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• And then on the third page, you'll see the clean water heritage fund.
• If you turn to the fourth page, you'll see the clean water fund, and the clean water fund is largely
• the clean water council revised recommendations.
• You'll see the clean water... Sorry, line 215.
• Clean water, same thing. One-third of our funds. We talk about it, but please look into it.

Bills: HF2563

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• The Clean Water Fund is largely the Clean Water Council revised recs.
• The Clean Water Fund is largely the Clean Water Council revised recs.
• That and that's in the clean water fund.
• Same thing one-third samps clean water.
• </c><01:03:02.079><c> We</c> Sams or the Clean Water Council. We Sams or the Clean Water Council.

Bills: HF2563

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• Daryl Long from the Department of Health Clean Water Branch.
• House Bill 2232 relating to clean<00:37:44.320><c> water.
• federal Clean Water Act.
• Daryl Long from the Department of Health Clean Water Branch.
• So Bill 2232 relating to clean water.

Bills: HB2245, HB1618, HB1985, HB2079, HB1921, HB2232, HB1567, HB1984, HB2608, HB2435, HB1623, HB1774

Keywords: wastewater systems, denitrification, environment, pollution, coral reefs, nearshore waters, public health, shoreline regulations, cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, wastewater, and clean water protections. On HB 2245, which would require additional denitrification capacity in wastewater systems near shorelines, the Department of Health offered comments, DLNR supported the bill, and multiple environmental and ocean groups testified in strong support, emphasizing nitrogen pollution from cesspools, reef damage, and the need to prioritize shoreline systems. Testifiers said the bill should move forward, with technical issues such as GIS mapping to be worked out later. No member questions or votes were taken on this measure. On HB 1985, concerning the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and accessible conversion loans for cesspool homeowners, HGI supported the bill and suggested making the program a revolving loan fund; DLNR and the Public Utilities Commission also supported it, while the Department of Health supported the concept. Committee discussion focused on program design, possible forgivable loans for low-income homeowners, and whether the program should be administered through existing infrastructure rather than a new procurement process. The committee then moved to HB 1985’s companion discussion on cesspool conversion outreach and deadline extensions, where DLNR and DOH supported outreach but DLNR and ocean advocates expressed reservations about extending deadlines, especially for financial hardship, saying that issue would need careful work. The committee also heard testimony on HB 2079, which would reestablish the accessible upgrades inversion or connection income tax credit. The Department of Taxation raised administrative and fraud concerns about refundable credits, explaining that nonrefundable credits reduce tax debt while refundable credits can function like cash payments and require more oversight. DOH, DLNR, OPSD, counties, Hawaii Realtors, and environmental groups supported the bill, with one ocean coalition witness saying tax credits could help homeowners but grants would be preferable. Members asked about the difference between refundable credits and grants and about whether the credit would cover sewer connections versus individual wastewater systems. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 1921, allowing certain priority-three cesspools to add a bedroom, with support from Hawaii Realtors and some other groups and no opposition discussion. HB 2232, preserving state water-quality protections at least as strong as the federal Clean Water Act, drew support from DOH and ocean advocates, with no questions. The committee also began hearing energy-related bills, including HB 1567 on energy equity and HB 1984 on self-certification for distributed energy resources, with a mix of support and some opposition or requested amendments, but no votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• water savings and the water supply being conserved.
• Let me... ...water savings and the water supply being conserved.
• The funding mechanism that would be specifically used here is the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
• Funding to address these cesspools exists and is available via the Clean Water State Revolving Fund,
• We need continued water security. We need continued water security.

Bills: HB2029, HB2096, HB2116

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, cesspool remediation, cesspool replacement, forgivable principal, forgivable loan, wifa, water infrastructure finance authority, clean water revolving fund, drinking water revolving fund, wastewater infrastructure, on-site wastewater system, septic system, groundwater protection, public health, nonpoint source pollution, county water projects

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• , or improvements for the efficiency of use of water, or improvements in water reliability.
• and the water supply being conserved.
• It prescribes WIFA to award financial assistance for those projects from the Clean Water Revolving Fund
• The funding mechanism to handle these loans would specifically be the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
• Funding to address these exists; we talked about that available via the Clean Water State Revolving Fund

Bills: HB2029, HB2030, HB2096

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, grant fund, Arizona water law, A.R.S. 49-1332, water efficiency, water reuse, education programs, public outreach, rainwater harvesting, gray water, graywater, drought-resistant landscaping, xeriscaping, turf removal, groundwater recharge, aquifer health

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• So the city of Burnsville is requesting $8.55 million to treat surface water and provide clean water,
• :09:27.399><c> water</c> and provide clean water replace water and provide clean water replace water
• </c> consistent here today with the Clean consistent here today with the Clean Water<00:13:32.720><c>
• clean drinking water for is about safe clean drinking water for the<00:13:39.160><c> people</c><00:13
• Yes, uh, members, House File 408 again is a clean water bill.

Bills: HF201, HF217, HF314, HF315, HF406, HF408, HF425, HF426, HF730, HF731, HF652, HF761, HF1079, HF928, HF1017, HF1056, HF1081

Keywords: HF201, Minnesota income tax, tax subtraction, tax deduction, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire and rescue, emergency responder, ambulance service personnel, EMR, EMS, search and rescue, canine search and rescue, underwater search and rescue, paid-on-call, part-time volunteer, tax relief, state tax law, section 290.0132, drivers license, identification card

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• And through the SRF examples for clean water and drinking water, we've seen, you know, one dollar coming
• And through the SRF examples for clean water and drinking water, we've seen, you know, one dollar coming
• Water Trust is able to borrow against those revenue streams... ...funding, and the Clean Water Trust
• clean water or drinking water project into a larger basket of needs that we know are out there and look
• a day by flushing clean drinking water down the toilet.

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

Summary: The Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets held a hearing on S. 2542, the Mass Ready Act, the Healey-Driscoll administration’s environmental bond bill. Secretary Rebecca Tepper and other administration officials described the bill as a $3 billion package focused on climate resilience, including flood and coastal protection, drinking water and wastewater upgrades, PFAS remediation, open space and land conservation, park and parkway infrastructure, food security infrastructure, and a new resilience revolving fund for municipalities, water districts, tribes, and wastewater districts. Committee members asked about project useful life, permitting streamlining, combined sewer overflows, parkway funding, land acquisition, and how the revolving fund would be capitalized and administered. Officials said the fund would be run through the Clean Water Trust, use existing trust resources rather than new fees, and eventually support special obligation bonds once it has a track record; they also said the bill aims to speed approvals for salt marsh restoration and other nature-based projects. A number of witnesses urged the committee to strengthen the bill. Environmental and climate groups called for larger authorizations for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program, the resilient coast plan, air quality monitoring, flood buyouts, and tree planting and urban forestry. Green Roots and Conservation Law Foundation emphasized outdoor and indoor air pollution in environmental justice communities and requested dedicated funding for monitoring and indoor air quality improvements. Boston Harbor Now and other coastal advocates supported permitting reforms and asked for more funding for coastal resilience and DCR maintenance. Massachusetts Rivers Alliance urged inclusion of drought management provisions and a statewide flood buyout program. Several witnesses also supported a water conservation and reuse commission to study gray water and rainwater reuse. Agricultural and food system witnesses backed the bill’s food security and farmland protection provisions, especially the food security infrastructure grant program, which they said is critical to farms, processors, and food access projects and should not lapse in fiscal 2027. Water utility advocates said the bill does not go far enough on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater needs, citing major long-term capital needs and PFAS compliance costs. They asked for recurring funding and broader eligibility for utility upgrades and redundancy projects. No votes or formal actions were taken at the hearing; the committee heard testimony and questions only.

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• </c> tower and water main loop. tower and water main loop.
• main</c> add a second water tower and water main add a second water tower and water main loop. loop.
• water main to connect it to our water system.
• </c> this water main, about 3 mi of water this water main, about 3 mi of water main,<00:29:24.000><c>
• </c> is just for the water main? is just for the water main?

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

Bills: HF169, HF195, HF194, HF1756, HF2133

Keywords: HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment

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• water.
• . as these ecosystems provide, as John mentioned, clean drinking water, flood mitigation, wildlife habitat
• You are here on behalf of Texans for Clean Water and on behalf of yourself, and that you are in favor
• You are here on behalf of Texans for Clean Water and on behalf of yourself, and that you are in favor
• Our members value clean bays, beaches, and gulf waters while other people, other witnesses are... talking

Bills: HB1730, HB1823, HB2048, HB2266, HB2440, HB3333, HB4086, HB4271, HB4413, HB4839, HB4841, HB5151

Keywords: PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, forever chemicals, public health study, environmental regulation, drinking water, groundwater, surface water, food packaging, chemical exposure, firefighters, chemical manufacturing workers, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Railroad Commission of Texas, Department of State Health Services, University of Houston, occupational exposure, contaminants

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• And for 50 years, she pushed for yes to clean up this river.
• Also, I want to just do a quick reminder, as I have a moment: this is a historic room, and water, but
• Bridicifum is considered highly toxic to warm and cold water fish species.
• or to areas where surface water is present; do not apply where runoff is likely to occur.
• These signs highlight the efforts of Marion Stoddard to clean up and sustain the river and the need for

Bills: H5113, H5076, H4972, H4917, H4700, S2896, S2961, S2933, H5141, H5140, H5139, S2877, H3920

Keywords: Marion Stoddart, riverwalk, J. Harry Rich State Forest, Groton, Nashua River, Nashua River Watershed Association, Massachusetts Clean Waters Act, Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, trail designation, state forest, conservation, environmental recognition, commemorative naming, signage, public lands, toxic pesticides, Eastham, environmental regulation, local control

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• </c><00:18:42.320><c> to</c><00:18:42.520><c> the</c> clean and safe drinking water to the clean and
• inefficiency, along with clean drinking water for this region.
• inefficiency, along with clean drinking water for this region.
• working through a pipeline project to bring them clean water.
• our Waters we're working to clean our Waters we're working<01:42:49.440><c> to</c><01:42:49.639><c>

Bills: HF343, HF446, HF448, HF674, HF811, HF832, HF1661, HF1528, HF1536, HF1541, HF1670, HF1438, HF1714, HF1748, HF1835, HF1904, HF1929, HF1942

Keywords: HF343, Chisago County, Shorewood Park Sanitary Sewer District, Rush Lake, sewer extension, wastewater infrastructure, sanitary sewer, treatment pond, sewage treatment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, local infrastructure, municipal utilities, water quality, sanitation, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, HF446

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• clean water fund Appropriations due to clean water fund Appropriations to<00:26:09.440><c> provide</c
• <c> for</c> invest in Clean safe drinking water for invest in Clean safe drinking water for well well
• </c><00:50:56.280><c> water</c> just clean water just clean water but<00:50:57.720><c> all</c><00:50:
• </c> Amendment um is going for uh the Clean Amendment um is going for uh the Clean Water<00:58:02.839
• Clean Water fund and amendment with the Clean Water fund and that's<00:58:42.480><c> within</c><00:58

Bills: HF363, HF2155, HF1524, HF821, HF1677, HF1292

Keywords: HF363, property tax credit, agricultural water quality credit, Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, clean water fund, class 2a, class 2b, certified acres, conservation incentive, water quality, agricultural property, county assessor, county auditor, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, property tax reimbursement, school district reimbursement, legacy finance, taxes committee, southeastern Minnesota

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• </c> certain uh income limits in the Clean certain uh income limits in the Clean Water Water Water Act
• The Lakewood water treatment facility is truly a regional asset, providing clean, safe drinking water
• safe, clean, and reliable water for our residents, businesses, and emergency services.
• </c> water infrastructure ensuring safe clean water infrastructure ensuring safe clean and<00:52:02.440
• </c><01:31:33.880><c> services</c> clean water storm and sanitary services clean water storm and sanitary

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• water unnecessarily.
• With your help, we can ensure clean water, reliable sewer systems, and environmental stewardship for
• Without the Clean Water Fund and the Legacy Amendment, this project likely wouldn't have been able to
• Without the Clean Water Fund and the Legacy Amendment, this project likely wouldn't have been able to
• water line.

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• With your help, we can ensure clean water, reliable sewer systems, and environmental stewardship for
• With your help, we can ensure<00:53:47.440><c> clean</c><00:53:47.760><c> water,</c><00:53:48.720><c>
• reliable</c><00:53:49.280><c> sewer</c> ensure clean water, reliable sewer ensure clean water, reliable
• Um, without the Clean Water Fund and the legacy amendment, this project likely wouldn't have been able
• storage components, water the water storage components, water supply,<01:01:40.240><c> water</c><01:

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

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

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

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

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• And then the Clean Water Fund, $304 million to clean up our waters.
• These are recommendations from the Clean Water Council and the governor.
• Brad Hagmier: The clean water fund, $304 million to clean up our waters.
• These are recommendations from the Clean Water Council and the governor.
• If you go to page four, you will see the start of the Clean Water Fund.

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

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

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• And um asking you to oppose this bill because clean fuels are not clean, sustainable aviation fuel is
• ,</c> because clean fuels are not clean, because clean fuels are not clean, sustainable<00:08:08.440>
• </c> These so-called sustainable and clean These so-called sustainable and clean fuels<00:08:39.120><
• </c> water to do so. water to do so.
• </c> Navahini, but also just for our clean Navahini, but also just for our clean energy<00:23:42.800>

Bills: HB1986, HB1694, HB1695, HB2030, HB1673

Keywords: clean fuel standard, alternative fuels, carbon intensity, emission reduction, greenhouse gases, transportation, sustainable aviation fuel, tax credit, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, Hawaii, economic development, carbon footprint, aviation sector, renewable fuels, local production, energy resilience, agricultural innovation, job creation, clean vehicles

Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard testimony on three measures related to cleaner fuels. On HB 1986, which would require the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for a clean fuel standard by January 1, 2028 and include reporting and public informational sessions, testimony was largely supportive from state commissions, fuel companies, airlines, and other industry and advocacy groups. Supporters said the bill would create a long-term framework for reducing emissions and developing cleaner fuels in Hawaii. Opposition came from Energy Justice Network, which argued that so-called clean fuels are not carbon-free, would be costly, and could delay a needed transition to electrification. The department later said it was monitoring the bill and was concerned about costs. No vote or final action was taken in the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1694, a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit bill that would provide a per-gallon credit for SAF, cap annual credits at $20 million, require reporting, and sunset in 2035. The Department of Taxation testified on administration, while the Department of Transportation said it supported the measure as a short-term strategy to jump-start SAF until the clean fuel standard ramps up. Airlines, fuel companies, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, and others supported the bill, saying it would send a market signal, help close the cost gap with conventional jet fuel, and encourage local production and investment. Opponents, including Energy Justice Network, Life of the Land, and Ted Metros, argued the bill would be expensive, could lock in a transitional fuel system, and would not produce enough fuel to meet demand. Committee members asked about the likely impact and the share of total fuel demand the credit could support; DOT said the supported gallons would be only a very small percentage of annual demand and that the credit was intended to work alongside the future clean fuel standard. Finally, the committee took up HB 1695 HD1 on renewable fuel, which expands the renewable fuels production tax credit. Testimony was again mixed but generally supportive from the Department of Transportation, Department of Taxation, Island Energy Services, airlines, the Tax Foundation, Pana Pacific, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau. Supporters said the measure would encourage local feedstock production, create agricultural opportunities, and help attract investment in renewable fuels. Pana Pacific requested an amendment to explicitly include camelina in the definition of renewable feedstocks. Opponents, including Energy Justice Network and Life of the Land, repeated concerns about cost, imported feedstocks, and the risk of undermining full electrification goals. The hearing transcript does not show any vote or final committee action on HB 1694 or HB 1695 HD1.