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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Senator Molly CookRegarding Senator Cook's legislative agenda and district priorities for the 89th Legislative Session. Mar 14th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's Wharton Elementary in Montrose, and it's actually wild.
- And so we've actually got a package of five different bills, And it's actually wild.
Summary:
Senator Molly Cook held a press event on the deadline to file bills for the 89th Legislative Session to introduce her first legislative package, which she said is guided by a “nurse-first” approach focused on public health and safety. She described six pillars for the agenda: access to health care, safe homes and infrastructure, a clean environment, opportunity through jobs and public education, belonging and connection, and healthy and fair systems. She said the package includes 93 bills, with more than 20 developed from constituent input or collaboration in Senate District 15.
Cook highlighted several measures, including SB 1312, which would bar electric service disconnections during extreme weather events; SB 1550, which would require hands-on CPR instruction in schools; SB 1764, which would set clearer rules for exiting a state takeover of a school district; SB 2725, the “Safe Streets Bill,” which would let cities lower residential speed limits to 20 mph without a costly study; SB 2723, which would repeal homosexual conduct as a criminal offense; and SB 2728, which would help new mothers use their Medicaid card to enroll newborns. She also noted bills on AED access, housing affordability and renters’ rights, youth e-cigarette exposure, hurricane preparedness, criminal justice reform, LGBTQ+ protections, women’s health, education accountability, and anti-corruption.
In response to questions, Cook emphasized that the smoke-shop and e-cigarette bills were prompted by constituents concerned about a vape shop near an elementary school and would restrict advertising near schools and other sensitive locations, keep minors out of shops, and limit proximity to schools. She also explained that the speed-limit bill would remove the need for a costly study before cities lower residential speeds, while still requiring signage and public notice. The event ended with Cook thanking her staff and saying she looked forward to continuing the work in Austin.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It's pretty wild. Anyway, House Bill 939. Yeah, so I'm thinking maybe it is a better time for us.
- It's pretty wild.
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Jul 24th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that the volunteers that came into our area, I can't remember, 12,000 or something like it was some wild
- The volunteers that came into our area, I can't remember, 12,000 or something like it was some wild,
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation and pledges, and approved a series of member excuses for absences without objection. The main business of the meeting was a memorial recognition focused on the deadly Kerr County flooding and related damage in nearby counties, with members expressing sympathy for the victims and gratitude for first responders, volunteers, churches, nonprofits, and neighbors who have been assisting affected families.
Representative Virdell reported that 108 people had been recovered dead in Kerr County, with 2 still missing, and said recovery and rebuilding would take years. He thanked colleagues for their support and said efforts were underway to find ways to help prevent a similar tragedy in the future. Representative Tross Claire echoed those remarks, describing widespread home destruction, the lack of flood insurance for many residents, and ongoing volunteer opportunities, including work in Burnet County through the Arc of Highland Lakes.
No legislation was debated or voted on during the session. After the memorial remarks and a moment of silence, the House adjourned on motion of Mr. King until 10:00 a.m. Monday.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- recent post from the Minnesota Department of Health's website indicating that avian influenza, or bird
- The CDC recommends that these workers exposed to bird flu stay home and isolate.
- :05:04.080><c> the</c> indicating that Aven influenza or the indicating that Aven influenza or the bird
- <c> an</c><00:05:05.120><c> occupational</c><00:05:05.800><c> hazard</c><00:05:06.240><c> that</c> bird
- flu is an occupational hazard that bird flu is an occupational hazard that impacts<00:05:06.960><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/03/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- recent post on the Minnesota Department of Health's website indicating that avian influenza, or the bird
- it doesn't go to 60 if you use your hours up early in the year. recommends that workers exposed to bird
- recommends that workers exposed to bird flu<01:24:30.320><c> stay</c><01:24:30.560><c> home</c><01:24
- We just heard the other day about the urgency to start addressing the bird flu.
- :30.639><c> the</c><01:36:30.800><c> people</c><01:36:31.080><c> that</c><01:36:31.199><c> are</c> bird
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The regulation of wild animals in Texas is governed by Chapter 8 of the Health and Safety Code, which
- It states, "dangerous wild animals."
- Currently, elephants are not included in the state's list of dangerous wild animals, which has created
- In 2001, the Texas Humane Legislation Network worked with Texas lawmakers to pass the Dangerous Wild
- After the enactment of this bill, there was a 50% drop in incidents involving wild animals.
Bills:
HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042 , HB45
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal Flag Plaza Dedication Ceremony Sep 11th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That food was manoomin, wild rice. And that prophecy led us to the lands we still call home today.
- That food was manoomin, wild rice. And that prophecy led us to the lands we still call home today.
- And for the kakata relatives, that sacred wild rice is good and plentiful this year that can take your
- And for the kakata relatives, that sacred wild rice is good and plentiful this year that can take your
- rice is is is good that that sacred wild rice is is is good and<01:09:21.040><c> plentiful</c><01:09
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But in conjunction with that, this joint memorial is the recognition that most of the forest and wild
- Now, this bill unfortunately ignores all these findings to scapegoat wild carnivores for an imaginary
- Unfortunately, it ignores all these findings to scapegoat wild carnivores for an imaginary problem.
- Wolves are very prominent in Republic, and all wild game and personal livestock are at risk.
- meantime, this bill could provide additional funding to fully use the existing authority to protect wild
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2619, which would create a joint legislative task force to review and recommend ways to reduce regulatory burdens in agriculture, and on House Joint Memorial 4009, which asks Congress to ensure federal wildfire response agencies remain capable of protecting communities, natural resources, and firefighter safety. On HB 2619, the prime sponsor and supporters from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, cattle, wheat, potato, onion, and dairy interests said the bill responds to farm stress and suicide concerns by examining regulatory overload; WSDA supported the concept but noted a fiscal note, and members discussed whether the task force scope and cost could be reduced before policy cutoff. On HJM 4009, staff and the sponsor described the memorial as a request for stronger federal wildfire capacity and coordination, with testimony from tribes, counties, forest landowners, conservation groups, and public employees emphasizing wildfire risk, smoke impacts, and the importance of federal-state cooperation; the committee also repeatedly tied the memorial to support for state wildfire funding under 1168 and heard broad support for restoring that funding.
The committee then took up House Bill 2221, which would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to designate at-risk ungulate populations and begin predator mitigation when certain population declines occur, while also requiring annual reporting and white-tailed deer surveys. The sponsor argued the bill addresses rapidly declining deer and elk herds, predator pressure, food security, and rural economies in northeast Washington. Supporters included some local residents, ranchers, sheriffs, county officials, and the Colville Tribes, who said predators, livestock conflicts, and reduced hunting opportunity are harming communities and that the state should act more aggressively. Opponents included WDFW staff, Washington Wildlife First, the Sierra Club, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and other conservation voices, who said the bill is not scientifically supported, would be costly, and wrongly blames predators rather than habitat, forage, weather, disease, and vehicle collisions; several said predator control would have limited value and could undermine wolf recovery. Some agricultural and sportsmen groups supported the bill in principle but asked for amendments, especially to remove or revise the in-state wolf translocation provision. No final votes or executive action were taken in the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
MN Zoo officials present bonding request to Capital Investment Committee 2/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- In the wild, they live in the Andes Mountains in Peru, and they aren't a species that they... sorry,
- In the wild, they live in the Andes Mountains in Peru, and they aren't a species that they... sorry,
- In the wild, they live in the Andes Mountains in Peru, and they aren't a species that they... sorry,
- <00:04:40.479><c> up</c> wouldn't be able to fluff and dry up wouldn't be able to fluff and dry up wild
- That was one of the most enlightening tours, seeing the hospital and imagining taking a wild animal that's
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
The Debate Around Expanding Nuclear Energy in MN / Supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Mar 9th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have strong safety procedures in place, and lifting the moratorium isn't going to make it the Wild
- We do have strong safety procedures in place, and lifting the moratorium isn't going to make it the Wild
- We do have strong safety procedures in place, and lifting the moratorium isn't going to make it the Wild
- We do have strong safety procedures in place, and lifting the moratorium isn't going to make it the Wild
- We do have strong safety procedures in place, and lifting the moratorium isn't going to make it the Wild
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/25/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So this has to do a lot with wild fish genetics that are of important value to Minnesota's fisheries.
- So, this has to do a lot with wild<00:19:22.880><c> fish</c><00:19:23.120><c> genetics</c><00:19:23.560
- ><00:19:23.680><c> are</c><00:19:23.800><c> of</c><00:19:24.080><c> of</c><00:19:24.480><c> of</c> wild
- fish genetics that are of of of wild fish genetics that are of of of important<00:19:24.960><c> value
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM, WAM DEFER, WAM-JDC Public Hearings 03-04-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- No vote for Senator Wild. The measure's adopted. Same recommendation, Ways and Means.
- No<00:14:07.480><c> vote</c><00:14:07.680><c> for</c><00:14:07.800><c> Senator</c><00:14:08.240><c> Wild
- </c><00:14:08.600><c> The</c><00:14:08.680><c> measure's</c> No vote for Senator Wild.
- The measure's No vote for Senator Wild.
Summary:
The committees met in decision-making sessions and considered a long list of Senate bills, with no oral testimony taken. Several measures were advanced unamended, including SB 2178 on industrial hemp, SB 2277 on hospital price transparency, SB 2387 on digital financial asset transaction kiosks, SB 2688 on compassionate release, SB 3132 on syndromic surveillance data reporting, SB 3219 on housing infrastructure growth bonds, and others. Many bills were also advanced with technical or substantive amendments, including SB 2114 on collective bargaining grievance rights, SB 2601 on procurement penalties, SB 2698 on cruise ships/transportation, SB 2757 on digital asset charters, SB 2948 on insurance fraud, SB 2002 on water governance, SB 2022 on state water code penalties, SB 2190 on inclusionary zoning, SB 3294 on wrongful imprisonment compensation, and SB 17, SB 2407, SB 2811, SB 2907, SB 2930, SB 3084, SB 3103, and SB 2808 in the later agenda segment.
The committee also discussed SB 2080, relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact, where one senator objected to interstate compacts as opening local jobs to out-of-state professionals; despite that objection, the measure was adopted. SB 3133 on preventive medicine drew amendment discussion to remove unnecessary language about committee members not being state employees and to delete an immunity subsection, while preserving ethics-code coverage and provider immunity. SB 3000 on insurance was amended to remove a savings clause, and SB 2921 on fund transfers received extensive amendments removing or revising numerous special funds and revolving accounts across agencies.
Most votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, often with members present voting aye or with reservations. A few measures drew recorded no votes or reservations, including SB 2080, SB 3133, SB 2921, and SB 2401, where one member voted with reservations and the committee report was to reflect the Attorney General’s comments. In each case, the committee adopted the recommendation and moved the bills forward.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- position on fair chase is the ethical, sportsmanlike, and lawful pursuit of taking any free-ranging wild
- as well as 36-201, Subsection 2, Idaho Code, which states any method utilized for the take of any wild
- and trap, as well as 36-201, Sub 2, Idaho Code, which states any method utilized for the take of any wild
- Idaho shall be available for the taking of wool. which states any method utilized for the take of any wild
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Utilities -continued- Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, that's why we kind of call it the Wild Wild West because obviously a lot of things are happening
- Yeah, that's why we kind of call it the Wild Wild West because obviously a lot of things are happening
Summary:
The House Utilities Committee resumed and then concluded a hearing on HB 2402 and HB 2816, both dealing with utility-scale solar development. The chair asked witnesses to testify for informational purposes where they supported some provisions but opposed others, and the discussion centered on setback distances, taxation, cropland conversion caps, local control, and decommissioning/oversight. Several witnesses described concerns about large solar projects encircling farms, impacts on neighbors, glare, fire risk, wetlands, and property values, while others emphasized the need for reasonable statewide standards and the importance of preserving Chapter 100 agreements and county flexibility.
Testimony from landowners and advocacy groups largely urged stronger protections: higher setbacks, more local authority, lower caps on cropland conversion, and higher tax rates than the bill’s proposed $2,500 per megawatt. Some witnesses argued solar should be taxed as commercial property rather than agricultural land, while others raised constitutional concerns about changing agricultural assessment. A county commissioner described local regulations his county adopted, including road agreements, decommissioning bonds, hydraulic studies, and buffering, and said counties need clearer rules, especially where there is no zoning.
Industry and utility representatives said the bills were generally workable but wanted further discussion on setbacks and tax treatment. They argued tax comparisons should account for the full package of taxes and incentives, not just nameplate taxes, and said higher taxes can raise electricity costs for customers. Ameren Missouri said most of the bill was acceptable, but cautioned about how real property would be assessed and noted its current and planned solar buildout. The committee took no vote; after hearing the final witness, the chair closed testimony on HB 2402 and HB 2816 and adjourned the committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill Gaines, on behalf of the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Rocky Mountain Health
- The act's current definition of take is built for wild... Good morning and Madam Chair and members.
- The act current, the act's current definition of take is built for wild, The act's current definition
Summary:
The committee heard several bills related to wildlife access, groundwater enforcement, desert plant regulation, outdoor equity, and water supply planning. SB 1021 would direct the Fish and Game Commission to create accommodations for children with life-threatening illnesses to participate in hunting and fishing opportunities; supporters described the bill as therapeutic and family-centered, while an opposition group argued the state should focus on non-lethal outdoor activities. SB 997 would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and penalties under SGMA; the author and agency said the bill closes an enforcement gap for a special-legislation GSA, and it drew broad support from local government and agricultural groups. The committee also considered SB 1061, which would streamline relocation permits for Western Joshua trees on private property; the author and local officials said the current law creates burdens for homeowners and infrastructure, while supporters framed the bill as a balance between conservation and property rights.
Members also heard SB 1268, which would codify the Outdoors for All initiative to expand park access and outdoor equity, especially in underserved communities; it received strong support from environmental, parks, local government, and community organizations, with members praising the effort to improve access. SB 1085 would restore water supply assessment requirements for large developments even when CEQA exemptions apply, so local agencies still receive early information about water availability; the sponsor and water agencies said the bill helps prevent “paper water” problems and supports planning in drought conditions, and the building industry indicated it would remove its opposition after amendments. The committee accepted amendments on several bills, took roll once quorum was established, and advanced the measures by vote.
Votes taken included SB 997, SB 1021, SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268, all of which were reported out of committee, with SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268 later recorded as passing 11-0. SB 997 was approved on a due-pass motion to Judiciary, SB 1021 was sent to Appropriations as amended, SB 1061 and SB 1085 were sent to Appropriations and Local Government respectively, and SB 1268 was sent to Natural Resources. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning after completing the votes.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Agriculture Oct 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- to us, it's a safeguard against flooding, against habitat loss, against the unraveling of Florida's wild
- pace of conservation by standing side by side with our state, local, and federal partners to protect wild
- of acres are protected today, which means that millions of acres of our agricultural operations and wild
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture met to hear updates on land conservation and agricultural preservation programs. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented on the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, explaining that it protects active agricultural lands through conservation easements while keeping land in private ownership and on the tax rolls. The director said the program requires participants to use agricultural best management practices, noted strong demand with 428 ranked projects for 2025, and reported that consistent legislative funding and partnerships with USDA, DOD, local governments, land trusts, and water management districts have expanded acreage protected, much of it within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Committee members asked about eligibility, ranking, local government involvement, and how many projects are typically funded each year.
Conservation Florida’s president and CEO testified that both Rural and Family Lands and Florida Forever are critical and complementary tools for preserving working lands, wildlife habitat, water resources, and public access to nature. She warned that uncertainty or cuts in state funding can stall projects, raise land prices, and reduce conservation momentum. In discussion with senators, she said public access is often negotiated case by case and is more common on lands acquired for parks, forests, and other public green space than on conservation easements.
The Department of Environmental Protection then updated the committee on Florida Forever, describing it as the state’s premier conservation and recreation land acquisition program. DEP said Florida Forever uses both conservation easements and fee-simple purchases, with about half of acquisitions done through easements, and emphasized that steady funding is needed to keep projects moving. The deputy secretary reported 60 projects on the current work plan, more than $1.4 billion invested since 2019, and recent acquisitions including new state forest, park, and preserve expansions. Members also raised concerns about payment in lieu of taxes for fiscally constrained counties, local notification of acquisitions, and the need for continued support for agriculture, citrus, roads, and conservation funding. No formal votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after member comments and public testimony.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to go to Senator Arrington and SB 1152, were specialty license plates for the Florida wild
- The foundation provides grants for wild flowers and schools and public places and works with communities
- But most importantly, this will allow the Department of Transportation to incorporate more native wild
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill Gaines, on behalf of the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Rocky Mountain Health
- Bill Gaines, on behalf of the California Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Rocky Mountain Health
Committee:
House Water, Parks, and Wildlife
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They call it the Wild Wild West because there aren't any standards at 14 and under, and it really becomes
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, juvenile court, juvenile delinquency, school notification, student safety, K-12, public schools, private schools, superintendent, principal
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- This is due to a recent outbreak in bird flu, I believe it is. Central McCon, I think that's right.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations