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• Aging farmers, low commodity prices, tariffs, skyrocketing costs of inputs, etc., etc., etc.
• Aging farmers, low commodity<00:02:44.160> prices,<00:02:44.800> tariffs,<00:02:45.720>
• skyrocketing commodity prices, tariffs, skyrocketing commodity prices, tariffs, skyrocketing
• Currently, feedlots with 1,000 animal units or more must submit an environmental assessment worksheet
• <00:31:53.200> on to pay property taxes and assessments on to pay property taxes and assessments

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chairman and members, by way of background, insurers are annually assessed up to $1,050 to pay for the
• What this does when you bring these massive businesses, they develop assessed valuation.
• What does assessed valuation do? That's long term; that's forever.
• is a lien on the commercial motor vehicle and agricultural commodity of the motor carrier.
• Ad valorem taxes and assessments for financing infrastructure projects.

Bills: HB2128, HB2255, HB2397, HB2429, HB2591, HB2680, HB2834, HB2868, HB2911, HB2951, HB2979, HB2991, HB2996, HB2999, HB4001, HB4011, HB4017, HB4020, HB4026, HB4086, HB4088, HB2244, HB2342

Keywords: homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, HOA, homeowners association, planned community, condominium, CC&Rs, covenants, conditions and restrictions, resale disclosure, association disclosure

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several bills, mostly receiving due pass recommendations. HB 4020 would raise the maximum annual assessment on insurers that funds the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions fraud unit from $1,050 to $1,350. The sponsor and an industry witness said the increase would support fraud investigations, and the bill passed 9-1 after a roll call vote; the transcript later included a correction stating HB 4020 passed 10-0 with one absent. HB 2255 would extend Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship eligibility for community college students from two academic years/four semesters to four academic years/eight semesters. Maricopa Community Colleges supported the bill, saying it would let community college teacher candidates complete bachelor’s degrees with the same funding available to university students. It passed unanimously. HB 2591, as amended, revised the definition and administration of registered apprenticeships to align with U.S. Department of Labor standards and add requirements such as written agreements, structured training, wage progression, and safety supervision; it also passed unanimously. HB 2680, as amended, narrowed and revised workers’ compensation fraud-related provisions, including insurance disclosure requirements and proof of coverage. Supporters from labor and construction groups said it would help combat premium fraud and protect honest contractors, while the sponsor said the amendment narrowed the bill to address concerns. It passed 10-1. HB 2979 modernized credit union law regarding bylaws, name changes, principal office changes, and certain powers; credit union representatives supported it as a regulatory update, and it passed 11-0. HB 2868 required manufactured-home/mobile-home installation license applicants and renewals to show insurance and fingerprint clearance, and to allow the Department of Housing to set experience, exam, and enforcement rules; it passed 8-1 with two present. The committee also approved a strike-everything amendment to HB 2429 on short-term rentals, allowing local governments to regulate overnight occupancy, extending the violation window for suspending a license from 12 to 24 months, and allowing suspension after certain building code violations. The sponsor and city/county representatives described it as a compromise that restores some local control, while short-term rental advocates and neighborhood groups said it was a step forward but still too limited; the bill passed 8-2 with one present. HB 4011, without the proposed amendment, codified HOA duties to act reasonably and fairly in enforcing rules, and after testimony from attorneys, homeowners, and HOA advocates describing abusive enforcement and the need for clearer standards, it passed 11-0. HB 2397, as amended, required more complete HOA disclosure information to buyers and escrow agents, with supporters saying it would prevent surprise assessments and defects and critics warning some language was still broad; it passed 11-0. Finally, HB 4026 would change a public infrastructure reimbursement program for advanced manufacturing by replacing a $200 million total cap with a $75 million annual cap and adding website-posting requirements for agreements; Queen Creek and economic development witnesses said it was needed to support major manufacturing projects and related infrastructure, and the bill was being discussed when the transcript ended.

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• in terms of exposure to humans and also natural resources damage. assessment.
• So we have tested more than 200 ducks and geese From around the state, we've assessed the risk.
• So We're in the process of assessing the risk from oryx consumption. Next slide, please.
• They receive a 30 cents Per meal allocation to spend on subsidized commodity agricultural products is
• They know when the beef is fresh, not frozen, commodity grade, and that's what we're investing in that

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• care, custody, and control, but there is still an active assessment.
• there's a child protection assessment there's a child protection assessment where<00:13:24.639><
• judge yet and we're in the assessment judge yet and we're in the assessment phase<00:13:27.760><
• That does not include the value of the commodities or purchase of commodities.
• commodities or purchase of commodities. commodities or purchase of commodities.

Bills: HF2078, HF777, HF841, HF1112, HF1098, HF1926

Keywords: child care, day care, child care center, licensing, license requirements, parent access, guardian access, custody order, court order, furnishings, equipment standards, learning materials, early childhood education, infant care, toddler care, preschool, school-age child care, play materials, sensory materials, gross motor equipment

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• Uh, the assessment would be for one governor's tag uh to be used for the governor could use it for his
• Uh, the assessment would be for one governor's tag uh to be used for the governor could use it for his
• Uh, the assessment would be for one governor's tag uh to be used for the governor could use it for his
• These big fish are just too important a commodity to only be caught one time.
• <00:17:15.839> to are just too important a commodity to are just too important a commodity

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 2 February, 2026; 3:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2664, which would amend the lifetime hunting license program so anyone under age 18 could buy the license for a $500 fee. After a brief explanation and no questions, the committee adopted a motion for title sufficient and do pass, and the bill was reported. Members then considered Senate Bill 2436, described as a step toward establishing a black bear hunting season in Mississippi beginning with the 2027-28 season. The bill would require the department to set rules based on black bear population data, use a lottery system for tags, create one annual governor’s tag, delay nonresident tags until at least 2032-33, cap those tags at 10%, and add penalties for violations. The committee again moved title sufficient and do pass with a committee substitute, and the bill was reported. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2420, which would clarify last year’s hunting-season extension so that if a season ends on Friday or Saturday, it would continue through Sunday. That bill received a do-pass motion and was reported. Senate Bill 2659, creating a voluntary lifetime conservation legacy license for Mississippians over 65 for a one-time $250 fee, also passed the committee and was reported. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 2660, the catfish bill, with testimony from a guest and department officials. Supporters argued the bill was needed to curb commercial harvesting of trophy catfish from the Mississippi River, protect the resource, and support tourism and events such as the Vicksburg catfish tournament. Department staff said a possible approach would be to prohibit transporting live catfish over 34 inches, which they said could help stop the practice without affecting farm-raised catfish. Members discussed concerns about impacts on local fishermen and clarified that the bill was aimed at Mississippi River waters; the committee did not reach a final vote on this bill in the portion provided.

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• which encourages timely<00:14:14.320> and<00:14:14.440> accurate<00:14:14.759> assessments
• <00:14:15.240> of timely and accurate assessments of timely and accurate assessments of Injured
• of commodity, so really support this measure.
• <00:48:43.480> that support uh we like Risk assessments that support uh we like Risk assessments
• so really support this measure commodity so really support this measure Mahalo<00:48:50.640> thank

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 205 HD1 and HB 480 HD1 on workers’ compensation. Testifiers from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Department of Human Resources Development supported the bills, with DLIR saying HB 205 would codify and regulate nonprescription over-the-counter drugs at a reasonable rate, and DHRD saying HB 480 would encourage timely and accurate assessments of injured workers’ physical abilities. No opposition was raised on those measures, and the committee moved on without votes or amendments noted. On HB 331 HD1 relating to permits, the University of Hawaiʻi, the Department of Education, and the Hawaii School Facilities Authority supported the bill, while the Board of Water Supply and Greg Mikan opposed it. Supporters did not elaborate much beyond standing on written testimony, but the School Facilities Authority asked that renovations be added to the definition of repeatable projects. Opponents argued the Department of Planning and Permitting is understaffed and that bypassing or speeding the permitting review process could create problems, especially for projects requiring proper engineering review. No action was taken beyond hearing testimony. The committee also heard HB 72 HD1 on pharmacy technician regulation, with the Board of Pharmacy offering comments and the Hawaii Pharmacist Association, Walgreens, and Mōʻiliʻili Drugs supporting the measure. Supporters said pharmacy technicians already perform essential duties such as vaccinations, compounding, inventory, and dispensing, and argued Hawaiʻi is the only state without an active managed list of practicing pharmacy technicians. On HB 139 HD1 regarding insurance, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments, and the Hawaii Society for Clinical Oncologists supported the bill, arguing fertility preservation coverage should not conflict with federal law or the prepaid health care system. On HB 32 HD1 relating to cannabis, the Attorney General and Department of Health raised concerns about allowing purchase before certification is approved, while the Hawaii Cannabis Industry Association supported the bill and suggested lowering the purchase limit from 2 ounces to 1 ounce; the Department of Health said its average turnaround is two to three business days, with about 20% of applications returned for incompleteness and an internal expedited process for certain cases. Later, the committee heard HB 470 HD1 on noise, with the Department of Health supporting the goal of reducing noise pollution but cautioning that regulating intermittent noise like string trimmers is complicated, while the Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill as a hardship for small businesses and questioned the practicality of battery-powered equipment. Ted Bolan supported the measure, saying it would not ban gas leaf blowers but would require quieter models over time. The committee then heard HB 534 HD1 on labeling requirements, where DLNR and the Department of Agriculture offered comments and several fishing and consumer groups supported the bill. Testimony focused on seafood origin labeling, especially raw tuna used in poke and sushi, with DLNR explaining the bill was being narrowed to avoid federal preemption and to avoid unintentionally covering canned tuna or other processed products. Finally, the committee heard H47 HD1 on aquaculture, with the Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation supporting the measure; no votes were taken on any bill during the hearing.

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• , AB 482 does not increase the assessment.
• We have not raised the assessment, the commission board hasn't, since 1994 because we've been close to
• We have not raised the assessment, the commission board hasn't, since 1994 because we've been close to
• With the rise of digital tools such as social media and online bulletins, common commodity owners...
• With the rise of digital tools such as social media and online bulletins, common commodity owners are

Summary: The Assembly Agriculture Committee met as a subcommittee at first because a quorum was not yet present, then adopted its committee rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session by a 5-0 vote. The committee heard a series of agriculture-related bills, with most measures receiving broad support and moving forward. AB 1142 by Assemblymember Hoover would raise the fee thresholds for small public horse events that are exempt from equine medication monitoring rules; supporters said the current limits are outdated and hurt small riding clubs, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 411 by Assemblymember Papin would allow ranchers to compost livestock carcasses on-farm; supporters cited cost, environmental, and predator-control benefits, while rendering industry representatives asked for amendments to protect existing services and limit the bill’s scope. The bill passed to Natural Resources. AB 482 by Assemblymember Solache would modernize the California Table Grape Commission law and raise assessment caps without increasing assessments themselves; it passed to Appropriations. AB 312 by Vice Chair Alanis would shorten the holding period for ag theft property from six months to three months; it also passed to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 937 and AB 947 by Assemblymember Connolly. AB 937 would make technical changes to the Organic Transition Pilot Program to improve access to organic transition support, with testimony from a farmer who said the program helped him pursue organic certification; the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 947 would expand and refine technical assistance under the Healthy Soils/Climate Smart Agriculture programs, including training, grant writing, matching funds coordination, equipment sharing, and outcome monitoring; supporters said the changes would help small and organic producers access state climate programs, and it also passed to Appropriations. AB 1486, presented by the chair, would use Proposition 4 funding to start grants for public postsecondary agricultural research farms focused on climate resiliency; members praised the role of CSU and UC research farms, and the bill passed to Natural Resources as amended. The most extensive discussion centered on AB 928 by Assemblymember Rogers, the California Cockfighting Cruelty Act. Supporters argued the bill would help law enforcement target cockfighting and rooster trafficking, reduce avian disease risks, and protect public health and animal welfare; opponents, including poultry hobbyists, breeders, and 4-H-related participants, said it would overreach into lawful poultry keeping and harm heritage-breed and youth programs, urging instead that cockfighting penalties be increased to a felony. Committee members echoed concerns about unintended impacts on legitimate poultry owners and requested continued work on exemptions and language. The bill passed to Judiciary on a 5-2-1 vote, with one no vote and one abstention, and the chair noted that further committee review would continue as the bill advances.

Bills: SB1636, SB1584, SB1730, SB1255, SB1627, SB137, SB2062, SB1470, SB1284, SB1632, SB1594, SB2045, SB1251, SB1884, SB1250, SB1630, SB1262, SB1374, SB1292, SB1432, SB1199, SB1790, SB1481, SB1614, SB1734, SB1437, SB1489, SB1718, SB1778, SB1327, SB1372, SB1403, SB1937, SB277, SB2131, SB1749, SB1348, SB1469, SB2018, SB1931, SB1530, SB2155, SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618, SB2106, SB1471, SB2139, SB2154, SB1619, SCR15, HB2786, HB2787, SB1525, SB2011, SB2159

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing

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• Uh, it simply says that a solid waste management facility shall not be subject to an assessment or fee
• Uh, it simply says that a solid waste management facility shall not be subject to an assessment or fee
• not be subject to an assessment or fee not be subject to an assessment or fee imposed<00:06:48.319>
• And it became clear that waste was such a valuable commodity that actually the first concealed carry
• <00:10:35.440> that<00:10:35.839> actually<00:10:36.160> the valuable commodity

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:15 Member Comments 01:43 SB 29 Discussion 05:18 SB 29 Roll Call Vote 09:44 SB 49 Discussion 11:29 SB 49 Roll Call Vote 22:29, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Senate Natural Resources Committee held its first meeting of 2026, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several housekeeping reminders from the chair. The chair emphasized a 24-hour filing rule for amendments and other items, asked members to use “present” during roll call, and reminded members to route questions through the chair rather than cross-examining witnesses. The committee also welcomed a student guest, Madison Dus, and several interns, and noted that Senator Neal was attending the committee for the first time. The committee then heard Senate Bill 29 from Senator Greg Elkins, which would prohibit solid waste management facilities from being charged an assessment or fee by the county or solid waste district where the waste was generated. Supporters described the bill as a response to counties attempting to impose “designation fees” on waste generated locally, and said the measure would close a loophole and prevent a growing practice. After discussion about similar practices in other states and the value of waste as a commodity, the committee voted favorably to pass SB 29. The committee next considered Senate Bill 49, also by Senator Elkins, which would create a voluntary statewide program to increase awareness, education, and recycling of lithium and other rechargeable batteries. Testimony focused on the fire and explosion risks batteries pose in collection vehicles and landfills, the value of rare earth metals in batteries, and the need to keep them out of the waste stream. Members asked about whether larger batteries, such as those from electric vehicles or solar facilities, were covered under existing law; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at smaller consumer batteries and that larger batteries were likely already addressed under existing universal waste or hazardous waste rules. The committee also discussed how to promote the voluntary program through retailers, local governments, recyclers, and the Energy and Environment Cabinet. SB 49 was then approved favorably by committee vote.

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• Language relating to makeup of a threat assessment team.
• If the student under assessment is a special education student, this will ensure knowledgeable professionals
• are involved. involved in the threat assessment teams.
• a district to show that they provided notice to the parent of the student of both the threat... assessment
• If we are assessing students for 100% mastery for It is imperative that we give students high-quality

Bills: HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB2143, HJR2, HB147, HJR6, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, SB1

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth

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• So as we is a commodity coordinator.
• We have commodity maps available for several of the local commodities we currently grow.
• The commodity coordinator has identified additional commodities based off of what DOE has ordered the
• The commodity coordinator has identified additional commodities based off of what DOE has ordered the
• <01:45:48.800> on producers, different commodities on producers, different commodities on

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So we're not dealing with a single commodity where we have an opportunity to to come up with a relatively
• So commodity groups like the Watermelon Growers Association and I work very, very closely with and others
• Some of our assessments would suggest that we're ahead of target for the time frame that where we need
• the presentation, I have had some photos here for to kind of give you an overview of the types of commodities
• Those are involved with with implementing those specific bnp's based off of the commodity should. >>

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Any changes in funding must be assessed through an equity lens, acknowledging historical underfunding
• It's gotta be everybody because you're all part of the base population, the base need assessment.
• , commodity cheese.
• We still have the brick gold of commodity cheese. That was kept in there.
• about commodities.

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• Davis responded that, while that is true, the intent is also to ensure that when one fee is assessed
• to that organization, and that we assess to that organization, and then<00:13:16.839> we<00:13
• :17.040> assess<00:13:17.400> the<00:13:17.520> rebate.
• So, as they then we assess the rebate.
• one fee on the that when we assess one fee on the entire<00:15:30.040> region.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Phase one, which was an assessment of what is the current state of play.
• So, electricity is a commodity that everybody needs.
• I think we all, let's put it this way: electricity is a commodity every modern society needs, and it
• So, when you said electricity is a commodity, it's actually not right now because you can't store it.
• So, if and when energy does actually become a commodity, batteries will unlock that.

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• These records, called ammonia certificates, are a new and valuable commodity for Minnesota farmers and
• These records, called ammonia certificates, are a new and valuable commodity for Minnesota farmers and
• These records, called ammonia certificates, are a new and valuable commodity for Minnesota farmers and
• commodity for Minnesota's Farmers<00:42:35.040> this<00:42:35.200> means<00:42:35.400>
• such as electricity and we Commodities such as electricity and we fully<00:47:54.040> support

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• She said this does not reflect an attempt to assess how long any given system needs to be put in place
• um<00:09:46.560> an<00:09:46.680> attempt<00:09:47.080> to<00:09:47.800> assess
• <00:09:48.320> how<00:09:48.480> long um an attempt to assess how long um an attempt
• to assess how long any<00:09:50.320> given<00:09:50.640> system<00:09:51.200> needs
• futures trading, but not like commodity futures trading, but when<00:31:17.080> the<00:31:17.200

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• heard is from container shippers, mostly exporters that export goods, as you say, and many other commodities
• The challenge then is every kind of commodity and every kind of ship was bidding.
• There is every kind of commodity and every kind of ship bidding.
• I guess I just wanted your assessment there. Is China operating the Panama Canal?
• Well, look, I guess I wanted to just ask you kind of directly, then, what is your assessment of the Panama

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• At the lower levels, we can make sure that we're driving good economies of scale with the commodity items
• Assessments seem to be one of the things that agencies really currently work on, and those assessments
• So we are looking at assessments, encourage use of multiple vendors for competition.
• We went out, we performed an assessment; actually, that assessment was due to the governor's office back
• After that initial two weeks, the team stops and assesses whether what they created helped the users

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• It helps strengthen commodity values, supports more processing and value-added activity, and gives farmers
• It helps strengthen commodity values, supports more processing and value-added activity, and gives farmers
• 14:08.720> It<00:14:08.959> helps<00:14:09.279> strengthen<00:14:09.760> commodity
• It helps strengthen commodity directly.
• It helps strengthen commodity values,<00:14:10.880> supports<00:14:11.279> more<00:14:11.600

Bills: HF1669, HF4709, HF3531, HF4048

Keywords: tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, electricity generation, property tax exemption, renewable energy, incentives, economic development, fuel delivery, tax exemption, retail transactions, diesel exhaust fluid, fuel lubricants, healthcare tax, gross receipts tax, hospitals, chiropractors, healthcare providers