Video & Transcript Research : 'PFAS regulation'
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TX
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/13/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Agriculture to review records on sewage sludge transactions to help investigate where PFAS
- I see this bill as another regulation on agriculture.
- Um, typically when we talk about the regulation of pesticides, we always lead with the label is the law
- They will have language that says, like, dispose of in accordance with state and local regulations because
Keywords:
bioincentive payments, agriculture, job creation, environmental compliance, financial reporting, waste handling, sewage sludge, PFAS regulation, environment, record retention, fertilizer disposal, pesticide disposal, environmental impact, safety regulations, burning prohibition, 1183, house
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Implement similar regulations in four more states that are currently proposing PFAS regulations.
- The EPA's current statement recommends that states monitor biosolids for PFAS fast regulation.
- PFAS and biosolids.
- Testimony mentioned other states that were regulating PFAS.
- It seems like they've probably engaged in state-level regulation of PFAS probably more than any other
Keywords:
hydrogen sulfide, public health, environmental regulation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ground level concentrations, emissions limit, emissions limits, ground-level concentrations, air quality, PFAS, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, criminal offense, chemical regulation, preproduction plastic, water quality, pollution control, industrial waste, emissions
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources & Energy.(6-4-26)
Natural Resources & Energy
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was throughout Kentucky and um PFAS was throughout Kentucky and um PFAS was - So the first few iterations were just monitoring and regulating PFAS in our drinking water.
- So the first few iterations were just monitoring and regulating PFAS in our drinking water.
- the landfill contains PFAS.
- had also included four other PFAS had also included four other PFAS um<01:05:34.799>
substances
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 7th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Bills:
HB541
Keywords:
PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, 923, senate, all
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . regulation. regulation.
- Currently, PFAS can be bought for 50 to $1,000 per pound.
- PFAS wasn't on anybody's radar back then. The supply chain data doesn't exist.
- We're not saying that PFAS are not harmful chemicals.
- among the regulated community. among the regulated community.
Keywords:
boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Keywords:
hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, cannabidiol, CBD, intoxicating hemp, hemp-derived THC, cannabis regulation, marijuana alternatives, alcoholic beverage control, ABC Board, licensing, permit, excise tax, age verification, under 21
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- They require paper that has PFAS.
- But of course, we've got to balance those regulations from DEP.
- In fact, we had a bill just in this committee talking about PFAS. Presentations.
- PFAS is what I will call it because it's much easier to say.
- So you've got three exemptions to this regulation, this law.
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onsite sewage treatment, disposal systems, building permits, environmental regulation, local government authority, drinking straws, stirrers, local regulation, compostable, environmental impact, Ocklawaha River, St. Johns River, Silver Springs, river restoration, dam removal, Kirkpatrick Dam, Buckman Lock, Cross Florida Barge Canal, environmental restoration, springs protection
Summary:
The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, marine-biodegradable products; supporters said it would reduce reliance on paper straws that may contain PFAS and create more uniform standards. The bill was reported favorably after brief supportive testimony and no opposition.
The committee also approved SB 1066, by Senator Broder, a major Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam restoration proposal. The bill would direct DEP to implement a phased restoration plan, create an advisory council with local and military representation, fund recreation and economic development projects, and address safety concerns tied to the dam’s age and high-hazard status. Supporters from conservation groups, river advocates, and some local residents praised the restoration and planning framework, while several Putnam County officials opposed the bill, arguing the reservoir supports recreation, water supply, and local interests. The committee adopted a late-filed amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the committee substitute favorably.
SB 698, by Senator Martin, was also reported favorably. It would let builders proceed with local building permits while septic permits are pending, rather than waiting for sequential approval, and includes a 120-day glide path related to new DEP rules; builders supported the bill as a way to reduce delays, while some senators questioned whether the transition period was too long. The committee then approved CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, which phases out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricts non-emergency training use, requires inventory and disposal reporting, creates DEP rulemaking and a grant program, and exempts certain federal, military, and emergency uses. Finally, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body in the Jupiter Narrows area in honor of Andrew Red Harris, with a technical amendment clarifying the shoal designation. Several members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected bills.
LA
Keywords:
public utility, common carrier, regulation, Public Service Commission, New Orleans, constitutional amendment, distributed energy, energy storage, electricity demand, virtual power plants, reliability, hurricane resilience, esthetics, cosmetology, hair services, beauty industry, Louisiana regulation, Louisiana Economic Development, sunset law, legislative authority
TX
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- Bill 1898 addresses PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
- PFAS chemicals have been used in firefighting since the 1970s.
- In the future, over 30 U.S. states regulate limestone mining.
- It's because there is no regulation.
- We have no zoning regulations in the county.
Keywords:
rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs (Part I) Apr 14th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Reasonable is the basis for all rate-making regulations, and awarding rate case expenses to one side
- So at that point, EPA made a determination not to carry forth with regulations for these hormones.
- It does not impose new regulations or expand the PUC's authority; it simply makes an existing process
- And in this case, you would be able to use the PFAS in those instances.
- statement that their drinking water is double the EPA established limit of four parts per trillion of PFAS
Bills:
SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660
Keywords:
water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs (Part II) Apr 14th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It all gets back to what we built water district regulations around since the 1950s when the High Plains
Bills:
SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660
Keywords:
water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs (Part II) Apr 14th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It all gets back to what we built water district's regulations around since the dawn of time, since 1950s
Bills:
SB 1169, SB 1285, SB 1583, SB 1611, SB 1898, SB 1976, SB 2160, SB 2161, SB 2658, SB 2661, SB 2662, SB 2692, SB 1055, SB 1359, SB 2660
Keywords:
water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (7-20-23)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgeQm_8OmxI, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:02:41
Approval of Minutes 00:03:45
Presentation and Public Hearing on the LIHEAP Block Grant Application 00:04:16
Discussion of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) in Kentucky 00:15:49, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It's outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, and that process started back in 2017.
- It's outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, and that process started back in 2017.
- It's outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, and that process started back in 2017.
- It's outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, and that process started back in 2017.
- the code of f regulations I could uh the code of f regulations I could uh bore<00:22:56.039>
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Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- He said a huge reason for Nelson's enthusiasm is the plan to mitigate PFAS in landfill waste.
- But a huge reason for his enthusiasm is the plan to mitigate PFAS in landfill waste.
- Louis County, which focuses on treatment of landfill wastewater, or leachate, for PFAS.
- PFAS and other contaminants of concern. PFAS and other contaminants of concern.
- , and now as technology is moving forward, we're learning how to deal with the PFAS.
Keywords:
water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, bond issuance, Becker, sewer improvements, sanitation, Hibbing, state bonds, infrastructure funding, capital investment, safety improvements, mobility, U.S. Highway 12, bonds, transportation funding, trails, Prior Lake, bond funding, recreational improvements