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• Having attended Girl future generations.
• So the LSR do it with the general fund.
• And my question is used general funds.
• we'll have a net effect on the general we'll have a net effect on the general fund<01:55:32.960>
• These uh dollars we would general funds.

Keywords: 916, all

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• <00:03:28.000> just our feasibility study is generally just our feasibility study is generally
• <00:05:26.560> uh<00:05:26.720> from general is largely disconnected uh from general
• pay component or will be generally pay component or will be generally funded<00:32:12.399> and
• But we may also need some general But we may also need some general funding.<00:53:34.960> You
• You know, we put uh general funding.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and then heard a presentation from Austin Kaylor of WSP on alternative aviation fuels. Kaylor described an ongoing feasibility study focused on Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and the other four commercial airports in Kentucky, with an eye toward both near-term use of alternative aviation fuel in existing supply chains and longer-term in-state production using local feedstocks. He said Kentucky’s current jet fuel use at the five airports is about 609 million gallons annually and could approach 1 billion gallons by 2050, and he outlined potential feedstocks such as soybeans, corn, and waste oils, along with existing logistics assets like river terminals, trucking, rail, and some pipelines. He also discussed federal and state policy support, including renewable fuel credits and the recent 45Z tax credit extension, and said the study suggests significant economic-development potential if Kentucky can leverage existing infrastructure and incentives. Members asked about the cost of sustainable aviation fuel, whether taxpayers would be subsidizing it, and whether food crops would be diverted from food use. Kaylor responded that the market is increasingly using second-generation and waste-based feedstocks, that federal incentives can cover much of the price differential, and that SAF is a direct substitute for conventional jet fuel with some efficiency benefits. He said demand comes from both U.S. and foreign carriers, including major U.S. airlines that have made emissions-reduction commitments. Members also raised the possibility of locating production in Appalachia to create jobs closer to feedstock sources; Kaylor said that approach has worked in other states and could fit Kentucky’s logistics network. The committee then heard from Leif Elder of the Utah Department of Transportation, who introduced himself and said he would discuss advanced air mobility legislation in Utah. The transcript cuts off before his substantive presentation, and no further votes or actions were recorded after the question-and-answer discussion on alternative aviation fuels.

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• I generally think this is a good ability.
• I generally think this is a good ability.
• <00:36:55.960> thank<00:36:56.160> you Generations thank you Generations thank you any<
• and 177% for commercial generators and 177% for commercial generators<00:45:06.040> of<00:45:
• rid of that that would generate rid of that that would generate significant<01:21:39.960> funds

Bills: HF1698, HF632, HF1352, HF2197, HF618, HF1248, HF1697

Keywords: property tax, exemption, leased land, public use, commercial property, HF632, Minnesota property tax, conservation easement, conservation restriction, assessed value, property valuation, tax assessment, real property, land conservation, farmland preservation, natural areas, riparian buffer, water quality, water quantity, county assessor

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• <00:37:34.280> to<00:37:34.520> come fishing for generations to come fishing for generations
• /c><00:37:46.319> for generation to generation a way for generation to generation a way for families
• Rich fishing heritage is preserved, celebrated, and passed on to future generations.
• She said that investing in arts and heritage means investing in the next generation.
• General John W. Vessie was America's Cold War soldier and statesman.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:06:06.400> a periodically active due to generally a periodically active due to generally
• <00:06:50.120> in our highest receipts are generally in our highest receipts are generally
• <00:07:13.800> and time of the year um and generally and time of the year um and generally
• 8.9% you know there's been a general 8.9% you know there's been a general decline<00:15:55.440><
• <00:30:23.600> gone Industries have generally gone Industries have generally gone down<00:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One lot, three generations.
• This is sort of a general issue now with local government mandates overall.
• The concern is also about the difference in the generational wealth building.
• The concern is also about the difference in generational wealth building.
• I am one of three generations of survivors, and that was my experience.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• ,<00:18:08.280> and gives victims, the Attorney General, and gives victims, the Attorney General
• Our Attorney General Florida?
• > Ellison<00:18:48.160> has Attorney General Keith Ellison has Attorney General Keith Ellison
• And welcome to the Senate in general. You are one of our newest senators.
• And welcome to the Senate in general. And welcome to the Senate in general.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The program focused heavily on election policy and campaign finance. Senator Liz Boldon discussed the federal SAVE Act, saying it would require in-person proof of citizenship to register, limit online and mail registration, and require qualifying photo ID to vote. She argued the measure would create barriers for eligible voters, especially people without passports, women who have changed names, and mail voters, and said there is little evidence of non-citizen voting to justify the bill. The segment also noted Minnesota’s high turnout in 2024 and framed the issue as one of access and disenfranchisement. Boldon also outlined her Minnesota bill, Senate File 4147, aimed at reducing dark money in elections by limiting corporate spending and increasing transparency. She cited the growth in outside spending since Citizens United, said Minnesotans want to know who is influencing elections, and described the bill as a novel approach that could face constitutional challenges. She said the measure had already moved through three committees and might not affect the upcoming election season even if enacted. The program then highlighted Senate File 5050, the Republican-backed Save Minnesota Act, which would require qualifying photo ID at the polls and during early and absentee voting, allow provisional ballots when voters cannot prove identity, citizenship, or residence, create free state-issued voter ID cards, and direct officials to remove non-citizens from voter rolls. It also covered Senate File 1851, a bipartisan bill by Senator Bonnie Westlin to ban scam PACs and allow victims, the Attorney General, and others to sue fraudsters; the bill was laid over for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill and could take effect in August if passed. The final portion introduced newly seated Senator Michael Holmstrom, who won a special election after the death of Senator Bruce Anderson. Holmstrom described his long involvement in Republican and pro-life politics, his work on campaigns and door-knocking, his small-business background, and the personal experiences that shaped his views. The segment also noted that all state Senate seats will be on the ballot in November, listed several senators not seeking reelection, and gave the candidate filing window as May 19 through June 2.

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• <00:02:04.040> Pipestone general manager of Lincoln Pipestone general manager of Lincoln Pipestone
• fund cash in case in the future there was an appropriation for general fund cash.
• to allow for both GO bonds and general to allow for both GO bonds and general fund<00:35:33.400>
• <00:35:36.240> fund was an appropriation for a general fund was an appropriation for a general
• Generally, we we work with construction.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• public. general public.
• We'll do four; I'm feeling generous. Okay, so thank you for this discussion.
• Generally, there was frustration over accountability and transparency.
• The General Assembly and the governor's office became deeply concerned about the degree to which the
• The Department of Social Services and the General Assembly of Connecticut were really playing more of

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• Have different revenue sources, such as other state agencies contribute, of course, the general fund.
• Of course, we have the general fund, federal fund, but we also have a county-supported Medicaid fund.
• . the program in general.
• So it's $300 million that generates about $1.5 million, and that's why we keep talking about the $1.2
• I'm General Counsel for the Public Education Department.

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• Generally, the bill would allow the Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for brackish
• I'm the fourth generation in 123 years. My name is Jonathan Cobb.
• I'm the fourth generation in 123 years to take care of my family's land in the Blackland Prairie.
• storm sewer system or a general permit for stormwater and associated non-stormwater discharges.
• Alan Day, Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District, General Manager.

Summary: The committee met with limited attendance at first, then took up a series of water, agriculture, and rural affairs measures. HB 3898 would allow the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for brackish water desalination projects in certain border counties and related nonprofit suppliers even if the projects are not in the state water plan. Supporters said it is needed to address severe water shortages in places like Webb County and to support future planning; opponents, including the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts, argued it bypasses the regional and state water planning process. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard HB 5339, which would create a higher-education grant program for regenerative agriculture research. A rancher testified that regenerative methods improved soil health, water retention, and farm viability, while a senator noted existing university research but said better coordination could help. Public testimony was closed and the bill was left pending. Members then heard HB 1523, a temporary prohibition on TCEQ issuing Austin a Class 5 injection well permit for an aquifer storage and recovery project in Bastrop and Lee counties until December 2027. Local officials from Bastrop supported the pause, citing unanswered questions about water treatment, recovery rates, and impacts on the aquifer, while Austin Water opposed the substitute, saying the project is central to its long-term water plan and that stakeholder talks were already underway. TCEQ explained its ASR permitting process and said public participation is possible but not always used in the current authorization process. The bill was left pending. HB 5659, concerning the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District and requiring majority city-council approval before certain water sales or interbasin transfers, drew testimony from district officials who said the change could interfere with existing contracts and district authority, but the chair emphasized the need for local buy-in and said the stakeholders had reached a workable compromise; testimony was closed and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 1690, which would expand notice requirements for groundwater export permits so neighboring landowners and potentially affected aquifer areas are informed by certified mail and publication. The sponsor tied the bill to impacts from the Vista Ridge project, and no one testified against it; it was left pending. HB 3333 would prohibit TCEQ from issuing new wastewater discharge permits directly into the Devils River in Val Verde County. The sponsor and a conservation witness said the bill protects one of Texas’s most pristine rivers and reflects a local stakeholder agreement, while TCEQ said it can ensure water quality but acknowledged the river’s unique sensitivity; the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HCR 108 urging continuation of the U.S.-Mexico tomato suspension agreement, with supporters warning of major Texas job and consumer-price impacts if it ends, and HCR 76 urging federal action on imported shrimp, citing public health and industry concerns; both were left pending. Additional measures heard and left pending included HB 4158 on compensation for Texana Groundwater Conservation District directors, HB 654 creating a dismissal path for certain first-time deer hunting violations after self-reporting and hunter education, HB 4530 requiring Texas Water Development Board review of groundwater rights placed in the Texas Water Trust, HB 2128 directing a study of rural versus urban firefighting and rescue disparities, and HB 278 requiring groundwater districts and management areas to track progress toward desired future conditions over shorter intervals. On HB 278, witnesses split over whether the bill’s interim tracking would improve accountability or create new triggers that could be used against local districts, but no final vote was taken and the bill was left pending.

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• If you look at line 22, the general fund funding in this bill is $435,970,000.
• <00:09:35.920> fund stretched by general fund stretched by general fund pressures.<00:09:38.000
• officers to be available for general officers to be available for general public<00:09:46.320>
• I've met with a lot of you, and you're very generous with your time to learn about the zoo.
• but for generations to come.

Bills: HF2439

Keywords: environmental protection, pollution reduction, waste management, climate change, funding allocations, 1183, house

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• uh individuals who float generational uh individuals who float teeth<00:03:18.040> and<00:03:
• The horsemen and women of Kentucky have relied heavily on individuals like myself for generations.
• The horsemen and women of Kentucky have relied heavily on individuals like myself for generations.
• The horsemen and women of Kentucky have relied heavily on individuals like myself for generations.
• I've had people, Seventh Generation people, on my farm floating my horse's teeth.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:30 Introduction of New Members 00:53 SB 69 Discussion 01:24, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture met for its first session and took up Senate Bill 69, as amended by a committee substitute. The substitute was adopted by motion and vote, and the chair noted that a fiscal note had been requested but not yet received, so the bill would proceed and the fiscal note would be trailed. The bill concerns equine dental care and related chiropractic services, creating a licensing and regulatory framework for equine dental providers and allied animal health practitioners. Senator Robin Webb, the bill sponsor, said the substitute made technical corrections requested by the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association and the chiropractors association. She described the measure as a compromise intended to clarify scopes of practice, establish a credentialing/licensing board, and provide a legal pathway for people who have long provided equine dental services, especially in rural areas where veterinary access can be limited. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability, allow providers to obtain liability insurance, and preserve referrals to veterinarians for issues outside the defined scope. Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association and Board of Veterinary Examiners representatives said the bill was developed through a working group, modeled in part on Texas, and would include continuing education, grievance procedures, and due process protections. Justin Tallup, an equine dental provider, testified in favor, saying the bill would not change day-to-day practice but would legalize and formalize it. He said the scope would be limited to floating and balancing molars and incisors and removing caps and wolf teeth, with anything beyond that referred to veterinarians. He also said certification requires formal training, case submissions, testing, and annual continuing education. Senator Deneen asked about sedation, and witnesses said sedatives would still be prescribed and dispensed by a veterinarian under a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship, with the owner administering them. Michelle Shane of the Board of Veterinary Examiners said the board supported the bill’s disciplinary framework and would defer to federal law on controlled substances. Dr. William Rainbow, a veterinarian, testified against the bill, arguing that equine dentistry is veterinary medicine and that the proposal would allow undertrained practitioners to work without sufficient standards, including a grandfathering provision. He said practitioners should have training comparable to licensed veterinary technicians and warned that the bill could leave horses vulnerable to poor care. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion of the meeting provided, but the chair indicated time was running short and that a vote would be needed.

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• Chair calls the Senate General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 flooding events to order.
• The House General Investigating Committee on the July 2025 flooding events will now come to order.
• This report represents months of careful work by the Senate and House General Investigating Committees
• This report represents months of careful work by the Senate and House General Investigating Committees
• The Senate General Investigating Committee will come back to order.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• My name is Jessica Halkless, and I'm with the Arizona Auditor General.
• Generally, we're never selecting a population that we can project to.
• Chair, Auditor General, but to clarify, you would agree with Ms.
• Not a question for the Auditor General, just for discussion. Mr.
• So, Auditor General, I thank you for your professionalism.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Uh, integrating new generation is taking longer than anyone would hope, right?
• The Attorney General needs to go in court on behalf of Texan, uh, and do, and, uh, to get it declared
• And did you say the Attorney General needs to go into court to get this declared constitutional?
• I, I assuming the state attorney general needs to go to court.
• The reality is we need this generation. We need this capability, this dispatchability.

Bills: HB 551, HB 1281, HB 1378, HB 1617, HB 2868, HB 2881, HB 3374, HB 4439, HB 4726, HB 4732, HB 4878, HB 4914, HB 4921, HB 4958, HB 5200, HB 5318, HB 5360, HB 5402, HB 5568, HB 5573, HB 5623, HJR 218

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

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• Fifty percent of all hostile messages received by the people in that country were generated by bots,
• The next question relates to the Attorney General, and that is...
• This is not a general invitation to anybody in the country to use Texas as a forum. ...for attacking
• This is for Texas residents, and they, as you correctly stated, would report to the Attorney General.
• Officer for the General Land Office. Sergeant Baxton, thank you. I appreciate you all being here.

Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130, HB256, HCR19

Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation

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• Those programs are generally administered by the judicial districts.
• But I believe the general public also has access as well. Chair Mueller: Thank you.
• It's good to hear that that's not generally the case.
• A motion to recommend that House File 104, as amended, be placed on the general register.
• on the General Register.

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• WE ARE REQUIRING AI SOFTWARE PROVIDERS TO ADD PROVIDENCE DATA TO ANY CONTENT THAT IS GENERATED BY AI
• THE BILL CAN ONLY BE ENFORCED BY CIVIL ACTION BROUGHT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE.
• IN GENERAL I PEOPLE ALREADY UNDERSTAND WHY WE ARE DOING THIS.
• SO GENERATIVE AI SYSTEM GAVE ME THE ANSWER AND SAID -- I KNEW PEOPLE WOULD BE LAUGHING.
• PEOPLE GENERALLY WERE ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM UNPAID INTERNSHIPS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But just shelf-stable meals, bottled water, tarps, generators, chainsaws, a lot of the things that come
• This plan, in and of itself, identifies the general location and square footage of existing general population
• Generator, water, pods, whatever. Moving heaven and earth to make that happen.
• And a third very important part of our mission is inspiring the next generation.
• The next generation.

Summary: The committee held its first meeting of the session, with members introducing themselves and expressing support for veterans, military families, first responders, space industry growth, and domestic security. The first presentation was from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and recovery efforts. Officials described response and recovery operations for Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, including sheltering, meals, water, tarps, power restoration, flood control, debris removal, and public assistance funding. They emphasized that recovery is ongoing, that mitigation and resiliency investments are critical, and that Florida’s shelter space remains in deficit in many counties, especially for special needs populations. Senators asked about improving logistics capacity, technology for grant processing, HOA/private property debris issues, drainage and culvert maintenance, and ways to expand shelter capacity; the witness said more technology, better local coordination, and county-by-county planning would help, while noting limits on state authority over private property and county emergency manager qualifications. Committee members praised FDEM’s response and asked how the Legislature could help, including whether more logistical hubs, pumps, and flood-control equipment were needed. The witness said technology investments could reduce fatigue and improve grant and recovery processing, but that manpower would still be necessary. The committee also discussed the statewide emergency shelter plan, the use of schools as shelters, and the need to identify vacant commercial space and other facilities for future sheltering and special-needs needs. The witness said FDEM works with counties and commerce partners to identify available space and uses legislative funding for shelter retrofits and new construction when needed. The second presentation was from Blue Origin on its Florida operations. The company outlined its work in New Glenn, New Shepard, Blue Ring, lunar landers, and engine production, highlighting its Space Coast presence, more than 3,600 Florida employees, and over $3 billion invested in facilities. Blue Origin also described partnerships with Space Florida, public school Space Academies, internships, SkillBridge, and STEM outreach through Club for the Future. Members asked about the upcoming New Glenn launch window, which the company said was targeted for later that week, and the committee expressed interest in Blue Origin’s role in Florida’s space economy. The meeting ended with no further business and a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.