Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 216, Oct. 23, 2025; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210; 2 April, 2025: 9:30 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210; 27 March, 2025: 1:30 PM, 925, all

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210; 4 March, 2025: 1:00 PM, 925, all

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 409, 26 February, 2025; 9:30 A.M., 925, all

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 113, 5 February, 2025; 1:00 P.M., 925, all

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 216, 30 January, 2025; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 409, 30 January, 2025; 1:00 P.M., 925, all

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• There is no state funding. So, Madam Chair, Senator, and Ms.
• And the funding of the... ...to DFA for New Mexico Finance Authority's Water Project Fund.
• And we have currently available $334 million to fund projects.
• We do oversee the Water Project Fund as well as the Colonias Infrastructure Project Fund and the Drinking
• Madam Chair and Senator Rizel, the funding goes to the Acequia and Ditch Infrastructure Fund at the Interstate

Bills: SB154, SB187, SB193, SM3

Keywords: insurance, wildfire, flood damage, natural disasters, property coverage, water projects, appropriation, New Mexico, finance authority, infrastructure, New Mexico Finance Authority, funding, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law

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• the country that affirmed over and over that this practice is not ok and it contaminates farm and ranch
• We don't use petty cash fund, and we don't need petty cash funds anymore.
• Obviously, we know the CLO is a big contributor to our school funding and others.
• this fund.
• You'll notice with the stabilization fund and with the concurrent enrollment fund, there's no mandate

Bills: HB3126, HB3177, HB3311, HB3465, HB3786, HB3915, HB4333, HB4476, HB3403

Keywords: education funding, concurrent enrollment, school aid, Oklahoma State Regents, permanent school funds, higher education, revolving fund, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, community development, infrastructure, economic development, local government, financing, pooled finance, Oklahoma Emission Reduction

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• Senate Bill 2843 mandates a comprehensive study to evaluate the effectiveness of current Parks and Wildlife's
• Brain Institute, and Texas A&M Veterinary College. with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department using
• The bill requires the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to hold public hearings. and provide an online
• I would like to have Parks and Wildlife come up as a resource witness on this and Mr. True.
• I'm the Wildlife Division Director for Texas Parks and Wildlife, and I'm testifying neutral.

Bills: SB2031, SB2386, SB2476, SB2801, SB2843, SB2844, SB2846, SB2885

Keywords: deer breeding, chronic wasting disease, wildlife management, release site, landowner rights, TCEQ, environmental quality, administrative actions, public notice, legislative oversight, water supply, Angelina and Neches River Authority, ownership transfer, public utilities, Certificate of Convenience and Necessity, SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial

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• There was a desire to raise those caps and remove that, but that got amended, with no effect on the caps
• This is just currently funding, so we're not decreasing their funding, we're not increasing the funding
• , we're leaving the funding exactly the same as it has been.
• Probably will be coming to your office and talking with you, and we'll have a picture on the grand staircase

Bills: SB1390

Keywords: gross production tax, oil and gas, natural gas, casinghead gas, oil revenue, tax apportionment, revenue sharing, county highway fund, school funding, average daily attendance, general revenue fund, revenue stabilization fund, county bridge and road improvement, state transportation fund, preserving and advancing county transportation fund, education funding, higher education, student aid, tourism funding, conservation funding

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• The 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan set a target of creating five new state parks or recreation
• State parks are our responsibility to fund as legislators, and all of our constituents use these treasured
• I have a testifier here from the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota to give some brief remarks.
• I'm with the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota.
• The **Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan**, the **Downtown Master Plan**, and the **City Comprehensive

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• Bonding funds would be used to build out a five-acre central plaza and community park next to the transit
• The 25-year parks and trail legacy plan set a target of creating five new state parks or recreation areas
• Um, I have a testifier here from the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota to give some brief remarks
• I'm with the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota.
• a amazing trail head up there, wonderful<01:10:46.560> parks,<01:10:47.199> and<01:10:

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• It has to do with the establishment of a trail called the True Grit Trail in honor of the book and the
• And there's some towns in and around southeast Oklahoma.
• Did we create a revolving fund last year and funded for I think it was Waation improvements?
• a portion off the top of our roaddes fund went to fund way stations.
• And meeting adjourned.

Bills: HB1411, HB2980, HB3015, HB3147, HB3277, HB3323, HB3443, HB3882

Keywords: True Grit Trail, Oklahoma, tourism, signage, Department of Transportation, state parks, historical sites, economic development, motor vehicles, insurance, registration, verification, law enforcement, electronic credentials, Service Oklahoma, digital identification, data protection, driver's license, special license plates, Route 66

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• But we had planned for a long runway of stability and not hitting our general fund because we think the
• But we influxed all this money into payroll, and the pension funds are getting driven down.
• We influxed all this money into payroll, and the pension funds are getting driven down.
• And I just don't want our tax dollars going to fund races against me.
• , and they're willing to back a lot of this funding-wise.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• There's a little bit of a fray about House Bill 2 and what happened to the 1%.
• And remember, if you're making under $50,000, we're paying 100% of that.
• And so 1% we have to do 80-20 for teachers. And so 1%. We have to do 80-20 for teachers.
• And so 1% just did not make sense with what we had to do with child care and everything else.
• When do you anticipate doing the bill for the university fund? I don't know, we'll see.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• These bills were discussed and debated, and based on the funds generated by SB 151, we have approximately
• a fund and created sort of the mechanism to do that.
• And it says recurring general fund.
• And then at the bottom, the next-to-the-last line, you've got a general fund.
• they would be eligible for funding in that student life and housing category.

Bills: SB151, HB8, SB177

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• The tourism and convention marketing fund, the 1% funds administered by the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage
• It also funds our regional marketing and matching funds program.
• marketing and matching funds program marketing and matching funds program last<00:07:25.400>
• This funding is providing significant, much-needed work to our state parks, and we can already see the
• > include Greenbow and other Parks will include Greenbow and other Parks will include new<00:35

Keywords: Reuploaded to restore full meeting 00:13 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:14 Approval of Minutes 01:40 Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet 27:44 Department of Parks 59:23 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. Members then heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% tourism marketing fund. Witnesses explained that the fund supports statewide tourism promotion, advertising, research, regional marketing, and matching grants to local tourism commissions, and that it cannot be used for capital construction. They reported that the General Assembly and governor increased appropriations in the 2024 session, adding $3 million in FY25 and $7 million in FY26, and set aside funding for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative. Tourism officials emphasized that Kentucky tourism is a major economic driver, citing 2023 figures of $13.8 billion in economic impact, 79.3 million visitors, $9.7 billion in direct spending, more than 95,000 jobs supported, and nearly $1 billion in state and local tax revenue. They said the department now uses targeted digital and over-the-top advertising in selected domestic and international markets, with 62% of media placements digital and 80% of the budget spent out of state. Members asked about market selection, how the department measures return on investment, and what attracts visitors from places such as Dallas, Orlando, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.; officials said research shows a mix of family visits, outdoor recreation, and varied Kentucky offerings, and that 81% of overnight visitors are repeat visitors. They also discussed the potential impact of tariffs and trade tensions on bourbon-related tourism and international visitation, especially from Canada, and officials said they were monitoring the situation with U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA. The committee then heard from Kentucky State Parks officials on capital projects funded through HJR 76, HJR 56, and House Bill 6. They said they are providing quarterly project reports and have been meeting regularly with the Finance Cabinet’s engineering and contract staff. The presentation focused on campground utilities, broadband, and structural upgrades, including $40 million for campground improvements across the park system, with completed bathhouse renovations at Barren River and Nolin Lake and additional projects underway or in planning. Officials said the work is based on camper survey feedback, such as requests for better Wi-Fi, sewer and electric upgrades, frost-free spigots, and improved site layouts, and noted that the My Old Kentucky Home campground project is under construction and expected to be completed by spring 2026.

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• about state parks and why there were no inner-city state parks.
• So I think Andy Sampson was the head of Texas Parks... ...Parks and Wildlife at the time, and so we started
• And so what this bill does is create a state park in the inner city of Houston.
• apply for the major events funds, and have any of them applied? Is this necessary?
• This year, we will fund two projects, one in Luling and one in Gonzales.

Bills: HB370, HB738, HB2935, HB3227, HB4103, HB5259, SB519, SB1350, SB1247, SB1248, SB2112, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR59, HCR109, HCR111, HCR135, SCR6

Keywords: HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation