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• </c><00:07:19.520><c> County,</c> at Topaz project in Lake County, at Topaz project in Lake County, Minnesota
• I'm from Lake Brunson, Minnesota.
• I'm I'm from Lake Brunson, Minnesota.
• And then we did get one from Red Lake Falls, Minnesota.
• </c> we did get one from uh uh Red Lake we did get one from uh uh Red Lake Falls,<01:45:42.719><c> Minnesota

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And that there should be reservoirs, especially when these lakes are starting to rise.
• The Texas flood viewer displays lake levels, river heights, and and other real-time weather conditions
• Finally, TWDB Lake Conditions provides access to up-to-date level and storage data, which is useful for
• The gauges that are in rivers, creeks, and lakes. Could those also be placed on roads?
• But could those gauges that they use on rivers or lakes also be used on roads or in communities so that

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• And I know people like to do the Jets and the Sharks thing with the Lake and Branson, and the chairman
• And I know people like to do the Jets and the Sharks thing with the Lake and Branson, and the chairman
• We've got the Table Rock Lake area. We've got the Current River area. We've got Branson.
• I think people should go to the lake. I think people should go to Branson.

Committee: House Special Committee on Tourism

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• those private-public partnerships, and includes areas across the state including sites at the Red Lake
• Pat Rogers from Lake Superior College and Dr.
• Pat Rogers from Lake Superior College and Dr.
• Louis County and Lake County are very engaged in robotics and STEM education. So thank you.
• Louis County and Lake County are very engaged in robotics and STEM education. So thank you.

Bills: HF1936 , HF849 , HF989 , HF1130 , HF1223 , HF1907 , HF1847 , HF1957

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise

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• And we have a ton of lakes in South Central Minnesota.
• They've done it on small lakes, 100 acres. Uh, French Lake, they've tried 850 acres.
• </c><00:50:34.920><c> small</c><00:50:35.280><c> lakes,</c> they've done it on lakes small lakes, they've
• done it on lakes small lakes, 100<00:50:35.880><c> acres.
• Uh French Lake, they've tried 100 acres. Uh French Lake, they've tried 850<00:50:38.680><c> acres.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Casey, can we get that scheduled for the next one in Devils Lake there?
• If not, we'll table this bill for Devils Lake in May. We'll probably go through our break here.
• I was in Spirit Lake, I think it was last fall, if I remember correctly.
• Bring it to the next meeting in Spirit Lake so we can review it. Okay, thank you.
• And then our next meeting is May 11 at Spirit Lake.

Committee: Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• I certainly would not like to see a landfill permitted next to Forest Lake State Park.
• <01:09:55.400><c> State</c> Lake State Lake State Park<01:09:57.159><c> I</c><01:09:58.040><c> I</c><
• </c><05:45:38.200><c> up</c><05:45:38.360><c> in</c> Forest Lake up in Forest Lake up in Dalton<05:45
• , and you cannot clean sediments of lakes or rivers.
• and you cannot clean sediments the lake and you cannot clean sediments of<06:17:56.840><c> lakes</c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee met in work session on several bills, beginning with HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training. Members said the bill had been sent to the Animal Protection and Licensing Subcommittee, where Representative Kuttab is expected to schedule a meeting soon to consider possible amendments based on testimony and other ideas. The committee later returned to HB 153 and confirmed a work session was planned for February 14, with discussion also including whether to explore a task force concept raised in testimony. The committee also discussed HB 215 and HB 566, both related to landfill permitting and leachate or harm/benefit reporting. Representative Gerana said he had met with the DES director and was working on amendments that would add a preliminary screening phase for determining net public benefit and expand the list of benefits beyond capacity need to include items such as economic and infrastructure benefits. HB 566 was said to be in the same posture as HB 215, and both were slated for subcommittee review the following Tuesday morning. HB 171 was also added for subcommittee discussion, with members saying the changes would be technical rather than substantive. HB 240, which removes forfeiture penalties for non-payment of dog licenses, drew support for a simple amendment changing a statutory “shall” to “may” so municipal officials would have discretion about issuing a warrant. Representative Bixby said OLS advised that this was the cleanest way to provide flexibility, and he reported that the sponsor was agreeable to the change. The committee also discussed HB 179, concerning hazardous waste accident fees, where the sponsor proposed a revised amendment imposing a $1,000-per-day penalty after 90 days of non-payment. Members raised concerns about homeowners, hobby farmers, and whether the bill could unfairly burden people who were not negligent or whose insurance claims were delayed. The sponsor and others said the intent was to recover costs from responsible parties, especially businesses, and to protect local taxpayers and fire departments from bearing the cost of damaged hazardous materials equipment. No votes were taken; the bills were left for further subcommittee work and amendment drafting.

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• He will not stop at Lake Worth Lagoon, although he is given that up.
• The Gulf of Mexico is connected to Lake Worth Lagoon.
• Florida's fishers, why did he attempt to destroy habitat for oysters and over 200 fish species in Lake
• Florida's fishers, why did he attempt to destroy habitat for oysters and over 200 fish species in Lake
• Florida's fishers, why did he attempt to destroy habitat for oysters and over 200 fish species in Lake

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources met to consider confirmation appointments, beginning with Rodney Barreto’s reappointment to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Barreto described his background and defended his record, saying the commission has expanded public access, conserved land, supported youth conservation programs, and maintained strong law enforcement and wildlife management. Senators questioned him about public opposition to his confirmation, his role in supporting Amendment 2, a proposed use of submerged land near Singer Island, the Split Oak land swap, and whether FWC may reopen a bear hunt. Barreto said he saw no conflict in his Amendment 2 involvement, denied that any condo application existed for the Singer Island property, defended the Split Oak deal as a conservation and land-acquisition tradeoff, and said bear-hunt options would be presented later by staff and biologists. Several members of the public spoke against Barreto’s reconfirmation, arguing that FWC needs reform, term limits, and more scientific leadership, and criticizing his real estate and lobbying ties as conflicts of interest. Speakers also objected to his positions on development, habitat protection, trap use, herbicide spraying, and the handling of bear management and public notice at FWC meetings. Senator Avila spoke in strong support of Barreto, citing FWC’s role in Biscayne Bay restoration, juvenile redfish releases, invasive species control, and community involvement. The committee then voted to recommend Barreto’s confirmation favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. The committee next considered tabs 2 and 3, the reappointments of Kathy Chapman and Michael Kennedy to the Florida Inland Navigation District. With no separate vote requested and no public opposition, the committee recommended both confirmations favorably by voice roll call. The meeting concluded with thanks to staff and adjournment.

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• of Commerce they're scattered really all over the gallery today it's a beautiful area Cedar Creek Lake
• The Chamber of Commerce is composed of many small communities along the edge of the lake and small towns
• it's an incredible organization. down there covering a very large area with a very large, beautiful lake
• May welcome Cedar Creek Lake Chamber of Commerce. clapping 206 Chair recognizes Senator Hughes to introduce
• County offers and recreational treasures, from the iconic Wise County Courthouse, built in 1896, to Lake

Bills: SB2 , SJR36 , SB2 , SR19 , SR27 , SR30 , SR32 , SCR11

Keywords: Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition

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• SENATE DISTRICT SEVENTEEN REPRESENTING ORANGE COUNTY DOWNTOWN ORLANDO UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AND LAKE
• EVERGLADES RESTORATION PROGRAM AND ALSO WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WE ARE STOPPING THE RELEASES FROM LAKE
• BECAUSE STARTING AT THE HEADWATERS OF KISSISSMMEE FLOWING ALL THROUGH THE WATERSHED AND GOING INTO LAKE
• IS WHERE THE DIFFERENT SOURCES OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS ARE BEING SOURCED FROM THE GOING TO THE LAKE
• IT SEEMS TO BE THE TREND WHETHER IT IS PHOSPHORUS POLLUTING AND LAKE OKEECHOBEE OR SOUTH FLORIDA NITROGEN

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'm Secretary of the Red Lake Nation.
• </c><00:10:00.000><c> to</c> very important project in Red Lake to very important project in Red Lake
• Louis County, Lake County, Cooch County, all of them.
• Louis County, Lake County, Cooch County, all of them.
• Louis County, Lake County, Cooch County, all of them.

Bills: HF4736 , HF4737 , HF3806 , HF3352 , HF4840 , HF3748

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements

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• </c><01:09:38.640><c> of</c> in but I think it's he's in the Lake of in but I think it's he's in the
• Lake of the<01:09:38.839><c> Woods</c><01:09:39.279><c> 58.4</c><01:09:40.480><c> 41</c><01:09:41.480
• Finally, just as an aside, Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park has its own PILT statute
• Finally, just as an aside, Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park has its own PILT statute
• </c> located um finally just as an aside Lake located um finally just as an aside Lake for<01:17:24.920

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I recognize the author from Benton, Representative Wolgamott, to explain the bill.
• And Ham Lake, $0 of LGA.
• </c><02:49:34.000><c> And</c><02:49:34.240><c> Ham</c><02:49:34.479><c> Lake,</c><02:49:34.880><c> $0
• And Ham Lake, $0 of zero dollars of LGA. And Ham Lake, $0 of LGA.<02:49:36.560><c> So</c> LGA.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'd like to call John Swan from Safe Forest Lake to come and speak.
• I'd like to call John Swan from Save Forest Lake to come and speak.
• </c><00:59:12.119><c> Landfill</c> I put it in the Forest Lake Landfill I put it in the Forest Lake Landfill
• I call John Swan from Save Forest Lake up in Dalton.
• Today I call John Swan from Save Forest Lake up in Dalton.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 566, which would require permit applications for new landfills to include a detailed leachate management plan. Representative German introduced the bill and explained that it was prompted by recent reporting on leachate management problems at New Hampshire landfills, including alleged violations and deficiency letters from DES. He said the bill was intended to address public health concerns, PFAS contamination, and increased leachate volumes tied to more severe rainstorms, while still allowing innovation in treatment and transportation methods. He also described a set of proposed amendments developed after discussions with DES and a landfill operator, including changing “permit for construction” to “operating approval,” applying the bill to landfill expansions, moving contract-related language into the planning section, and removing a proposed new subparagraph. Committee members asked whether the bill would limit operator flexibility or duplicate existing DES rules. Representative German said the bill would not dictate specific treatment methods or lock operators into long-term contracts, but would require a plan showing how leachate will be managed, transported, and disposed of, with later contract changes reported to DES. Several members and the BIA representative questioned whether the bill was necessary given existing Env 806 rules and DES enforcement authority. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill as introduced, arguing that DES already has rules and technical expertise, that the issue is better handled through rulemaking, and that moving requirements into statute could freeze the framework and make future adjustments harder. Supporters countered that a statute would provide a stronger, more durable policy commitment in response to ongoing problems. No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing. The discussion ended with the bill still under consideration and with the sponsor indicating that a revised amendment would likely be brought forward for later work session or executive session review.

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• I've spoken with the mayor of Cottage Grove and with Lake Elmo council member Jeff Holtz, both of whom
• I've spoken with the mayor of Cottage Grove and with Lake Elmo council member Jeff Holtz, both of whom
• /c><00:03:50.159><c> Grove</c><00:03:51.159><c> and</c><00:03:51.400><c> with</c><00:03:51.680><c> Lake
• </c> the mayor of Cottage Grove and with Lake the mayor of Cottage Grove and with Lake ELO<00:03:52.319
• Stillwater, Forest Lake, any other city, you know, around the state, from saying, hey, we see this pot

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But right now, freshwater lakes don't require that.
• We have small lakes in our area where there are guides. Let me just finish.
• You can go on your lake. Rep. Rep. Bryant. Okay. Thank you. Thank you.
• Did you know my dad is retired and spends most of his time on Larto Lake?
• Also more challenging and dangerous scenarios than in Lake Pontchartrain.

Bills: HR179 , HR180 , HR181 , HR182 , HR183 , HR184 , HR185 , HR186 , HR187 , HCR75 , HCR76 , HCR77 , HCR78 , HCR79 , HR165 , HR166 , HR168 , HR169 , HR170 , HR171 , HR172 , HR173 , HR174 , HR175 , HR176 , HR177 , HR178 , HCR65 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR68 , HCR69 , HCR70 , HCR71 , HCR72 , HCR73 , HCR74 , SCR34 , SB34 , SB43 , SB52 , SB56 , SB165 , SB173 , SB189 , SB190 , SB260 , SB322 , SB345 , SB374 , SB387 , SB401 , SB448 , SB449 , SB455 , SB487 , SB496 , SB502 , SB505 , HB362 , HB893 , HB990 , HB1007 , HB1153 , HB1243 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB330 , HB364 , HB414 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB786 , HB1008 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1041 , HB1062 , HB1070 , HB1079 , HB1112 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1151 , HB1176 , HB1182 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1241 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB368 , HB433 , HB441 , HB447 , HB466 , HB481 , HB741 , HB1242 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , SB244 , HB977 , HB181 , HB31 , HB664 , HB9 , HB192 , HB225 , HB306 , HB310 , HB366 , HB635 , HB911 , HB1230 , HB1236 , HB615 , HB864 , HB1103 , HB1175 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB284 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1082 , HB1113 , HB1234

Keywords: neighborhood, crime prevention, security districts, law enforcement, community safety, funding, Counseling Day, mental health, Louisiana Counseling Association, community support, mental wellness, Louisiana State University, athletics, NAIA, sports achievements, recognition, success, competition, education, higher education

Summary: The House opened with a prayer, pledge, quorum call, and several personal privileges recognizing guests and special observances, including Junior League Day, Renewable Energy Day, Wholesalers Day, and Sin Law Day. Members also introduced and adopted a number of commemorative resolutions, including condolences, recognitions of schools and community figures, and resolutions related to LSU, ALS Awareness Month, and local festivals. Several Senate and House measures were referred or laid over, and the chamber announced upcoming scheduling changes for House and Senate bills. The most extensive debate centered on House Bill 385, which would require certain TOPS scholarship recipients to repay one semester of aid if they fail to meet academic requirements, subject to listed exemptions and an option to avoid repayment by entering certain high-demand career and technical programs. Opponents questioned the bill’s impact on students, its possible constitutional issues, administrative costs, lack of a fiscal note and implementation details, and whether it would worsen brain drain or convert a merit scholarship into a loan. The motion to recommit the bill to Appropriations failed 34-16, but after continued questioning and criticism, the author later moved to return the bill to the calendar, and that was agreed to. The House then passed House Bill 55, which restricts public disclosure of juror information, after adopting an amendment clarifying that juror interviews are still allowed if jurors choose to participate. The chamber also passed House Bill 394 extending the conditional parole programming period from nine months to 24 months, House Bill 396 making autopsy photographs admissible in criminal proceedings, House Bill 406 directing the Department of Education to study whether it should supervise interscholastic high school athletics, House Bill 622 aligning state criminal history record handling with federal requirements, and House Bill 676 creating the crime of fraudulent patient referrals, or body brokering, with amendments clarifying lawful marketing arrangements. House Bill 1030, concerning reimbursement for non-emergency medical transportation for certain mental health-related services, was taken up with amendments and then temporarily returned to the calendar.

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• I represent parts of the city of Andover, Ham Lake, Oak Grove, and all of the city of East Bethel and
• I'm Judy Seeberger, senator for District 41, which includes the cities of Grant, Lake Elmo, Afton, the
• 41, which includes the cities<00:04:15.920><c> of</c><00:04:16.160><c> Grant,</c><00:04:16.799><c> Lake
• ><00:04:17.120><c> Elmo,</c><00:04:17.600><c> Afton,</c><00:04:18.079><c> the</c> cities of Grant, Lake
• Elmo, Afton, the cities of Grant, Lake Elmo, Afton, the Lakeland<00:04:18.720><c> Cities,</c><00:04:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and r Ry act act Builds on the lake and r Ry act while<01:07:26.839><c> the</c><01:07:26.960><c> lake
• This is a bit older, but about 7 million acre-feet now, Lake Oroville and Lake Shasta combined, when
• acre feet now Lake Orville and Lake<03:11:31.960><c> Shasta</c><03:11:32.520><c> combin</c><03:11:32.880
• </c> able to top everything off You Cher Lake able to top everything off You Cher Lake was<03:12:02.120
• </c> that in the past had been kind of a lake that in the past had been kind of a lake and<03:12:12.600

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• community partnership program between the Department of Social and Health Services and the City of Medical Lake
• community partnership program between the Department of Social and Health Services and the City of Medical Lake
• budget for some time, the one with the City of Lakewood since 2002, the one with the City of Medical Lake
• City of Medical Lake since 2017, a particularly good operating budget that year.

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 904, all

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• In this case, we're looking at Bow Lake and Strafford Webster Lake in Franklin, Little Sunapee Dam in
• In this case, we're looking at Bow Lake and Strafford Webster Lake in Franklin, Little Sunapee Dam in
• Puckaway Lakes being one of those.
• Puckaway Lakes being one of those.
• </c><04:17:20.119><c> uh</c> uh located all throughout the lake uh uh located all throughout the lake

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a Department of Corrections capital budget presentation on HB 25, focused largely on urgent maintenance and security needs at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men and other DOC facilities. DOC officials described the governor’s proposed priorities: boiler surge and radiator tank replacements, electronic controls and camera upgrades, and replacement of HVAC units using R22 refrigerant. They also outlined additional requested projects totaling $15.4 million, including a body alarm/man-down system at Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility, steam line and trap repairs, fire alarm replacements, and removal of an underground diesel tank in favor of above-ground storage. DOC testified that many systems are well beyond their expected service life, including 40-year-old boilers, outdated analog cameras, and HVAC equipment using discontinued R22 refrigerant. They said the men’s prison is relying on a leased temporary boiler, has significant steam leaks causing major water loss and reduced boiler efficiency, and is dealing with frequent fire alarm faults and deteriorating wiring. On the body alarm system, they said the vendor no longer supports the equipment and replacement parts are no longer available. On the diesel tank, members questioned whether it could be abandoned in place or whether fuel could be reused; DOC said it had not explored all alternatives and would follow up, while noting the tank is underground and tied into the warehouse system. Members also asked whether some current investments could be reused in the planned new men’s prison. DOC said some items, such as air handlers, might potentially be moved, but most projects are needed to keep the current facility operational and would not be practical to transfer. Questions were also raised about the leased boiler arrangement, the use of the man-down system by staff and visitors, and whether the kitchen project could be converted to a modular unit. DOC said the modular kitchen approach is necessary because the existing kitchen cannot remain fully operational during repairs. The committee then moved to lapse extensions, and DOC identified several projects no longer needing extensions, including items numbered 64, 65, and 66 in HB 25, with the chair noting those balances would be deleted and that the lapse amount was $550,500.