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• things and it dissipates into the soil things and it dissipates into the soil um<02:17:27.920>
• Raymond has elderly housing, conservation housing, manufacturing parks.
• Raymond has elderly housing, conservation housing, manufacturing parks.
• Raymond has elderly housing, conservation housing, manufacturing parks.
• Raymond has elderly housing, conservation housing, manufacturing parks.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Bills: HB3147, HB4453, HB3369, HB3660, HB3498, HB3260, HB3081, HB3127, HB3673, HB2293, HB3545, HB3546, HB2035

Keywords: special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, health care, transparency, primary care, cost analysis, insurance, all payer claims database, spending benchmarks, HB3369, food truck, food truck fire suppression, mobile food establishment, mobile food preparation vehicle, mobile food vendor, automatic fire extinguishing system, fire suppression

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• order to drill for contaminated soils. order to drill for contaminated soils.
• <00:21:14.159> and<00:21:14.559> the that have contaminated the soils and the that
• have contaminated the soils and the groundwater<00:21:15.600> within<00:21:16.880> um<00
• .<01:09:08.880> so<01:09:09.199> our<01:09:09.520> conservation conservation. so
• our conservation conservation. so our conservation workforce<01:09:10.640> can<01:09:10.880><

Bills: HF604, HF1972, HF578, HF1951, HF629, HF864, HF874, HF1155, HF884, HF2365, HF643, HF234, HF2655, HF2637, HF2535, HF2530, HF2344, HF584, HF524

Keywords: airport funding, bonds, transportation, capital investment, Karlstad, community center, Breckenridge, state bonds, economic development, HF578, Faribault, River Bend Nature Center, bonding bill, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR grant, nature center, visitor center, environmental education, multicultural center

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• like Energy Star, which has become the backbone of many Minnesota programs like ECO, the Energy Conservation
• They can leach into the soil and into the groundwater.
• mishandled, some of these toxic components can leach out and end up in our drinking water and in our soil
• fertility, rendering the soil infertile.
• We should also discuss agriculture, soil health, and green fertilizer, which have additional benefits

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• We need to maintain agricultural productivity, but at the same time conserve those water resources.
• Uh, do you, uh, when did you guys stop doing soil testing and why? Uh, Mr.
• I just, I just find it ironic that soil health is so important in New Mexico that we've.
• But as far as like conservation mapping or conservation plans, are you guys looking at other certification
• And so, uh, it reminds me of, of when I have questions in regards to pest infestation or, or soil or

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• So it's conservative to say there's a couple hundred thousand people that would be affected by this.
• I'm Government Relations Manager at Conservation Law Foundation.
• The air is absorbing enormous amounts of water, particularly out of the soil.
• But we need the forests to recapture the water into the soil to build healthy soil.
• account for the carbon emitted from the logging equipment, the carbon released from the extensive soil

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused mainly on two subjects: expansion of the Massachusetts bottle bill and bills to remove woody biomass from state clean-energy and greenhouse-gas programs. On the bottle bill, supporters from municipal, environmental, public health, and local government groups argued that the 5-cent deposit is outdated, redemption rates have fallen, and expanding coverage to more beverage containers—especially water, sports drinks, and small alcohol bottles—would reduce litter, cut plastic waste and microplastics, and save cities and towns money. Several speakers also backed raising handling fees for retailers and redemption centers, and some supported restoring a Clean Environment Fund so unclaimed deposits would support recycling-related purposes. Opponents, including the Massachusetts Beverage Association and the National Waste and Recycling Association, argued that curbside recycling and transfer-station systems are more convenient, that the targeted containers are valuable to local recycling programs, and that the proposal would shift costs onto consumers and municipalities. Committee members questioned witnesses about redemption rates, handling fees, the 2014 ballot question, and whether the bill had changed from prior sessions. The biomass portion drew strong support from Springfield officials, state legislators, environmental advocates, and public health groups. They said woody biomass should not count as clean energy because burning wood produces particulate pollution and carbon emissions, and they warned that current law contains a loophole that could help finance the proposed Palmer Renewable Energy biomass plant in Springfield. Witnesses emphasized Springfield’s air-quality and asthma burdens, the public health impacts of PM2.5, and the need to close the loophole before a January 1, 2026 deadline. One forest-industry witness supported a separate bill promoting modern wood heat with pollution controls, arguing it is cleaner than older wood systems and has minimal ratepayer cost, while noting that those credits would be affected if the governor’s broader energy affordability bill repeals the alternative energy portfolio standard. No votes were taken during the hearing. The chairs managed testimony by alternating between the bottle bill and biomass topics, asking speakers to keep remarks brief and to note when they agreed with prior testimony. Several legislators also testified in support of the bills, and committee members asked follow-up questions on deposit levels, retailer handling fees, recycling economics, and the public-health rationale for the biomass restrictions.

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• the soils.
• , most of our soils are mollisols.
• And he said, mollisols are usually grassland soils.
• We've got years of soil movement, years of fires happening.
• And maybe I'll talk to you more about the soil.

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• <00:17:36.760> officer's about their the conservation officer's about their the conservation
• > violations, Um wetland conservation act violations, Um wetland conservation act violations,
• That is exactly conservation.
• That is exactly conservation.
• That is exactly conservation. That is exactly conservation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The potentially very conservative assumptions generate an additional $15 million.
• Conservative assumptions generate an additional $15 million, and we have the opportunity now to generate
• hasn't been discussed is the distribution of the waste from CAFOs, using all of that on our land and soil
• Using all of that on our land and soil as fertilizer.
• Speaker, is either going to make our water and soil more polluted, or the end result is going to keep

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Missouri House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 126-2 vote. Members then observed a moment of silence for former Representative and Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Barney Fisher, with remarks honoring his military service, business career, and House service from 2005 to 2013. The chamber also welcomed several guest groups, including Southern Boone third graders, Lake of the Ozarks Day visitors, and other special guests. The House then took up several third-reading measures. Senate Bill 907, the “act against abusive website access litigation,” was adopted with House amendments and passed 148-0 after debate focused on protecting businesses, nonprofits, churches, and political subdivisions from abusive ADA-related website lawsuits while preserving access rights and allowing a 90-day cure period. House Joint Resolution 159, which would modernize constitutional limits on state treasurer investments, passed 101-34 after supporters argued it could generate about $15 million annually without raising taxes, while opponents raised concerns about broad investment authority and voter intent. House Bill 2741, requiring CDL holders to be able to read and speak English sufficiently for safe operation and related duties, passed 104-22 amid debate over safety, immigration concerns, and enforcement. House Bill 2474, offering political subdivisions an optional progressive design-build contracting method, passed 141-5. House Bill 3076, described as cleanup language exempting agricultural non-point sources from water permitting, passed 102-41 after sharp disagreement over environmental protections and DNR authority. House Bill 2436, dealing with animal abuse, neglect, impoundment, and related procedures, passed 88-54 after debate over due process and livestock/property rights. House Bill 2576, the annual naming/awareness bill, passed 140-3. House Bill 3175, “Mason’s Law,” allowing certain health-condition information to be shared with law enforcement through the Department of Revenue for traffic stops, passed 147-0. Before adjournment, the House announced that the Rules Committee would meet immediately on one Senate bill and that members should be prepared to consider additional measures upon return. The chamber then adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026.

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• salinity measurement, and you can see the graph comes from DEEC, the Department of Environmental Conservation
• But salt, or chloride, has a tendency to linger in the soil.
• it get better just because of the nature of the chemistry of the chloride and its interaction with soil
• 20:29.840> interaction<00:20:30.400> with<00:20:30.640> with<00:20:31.200> soil
• <00:20:31.520> and its uh interaction with with soil and its uh interaction with with soil

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Working under a permit authorized by the Florida Department of Wildlife and Conservation Commission,
• Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025. >> The clerk report the title of the bill.
• We need air quality testing, soil testing, and frequent health monitoring.
• Second, stabilize the lateral soil movement. While the 2012 overhaul stopped the pool...
• Proper drainage and soil stabilization are Drainage and soil stabilization are required to manage runoff

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• They are leading conservation efforts through the Florida Forever program.
• They are leading conservation efforts through the Florida Forever program.
• Conservation is made up of three basic principles: research, management, and enforcement.
• And third is our premier conservation law enforcement agency in the nation.
• Florida's disaster response due to the unique equipment that we use for our conservation mission.

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met to organize for the session, confirm a quorum, and hear introductory remarks from members about their districts and interests. Chair Esposito outlined the committee’s jurisdiction and budget overview, noting a total budget of about $7.2 billion, with major funding tied to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Citrus. She also described major cost drivers such as Everglades restoration, water quality, resiliency, land acquisition, and rural family lands, and asked members to review agency requests in small groups later in the process. Agency leaders then presented budget and program updates. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson emphasized department efficiency efforts, including IT modernization, staff reorganization, rural and family lands conservation, best management practices, Fresh From Florida marketing, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, and completion of the Connor Complex headquarters. DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert highlighted record investments in Everglades restoration, water quality projects, resilience grants, land acquisition, state parks, and enforcement. FWC Executive Director Roger Young discussed conservation research, fisheries and wildlife management, law enforcement, disaster response, and pressures from growth, boating, invasive species, and derelict vessels. Department of Citrus Executive Director Shannon Shep reviewed the industry’s decline due to hurricanes and citrus greening, current research and marketing efforts, and e-commerce campaigns to support Florida citrus sales. Members asked questions about citrus production declines, future replanting and therapies, rural family lands, PFOS cleanup, mangrove restoration, flooding and pump infrastructure, agricultural theft, and derelict vessel removal. Officials generally responded with updates, emphasized science-based management and enforcement, and in several cases said they would follow up with more detailed information later. No formal votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair directing members to provide feedback on agencies for further budget review and then adjournment.

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• At one time I represented the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and in
• At one time I represented the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and in
• At one time I represented the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and in
• At one time I represented the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and in
• At one time I represented the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and in perpetuity, it is conserved.
• lands stay in conservation.
• conserved the state of Florida was your farmer and your rancher.
• This conserved land do for us? Well, it helps with flooding.
• and not on our soil.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously. The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.

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• Cooperating agencies, in addition to the board, GLO, and TDEM, include the State Soil and Water Conservation
• The dams' safety is more the purview of the Commission on Environmental Quality and the Soil Conservation
• I encourage you, if you really want to learn, talk to a soil and water conservation guy. to talk to the
• NOAA pulls in all that data, the soil moisture, all that plays into it.
• The type of soil you have, the terrain, all that plays into those models.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• support activities that protect conserve support activities that protect conserve preserve<00:09
• <00:16:18.519> easements Restorations and conservation easements Restorations and conservation
• I was mistakenly put it to the Board of Water and Soil Resources, or BWSR, and I've been informed that
• I was mistakenly put it to the Board of Water and Soil Resources, or BWSR, and I've been informed that
• And Soil Resources and insert commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Something that I've heard from a lot of people in the conservation community is the need to have better
• protections in other conservation areas.
• Nature Conservancy. Thank you. Waves in support. Nature Conservancy.
• that land is former phosphate mining that contains low-level radiation naturally occurring in that soil
• ...in that soil.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met for its first meeting of session and heard four bills. HB 209, the State Parks Preservation Act, would limit development in state parks and require stronger public notice and participation for land management plan changes. Members discussed protections for cabins and existing lodging, and an amendment aligned the bill with the Senate and clarified conservation-based recreational uses. Support came from Audubon Florida, Nature Conservancy, and others, and the bill was reported favorably with committee substitute after a unanimous roll call. HB 143 would create a Florida Resilient Buildings Tax Credit for new construction and retrofits that meet LEED-based resiliency standards, with a new advisory committee under DBPR to help administer the program. An amendment moved the process under DBPR, added UCF and FIU to the advisory council, and made technical conforming changes. The bill drew supportive testimony from a Boca Raton city council member and was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one no vote. HB 295 would direct DEP to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan based on its 2020 recycling report, including education, market development, and recommendations for statutory changes. Testimony emphasized that the plan would be voluntary and would not impose costs or mandates on homeowners or businesses. The bill passed without amendments and was reported favorably. HB 585 would let owners of former phosphate mining lands record notice and obtain a Department of Health radiation survey to support a narrow defense against strict liability claims; an amendment clarified the notice content and limited the definition to mined lands, not gyp stacks. The bill drew extensive questions about notice, radiation thresholds, disclosure to buyers, and liability scope, but supporters from Mosaic, the Florida Chamber, and a health physicist argued it would improve transparency and help redevelop lands. It was reported favorably with committee substitute, with one soft yes and one no vote.

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• that is is acreage that is provided through purchases by the federal grant the water the water conservation

Bills: SB248, SB985, SB1307, SB1319, SB1405, SB1530, SB1919

Keywords: tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement, farm to school, school districts, Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, local producers, meat processors, reimbursement program, agriculture, nutrition, farmers, ranchers, local sourcing

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• would not qualify as conservation land.
• It does not mean that it's conserved.
• It does not mean that it's conserved.
• You call it conservation, but a percentage of that conservation should be preserved and be specific about
• I sell soil moisture sensors and provide services to them. I do grid soil sampling.

Bills: S0036, S0620, S0796, S0934, S1080, S1096, S1366, S1536, S1548, S1580, S1588, S1620, S1756, S7034, S7044

Keywords: nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, candidate qualifying, federal office, election integrity, regulatory compliance, political candidacy, veterinary medicine, telehealth, veterinary professional associate, animal health, public safety, access to veterinary services, payment bond exemption, Habitat for Humanity, Florida Forever Act, land acquisition

Summary: The committee first took up SB 354, the “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill, which creates a framework for large planned communities on at least 15,000 contiguous acres with 60% reserved area and a streamlined local review process. Senator McLean presented the bill and a strike-all amendment, and members raised concerns about local control, conservation enforceability, data centers, concurrency, multi-county projects, and whether reserve lands could later be converted. Audubon Florida and 1,000 Friends of Florida opposed the bill, arguing the conservation protections were not permanent enough and that the reserve areas could be changed later; small-county representatives also worried about tax-base impacts. Supporters argued the bill would better manage growth, preserve green space, and provide a more orderly alternative to sprawl. After debate, the committee voted to report the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 620 on candidate qualifying, which requires candidates for federal, state, county, district, judiciary, school, and school board offices to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship. Amendments added disclosure about whether federal candidates intend to trade stock if elected and adjusted 2026 congressional qualifying procedures in the event of redistricting, including a new qualifying window and petition rules. The bill was reported favorably after brief support from a member of the public and discussion about candidate vetting. The committee also reported favorably CS/CS/CS/SB 1452, a Department of Financial Services bill with amendments addressing My Safe Florida Home notices, condo pilot eligibility, firefighter hiring, unclaimed property, and related financial-services provisions. Next, the committee approved CS/CS/SB 1620, a school board members’ bill of rights. A substitute amendment narrowed the bill to access to records, fiscal transparency, and nondisclosure agreements, while preserving board members’ rights to timely documents, budget information, and public comment, and setting deadlines for records requests. Superintendents and a school board member testified in support, saying the bill clarifies roles and prevents board members from being frozen out. The committee also passed CS/HB 245, which replaces the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material”; one senator supported the terminology change but warned about preserving legal precedent and avoiding appellate issues. The committee then reported favorably SB 1548, an update to the Live Local affordable housing law expanding eligible sites and clarifying setbacks, airport proximity, and fair-housing protections. Finally, the committee took up the veterinary medicine bill creating veterinary professional associates. The bill allows trained master’s-level VPAs to perform limited veterinary services under a veterinarian’s supervision, and an amendment tightened the standard to immediate supervision on premises. Supporters said the measure would expand access to care, especially in rural areas with vet shortages, while opponents argued it added unnecessary regulation. After testimony from veterinary educators and others, the bill continued with support expressed by committee members, including praise for the direct-supervision amendment.

Bills: HB2013, HB2292, HB2334, HB2349, HB2350, HB2845, HCM2011

Keywords: air pollution, wildfires, environmental standards, public health, Arizona Revised Statutes, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, forest fire, brush removal, defensible space, community hardening, vegetation management, fire-resistant construction, wildland urban interface, WUI, insurance premium tax, property insurance, homeowners insurance, commercial property insurance