Bills: SB 3074, HB 49, HB 2440, HB 3556, HB 3619, HB 3866, HB 4042, HB 4112, HB 4271, HB 4413, HB 4426, HB 5033

Keywords: oil waste, gas waste, liability, treatment processes, environmental safety, beneficial use, motor vehicle, air quality, energy source, engine, state implementation plan, construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights

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• Well, currently they have $27 million in the account. They get $30 million a year.
• I'm not tracking real well with the workforce piece and right now. If I may, Mr.
• Well, what is the... Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Please take your conversations outside or take your seat.
• Members, take your seats, take your conversations and laughter outside.

Bills: SB1290, SB1530, SB1847, HR1050, SB169, SB1377, SB1990, SB1991, SB1778, SB1579, SB1992, SB3, SB2028, SB1928, SB2127, SB2117, SB1439, SB1930, SB330, SB1191, SB2110, SB2134, SB2069, SB2095, SB1613, SB1246, SB1976, SB1346, SB1509, SB2071, SB259, SB1314

Keywords: 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria, healthcare, senior services, Taiwan, Oklahoma, sister-state relationship

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• Well, we honor the lineage of the 45th and its great accomplishments.
• There is a protest period as well.
• On page 8, it's section, I believe it's, well, page 8. Let me see.
• Well, what if? Well, what if? I think those are legitimate questions. What if?
• As well as, you know, federal drawdown.

Bills: SB1290, SB1530, SB1847, HR1050, SB169, SB1377, SB1990, SB1991, SB1778, SB1579, SB1992, SB3, SB2028, SB1928, SB2127, SB2117, SB1439, SB1930, SB330, SB1191, SB2110, SB2134, SB2069, SB2095, SB1613, SB1246, SB1976, SB1346, SB1509, SB2071, SB259, SB1314

Keywords: 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria, healthcare, senior services, Taiwan, Oklahoma, sister-state relationship

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• Shield Desert Storm as well as far more roles and far more places than I can list.
• Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, today we have Doctor Kalegreg.
• She remains engaged in ongoing conversations to better understand and improve these systems.
• Well, that really depends on how many students there are in a given school year.
• Speaker, we've had lots of conversations about this.

Bills: SB1290, SB1530, SB1847, HR1050, SB169, SB1377, SB1990, SB1991, SB1778, SB1579, SB1992, SB3, SB2028, SB1928, SB2127, SB2117, SB1439, SB1930, SB330, SB1191, SB2110, SB2134, SB2069, SB2095, SB1613, SB1246, SB1976, SB1346, SB1509, SB2071, SB259, SB1314

Keywords: 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria, healthcare, senior services, Taiwan, Oklahoma, sister-state relationship

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• We will also refer that on to the floor team as well.
• chair would like to express my gratitude to OID, to Commissioner Ulrey, to the Attorney General as well
• So, thank you for your commitment to not just striking title but working with industry as well to get
• Do you have that one as well? I don't think I have that one. Sorry. I don't have the plumbing one.
• Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bills: HB3783, HB2955, HB3802, HB4488, HB2471, HB3781, HB3127

Keywords: captive insurance, protected cell, sponsored captive, captive insurer, insurance commissioner, premium tax, dormant captive, risk retention group, pure captive, association captive, industrial insured captive, series captive, branch captive, special purpose captive, reciprocal insurer, capital and surplus, letter of credit, change in control, merger, conversion

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• I don't, well, I can't support this at this time.
• Well, what they should know is... we don't have any money.
• Well, it's being laid over for...
• So when I graduate, I will be well-established.
• My colleague, Jamie Alexander, is there as well, who has been leading a lot of these community conversations

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• um, happy to have ongoing conversations um, happy to have ongoing conversations about<00:24:57.919
• I will say those conversations.
• Well, we have two more.
• My colleague Jamie Alexander is there as well, who has been leading a lot of these community conversations
• conversations lot of these community conversations around<01:27:06.800> the<01:27:07.040>

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• Is there—well, we're just on discussion.
• Is there—well, we're just on discussion.
• as well.
• , such as well-water testing and treatment.
• Have had their wells tested to a point.

Bills: SB47, SB110, SB122, SB143, SB168

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, bosque management, Rio Grande, environmental protection, water resources, fiscal appropriation, drinking water, well owners, water testing, water treatment, public health, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture

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• Representative, thank you for your conversation prior to this.
• Well, I have spoken to a former commissioner on the. Unemployment or the workers' compensation.
• Yeah, well, in hereon's statute on. On page six, it lists duties that are safety-sensitive.
• We got to have these conversations and then make those recommendations rather than just a handful of
• I have had just one brief Conversation, we didn't. It wasn't an in-depth conversation.

Bills: HB3081, HB3127, HB3128, HB3498, HB2035

Keywords: fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, medical marijuana, employment rights, safety-sensitive positions, workplace policies, public assistance, workforce development, economic competitiveness, task force, apprenticeships, training programs, training barriers, business growth, industry coordination, business entities, corporation law

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• Second bill on the here as well.
• >> well. >> well.
• , of a sudden get mad and just say, "Well, of a sudden get mad and just say, "Well, I'm<00:19:58.720
• >> Well said. >> Well said.
• Well, let me let me say this. No, >> Uh no. Well, let me let me say this.

Bills: SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB336, SB293, SB43, HB420, HB60, HB188, HB106, HB105, HB11

Keywords: SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8, retail license, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture and Industries, testing and labeling, third-party laboratory, product safety, public health

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• brief as well in the interest of time. brief as well in the interest of time.
• Miss Wright, welcome to Senate Judiciary. well in there. well in there.
• conversation in that. Yes, [snorts] sir. conversation in that. Yes, [snorts] sir.
• someone as well. someone as well.
• <00:52:29.280> Well, back to um, Senate Judiciary. Well, back to um, Senate Judiciary.

Bills: HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, HB426, SB24, SB106, SB254, HB505, HB458, HB535, HB509, HB320, HB518, HB261, SB316, HB228, SB318, SB260, HB132, HB347, HB405, HB86, HB263, HB302, SB336

Keywords: Alabama Ad Valorem Advisory Committee, ad valorem taxes, property tax, real property, personal property, tax assessment, tax collection, county tax officials, Department of Revenue, Commissioner of Revenue, taxpayer representation, resident taxpayers, local government, property tax administration, Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, tax policy, advisory committee, public input, governance reform, body-worn camera

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• I know this nightmarish journey well.
• You know, I've had multiple conversations with Mr. Boyd.
• So I appreciate the questions and the conversation.
• Well, you know, it is the land-grant university.
• Well, you know, it is the land grant university.

Bills: SB1082, SB1200, SB1335, SB1336, SB1559, SB1761, SB1762, SB1785, SCM1007

Keywords: petting zoos, animal encounters, public health, handwashing, supervision, sanitization, safety regulations, civil penalties, water supply, groundwater, Phoenix, certificates, long-term storage credits, water conservation, municipal provider, replenishment obligation, water banking, annual report, Arizona Water Banking Authority, water supply management

Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee first considered two nominations. Jessica Manuel was introduced as a nominee to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, where testimony emphasized her science background and experience working with agencies and stakeholders. Members asked about wolf management and her qualifications, and the committee voted 8-0 to recommend her confirmation. Stephen Williams was then introduced for the Arizona Livestock Loss Board, with discussion focused on his livestock and State Land Department experience and how the board handles wolf-related livestock losses. The committee also voted 8-0 to recommend his confirmation. The committee then took up several bills. SB 1785, which would codify ADWR’s one-mile safe-harbor policy for recovery wells near groundwater storage facilities, passed 5-3 after ADWR said it largely reflected current practice but requested clarifying language. SB 1082, requiring sanitation measures and signage for petting zoos and similar animal encounter exhibits, drew strong testimony from a parent advocate describing severe E. coli/HUS cases and opposition from fair/agriculture representatives who argued the bill was too broad and unnecessary; after amendment, it failed 4-4. SB 1336, extending the State Land Department and creating a temporary oversight committee with a broad amendment on lease holdovers, notice periods, and committee membership, passed 6-2 after significant debate over the committee’s composition and scope. Later, SB 1200, which would require ADWR to revisit certain Phoenix AMA assured water supply applications using older groundwater models, passed 5-3 despite opposition from CAP and ADWR over added replenishment obligations and concerns about relying on outdated models. SB 1335, requiring the Arizona Water Banking Authority to post its annual report online, passed 7-1. SB 1559, creating rural groundwater management work groups in each basin to report to ADWR, passed 5-3 after supporters said it would improve basin-level coordination and opponents argued it created new bureaucracy without enforcement tools. SB 1761, appropriating $47.7 million to the University of Arizona for the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture, Cooperative Extension, and the Experiment Station, passed 7-1 amid broad support but some concern about funding levels. Finally, SCM 1007, urging Congress to divest and improve the San Carlos Irrigation Project electric system, passed unanimously.

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• Okay, well, you're sandwiched in between Busey's liberty. We're sort of fighting.
• He didn't have to have a conversation. One question: "Can I have your ID, sir?"
• Well, thank you for not getting into those issues. We appreciate that.
• I think we do have some witnesses as well.
• With that, I'll answer any questions, but I believe we have some witnesses as well.

Bills: SB650, HB3667, SB28, HB3201, SB1184, HB1800, SB 28

Keywords: permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine

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• , something we should incorporate as well, something we should incorporate as well, or<00:42:11.240
• Now, there’s merit to having this conversation, but I think that the conversation needs to be had in
• Now, there’s merit to having this conversation, but I think that the conversation needs to be had in
• Now, there’s merit to having this conversation, but I think that the conversation needs to be had in
• be agreeable to as well. be agreeable to as well. Thank<01:14:25.440> you.

Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• there was an accusation made against that city that was inappropriate and not the place for that conversation
• commercial use within the city as well commercial use within the city as well the<00:15:24.519><
• Well, the city administrator has said pretty much everything I would have said.
• This is well below state guidelines for daily water storage capacity.
• Some of our water mains date back to the 1890s, well over a century old.

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• One group says, 'Well, we're done. We're not meeting anymore.'
• I was truly a no as well, but with an active clause Stricken.
• Well, we should have been in negotiations a long time ago.
• or shutting wells or whatever that's out there.
• Well, there's been some opposition to that.

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

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• Well, I'll start over again.
• this conversation. this conversation.
• We are not well.”
• We are not well." not good. We are not well."
• bill up to us well. bill up to us well.

Bills: HF4213, HF4198, HF3930, HF3585, HF3451

Keywords: education finance, school funding, K-12, prekindergarten, pre-K, early childhood education, general education aid, special education, literacy aid, school meals, free school meals, school breakfast, school lunch, charter school lease aid, charter schools, nonpublic pupil aid, private school aid, transportation aid, desegregation aid, integration aid

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• I think that bill is in such good shape, any more conversations could screw that up.
• Well, this is the same situation.
• That's a different conversation.
• Upper Trinity is also looking at that as well, like Raul.
• Well, I think just for your information, you all are not unique.

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• If we can slow it down, manage it, and have that conversation—if you need more, how can we...?
• The side of that upper side wells go dry, and they're very shallow. Exactly.
• It's incumbent upon you to find out where he's at and have these conversations.
• Well, it's the water running off the green grass down the street.
• If you've had constructive conversations about it.

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• OK, well, let me set the stage.
• I figured you'll be hotter about the economic value conversation, but so, so it's more of an incentive
• The western side of the upper side wells go dry. And they're very shallow. Exactly my point today.
• And we'll go and call up Ashley Myers as well. Um, we'll go ahead and start with, uh, Brian.
• Uh, if you got constructive conversations about all of them today, and you do.

Bills: SB 1169, SB 1285, SB 1583, SB 1611, SB 1898, SB 1976, SB 2160, SB 2161, SB 2658, SB 2661, SB 2662, SB 2692, SB 1055, SB 1359, SB 2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer