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• Um, eggs are a high protein, used to be low cost source of protein for people, not so much anymore.
• They bought a few chickens to provide eggs for their kids, and because one neighbor in the HOA didn't
• I doubt that, uh, uh, that the, that the, uh, egg production is, is cost-effective.
• Uh, our Egg to Chick program, uh, is very popular in, in all areas of the state and it's just, uh, it's
• release of sterile flies so that the, the female flies breed with the sterile male fly, and then those eggs

Bills: HB294

Keywords: energy efficiency, tax exemption, residential properties, sustainability, real estate

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• some of the opportunities that we need to leverage through what we have at the department, through our egg
• some of the opportunities that we need to leverage through what we have at the department, through our egg
• And then when we looked at the older kids, third to fifth grade, we really saw some impressive gains,
• And then finally you see our Teen Cuisine, which is for our grades 6 through 12.
• So they together worked up a pilot program for kindergarten and first grade families at Hawthorne Elementary

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” efforts. Chair Funky Fromm opened by describing a recent foot injury from a road hazard and used it to emphasize the importance of infrastructure, nutrition, sleep, and activity as part of a broader wellness culture. The main witnesses were Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, Holly Harris of Appalachian Regional Health Care (ARH), and Jim Muser of the Kentucky Hospital Association. Shell and Harris described a partnership between the Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and hospitals such as ARH to connect local farmers with hospital cafeterias, farmers markets, CSA-style subscription food boxes, and medically tailored meals. Harris said ARH serves a large region with 14 hospitals, more than 95 clinics, about 6,700 employees, and 1,300 medical staff, and that the system began by improving employee food options because hospital workers often have limited access to healthy meals during shifts. They reported examples such as a local-protein burger, parking-lot farmers markets, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and plans for container gardens at some hospitals. The witnesses said the program is intended to improve health outcomes, reduce readmissions, support chronic disease management, and also increase rural prosperity by expanding demand for Kentucky farm products. Shell said more than 40 hospitals had already been onboarded into the food-is-medicine program, with measurable outcomes being studied through pilots such as one at Russell County Hospital. He also noted that some systems, including CHI St. Joseph Health, Taylor Regional, and UK King’s Daughters, have formally embedded food-as-medicine goals into strategic plans. Members and witnesses also discussed barriers, especially the lack of reimbursement, fragmented short-term funding, and regulatory or purchasing hurdles that make it difficult for small farmers to participate. Shell said the goal is to make the model scalable and easier for hospitals and farmers to navigate, while Harris emphasized that ARH has been funding its efforts without reimbursement because of its mission. No votes or formal policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• <00:23:06.000> in<00:23:06.159> the<00:23:06.320> classroom basically the egg
• in the classroom basically the egg in the classroom um<00:23:08.159> representative<00:23:08.640
• 00:32:36.399> producers<00:32:36.880> and<00:32:37.200> give do to protect our egg
• <00:48:44.480> Um, testify on the on the egg trust? Um, testify on the on the egg trust?
• I move that we add the Department of Egg amendment and insert on page nine, letter B.

Bills: SF0025, SF0027, SF0043, SF0066

Keywords: landowner licenses, hunting, wildlife management, quota hunt areas, game and fish commission, game management, hunting regulations, black bear, tracking dogs, wildlife conservation, conservation, contracting, supervisor, funding, districts, hunting licenses, donated licenses, life-threatening illness, vision impairment, nonprofit organizations

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• > to<01:06:53.599> one<01:06:53.760> of<01:06:53.880> our<01:06:54.000> egg
• need to take a death to one of our egg need to take a death to one of our egg producers<01:06:54.720
• c> so<01:07:21.079> not<01:07:21.279> just<01:07:21.599> theft in reducing egg
• the assistant chief administrator<01:43:09.840> of<01:43:10.000> the<01:43:10.159> egg
• <01:43:10.480> enforcement administrator of the egg enforcement administrator of the egg enforcement

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We've got, we can breed CWD out of deer farms just like I testified in egg, and I would highly recommend
• We've got, we can breed CWD out of deer farms just like I testified in egg, and I would highly recommend
• conservation officer show up at their house, didn't even look at the fence, and gave them a failing grade
• conservation officer show up at their house, didn't even look at the fence, and gave them a failing grade
• . fence, and gave them a failing grade.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's above my pay grade, but you may be able to figure that out.
• But to regulate something that doesn't exist yet is a little bit of a chicken and egg problem.

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• THE BILL ALSO REQUIRES TRANSPARENT AND ACCURATE LABELING FOR MEAT MILK POULTRY AND EGG PRODUCTS.
• PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE DISTRICT PRIORITIZES HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERS TO KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The request is for an up... grade to their Compass system, and it's to have the system act as a full
• year-over-year inflation is now at 3%, and of course that does not... out the price of things like eggs

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• So what this bill does is that it provides grants to egg retailers or co-ops to cover the cost and time
• <00:04:00.239> retailers that it provides grants to egg retailers that it provides grants
• to egg retailers or<00:04:01.360> co-ops<00:04:01.799> to<00:04:01.959> cover<00
• Because, you know, if the price of eggs goes up to $6, the child still needs to eat the eggs.
• Because, you know, if the price of eggs goes up to $6, the child still needs to eat the eggs. register

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• can help generate income that can help our farmers and ranchers weather those values when it comes to egg
• those those those uh values when it<00:15:03.279> comes<00:15:03.440> to<00:15:03.519> egg
• <00:15:04.160> We<00:15:04.399> agree it comes to egg production.
• We agree it comes to egg production.

Bills: SB2359, SB2169, SB2170, SB2263, SB2360, SB3084

Keywords: time share, registration, renewal, consumer protection, real estate, SB2170, North Kohala, Kynnersly East Site, Agribusiness Development Corporation, ADC, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, agricultural development, land acquisition, fee simple, Hawaii Island, Big Island, rural development, food security, sustainable agriculture

Summary: The joint House Committee on Tourism and House Committee on Agriculture and Food Systems heard House Bill 2585 on agricultural tourism. The bill would create statewide uniform standards for agritourism in counties that adopt such ordinances, require registration with county planning departments, and require agritourism to remain secondary and accessory to farming. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity supported the measure but recommended amendments to make the language more consistent and to ensure agritourism remains tied to agricultural activity; the Hawaii Farm Bureau also supported the bill with the same general guardrails, while the White Tourism Authority offered comments. A member raised concerns about a trailer/roadside-stand provision, and the department ultimately said it did not support that specific language. The chairs then recommended passage with amendments, including a definition of principal farm operations, clarification that agritourism must not interfere with on-farm operations, revised termination rules after 60 consecutive days without active production with notice and cure procedures, restoration of the department’s proposed change to the trailer language, and technical corrections. HB 2585 passed both committees unanimously with excused members noted. The committees then heard House Bill 2602 on sustainable tourism infrastructure, which would establish a matching grant program in the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism for capital projects that improve sustainability and climate resilience in the visitor industry. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii testified in support. The chair recommended passage with a committee report note estimating a roughly $5 million cost and a date correction, and both committees adopted the recommendation unanimously. House Bill 1948 on single-use plastics was also heard. It would prohibit lodging establishments from providing certain personal care products in small plastic containers and impose civil penalties. The Department of Land and Natural Resources stood on its testimony, and the Department of Health supported the waste-reduction goal but suggested the language belonged in a different chapter. The chair recommended an HD1 that would omit lotions from the definition of personal care products, adopt the Department of Health’s proposed clarification about reusable containers, and correct the date; the measure passed both committees unanimously. Finally, House Bill 1960 on human trafficking was heard. The bill would require the Attorney General to develop human trafficking awareness training for transit accommodation workers, require employers to provide training, keep records, post signage, adopt prevention policies, and report suspected trafficking, with penalties and rulemaking by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The Department of Labor Relations supported the intent but said the Department of Law Enforcement should be the lead agency, and the Hawaii Hotel Alliance strongly supported the bill while asking for amendments to recognize existing industry programs and apply the requirements equitably. The chair recommended an HD1 incorporating a July 1, 2027 deadline for training materials and employer training, adopting the hotel industry and DLE-related amendments, and making technical corrections; HB 1960 passed both committees unanimously.

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• Alternative proteins are meat, dairy, and eggs made from plants, fermentation, and cell cultivation to
• give the same sensory experience as your everyday burger, steak, or your ordinary cup of milk or eggs
• There is another option that we think is much more tractable: to make the meat, egg, and dairy products
• pathogenic avian influenza outbreak, which has affected 175 million birds and resulted in record-high U.S. egg

Summary: The Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation held its first informational hearing to examine the state of alternative protein research, industry growth, and policy needs in California. The chair opened by noting California’s $5 million public investment in UC research in 2022 and framed the hearing around three panels: the climate, environmental, and security potential of alternative proteins; industry scaling and commercialization; and university-led research and workforce development. Members emphasized that the committee will continue with site visits and additional hearings across the state. The first panel focused on the case for alternative proteins as a climate, land, water, biodiversity, and food-security solution. Shana Fertig of the Good Food Institute argued that plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated proteins can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water use while helping California meet its climate and conservation goals. Zane Swanson of CSIS added that alternative proteins could reduce risks tied to zoonotic disease, antimicrobial resistance, supply-chain disruption, and broader national security concerns. In questions, members discussed the role of pharmaceuticals in animal agriculture and how alternative proteins might complement, rather than replace, traditional farming by creating new markets for California crops and helping farmers diversify. The second panel featured industry leaders Ethan Brown of Beyond Meat, Myra Passick of Upside Foods, and Arye Elfenbein of Wildtype. Brown highlighted plant-based meat’s health and climate benefits, criticized misinformation campaigns against the sector, and urged better labeling, reduced subsidies for factory farming, and more plant-based food in public institutions. Passick described cultivated meat as a scalable food-production technology, said Upside Foods has already produced millions of pounds annually at its Emeryville facility, and asked for grants, low-interest loans, and possible participation in cap-and-trade or similar revenue programs. Elfenbein described cultivated seafood as a way to address overfishing, contamination, traceability problems, and the heavy import dependence of the U.S. seafood supply, while also noting conservation benefits and the need for California to remain a hub for the industry. The final panel centered on research and workforce development. UCLA’s Amy Rowat described state-funded work on technical bottlenecks such as growing fat cells and creating edible scaffolds, along with a Future Food Fellows program that trains students across science, engineering, law, and policy. UC Santa Cruz economist Galina Hale argued that alternative proteins are necessary to meet future protein demand while reducing food-system emissions, and said California must support the sector through grants, loans, procurement, and research centers to avoid losing leadership to other states and countries. The hearing ended with the chair thanking the witnesses, noting that all materials would be posted online, and saying the committee would continue building policy and budget proposals to support the sector.

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• and barter for chickens, although that might be more valuable than gold these days with the price of eggs
• Although there aren't any chickens and eggs, we are creating golden eggs for our community, so way to
• Just for the record, I did not pay anyone in gold, silver, eggs, or anything else to say nice things,

Summary: The committee met to hear five banking and insurance-related bills. HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill to help more efficiently regulate financial institutions, was amended to match Senate companion language and then passed unanimously. HB 1231 would extend physician payment and prior-authorization protections similar to a prior dental law, including limits on virtual credit card payments as the sole payment method; physicians and medical groups supported it as a way to reduce fees and retroactive denials, while insurers were not heard in opposition, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then heard HB 999, which would make gold and silver legal tender and allow transactions in bullion through electronic debit mechanisms. The sponsor and several proponents framed it as an inflation hedge and economic freedom measure, while questions focused on definitions, transaction costs, and vendor participation. The bill passed on a mostly party-line vote, with one member voting no. The committee also approved HM 4363, a memorial urging Congress to establish a sovereign wealth fund; the sponsor described it as a way to steward national wealth, and the memorial passed with one dissenting vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 1551, which would create a prevailing-party attorney fee framework in insurance contract disputes. The sponsor argued it would restore balance, deter meritless litigation, and help consumers with valid claims recover fees, while insurers, business groups, and defense attorneys warned it would revive one-way fee shifting, increase litigation, and raise premiums. Consumer advocates and some members supported it as necessary to give policyholders meaningful recourse. After debate, the bill passed favorably, with one member voting no.

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• But when you say, you know, last time it was a chick, it's a chicken egg. Do we we don't know.
• is like a chicken egg kind of<03:49:25.279> problem.
• <03:49:51.279> Do<03:49:51.439> we was a chick, it's a chicken egg.
• >> That's your chicken and the egg. Yes. Represent. >> Yeah, thank you.
• >> That's your chicken and the egg. Yes. >> That's your chicken and the egg. Yes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee focused primarily on a bill concerning long-term care insurance rate increases and consumer notice. Members and staff discussed replacing or supplementing a proposed public hearing requirement with annual reporting, website updates, and consumer-facing disclosures about approved rate increases, carriers writing the products, and how the products work. Several participants emphasized that long-term care policies are long-term products, that rate increases can be spread over many years for actuarial reasons, and that consumers need better information about trends and the impact of increases. A major point of disagreement was whether the bill should try to cap premium increases. One member argued the real problem is unexpected increases of 15% to 20% and urged a statutory cap to protect consumers. Insurance department representatives and others responded that hard caps had been struck down in prior case law, that the department’s core responsibility is solvency, and that carriers need sufficient premium to pay future claims. They also said the market is struggling because many carriers stopped selling the product, leaving in-force policies to bear the cost, and that overly restrictive caps could cause insurers to withdraw from the state. The discussion then shifted toward a compromise requiring carriers to notify policyholders before a rate increase is approved and allowing a 60-day comment period. Participants debated whether the notice should come from the carrier, how confidentiality rules would apply before approval, and what the department should do with public comments. The department said it already reviews filings carefully and that submitted rates are often adjusted before approval; lawmakers noted that prior commissioners had pushed back on increases in some cases, including a seven-year moratorium. No final vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly tried to move the subcommittee along to other bills.

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• I guess my concern is you're putting all our eggs in one basket, and... ...and that residence is, to
• So I probably won't support it for that reason, just because I think it puts too many eggs in one basket
• I probably won't support it for that reason, just because I think it puts too many eggs in one basket

Bills: SB238, HJR1, SM21, SM22

Keywords: Governor's Residence, management committee, government administration, New Mexico, advisory, commission, general services, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, overdose prevention centers, harm reduction, drug overdose, opioid crisis, substance use disorder, public health, addiction treatment, naloxone

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• It's the only thing we need is a not an egg timer.
• It's the only thing we need is a not an egg timer.
• It's the only thing we need is a not an egg timer.
• It's the only thing we need is a not an egg timer.
• We thing we need is a not an egg timer.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• private sector continuously engaged because it takes time for them to come up with financial investment grade
• California is the number one dairy state in the country a very important contributor to poultry for eggs
• way, unfortunately, through exposure, which is very stressful and painful, and we all see it in our egg

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And I had that happen to me in the first grade.
• I, uh, because of some vision issues, I had trouble reading in the first grade, and I had a first grade
• And if it wasn't for that first grade teacher and many other great educators, I don't think I'd have
• <00:33:42.640> and<00:33:42.880> I trouble reading in the first grade and I trouble
• > in had a first grade teacher who came in had a first grade teacher who came in early,<00:33:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When people are having a hard time, at least in my district, they're having a hard time paying for eggs
• how we have a change in administration, and now all of a sudden you're worried about the price of eggs
• First, I just want to go over the price of eggs.
• killed 110 million chickens in the fourth quarter because they found a couple of cases of bird flu, egg
• there are 110 million chickens a day... ...there are 110 million chickens a day that are not laying eggs

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• They're competing with the larger companies, especially in the food, eggs, ...with the larger companies
• , especially in the food, eggs, and bread and all of the condiments that are served in our state prisons
• , Also, items that are perishable, so whether it could be, you know, carrots, peas, we'll think of eggs

Summary: The committee heard several measures focused on economic development, procurement, workforce equity, federal infrastructure funding, and food security. SB 1044 by Senator Reyes would raise and then index to inflation the cap for streamlined state contracts awarded to certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises for services and IT work; supporters said the current cap is outdated and limits access, while opponents representing goods suppliers and some small business groups argued the bill could disadvantage goods contractors and should preserve lower thresholds for those contracts. After discussion about the ceiling versus floor effect of the cap and the impact on different types of businesses, the bill was approved as amended and sent to Appropriations. SB 247 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a bid preference for projects that hire workers from disadvantaged communities; supporters framed it as a way to connect public infrastructure spending to family-sustaining jobs, while union construction employers opposed it because they said they cannot control worker dispatch through hiring halls and the bill would be difficult to implement. The committee advanced the measure to Appropriations despite those concerns. The committee also approved SJR 6 by Senator Cortese, which urges the federal government to honor commitments under the bipartisan infrastructure law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act, with supporters emphasizing the importance of certainty for California infrastructure, clean energy, and semiconductor investments. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado would establish an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food assistance efforts and develop a statewide food security strategy; supporters from a Kern County food bank and the University of California said the state’s response to hunger is fragmented and needs better coordination, while committee members asked about deliverables and timelines. The bill was sent to Appropriations. The committee also took up consent items SB 700 and SB 1340, which were moved on consent to Appropriations, and the hearing ended with the remaining votes recorded and the bills advanced. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly discussed the need for clearer implementation details, data on program impacts, and how to balance equity goals with operational realities for state agencies, contractors, and small businesses.

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• But again being the egg being done.
• But again being the egg committee<00:14:39.040> uh<00:14:40.160> advocating<00:14:40.720

Keywords: 1183, house