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• Maybe it's cuz maybe I'm the lake.
• So, I thought it to go to less lakes.
• Identify sports, New Hampshire lakes.
• We all live on lakes. Three.
• We all live on lakes. Sandra is going. We all live on lakes.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• My name is Britt Eastland, and I'm a director at Camp Mystic Cypress Lake. Good morning.
• We have now a gatehouse at Cypress Lake outside the entrance.
• — Can't miss Cypress Lake.
• I can't speak to that for what Britt has done at Tweety's Lake, but...
• Right up there is where Cypress Lake Camp is.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• These dams are critical to the state and to the thousand lakes that we have.
• These dams are critical to the state and to the thousand lakes that we have.
• These dams are critical to the state and to the thousand lakes that we have.
• , from using the lakes, needs to provide support for that and this will help.
• , from using the lakes, needs to provide support for that and this will help.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with introductions and a description of the day’s process: a full committee work session on four bills, with no public testimony, followed by caucus and then executive action. The first bill discussed was HB 113, concerning OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor. Representative Nab presented an amendment that would require a public hearing and Department of Transportation approval, modeled on procedures used in Coös and Grafton counties. Members discussed whether Windsor had already held a local vote or hearing, whether minutes from a town meeting existed, and whether the amendment truly preserved local control. A Windsor resident testified informally that the town had not taken a final vote and that the matter had been left to the state. Committee members also raised concerns about noise, dust, public safety, and the fact that the road in question would connect OHRVs on a state road rather than a trail system. The chair closed the work session on HB 113 and said the committee would return after caucus to vote on the bill and amendment. The committee then took up HB 595FN, relative to coastal resilience zones. Representative Nat said the bill addressed flooding concerns in both coastal and inland New Hampshire, but that the sponsor viewed it as too complex and had recommended breaking the issue into separate parts in future legislation. On that basis, Nat said it was appropriate to ITL the bill, and noted that the sponsor supported that course. No further discussion followed, and the work session was closed. Next was HB 629FN, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams. Representative Darby explained that the original bill had proposed both a waterfront frontage tax and a $5 charge tied to boat registration, but that the amendment would replace the bill by removing the frontage tax, moving the $5 dam-maintenance fee to the boat decal section of statute, and changing the effective date to January 1, 2027. Darby said the larger fee had raised concerns about impacts on current-use property and enforcement, while the revised $5 fee would raise roughly $500,000 to $600,000 annually. Representative Dunn thanked Darby and said the Marine Trades Association supported the revised approach. A question was raised about whether the original prime sponsors supported the amendment; the chair said they were on board, and Darby added that the proposal reflected recommendations from a prior study committee. The committee then closed HB 629FN and opened SB 27FN, relative to dwellings over water. On SB 27FN, Representative Derby said he opposed the bill because it would take away public access rights and amounted to a one-off legislative solution for a private concern. Representative Donnelly asked how many similar structures might be affected and whether the Department of Environmental Services knew of other cases; DES responded that there was one other related case under settlement compliance and no other active cases with the same issue. In follow-up discussion, DES clarified that the proposal was not a shoreland 50-foot setback issue, but rather involved structures extending over public water. The discussion remained focused on the scope of the bill and its potential precedent-setting effect, with no vote taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Rutherford and Lake Elmo Elementary in Rutherford and Lake Elmo Elementary in the<00:29:57.520><c> Stillwater
• I'm from Red Lake, Minnesota.
• I'm currently an Ojibwe culturist at the Red Lake School District in Red Lake, Minnesota.
• And I also serve as a Red Lake district representative on our tribal council in Red Lake.
• </c><01:20:34.239><c> Our</c> committee for Cast Lake schools. Our committee for Cast Lake schools.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• area, but folks in my area identify with their lakes more than their towns, so Gull Lake, Cross Lake
• , Pequot Lake—we'd be here about a half hour if I named them all.
• their</c><00:01:59.320><c> towns</c> with their Lakes more than their towns with their Lakes more than
• ><c> Lake</c><00:02:01.799><c> Pega</c><00:02:02.439><c> Lake</c><00:02:03.000><c> we</c><00:02:03.360
• ><c> we'd</c> so G Lake Cross Lake Pega Lake we we'd so G Lake Cross Lake Pega Lake we we'd be<00:02:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 1949, a 17-year-old white woman alleged she had been raped by four Black men outside of Groveland in Lake
• Four Black men outside of Groveland in Lake County.
• Ernest Thomas, Charles Greenlee, Samuel Shepard, and Walter Irvin were falsely accused of rape in Lake
• During the 2016 legislative session, I drove her to Lake County when the Groveland City Council passed
• During the 2016 legislative session, I drove her to Lake County when the Groveland City Council passed

Bills: S0214, S0694, S1266

Keywords: special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, compensation, wrongful conviction, civil rights, historic injustice, reparation, cybersecurity, internships, workforce development, education, economic growth

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, a rural access bill for special districts, was amended to allow independent special districts in rural areas to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments directly for verified work rather than relying on reimbursement. Testimony in support came from representatives of water and sewer entities and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 214 favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1266 by Senator Collada on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was amended to create a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at USF. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn by Senator Bernard. With no opposition noted, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 1266 favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which provides compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. The bill was presented as a justice and redress measure, with supportive testimony from Delatry Hollinger and comments from Senator Smith and the chair praising the effort. The committee reported CS/SB 694 favorably, and then adjourned without further business.

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• </c><00:30:01.680><c> um</c> Uh this project on the Roseau Lake um Uh this project on the Roseau Lake
• </c> to keep the funding for the Roseau Lake to keep the funding for the Roseau Lake rehabilitation<00
• In lake country, it was not uncommon for septic systems to just run a pipe right out to the lake.
• Like I mentioned at the last meeting, I live on a lake.
• Our lake is right high.

Bills: HF3879

Keywords: outdoor heritage, conservation, habitat restoration, natural resources, wildlife management, 1183, house

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• The many faces of White Bear Lake.
• Really quick, I heard you mention White Bear Lake.
• I just appreciate I heard the White Bear Lake shout-out many times, and I represent White Bear Lake and
• I just appreciate I heard the White Bear Lake shout-out many times, and I represent White Bear Lake and
• Clair, Maple River, Lake Crystal, Sleepy Eye, and New Ulm.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• on a few lakes.
• </c> recreate on a few lakes. recreate on a few lakes. &gt;&gt; Chair<00:06:44.080><c> Fischer.
• And I think historically the the lake.
• Um that's why I blow all over the lake.
• </c> agricultural economy, especially in Lake agricultural economy, especially in Lake of<01:21:24.239

Bills: HF4253, HF4257, HF3236, HF4264, HF4149, HF4019

Keywords: boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• This would be Kincaid Lake, which is a fully renovated campground at Kincaid Lake.
• </c> electrical infrastructure at Kin Lake electrical infrastructure at Kin Lake and<01:15:55.600><c>
• </c><01:21:16.800><c> Bach</c> totaling $2.8 million at Lake Bach totaling $2.8 million at Lake Bach
• ><c> Carter</c><01:22:15.679><c> Caves</c> Dam Village Kin Lake Carter Caves Dam Village Kin Lake Carter
• Yatesville Lake State Marina following.

Keywords: Discussion of SB 126 (2025 RS) 00:05:13 Discussion of HB 16 (2025 RS) 00:15:40 Kentucky Department of Parks – Overview 01:05:06, 958, all

Summary: The committee met jointly for State Government, State and Local Government, and Elections and Constitutional Amendments, approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting, and then took up discussion of Senate Bill 126, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power. Senator Chris McDaniel said the measure was prompted by concerns over pardons issued in 2019 and would bar pardons for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the swearing-in of a new governor, leaving the power otherwise intact. Members who spoke generally supported the proposal as a way to increase accountability, and McDaniel said he intended to place it on the 2026 ballot. No vote was taken on the bill during the discussion. The committee then moved to House Bill 16 on water fluoridation. Representative Hart and Senator Greg Elkins said the bill would remove Kentucky’s fluoridation mandate and give local water districts the choice to add fluoride or not. They emphasized that the revised draft also adds immunity language to protect districts from civil litigation regardless of their decision. Dr. Jack Call, a Louisville dentist, presented against fluoridation, arguing that the main dental benefit is topical rather than from drinking water and citing studies and reports he said linked fluoride exposure to reduced IQ in children and other health concerns. Cindy Batson, a nurse and parent, also supported the bill and said she had testified on the issue for years. During questions, Senator Rollins raised concerns about fluoride being an industrial byproduct and described fluoridation as forced medication. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s local-control and immunity provisions, with sponsors saying they were not trying to relitigate the broader science but wanted to remove the mandate. The transcript ends while questions and testimony on HB 16 were still underway, and no final committee action is shown.

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• As Prior Lake and Shakipia developments.
• The Lake Superior Zoo cultural heritage.
• Thank you very the Lake Superior Zoo.
• </c> palace with the ice harvested from Lake palace with the ice harvested from Lake Failen<01:54:00.080
• Uh, when it's outside Lake Phalen, the ice blocks are still, you know, harvested from Lake Phalen to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> Hampshire lake or Watershed Hampshire lake or Watershed Association<03:02:35.760><c> well</c><03
• </c> Lake Association yes so just a Lake Lake Association yes so just a Lake Association<03:02:48.160
• But lakes, I really do...
• </c> represents boers if they're from Lakes represents boers if they're from Lakes maybe<03:05:36.080
• And a Lakes Association, right.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the Department of Environmental Services on proposed changes in House Bill 2 and related technical changes in House Bill 1 tied to the governor’s permitting realignment initiative. The proposal would move environmental review staff from Fish and Game and DNCR to DES to create a more centralized “one-stop shop” for applicants needing DES permits, especially for wildlife and natural heritage reviews. DES said the goal is to speed permitting, support a 60-day review clock, and improve coordination among agencies while keeping the substantive review work in place. Members asked about staffing impacts, the scope of the transferred duties, and whether the change would create redundancy or weaken the other agencies. DES said most of the affected staff work primarily on these reviews, though Fish and Game staff also handle other state and federal reviews, which is why the proposal was adjusted to keep one of the four Fish and Game positions there and move three to DES, along with two positions from DNCR. DES also described a new supervisory position in HB 2 to manage the transferred staff within its land resources bureau. Officials said the reviews would still be done by specialists, but under DES supervision, and that the agencies would continue to coordinate recommendations on species impacts and mitigation. The committee also discussed fee increases intended to offset costs, including a 50% increase in wetlands fees and a 100% increase in alteration-of-terrain fees, with the department saying the changes would cover the new positions. Members raised concerns about impacts on private homeowners, possible incentives to work without permits, and whether fines should be used more as a revenue source or for mitigation. DES said wetlands permits are roughly split between homeowner-related and commercial projects, that permit-by-notification already creates a two-tier structure for smaller projects, and that enforcement relies partly on public complaints and online permitting systems. The department also said most fines currently go to the general fund and vary widely year to year, with about $75,000 budgeted, and that the proposal would also create permit-by-notification authority for alteration-of-terrain projects between 100,000 and 150,000 square feet, mirroring language in Senate Bill 110. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• We are charged with protecting Lake Tahoe.
• TRPA leads the Lake Tahoe aquatic invasive species prevention and control program.
• So if you follow the voluntary standards, then you're allowed onto the lake.
• And if you don't follow the voluntary standards, you're not allowed on the lake.
• How is it voluntary if you can't go on the lake if you don't do it?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Uh, with me is the Forest Lake mayor, Mr.
• Uh with me is the Forest Lake State. Uh with me is the Forest Lake mayor,<00:23:15.600><c> Mr.
• </c> and shoppers who come to Forest Lake and shoppers who come to Forest Lake from<00:25:59.760><c>
• </c><00:26:02.960><c> has</c> While the city of Forest Lake has While the city of Forest Lake has incorporated
• </c><00:26:14.480><c> can</c> this legislation so Force Lake can this legislation so Force Lake can continue

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Rocky Point Lodge is at Heyburn State Park, on the south end of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
• Priest Lake. Um... More slips for the public to be able to rent. Priest Lake.
• Crown Point at Cascade Lake State Park, Cascade is a Bureau of Reclamation property.
• Or go to Williams Lake, which many of us find beautiful.
• Or go to Williams Lake, which many of us find beautiful.

Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee first heard a budget presentation for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Legislative staff explained the agency’s structure, dedicated funds, and a proposed FY27 supplemental to transfer about $9.8 million in grant funds from a consolidated program into the current park operations program after a prior reorganization. The agency’s FY27 request also included dedicated-fund enhancements for additional park personnel, trail maintenance staff, and one-time improvements, with no general fund request. Director Susan Buxton described major capital projects completed with prior appropriations, including campground, marina, lodge, trail, and accessibility upgrades across the state, and said the investments had increased capacity and visitation. Committee members asked about access for Idaho residents, reservation pricing, and the effect of charging out-of-state users more. Buxton said the new reservation system is more mobile-friendly, out-of-state pricing has increased availability for residents, and a University of Idaho study is evaluating the impact. She also said the agency expects more campsites, boat slips, and day-use areas than originally projected. Members discussed the agency’s OHV education campaign, trail maintenance, and the new observatory at Bruneau Dunes State Park. No formal action or vote was taken during the Parks and Recreation presentation. The committee then reviewed the Office of the State Public Defender budget. Legislative staff summarized the agency’s staffing, fund balance, and FY27 requests, including six new trial attorney positions, secure hosted data storage, and laptop/data migration costs. Director Stephen Frederickson said the statewide system is now stable after a difficult transition from county-based defense, with vacancies down to about 7 percent and 55 new employees hired since July 1. He warned that further budget reductions would likely be absorbed through training cuts first, but could eventually force reductions in contract attorneys and increase caseloads, which he said would risk attorney turnover and constitutional problems. Members asked about county MOUs, Twin Falls staffing shortages, attorney levels, child protection cases, training, and the impact on county costs and property taxes. No vote was taken, and the committee adjourned after announcing the next day’s agenda.

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• Rob Scott, the chair of the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District, as a testifier.
• Rob Scott, the chair of the Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District, as a testifier.
• um District as well um the Crane Lake um District as well um the cran<00:34:53.919><c> Lake</c><00:34
• Unfortunately, none can serve on the sewer board as they are not residents of Crane Lake.
• The Crane Lake Sewer Board needs to meet on a regular basis.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Street area of Minneapolis near the lake Street area of Minneapolis during<00:17:16.600><c> the</c><
• Chair, members of the committee, Aaron Nelson, High School Principal, Pequot Lakes.
• Chair, members of the committee, Aaron Nelson, High School Principal, Pequot Lakes.
• </c><01:14:12.360><c> where</c> which has happened to peat Lakes where which has happened to peat Lakes
• We have a number of students in Pequot Lakes.

Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922

Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

Transcript Highlights:

• We are charged with protecting Lake Tahoe.
• TRPA leads the Lake Tahoe aquatic invasive species prevention and control program.
• So if you follow the voluntary standards, then you're allowed onto the lake.
• And if you don't follow the voluntary standards, you're not allowed on the lake.
• How is it voluntary if you can't go on the lake if you don't do it?

Summary: The committee heard three water- and environment-related bills. AB 1663, by Assembly Member Wallace, would provide relief for high desert homeowners by allowing permits without mitigation fees for removing or trimming up to 10 Western Joshua trees for health and safety needs, including defensible space. Support came from the California Association of Realtors and the Community Water Systems Alliance, and members discussed balancing conservation with property maintenance. The bill was moved out of committee on a do-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations. AB 1772, by Assembly Member Papin, sought to create a statewide framework to prevent the spread of golden mussels through watercraft decontamination standards, reciprocity for certifications, and long-term funding. Testimony in support highlighted Lake Tahoe’s invasive species prevention program as a model, while Recreational Boaters of California expressed caution about funding fairness, reciprocity, and how the system would work if infestations become widespread. After discussion about mandatory decontamination standards and funding, the bill was also passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 2521, also by Assembly Member Papin, would use a watershed-wide water availability analysis from the California Council of Science and Technology to help streamline groundwater recharge permitting and reduce applicant costs. Members raised concerns about protecting existing water rights and ensuring stakeholder input, and the author emphasized the study would be informational rather than binding. The bill passed to Appropriations, and the committee later took add-on votes confirming passage of AB 1663, AB 1772, and AB 2521.

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• Most recently, Howard Lake opened the first net-zero library in the state of Minnesota, so that means
• Most recently, Howard Lake opened the first net-zero library in the state of Minnesota, so that means
• Most recently, Howard Lake opened the first net-zero library in the state of Minnesota, so that means
• Most recently, Howard Lake opened the first net-zero library in the state of Minnesota, so that means
• Most recently, Howard Lake opened the first net-zero library in the state of Minnesota, so that means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're going to have to learn how to work together, and I just keep going back to the Lake and Riley bill
• the federal kind of model legislation at the federal level<00:03:14.040><c> the</c><00:03:14.159><c> lake
• Riley</c><00:03:14.959><c> bill</c><00:03:15.519><c> got</c><00:03:16.159><c> broad</c> level the lake
• and Riley bill got broad level the lake and Riley bill got broad bipartisan<00:03:17.599><c> support
• </c><00:04:37.280><c> and</c><00:04:37.440><c> Riley</c> keep going back to the lake and Riley keep going

Keywords: 1183, house