Video & Transcript Research : 'exceptional trees'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Christmas trees and wreaths. Becky and Christmas trees and wreaths.
- I look me pick out a tree of my own.
- Except we have a your payroll tax. Except we have a little<08:38:30.318>
problem. - Except our problem is our demographics.
- Except our problem is our demographics. Except our problem is our demographics.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force 10/8/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:38:38.400>
Um um with the exception being ginsing. - Um um with the exception being ginsing.
- You'll see it has the except edible fruit and mushrooms language.
- The modern version still has that same except edible fruit and mushrooms.
- have asked about uh harvesting of tree have asked about uh harvesting of tree products<01:22:10.480
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/20/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- , for planting small shrubs, trees, for planting small shrubs, trees, bushes,<00:09:30.880>
uh - But if you're digging a big hole to plant a tree, that seems to me to be a planting that may require
- So, if you have a small 6-inch birch tree or a 13-inch white pine tree, biomass can utilize either as
- twothirds of all that beautiful trees twothirds of all that beautiful trees growing<03:53:46.479
- white pine tree, biomass will take 13-in white pine tree, biomass will take can<03:54:34.080>
utilize
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- THEIR PROHIBITED CLASSIFICATION ALSO ELIMINATES COMMERCIAL SALES OF THE SPECIES WITH SOME LIMITED EXCEPTIONS
- AND WE HAVE AN ONGOING PROJECT WITH THE SURVEY TO REMOVE BURMESE PYTHONS AROUND TREE ISLANDS IN THE EVERGLADES
- I DON'T EVEN WANT TO GO WANT PARKS ANYMORE BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHETHER THEY WILL FALL OUT OF THE TREE
- BECAUSE JUST YESTERDAY WE WERE IN A PARK ON SUNDAY AND WE WERE TALKING ABOUT THE MANGO TREES AND PEOPLE
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Agriculture and Water Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The state is entitled to ownership of the inundated property, except for any exempt land.
- Well, you know, you have to, it's like an old ditch that's grown in with trees, brush, whatever.
- You could see the water through the trees at Stump Lake, and he was selling out.
- You could see the water through the trees at Stump Lake, and he was selling out.
- You could see the water through the trees at Stump Lake, and he was selling out.
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.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Emergency Management Committee and Natural Resources and Water Committee May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Climate-driven extremes, prolonged drought, historic tree mortality, and decades of fuel accumulation
- We do not share the parcel-level data with anybody except our member agencies and our modelers.
- We do not share the parcel level data with anybody except our member agencies and our modelers.
- And the answer is, I think that— And the answer is, I think that's a great idea, except for the legal
- You see palm trees that shouldn't even be there; they're not native to the area.
Summary:
The joint Senate hearing of the Natural Resources and Water Committee and the Emergency Management Committee focused on wildfire resilience, with members discussing the SB 254 report on enhancing California’s response to natural catastrophes. Opening remarks emphasized the scale of wildfire damage, the need for prevention and preparedness, and concerns about the affordability and insurability crisis. Senators repeatedly contrasted the relatively small share of funding going to community hardening with the much larger amounts spent on utility wildfire mitigation and landscape-scale projects, and several members raised concerns about CEQA delays, one-time funding, and the need for more sustainable, ongoing financing.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office presented an overview showing about $4.7 billion in state wildfire resilience appropriations from 2018-19 through 2025-26, with funding shifting from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to the General Fund and then to Proposition 4. LAO noted that only about $65 million had been specifically targeted to community hardening, while most funding went to forest health, fuels, research, and related programs. LAO also said one-time funding will decline in coming years and that future GGRF support is uncertain, though General Fund use is not legally precluded. Members asked about maintenance costs, polluter-pays ideas, and whether performance metrics should focus more on property and community risk reduction than acres treated.
Cal Fire’s State Fire Marshal described the state’s community wildfire preparedness strategy, centered on home hardening, defensible space, and neighborhood-scale mitigation. He said roughly 4 million homes are in the wildland-urban interface, most built before modern fire-resistant standards, and argued that the state must move from response to prevention. He said Cal Fire is incorporating the SB 254 recommendations into its updated action plan, has streamlined some fuel-reduction projects under a recent executive proclamation, and is shifting some grant funding toward maintenance of existing treatments. Cal OES described the AB 38 pilot and FEMA hazard mitigation work, saying the pilot helped build tools and standards for home hardening but that federal approval delays remain a major barrier; the agency reported 155 hardened properties, 19 under construction, and 370 assessed and waiting. The Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force said it has coordinated more than $6 billion in state and federal investments, is moving toward regional block grants and better data-driven prioritization, and is developing separate community and landscape strategies. The hearing ended with discussion of modeling, data gaps, utility coordination, contractor capacity, and possible legislative or budget changes to better align funding and metrics with community safety outcomes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Geckos are not seasonal birds, and more than an enormous flock roost in the trees.
- And we shined it on the trees. It's not harmful to anything.
- I will tell you, if you tie a sprinkler up in the tree and turn it on about midnight, it works well to
- But they are a nuisance, and we've had businesses back home that have cut down trees in their parking
- It could be spraying the trees; it could be.
Keywords:
agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs
Summary:
The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/16/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I would offer that it even doesn't take an unlimited money tree.
- I would offer that it even doesn't take an unlimited money tree.
- I would offer that it even doesn't take an unlimited money tree.
- I would offer that it even doesn't take an unlimited money tree.
- I would offer that it even doesn't take an unlimited money tree.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Energy Resources S/C Underground Facility Safety Oct 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- miles of fiber optic cable. or you know somebody's putting in a fence or Aunt Martha wants to put a tree
- They do have thresholds. and exceptions for utilities below certain sizes with more voluntary opt-ins
- OSHA investigated the incident, and it was. found that when they put the fuel line in, there was a tree
- rather than cut the tree. down and it never got put on an as-built drawing.
- Well, unfortunately, 811 couldn't have solved that because they went around the tree.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , very worst one out of the Rio Grande Valley, but Fort Bend and Harris County are destroying some trees
- It's wiped out ash trees all across the United States.
- Certain humane acts and bureaucrats, you know, tree-hugging, they don't want any kind of chemicals.
- Maybe for your comments to the tree-huggers or whatever, there can't be...
- It ain't worth 10,000 acres if it's got nothing on it but some pretty oak trees and so forth.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-27 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 102, a bill to be entitled an act relating to exceptional student
- It's called the fruit of the poisonous tree. Right?
- It's because the fruit of the poisonous tree is all gets thrown out.
- We also use good faith standard for exceptions to the exclusionary rules.
- The motion to suppress, we talked about the fruit of the poisonous tree.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions and recognitions, including awareness resolutions and visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved to a special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with most receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. Early measures included SB 88 on utility terrain vehicles, which would allow local governments to designate certain roads for UTV use under safety restrictions; it passed 32-5 after debate over safety concerns. SB 102 on exceptional student education would create a workforce credential and badge program for students with autism spectrum disorder or modified curricula, and passed 36-0 after discussion of workforce access and district costs. SB 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults would allow alternative service of process through the same app used by scammers, and passed 37-0. SB 130 on compensation for victims of wrongful incarceration would extend filing deadlines and remove restrictive bars to compensation, and passed 38-0. SB 158 would eliminate cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams under the state employee health plan, and passed 38-0 after testimony about early detection and access to follow-up care.
The most extensive debate came on SB 234, which would revise laws on resisting law enforcement and add a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. Supporters argued it was needed after the killing of Officer Jason Raynor and to clarify that violent resistance to officers is not justified; opponents raised concerns about removing “good faith” language, potential impacts on Fourth Amendment issues, racial profiling, and the severity of the mandatory sentence. An amendment to restore “in good faith” failed, and after further debate the sponsor temporarily postponed the bill. The Senate then passed SB 262 on technical trust-code changes by a 36-0 vote, and later recognized Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members in the gallery.
Additional bills passed with broad support. SB 274 designated portions of Orlando roadways as Harris Rosen Way and Geraldine Thompson Way, honoring philanthropist Harris Rosen and the late Senator Geraldine Thompson; it passed 38-0 and drew a motion for co-sponsorship. SB 280 created an enforcement mechanism for candidate party-affiliation qualification requirements and passed 38-0. SB 296 repealed the statewide mandate for later middle and high school start times and shifted the issue to local districts after reporting requirements, passing 38-0. SB 356 designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida and passed after remarks about the Holocaust memorial and the need to confront antisemitism. Throughout the session, senators frequently framed their votes in terms of public safety, education, access to care, civil justice, and commemorating community leaders and historical events.
HI
Bills:
HB9, SB2069, SB2342, SB2861, SB3123, SB2623, SB585, SB2211, SB2446, SB2919, SB2125, SB2116, SB2999, SB2656, SB2001, SB3169
Keywords:
HB9, Hawaii Purple Heart state, Purple Heart, Purple Heart recipients, veterans, military, armed forces, service members, combat wounded, war veterans, military honors, state designation, symbolic legislation, honorary designation, Chapter 5 HRS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, military appreciation, veteran recognition, SB2069, Hawaii housing
HI
Bills:
HB9, SB2069, SB2342, SB2861, SB3123, SB2623, SB585, SB2211, SB2446, SB2919, SB2125, SB2116, SB2999, SB2656, SB2001, SB3169
Keywords:
HB9, Hawaii Purple Heart state, Purple Heart, Purple Heart recipients, veterans, military, armed forces, service members, combat wounded, war veterans, military honors, state designation, symbolic legislation, honorary designation, Chapter 5 HRS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, military appreciation, veteran recognition, SB2069, Hawaii housing
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 17, 2026
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So, especially with regard to... except if you have a longer-term irrigation system improvement, which
- for those that ditch losses um except for those that return<00:33:06.000>
back <00:33:06.159>< - However, in this<00:43:44.640>
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rule <00:43:47.040>in <00:43:47.280>the - with the exception of no action.<01:05:23.599>
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Keywords:
groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls, monitoring wells, public reporting, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, conservation districts, supervisors, elections, agriculture, local governance, beneficial use
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- prohibitions on municipalities from enacting or enforcing any ordinance regulating the use of drones except
- I'm here to advocate in favor of Bill 378-87, which seeks to create an under-the-hood exception for CDL
- However, they only created a two-year exception, which I do not believe is enough time.
- Other states have taken the initiative to keep renewing these exceptions with the federal government.
- It's always emotional... ...tree lighting during the holidays.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 36 bills covering aviation, commercial vehicles, school buses, veterans license plates, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate Chair Brendan Crighton outlined the hearing procedures, then the committee heard testimony on a range of measures, including a bill to modernize alternative student transportation for vulnerable students such as those covered by McKinney-Vento, foster children, and students with disabilities; a bill on unmanned aerial systems that would define drones and restrict weaponization, interference with aircraft, and certain surveillance; and a bill addressing airplane noise and reporting at Beverly Regional Airport. Supporters of the student transportation bill argued it would update outdated school bus requirements while preserving safety standards, while drone-related testimony was split between sponsors and public safety advocates who supported stronger restrictions and industry representatives who warned the bills could conflict with federal law and harm legitimate commercial uses.
The committee also heard testimony on workforce and school transportation bills. Representatives and industry witnesses supported a proposal to create a grant program and career outreach for the trucking industry, citing a persistent driver shortage and the importance of trucking to the state’s economy. Teamsters Local 170 supported a bill to ease unemployment job-search requirements for school bus drivers and monitors who are expected to return to work within a short period, saying the current rules create unnecessary burdens during summer layoffs. Another school transportation bill would create an under-the-hood exception for CDL licensing of school bus drivers; several chiropractors testified in support, saying they already perform DOT-style exams and should be explicitly authorized to do school bus driver medical certifications.
Veterans-related testimony focused on license plate and disability-definition bills. Advocates supported a Medal of Fidelity license plate for Gold Star families and a separate bill to create an air medal plate. The Office of the Veteran Advocate testified in favor of revising the state’s definition of disabled veteran for RMV purposes, arguing the current language is tied to special monthly compensation categories and does not adequately reflect modern service-connected disabilities, including invisible wounds. The American Legion also urged clarification of the definition, while opposing a separate women veterans plate on the grounds that it could divide veterans unnecessarily. The committee took no votes during the hearing and ended with a motion to adjourn.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE Mar 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Caitlin's story is not an exception. Caitlin's story is not an exception.
- And to wrap up, there's a critical except for the state of Arkansas.
- I'll just make one additional point in the hopes of endeavoring to not lose the forest for the trees.
- I'll just make one additional point in the hopes of endeavoring to not lose the forest for the trees.
- With a few exceptions, individual line amounts haven't changed.
Summary:
The House and Senate Education Committee first approved minutes from February 2 and 3, then heard an interim study proposal on Arkansas adult education and the Excel Center model, presented by Goodwill Industries of Arkansas and the University of Notre Dame’s Lab for Economic Opportunities. Witnesses argued that about 300,000 Arkansas adults lack a high school diploma or GED and described the Excel Center as a diploma-granting public charter option for adults 19 and older, with wraparound supports such as child care, transportation, tutoring, life coaching, and career services. They said the Arkansas campuses are not state-funded, highlighted growth in enrollment and graduation outcomes, and cited research showing improved employment, earnings, and reduced criminal justice involvement for graduates. Committee members discussed the role of Goodwill’s nonprofit mission, the need for multiple adult education pathways, and the relationship between adult education challenges and broader state efforts such as LEARNS and ACCESS.
The committee then debated the interim study proposal procedure, including whether questions should have been taken before the vote. The motion to adopt the ISP passed, and members noted that the study would broadly examine adult education, GED testing, high school diplomas, charter schools, in-person adult education, and funding allocation. Several members asked for follow-up information on current adult education funding, the availability of Excel Centers, and the criminal justice study results.
After that, staff from the Bureau of Legislative Research gave a detailed adequacy funding overview for Arkansas K-12 education. They reviewed national funding principles and then explained Arkansas’s revenue streams and distribution system, including general revenue, the Educational Excellence Trust Fund, the Educational Adequacy Fund, local property-tax revenues, and facilities partnership funding. They also walked through the state’s foundation formula, categorical aid, supplemental aid, and additional funding, including the per-student matrix amount of $7,771 for 2025 and how funds are allocated to districts and charters. Members asked about student support staff, special education high-cost occurrences, ALE funding, teacher salary equalization, and the Excel Center’s treatment in funding totals; staff said some of those questions would be addressed in a later spending presentation. The meeting ended after the committee was told the department was present mainly to answer questions and no further business remained.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Essentially, it demonstrates the amount dispersed, which you had provided, uh, representative Tinder hall, except
- You know, you hear about Mexico having to pay debt to Texas to South Texas farmers, except the problem
- makes them stronger in a system called systemic acquired resistance, which is basically making the tree
- Yes sir, uh, put it in perspective, I didn't plant a pecan tree till I was 42 years old.
- education that we're on the right road and I sure believe we are, and I can tell by looking at my trees
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It demonstrates the Mount Disperse which you had provided representing Tender Hall except it goes back
- You hear about Mexico having to pay debt to Texas to South Texas farmers except the problem is they don't
- makes them stronger in a system called systemic acquired resistance, which is basically making the tree
- I didn't plant a pecan tree until I was 42 years old.
- education that we're on the right road and I assure. believe we are, and I can tell by looking at my trees
Keywords:
nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, fertilizer use is regulated, tree removal, the amount of tree removal is regulated, development is
- So, fertilizer use is regulated, tree So, fertilizer use is regulated, tree removal,<01:00:06.960
- tree removal, the erosion, the runoff. tree removal, the erosion, the runoff.
- Every single entity supports this except for one.
- Every single entity supports this except for one.
MN