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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • in one load at a time, it's paid for immediately, and it's used exclusively as an ingredient for animal
  • exclusively as an ingredient for animal exclusively as an ingredient for animal food<01:08:09.200
  • I didn't have the CPA review that the order was demanding, and we can't explain to 10,000 animals what
  • what a cease explain to 10,000 animals what a cease and<01:11:05.400> desist<01:11:05.800>
  • and they rely on us for so much animals and they rely on us for so much more<01:12:21.239> than
Bills: HF1063
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Health Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • I do not want patients to go out to the vet's office and get ivermectin specifically designed for animals
  • for animals and use it on themselves. for animals and use it on themselves.
  • The binder in an animal or horse medicine may be completely different.
  • This is resistant parasites swiftly appeared in treated animals.
  • Um and it's also paralyzed you animals.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The clerk will read: 'Whereas the state of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Animal Coalition aimed to provide
  • Animals move safely through the night, but it also gives something back to all of us.
  • includes food and nutrition, horticulture, photography, robotics, community development, companion animals
  • to the breakdown of the sludge: from the soil to the root, the root to the plant, the plant to the animal
  • , and the animal to the human.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-13-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the current site for the animal quarantine station in Halawa.
  • So, that is the 25-acre animal quarantine site.
  • selection to the current animal selection to the current animal quarantine<00:37:03.320> site
  • Where is the animal<00:37:28.720> quarantine<00:37:29.080> station animal quarantine station
  • <00:37:35.120> quarantine current site for the animal quarantine current site for the animal
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Healing Our Herd: How Horses Help First Responders Recover from Trauma Mar 20th, 2026

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's about seeing the way that you're feeling in these animals and then being able to work it out in
  • the way that you're feeling [music] [music] [music] in<00:01:42.360> these<00:01:42.640> animals
  • c> then<00:01:43.640> being<00:01:43.920> able<00:01:44.080> to in these animals
  • and then being able to in these animals and then being able to work<00:01:44.480> it<00:01:44.640
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The transcript describes Abijahs on the Backside, a Minnesota equine-assisted therapy program that helps first responders process trauma and anxiety using retired racehorses. Speakers explain that the sessions are less like traditional talk therapy and more of a full-body, experiential approach that uses the horses’ behavior to help responders externalize feelings, reduce barriers, and work through stress. One horse, Figaro, is highlighted as an example of a retired racehorse finding a new purpose, while another horse, Finn, became a meaningful symbol of faith for a participant. First responder Angela Casey shares that after a traumatic call, she realized the experience was affecting her mental health, family life, and work, and she sought help through the program. She and others say the therapy helped them remain on active duty and better manage their roles as officers, parents, spouses, and community members. A particularly moving story involved a first responder who had contemplated suicide before a session and later returned to work after the horse’s behavior helped her process that crisis. Senator Eric Pratt is identified as the author of Senate File 901, which funded the program. He says he sought co-authors with mental health or first responder backgrounds, and that the bill received strong bipartisan support in committee and throughout the legislative process. Supporters argue the program is effective, backed by science and testimonials, and worth funding because it helps keep first responders healthy, on the job, and serving their communities.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 03-04-2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This allows law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and ... >> Senator Gabbard, on SB 3010
  • This allows law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended
  • vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left
  • It also allows private citizens to rescue pet animals that have been left in an unattended vehicle under
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in decision-making only session and considered several Senate bills, generally following recommendations to pass measures with or without amendments. SB 2981 would prohibit minimum off-street parking requirements for new development in urban districts and was adopted unamended, with Senator Awa voting no. SB 2982, which bars foreign entities and foreign-influence business entities from making election-related contributions or expenditures, was adopted with an amendment adopting Attorney General language for required advertisement statements. The committee also advanced SB 2983, creating a misdemeanor offense for criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property; one member opposed it, suggesting a replanting requirement would be a better environmental remedy, but the bill was still adopted unamended. SB 2986, concerning Land Use Commission authority to amend or revise district boundary amendment decisions when conditions are not met, passed with an amendment addressing a defective effective date. SB 2991, on driver’s license revocations for certain alcohol-related offenses and re-examination requirements, passed with amendments clarifying revocation orders and re-examination procedures. Members then approved SB 3001, which regulates conversational artificial intelligence services by requiring disclosures and protocols to prevent suicidal ideation, with amendments incorporating AG and OCP recommendations, including a personal data definition and broader data minimization language. SB 3010, allowing officials and in some cases private citizens to enter unattended vehicles to protect endangered pet animals, passed with amendments. The committee also adopted SB 3014 on higher fines for taking or harassing protected turtles, SB 3032 clarifying beach and marine deposit prohibitions, and SB 3033 allowing petitions to review beach structure integrity despite a bad effective date; Senator Awa again voted no on SB 3033. The meeting adjourned after the committee noted a later joint hearing with Ways and Means.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • However, in the initial legislation, no procedure for regulating new animal shelters was included.
  • This means that a new animal shelter could open without prior inspection and would have to have animals
  • This means that a new animal shelter could open without prior inspection and would have to have animals
  • A new animal shelter could open without prior inspection and would have to have animals on site before
  • An animal shelter from Pennsylvania moved to Delaware after the owner was charged with animal cruelty
Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered prayers and moments of silence for community members who had recently died, and recognized several guests and family members in the chamber. After routine communications and passage of consent calendar 29, the chamber took up a series of measures on the main and colored agendas, with several bills and resolutions passing by voice vote or roll call. Among the measures approved were House Concurrent Resolution 157, which as amended requested a State Lottery report on options to support traditional lottery retailers; Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program; Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecommunications carriers; Senate Bill 339 clarifying health directive forms in mental health facilities; Senate Bill 235 on manufactured home community rent increases; Senate Bill 325, as amended, updating fire prevention and volunteer fire/EMS background check rules; Senate Bill 309 on inmate work and discharge of incarceration-related balances; Senate Bill 324 on deadly weapons and constable agency representatives; Senate Bill 293 on youth camp child care licensing; Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery; and Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to marry regardless of race or gender while preserving religious freedom. House Bill 188, changing Delaware primary elections to allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after debate. Two measures drew extended discussion and amendments. Senate Bill 233, requiring snow and ice to be removed from vehicles, was tabled once, then later amended and passed after debate over whether the law was workable for truck drivers and other vehicle operators; a proposed truck-related exemption amendment failed. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, privacy, and educator oversight, alongside concerns from members about data, bias, and long-term effects. Several items were tabled or reconsidered during the session, and the House adjourned after completing the day’s business.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Agriculture (02/11/2026)

Environment and Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • Basically, the animals cause clotting. Basically, the animals bleed<01:05:57.520> out.
  • Um, and then, as the animal has not died yet, it now becomes prey for other animals in the food chain
  • Um, and then, as the animal has not died yet, it now becomes prey for other animals in the food chain
  • Animals don't read labels.
  • <01:15:17.199> that perform the necropsies on animals that perform the necropsies on animals
Keywords: 1189, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • CS for SB 676 focuses on protecting our children and our animals.
  • animals, or fighting and baiting animals in the presence of a minor, or for enticing... ...sex acts with
  • animals or fighting and baiting animals in the presence of a minor, or for enticing a minor to commit
  • and prevented from owning an animal.
  • Number four, it requires juveniles who commit animal cruelty or aggravated animal cruelty to undergo
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency. The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously. The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate. The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Judiciary Feb 3rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Before the sale of an animal, a pet dealer must provide records of all...
  • Second, all financing terms must be disclosed before the sale of the animal.
  • Fourth, if a veterinarian determines that the animal is unfit for purchase, any financing arrangement
  • is terminated if the animal is returned.
  • Any financing arrangement is terminated if the animal is returned, and fifth, a pet dealer who violates
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard a long agenda of bills, beginning with several probate, civil rights, and claims measures. Senators Burgess’s SB 326 on curators of estates was explained as a modernization of probate law; an amendment narrowing the bill was adopted, and the committee reported the bill favorably 10-0 after limited public testimony, including opposition from Ray Contreras. Burgess’s SB 1096, clarifying filing deadlines under the Florida Civil Rights Act, also passed unanimously 11-0. The committee then approved several claims bills, including SB 28 for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland, SB 6 for a child injured after DCF’s handling of abuse allegations, SB 18 for the estate of McKenzie Navarre against the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata against FDOT, and SB 2 for the estate of Daniel Maudsley against DHSMV, with votes ranging from 10-1 to 11-0 and mostly no debate or opposition. The committee also took up trust and family-law related bills. Leader Berman’s SB 786 created a nonjudicial process for closing uncontested trusts and discharging trustees; after a technical amendment and testimony from Ray Contreras raising notice concerns, it passed 11-0. President Gates’s SB 50 expanded veterans’ courts statewide, drew broad support from veterans’ groups and advocacy organizations, and was reported favorably 11-0. Senator Simon’s SB 538 standardized extracurricular participation rules for public, private, virtual, and homeschool students; after multiple amendments on homeschool eligibility, fees, and coach compensation, it passed 11-0 with support and opposition from education-related groups. President Gates’s SB 1004, aimed at consumer protections in the sale of dogs and cats, also passed unanimously after testimony from humane organizations. The committee then considered broader policy bills. President Pro Tem Brodeur’s SB 1366 on claims against the government proposed raising sovereign immunity caps and adding CPI adjustments; local government, hospital, and school representatives supported the Senate’s lower-cap approach while warning against the House version, and the bill was reported favorably 11-0. Senator Jones’s SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, as amended, would let head coaches provide limited personal support to student-athletes and require reporting of assistance; it passed 10-0. Senator Grohl’s SB 1178 on foreign influence and foreign countries of concern drew extensive supportive testimony from national security witnesses and was reported favorably 11-0 after a technical amendment and withdrawal of another amendment. Finally, SB 1632 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles prompted substantial debate and public testimony over domestic terrorism designations, Sharia law references, due process, and free speech concerns; the committee had not yet completed final action on that bill when the transcript ended.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 4600 by Curry relating to the issuance of an animal friendly specialty license plates for the Committee
  • policy to allow a student with a disability to be accompanied by a handler for the student service animal
  • deferred adjudication, community supervision after pleading guilty for certain offenses involving animal
  • HB 4777 by Flores relating to the liability for the loss, injury, or death of a domestic animal for the
  • HB 4867 by the ruling in the management of wildlife and exotic animals from aircraft refer the Committee
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 3rd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • policy to allow a student with a disability to be accompanied by a handler for the student service animal
  • SB 4775 by Flores relating to the application for a warrant to seize a cruelly treated animal and civil
  • deferred adjudication, community supervision after pleading guilty for certain offenses involving. animal
  • Affairs, HB 4777 by Flores. relating to the liability for the loss, injury, or death of a domestic animal
  • municipal and county regulations, including the law providing that an elephant is a dangerous wild animal
Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/16/2026 - Senate Federalism and Family Law

Federalism and Family Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • These animals are not out in the wild getting wild prey. They are going after people's property.
  • We understand that in order for it to be a recovered species, it was 268 animals.
  • He said to me, Hildy, wolves are the only animal besides man that killed him.
  • He said to me, Hildy, wolves are the only animal besides man that kill for pleasure. I vote aye.
  • How many creatures will that wild animal have to take out in order to survive?
Summary: The committee approved the March 9, 2026 minutes and then heard House Bill 2908, which would require any approved U.S. constitutional amendment to be ratified by bill and gubernatorial action, create oath and reporting requirements for convention delegates, and impose penalties for “faithless” delegates. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill was a needed safeguard against a runaway Article 5 convention, while opponents said the proposed guardrails would be ineffective and could create a false sense of security. An amendment changing recall to disqualification was adopted, and HB 2908 as amended passed 4-3. The committee then considered HCR 2047, a memorial supporting the use of “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank” in official state communications. Supporters framed it as a matter of historical and biblical accuracy and solidarity with Israel, while opponents argued it injected the legislature into an international conflict and raised First Amendment and civil-rights concerns. The memorial passed 4-3. The committee also passed HCM 2006, urging Congress to reform the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Conservation Act in response to Mexican gray wolf impacts on ranchers, and HB 4042, which clarified the evidence needed to terminate a parent-child relationship by requiring a potential father to both file and serve a paternity action within 30 days. Later, HCM 2005 passed 4-3 after debate over restricting foreign ownership of real property by communist or authoritarian governments. The committee then took up HCM 2001 and HCM 2002, both focused on Muslim organizations: HCM 2001 urged the President and Congress to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and HCM 2002 urged a review of CAIR for possible terrorist designation. Witnesses and members opposing both measures argued that state lawmakers lacked authority or evidence for such designations and that the memorials would stigmatize Muslim communities and chill civic participation; supporters described them as appropriate statements of concern. Both memorials passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned after completing its calendar.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/12/2026 - Senate Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've got from Animal Seo, Mexico. I've got family up here from Sonora.
  • Both he and his wife, Callie, are big names in the humane animal community, which is where I ran into
  • Not only do they support great animal bills like mine, but they're very active in supporting shelters
  • and rescues and the animal hospital.
  • Senate Bill 4, sales, animals, animal tests, and provisions. Natural Resources. Campaign Finance.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Arizona Senate convened for the opening day of the second regular session of the 57th Legislature with prayer, presentation of colors, the pledge, and the national anthem, then recorded attendance and welcomed members and guests. Senate leadership reflected on the chamber’s prior session, emphasizing member-driven budgeting, committee authority, tax cuts, and a conservative agenda under divided government. The Senate also heard an opening-day address from Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller, who argued Arizona could reduce poverty by aligning education and workforce training with projected job growth, including expanded degree, online, apprenticeship, and technical programs, along with AI skills and neighborhood investment in west Phoenix. The body then handled organizational business. Members adopted a motion to simplify reading of bills and memorials, appointed a committee to notify the House and Governor that the Senate was organized, and received the House’s reciprocal notice that it was ready for business. Senators also introduced numerous guests, including family members, local officials, law enforcement leaders, education advocates, tribal leaders, and community representatives. Several members used their introductions to highlight policy interests such as victim rights, water, housing, public safety, education, and support for historic neighborhoods and tribal communities. The Senate adopted an amendment to Senate Rule 7A and then adopted the rules of the 57th Legislature as amended. It also approved committee assignments for standing and statutory committees, including Appropriations, Education, Finance, Government, Military Affairs and Border Security, Natural Resources, Rules, Legislative Council, Legislative Audit, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The chamber requested House consent to adjourn from January 15 to January 20, 2026, after completing its work. A long list of bills was introduced and assigned to committees, covering topics such as health care, education, public safety, elections, housing, water, immigration-related reporting, cryptocurrency, transportation, and other regulatory matters. The Senate then announced committee schedules and adjourned until January 14, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 01/23/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • , especially mature animals, and this would allow, hopefully, more interest in deer hunting in those
  • <00:07:45.199> especially<00:07:46.199> uh concentrations of animals especially uh
  • concentrations of animals especially uh mature<00:07:46.840> animals<00:07:47.840> and<
  • and this would allow uh mature animals and this would allow uh hopefully<00:07:51.159> more<00
  • <00:30:41.880> and unnecessary suffering of animals and unnecessary suffering of animals and
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Oct 8th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • is also an entry point for many species being imported from out of the country, with thousands of animals
  • is also an entry point for many species being imported from out of the country, with thousands of animals
  • response is required, staff or paid contractors, partners, and volunteers will respond and remove the animal
  • Removal of these animals in these areas can mitigate adverse impacts even when eradication is not possible
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government convened with a quorum present and excused Senators Arrington and Pizzo. The committee first took up confirmation hearings for appointments on tabs 1 through 4, and Senator DiCeglie moved to recommend confirmation of all appointees together. The motion passed unanimously, and the appointees were favorably recommended. The main presentation was from FWC Chief Conservation Officer George Wharton on invasive species management in Florida. He described the scale of the problem, including more than 500 non-native species reported in the state, and outlined FWC’s prevention, containment, removal, outreach, and research efforts. He highlighted risk screenings, the conditional/prohibited species framework, enforcement actions against illegal wildlife trafficking, and public programs such as the Florida Python Challenge, lionfish outreach, the Exotic Pet Amnesty Program, and the “I’ve Got One” reporting app. He also noted ongoing removal efforts for pythons, tegus, lionfish, and iguanas, and discussed new technologies and partnerships aimed at improving control efforts. Members asked follow-up questions about FWC issues beyond invasive species, including the status of special activity licenses for threatened species and giant manta rays, the upcoming bear hunt, and whether the committee could help reduce barriers to invasive species removal on federal lands. Wharton said all SAL permits for threatened species are currently suspended pending Commission review, that Florida is on track for a bear hunt this December with 172 permits issued across four subpopulations, and that bear management is based on scientific data while urban bear conflicts still require separate management. He also said federal partners are increasingly cooperative on python control, including commercialization of hides, and that drones, sentinel snakes, robotic lures, and AI-based traps may improve future invasive species removal. Senator Sharief and Senator Burton later requested to be recorded as voting affirmatively on tabs 1 through 4, and the committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/18/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have amazing animal ambassador programs.
  • We have amazing animal ambassador programs.
  • <00:40:55.000> and improve the lives of our animals and improve the lives of our animals and
  • E. coli is usually from animal waste. Fecal coliform from animal waste.
  • animal waste FAL coliform from animal animal waste FAL coliform from animal waste<01:41:50.000><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 15th, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, the bill then maintains the penalty initially contemplated for hunting or taking animals in violation
  • Texas in the early 1960s, and by 2017, Parks and Wildlife had them restored to the level of 1500 animals
  • the rugged mountains of West Texas, you can understand how difficult it would be to control these animals
  • And it also allows an opportunity for the hunters to be selective on which animals they are taking, uh
  • Animals such as sheep are are the big, the big problem and so this is, it's not a new disease, uh, the
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 04/01/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is a very cool animal from the last ice age.
  • Our visitors recognize this animal as a clear winner from that vote.
  • very cool animal from the last ice age. very cool animal from the last ice age.
  • , about Minnesota's unique animals, about Minnesota's unique animals, plants,<00:19:42.320> and
  • The one animals from the last ice age.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Committees' Committee Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:02 am

Senate Committees' Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It creates a new sub-account in the existing animal welfare...
  • It's a new sub-account in the existing Animal Welfare Program Fund, a county dog and cat spay and neuter
  • And currently, the fund is used to give to animal shelters.
Keywords: 996, all