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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It is 1:30, and we call this meeting of the House Agricultural Committee to order.
- Chairman and members of the Agriculture Committee.
- ISDA has regulatory authority, just like it does over agricultural products.
- So every year I buy a share in a local CSA, community-supported agriculture.
- It's within... ...agriculture. I do this because I know the farm.
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The region plays a significant role in agriculture.
- Secretary of Agriculture on the floor. floor. Ms.
- She's also the first Secretary of Agriculture of the United States from Texas.
- Secretary of Agriculture. Chair recognizes Ms. Kerwin.
- We lie upon from agriculture to outdoor recreation and beyond birds help our communities thrive, and
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Poultry is the largest agricultural commodity in Arkansas.
- All that to say, poultry producers in Arkansas are a vital part of the total agricultural economy.
- As you're well aware, agriculture in the state of Arkansas be standing in front of you today.
- As you're well aware, agriculture in the state of Arkansas is our largest industry, contributing more
- Poultry is the largest agricultural commodity in Arkansas.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, granted leave to Representative Jack Ladyman, and received committee reports from the Joint Budget Committee recommending passage of several bills, including House Bill 1034 with Amendment 1. The chamber also recognized numerous guests, including state troopers of the day, the doctor and nurse of the day, several constituent groups, and students from the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts.
The House adopted House Resolution 1034, supporting Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed and urging good-faith negotiations, by a vote of 97-0. It also adopted House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001, honoring Bishop Kenneth Liddell Robinson, Sr., by a vote of 98-0. Members then took up multiple budget amendments and appropriations, with Representative Johnson explaining amendments to bills covering education, public safety, agriculture, county jail reimbursement, drug task force funding, pregnancy help organizations, tire recycling fees, and other appropriations; the amendments were adopted.
On the budget calendar, the House passed a batch of general appropriation bills and several supplemental and reappropriation bills, including House Bills 1006, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1094, 1084, and 1097. House Bill 1053, an appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, failed 71-19-8. House Bill 1098, a reappropriation for the Department of Parks and Heritage, was defeated after Representative Henley spoke against it and the final vote was 0-85-4. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. the next day.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Thu Mar 13, 2025 @ 9:15 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the hearing on the House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems.
- Cedric Gates here on behalf of the Department of Agriculture.
- good morning chair Vice Agriculture good morning chair Vice chair<00:16:27.240><c> members</c><00:16
- the department stands in of Agriculture the department stands in strong<00:16:32.240><c> support</c>
- My coo, we're resuming the House Committee on Agriculture and Food System items on our 9:15 agenda today
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The water stored and managed here drives the agriculture and economic prosperity for the entire southern
- And the Magic Valley, of course, is the region that supports the nation's most concentrated agricultural
- matter of fact, when you talk about dairy and cattle production, it is the number one sector of agriculture
- And when we see that growth in contrast to the continued need to have water to support this agricultural
- powerhouse, the investment... ...to support this agricultural powerhouse, the investments we're making
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jan 22nd, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- This is money that could go into helping support that very popular program that preserves agricultural
- amendment toward its recovered organic waste procurement target. ...a beneficial agricultural amendment
- So AB 643 is a narrow bill that allows for an agricultural fertilizer product to be added to the list
- fertilizer and used in a beneficial manner as an agricultural amendment.
- experiment stations and agricultural research institutes, with Republicans not voting.
Committee:
House Appropriations
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's where mostly agricultural properties go in.
- And that's where mostly agricultural properties go in.
- And that benefit is available to agricultural properties, for example, for any property that has bona
- fide agricultural use: pasture land, crop land, apiaries, timberland, and so on.
- Homestead, non-homestead, commercial, agriculture, all of those property.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Tax
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Finance and Tax met to hear a staff presentation on Florida property taxes. Staff Director Azar Khan gave an overview of the property tax system, including constitutional limits, January 1 assessment rules, homestead and non-homestead residential property, commercial and agricultural classifications, tangible personal property, and centrally assessed property. The presentation highlighted major exemptions and assessment caps, such as the homestead exemptions, Save Our Homes, the 10% cap for non-homestead property, and favorable treatment for agricultural/classified use land. It also reviewed long-term growth in just value and taxable value statewide, along with declining millage rates over time as taxable values have risen.
Members then discussed the possibility of eliminating property taxes and the fiscal consequences of doing so. Senator Jones asked about the impact on local governments and referenced estimates that replacing property tax revenue could require roughly $43 billion; staff responded that current levied amounts are in the ballpark of more than $30 billion for non-school levies and more than $20 billion for school levies, but that the exact impact would depend on county and district budgets and collections. Senators Bernard, Passidomo, Gates, and others emphasized the need for more data on alternative revenue sources, such as sales tax increases or other combinations, and for input from counties and cities before considering broad tax changes.
Chair Avila explained the presentation was intended to give members a foundation before property tax proposals are heard in committee, noting that several bills had already been filed involving homestead and tangible personal property. No bills were voted on, and no formal action was taken beyond the informational presentation. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It is my honor and my privilege to welcome Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Agricultural Leadership Class.
- in key fields like veterinary science, agricultural mechanics, horticulture, agronomy, livestock, and
- Additionally, Cal Poly SLO's agricultural leadership class equips students with the skills to become
- Students are empowered to overcome complex challenges and advocate for the future of the agricultural
- Agriculture has long been a part of the compelling story of the Central Coast and this industry has served
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #23
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, members, HB 2104, Agriculture Property Classification Inspection, outlines the reasons a
- county is unable to reclassify agricultural property in the case an owner prevails in an appeal.
- They then worked to replace that with a three-year exemption from on-site agricultural property inspections
- Adam, excuse me, Madam Chair, members, HB 2105, Agriculture Property Inspections Notice, adds new inspection
- requirements related to agricultural property inspections.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #23
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, members, HB 2104, Agriculture Property Classification Inspection, outlines the reasons a
- county is unable to reclassify agricultural property in the case an owner prevails in an appeal.
- They then worked to replace that with a three-year exemption from on-site agricultural property inspections
- Adam, excuse me, Madam Chair, members, HB 2105, Agriculture Property Inspections Notice, adds new inspection
- requirements related to agricultural property inspections.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed several bills on its calendar, mostly focused on Senate amendments and whether sponsors intended to concur. HB 2114 would alter Motorcycle Safety Fund distributions and motorcycle registration rules, including a Senate change requiring at least one registered owner to be licensed in Arizona; the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2729 would continue several boards and agencies, including the Board of Nursing, Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, Board of Physician Assistance, Department of Economic Security, and Board of Pharmacy; the sponsor also intended to concur.
Members discussed two agriculture property inspection bills, HB 2104 and HB 2105. HB 2104 would change rules for agricultural property classification and inspections, while HB 2105 would add notice and reporting requirements for inspections; both had Senate amendments that changed inspection timing and exemptions. Some members raised concerns about county assessors’ workload, opposition from county organizations, and possible inequities and insurance or disaster-related consequences for agricultural property owners.
HB 2477, the Arizona Education Savings Plan bill, drew the most discussion. The Senate amendment combined the 529-related provisions with several treasurer-related restrictions and investment rules, and members questioned the policy implications of allowing 529 funds to roll into Roth IRAs. HB 4117 would create or expand criminal penalties for interfering with religious worship, and some members expressed concern about civil liberties and equality issues, while the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2311 would require AI service disclosures to minors and, after substantial Senate amendments, to all account holders in some cases; members asked about effects on schools and government systems, and some noted concerns about the expanded scope and AG enforcement limits.
The caucus also heard SCR 1004, which would prohibit photo enforcement traffic programs after December 31 subject to voter approval, though existing programs could continue under certain conditions; law enforcement concerns were noted. SB 1110 would establish a home confinement and electronic monitoring program in the Department of Corrections. SB 1618 would revise the Military Affairs Commission’s membership and duties, but one member objected to adding defense-industry representation and warned about military-industrial-complex influence. The meeting ended with the chair noting that only the bills that had gone through rules were on the agenda and adjourned the caucus.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- What it does is most agriculture commissions are there for marketing and other purposes, but not for
- Regulatory purposes usually fall within the Department of Agriculture, and so this just unifies that
- It takes the regulatory duties and moves them to the State Department of Agriculture.
- What it does is most agriculture commissions are there for marketing and other purposes, but not for
- It takes the regulatory duties and moves them to the State Department of Agriculture.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #26 & #27
Transcript Highlights:
- the House, prohibits a county assessor from reclassifying or conducting an on-site inspection of agricultural
- to allow a county assessor, if the assessor classifies a previously unreported improvement as agricultural
- Additionally, it exempts the specified agricultural property... ...reports to property owners.
- Additionally, it exempts the specified agricultural property from on-site inspections for three years
- Additionally, it replaces the three-year exemption from on-site agricultural inspections with an exemption
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't have that statistic for you. Okay. And that wasn't some statistic I just pulled up.
- So a third of the state, but half the abortions, roughly, if that statistic is correct.
- I don't have that statistics for you. Okay. And that wasn't some statistic I just pulled up.
- So I'm not familiar with that statistic and haven't looked into it to.
- So a third of the state, but half the abortions, roughly, if that statistic is correct.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to ask you to explain a little more, one of the statistics.
- I'd like to ask you to explain a little more, one of the statistics that you offered, which I frankly
- I mean, the statistics around abuse, even in a facility, are horrific.
- Do you have any of those statistics with you, Mr. Steenbergen?
- Those are really fairly remarkable statistics, Mr. Steenbergen.
Committee:
House Budget
Summary:
The committee first heard the State Auditor’s fiscal year 2027 budget request. Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick described rebuilding the office after staffing had fallen to a historic low, explaining that the office has grown from 92.5 to 119 FTE but still needs several years to reach full staffing, especially at the manager level. He said most of the budget is payroll, noted the office’s use of lapsing general revenue while staffing is rebuilt, and outlined requests including core operating funds, a small sports betting audit NDI, and a $290,000 increase to the CPA stipend to address recruitment and retention problems. Members also discussed the auditor’s authority to audit state agencies and subrecipients, the office’s role in performance audits, and the meaning of “E” appropriations and the auditor’s recent general revenue conditions report.
The committee then moved to public testimony on House Bill 10, focusing on Department of Health and Senior Services and Department of Mental Health issues. One witness from the American Heart Association supported continued funding for cardiac emergency response planning in schools, citing AEDs, CPR training, and about 480 schools served. Another witness from the Alzheimer’s Association urged rejection of a proposed $1 million reduction to the Missouri caregiver program, arguing it supports families caring for people with dementia and helps avoid more expensive institutional care.
Most of the testimony concerned proposed cuts to developmental disability services, especially day habilitation and self-directed supports (SDS). Providers, family members, and workers said the proposed reductions would force service cuts, reduce wages, and threaten community-based care that keeps people at home and out of more costly facilities. They argued the cuts would shift costs to emergency, residential, or institutional settings and asked the committee to preserve current funding levels. Several members asked questions about provider rates, the share of services delivered by private providers, and the cost difference between SDS and institutional care. The hearing ended with the chair apologizing for earlier tension, explaining the schedule, and recessing the committee to return later because of House floor obligations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/11/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
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- We've heard occasionally other stories like that, so again, I don't have any statistics.
- We've heard occasionally other stories like that, so again, I don't have any statistics.
- I appreciate that, and those statistics are terrible. Um, we do... Thank you, Representative Duran.
- I appreciate that, and those statistics are terrible. Um, we do...
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
data practices, public official, transparency, government accountability, employment data, domestic abuse, domestic violence, battered women, victim advocate, advocacy, confidentiality, privilege, evidence law, witness privilege, court-ordered disclosure, shelter, crisis intervention, sexual assault counselor, victim services, protective services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public safety committee approves bill broadening state's self-defense rights, HF13 2/26/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: Um, we heard a lot of statistics today. I'm a little concerned about those.
- Can you kind of clarify some of those statistics that were mentioned earlier today by one of the other
- included all homicides, not just firearm homicides, which would seem to be the more interesting statistic
- Which would seem to be the more interesting statistic, but what was very interesting was they didn't
- None of the statistics in some of these places differentiate whether or not that person was in defense
Summary:
The committee heard Chair Bliss present HF 13, a bill to change Minnesota self-defense law so that a person using reasonable force in resisting an offense against the person would not be required to consider retreat. Bliss tied the proposal to a recent Minnesota Supreme Court case involving a man at a light rail station and argued the court had effectively created a duty to retreat that the legislature had never enacted. He said the bill would codify the right to stand one’s ground while still leaving reasonableness to judges and juries.
Supporters Bryan Gosh of the NRA and Rob Door of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus testified that Minnesota’s duty-to-retreat rules are confusing, judicially created, and out of step with other states. They argued the bill would clarify self-defense law and protect people who defend themselves or others, citing examples from other states and a Texas church shooting to argue that a retreat requirement can endanger victims and bystanders. Opponents Maggie Emery of Protect Minnesota, Sarah Erickson of Giffords, and Don Einwalter of Moms Demand Action argued the bill would function as a “shoot-first” law, increase homicides, worsen racial disparities, and make communities and law enforcement less safe. They cited studies linking stand-your-ground laws to higher homicide rates and pointed to incidents in Florida and Minnesota involving firearms and children.
The committee also took up two amendments. Representative Hollins offered an amendment on safe and secure firearm storage, saying it was intended to reduce child access to guns and suicides; she requested a roll call. Chair Bliss opposed it, saying current law already covers negligent storage and that the amendment was too broad, including for a rural constituent who keeps a shotgun by his door. Representative Hudson and Representative Pinto argued over whether current law is sufficient and whether the amendment would remove needed flexibility. The transcript ends during discussion of the amendments, with no final vote or disposition recorded.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Things that can be done as it relates to agriculture.
- Worse, the so-called reserve can be entirely clear-cut for agriculture.
- People immediately say, well, it's agriculture.
- People immediately say, well, it's agriculture.
- A lot of precision agricultural techniques are coming from I do grid soil sampling.
Committee:
Senate Rules
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- You could maybe mirror that under the Department of Agriculture and have, you know, two or four officers
- You could maybe mirror that under the Department of Agriculture and have, you know, two or four officers
- Department of Agriculture at the state level.
- agricultural experts to determine agricultural experts to determine whether<01:07:09.279><c> it's</c>
- </c> okay um the Department of Agriculture okay um the Department of Agriculture state I think that retaining
Summary:
The subcommittee work session focused on HB 153, a bill intended to improve law enforcement response to animal cruelty cases. The bill’s sponsor explained that the proposal would require one sheriff or deputy and one state trooper in each county to receive specific training in animal cruelty laws so they could serve as knowledgeable resources. The sponsor described real-world examples where agencies were unclear about jurisdiction, veterinary involvement, and response protocols, arguing that better training was needed because animal cruelty cases can require quick action and many towns do not have animal control officers.
Jerry Sorenson, a retired UNH professor and longtime animal cruelty instructor, described the existing training structure at Police Standards and Training. He said recruits receive a required two-hour introductory block at the academy, while additional animal cruelty materials and a more comprehensive online resource library are available through the Benchmark system for certified officers. He noted that the older two-day in-service course he taught was more detailed and guided, but the current online materials are more of a self-study resource and are not mandated for in-service officers. He also said the committee could track usage through Benchmark analytics.
Kurt Arenberg of the Humane Society of the United States and Rob Johnson of the Farm Bureau both supported the goal of ensuring a trained law enforcement contact is available statewide, but they questioned whether assigning one trained officer per county would be the best way to achieve it. They emphasized the need for a real-time response and for officers to know where to find help and guidance, rather than expecting one person per county to handle all cases. Vincent Greco of State Police said the agency is willing to help and has handled animal cruelty matters, but he said one trooper per county would not realistically meet the goal given coverage demands and vacancy rates; he suggested broader access to resources and training may be more effective. Representative Freeman asked how cases are handled now and was told State Police responses generally follow standard criminal investigation steps, with assistance from animal control, veterinarians, and other resources when available. No vote or final action was taken during the work session.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children.(6-17-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we jump into talking about that data and those statistics, I do think it’s helpful to make a little
- , I do think it's helpful to statistics, I do think it's helpful to make<00:05:14.240><c> a</c><00:05
- So, that's where that one in 31 statistic comes from. across the country.
- </c><00:12:39.680><c> Well,</c> So, as I mentioned, the DSM, or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental<00:12:55.400><c> Disorders
Committee:
Joint Families & Children
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care (09/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we do not have, uh, I don't have any statistics, but I could say anecdotally we really don't have
- , but I could say anecdotally statistics, but I could say anecdotally um<00:55:34.960><c> we</c><00:55
- again I don't have the citations in front of me, some of the statistics even from the 2016 Milliman
- again I don't have the citations in front of me, some of the statistics even from the 2016 Milliman
- again I don't have the citations in front of me, some of the statistics even from the 2016 Milliman
Summary:
The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care met to approve prior minutes and outline its schedule, with meetings set for September 24 and September 29 ahead of an October 1 report deadline. The chair said the committee would use the first two meetings to digest testimony, likely ask follow-up questions of DHS, and then work toward conclusions and a report format. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously.
The main testimony came from Sharon Alexander of Amera Health, who argued in favor of moving from fee-for-service Medicaid long-term services and supports to a managed LTSS model. She described managed LTSS as a capitated, quality-driven system used in about 26 states, and said it can improve care coordination, accountability, access to home- and community-based services, and budget predictability. She cited Amera Health’s experience in Pennsylvania and Delaware, including care coordination, housing and transportation support, caregiver programs, and quality benchmarks tied to state oversight. She also said nursing facilities would remain an important option for people who need that level of care.
Committee members asked about how the programs are administered, how rates are set, how care managers work, and how quality is measured. Alexander said states contract with managed care organizations at actuarially sound capitated rates, with annual contracts, reporting, and oversight. She explained that care managers typically conduct quarterly assessments and follow up after trigger events such as hospitalization, and that housing coordinators may assist with transitions to the community. On quality, she said states use CMS-related and HCBS benchmark measures covering service timeliness, care planning, transitions, and other outcomes, and that New Hampshire could build on existing metrics rather than starting from scratch. She also noted that rural areas face workforce and transportation challenges, which managed care plans try to address through technology and self-direction options.