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• <00:22:17.679> This<00:22:17.919> heavily the federal farm bill.
• This heavily the federal farm bill.
• of hemp in the farm bill will go<00:50:32.480> into<00:50:32.800> effect.
• <01:10:00.239> bill inception under the 2014 farm bill inception under the 2014 farm bill
• So in green table farming.

Bills: HB1974, HB1853, HB1973, HB1574, HB2619, HB1966, HB1643, HB1671, HB2558, HB1854, HB2173, HB1575, HB2229, HB1535, HB1978, HB2508, HB1549, HB2187, HB1550, HB1977, HB2314, HB1871, HB2319, HB1591, HB1858, HB1898, HB2372, HB1765, HB2012, HB1706, HB1962, HB1963, HB1975, HB2009, HB2083, HB2224, HB1877, HB1959, HB1626, HB1665, HB2488, HB2456, HB2548, HB2207, HB1832, HB2079, HB1985, HB1618, HB2486, HB2242, HB2045, HB1703, HB2236, HB2480, HB1976, HB2287, HB2288, HB1777, HB276, HB1660, HB1676, HB1605, HB1751, HB1967, HB2383, HB2340, HB1946, HB2268, HB1950, HB2156, HB2118, HB1859, HB1863, HB1996, HB2114, HB2423, HB2429, HB2475, HB2534, HB2545, HB1813, HB1941, HB2474, HB2583, HB1576, HB1886, HB1939, HB2540, HB2590, HB2000, HB2163, HB2386, HB1691, HB1680, HB2516, HB1993, HB2442, HB1510, HB1958, HB1692

Keywords: HB1974, hearing loss, audiology, audiologist, hearing screening, hearing aids, cochlear implants, tele-audiology, communication access, assistive technology, speech-language pathology, deafness, hard of hearing, public health, kupuna, keiki, dementia, cognitive decline, fall prevention, State Health Planning and Development Agency

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• As someone who grew up on a vibrant farm just miles away from some of the century farms that have been
• As someone who grew up on a vibrant farm just miles away from some of the century farms that have been
• As someone who grew up on a vibrant farm just miles away from some of the century farms that have been
• As someone who grew up on a vibrant farm just miles away from some of the century farms that have been
• As someone who grew up on a vibrant farm just miles away from some of the century farms that have been

Bills: HF2080, HF356, HF1968, HF228, HF569, HF603, HF692, HF1455, HF2224, HF1361

Keywords: contamination, water supply, municipal bonds, environmental mitigation, city funding, Sauk Rapids, PFAS contamination, drinking water, pollution control, bond issuance, Cokato, capital investment, school infrastructure, state bonds, HF228, Lakes Area Police Commission, Lindstrom, Chisago City, regional training facility, public safety facility

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• and I'm sure he is watching from home, likely just to make sure Senator Trumbull doesn't mess up his farm
• bill passes, please read the next bill: Senate Bill 386, a bill to be entitled an act relating to farm
• Ranchers who purchase major farm equipment.
• Thank Lemon Laws for farm equipment. That's the bill. Are there amendments? None on the desk, Mr.
• Please read the bill a third time: Senate Bill 386, a bill to be entitled an act relating to farm equipment

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• I mean, is there a definition of farm-to-table food?
• At the Eat Well, North Dakota, to create opportunities for farm-to-table food distribution in schools
• I mean, is there a definition of farm-to-table food?
• I don't know. at the Eat Well, North Dakota, the create opportunities for farm-to-table food distribution
• I mean, is there a definition of farm-to-table food?

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Appropriations Division met in a work session on the draft Rural Health Transformation appropriations bill, 25.1392.01000, with no public testimony taken. Legislative Council and the Department of Health and Human Services walked through the bill, which would appropriate about $397.8 million in federal grant funds over two federal fiscal years, provide transfer authority, allow certain federal funds to be used for salaries and wages without counting against existing transfer limits, and authorize OMB to adjust other agencies’ spending authority if they receive grant awards through HHS. The bill also includes several temporary statutory exemptions to help implement the program, plus recipient acknowledgement/reporting requirements, periodic reports to Legislative Management, and an immediate effective date upon filing. Committee discussion focused heavily on how the federal rural health transformation money can be used and administered. Department officials explained that CMS will review projects for allowability and sustainability, that the state has flexibility to move funds among categories, and that the grant is limited to 10% administrative costs. Members asked about whether the funding could support renovations, equipment, ambulances, bulk purchasing, food distribution, and other rural health ideas, and were told many details will depend on CMS approval and the eventual applications. Questions also addressed cash flow, timing of obligations and reimbursements, FTE funding, and whether grant recipients should be told the program will not continue beyond the federal period; officials said the language is meant to prevent expectations of automatic continuation, not to bar future legislative action. The committee also discussed the bill’s use of a two-year appropriation amount, with staff explaining that the state must appropriate enough authority to cover the federal grant cycle and that unused authority would lapse if the full amount is not received or spent. Members raised concerns about whether the bill’s language could limit creativity or future program design, but department officials and several members emphasized the need for flexibility because CMS may reject overly specific directives. After discussion, the committee voted to recommend the bill draft to the full committee; the motion carried on a roll call vote, and the chair said the full Joint Appropriations Committee would take up the bill at the special session next week.

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• I've watched this state evolve over my lifetime and watched farms change to show facilities and residential
• And what that means is less farm owners and less community and less enrichment.
• Then you look at Marion County, where the concentration of the breeding farms are, almost 20, Where the
• concentration of the breeding farms are, almost 25% of the GDP.
• And it puts in great jeopardy the 210,000 acres of horse farms and the open spaces they represent in

Summary: The subcommittee first heard presentations on protecting minors from age-restricted products from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Attorney General’s office. DBPR described its Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco division’s licensing and enforcement work on alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and hemp sales, including inspections, undercover underage-purchase operations, arrests, and coordination with the Attorney General on hemp and nicotine enforcement. Members asked about trends in youth use, retailer training, use of underage decoys in investigations, and whether additional education or penalties could help reduce sales to minors. The Attorney General’s office then outlined the new nicotine dispensing device directory created under last year’s law, explaining the criteria for listing devices attractive to minors, the notice process for manufacturers and retailers, and enforcement consequences once listed devices become contraband. Members discussed online sales, product descriptions, notice to industry, and whether more outreach to parents, schools, and local partners could help. The committee then took up House Bill 105, which would decouple thoroughbred pari-mutuel permit holders from the requirement to conduct live racing in order to operate card rooms/slot gaming. The bill sponsor said the measure would align thoroughbred permits with other live-event permits and argued the industry is already declining and heavily subsidized, so the Legislature should not force a private business to keep an unprofitable line of business. An amendment by Rep. Yeager was adopted to remove live-racing requirements for thoroughbred permit holders who are card room licensees, broadening the bill’s effect to include Tampa Bay Downs as well as Gulfstream Park. Public testimony was sharply divided: supporters said decoupling would give tracks flexibility and not end racing, while opponents from the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry warned it would undermine live racing, breeding, jobs, farmland, and the broader equine economy. After debate, several members spoke in favor of the bill, emphasizing business flexibility, declining foal counts, and the view that the state should not require a private industry to maintain racing to keep gaming rights. Opponents argued the bill could damage a signature Florida industry and its economic impact. The committee then voted 10-6 to report HB 105 favorably, with several members voting no and some excused. The meeting then adjourned.

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• although that may be excluded because it doesn't seem to be any exception to the fruit of the poisonous tree
• although that may be excluded because it doesn't seem to be any exception to the fruit of the poisonous tree
• Poisonous tree analysis here.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• a<00:12:48.880> muppet<00:12:49.200> on<00:12:49.440> my<00:12:49.600> tree
• >> speak a muppet on my tree. >> speak a muppet on my tree.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We were fortunate enough to work with both Farm Bureau and stock growers during the interim to try and
• were fortunate enough to work with<00:03:52.080> uh<00:03:52.239> both<00:03:52.480> Farm
• <00:03:52.799> Bureau<00:03:53.200> and<00:03:53.440> stock with uh both Farm
• Bureau and stock with uh both Farm Bureau and stock growers<00:03:54.159> during<00:03:54.400

Bills: HJ0002, SF0118, SF0016

Keywords: mineral royalties, federal lands, Wyoming, revenue, education funding, transportation funding, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eminent domain, water projects, legislative approval, state funding, land acquisition, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management, 916

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• Chili Company, Ed Curry, Rachel Street, Claire, Tiffany Fletcher, Ezzellie Lawrence, from the Family Farm
• Alliance, Samantha Barncastle, Netta Farm, Michael Bloomfield, and R.O.
• Chili Company, Ed Curry, Rachel Street, Claire, Tiffany Fletcher, Ezzellie Lawrence, from the Family Farm
• Alliance, Samantha Barncastle, Netta Farm, Michael Bloomfield, and R.O.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Tomorrow it's going to be a wonderful, wonderful time, and we just want to thank Ki Farm Bureau for helping
• wonderful time and we just want to thank wonderful time and we just want to thank Ki<00:17:10.760> Farm
• c> for<00:17:11.559> helping<00:17:11.839> us<00:17:12.039> coordinate Ki Farm
• Bureau for helping us coordinate Ki Farm Bureau for helping us coordinate these<00:17:12.880> efforts

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 46 members present and five excused, then deferred reading of the journal. The chamber received Governor’s Message No. 4, which transmitted proposed changes to the fiscal biennium 2025-2027 executive budget, and the message was received and filed. The House also received a Senate communication transmitting a Senate bill that had passed third reading in the Senate; on motion by Representative Morikawa, seconded by Representative Garcia, the bill was given first reading by title on a voice vote. During introductions, Representative Morikawa recognized staff members Judy Hernandez and Robbie Allen, Representative Lamosao welcomed Kab Bukowski of IBEW 1260, and Representative Iwamoto introduced a Hawaii Pacific University student group visiting to learn about the legislative process and environmental policy. The House then considered Standing Committee Report No. 797; Representative Todd moved to adopt the report and advance the accompanying House bill as amended to second reading and third reading calendar, the motion was seconded by Representative Morikawa, and it passed by voice vote. No resolutions were up for action, and none were referred to print. Announcements highlighted an upcoming Capitol agriculture event featuring more than 70 vendors and a separate notice about House member jacket samples and ordering for 2025. The House adjourned on motion by Representative Moryker, seconded by Representative Garcia, until 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 27th.

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• Can I deduct that on a Schedule F farm equipment? Schedule F, uh, farm equipment.
• But if you're using it for farm use, or a percentage of it, possibly yes, qualifying that.
• We just... off the trail or in the farm country or off the trail or in the farm country or in<01:13:33.679
• and and with my a with my uncle the farm and and with my a with my uncle and<01:26:47.920> and
• <01:27:07.560> whether whether it's use on the farm whether whether it's use on the farm whether

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And they have nitrates too from farm runoff and that kind of thing.
• And it provides an exemption to small family farms of five or fewer employees who work 28 days or less
• exemption to Um, and it provides an exemption to small<00:09:42.800> family<00:09:43.120> farms
• > of<00:09:44.160> five<00:09:44.399> or<00:09:44.560> fewer small family farms
• of five or fewer small family farms of five or fewer employees<00:09:45.440> who<00:09:45.680

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Farms and ranches, uh, you name it, illegal immigration has a negative and a positive impact on, on each
• They, they use the H-2A programs, uh, uh, like the farms and ranches here.
• Um, record shows you're here on behalf of Texas Farm Bureau, and you're for the bill.
• My name is Blake Roach, and I serve as Associate legislative director for Texas Farm Bureau.
• Texas Farm Bureau is grateful to Senator Blanco and Representative Guilhan for their leadership and support

Bills: SB 231, SB 667, SB 689, SB 825, SB 965, SB 992, SB 1059, SB 1220, SB 2368, SB 2601

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• I own Carua Medical Farm, established in 2016 to offer medical patients a place to grow.
• Carua has had over 4,000 medical patients as a part of their farm, all of which were approved by the
• Small medical farms and businesses can be kept in check through taxation.
• bill has allowed cannabis to be farm bill has allowed cannabis to be sold<01:07:38.279> in<01
• My family has been farming in Kula for over seven generations.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committees on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs and Agriculture and Food Systems heard testimony and began decision-making on HB 1246, which would establish the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within DCCA to regulate cannabis. Chair Tarnas described the bill as divisive and noted the hearing had received 95 testimonies in support, 135 in opposition, and 11 comments. Members were told the office would be administratively attached to DCCA, and the department emphasized it would not direct day-to-day operations. DCCA also raised concerns about banking access due to federal law, while the Department of Agriculture supported a one-plant, one-agency approach and noted its current authority over cannabis plant importation and movement. Several agencies and advocates supported the bill with cautions or requested amendments. The Department of Health said it appreciated the bill’s public health protections but remained concerned about increased adult-use access, youth mental health, pregnancy-related risks, and effects on developing brains; it requested a 12-month delayed effective date. The Attorney General’s office said legalization should include safeguards, recommended a longer implementation timeline and seed funding, and flagged issues in the bill involving impaired driving, open-container language, and penalties for under-21 possession. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill but objected to new driving and possession offenses, saying existing law already covers impaired driving. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform supported the measure, citing regulation of intoxicating cannabinoids, testing, childproof packaging, and public education as public-health benefits. Opponents focused on youth access, public safety, and the bill’s broader social effects. The Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill over access and diversion concerns, and the City and County of Honolulu Prosecutor strongly opposed legalization, citing higher-potency cannabis, youth harms, psychiatric risks, and increased poison-center calls. The Hawaiʻi Substance Abuse Coalition argued legalization should wait until prevention programs are in place and funded first, while the Hawaiʻi Family Forum and Hawaiian Republican Women also opposed the measure, citing concerns about youth exposure, added bureaucracy, and taxpayer costs. The Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi questioned the purpose of the proposed cannabis taxes, asking why cannabis should be taxed heavily if legalization is intended. The hearing continued with additional testimony after a brief audio issue for one testifier.

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• Farm Bureau is a federation of New Hampshire's 10 county Farm Bureau organizations, consisting of just
• <01:56:22.360> bu representing the New Hampshire Farm bu representing the New Hampshire Farm
• is a federation's policy director Farm is a federation's policy director Farm Bureau<01:56:25.440
• <01:56:27.599> Bureau Hampshire's 10 County Farm Bureau Hampshire's 10 County Farm Bureau
• <01:56:33.000> families under 2500 member Farm families under 2500 member Farm families supporters

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• such as the USDA's farm credit and crop insurance programs.
• farm bill.
• The House passed 2026 Farm farm bill.
• initiatives such as the USDA's farm initiatives such as the USDA's farm credit<01:48:41.520>
• passage of the farm bill in the<01:49:13.360> Senate.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, May 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And being from a farm community and a farm person myself, it's been one method for many decades now that
• have kept farming affordable.
• And being a from a farm community right?
• > been and a a farm person myself, it's been and a a farm person myself, it's been one<01:08:29.600
• So farmers have kept farming affordable.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Make America Healthy Again task force held its first meeting to set interim priorities rather than take formal action. Co-chairs and members said the group’s goal is to identify practical policy ideas to improve Kentucky’s poor health outcomes, with an emphasis on prevention, and to gather input from members and outside stakeholders. Roll was called, several members were present, and the co-chairs noted the meeting would be limited in length and would not include a lunch break. Members identified a wide range of possible focus areas, including childhood and adult obesity, nutrition in schools, food deserts, agriculture and support for local farms, health responsibility, physical activity, mental health, and provider education on nutrition. Several speakers stressed that Kentucky’s health care costs are rising unsustainably and that prevention is cheaper than treatment. Others emphasized that the task force should work with agencies, hospitals, universities, and experts, and should narrow its work to a few actionable areas rather than “chase every rabbit.” There was also discussion of food as medicine, improving the quality of food in schools and hospitals, and making healthier choices more accessible and affordable. Members referenced conversations already underway with industries, the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and agricultural leaders. No votes or formal motions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; the main action was the exchange of priorities and direction for future task force work.

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• Brian M. here on behalf of the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau.
• Uh, Hawaii Farm Bureau in support. Uh, President, Hawaii Farm Bureau, on testimony in support.
• Hawaii Farm bu on testimon president Hawaii Farm bu on testimon support<04:09:02.920> thank support
• Farm Bureau in<04:18:42.279> support<04:18:43.000> Farm<04:18:43.359> stands<04:
• Hawaii Farm Bureau in support Hawaii Hawaii Farm Bureau in support Hawaii Farm<04:20:46.119> BU

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Can you also address Hawaii Farm Bureau's concern?
• Can you also address Hawaii Farm Bureau's concern?
• Can you also address Hawaii Farm Bureau's concern?
• Can you also address Hawaii Farm Bureau's concern?
• The Hawaii Farm Bureau is in support of this measure.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. On HB 211 relating to stream maintenance, DLNR supported the intent but requested amendments to clarify that responsibility for removing abandoned property rests with the entity that has jurisdiction or ownership of the stream, and asked for appropriations to help cover cleanup costs. Members discussed existing county authority to clean streams and then seek reimbursement from private owners, and the City and County of Honolulu’s written testimony was noted as arguing the bill conflicts with a federal court stipulation requiring notice and storage of personal property before disposal. On HB 502 relating to land use, OPSD and the Land Use Commission supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the short timeline and the need for rule changes, with OPSD recommending a more permanent county plan-based district boundary amendment process instead of a temporary one. The Department of Agriculture asked counties to make concurrent revisions to ordinances and rules affecting agricultural land partitioning. Testimony also noted the bill is aimed at legacy agricultural subdivisions and would require Land Use Commission rulemaking. On HB 510 relating to declaration of water shortage and emergency, DLNR and the Board of Water Supply strongly supported the measure, saying it would give CWRM a more timely tool to respond to emergencies outside designated water management areas and would require rulemaking, permit classifications, and criteria for declaring shortages. In response to opposition concerns from the Land Use Research Foundation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, DLNR said the rulemaking process would allow public input and that permit classifications could help balance agricultural and other water uses. On HB 511 relating to public lands, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported removing the survey requirement before setting aside public lands between state agencies, saying it would speed Act 90 transfers and save time and money, though one testifier cautioned against misuse of agricultural lands. No votes were taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting.

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• I'm the president of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau.
• The solar farms are here because the sun is here.
• explain, and I welcome if I'm given inappropriate examples, dust from the installation of a solar farm
• The real Dust from the installation of a solar farm, the real impacts and offsets that are needed from
• Also, you know, a number of folks stood up: farmers, ranchers, Farm Bureau, all those.

Keywords: 996, all