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• Here's what we know: 67% of anglers fish on private property.
• they fish on private Anglers they fish on private property<00:12:33.680> we<00:12:33.880>
• And I have dealt with a lot of individuals who are in this data arena, and I'm going to use that as an
• And I have dealt with a lot of individuals who are in this data arena, and I'm going to use that as an
• And I have dealt with a lot of individuals who are in this data arena, and I'm going to use that as an

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:45 SB 245 Discussion 02:20 SB 245 Roll Call Vote 04:12 SB 112 Discussion 05:25 SB 8 Discussion 25:20, 958, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then took up Senate Bill 245, which would give the legislature more authority to review appointments to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission and clarify language about commissioners serving before confirmation. The sponsor said the bill was meant to allow a deeper background review and prevent unconfirmed appointees from voting on budget matters. The bill was adopted with a sub and title amendment, and Senator Boswell explained his yes vote as a way to ensure timely and proper confirmation votes in the future. The committee then discussed Senate Bill 112, concerning fishing on privately owned lakes and ponds. Senator Boswell argued that landowners should be able to fish on their own property without a license and should control fish harvest on private waters, while still requiring permission for others to fish. Commissioner Rich Storm opposed the proposal, saying landowners already may fish on their property, warning that the bill could reduce fishing-license revenue and federal grant support, and noting the department’s work stocking fish, maintaining access, and funding conservation programs. Senator Webb said he was exploring possible compromise language, and other members raised concerns about pay lakes, youth access, and potential abuse of exemptions. Boswell ultimately withdrew the bill voluntarily, and the committee agreed not to vote on it that day. Finally, the committee heard a discussion-only presentation on Senate Bill 8, focused on long-term energy policy and the role of the Public Service Commission. The sponsor said Kentucky needs a broader energy strategy to address growing demand from new industries such as large data centers, grid capacity limits, and the need for expertise and possibly different pay scales to recruit qualified staff. Members responded positively to the discussion, noting the importance of the PSC and the need for continued work on the issue, but no vote was taken.

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• Um, so we are in agreement with the federal law, but also just trying to honor the hunters and the anglers
• And um just, you know, in the spirit of transparency, we have had hunters and anglers asking about this
• have<00:15:32.560> had<00:15:32.720> hunters<00:15:33.040> and<00:15:33.120> anglers
• <00:15:33.600> asking have had hunters and anglers asking have had hunters and anglers asking

Keywords: :54 – Board of Pharmacy 2:00 – Board of Social Work 3:44 – Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy 4:43 – Board of Registration for Professional Geologists 7:27 – Board of Imaging and Radiation Therapy 8:33 – Board of Emergency Medical Services 10:38 – Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources 17:37 – Transportation Cabinet 18:37 – Department of Education 25:00 – Department of Workplace Standards 27:06 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services, 958, all

Summary: The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a series of agency regulations, most of which had staff-suggested amendments. The Board of Pharmacy regulation on remote prescription processing was amended to make grammatical and KRS Chapter 13A compliance corrections, and the Board of Social Work regulation on continuing education, telehealth training, waivers, and related fees was deferred at the agency’s request. The Occupational Therapy Compact rule update and the Professional Geologists fee increase regulation both received staff amendments and were approved, with the geologists’ board explaining the increases were driven by rising oversight costs and declining revenue. The committee also reviewed emergency regulations from the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, the Board of Emergency Medical Services, the Transportation Cabinet, and the Department of Workplace Standards. The EMS package covered licensing classifications, compliance audits, ambulance service rules, and electronic forms; the Transportation Cabinet’s emergency rule established procedures for street-legal special purpose vehicles; and Workplace Standards’ emergency rules updated Kentucky requirements to align with federal standards and House Bill 398, including shortening the discrimination complaint filing deadline from 120 days to 30 days and adjusting appeal procedures. Staff amendments were approved where offered, and members asked several clarifying questions about the rationale and effect of the workplace and EMS changes. The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources explained rules on aircraft and drone use in taking wildlife and on reciprocal hunting and fishing agreements with neighboring states. The agency said the drone restriction was intended to align with federal law and address hunter complaints, while the reciprocal agreement rule was a cleanup of older agreements that had lapsed or been overlooked; the committee deferred the wildlife regulation 301 KAR 2:031 at the agency’s request. The Department of Education also presented multiple KHSAA-related and standards updates, including academic eligibility, sports timing, health and physical education standards, and career studies/financial literacy standards; staff amendments were approved, and members questioned the athletic forms and the designation of KHSAA as the state’s athletic agent. Finally, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented emergency regulations to support a pediatric teaching hospital expansion and related certificate-of-need changes, which the agency said were aimed at improving pediatric and neonatal access to care; staff amendments were approved, and the committee concluded by setting its next meeting for October 13 at 1:00 p.m.

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• First, the task force found that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources had lacked clear data
• First, the task force found that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources had lacked clear data
• First, the task force found that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources had lacked clear data
• Resources had lacked clear data showing that foraging posed a problem.
• Greg Quale, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. >> Yes. Go ahead. State your name for the record.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• here to find data, and so research has looked at the best they can.
• And as you're going to see here with some of the data, like legal service, that very specialized, as
• That's my conclusion off the data, not House research, but the data would lead to those conclusions.
• off the data not house research<00:34:52.960> but<00:34:53.240> the<00:34:53.440> data
• <00:53:58.040> Resort home and cabin owners Anglers Resort home and cabin owners Anglers Resort

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• For over 15 years, we've administered the Master Angler program on behalf of the Minnesota DNR.
• The program honors anglers for their achievements and encourages responsible fishing practices.
• we've administered the master angler we've administered the master angler program<00:38:15.599><
• honors Anglers for their achievements<00:38:20.480> and<00:38:20.640> encourages<00:38
• and re reinforcing ethical more Anglers and re reinforcing ethical fishing fishing fishing Traditions

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• In the early 1900s, it was known as the tarpon capital of the world, drawing anglers from across the
• the city's extensive shoreline and well-maintained piers make surf and pier fishing accessible to anglers

Bills: SCR4, SCR18, SCR31, SCR43, SCR46

Keywords: Pflugerville, Trail Capital, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, community connectivity, patriotism, town designation, community engagement, Trophy Club, Texas Town of Patriotism, Mineola, Sweets Capital, Texas, local economy, cultural identity, community events, Port Aransas, Mustang Island, Fishing Capital of Texas, Texas fishing

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and heard several Senate Concurrent Resolutions recognizing Texas places and traditions. SCR 46, by Senator Sparks, proposed renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak to honor Texas cattle production and the state’s beef industry. No public testimony was offered, and the committee voted 4 ayes and 1 present not voting to report it favorably to the full Senate. The committee also heard SCR 18, by Senator Parker, designating Trophy Club as a symbol of Texas patriotism, SCR 4, by Senator Eckhardt, naming Pflugerville the Trail Capital of Texas, and SCR 43, by Senator Hinojosa, designating Port Aransas as the official fishing capital of Texas for 10 years. Each resolution received no public testimony, was reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous committee vote, and was placed on the local and uncontested calendar for April 24, 2025. Afterward, the committee reviewed the April 24 local and uncontested calendar, noting several bills removed because of penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, with SB 1727 specifically raised by a member. The committee then certified the April 24, 2025 list by a 6-0 vote and recessed. SCR 31 was left pending.

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• data centers hyperscale data centers and<00:45:58.720> their<00:45:58.840> needs<00:45:
• c> in data hyperscale data center in data hyperscale data center in Farmington<00:48:21.840> uh
• hyper scale data center. hyper scale data center.
• <00:57:42.560> center Water use of the proposed data center Water use of the proposed data
• <01:31:09.400> Little Anglers board director. Little Anglers board director.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Currently, harvest location data collected from digital tagging down to the pinprick latitude and longitude
• If people fear the data is not protected, they may stop. up using digital tagging or provide inaccurate
• The bill ensures that location data can only be shared in specific cases, such as when released to both
• This information in SB 1248 gives hunters and anglers the confidence to continue using digital tagging
• , which helps Texas Parks and Wildlife collect. accurate data to manage wildlife populations effectively

Keywords: wildlife corridors, animal-vehicle collisions, HB5259, licensing, concurrent resolutions, cultural significance, Senate Bill 1247, public safety, environmental conservation

Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around significant legislative measures, including several bills aimed at enhancing wildlife safety through the establishment of wildlife corridors and licenses for outdoor activities. Key discussions highlighted House Bill 5259, led by Vice Chair Flores, which proposes a wildlife corridor action plan to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in Texas. This bill is crucial given Texas's alarming rate of wildlife-vehicle accidents, and testimonies from supporting members emphasized the need for action to protect both wildlife and public safety. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1247 was brought forward, simplifying the non-resident hunting license system to improve compliance and conservation funding. The committee also addressed multiple concurrent resolutions recognizing towns for their cultural significance, reflecting a broader commitment to community identity and heritage.

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• Currently, harvest location data collected from digital tagging down to the pinpoint latitude and longitude
• , as well as data from mandatory. and voluntary reporting is subject to open records disclosure as outlined
• If people fear the data is not.
• The bill ensures that location data can only be shared in specific cases, such as released to both federal
• Protecting this information, SB 1248 gives hunters and anglers the confidence to continue using digital

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• there is 40 billion dollars in direct expenditures occurring from 1.4 million hunters, 3.7 million anglers
• In fact, we've been the only state that has taken the time to collect this kind of data.
• That data was a year is a year old I can just tell you from from from our organization.
• Do we have data breaking down the type of acquisition of farm and ranch land.
• The heart of CCA lies in our dedicated and spirited membership of recreational anglers who don't not

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:15:54.640> of<00:15:54.720> January get us data and that data as of January get
• us data and that data as of January 1<00:15:55.600> should<00:15:56.280> begin<00:15:56.680
• There's data gaps in the process.
• There's data gaps in the process.
• So you'll remember a couple of years ago, we prohibited the use of drones for collecting data.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The committee opened with quorum and housekeeping, then began setting interim topics for discussion. The first major topic was trapping, including prior legislation on mandatory trapper education and trapping setbacks. The Game and Fish director said the department had already gone through a trapping reform process in 2018-2019 and was prepared to testify on those issues again, noting that the commission had previously wanted legislative authority for them. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on a proposed non-motorized trail user fee. Supporters argued it could help fund trail systems and match state trail grants, citing demand for professionally built trails and examples from other states. Testimony estimated potential revenue at roughly $150,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on the model, while noting enforcement would likely rely on an honor system. Committee members discussed possible alternatives and related ideas, including using good neighbor authority with federal land managers and looking at motorized trail funding models. The director said the concept was not yet ready for immediate passage but was worth continued discussion. The committee also briefly discussed fishing outfitter issues, with the co-chair noting a prior bill had passed and that the current board still exists, but more data would be needed later in the interim. Another topic addressed ticket scalping and fake tickets at Jackson’s rodeo, which the sponsor said was affecting visitors and could warrant broader state discussion. The State Archives topic proposed expanding the digital archive and requiring agencies to use it, with added resources for local governments; staff said it would improve security, access, and storage efficiency. The committee then discussed problematic gaming and program funding, but noted a pending bill to create a separate statutory select committee on gaming, so the topic may be better handled there if formed. The final major discussion was the Game and Fish budget. The director said employee compensation increases had raised salary costs from about 40% to 60% of the budget, while overall revenue had not kept pace, forcing cuts to habitat and research work. She warned the department could reach a critical budget point by 2030. Committee members and the Wyoming Wildlife Federation supported a deeper interim review of the department’s finances and possible new revenue sources, with the director suggesting a three-meeting structure: first to lay out the budget outlook, then to discuss additional revenue options, and finally to consider what future generations may have to pay.

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• This report is factually based with data, information, and things that every member should be willing
• The gentleman has an opportunity to bring forth more than public data. He...
• They have denied their involvement, and yet the mounds of data suggest otherwise. I think today...
• This is what data shows. Roughly eight and 10 target Black and brown people.
• Trump's low IQ attacks target Black or brown people, data shows.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And I guess a different way to ask Senator Wright's question: since they don't keep the data on those
• And the workgroups will include security, data interoperability, one of my favorite topics, quality assurance
• existing statutory provisions that we needed to add back into the bill, which are applicable to the state data
• stakeholders, including local governments, FDEP, FWC, DEP, conservation groups, Conservation groups, anglers
• FDP, FWC, DEP, conservation groups, anglers, and other involved stakeholders.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 694, which would compensate the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for the wrongful convictions, incarceration, and death tied to the 1949 case. Senator Bracey Davis described the bill as a final step after prior state apologies, pardons, and exonerations. The committee adopted a $4 million amendment that divided compensation equally among the four families and updated the recipient for Ernest Thomas’s share. Multiple family members and advocates testified in support, emphasizing the decades of trauma and the need for full justice. Senators in debate largely supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 330, which clarifies disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement officers, and correctional officers by refining the definition of heart disease and allowing certain officers who transfer agencies to rely on a prior physical under specified conditions. SB 474 also passed, expanding military leave protections to include public officials and employees who serve in the Coast Guard or Florida State Guard, adjusting pay eligibility for federal service, and updating related retirement and assistance provisions. SB 96, the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program bill, was amended to expand eligibility to veterans with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level and to move funding into the General Appropriations Act; members debated whether the broader eligibility could increase demand, but the bill was reported favorably. The committee also advanced SB 7018 on child welfare, making the Step Into Success pilot program permanent statewide, adjusting visitor/background-check rules for out-of-home placements, and creating a best-practices program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. CS/SB 480 on state IT governance was reported favorably after amendments that strengthened vendor performance metrics and restored state data center security provisions; it creates a new central IT governance structure under the Governor’s office and aims to improve oversight of procurement, spending, and technical debt. SB 1066, addressing partial restoration of the Ocklawaha River and Kirkpatrick Dam, passed after a late-file amendment and extensive testimony from environmental, recreation, and local economic interests. SB 1216, which gives school districts more flexibility in educator compensation, and SB 1120, which increases oversight and reporting for water management district spending, were also reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 1366 on claims against the government, which raises sovereign immunity caps, ties future adjustments to CPI, shortens claim deadlines, and changes attorney-fee provisions. The bill drew support from local government and public-hospital groups as a compromise, but also significant concern from some senators about the impact on self-insured agencies and whether the fee changes would discourage attorneys from taking cases. The discussion remained ongoing, and the bill was still moving forward as the meeting continued.

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• So the first subdivision is called foundational natural resources data and information.
• So the first subdivision is called foundational natural resources data and information.
• So the first subdivision is called foundational natural resources data and information.
• So the first subdivision is called foundational natural resources data and information.
• So the first subdivision is called foundational natural resources data and information.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• been looking for a way to tackle this decades-old issue that took into consideration the needs of anglers
• The report went through peer review, fact checking and data analysis.
• Drawing on survey data and visitation patterns during drawdowns, we conservatively estimate there would

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• Working for hunters and anglers, for the small main businesses in Ely and Grand Marais, for Boy Scouts
• Working for hunters and anglers,<00:21:05.640> for<00:21:05.800> the<00:21:06.320> for
• <00:21:06.480> the<00:21:06.600> small<00:21:06.880> main anglers, for the for
• the small main anglers, for the for the small main businesses<00:21:08.160> in<00:21:08.400><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The amendment also clarifies certain existing caps on the number of complementary angler license and
• c> license,<00:36:41.800> Chesapeake<00:36:42.200> Bay<00:36:42.440> and angler
• license, Chesapeake Bay and angler license, Chesapeake Bay and coastal<00:36:42.960> sport<00
• license and hunting complementary angler license and hunting license<00:37:23.520> that<00:37
• So, the AIB is responsible for fact-based, data-driven, informed decisions, and after looking at things

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum present and then proceeded through committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and amendments without objection. Early measures included SB 530, which funds grants for multigenerational social connection programs for older adults; SB 731, clarifying the legal status of the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council; SB 809, directing a feasibility study on a caregiver infrastructure program; SB 860, creating an Aging Resilience Fund with reporting and budget protections; SB 910, requiring insurance reimbursement for services provided by graduate-level clinical interns under supervision; and SB 972, making several Baltimore City alcoholic beverages licensing changes. Each of these bills was advanced to third reading after committee amendments were adopted. The Finance Committee also advanced SB 555, establishing a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and a provider resource toolkit for dementia care; SB 757, creating a Maryland Local Sourcing Portal to connect businesses with local sources for tariff-impacted goods; SB 772, creating an employment training and opportunity database to help people qualify for or maintain Medicaid and SNAP; SB 792, requiring hospitals to adopt and train staff on immigration-enforcement policies consistent with Attorney General guidance; SB 869, establishing a workforce training pilot program through Commerce and community colleges; SB 905, creating an advanced manufacturing grant program through TEDCO; and SB 974, changing who may serve as inspector for the Caroline County Board of License Commissioners. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or narrowing amendments and then ordered printed for third reading. Budget and Taxation advanced SB 28, which would create binding arbitration for state employee collective bargaining impasses and include a proposed constitutional amendment requiring funding in the Governor’s budget; SB 466, expanding a physician preceptor tax credit and adjusting training-hour requirements; and later SB 704, concerning estate tax treatment for qualified agricultural property transferred to an LLC. SB 557, a gaming-related bill, was laid over until the end of the evening at the majority leader’s request. In the Education, Energy, and the Environment report, the committee advanced SB 35 on a state natural science museum designation, SB 166 on shellfish aquaculture permit sanctions, SB 189 on municipal drainage inlet safety requirements prompted by a child’s death, SB 242 on civil relief for service members and spouses, SB 266 on local regulation of invasive trees and tree-of-heaven, and SB 267 on a corporate rental-property registry and local housing application review process. SB 267 drew a brief question from the minority leader, who asked whether prior opposition remained and how the amended bill differed; the sponsor said the opposition had gone away and described the bill as now focused on a responsible-owner registry and an administrative review process.

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• A lot of anglers are concerned that those fish get blown out downstream. That's not the case.
• Wade fishermen, other, other anglers and recreational users of these systems that were impacted.
• Uh, a little bit of just data.

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• Our member companies produce over 80% of the boats, engines, trailers, and accessories used by anglers
• ><00:04:57.720> by trailers and accessories used uh by trailers and accessories used uh by Anglers
• and boers in the US and Canada Anglers and boers in the US and Canada um<00:05:01.000> and<00
• anglers on the water earlier to compete in high school fishing leagues.
• I am the president of the Student Angler Organization in Minnesota.

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• life, provides critical habitat for native fish and mussels, and offers recreation for paddlers. anglers
• compiled and analyzed per capita beverage sales using real-world case studies based on actual sourced data
• We published our data, so anyone can replicate our results.
• I appreciate that data-driven analysis. Any questions, members? Okay, thank you very much.

Bills: HB1730, HB1823, HB2048, HB2266, HB2440, HB3333, HB4086, HB4271, HB4413, HB4839, HB4841, HB5151

Keywords: PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, forever chemicals, public health study, environmental regulation, drinking water, groundwater, surface water, food packaging, chemical exposure, firefighters, chemical manufacturing workers, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Railroad Commission of Texas, Department of State Health Services, University of Houston, occupational exposure, contaminants