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• Cotton, wool, mohair, horses, sheep, goats, hay, and the list goes on and on.
• We've had several groups reach out to us regarding the vast decline of the native bighorn sheep in an
• Obviously, these aoudads have carried diseases that have vastly eliminated the bighorn sheep.
• But they carry what we call MOV, which is detrimental to bighorn sheep.
• We can address this through medical intervention and the propagation of more bighorn sheep that could

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Now that we have been successful at cloning other things—in 1996, they cloned a sheep.
• I know you mentioned I've heard about the cloning of the sheep and all, but even the sheep, there's a
• different sheep and it's not a real one when they clone them.
• I know the sheep was done in 1996. So this research has been in place that long. 1996. Yes, ma'am.
• A sheep. Her name was Dolly. What was it? Dolly. D O L L Y. I'm assuming so. Uh, D O L L Y. Okay.

Bills: HJR 99, HB 1399, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HCR 35, SB 14, HB 12, HB 1522, HB 422, HB 675, HB 204, HB 748, HB 912, HJR 99, HB 1399, HB 1400, HB 1094, HB 365, HB 1109, HB 647, HCR 35, HCR 123, HCR 124, HR 57, HR 87, HR 111, HR 228, HR 230, HR 322, HR 624, HR 625, HR 626, HR 627, HR 628, HR 630, HR 631, HR 634, HR 635, HR 636, HR 637, HR 638, HR 639, HR 640, HR 645, HR 646, HR 648, HR 649, HR 651, HR 652, HR 653, HR 654, HR 664, HR 665, HR 668, HR 675, HR 676, HR 678, HR 679, HR 680, HR 683, HR 686, HR 688, HR 689, HR 694, HR 695, HR 697, HR 698, HR 699, HR 472, HR 622, HR 632, HR 633, HR 643, HR 655, HR 657, HR 660, HR 661, HR 662, HR 663, HR 667, HR 670, HR 674, HR 681, HR 682, HR 696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• Looking at our regional offices, our headquarters here in Cheyenne, and then also the Big Horn Sheep
• Um, and so that is, Cheyenne, and then also the Big Horn Cheyenne, and then also the Big Horn Sheep<00
• <00:02:10.959> Um,<00:02:11.280> so<00:02:11.599> pretty Sheep Center out of
• Um, so pretty Sheep Center out of Dubo.
• We do have one field office in Buffalo, and then most likely the Big Horn Sheep Center in Dubois.

Bills: SF0024

Keywords: lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• And like scrapie, we stop scrapie in sheep.
• And like scrapie, we stop scrapie in sheep.
• We should be treated no differently than cattle, hogs, swine, sheep—you name it.
• We should be treated no differently than cattle, hogs, swine, sheep—you name it.
• We should be treated no differently than cattle, hogs, swine, sheep—you name it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative Schultz's constituent has a thriving business of renting out 2,500 sheep every year to
• a thriving business of renting<00:09:40.560> out<00:09:41.440> 2500<00:09:42.320> sheep
• every year to go renting out 2500 sheep every year to go graze<00:09:44.399> the<00:09:44.640
• <00:09:50.000> than<00:09:50.160> you money doing this with sheep than you money doing
• this with sheep than you could<00:09:50.399> possibly<00:09:50.720> make,<00:09:50.959

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There are 125 sheep and five dogs in a flock. How old is the shepherd? How old is the shepherd?
• There are 125 sheep and five dogs in a flock. How old is the shepherd?
• So knowing how many sheep and how many sheep and how old is...
• So knowing how many sheep and how many dogs doesn't tell you how old someone is?
• There's nothing to do with the sheep. Yeah, it doesn't even mention.

Summary: The Education Postsecondary Committee held its first meeting and focused on state university centers and institutes, with an overview from the Board of Governors on how the more than 500 centers and institutes across Florida’s public universities are categorized, overseen, and reported. The Board described three categories: state-level centers, legislatively established centers, and university-established centers. Members were told universities must maintain policies, notify the Board of changes, publish public inventories, and submit annual reports and compliance certifications. Senator Harrell asked about funding sources and whether underperforming centers are reviewed for elimination; the response was that funding varies by center and that universities decide whether to maintain or disband centers under their own policies, with annual reporting and audit findings shared with the Board. Four university presentations followed. Florida Atlantic University highlighted its Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology, describing research in marine-derived drug discovery, genomics, imaging, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and ocean sustainability, along with spin-off institutes and partnerships that have generated significant grant and contract support. FIU presented its Center of Excellence for Hurricane Damage Mitigation and Product Development, emphasizing the Wall of Wind facility, hurricane and water intrusion testing, code and product innovation, insurance modeling, and future expansion toward higher wind speeds and flood simulation. Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute described work in advanced materials, aerospace composites, sensors, nanocomposites, and AI-enabled materials development, along with patents, industry partnerships, and new facilities tied to economic development. The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning outlined its work on teacher professional learning, literacy, New Worlds Reading, tutoring, and mathematics supports, including microcredentials, statewide book distribution, and early results showing improved reading confidence and growth. Members generally praised the centers for their research, commercialization, workforce development, and education impacts. Senator Jones and Senator Harrell commended the Lastinger Center’s literacy work and the broader return on investment from these programs, while Senator Berman noted the value of the synergies across institutions. The chair emphasized that future funding requests should clearly show measurable success, commercialization, and statewide impact. The committee then adjourned without any formal votes on legislation.

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• to go to to come and pre-check our sheep.
• go to to come and pre check our sheep. go to to come and pre check our sheep. they<00:19:59.440>
• , being available to pre check the sheep, being available to pre check the sheep, which<00:36:35.359
• Pretty common in sheep and goats. We've had it in Wyoming.
• I have the sheep, and then we have some milk cows now. And I said, "What would you do?"

Keywords: 916, all

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• We also graze one of the largest flocks of sheep east of the Mississippi and have two patents where we
• We also graze one of the largest<00:28:18.320> sheeps<00:28:18.720> of<00:28:19.039>
• flocks<00:28:19.440> of<00:28:19.520> sheep<00:28:20.240> east largest sheeps
• of flocks of sheep east largest sheeps of flocks of sheep east of<00:28:20.640> the<00:28:20.799
• Stockton will support roughly 4,000 ewes and lambs, an increase of 12% in Alabama sheep production and

Bills: HB542, HB566, SB270, HB618, HB617, HB542, HB566, SB270, HB618, HB617

Keywords: HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services

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• <00:19:19.360> understands understands goats and sheep understands understands goats and sheep
• The New sheep and other livestock.
• Um two horses, sheep, dogs total.
• actually take turns guarding the sheep actually take turns guarding the sheep if<04:41:40.798>
• with their sheep. with their sheep. >> Oh,<05:19:06.638> okay. >> Oh, okay.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee held an open work session on HB 1766-FN, a bill addressing cruelty to livestock, and focused on proposed language changes from the Department of Agriculture. Assistant State Veterinarian Nathan Harvey, speaking for the commissioner, explained concerns about the term “imminent danger,” arguing that the bill should allow seizure based on probable cause when an animal is starving or has a life-threatening condition, rather than tying action too closely to whether the owner is arrested. The department also proposed language on “extreme suffering” that would require euthanasia if the cost of treatment would exceed the allowable reimbursement amount under AGR rules, though members immediately raised concerns about using a dollar limit to require euthanasia. The department further suggested clarifying who may participate in investigations by allowing the state veterinarian or a designate, and noted that the current draft could be read too narrowly. Members discussed the $5,000 emergency care cap in the rules, with Josh Marshall confirming it is an aggregate emergency veterinary care limit. Several legislators said they were uncomfortable changing the bill from “may” to “shall” euthanize, arguing that treatment costs vary widely by species and condition and that a fixed monetary threshold could be too rigid. Representative Bixby also raised a separate concern that the bill’s language may be broader than intended and could apply to all animals rather than livestock only. The department agreed the bill should be limited to livestock and suggested using existing statutory definitions or adding a new section to make that clear. The discussion also turned to humane societies and other organizations that might investigate complaints or board seized animals. A representative from a humane organization said the groups with expertise in care often also have expertise useful to investigations, and that removing them entirely could be impractical because only a few facilities in the state can provide boarding. Members and witnesses explored alternative language that would allow for-profit and nonprofit organizations to participate in either the investigation or the care of livestock, but not both, to avoid conflicts of interest while preserving needed expertise. No votes were taken; the work session ended with agreement to consult the Office of Legislative Services and the department to refine the bill before the next meeting.

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• We raise pigs, chickens, cattle, and sheep.
• chickens uh in the forest we raised pigs chickens uh cattle<00:04:04.239> and<00:04:04.720> sheep
• um<00:04:06.200> our<00:04:06.360> family<00:04:06.640> started cattle and sheep
• um our family started cattle and sheep um our family started our<00:04:07.079> operation<00:04

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Every year I teach about sheep and how we eat them and their wool and what we use them for.
• sheep and how sheep year I teach about sheep and how sheep um um um how<00:55:35.600> we<00:55
• Um, Cheyenne does sheep. I do the cattle. So, these kids are for first graders.
• Um Cheyenne does sheep. I do the cattle. Um Cheyenne does sheep. I do the cattle.
• ,<00:59:11.360> goats, and petting cows and sheep, goats, and petting cows and sheep, goats

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:24 Approval of September 18, 2025 Minutes: 00:02:03 Discussion on the Condemnation of Agricultural Land: 00:03:12 Discussion on the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative: 00:50:00 Adjournment: 01:19:10, 958, all

Summary: The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value. Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict. Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.

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• Just like a cow or sheep, it could be through an open wound, nasal discharge during the night while you're
• We could do that even in sheep and horses and other animals. They've been pretty successful.
• Because not only to the livestock, the cattle industry, and the sheep and the goats, but the wildlife
• The size of the animal, of course, very little for sheep or goats; it doesn't take much at all.
• Five million sheep and goats.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• The New sheep and other livestock.
• Um two horses, sheep, dogs total.
• actually take turns guarding the sheep actually take turns guarding the sheep if<04:41:40.798>
• have to have guard dogs with my sheep have to have guard dogs with my sheep 247.<04:41:47.760>
• with their sheep. with their sheep. >> Oh,<05:19:06.638> okay. >> Oh, okay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• How would a person get infected just, just like a cow or a sheep or anything else.
• So we could do that even in sheep and horses and other animals. They've been pretty successful.
• when they know the threat that it is, because not only the livestock, the cattle industry, and the sheep
• Of course, it's very, very little for for sheep or goat, doesn't take much at all.
• Um, regardless, which susceptible animal you're talking about sheep, goat, horse, cow, chicken, um, by

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• about the about the sheep sector and some<00:35:00.880> ideas<00:35:01.280> that<00:35
• Uh, from sheep to including Wyoming.
• My students have been studying our local bighorn sheep herd.
• My students have been studying our local bighorn sheep herd.
• My students have been studying our local bighorn sheep herd.

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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• My great-grandfather and great-grandfather were sheep herders, and they built sheep corrals at Promise
• Sheep herds from all over would be there to share their own.
• And we're a great-s And they built sheep corrals at Promise Rock.
• The sheep herders from all over would be there to share their sheep.
• The folks in Henryville and Canningville and Panguich herded thousands of sheep.

Keywords: 985, all

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• So today we are back with a work session on HB 396, relative to the processing of beef cows, swine, sheep
• and<00:04:20.880> goats<00:04:21.120> at<00:04:21.359> facilities swine, sheep
• , and goats at facilities swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not<00:04:22.320> certified<00
• The stone walls that we see on our drives home, those were sheep pastures.
• The stone walls that we see on our drives home, those were sheep pastures.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a work session and then executive session on HB 396, which would allow processing of beef cows, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by USDA. Representative Comtois presented a revised amendment after prior drafting issues were corrected. The changes narrowed the bill to cuts of meat rather than meat food products, clarified labeling for amenable and non-amenable species, removed an exemption from federal law, struck a seasonal date range at Representative Bixby’s request, and reinstated a previously removed section. Supporters said the amendment now had clearer language and better safeguards, while some members still expressed reservations about the underlying policy. Testimony from DHHS food safety officials emphasized that the department does not inspect custom-exempt facilities and would have little oversight unless there were a complaint or foodborne outbreak. They noted concerns about removing the September 1 to April 30 date range, explaining it had been included in the original bill because of temperature and storage concerns for large animals, and they also said the amendment appeared to focus documentation requirements on bison, elk, and red deer. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the proposal would create food safety risks, whether farmers should instead be educated and helped to aggregate processing capacity, and whether the bill would expose farmers, retailers, and restaurants to federal enforcement risk. Rob Johnson of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau said the organization had recently voted down a policy opposing state regulations that would allow uninspected meat sales at retail, and he said he needed to consult further with Farm Bureau leadership before taking a position on HB 396. He suggested the bill should use the broader term “dairy and beef cattle” rather than “beef cows” for consistency. Supporters argued the bill would help small farmers, expand local food access, and reflect an intrastate policy choice despite conflict with federal law. The committee then moved into executive session and voted to approve amendment 2025-3090H, with members stating they would likely have different views on the bill itself.

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• Israelites to go out and commit genocide on other communities, ordering them to slaughter cats, dogs, sheep
• slaughter communities, ordering them to slaughter cats,<00:04:09.040> dogs,<00:04:09.439> sheep
• ,<00:04:09.920> goats,<00:04:11.280> uh<00:04:11.920> babies, cats, dogs, sheep
• , goats, uh babies, cats, dogs, sheep, goats, uh babies, little<00:04:13.439> boys,<00:04:14.159

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• They tried sheep on it, and they have a chain-link fence around it.
• , and other animals are uh goats, sheep, and other animals are still<00:15:44.720> able<00:15:
• <00:16:46.000> They<00:16:46.240> tried<00:16:46.639> sheep<00:16:46.959>
• They tried sheep on it. uh my county.
• They tried sheep on it. uh and<00:16:49.360> uh<00:16:49.600> they<00:16:49.839> have

Bills: SB176, HB155, HB247, HB311, HB312, HB317, HB466, SB176, HB155, HB247, HB311, HB312, HB317, HB466

Keywords: controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, state holidays, federal holidays, public holidays, legal holidays, office closures, state employees, personal leave, compensatory leave, bank closures, school closures, Mardi Gras, Mobile County, Baldwin County, Rosa Parks Day

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• The other thing to keep in mind is, you know, in the 50s and 60s, cattle producers and sheep producers
• Sheep men that are castrating or docking sheep and give them a shot of ivermectin, it gets them down
• And with either sheep, cattle, or goats, now they're just a straight hunting operation.
• at that, we chose to make the decision to take the fiscal route and not the safety of our cattle, sheep
• We have an auction every Thursday where we sell cattle, horses, sheep, goats, buffalo, and on occasion

Keywords: 1184, house, all