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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Jan 13th, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're saying, okay, these are the criteria now for it to become a critically eroded beach.
  • And you can go ahead and start to maintain that beach before the damage occurs.
  • And I do represent an area that has critically eroded beaches on the East Coast.
  • Pepper Uchino on behalf of Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association.
  • The reason why we don't have an income tax is because we have beaches, right?
Bills: S0544 , S0636 , S0848 , S0546
Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 636 on beach management, by Senator Leek, would create additional pathways for counties and municipalities to obtain critically eroded beach or area of critical state concern designations, shifting the process toward a more proactive approach. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell raised concerns about local capacity and funding, and the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association said the bill was an alternative pathway but emphasized the need for more recurring funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 544, which transfers the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Program from DEP to FDACS and establishes certification and training standards there. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell asked about environmental oversight, taxation, and whether the change would affect state park restrictions; the sponsor said it would not change tax treatment or park rules and that DEP would still handle enforcement if BMPs are not followed. The Florida Springs Council opposed the bill, arguing golf courses are not agriculture and warning of weaker protections for springs, while the Florida Golf Course Superintendent's Association supported the move as a continuity and participation measure. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. SB 848 on stormwater treatment, also by Senator Trunow, was amended to clarify the role of water quality enhancement areas while stormwater rules are still being finalized and to make public-land project review forward-looking. Resource Environmental Solutions supported the amendment and bill as providing a clearer market for water quality credits, and the Florida Home Builders Association supported the measure. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 546 by Vice Chair Mayfield would require 30-day public notice before meetings reviewing the sale or exchange of state conservation lands, including at water management districts; after a technical amendment, it received support from conservation groups and was reported favorably. The committee also received a DEP presentation on the State Park Amenities Report, which said Florida’s 175 state parks drew over 28 million visitors and generated a $3.6 billion economic impact. DEP identified nearly $759 million in needed repairs and upgrades over 10 years and $1.39 billion in contemplated new construction and development in unit management plans. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 4th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is about beach management.
  • Pepper Uchino, President of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association.
  • Harris was a well-known individual in Palm Beach County. Mr.
  • Harris was a well-known individual in Palm Beach County.
  • In Palm Beach County alone, we answer 1.2 million calls.
Bills: S0302 , S0394 , S0480 , S0546 , S0636 , S0774 , S0796 , S1028 , S1050 , S1066 , S1120 , S1230 , S1288 , S1682
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS/SB 796, which would create Veterinary Professional Associates as a new supervised veterinary role, expand telehealth prescription timeframes, and set training and scope limits. Supporters said it would improve access to care, lower costs, and create a career path, while opponents argued the proposal lacked a clear regulatory framework, could create liability and federal-law conflicts, and would not address the real shortage in rural large-animal practice. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Members also heard and favorably reported SB 1682 on local authority over derelict and abandoned vessels, CS/SB 1028 on a commercial Citizens clearinghouse for property insurance, SB 394 on exempting certain reinsurance underwriting managers from licensing, SB 636 on beach management and erosion designations, CS/SB 546 on public notice for conservation land sales or exchanges, CS/SB 302 on Biscayne Bay nature-based solutions and related coastal resiliency provisions, SB 1050 on pharmacy choice for pet medications, and SB 774 extending workers’ compensation benefits to 911 public safety telecommunicators for mental and nervous injuries. Testimony on these bills generally focused on access, regulatory clarity, environmental protection, or workforce support, with some concerns raised on insurance consumer protections and beach-management language. Senator Harrell’s bills were also taken up and reported favorably: CS/SB 480, a major overhaul of state IT governance creating DIGIT and new procurement, reporting, and workforce structures; CS/SB 1230, restricting PFAS-containing firefighting foam and adding testing, inventory, and disposal requirements; and CS/SB 1288, a naming bill designating the Andrew Red Harris Shoal and requiring markers. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on SB 1066 regarding restoration of the Oklawaha/Rodman system, with supporters emphasizing ecological restoration, flood-risk reduction, and economic benefits, and opponents warning about local impacts, water quality, and the loss of a world-class fishery. The transcript ends during testimony on that bill, before final action is shown.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 4th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is about beach management.
  • This is about beach management.
  • Harris was a well-known individual in Palm Beach County. Mr.
  • Harris was a well-known individual in Palm Beach County.
  • In Palm Beach County alone, we answer 1.2 million calls.
Bills: S0302 , S0394 , S0480 , S0546 , S0636 , S0774 , S0796 , S1028 , S1050 , S1066 , S1120 , S1230 , S1288 , S1682
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County and Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We actually sponsor Boca Chica Beach ourselves.
  • We get help from our local county sheriff to enact both the road closures and enforce them.
  • The beach... well, the state park itself has some fragmented land that comes closer to the beach.
  • Well, the beach itself is like the front edge.
  • closures during launch operations.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:07:05.280><c> Special</c> we have Waikiki Beach Special we have Waikiki Beach Special Improvement
  • Um restoration of the Waikiki beaches.
  • But the shared guiding the beaches.
  • Uh more specifically, there are beaches.
Bills: SCR159
Committee: House Tourism
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA DEFER, WLA Public Hearings 02-13-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, every beach has its own natural baseline.
  • c> own</c><00:25:53.760><c> natural</c> every beach has its own natural every beach has its own natural
  • So, the giant winter surf that we Beach.
  • And are humans a part of that beach?
  • We'll rename the beach restoration special fund the beach preservation and restoration special fund accordingly
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to hunting, trespass enforcement, conservation banking, coral reef resilience, and search and rescue. SB 2130 would require DLNR to increase the percentage of public land acreage designated for public hunting areas; DLNR offered comments, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council expressed concern, and a Game Management Advisory Commission member urged adequate funding for both study and maintenance of any expanded hunting areas. SB 2128 would require forfeiture to the state of firearms or motor vehicles used in hunting trespass on private land; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the bill, and another signer testified without additional detail. The committee also heard SB 3053, which appropriates funds to DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources for mangrove removal and shoreline/stream maintenance in the Westlock and Middleock shorelines and watersheds. DLNR supported the measure and noted staff involved in mangrove removal work; no other testimony was offered. On SB 20005, which authorizes conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in habitat conservation plans and incidental take licenses, DLNR supported the bill but said a House measure, HB 1802, would place key safeguards in statute rather than administrative rules. Earthjustice opposed SB 20005 for lacking statutory safeguards and said it would support incorporating the House language, while CARES supported the bill as a modernization that could reduce permit processing time and provide more predictable costs. A lengthy discussion followed on SB 3201, which would direct DLNR to prioritize coral reef resilience and set performance targets for coral cover and herbivore biomass. DLNR said it supported the intent but wanted more flexibility because outside factors such as climate and emissions policy affect reef conditions; the Nature Conservancy shared that concern and asked for more flexible language. For the bill, For the Fishes strongly supported stronger protections and suggested adding abundance as a metric, while NOAA and DLNR discussed the difficulty of setting universal benchmarks because reef conditions vary by location. Randy Kosaki and CARES supported the bill, emphasizing coral decline and the need for measurable goals, while committee members asked about restoration projects, benchmarks, and whether the bill’s deadlines were meant to require a plan rather than immediate achievement. Finally, the committee took up SB 2937, which would create a search and rescue card program and special fund to reimburse state, county, and volunteer search-and-rescue operations. DLNR’s wildlife division said it stood on its written testimony, and the Hawaii SAR Alliance supported the concept but said Hawaii first needs a stronger search-and-rescue framework, including a state coordinator, before implementing such a program. No votes or final actions were taken on any of the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA Public Hearing 02-06-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:16:55.199><c> nourishment</c> working together on a beach nourishment working together on a beach
  • So basically you have the and beaches.
  • He gave an example: as Denise mentioned a moment ago, a home fell on the beach adjacent to Sunset Beach
  • These funds support beach restoration through the beach restoration fund and dune and coastal enhancement
  • support beach restoration through uh the beach<01:24:40.639><c> restoration</c><01:24:41.199><c> fund
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 2982 on campaign finance, which would prohibit foreign entities and foreign-influence businesses from making contributions and expenditures. The Attorney General’s office testified first, followed by the Campaign Spending Commission, which supported the bill but asked for clarification on constitutional review authority and additional implementation time for certifications, forms, and procedures. Common Cause also supported the measure, arguing it would help protect elections from dark money and foreign influence. No vote was taken. The committee then took up SB 2367 on a state boating facilities lease program for the Ala Wai small boat harbor. DLNR supported the bill, while UPW opposed it, warning about privatization of a public asset and possible job displacement. Several members of the public supported the concept but urged amendments to protect public access, affordability, youth ocean programs, and state employee jobs. Committee members questioned DLNR about the scope of the lease, the role of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and whether public access and existing concessions would remain protected. DLNR said current leases would remain, the board would retain approval authority, and employees would not necessarily be displaced, but members indicated more discussion and possible amendments were needed. For SB 2818 on boating penalties, DLNR testified in support and there was no opposition testimony. The committee also heard SB 2944 on conservation, which would require wildlife viewing guidelines that substantially conform to NOAA guidance and reporting requirements; DLNR said it stood on its written testimony. SB 2022 on water code penalties drew support from DLNR’s Commission on Water Resource Management, which said the bill’s two-tiered penalty structure would preserve deterrence while keeping the current $5,000 penalty for first-time or non-harmful violations. The Board of Water Supply submitted comments, and Ulupono Initiative supported the measure as a needed enforcement tool. Committee members discussed whether the higher penalty ceiling should be phased in and asked for stakeholder input on the amount of the penalties. Finally, the committee began SB 2240 on land use, which would require water availability certification from the Commission on Water Resource Management before a district boundary amendment proceeds to the Land Use Commission. DLNR supported the bill and said it often reviews project documents that lack sufficient information on water needs and availability, so the measure would allow earlier review and comment. The committee also indicated it would seek amendments and further feedback on the water penalty bill before it moved to the next committee.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Labor & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 6147 concerns grocery establishment closures.
  • And this bill would provide additional notice for grocery closures.
  • I mean, Amazon closures, Walmart closures, Piggly Wiggly in the South, Kroger as well.
  • It allows the community to respond to the closure, to work on the issues of the closure.
  • , and the date the layoff or closure is going to take effect.
Bills: SB5379 , SB6106 , SB6147 , SB6180 , SB5927 , SB6287
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Alec Gonzalez from Jacksonville Beach at the invitation of Representative Borrero, Callum Gord from Tallahassee
  • would like to recognize a group of 15 high school students from Faith Christian Academy in Fernandina Beach
  • I yield to Representative Weinberger from Palm Beach Gardens. You are recognized. Thank you, Mr.
  • I wanted to welcome the Palm Beach County Chair, Helene, for Legislative Days and other Moms for Liberty
Bills: HB 9 , HB 22 , HB 908 , HB 1392
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Early Learning & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • 5393, which distracted from the conversation and contributed to misinformation about the potential closure
  • as we debated where people should live, it became painfully clear to me that the debates over the closure
  • as we debated where people should live, it became painfully clear to me that the debates over the closure
Bills: HB2185 , HB2200 , HB2230 , HB2319
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Administration Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026

Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today I’m here to present to you the Rehoboth Beach Charter Change Bill.
  • This act was brought to us by the city of Rehoboth Beach, and it amends the city’s charter.
  • Today I'm here to present to you the Rehoboth Beach Charter Change Bill.
  • My name is Francis Kelleher, and I have lived in the city of Rehoboth Beach since 1992.
  • It is targeted to one person in Rehoboth Beach, a current candidate.
Bills: SB268 , SB306 , SB264 , SB312
Summary: The House Administration Committee met to consider a series of resolutions and bills covering arts districts, child care background checks, federal worker relief, health care reform, court transparency, school tax reassessment, municipal charter changes, constitutional amendment procedures, data center nondisclosure agreements, state employee benefits governance, and lieutenant governor vacancies. Members also noted that House Concurrent Resolution 12 had been removed from the agenda and that public comment would be limited to one minute per speaker. The committee released SCR 167 to study arts, culture, and creative districts in Delaware; HB 438 to close a loophole in the child care service letter requirement; SB 268 to provide interest-free loans, free transit, and tax deferrals for federal workers during shutdowns; SS2 for SB 1 to expand and permanently strengthen primary care investment while also addressing hospital cost growth; HCR 147 to request a Court of Chancery report on audio recordings and automated case assignment; SB 322 to replace the current post-reassessment 10% school revenue increase authority with a 2% annual increase option under safeguards; SB 306 to amend the Rehoboth Beach charter; HB 440 to require voter approval for constitutional amendments after legislative approval; SB 312 to bar nondisclosure agreements for large data center projects; SS1 for SB 289 to change State Employee Benefits Committee governance; and SB 264 to require a special election to fill a lieutenant governor vacancy. Testimony was mixed on several measures. Arts, child care, federal worker relief, primary care, court transparency, data center transparency, and the lieutenant governor vacancy bill drew mostly supportive testimony, while SB 322 and SB 306 drew both support and opposition, especially over tax impacts and the proposed spouse/partner restriction in Rehoboth Beach. HB 440 prompted debate over whether 55% voter approval was the right threshold for constitutional amendments, and SB 312 was supported as a transparency measure by residents affected by prior data center NDAs. All of the listed measures were released from committee by roll call vote, with some members voting no on HB 440, SB 306, SB 312, SS1 for SB 289, and SB 264.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Mar 19, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • <c> include</c> the beach might include the beach might include removing<00:38:59.800><c> a</c><00:38
  • </c><00:43:23.680><c> and</c> permanent measures including beach and permanent measures including beach
  • So, the there isn't a sandy beach.
  • </c> those three options would be the beach those three options would be the beach nourishment.<01:05
  • So, this is not a pristine beach, right? So, this is not a pristine beach, right?
Committee: House Water & Land
Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard testimony on SB 5253 SD2 relating to conservation and SB 2401 relating to regional shoreline mitigation district, with the chair emphasizing short testimony limits and the need to finish before session. On SB 5253, DLNR said it stood on its written testimony and answered questions about the bill’s proposed nonprofit endangered species sanctuary. Members asked whether existing entities or agreements, such as land trusts, private landowners, and DLNR safe harbor agreements, could accomplish similar conservation goals without creating a new entity. DLNR said similar work already exists, but it was not aware of a comparable sanctuary model in the state. A member also questioned language suggesting for-profit businesses in the sanctuary, and DLNR said the intent appeared to be sales of outreach or similar materials, though it agreed that such activities could be handled by a nonprofit. The bulk of the hearing focused on SB 2401, which would create a regional shoreline adaptation/mitigation framework. The Department of the Attorney General said it had concerns about inconsistent use of the terms “mitigation” and “adaptation,” warning of possible title-subject issues. DLNR said it was neutral on the terminology and more concerned with the substance, and noted that the bill would not waive permits; any plan would still require environmental review and applicable state and county permits. DLNR also supported OHA’s recommendation to consider impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during regional planning, and said the bill’s language on temporary shoreline protection measures could help address the gap between emergency permits and longer-term planning while avoiding a hardening-only approach. The Office of Planning supported the regional planning concept but noted it is not a regulatory agency and would need to work with DLNR and the Land Board. OHA supported the bill’s planning-based approach but recommended amendments to require assessment of impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices during plan development and to clarify that environmental review would still apply at the project level. Testifiers from the Ka‘anapali Steering Committee strongly supported the bill, saying it would provide a regional framework for ongoing erosion problems while preserving full regulatory authority and normal permitting, and they proposed amendments to standardize terminology, create a limited pathway for temporary shoreline protection, and address ownership and maintenance responsibilities. Members discussed the meaning of “mitigation” versus “adaptation,” the scope of shoreline hardening, and whether the bill would help the legislature take a broader, more holistic view of shoreline decisions. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Jan 28th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the substitute would also declare an emergency in the failure and permanent closure of the Fairfax
  • Cut off because of the closure of this bridge. I’m thinking, why is this not an emergency?
  • The closure of the Fairfax Bridge was devastating.
  • This closure doesn't just affect Wilkeson.
  • The closure of the Fairfax Bridge represents a serious and ongoing public safety concern.
Bills: HB2550 , HB2645 , HB2109 , HB2134 , HB2323