103 , HB2260 , HB2278 , HB2827 , HB2932 , HB2933 , HB2934 , HB2986 , HCM2009 , HCR2038
Committees:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Keywords:
assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply, written commitment of water service, groundwater savings credits, gray water reuse, replenishment district, Central Arizona Project
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Sunset Advisory Commission Jan 15th, 2025 at 08:01 am
Transcript Highlights:
- recommendations listed in the decision material for the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley
- For the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, Trinity River Authority
- We will begin with the Angelina and Natchez River Authority and Lower Natchez Valley Authority.
- or new recommendations offered for the Angelina and Natchez River Authority or the Lower Natchez Valley
Keywords:
Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Ethics Commission, recommendations, Angelina River Authority, Natchez Valley Authority, public testimony, legislative session
Summary:
The meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission served as a concluding assembly for the current biennium, where various agencies were reviewed. Notably, the Commission focused on staff recommendations and modifications regarding the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, and Texas Ethics Commission. After discussing various modifications, the members voted unanimously on multiple recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and accountability within these agencies. The Chair emphasized the collaborative effort of the Commission members and staff, acknowledging their hard work throughout the biennium.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, Jeff Gray, Central Arizona Project.
- Again, for the record, Jeff Gray here on behalf of Central Arizona Project. Thank you.
- Again, for the record, Jeff Gray here on behalf of Central Arizona Project.
- Pratt who owns a house in Santan Valley with his wife.
- Madam Chair, for the record, Central Arizona Project, but I'm sure we are neutral on the bill, but wanted
Bills:
HB2099 , HB2263 , HB2264 , HB2330 , HB2341 , HB2492 , HB2757 , HB2782 , HB2843 , HB2889 , HB2912 , HB2915 , HB2918 , HB4025 , HB4100 , HCR2020 , HCR2057
Committees:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Keywords:
water storage, long-term storage credits, groundwater management, drought contingency, Arizona water regulations, Colorado River, replenishment, groundwater savings facility, groundwater storage, underground water storage, active management area, irrigation non-expansion area, Arizona water law, water rights, water replenishment, recharge, water conservation district, multi-county water conservation district, CAP water, Central Arizona Project
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- According to the 2025 State of the Rockies Project Survey, 66% of Arizonans oppose reducing protections
- of Water Resources for a required feasibility study of potential brackish groundwater desalination project
- are usually requested by local governments or private entities that are looking to build a specific project
- acquire, or improve a wastewater treatment facility, drinking water facility, or nonpoint source project
- But maybe Cheyenne, we can talk about what projects you're looking at for this bonding authority.
Keywords:
air pollution, wildfires, environmental standards, public health, Arizona Revised Statutes, assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Committee:
House A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Keywords:
tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement, farm to school, school districts, Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, local producers, meat processors, reimbursement program, agriculture, nutrition, farmers, ranchers, local sourcing
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We are to have our project completed by 2028, and from when we first started designing this project up
- The project timeline includes design completion by March 2026 and project bidding in April 2026.
- project complete.
- project complete.
- project complete.
Bills:
HF220 , HF230 , HF240 , HF241 , HF295 , HF429 , HF490 , HF505 , HF574 , HF576 , HF581 , HF865 , HF918 , HF1085 , HF1449 , HF1452 , HF1454 , HF602
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- a specific eligible project.
- Having this program centralized through BWSR allows for predictable permitting for these projects as
- Having this program centralized through BWSR allows for predictable permitting for these projects as
- Having this program centralized through BWSR allows for predictable permitting for these projects as
- Projects that keep our towns projects.
Bills:
HF220 , HF230 , HF240 , HF241 , HF295 , HF429 , HF490 , HF505 , HF574 , HF576 , HF581 , HF865 , HF918 , HF1085 , HF1449 , HF1452 , HF1454 , HF602
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
Keywords:
HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So this affects Fircrest, Rainier, and Yakima Valley, as well as those remaining references to Interlake
- references to these facilities as schools are removed so this affects fir crest rainier and Yakima Valley
- As Representative Farrar said, historically, places like Rainier School or Yakima Valley served children
- conversation and contributed to misinformation about the potential closure of Rainier and Yakima Valley
- Like having one central, here's where it goes, here's what happens with it, I think would make it more
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
homelessness, youth programs, advisory committee, prevention, protection, developmental disabilities, residential settings, data access, safety, stability, community oversight, residential services, regulation, service providers, monitoring, HB 2319, residential habilitation center, state school renaming, Rainier School, Firecrest School
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Jan 13th, 2026
Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- As we put our dollars toward critical infrastructure projects, we need to make sure that those projects
- going to streamline the approval process for housing projects.
- require... ...go at this alone, and that some projects require a regional solution, and many projects
- They're complicated projects.
- COVID and supply chain challenges made those projects and other projects more expensive and more challenging
Bills:
S2542
Keywords:
climate resilience, resilience bond bill, environmental bond, infrastructure spending, flood control, coastal resilience, PFAS, clean water, wetlands, nature-based solutions, housing permitting, flood disclosure, land conservation, biodiversity, forest reserves, municipal vulnerability preparedness, MVP grant program, food security, agricultural resilience, solid waste
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Palm Valley, the last project that we finished.
- It saves my customers money and it allows district to complete projects and start projects in a very
- The projections, thank you for just a few more seconds. projections are based on X amount of water as
- We've had multiple projects that extend water and sewer projects to these colonias.
- Texas Central, North Central Texas Council of Government. in 2024 population of the COG was 8,400,000
Bills:
HB1520 , HB1525 , HB1530 , HB1535 , HB2068 , HB2091 , HB2347 , HB2372 , HB2805 , HB2815 , HB2867 , HB3154 , HB3482 , HB3483 , HB3663 , HB3781 , HB3901 , HB3915 , HB4135 , HB4153 , HB4158 , HB4329 , HB4331
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- projects relating to the construction.
- The district's Delta Reclamation Project is such a project. and it is shovel-ready.
- with flood mitigation projects.
- for the Rio Grande Valley.
- This is clearly a very very important project for the the valley and for a regional system that we need
Bills:
HB1520 , HB1525 , HB1530 , HB1535 , HB2068 , HB2091 , HB2347 , HB2372 , HB2805 , HB2815 , HB2867 , HB3154 , HB3482 , HB3483 , HB3663 , HB3781 , HB3901 , HB3915 , HB4135 , HB4153 , HB4158 , HB4329 , HB4331
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- While the build-out for this project could take around 10 years, the Cedarport project is designed to
- The district project will be a game changer for our region.
- and ensures that these projects are competitively bid.
- I'm the President of Central Catholic High School, and I'm here representing Central Catholic and myself
- Central Catholic has a great football program, so...
Bills:
HB341 , HB791 , HB1564 , HB1695 , HB1722 , HB1729 , HB1772 , HB2003 , HB2954 , HB2989 , HB3084 , HB3134 , HB3135 , HB3309 , HB3611 , HB3679 , HB3727 , HB3832
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- current cost projection is.
- Yet, Texas Central testified on Monday that federal grants are being sought for this project, and saying
- of the project as part of its thorough process to certify the project as it does with other projects
- Is it Texas Central? Is it Amtrak? Yeah, it's Texas Central.
- Eight: ridership project ridership projections... and methodology.
Bills:
HB341 , HB791 , HB1564 , HB1695 , HB1722 , HB1729 , HB1772 , HB2003 , HB2954 , HB2989 , HB3084 , HB3134 , HB3135 , HB3309 , HB3611 , HB3679 , HB3727 , HB3832
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
HJR1032 , SB1314 , SB1257 , SB1326 , SB1365 , SB1932 , SB169 , SB1991 , SB1992 , SB1204 , SB1339 , SB182 , SB1847 , SB1360 , SB1346
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand how the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and, like I said, the trying to keep track of it
- They would have to renew in order to justify how they're doing their central purchasing.
- If we don't get a handle on our exemptions on central purchasing right now, we are going to be a no bid
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Keywords:
nondisclosure agreements, state employment, employee rights, transparency, government accountability, employee suggestions, cost savings, state agencies, incentives, performance awards, efficiency, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, state procurement, state purchasing, State Purchasing Director, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, OMES, exempt entities, purchasing exemptions, state contracts
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, when we invest in roads, we look for shovel-ready projects.
- I ride, as you know, Valley Metro as often as possible.
- I have talked to Valley Metro and said, you need to be on top of this.
- It's in its infancy. ...explore other corridors to get to the West Valley.
- This is an appropriation to the town of Paradise Valley Police Department.
Bills:
SB1088 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1169 , SB1245 , SB1273 , SB1330 , SB1332 , SB1391 , SB1498 , SB1531 , SB1550 , SB1598 , SB1677 , SB1707 , SB1811 , SB1818
Keywords:
cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- going to cost, but so often we end up getting consultants, we get added fees there, so a $2 million project
- You know, there has to be a little leeway there, but when we're building a project from start and we're
- concern is that we do still get the costs for those things because I mean we've had a couple of projects
- Taking that into consideration, hopefully, we come in closer to a level cost for the overall project.
- The really my biggest concern is moving the state use program away from central purchasing and when we're
Bills:
SB134 , SB1356 , SB1407 , SB1611 , SB1639 , SB169 , SB1722 , SB182 , SB1870 , SB2039 , SB432 , SB609 , SB715 , SB716
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Keywords:
retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, state government, OMES, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Rehabilitation Services, civil service, human capital management, state employee disputes, whistleblower, veterans employment, veterans placement, fleet management, state fleet, motor vehicles