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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
MN
Transcript Highlights:
what's <00:59:41.119>commonly Prairie Island owns what's commonly referred to as the Elk- for our community to continue to grow and thrive, we are looking into the future development of the Elk
- for our community to continue to grow and thrive, we are looking into the future development of the Elk
Bills:
HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050
Keywords:
HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
healthcare, WIC, community health, licensing, speech-language pathology, audiology, contract term limits, healthcare services, provider enrollment, disenrollment, premium payments, medical assistance, substance use disorders, mental health, children's mental health, early childhood, early intervention, consultation grants, Head Start, child care
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House agriculture panel lays over bill exempting elk from state's Cervidae importation ban Apr 8th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the breeding of elk here in Minnesota.
- the diversity and quality of elk the diversity and quality of elk produced<00:03:00.320>
in - While there has not been a case of CWD in Minnesota farmed elk in 17 years, the elk industry remains
- Elk are more naturally resistant to CWD Elk are more naturally resistant to CWD than<00:03:50.880>
- in 17 years, in Minnesota farmed elk in 17 years, the<00:04:18.880>
elk <00:04:19.120>industry
Summary:
Representative Heintzeman presented House File 4508, which would allow the importation of elk from other states into Minnesota to help address challenges facing the state’s elk breeding industry and improve herd genetics. The Minnesota Elk Breeders Association supported the bill, arguing that recent CWD-related import restrictions have effectively cut off access to outside breeding stock, hurt breeder numbers, and limited options for maintaining healthy, profitable herds. The group said elk are relatively resistant to CWD and that importation could be allowed under Board of Animal Health oversight.
The Minnesota DNR opposed the bill, saying there is no validated live test for CWD that can ensure incoming animals are disease-free and pointing to recent cases in other states where imported elk later tested positive. The DNR also said federal herd certification programs have not prevented spread of the disease and warned that responding to a new captive cervid detection can cost more than $500,000. Members then discussed broader issues around CWD testing, including frustration that a live test developed at the University of Minnesota has not been federally validated and whether Minnesota should pursue state or third-party validation.
Representative Heintzeman said the bill was intended to start a broader conversation and noted that the current proposal does not address the testing issue directly. After testimony and discussion, no vote was taken and House File 4508 was laid over.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/08/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
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Just <00:53:44.640>so elk. Thanks, Senator Rarick. Just so elk. - Elk<00:55:32.040>
depredation <00:55:32.600>presents <00:55:33.000>similar Elk depredation - >
about <00:55:47.600>lost Elk depredation isn't just about lost Elk depredation isn't - <00:55:55.359>
fence available funding for elk-related fence available funding for elk-related - Increasing funding for wolf and elk Increasing funding for wolf and elk depredation<00:56:26.960
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/26/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The wolf packs or the elk herds?
- Elk depredation is not in good position either.
- 2026 on top of all that current elk 2026 on top of all that current elk issues<00:04:59.800>
- So the amounts end up being greater for elk.
- So the amounts end up being greater for elk.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/18/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And that elk herd is also tied to our elk account, is also tied to our wolf account where we have, uh
- And that elk herd is also tied to our elk account, is also tied to our wolf account where we have, uh
- And that elk herd is also tied to our elk account, is also tied to our wolf account where we have, uh
- that helps pay the claims for the elk that helps pay the claims for the elk herds.<00:23:48.640>
- And that elk herd is also tied to our elk account, is also tied to our wolf account where we have, uh
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 087 Part 2 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Wolves keep elk herds healthy by removing vulnerable, sick, or old animals.
- Wolves keep elk herds healthy by removing vulnerable, sick, or old animals.
- Wolves keep elk herds healthy by Wolves keep elk herds healthy by removing<00:23:03.360>
vulnerable and <00:26:19.240>hunter In fact, elk populations and hunter In fact, elk populations- Texans moving in here and buying property to hunt elk.
Summary:
The House took up House Bill 1410, the state’s long appropriations bill for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches and their agencies and institutions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The committee first recessed and then adopted a motion to rise, report progress, and sit again later that day. The House also adopted a motion under House Rule 14 to limit debate on House Bill 1410 to one hour during special orders on April 10, 2026, by a vote of 40-20, with four excused and one absent.
During consideration of House Bill 1410, members debated Amendment J82/54A, which would require funding for wolf reintroduction to come from gifts, grants, and donations rather than general fund dollars. Supporters argued the state should not use taxpayer money for additional wolf reintroduction, especially during a budget crisis, and said rural ranchers and livestock producers are bearing the costs and impacts of wolves. They emphasized depredation concerns, the strain on rural communities, and the view that the reintroduction effort has been costly and poorly managed.
Opponents of the amendment said the funding line is part of broader wolf management, not just reintroduction, and argued the state has a legal obligation to carry out Proposition 114. They said gifts, grants, and donations are not a reliable funding source for that mandate and noted the program also supports conflict minimization efforts such as range riders. One speaker also defended the ecological role of wolves, citing their benefits to ecosystems, elk management, and biodiversity. The transcript does not show a final vote on the amendment before the excerpt ends.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The goal is to ensure long-term sustainability of elk while protecting landowners.
- They'll analyze the elk population size, health, disease risk, and genetic diversity.
- The goal is to grow that elk herd and to see a healthy herd of elk.
- And so you know, with with elk and with servidays, you have a risk of disease.
- or a viewable herd of elk, so that people will actually want to come into this state.
Bills:
SB65, SB248, SB330, SB378, SB844, SB1330, SB1410, SB1475, SB1476, SB1565, SB1618, SB1623, SJR39, SJR47, SB2084, SB1655, SB1679, SB2174, SB1775, SB1873, SB1204, SB1884, SB1916, SB1937, SB1447, SB1500, SB2007, SB2074, SB1944, SB2018, SB1984, SB2026, SB2045, SB2049, SB2062, SB2112, SB2118, SB2127, SB2134, SB2135, SB2139, SB2154, SB1195
Keywords:
SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/17/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Elk are allowed to move deer around.
- Elk are serviced and we're moving elk around, and the government can move elk freely, but deer farmers
- <00:03:10.400>
or equipment like to move elk or equipment like to move elk or >> uh< - <00:03:24.480>
when better habitat conditions for elk when better habitat conditions for elk - more time to physically move elk. more time to physically move elk.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- Here we are doing it again in elk. This is a brand new paper in elk.
- So we went in, we did it with elk. It works exactly the same.
- This is a study on elk.
- That genetic feature is the equivalent of codon 96 in elk.
- And now I'm doing it on elk.
Keywords:
farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, hunting regulations, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation, commercial hunting, raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, 914, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- for crop or fence damage caused by elk.
- In a similar way, the elk damage.
- <00:34:46.399>
An or fence damage caused by elk. An or fence damage caused by elk. - they're accurately uh assessed as elk they're accurately uh assessed as elk damage.<00:38:04.800
- Thank you. elk claims and $23,000 worth of wolf elk claims and $23,000 worth of wolf claims<00:40:36.160
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (7-24-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- property that's in the heart of the elk property that's in the heart of the elk zone<00:32:27.440
- We've also done a lot of elk habitat work in partnership with the department and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- We've also done a lot of elk habitat work in partnership with the department and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- <00:46:05.960>
We Mountain Elk Foundation and others. - We Mountain Elk Foundation and others.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:26
Approval of Minutes 00:02:27
LIHEAP Presentation and Public Hearing 00:02:42
Conservation Opportunities in Kentucky 00:29:52, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up a public hearing and presentation on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Shannon Hall of the Department for Community Based Services and Rick Baker of Community Action Kentucky explained that LIHEAP is a 100% federally funded block grant that helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills, avoid utility disconnects, and support weatherization. They outlined the program’s components, eligibility limits, seasonal application periods, and recent participation figures, including tens of thousands of households served through the summer cooling, fall subsidy, winter crisis, and spring subsidy components. They also described weatherization priorities, the partnership with Kentucky Housing Corporation, and the role of Community Action agencies in administering the program statewide.
Members asked about Assurance 16, the balance between need and available funding, summer cooling assistance, weatherization measurement, renter versus homeowner participation, and whether federal changes could affect LIHEAP. Hall and Baker said Assurance 16 supports energy-burden reduction through education, case management, and conservation strategies; that funding has generally been sufficient in recent years but crisis funds have sometimes been exhausted quickly in the past; and that summer assistance is primarily electric utility support. They also said weatherization uses return-on-investment testing and that Kentucky still has a large backlog of homes needing service. On federal funding, they said the recently passed federal bill did not directly cut LIHEAP, but future appropriations could still affect it, and any major reduction could leave a gap the state might need to consider filling. The committee approved the minutes and later approved the LIHEAP finding of fact; no members of the public signed up to testify.
After concluding LIHEAP, the committee heard a presentation from Heather Jeff of The Nature Conservancy on conservation opportunities in Kentucky. She described the organization’s voluntary land-protection work and highlighted the Cumberland Forest project, a conservation easement on about 55,000 acres in Bell, Knox, and Leslie counties supported in part by a $3.875 million state appropriation. She also reported on mine-land reforestation, elk habitat work, and the rapid allocation of a $2 million appropriation for the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund. Jeff emphasized the economic value of conservation for tourism, hunting and fishing, agriculture, forestry, bourbon, and flood protection, and said the group is finalizing a Kentucky conservation needs assessment and related feasibility research.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee, February 17, 2026 - AM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- This is like— I think it's elk unit five and six out here that are 95% private property.
- Um, elk are probably a one animal unit.
- Under the current formula, I believe that an elk is deemed to be 50% or, don't hold me to the number,
- Under the current formula, I believe that an elk is, for example, deemed to be 50% or, don't hold me
- You know, I have lost an elk before. It was the second elk I ever shot.
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
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate and House Tax Policies Discussion Group - 05/06/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- associated building costs for construction of a new fire station in Elk River.
- associated building costs for construction of a new fire station in Elk River.
- associated building costs for construction of a new fire station in Elk River.
- Elk River. Elk River.
- Uh 46 81 Nevatney Elk River. 40 53 Patty Uh 46 81 Nevatney Elk River. 40 53 Patty Anderson<00:37:19.000
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I'm a member of the Broken Arrow Elks.
- We are recognizing not only the Broken Arrow Elks but the state Elks and national Elks.
- The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, known as the Elks Lodge, is a civic organization founded
- The Elks focus on supporting veterans, helping the state Elks associations accomplish their charitable
- The Elks Antlers program is a youth-focused civic organization sponsored by the Elks, promoting support
Bills:
HB3257, HB3176, HB3544, HB3619, HB3546, HB1782, HB2293, HB4358, HB3081, HB3983, HB3790, HJR1023, HB4139, HB3297, HB3041, HB3673, HB4105, HB3338, HB3048, SR33, SCR21, SCR20, HB4030, HB4031, HB4032, HB4034, HB4036, HB4037, HB4038, HB4040, HB4041, HB4042, HB4043, HB4045, HB4046, HB4047, HB4048, HB4044, HB4050, HB4051, HB4052, HB4053, HB4054, HB4056, HB4057, HB4071, HB4065, HB4067, HB4072, HB2992, HB4338, HB4170
Keywords:
veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, social AI companions, minors, emotional attachment, safety protocols, civil penalties, parental controls, geographic information
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank our colleague, not only from Elk Grove, but our colleague from NDO.
- You know, I shared with our colleague from Elk Grove.
- I want to thank my colleague from Elk Grove for bringing this again this year.
- To my colleague from Elk Grove, actually, I happen to be in the members lounge.
- Member from Elk Grove, Rockland, what a beautiful day to acknowledge our beautiful kids.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank my colleague from Elk Grove for bringing this again this year.
- I want to leave with one last comment to my colleague from Elk Grove.
- I just wanted to say, first of all, to the member from Elk Grove, I'm very thankful for this.
- A member from Elk Grove, Rocklin, what a beautiful day to acknowledge our beautiful kids.
- Now, to my colleague from Elk Grove, your fear is powerful. Your fortitude is palpable.
Summary:
The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions, including unanimous consent requests and a re-referral of AB 506. The chamber then moved through a series of guest introductions and second-reading items before taking up several resolutions recognizing awareness days and cultural observances.
Members adopted ACR 41 on Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Day and HR 24 on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month after extensive bipartisan remarks focused on family experiences, inclusion, bullying, funding for services, and support for people with disabilities. The Assembly also adopted ACR 48 recognizing Women in STEM Day, ACR 49 recognizing California STEM Robotics Day, HR 18 celebrating Nauruze, and ACR 2 marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Each resolution drew co-authors and supportive comments from members across the aisle.
The body then debated and passed AB 248, which would remove the state wage cap on county jail inmate labor and allow counties more discretion; supporters framed it as local control and rehabilitation, while opponents argued it would raise costs and conflict with voter sentiment. The Assembly also passed AB 100, a budget-process measure moving a large package of bills to the Senate, and used a substituted roll call for the remaining related bills. Consent calendar items were approved, and the chamber concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric Lopez, Johnny D. Giles, and Roger Diamond, before adjourning until March 24, 2025.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Transcript Highlights:
- Bob is the National Government Relations for the chair of the Elks. Thank you.
- Government relations for the chair of the Elks.
- As a member of the Quincy Lodge of Elks, I’ve seen firsthand how much they give back.
- care and Elks share.
- As a full disclosure, a proud Elk in Fall River. Thank you for leading the organization.
Summary:
The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, chaired by Rep. Carole Fiola and Sen. Barry Finegold, held a lengthy hearing on a range of gambling-related bills. Testimony first focused on H. 496 to allow the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to authorize Plain Ridge Park Casino to add table games and more slot machines. Supporters, including Rep. Jeffrey Roy, Sen. Finegold, Rep. Barry R. Finegold, Rep. Brian Vaughn, and Plainville officials, argued the change was needed to keep Massachusetts gaming dollars from flowing to Rhode Island, protect jobs, and preserve local tax revenue. They described Plain Ridge as a strong community partner and cited host-community benefits such as municipal infrastructure projects and local aid. Opponents or skeptical witnesses later argued that expanded gambling, especially online, would increase harm and cannibalize existing casinos and local economies.
The committee also heard testimony on bills related to sports betting restrictions and online gambling. Sen. John Keenan presented a “Better Health Act” proposal to ban prop bets and in-play bets, require affordability checks, prohibit hosts, raise the sports betting excise tax, expand funding for problem-gambling services, and increase research and data sharing. He and supporters framed the bill as a public-health response to addiction, suicide, bankruptcy, and other harms. Rep. David Nangle, speaking from personal experience with gambling addiction, strongly opposed internet gaming, warning that it would intensify addiction and expose children and families to 24/7 gambling on phones. In contrast, Rep. David Moradian and industry witnesses supported H. 4431 to legalize and regulate internet gaming, arguing it would bring illegal activity into a regulated market, generate new revenue, and include consumer protections such as age verification, deposit limits, self-exclusion, and responsible-gaming tools.
The committee also took testimony on H. 4238, which would expand fundraising options for fraternal organizations, especially the Elks. Rep. Bruce Ayers and Elks representatives said the bill would help lodges raise money for scholarships, veterans’ services, and community programs after COVID-related losses and declining membership. On H. 480, Rep. Kathleen LaNatra, Rep. Badger, and representatives of veterans organizations and gaming-machine operators urged allowing qualified veterans groups to participate in certain video gaming activity, saying it would provide a sustainable revenue source to keep posts open and support veterans’ services. Dr. Rachel Volberg testified that expanding gambling, especially online gambling and slot machines at veterans organizations, would likely increase gambling harm, and she urged stronger harm-prevention measures, data reporting, and research funding. Other witnesses, including anti-gambling advocates and industry representatives, sharply disagreed over whether legalization would reduce illegal gambling or worsen addiction and social costs. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- According to the numbers provided by the Board of Animal Health, we lost 26% of our elk operations in
- Breeders Association a Minnesota elk Breeders Association a Cher<00:58:32.880>
Anderson <00:58 - owners have faced due to Minnesota elk owners have faced due to the<00:58:42.960>
laws <00:58: - The Elk Run case was in 2009, so it's probably several years after, and the 10 years might have even
- Brenda Harop with the Minnesota Elk Breeders Association.
Keywords:
HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy