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• framework remains current and responsive to how students interact in both physical and digital environments
• American Lung Association, California Center for Sustainable Energy, Center for Biological Diversity, Environment
• reduces physical barriers, supports ADA-conscious principles, and creates a more inclusive retail environment
• for the Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability, the Center on Race, Poverty, and the Environment
• for the Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability, the Center on Race, Poverty, and the Environment

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and began by approving a large consent calendar of bills on two unanimous-support motions. The committee then heard a series of individual bills, with authors and sponsors generally describing low or absorbable state costs and asking for aye votes. Topics included AI/digital safety education for students (AB 1792), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), retirement information for community college faculty (AB 2417), cannabis regulation changes including tribal commerce, drive-through sales, and beverage labeling (AB 2506, AB 2697, AB 2532), emergency equipment training for law enforcement volunteers (AB 1913), cannery law modernization (AB 2706), child care planning in local governments (AB 1914), EV charger permitting fees (AB 1820), election-record notice requirements (AB 1664), nursing home discharge notices (AB 2135), a San Diego energization-delay pilot (AB 2518), mental health training for school coaches (AB 1665), and education governance and oversight changes (AB 2117). Several bills were described as committee or sponsor measures with technical or clarifying changes, including AB 2780, AB 2615, AB 2121, and AB 2771. Testimony was largely supportive, often from sponsor groups, industry representatives, labor, or advocacy organizations. Notable support included TechNet for AB 1792, the California State Sheriffs’ Association for AB 1913, California Dairies and food manufacturers for AB 2706, the Low Income Investment Fund for AB 1914, EV and environmental groups for AB 1820, the Attorney General’s Office for AB 1664, long-term care ombudsman advocates for AB 2135, and the California State Association of Psychiatrists for the cannabis and mental-health-related bills. Some bills drew limited opposition or “opposed unless amended” positions, including AB 2350, AB 1820, and AB 2506, while AB 2697 and AB 2532 were presented as efforts to support the legal cannabis market and consumer safety. The committee also heard a presentation-only item, AB 2541, creating a lowrider specialty license plate, which drew enthusiastic bipartisan comments and co-author requests from members. Most bills were reported out with due pass recommendations, many on roll call and several with specific members not voting or voting no. AB 1664 was reported out as due pass as amended and placed on call before later being moved out on a B roll call. AB 2350 and AB 1914 were also later reported out from call on B roll calls, with AB 1914 noted as passing despite some Republican no votes. The suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual action, and the meeting concluded after a brief public comment period in which members of the public voiced positions on unrelated bills, including support for AB 2497, AB 1729, AB 2189, AB 1575, AB 2170, and opposition to AB 1603, AB 2447, AB 2411, AB 2492, and AB 1952.

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• So, clean up is going to be our challenge because this stuff doesn't degrade or naturally in the environment
• So, cleanup is going to be our challenge because this stuff doesn't degrade or naturally in the environment
• So, cleanup is going to be our challenge because this stuff doesn't degrade or naturally in the environment
• So, cleanup is going to be our challenge because this stuff doesn't degrade or naturally in the environment
• So, cleanup is going to be our challenge because this stuff doesn't degrade or naturally in the environment

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs considered two resolutions related to Red Hill and PFAS contamination. HCR 186 urged the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend the renewal period for secretarial designee health care authorization for people affected by the Red Hill water contamination crisis and to improve access to care. Testimony from Moira Flanary and Board of Water Supply’s Ernie Lau supported the measure, emphasizing lasting health impacts, the need for continuity of care, and National Academies recommendations for continued eligibility and access to treatment. The second measure, HCR 200, urged the U.S. Department of Defense to reassess prior determinations and closure decisions under CERCLA in light of evolving scientific understanding of PFAS and recent federal hazardous substance designations. Mr. Lau testified in support, arguing that military investigations should not rely only on old records or AFFF documentation and should instead use current testing methods to identify contamination. He said PFAS is persistent, mobile in groundwater, and likely to require long-term remediation, and he also answered questions about cleanup challenges and the Board of Water Supply’s ongoing litigation against the Navy over Red Hill-related costs. At the end of the hearing, the committees voted to pass both HCR 186 and HCR 200 unamended. The Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on both measures. The Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee did not have quorum, so its votes were deferred until April 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room 225.

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• Okay, members, the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources will now come to order.
• communities from benefiting from new technologies that could perform better while still protecting our environment
• communities from benefiting from new technologies that could perform better while still protecting our environment
• Springs Council and others waiving in support of this bill to folks that clearly care about the environment
• And his family started a foundation to really honor his work in protecting our environment, protecting

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, and marine-biodegradable products, with supporters arguing it creates standards and avoids patchwork local rules; it was reported favorably. SB 1066, by Senator Brodeur, proposed a phased restoration of the Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam area, including partial dam restoration, recreation and economic development planning, and a local advisory council; testimony was strongly divided between restoration supporters and local officials concerned about water supply, reservoir value, and community impacts. The committee adopted an amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee also approved CS/SB 698 by Senator Martin, which would let builders proceed with home construction after applying for septic permits rather than waiting for the permit to be issued first. Testimony from builders and industry representatives focused on permitting delays, contract pricing, and the need for a glide path if DEP rules change; some senators raised concerns about the 120-day transition period, but the bill passed favorably with a technical amendment. CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, would phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam for non-emergency use, require inventory and disposal reporting, create DEP rules and a registry of alternatives, and establish grant/cost-savings support for local agencies; it was reported favorably after an amendment clarifying DEP references and penalty language. Finally, the committee approved CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body feature in the Jupiter Narrows area as the Andrew Red Harris Shoal in honor of a local environmental advocate who died rescuing a friend. The bill was amended to clarify the shoal identification and then reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested the record reflect additional affirmative votes on certain bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• . >> Now, the bill has been read the first time and is referred to the Committee on Environment.
• establishments. >> Now, the bill has been read the first time and is referred to the Committee on Environment
• 42.568> [snorts]<00:05:42.639> Bill<00:05:42.880> 633<00:05:43.520> is Environment
• House [snorts] Bill 633 is Environment.
• Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Legislative Council, the amendment sponsor, House Committee on Environment

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a moment of silence honoring four former members who had recently died: Avis Jarvis, Ernie Shan Jr., Ernest Earl, and Malcolm F. Severance. Members then introduced 12 bills for first reading and referral, covering topics including voyeurism and disclosure of sexually explicit images, crime victims’ rights in forensic cases, domestic abuse orders of protection, family court judgments, connected-device security standards, energy storage goals, environmental amendments, municipal votes on cannabis retail, cannabis consumption in prohibited places, elimination of Department of Corrections supervisory fees, an independent monitoring board for body-worn camera footage, and operating under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Each bill was read and referred to the appropriate committee. During announcements, members noted an upcoming Vermont National Guard and Veterans Affairs Caucus meeting, recognized a representative’s birthday, observed a moment of silence for former doorkeeper Cornelius L. Reed, and welcomed a new child in the gallery. The chamber then moved to the orders of the day. The House considered H.28, which would add explicit affirmation language to oath requirements in titles 1 through 10 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated and make related technical and gender-neutral wording changes. The Judiciary Committee recommended amendment, and the House adopted the committee amendment and ordered third reading. The House also took up H.409, a strike-all amendment concerning bail revocation procedures. The bill would correct bail-cap language for now-sealable misdemeanors and create a clearer process for prosecutors to appeal denied motions for bail revocation; witnesses from legislative counsel, public safety, prosecutors, defense, and the judiciary supported it. The committee vote was reported as 10-1 after a correction from the floor, the House adopted the amendment, and third reading was ordered. The House then adjourned until Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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• They were put in a bad environment also. Mitchell's death shows the basic.
• That is statistically the most dangerous environment on Earth for that age where they're most likely
• We agreed that swim lessons should provide the safest environment possible and encourage parents and
• It's about creating a safe, regulated environment with anti-fraud security measures like ID verification
• lottery courier services, The committee should recognize our ability to operate in a regulated environment

Bills: SB 28

Keywords: groundwater, groundwater conservation district, Water Code, Water Development Board, modeled available groundwater, aquifer, water permit, groundwater transfer, export groundwater, out-of-district transfer, management area, desired future conditions, well permit, retail public utility, potable water, emergency interconnect, subsidiary, controlled entity, aquifer management, water resources

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• It is coming through them and passes through them into the environment.
• And so, they are the source of it and have as much risk to the environment as the manufacturers of the
• But if it's doing that much damage to our environment and to us... maybe there's something better out
• Within these environments, over 4,300 staff and 8,300 incarcerated individuals live and work every day
• These investments are crucial to maintaining safe and secure correctional environments and ensuring the

Bills: HF3220

Keywords: school safety, school security, emergency access, law enforcement access, master key box, secure key box, entry device, school grants, education finance, Department of Education, charter schools, school districts, cooperative units, appropriation cancellation, one-time appropriation, school safety plan, emergency preparedness, public safety, school building security

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• WE TRY AGAIN TO GIVE THEM THE SERVICES WHERE THEY ARE WITH THOSE PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS.
• THIS OFFERS PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY THE NEWLY DEVELOPED SKILLS IN A REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENT
• ANSWERING QUESTIONS, SHOWCASE UNIQUE SKILL SETS AND RECEIVE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
• CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE YOUNG ADULTS TO HAVE LONG-TERM READINESS.
• THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWED THEM TO GAIN CONFIDENCE GAIN PROFESSIONAL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• ARE SIMILAR, THEY ARE NOT DISSIMILAR AT ALL TO PROGRAMS IN OTHER FACILITIES, THEY ARE JUST IN AN ENVIRONMENT
• THEY ARE STILL IN AN OPEN POPULATION SETTING BUT IT IS A PARAMILITARY STICK OR STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT
• I WILL SAY IT'S NOT BUT BECAUSE WE DO THIS AND WE DETERMINE WHICH INMATES NEED TO BE IN THIS ENVIRONMENT
• TRAY WAS USED AT THAT FACILITY WHEN YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS ARE BEING THREATENED IN AN INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENT
• BUT FOR THE MOST PART IT IS JUST EXPRESSING AN INTEREST IN HAVING THOSE PRELIMINARY CLASSES AND ENVIRONMENTS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The bill will be referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
• The bill will be referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
• The bill will be referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
• The bill will be referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
• The bill is reported by the Committee on Energy and Environment with a substitute S1.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, excused several members, and heard a memorial statement from Majority Floor Leader Singh honoring Thomas James Cleary, a longtime Michigan public servant, lobbyist, and civic volunteer. The chamber also recognized a departing staff member from Senator Geis’s office and later welcomed guests from Cleary’s family. No substantive debate occurred during these tributes, and remarks were ordered printed in the journal. The Senate then handled a large number of introductions and referrals, including Senate Joint Resolution K to prohibit autopen use by certain executive officials, Senate bills on Treasury revenue collection and liquor control, and numerous House bills covering housing, health, insurance, natural resources, education, consumer finance, child care licensing, public employment contracts, and other topics. Several housing and finance-related House bills were sent directly to the Committee of the Whole by unanimous consent. In Committee of the Whole, bills including House Bill 4072, House Bill 5630, Senate Bills 792, 793, 947, 1013, and 885 were considered; substitutes were adopted for House Bill 5630, Senate Bills 1013, 947, and 885, and the committee recommended all of those bills, plus House Bill 4072, Senate Bills 792 and 793, for third reading. On final passage, House Bill 4042 and House Bill 5630 each passed 34-0, with four members excused. The Senate also concurred in the House substitute to Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, approving an extension of the state energy emergency, by a 33-1 vote. By contrast, concurrence in the House substitute to Senate Bill 878 failed 2-32, sending that appropriations bill to conference committee. The House then named conferees on Senate Bill 878, and the Senate named conferees for both SB 878 and HB 5630 after the chambers disagreed on those measures.

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• Good afternoon, Grishina Mohobe, with California Environment... Thank you.
• be regulated through permitting by the Coastal Commission to ensure the protection of coastal environments
• oftentimes have significant implications for the character of a community, they also can impact the environment
• grassroots environmental nonprofit, dedicated to protecting wild places, natural landscapes, and the environment
• grassroots environmental nonprofit, dedicated to protecting wild places, natural landscapes, and the environment

Summary: The committee considered several coastal, climate, and air quality measures. Senator Laird presented SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act and Coastal Conservancy Act, and SJR 12 opposing the federal offshore oil and gas leasing program; both drew broad support from environmental groups, local governments, and other advocates, with no opposition heard. Senator Padilla presented SB 10, requiring state climate plans to include gender impact assessments, with supporters arguing climate harms fall disproportionately on women and LGBTQ+ people; the bill also drew no opposition in the hearing. Senator Padilla also presented SB 675 to restructure the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District board and expand public transparency, while supporters cited severe air quality problems and opponents raised concerns about unfunded mandates, consultation, and impacts on local permitting and economic development. Senator Allen presented SB 1229 to limit disaster-rebuild coastal permit exemptions when replacement structures would newly impede coastal access or sensitive protections, with supporters saying it would prevent investor abuse of post-disaster rebuilding rules. After testimony, the committee took up the measures and recorded votes. SCR 136, SJR 12, SB 10, SB 675, and SB 1229 all advanced on party-line or near-party-line votes, with some members voting no on the more regulatory measures. The consent calendar was also approved, including ACR 157, SB 899, SB 949, SB 963, SB 1008, SB 1207, SB 1428, and SJR 5. All of the listed measures were sent onward, generally to Appropriations, and the committee concluded its hearing after the roll calls.

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• be regulated through permitting by the Coastal Commission to ensure the protection of coastal environments
• oftentimes have significant implications for the character of a community, they also can impact the environment
• know, we were looking... permitting by the Coastal Commission to ensure the protection of coastal environments
• oftentimes have significant implications for the character of a community, they also can impact the environment
• grassroots environmental nonprofit, dedicated to protecting wild places, natural landscapes, and the environment

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several climate, coastal, and air quality measures. Senator Laird presented SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act and Coastal Conservancy Act, and SJR 12 opposing the federal offshore oil and gas leasing program; both drew broad support from environmental groups, local governments, and other advocates, with no opposition on the record. Senator Padilla presented SB 10, which would require certain state agencies to include gender impact assessments in climate planning, with supporters arguing climate harms fall disproportionately on women and LGBTQ+ communities; it also drew support from environmental and equity organizations and no formal opposition at the hearing. Padilla also presented SB 675 to restructure the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District board and expand public disclosure of permits, enforcement actions, and related information. Supporters, including the City of Imperial, residents, and environmental groups, said the district needs more representative governance and transparency because Imperial County faces severe air pollution and health burdens. Opponents, including the district, business groups, and agricultural interests, argued the bill would impose unfunded mandates, create administrative burdens, and could slow investment and permitting in the county. The bill was amended to remove a Title V permitting prohibition, and the committee ultimately approved it on a roll call vote. Senator Allen presented SB 1229, which would limit use of the Coastal Act’s disaster-rebuild exemption when a replacement structure would newly impede coastal public access, aiming to prevent investors from exploiting post-disaster rebuilding rules. Support came from Sierra Club, Surfrider, and other coastal advocates, who said the bill protects public access and sensitive coastal resources while still allowing homeowners to rebuild. The committee also took up the consent calendar, which included several measures such as ACR 157, SB 899, SB 949, SB 963, SB 1008, SB 1207, SB 1428, and SJR 5. Final roll calls showed SCR 136, SJR 12, SB 10, SB 675, and SB 1229 all advancing out of committee, along with the consent items.

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• from the Committee on Agriculture, Finance, and Policy, and be re-referred to the Committee on Environment
• Committee<00:11:41.920> on re-referred to the Committee on re-referred to the Committee on Environment
• <00:11:42.720> and<00:11:42.840> Natural<00:11:43.280> Resources Environment and
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• It actually should be under Environment. >> Any further discussion? All those in favor, aye.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and because it is under the supervision of a state agency, which is the Department of Energy and Environment
• Bailey Taylor, Chief Administrator of Environment and DEQ Director. Lauren Ballard, Chief of Staff.
• Number two, Department of Energy and Environment with Insafe Incorporated.
• this is a new contract for architectural services for as u number two department of energy and environment
• environmental design services number three also with DEQ with FTN Associates also for professional environment

Summary: The committee first considered an $88,000 used tire program contract for District 4 with LTR Intermediate Holdings. Senators raised concerns that the tire district’s revised business plan had not yet been approved and that the contract could worsen cash flow before funding was confirmed. Questions were also raised about procurement language in the RFP that excluded bidders under corrective action plans. After discussion, a motion was made and approved to hold the contract until next month so the tire board could appear and answer questions. Members then reviewed a large slate of methods of finance, alternative delivery projects, and discretionary grants. These included capital projects at ASU Mid-South, Arkansas Tech, Ozarka, UA Fayetteville, UA Little Rock, UAMS, and UCA; a new UCA multi-purpose arena project estimated at $75.5 million; and DHS and Department of Health grants for aging services, substance abuse prevention, mental health, nutrition, hearing-loss follow-up, HIV services, and rural hospital quality improvement. All of these items were reviewed without objection. The committee also heard a ratification request from UAMS for a Family and Medical Leave Act outsourcing contract with FMLA Source. UAMS said an amendment had been prepared but never submitted for review, and payments continued after expiration; members expressed frustration and asked UAMS to review whether other contracts had similarly lapsed. The committee then reviewed numerous construction-related, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts, including airport economic impact study work, parking guidance technology at the University of Arkansas, veteran nursing services, and multiple DHS service contracts. Most items were reviewed without objection, and the meeting adjourned after reports of routine contract amendments and minor contracts were presented for information.

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• The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources will now come to order.
• We're just saying that the act of how they grow grass, maintain grass, and how it affects the environment
• We're just saying that the act of how they grow grass, maintain grass, and how it affects the environment
• course superintendent, is get more people involved to protect the land and be good stewards of our environment
• requirements that are in place, specifically on B-MAPs, but also to make sure that we are protecting the environment

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and approved several bills. SB 636 by Sen. Leek would create additional pathways for counties and municipalities to obtain critically eroded beach or area of critical state concern designations, with the sponsor and supporters describing it as a forward-looking beach management approach that could improve access to state and federal funding. Questions focused on whether the bill imposed an unfunded mandate and how it would affect existing designations; the sponsor said it was voluntary and not retroactive. Pepper Uchino of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association supported the proactive concept but stressed that funding remains the central issue. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 544 by Sen. Truenow, which transfers the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Program from DEP to FDACS. The sponsor said the move would improve continuity and encourage more golf courses to enroll in BMPs, while maintaining existing environmental requirements and enforcement through DEP if problems arise. Senator Smith and an opponent from the Florida Springs Council questioned whether golf courses are truly agricultural and raised concerns about water quality protections and possible tax or land-use implications; supporters from the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association said the bill does not change taxation or existing nutrient reporting requirements. After a technical amendment, the bill was reported favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. CS/SB 848 by Sen. Truenow, dealing with stormwater treatment and water quality enhancement areas, was also amended and reported favorably. The sponsor said the bill clarifies the difference between permanent, secured water quality credits and stormwater allocations, and the amendment would allow WQEAs to address new stormwater rule requirements until rulemaking is complete and make public-land reviews forward-looking only. A representative of Resource Environmental Solutions supported the measure and said it would help create a reliable market for water quality credits. The committee then approved CS/SB 546 by Vice Chair Mayfield, which strengthens public notice requirements for the sale or exchange of state conservation lands and extends similar notice requirements to water management districts; conservation groups and Sen. Smith supported the bill as a transparency measure. Finally, DEP presented its State Park Amenities Report, estimating nearly $759 million in repair and maintenance needs over 10 years and $1.39 billion in contemplated new construction and development across the state park system. The committee took no further action and adjourned.

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• A SMALL GROUP OF AGENCY USERS AND A SMALL GROUP OF ENTERPRISE USERS TO BRING THEM INTO OUR TEST ENVIRONMENT
• ASK THE EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL TO BRING THE REST OF THE AGENCIES INTO OUR TEST ENVIRONMENT
• TECHNICAL UPGRADE AND WE WILL HAVE MIGRATED THAT, WE DID IT AGAIN WITH THE ACRONYMS, USER TESTING ENVIRONMENT
• EARLIER WE WILL BE DOING MORE OF THOSE FEBRUARY AND MARCH SO AS WE GET MORE USERS INTO THE TESTING ENVIRONMENT
• AGENCIES, IN FEBRUARY WHERE BRINGING IN THE REST OF THE AGENCIES INTO OUR USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING ENVIRONMENT

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• It is now endemic in the Southeast, and its impact on our environment and food systems is not fully understood
• CWD-positive animals shed prions into the environment daily, and these prions can remain infectious in
• that when a deer is infected with CWD, those prions are shed in its urine. and its feces into the environment
• alfalfa field, If 60% of those deer are positive for CWD, there's a lot of prions being put into the environment
• Some of my work is actually looking at addressing prions in the environment and how we can mitigate them

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• They're definitely a detriment to the environment.
• We want them to pay attention to the potential impacts to the environment, the potential impacts to the
• We want them to pay attention to the potential impacts to the environment, the potential impacts to the
• We want them to pay attention to the potential impacts to the environment, the potential impacts to the
• good stewards... ...vital necessity of taking care of our water and being good stewards of our environment

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up five bills related to Florida waterways, vessels, and environmental protection. HB 1149 on vessel accountability was presented as a way to strengthen enforcement against derelict and long-term anchored vessels, create nuisance authority for repeat violators, and shift relocation/disposal costs to owners; it drew support from marine industry and boating groups and passed 15-1. HB 795 would allow voluntary buffer zones near deepwater port channels and turning basins to prevent anchoring or mooring in protected areas; after questions about federal overlap and impacts on other counties, an amendment narrowed the buffer concept and added authority to remove uninsured vessels anchored more than 45 days, and the bill passed 13-3 with committee substitute. HB 1285 defined “migrant vessels” and authorized FWC to remove them more quickly as derelict vessels; a technical amendment was adopted, Monroe County supported the bill, and it passed unanimously 16-0. The committee then considered HB 1133, which would restructure the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by requiring geographic representation on the seven-member board, staggering terms, and limiting warrantless entry onto private land by FWC officers. The sponsor said the goal was to ensure statewide representation and align FWC enforcement with probable-cause standards; an amendment changed board terms from five years to three years, and the bill passed 16-0. Finally, HB 1143, sponsored by Representatives Shoaf and Tant, would prohibit oil and gas drilling and exploration within 10 miles of certain sensitive estuarine and coastal areas and require DEP to weigh environmental and economic impacts before permitting near waterways. Support came from oyster farmers, shellfish groups, conservation advocates, and local residents, while the American Petroleum Institute opposed the setback as too broad and raised mineral-rights concerns. After extensive debate emphasizing protection of Apalachicola Bay, tourism, seafood, and fragile ecosystems, the bill passed unanimously 16-0.

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• When combined with right to carry laws, they create a dangerous environment where armed individuals can
• Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, Finance, and Policy to the local road wetland replacement
• If we get it into Environment, it can get a hearing and then we'll send it to Capital Investment for
• Purcell moves that House File number 1992 be recalled from the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
• This is to re-refer House File 1992 from our Environment Committee where a bill just got referred and

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• We know that students learn best and are most successful in a school environment when they feel safe,
• It contributes completely to the environment and the school altogether.
• It contributes completely to the environment and the school altogether.
• It contributes completely to the environment and the school altogether.
• It contributes completely to the environment and the school altogether.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• environment, those operating environment, those decision-making<00:19:28.799> processes<00:19
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• <01:04:06.160> And environment in higher education. And environment in higher education.
• <02:19:38.559> to orderly controlled environment to orderly controlled environment to federal

Keywords: 1187, senate, all