Video & Transcript Research : 'agriculture support'

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 3/23/26

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Snacks are always a good idea if you want the chair's full support.
  • 02.000><c> a</c><00:03:02.239><c> new</c> in support of creating a new in support of creating a new preventative
  • Department of Agriculture did not offer the DMC program in either fiscal year 24 or 25.
  • It is a tough business, but uh I would encourage its support.
  • Representative Nelson. able to help support uh the few new able to help support uh the few new dairy<
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I hope you'll support HF 44. Thank you.
  • <00:05:02.520><c> HF</c><00:05:02.960><c> 44</c><00:05:03.759><c> thank</c> support HF 44 thank support
  • I am testifying in support of HF 44.
  • to advancing food and agriculture.
  • land and agricultural production.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Continued support of the Board of Animal Health and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture needs to
  • The Board needs robust financial support for personnel and resources to ensure that Minnesota's agriculture
  • The Board needs robust financial support for personnel and resources to ensure that Minnesota's agriculture
  • The Board needs robust financial support for personnel and resources to ensure that Minnesota's agriculture
  • The Board needs robust financial support for personnel and resources to ensure that Minnesota's agriculture
Bills: HF601, HF271, HF1101, HF979
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Land & Resource Management Mar 13th, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • the commissioner's court to respond to a previous petition notice is considered an assumption of support
  • So I am in support of the bill. I'm for it because today we're speaking of just notice.
  • Our projects has a MUD or another type of special district, and we are in support. of this project.
  • I'm here to testify in support of House Bill 363.
  • And we support good government, and we support good collaboration, and this bill is a step to make sure
Bills: HB23, HB363, HB447, HB954, HB23
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Feb 24th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs will come to order.
  • It's an important bill concerning agricultural code.
  • I'm here in support of 5 65.
  • TWC supports a similar approach for water utilities.
  • And I appear before you today in support of Senate Bill 616.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA-AEN Public Hearing 02-11-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:08:50.320><c> and</c> stand on our testimony and support and stand on our testimony and support
  • </c> transportation, agriculture, so many. transportation, agriculture, so many.
  • </c> agriculture to stand on testimony. agriculture to stand on testimony.
  • Um, I support the Noar's testimony and I support my testimony as well as Clayton Kubos.
  • Uh, we we support his and the support.
Summary: The committees heard testimony on several measures related to wildlife, conservation, shoreline adaptation, and climate governance. On SB 2606, which would establish the Freshwater State Recreational Area Wildlife Sanctuary Corporation, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said it had concerns about employee eligibility and was not yet prepared to comment further on the bill’s ramifications. After testimony ended, a senator asked DLNR to follow up with more detail, and the department said it would relay the questions to leadership and respond later. No vote was taken on the measure during the excerpt. On SB 3253, which would create the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity to work with DLNR, the department said it supported the bill. In discussion, DLNR said Hawaii has not done anything like this before, described a similar model in New Zealand, and estimated that developing such a sanctuary could cost millions of dollars. Members also discussed whether the concept would fit with existing efforts such as Hakalau, and DLNR said the bill could apply to private or state lands depending on the site. No action was taken. The most extensive discussion was on SB 237, which would expand state and county authority to develop adaptation pathways for relocating infrastructure away from sea level rise and coastal flooding areas. DLNR supported the bill, saying it prioritizes public trust resources over economic development or private property. The Kahana Bay Steering Committee and the Shoreline Preservation Coalition opposed the measure, arguing it was too focused on managed retreat and should include a broader range of shoreline responses, such as erosion mitigation, groins, sand nourishment, and other interim protections. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it appreciated the bill’s intent but wanted broader language that would allow more tools in the toolbox. Members debated whether retreat is inevitable, whether different shorelines require different approaches, and whether the bill should be more flexible. No vote was taken. The final measure discussed was SB 3252, which would amend the powers and duties of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, create a coordinator position, and appropriate funds. The commission’s coordinator testified in support, while OPSD opposed the bill, saying it would remove the two cabinet-level co-chair positions, raise accountability concerns, and duplicate some of OPSD’s functions. In questioning, members debated whether the current commission structure has been effective, who would appoint or confirm the coordinator, and whether the bill would improve transparency and implementation. OPSD said it supported more statewide interdepartmental funding for climate planning and staffing, but had concerns about the proposed governance changes. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • In addition, M.E.Y. would like to utilize some of the increase to support our work around agriculture
  • Farm Bureau strongly supports the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council and their work
  • I appreciate the support from this group here. I've had a ton of support, and Mr.
  • Simply put, our agriculture program would not be where it is today without GreenSeam's advocacy and support
  • through the agriculture program opportunities that are possible thanks to GreenSeam's support.
Bills: HF711, HF653
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have 10 people in support of things.
  • ><c> people</c> people 10 people in support, four people people 10 people in support, four people opposed
  • If we truly represent their supporters.
  • to support Republican candidates.
  • Ashley</c><00:52:21.520><c> Tortilla</c> The next supporter is Ashley Tortilla The next supporter is
Bills: HB541, SB194
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Their success is a testament not only to their hard work but also to the support of their educators,
  • according to the tax commission, they have reported back that if individuals wanted to donate in support
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • I have really enjoyed listening to and supporting those who are giving their farewell address.
  • I really enjoyed listening to and supporting those who are giving their farewell addresses here lately
  • House Bill 3720 by Hall of the House and Heinz of the Senate, an act relating to agriculture.
  • So I don't think it's a secret to most that I'm a staunch school choice supporter.
  • What I would... ...most that I'm a staunch school choice supporter.
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and heard an invocation focused on “leading with the farewell,” followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a series of floor recognitions honoring guests and student groups. Presentations included the nurse of the day, Susan Hollingsworth, and multiple student champions and visitors, including the Clinton High School 4A hip hop state champions, Pryor High School’s Life Smarts state champions, the Elgin High School wrestling team, the Fort Gibson FFA livestock judging team, Putnam City North’s girls basketball champions, visiting students from Douglas, OSU environmental science graduate students, and Oklahoma Energy Resource Board teachers of the year. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 378, updating bail bondsman regulations, passed 77-3. SB 985, codifying the local food for school program in statute, passed 79-0. SB 1246, which would update and speed up DEQ permitting while preserving transparency, drew questions about agency outreach and environmental impacts; after a division vote on advancing the bill passed 30-28, the bill itself passed 81-0. Later, SB 1500 on pharmacy benefit managers passed 81-0, SB 1984 on osteopathic medicine passed 74-0, and SB 1644 creating a reporting mechanism for suspected alpha-gal syndrome passed 82-0. The House also adopted Senate amendments to HB 3720, the local food freedom bill, and passed it 81-0. HB 4118, the family caregiver credit, also passed 81-0 after the Senate amendment restored the title “Caring for Caregivers Act.” A motion was made to reject Senate amendments to HB 2992 and request conference. House Joint Resolution 1100, relating to OMES proposed major rule changes, was read on second reading and referred to administrative rules. A lengthy debate centered on an amendment to SB 1546, a teacher-related bill, which would expand the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Scholarship Fund tax credit to support the Strong Readers Act, the Oklahoma Math Proficiency Act, and certain capital projects for scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said it would encourage private investment in education and add instructional capacity; opponents argued it would favor wealthy private schools, do little for rural or high-poverty districts, and divert scholarship resources. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was advanced to final passage, with debate continuing at the end of the transcript.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • The department supports the measure and offers a number of amendments specific to ensuring that any agricultural
  • or are called agricultural or are called agricultural agricultural agricultural agricultural agricultural
  • </c> agricultural business. agricultural business.
  • </c><00:20:33.679><c> this</c> not support this we do not support this not support this we do not support
  • Thank you. >> Next up we have the Hoy Hotel Alliance in support. support. Um support.
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.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, thank you for your support of this bill.
  • So, with that, I hope you'll support as much today. Thank you. That concludes debate.
  • I don't think there'll be anybody in here that would not support that.
  • Senator, it's administered by the Department of Agriculture.
  • I think supporting families and dads is important. As you know, you're a dad of six.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Nelson, for being here and for your support of the bill.
  • Again, we're always in this discussion on child support.
  • But in Minnesota, child support is a very important issue.
  • So yes, child support is based... the child support amount is based on a set of guidelines.
  • I hope there will be ongoing support for this bill. Thank you.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/3/25 - Part 2

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just don't feel I can support this today. So thank you.
  • This office will help support level.
  • Is there any member any member support?
  • </c><00:51:10.480><c> based</c> use treatment, and other supports based use treatment, and other supports
  • Um your support of our bill statewide.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/3/25 - Part 1

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • I appreciate again the support, the discussion that we had, and Representative Thinky's support of this
  • </c><00:12:05.880><c> this</c> one I I just really can't support this one I I just really can't support
  • </c><00:51:25.520><c> program</c> support how the child support program support how the child support
  • </c><00:51:50.119><c> case</c> parties who have a child support case parties who have a child support
  • </c> the person who owes the child support the person who owes the child support and<00:53:30.280><c>
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Nance echoed support for the sponsor's amendment. Please support.
  • In my district, agriculture is the lifeblood of our state's rural economy.
  • talked about: foster kids, and those kids that really need support.
  • I hope that you will support this amendment. Thank you. Rep.
  • I do support this bill because I do support the trades.
Summary: The committee met on February 3 and considered several bills for possible executive session, with no public hearings. Members were told that House Bill 2538 would be heard later in the session, and no action was taken on House Bills 2422, 2427, or 2589 while amendments were still being worked on. The committee then reviewed House Bill 2438, which creates the Supporting Our Early Education Degree Seekers Scholarship for early childhood education students. A proposed substitute made the scholarship a yearly $10 million allocation from the GET account, capped administrative costs at $500,000, adjusted eligibility for students who already hold an associate degree, created a scholarship account, added a statute of limitations, and required notice to GET account holders. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 13-4, with supporters emphasizing early childhood educator shortages and opponents raising concerns about moving funds from GET accounts. The committee also advanced House Bill 2525, establishing a heritage orchard program at Washington State University. A proposed substitute removed requirements related to preserving orchards and propagating rare apple breeds, and an amendment added a null and void clause; the bill passed 17-0. House Bill 2586, which automatically qualifies Passport to Careers students for the Washington College Grant and aligns financial-need calculations with federal formulas, also passed unanimously. House Bill 2458, expanding Washington College Grant eligibility to certain non-degree credential programs, was amended to require the Student Achievement Council and the College Board to propose a maximum award amount; it passed 11-6 after debate over fiscal impacts and support for trades and certificate programs. House Bill 2474, concerning student consumer protections when institutions or programs close, was amended to narrow exemptions for certain private institutions, including Independent Colleges of Washington and Northwest Indian College, and to clarify teach-out and reimbursement rules. Supporters said it would better protect students when schools change materially or close, while opponents argued the guardrails were too restrictive for institutions; it passed 9-8. Finally, House Bill 2540, extending recertification intervals for emergency medical technicians from every three years to every six years after 10 years of Washington certification, passed 17-0, with supporters saying it would reduce redundant training while maintaining standards.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • We strongly support the intent of agrivoltaics within the agricultural district.
  • Support. Support. Support.
  • That's for agribusiness and support, Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
  • . support. support.
  • >> Actually, Melody Young cares. >> I'm in strong support of the agriculturally grown products and, of
Bills: SB2706, SB2320
Summary: The committees first heard SB 2371, which would prioritize lease offers on agrivoltaics parcels for beginning farmers, require annual compliance reports to DAB, authorize penalties for noncompliance, and allow solar facilities on certain agricultural lands. DAB, the State Energy Office, PUC, and Hawaii Farm Bureau generally supported the intent, while OPPSD recommended amendments to preserve agricultural lease affordability and strengthen food-production language. Members questioned whether the bill would meaningfully encourage solar on ag lands, whether beginning farmers would have enough information to use such parcels, and how the bill would interact with Land Use Commission review. The Farm Bureau said agrivoltaics remains challenging and largely in pilot form, and noted the Mililani project as a promising example of dual use. The committees voted to pass SB 2371 with amendments, with one member expressing a preference that it be opened to all farmers rather than only beginning farmers. The next measure, SB 2800, appropriates funds to DAB, DLNR, and ADC for acquisition, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems. All testifying agencies and the Farm Bureau supported the bill, and members pressed them for estimates of needed funding and the condition of existing systems. DAB cited major repair needs, including Waimea, Molokai, Kahuku, and Kawailoa, and said its backlog could total roughly $65 million; ADC estimated about $35 million for several systems; and DLNR said its current needs for three systems were about $35 million, with the largest cost tied to piping in Kekaha. The committees amended the bill to defer its effective date to July 1, 2050 and to blank out the appropriation amounts in the bill text, with the agencies’ requested amounts to be included in the committee report for consideration. SB 2800 then passed in AEN, Water and Land, and EIG. The final measure discussed was SB 2718, a food hub pilot program beginning in 2028 that would require state departments and UH to source 30% of certain food purchases from local agricultural products, create a nutrition- and ʻāina-based school program, and have DAT partner with a regional aggregator for Native Hawaiian staple crops. DAT, DOH, the Farm Bureau, Food Plus Policy Group, HAPA, and others supported the bill’s intent, while the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation opposed it, saying it is already struggling to meet the current local procurement percentage and faces procurement and quantity barriers, especially for staple items used daily. The testimony focused on whether agencies could realistically meet the higher local purchasing target and whether smaller farms could supply the needed volumes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Individualized home supports is a service that provides support to individuals.
  • </c> but a training and support service. but a training and support service.
  • c> 3375</c> Our supports also filed 3375 Our supports also filed 3375 as<00:22:07.120><c> amended,</c
  • </c> and the more intensive supports. and the more intensive supports.
  • </c> really need 7 hours of support that day. really need 7 hours of support that day.
Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469