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OK
Transcript Highlights:
- That's Gus Bird. He's from Ada.
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
transportation, oversize permit, overweight permit, permit fees, motor carrier, commercial trucking, heavy haul, wide load, special combination vehicle, manufactured home transport, portable building transport, utility poles, rural electric cooperative, farm equipment, agricultural hauling, bridge formula, load limits, weight limits, road funding, highway construction
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- That's wild to me, and I vote aye. Representative Kupper votes aye. Have you all voted?
- Mexican gray wolves were nearly eliminated from this earth and were totally absent from the wild for
- Following ...from this earth and were totally absent from the wild for many years.
- Five wild Mexican wolves, four males and one pregnant female, were captured alive in Mexico from 1977
- With just one population and only 286 total wolves in the wild, Arizona and New Mexico, they are hardly
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, allowing Miss Birds to speak to that? >> Oh, ma'am. I certainly don't. >> Thank you, Mr.
- Chair, allowing Miss Birds to speak to that? >> Oh, ma'am. I certainly don't. >> Thank you, Mr.
- Chair, allowing Miss Birds to speak to that? >> Oh, ma'am. I certainly don't. >> Thank you, Mr.
- Chair, allowing Miss Birds to speak to that? >> Oh, ma'am. I certainly don't. >> Thank you, Mr.
- Chair, allowing Miss Birds to speak to that? >> Oh, ma'am. I certainly don't. >> Thank you, Mr.
Committee:
House Judiciary
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDT-HRE, HRE Public Hearings 03-13-2025
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Myself and colleagues have been able to raise nearly $10 million to basically ramp up wild collections
- Myself and colleagues have been able to raise nearly $10 million to basically ramp up wild collections
- Myself and colleagues have been able to raise nearly $10 million to basically ramp up wild collections
- same cultivated populations because you do sort of lose all those traits that are existing in those wild
- So it's ensuring that not only you're tracking where those seeds have come from from the wild, but also
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism and Higher Education heard HB 1494, relating to sports facilities. Testimony was largely in opposition to the bill as drafted from the Stadium Authority, the Department of Accounting and General Services, and the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, with several other written comments also opposing; each asked that if the measure advances, Senate language from related stadium bills be incorporated instead. The University of Hawaiʻi testified in support of the Nāʻid project and said it wants the project delivered at Halawa so the university can have a football facility, though members pressed the university on whether it was effectively supporting both the project and the bill’s current approach.
A substantial portion of the hearing focused on the stadium project’s financing, schedule, and oversight. DAGS and Public Works discussed a consultant contract that had grown to about $28 million and an audit that recovered $441,000 after improper travel and expense reimbursements, including first-class airfare and other personal expenses; officials said the audit exposed weak internal controls and led to revised reimbursement policies. Members questioned whether the problems would have been found without media reporting and whether stronger oversight should have been in place earlier.
The committee also discussed the current Ching Field setup for UH football, with witnesses describing it as less than ideal and temporary until the new stadium is built. Stadium Authority representatives said the current preferred offeror is Aloha Halawa Development Partners, negotiations have recently accelerated, and the goal remains a contract this summer and a fall 2028 opening. They said the state is committed to $350 million in general obligation bonds, with the overall project expected to cost more, and that the developer is exploring other financing sources such as TIF or CFD while the state and city work to expedite permits and demolition. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 13, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll hear from everybody and should have lots of time, Assessor Bird.
- morning, commissioners. should have lots of time, should have lots of time, Assessor<00:13:34.560><c> Bird
- </c> Assessor Bird. Assessor Bird.
Bills:
SF0082
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/19/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We have many of our Minnesota Wild players with Faber and Baldi who have won gold medal.
- We have many of our Minnesota Wild players with Faber and Baldi who have won gold medal.
- We have many of our Minnesota Wild players with Faber and Baldi who have won gold medal.
- We have many of our Minnesota Wild players with Faber and Baldi who have won gold medal.
- We have many of our Minnesota Wild players with Faber and Baldi who have won gold medal.
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll hear from Curtis Steinauer, Sophia Bird McSherry, and Ramona Brandes.
- I'm Sophia Bird McSherry with the Washington State Office of Public Defense, largely echoing what Curtis
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll hear from Curtis Diner, Sophia Bird McSherry, and Ramona Brandes.
- I'm Sophia Bird McSherry with the Washington State Office of Public Defense, largely echoing what Curtis
Summary:
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. On SB 5906, the SAFE Act, staff and Sen. Hansen described protections limiting immigration enforcement access to non-public areas in schools, early learning settings, higher education, health care facilities, adult family homes, and ballot-processing areas, and restricting collection of immigration-status information. Supporters said the bill would clarify and strengthen existing Keep Washington Working policies, while some witnesses requested amendments to better define health care facilities, clarify adult family home and election-related provisions, and keep Section 6 on ballot security. Some members questioned the factual basis for reported ICE activity near schools and daycares and the distinction between judicial and administrative warrants.
The committee also heard SB 5886 on personality rights and forged digital likenesses. Staff explained that the bill would add digitally created or modified likenesses to the Personality Rights Act, raise civil penalties, and allow recovery of actual and non-economic damages in forged-digital-likeness cases. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to address AI deepfakes and identity misuse while preserving satire and fair use; student and advocacy witnesses supported the measure as a way to protect students and victims of digital impersonation. The committee then heard SB 5169, which expands child hearsay and closed-circuit testimony rules to older children and additional offenses. Prosecutors and forensic interviewers supported the bill as necessary in trafficking and child abuse cases, while defense advocates opposed it as an overbroad expansion that could raise confrontation-clause issues and create legal challenges.
Additional hearings included SB 5865, which would move garnishment form updates from statute to the Washington Pattern Forms Committee; judges supported it as a way to fix a wage-withholding calculation error and allow future updates without legislation. SB 5912 would reinstate the Indigent Defense Task Force to study statewide public defense delivery and recommend sustainable reforms; counties, the Office of Public Defense, and defense groups supported it. SB 6009 would make permanent the current process for direct review of administrative decisions by the Court of Appeals and retain land-use transfer provisions; a Court of Appeals judge supported the bill. SB 6087 would extend limited liability for donations of children’s items to religious organizations and add strollers and car seats, with support from Zero Waste Washington. The committee did not take final votes on these bills during the hearing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 16th, 2026 at 08:30 am
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have one in person, Sherry Sawyer, and two remote: Jamie Bird and Ben Ashbury.
- My name is Jamie Bird. I am a resident of Seattle. I'm a former public school teacher.
Keywords:
state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation, workforce diversity, hiring reform, employment eligibility, work authorization, DACA
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development Feb 10th, 2026
Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Go tea birds. Yeah, you bet you. I just want that out there.
- Go tea birds. Yeah, you bet you. I just want that out there.
Summary:
The Committee on Economic Development met with a quorum and first heard House Bill 2409 from Rep. Brenda Shields, which would create three child care-related tax credit programs to help address Missouri’s workforce and child care shortages. Shields said the bill is aimed at expanding affordable, reliable child care through community partnerships involving businesses, nonprofits, and providers, with credits for contributions to child care facilities, employer-provided child care assistance, and provider facility improvements. She and supporters cited child care deserts, high costs, and lost economic output, arguing the bill would help parents work and businesses recruit and retain employees. Witnesses in support included the Missouri Chamber, Kids Win Missouri, Associated Industries of Missouri, local chambers, economic development groups, and child care-related organizations; there was no opposition testimony.
The committee then moved into executive session and approved House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2508 and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2517, both by unanimous 12-0 roll call votes and both sent do pass on consent. The 2508 substitute dealt with series LLC language, including searchable records and stand-alone certificates of good standing. The 2517 substitute addressed wholesaling, adding a 14-day disclosure period and changing Attorney General enforcement language from “shall” to “may.”
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2654 from Rep. Knight, which would create a Missouri Works capital investment track for projects with at least $50 million in investment, offering a 2.5% tax credit without requiring new job creation. The sponsor and Department of Economic Development said the proposal is modeled on programs in other states and is intended to help Missouri compete for large investments, especially in manufacturing and automation. Many business and economic development groups testified in support, emphasizing retention, expansion, and regional competition; several members asked whether the $50 million threshold could be lowered, and the sponsor said he was open to discussion. No opposition testimony was offered, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 26th, 2025
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 14, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Bruce Top, our budget chief; Missy Jones, our administrative assistant; Deshaun Bird, our lead
- Florida enjoying our natural resources, whether that's fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, camping, or bird
Summary:
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met to organize for the session, confirm a quorum, and hear introductory remarks from members about their districts and interests. Chair Esposito outlined the committee’s jurisdiction and budget overview, noting a total budget of about $7.2 billion, with major funding tied to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Citrus. She also described major cost drivers such as Everglades restoration, water quality, resiliency, land acquisition, and rural family lands, and asked members to review agency requests in small groups later in the process.
Agency leaders then presented budget and program updates. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson emphasized department efficiency efforts, including IT modernization, staff reorganization, rural and family lands conservation, best management practices, Fresh From Florida marketing, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, and completion of the Connor Complex headquarters. DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert highlighted record investments in Everglades restoration, water quality projects, resilience grants, land acquisition, state parks, and enforcement. FWC Executive Director Roger Young discussed conservation research, fisheries and wildlife management, law enforcement, disaster response, and pressures from growth, boating, invasive species, and derelict vessels. Department of Citrus Executive Director Shannon Shep reviewed the industry’s decline due to hurricanes and citrus greening, current research and marketing efforts, and e-commerce campaigns to support Florida citrus sales.
Members asked questions about citrus production declines, future replanting and therapies, rural family lands, PFOS cleanup, mangrove restoration, flooding and pump infrastructure, agricultural theft, and derelict vessel removal. Officials generally responded with updates, emphasized science-based management and enforcement, and in several cases said they would follow up with more detailed information later. No formal votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair directing members to provide feedback on agencies for further budget review and then adjournment.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, I think you know that most of my district is wild, wild west, and very few of the existing ordinances
- /c><00:40:50.079><c> my</c><00:40:50.320><c> district</c><00:40:50.560><c> is</c><00:40:50.880><c> wild
- </c><00:40:51.200><c> wild</c><00:40:51.359><c> west</c> most of my district is wild wild west most of
- my district is wild wild west and<00:40:52.480><c> um</c><00:40:52.720><c> very</c><00:40:53.119><c>
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
Keywords:
HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- In eighth grade, I was also a Wild Friend.
- We have a group of Wild Friends here in the gallery today, and with that, Mr.
- Our Wild Friends, it is time for the vote. Senator Bergman is to close. Mr.
- The Wild Friends are patiently awaiting the vote. Please, if you wish to vote no, raise your hand.
- Congratulations to our Wild Friends. Senator Bergman. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Buddy.
Summary:
The Senate convened, initially lacked a quorum, then established one and opened with prayer, pledges in English, Navajo, and Spanish, and the salute to the New Mexico flag. Members then moved through announcements and recognitions, including permission for cameras on the floor and gallery, and certificates honoring Santa Fe County Day and Soil and Water Conservation District Day. Senators spoke in support of both recognitions, emphasizing Santa Fe County’s history, cultural and economic contributions, and the conservation districts’ role in stewardship, agriculture, and conservation work across the state. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests, honorary lieutenant governors, student shadows, and seniors visiting the Capitol.
The Senate confirmed two State Investment Council appointments. Mary Patricia Roman was confirmed 31-0 after debate highlighting her decades of global investment experience, leadership in private banking, and service on the SIC investment committee. John F. Bingaman was then confirmed 32-0 for reappointment, with senators citing his finance background, prior service as governor’s chief of staff, and role in state economic and early childhood policy. Members also discussed his leadership on the council and the importance of strong management of the state’s permanent funds.
On legislation, Senate Memorial 3 passed 27-0. The memorial, developed with the Wild Friends civics and science program, invites state agencies to participate in an insect identification and education workshop with UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology and the Xerces Society. The Senate also received House messages and adopted several committee reports, including referrals and passage recommendations for multiple bills and memorials. Later, the chamber debated Senate Bill 145, which would consolidate certain federal audit reporting into a single submission and adjust audit requirements for smaller entities and acequias; supporters said it would streamline compliance without changing audit requirements, while opponents raised concerns about auditor business, oversight, and the risk of weakening scrutiny. The bill remained under debate in the portion provided.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education (2-5-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- The first year is the Wild West, and year two is when teachers are finally able to take a breath a little
- The first year is the Wild West, and year two is when teachers are finally able to take a breath a little
- </c><00:43:18.599><c> hard</c><00:43:18.920><c> it's</c><00:43:19.040><c> the</c><00:43:19.160><c> Wild
- </c> year is I mean it's hard it's the Wild year is I mean it's hard it's the Wild Wild<00:43:19.640>
- West and and you're learning every Wild West and and you're learning every day<00:43:21.720><c> and<
Keywords:
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Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 44, “Landon’s Law,” sponsored by Rep. Candy Massaroni. The bill would allow schools to keep anti-choking devices such as LifeVac on hand while limiting liability. Testimony from Equal First Aid and LifeVac emphasized that choking is a leading cause of death for children, that the devices are noninvasive and FDA-registered, and that updated Red Cross guidance allows their use when standard rescue protocols fail or are not feasible. Lauren McCubbins, Landon McCubbin’s mother, gave emotional testimony about her 8-year-old son’s death from choking at school and urged the committee to give schools an added rescue option. Members asked questions about how the device works, whether the Heimlich maneuver remains part of the protocol, and whether the bill is limited to LifeVac or applies to similar devices. The bill was reported favorably, with a roll call vote showing unanimous support from members present.
The committee then heard a bill sponsored by Rep. J. Baker aimed at reducing administrative burdens in schools and supporting teacher recruitment and retention. The measure would lengthen the required evaluation cycle for tenured teachers from every three years to every five years, provide teachers a copy of their employment contract upon request, streamline professional development provisions, update continuous school improvement plan filing requirements, restore schools’ ability to use Title II funds for certain programs after an unintended consequence of prior legislation, and require KDE to review reporting requirements and eliminate those not required by law. Rep. Baker said the bill was developed with teachers and administrators through a working group and is intended to reduce “check-the-box” tasks so educators can focus on instruction. Amanda Butler of Spencer County Schools and other educators testified that the changes would save time, preserve funding for mentor and induction programs, and reduce repetitive paperwork. Rep. Fleming asked for clarification on the longer evaluation cycle, and an educator witness explained that each evaluation involves pre-observation, observation, and post-observation time and that districts would still retain flexibility to evaluate more often if needed. No final vote on this bill was included in the transcript excerpt.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 4th, 2026
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
Summary:
The committee heard three Idaho Department of Fish and Game rule dockets tied to the governor’s zero-based regulation process. The first docket updated licensing and tag rules, including a new non-resident draw framework for deer and elk, added turkey-related landowner hunt provisions, clarified disability certification and refunds, consolidated moved language, changed the acreage threshold for certain landowner hunts to 79 acres, and adjusted several controlled-hunt and special-tag provisions. The second docket was a repeal of a chapter that had been moved into the big game rules, and the committee approved both that repeal and the licensing docket without opposition.
The bulk of the meeting focused on Docket 13-01-08-24-01, which revised big game hunting rules and included a major package of technology restrictions. Fish and Game staff explained that the changes came from a Hunting and Advanced Technology working group and public comment, and would prohibit or limit certain uses of smart optics, transmitting trail cameras, thermal imaging, night vision, drones, and aircraft in big game hunting, while carving out exceptions for some uses such as backcountry pilots and certain wolf-management activities. Staff also described related changes to archery, muzzleloader, electronic tagging, motorized hunting, bait, herd-health kill authorizations, and grizzly-bear bait reporting. Testimony was sharply divided: supporters said the rules protect fair chase, preserve hunting opportunity, and prevent technology from eroding hunting tradition; opponents argued the restrictions would hinder wolf control, create legal problems, and unfairly limit tools for predator hunters and landowners.
After extensive testimony and questions, Senator Conowitz moved to adopt the big game docket except for the technology-related subsections on page 56, citing constitutional and statutory concerns. That substitute motion failed on a 4-5 roll call vote. The committee then voted on the full docket, but instead of taking final action, members ultimately moved to hold Docket 13-01-08-24-01 subject to call of the chair. The meeting ended without final approval or rejection of that docket.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In the wild, Mr.
- Chairman, Representative Griffin, in the wild, the most... ...recent count was 286.
- And that is in the wild. What about in captivity? How many are in captivity? Mr.
- menu, including a product from one of these highly regulated by the USDA and FDA companies called Wild
Committee:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Keywords:
Arizona Beef Council, agriculture, market development, beef products, terminating council, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, game and fish commission, wildlife, appointment, commission membership, Arizona Revised Statutes, food labeling, cultivated cells, cell-cultured products, consumer information, food safety, cell-cultured protein
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 8 Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So we began, and 1f steps into this, I felt the bird. I hate stairs.
Bills:
HB3880 , HB3263 , HB2970 , HB3043 , HB3044 , HB3078 , HB3940 , HB4117 , HB3428 , HB4275 , HB3257 , HB3901 , HB4298 , HB4260 , HB2981 , HB3695 , HB2960 , HB3967 , HB3968 , HB4339 , HB4341 , HB4342 , HB2940 , HB4295 , HB4196 , HB3134 , HB1016
Keywords:
Oklahoma Today Magazine, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism promotion, advertising sales, commission pay, employee bonus, sales commission, digital publication, print publication, sponsorships, bulk subscriptions, newsstand sales, ancillary products, public records, procurement exemption, administrative procedures exemption, tourism magazine, revenue sharing, executive director, state agency compensation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- , wild west right now.
- It truly is the wild, wild west.
- ,</c><01:30:21.520><c> wild</c><01:30:21.800><c> west</c> is this is like the wild, wild west is this
- is like the wild, wild west right<01:30:22.400><c> now.
- It truly is the wild, wild west. So now. It truly is the wild, wild west.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- You look at the Ward Bird case, which is what brought us in this series of bills.
- You mentioned the Bird case.
- And I think... could you um remind me of what year Ward Bird was? 2010.
- Ward Bird wasn't just on his property.
- Ward Bird wasn't just on larger issue. Ward Bird wasn't just on his<00:49:32.160><c> property.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary