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• is another kind of a bite at the apple, kind of patterned after a similar program in the state of Iowa
• We mentioned Iowa; other states as well.
• We mentioned Iowa; other states as well.
• </c><01:39:55.360><c> uh</c><01:39:55.520><c> theirs</c><01:39:55.840><c> is</c> Iowa, other states as
• well. uh theirs is Iowa, other states as well. uh theirs is more<01:39:56.239><c> of</c><01:39:56.400

Bills: HF3898, HF3957, HF4372, HF4350, HF3692, HF4085

Keywords: pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension

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• In fact, attorneys general in both Iowa and the District of Columbia found that more than 90% of kiosk
• c><00:20:56.159><c> general</c><00:20:56.640><c> in</c><00:20:56.960><c> both</c><00:20:57.280><c> Iowa
• </c> In fact, attorneys general in both Iowa In fact, attorneys general in both Iowa and<00:20:58.640
• Um, you know, just quick search while we're having this discussion on CNN outlining how, you know, Iowa
• attorney general suing Coin know, Iowa attorney general suing Coin Flip<00:51:50.480><c> and</c><00:

Bills: HF3642, HF2700, HF3615

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosks, prohibition, customer payouts, cryptocurrency regulation, consumer privacy, data privacy, health data, sensitive data, Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, personal data, data broker, targeted advertising, geofencing, location tracking, health care privacy, patient privacy, consent, minor privacy, children's privacy

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• I live in Iowa and I come up and I watch the Minnesota Vikings at least twice a year because they're
• my team with my dad, but you also have beautiful and wonderful libraries and you give us in Iowa as well
• </c><00:03:20.080><c> I</c><00:03:20.319><c> live</c><00:03:20.480><c> in</c><00:03:20.720><c> Iowa</
• I live in Iowa and I come up thank you.
• as well as across you give us in Iowa as well as across the<00:03:31.120><c> United</c><00:03:31.360

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am testifying on behalf of my union, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.
• my union, SEIU Healthcare<00:06:20.080><c> Minnesota,</c><00:06:20.560><c> and</c><00:06:20.720><c> Iowa
• </c><00:06:21.199><c> Our</c> Healthcare Minnesota, and Iowa. Our Healthcare Minnesota, and Iowa.
• Neighboring states like Wisconsin<01:15:36.320><c> and</c><01:15:36.480><c> Iowa</c><01:15:36.880><c>
• have</c><01:15:37.120><c> already</c> Wisconsin and Iowa have already Wisconsin and Iowa have already

Bills: HF2779, HF1645, HF1885, HF1289, HF1534, HF2707, HF1675, HF3046

Keywords: health care transparency, ownership disclosure, control reporting, health care consolidation, private equity, management services organization, MSO, provider organization, health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, hospital system, affiliate reporting, financial disclosure, public reporting, market concentration, horizontal consolidation, vertical consolidation, health care ownership, corporate practice, health care regulation

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• States like Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, and Oregon allow the use of seat belt evidence but place caps
• States like Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, and Oregon allow the use of seat belt evidence but place caps
• States like<01:37:13.920><c> Wisconsin,</c><01:37:14.800><c> Iowa,</c><01:37:15.280><c> Michigan</c><
• 01:37:15.679><c> and</c> like Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan and like Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan and Oregon
• The meeting is adjourned. well, other juries in Wisconsin, Iowa, well, other juries in Wisconsin, Iowa

Bills: HF1027, HF2226, HF1916, HF1915, HF1567, HF1986

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• So the farmer, they could be servicing acres in Iowa or Minnesota or North Dakota and Minnesota.
• /c><00:45:40.480><c> own</c><00:45:40.880><c> property</c><00:45:41.280><c> in</c> I could live in Iowa
• , own property in I could live in Iowa, own property in Minnesota,<00:45:42.560><c> and</c><00:45:42.800
• or</c><00:46:22.560><c> Minnesota</c><00:46:23.119><c> or</c><00:46:23.760><c> North</c> acres in Iowa
• or Minnesota or North acres in Iowa or Minnesota or North Dakota<00:46:24.319><c> and</c><00:46:24.520

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have one-ton-per-day systems operating today in Kenya and also Boone, Iowa, and our first Talis 10
• , which is a 10-ton-per-day system, is under construction in Eagle Grove, Iowa. uh production system
• ><00:46:14.280><c> and</c><00:46:14.400><c> our</c><00:46:14.599><c> first</c> Kenya and also Boon Iowa
• and our first Kenya and also Boon Iowa and our first Talis<00:46:15.400><c> 10</c><00:46:15.760><c>
• we're currently developing a Grove Iowa we're currently developing a portfolio<00:46:23.720><c> of</

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• 19.400><c> District</c><00:06:19.919><c> 26b</c><00:06:20.919><c> I</c> I border my district borders Iowa
• the news lately you probably heard I said, like I said in Commerce Committee, there's a senator from Iowa
• County, so I've always wanted to own Iowa farmland, and I guess in that case I could, if that's the case
• I know Kansas, Iowa, Florida, and Kentucky are four states that have looked at some form of a sales tax
• </c><00:51:01.400><c> and</c> recent years at least Florida Iowa and recent years at least Florida Iowa

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And along that way, whether it be in Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Arkansas, every single time I pay for
• And along that way, whether it be in Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Arkansas, every single time I pay for

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, March 11, with a quorum present and heard several specialty license plate bills. HB 801 by Rep. Martinez would create a classic black specialty plate, with revenue directed to State Police high-speed pursuit training for local law enforcement. Members discussed the need for better pursuit training in light of fatal crashes, adopted a set of amendments and a technical change, and reported the bill favorably with amendments. The committee also advanced HB 891 by Rep. Landry, which creates wildlife conservation specialty plates and adjusts revenue distribution to support conservation groups such as Ducks Unlimited and Quail Forever, while also helping the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries conservation fund. Testimony from LDWF and the conservation groups emphasized habitat work, fundraising leverage, and conservation benefits. The bill drew extended questioning from Vice Chair Fontenot about Ducks Unlimited’s work, including its projects in Louisiana and other states and whether certain habitat practices affect duck migration; the committee then reported the bill with amendments. HB 587 by Rep. Dickerson would create a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate to raise awareness and return revenue to the general fund to help cover treatment costs. The bill was supported by a parent and child who described the disorder and the impact of insurance coverage for IVIG treatment; it was reported with amendments. HB 331 by Rep. Mack created a Louisiana GOP specialty plate and was reported with amendments after brief discussion. HB 629 by Rep. Lyons created a plate for the Crew of Athena and was also reported with amendments. HB 428 by Rep. Baham created an LSU baseball championship plate recognizing the 2023 and 2025 national title teams and was reported with amendments. Rep. Walters voluntarily deferred HB 129, HB 130, and HB 854, and the committee adjourned afterward.

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• And I understand he has been crisscrossing the nation, and he was in Florida and Iowa, Seattle, Alaska
• , and now he is here with us in California. ...in Iowa, Seattle, Alaska, and now he is here with us in

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• across states. and mirrors laws that have already passed in Arizona, Florida, Alabama, Nevada, Utah, Iowa
• , the great state of Iowa, and Kansas.

Bills: SB 1493, SB 1598, SB 1895, SB 1919, SB 2039, SB 2226, SB 2243, SB 2425

Keywords: SB 1493, Texas Transportation Code, motor vehicle lighting, vehicle lighting standards, high-mounted stoplamp, center high mount stop lamp, CHMSL, brake light, stop lamp, federal motor vehicle safety standards, 49 C.F.R. 571.108, FMVSS 108, vehicle inspection, automotive compliance, Transportation Committee, Texas vehicle equipment, motor vehicle collision report, crash report, accident report, traffic accident

Summary: The committee meeting focused on two primary bills, SB1598 and SB1493. SB1598, introduced by Senator Hagen Booth, addresses the clarity of collision report information access for law enforcement, aiming to enhance the tools available to police agencies across Texas for solving crimes. The meeting featured strong support from police representatives, including Sheriff Brian Hawthorne of Chambers County, who emphasized the significance of the CARFAX program for police in facilitating access to vital vehicle information, free of charge. Public testimony reflected a consensus on the necessity of the bill for improved investigatory processes.

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• In fact, the Iowa bill is a proposed bill similar to the bill that we have here.
• In fact, the Iowa bill is a proposed bill similar to the bill that we have here.
• In fact, the Iowa bill is a proposed bill similar to the bill that we have here.
• In fact, the Iowa bill is a proposed bill similar to the bill that we have here.
• In fact, the Iowa bill is a proposed bill similar to the bill that we have here.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• right now, there are three states that I'm aware of that have this type of program in their state: Iowa
• And then I've also given you copies of the three programs that I mentioned for Ohio, Iowa, and Minnesota
• 46.360><c> Ohio,</c> programs uh that I mentioned for Ohio, programs uh that I mentioned for Ohio, Iowa
• </c><01:26:34.000><c> Are</c> this like Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio.
• Are this like Minnesota, Iowa, and Ohio.

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• Twenty-five states have directly invested in educator pay, including our neighboring states, where Iowa
• Twenty-five states have directly invested in educator pay, including our neighboring states, where Iowa
• Twenty-five states have directly invested in educator pay, including our neighboring states, where Iowa
• Twenty-five states have directly invested in educator pay, including our neighboring states, where Iowa
• Twenty-five states have directly invested in educator pay, including our neighboring states, where Iowa

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, Bill, why don't you talk a little bit about the Iowa trip and then that Tennessee trip, too?
• 00:04:42.800><c> to</c> little bit about the you all going to little bit about the you all going to Iowa
• </c> Iowa and then that Tennessee trip, too. Iowa and then that Tennessee trip, too.
• We did get out to Sioux City in Iowa.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:09 Approval of Minutes 00:00:48 KOAP Report 00:01:09 Update from CHFS 00:20:27, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with a quorum, approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes, and a staff update on recent tobacco settlement-funded agriculture activities. The agriculture side highlighted Commissioner Shell’s outreach, including school visits, farm visits, and speaking engagements in Kentucky and a trip to Tennessee to discuss program models. A representative also described a national conference in Iowa, where Kentucky’s agriculture finance program was praised as a $180 million loan program built with tobacco settlement funds. The board noted September approvals totaling $950,000 for the agriculture development board and $3.3 million for the finance corporation, along with staff activity such as site visits, program closures, and project reports. The board also announced that the KKMP report covering 2015-2022 would be distributed and that the annual report, marking the program’s 25th anniversary, was being prepared. The board then reviewed two featured projects. The Organic Association of Kentucky requested $425,000 for organic producer support, but the board approved only one year of funding at $29,000, with members noting concern about recurring applicants and the need to evaluate long-term funding. The second project, by Joseph Dale Bentley in Lewis County, sought $51,300 to expand a small ruminant facility for goat production and export. Members were particularly interested because the project was already operating and creating market opportunities for Kentucky goat producers; the board approved half the project cost to help expand infrastructure and potentially allow quarantining on site. The cabinet then presented its annual update on tobacco settlement fund use in public health. Julie Brooks, Sarah Johnson, and Andrea Day reported on the HANS home visitation program, tobacco prevention and cessation efforts, lung cancer screening, and early childhood oral health. HANS served more families in FY25, rising from 6,293 to 6,715, and increased services from 139,943 to over 143,000. Tobacco prevention and cessation programs continued to support Quit Now Kentucky and My Life, My Quit, though officials noted federal uncertainty and the loss of federal tobacco control infrastructure. They also reported a slight decline in student outreach and cessation requests, but continued demand from schools and communities for vaping and nicotine prevention support. Lung cancer screening expanded to 55 screens, with Kentucky cited as a model for other states due to improved incidence, survival, and early detection rates. Early oral health efforts continued through local health departments, with more trainings for public health nurses, continued varnish kits, and expanded support for dental graduates and hygiene teams.

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• Also, we as a department work with Decision Innovation Solutions out of Iowa to complete the study.
• this study, I was, the partners that worked with you, can't thank you enough for the team down in Iowa
• is being promoted, one of the things that's really coming deeply and strongly from our partners at Iowa
• land-grant institutions who are deeply connected in AgTech like John Reed at Illinois or Matt Dar at Iowa

Keywords: 908, all

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• Also, we as a department work with Decision Innovation Solutions out of Iowa to complete the study.
• why this study—I was, the partners that worked with you, can't thank you enough for the team down in Iowa
• is being promoted, one of the things that's really coming deeply and strongly from our partners at Iowa
• land-grant institutions who are deeply connected in AgTech like John Reed at Illinois or Matt Dar at Iowa

Summary: The committee met in Fargo and approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting before hearing a series of informational presentations focused on North Dakota agriculture, water, and research. NDSU President David Cook opened with remarks about NDSU’s land-grant mission, emphasizing statewide service through research, teaching, and extension, and highlighting examples such as the Lilac Agriculture startup and the university’s role in applying research to real-world problems. He said he intends to spend time listening across the state to better understand local needs. The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study projected significant potential for expanded irrigation acreage, especially in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau, and estimated major economic gains from irrigation, including higher farm returns and support for value-added agriculture. Members discussed water permits, surface water versus aquifers, infrastructure, drought resilience, and the role of legal drains in improving productivity and generating economic activity. The presenters also noted that the full report is available online. Dr. Greg Lardy followed with NDSU’s required interim report, outlining the university’s agricultural research and extension system, including the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, seven research-extension centers, and the economic importance of agriculture to the state. He highlighted recent research impacts such as new crop varieties, potato breeding successes, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, weather-network tools, and 4-H programming. He also described NDSU’s budget priorities: restoring the governor’s proposed 10% cuts, additional operating support, and deferred maintenance funding. Committee members asked about the new agricultural field lab, storage sheds, and NDSU’s partnership with Grand Farm. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor presenting water-related research, including data center cooling, water reuse, smart irrigation, and a feasibility study on co-locating data centers with greenhouse and aquaculture production. Members asked about water use, ownership, and whether the concepts were operational or still speculative. Finally, North Dakota AgTech presented its NSF-funded innovation engine work, describing startup commercialization, on-farm trials, workforce development, and partnerships with NDSU, UND, tribal colleges, and other land-grant institutions. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior meeting minutes.

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• H.B. 804 would... ...would make clear, similar to what several other states have done—Utah, Iowa, Tennessee—that
• I can give you a lot more acreage scattered out across Tennessee, Iowa, and Kansas.
• Iowa, Kansas. The fact of the matter is, Senator Kennedy is 100% right and calling a spade a spade.
• ...and North Dakota and South Dakota and Iowa not to do that?

Summary: The committee first took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which was presented as a narrowly focused ban on climate-change damages lawsuits rather than a measure affecting emissions claims, pollution claims, or private property rights. The author and supporters said the bill was intended to stop speculative suits targeting energy producers, farmers, truckers, manufacturers, and other businesses for global climate impacts, while preserving claims for actual legal violations under state or federal environmental and safety laws. After a substitute amendment was adopted to clarify and streamline the bill, the committee heard extensive support from oil and gas, chemical, business, port, and legal reform groups, along with a few opposition speakers who argued the bill could still be read to shield industry too broadly or weaken climate accountability. HB 804 was reported favorably as amended. The committee then considered HB 802, as amended, which creates a watershed conservation fund tied to the Amite River Basin. The author explained that the bill was narrowed from a statewide proposal to a basin-specific program to reduce flood risk and restore watershed areas using existing severance revenue from sand mining, modeled in part on coastal restoration funding. Supporters from the concrete industry, landowners, levee boards, and conservation groups described it as a practical, low-cost, non-government solution to help remediate old sand and gravel pits and improve flood control. With no opposition cards and no objections, HB 802 was reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard HB 934, as substituted, which would allow licensed wildlife rehabilitators to possess white-tailed deer fawns under specific conditions, including disease monitoring, release only within the same management zone, and other handling requirements. The author said the bill was meant to prevent the euthanizing of orphaned fawns that could be rehabilitated and to create a lawful pathway for licensed care. A supporter described her experience rescuing an orphaned fawn that was later confiscated and killed, while the Louisiana Wildlife Federation opposed the measure, warning it could effectively create a captive deer program, undermine wildlife conservation principles, and lead to dangerous or inhumane facilities. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 934, before final committee action is shown.

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• And I think that's an important point because as we look at what other states are doing around us, Iowa
• what other states are doing<00:03:48.080><c> around</c><00:03:48.400><c> us,</c><00:03:48.799><c> Iowa
• ,</c><00:03:49.280><c> Nebraska,</c> doing around us, Iowa, Nebraska, doing around us, Iowa, Nebraska

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Law enforcement gets involved, and that child fortunately was located 138 miles south near the Iowa border
• south</c><00:09:48.840><c> uh</c><00:09:48.960><c> near</c><00:09:49.160><c> the</c><00:09:49.320><c> Iowa
• </c><00:09:50.800><c> Um</c> 138 mi south uh near the Iowa border.
• Um 138 mi south uh near the Iowa border.

Keywords: 1183, house