Video & Transcript Research : 'turkey hunting'

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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce May 18th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hunt, but that's the reason, at least in our judgment and based on our information.
  • Representative Deming and I were saying we're going to hunt down some free points. Thank you.
  • Representative Domaine and I were saying, we're going to hunt down some free points. Thank you.
  • So we mentioned Turkey. Were there pilings that came from... Did we mention Turkey?
  • Were there pilings that came from Turkey? Why did we mention Turkey?
Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on May 18, 2026, with a quorum present and the chair noting it was the committee’s last meeting of the session. The committee first considered Senate Bill 254, which would prohibit certain excess debit card surcharges and authorize enforcement by the Attorney General. After adopting technical amendments and a committee amendment requiring written notice before a private right of action, the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then took up Senate Bill 80 on broadband administration fees and GUMBO program closeout. Members questioned the proposed increase in administrative and contractor fees, the timing of project completion, and how withheld reimbursements would work for utility damage. After adopting several amendments, including cleanup language and a provision to restore the reimbursement process, the bill was reported favorably as amended, though the Louisiana Telecommunications Association voiced concerns about the withholding language and lack of a clearer fault-determination process. The committee next considered Senate Bill 469, updating the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law. Technical amendments were adopted, along with amendments clarifying that the bill’s 30-day notice to utility owner-operators is separate from existing GUMBO notice requirements and creating a rapid dispute-resolution process involving the Office of Broadband, the utility operator, and the local governing authority. Testimony from broadband and municipal stakeholders emphasized the need for quicker responses to excavation damage and better enforcement, while some witnesses raised concerns about the late amendment and the need for clearer recourse and standards. The bill was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 468, dealing with fuel rewards programs and fuel discount limits, was also amended to allow such discounts while capping them at $1 below the advertised price; it was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 131, concerning attorney’s fees and costs in professional licensing disciplinary proceedings, drew testimony from a cosmetology board representative and the Pelican Institute. Supporters argued the bill would curb incentives for boards to generate revenue through enforcement and give licensees a fairer opportunity to resolve cases; board testimony noted that some boards already have fee caps and that enforcement actions are relatively limited. After adopting an amendment clarifying when a licensee is the prevailing party, the bill was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 251 on critical infrastructure protection also received technical amendments and several substantive changes, including adding ports and airports to the definition of critical infrastructure, clarifying “significant access,” adding a knowledge requirement, and adjusting exemptions and enforcement timing; it was reported favorably as amended after testimony from State Armor representatives about foreign adversary threats. Finally, House Resolution 253 was introduced to create a task force to study how post-2005 building code additions and inspection requirements affect residential construction costs, with the sponsor explaining the goal was to gather industry input and return recommendations next session.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/14/2025)

Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • You cannot hunt a coyote at night except for the certain particular season for night hunting coyote,
  • You can't hunt them at night, correct.
  • You cannot hunt a coyote at night except for the certain particular season for night hunting coyote,
  • You cannot hunt a coyote at night except for the certain particular season for night hunting coyote,
  • You cannot hunt a coyote at night except for the certain particular season for night hunting coyote,
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Veterans and Armed Forces Apr 28th, 2026

Veterans and Armed Forces

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so I started taking one veteran at a time hunting, fishing.
  • transition units and maybe they would come across somebody who had been injured and used to love to hunt
  • In fact, I just had two military chaplains at the lodge this last week for a veteran's turkey hunt that
  • In fact, I just had two military chaplains at the lodge this last week for a veteran's turkey hunt that
  • to our events, we've done events where we've teamed Major League Baseball players with veterans on hunts
Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces met briefly and heard an informational presentation from Tron, director of Peterson Outdoors Ministries. He described the ministry’s 20-year effort to provide free outdoor recreational therapy for veterans, active-duty service members, military chaplains, female veterans, and families, centered at the Lodge of Hope near Sheldon, Missouri. He said the program uses hunting, fishing, devotional messages, and adaptive equipment to serve injured and disabled participants, and emphasized its focus on PTSD, family support, and veteran suicide prevention. Committee members responded positively, thanking him for the ministry’s work and discussing issues such as the high divorce rate among veterans, suicide, and the importance of family healing. Tron explained that the organization is funded mainly through churches, individuals, businesses, sponsorships, and occasional donations from event participants, and that it has expanded with RV pads and a bunkhouse because of growing demand. He also said the group is planning future events for Special Forces, military youth, and marriage retreats, and that the same faith-based model has helped inspire other similar organizations. No legislation was considered and no votes were taken. The meeting ended after members offered praise and the chair adjourned the committee.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • to hunt on public Waters<00:11:19.920> so<00:11:20.639> we<00:11:20.760> can<00
  • I don't believe the same way about hunting, because deer move, turkeys move.
  • don't believe the same way about hunting don't believe the same way about hunting because<00:17:
  • <00:17:55.400> in<00:17:55.480> this wouldn't have any deer turkey in this wouldn't
  • This bill has nothing to do with youth hunting, fishing, or youth.
Summary: The Natural Resources Committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then took up Senate Bill 245, which would give the legislature more authority to review appointments to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission and clarify language about commissioners serving before confirmation. The sponsor said the bill was meant to allow a deeper background review and prevent unconfirmed appointees from voting on budget matters. The bill was adopted with a sub and title amendment, and Senator Boswell explained his yes vote as a way to ensure timely and proper confirmation votes in the future. The committee then discussed Senate Bill 112, concerning fishing on privately owned lakes and ponds. Senator Boswell argued that landowners should be able to fish on their own property without a license and should control fish harvest on private waters, while still requiring permission for others to fish. Commissioner Rich Storm opposed the proposal, saying landowners already may fish on their property, warning that the bill could reduce fishing-license revenue and federal grant support, and noting the department’s work stocking fish, maintaining access, and funding conservation programs. Senator Webb said he was exploring possible compromise language, and other members raised concerns about pay lakes, youth access, and potential abuse of exemptions. Boswell ultimately withdrew the bill voluntarily, and the committee agreed not to vote on it that day. Finally, the committee heard a discussion-only presentation on Senate Bill 8, focused on long-term energy policy and the role of the Public Service Commission. The sponsor said Kentucky needs a broader energy strategy to address growing demand from new industries such as large data centers, grid capacity limits, and the need for expertise and possibly different pay scales to recruit qualified staff. Members responded positively to the discussion, noting the importance of the PSC and the need for continued work on the issue, but no vote was taken.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 01/22/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • course, Senator Westrom has some of those in his area, but hogs are another big issue as well as turkeys
  • uh we'll talk a issue as well as turkeys uh we'll talk a little<00:07:48.759> bit<00:07:48.919
  • He mentioned emergency manager Lucy Hunt, saying she does a good job buying and maintaining supplies,
  • a day because we have a just in turkeys a day because we have a just in time<00:46:26.319> system
  • with Eric sawatsky who's a uh turkey with Eric sawatsky who's a uh turkey producer<01:28:00.400>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/02/26

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • I serve as the executive director of Minnesota Turkey Growers on behalf of Minnesota's turkey farmers
  • executive director of Minnesota turkey executive director of Minnesota turkey growers<00:59:36.341
  • Thank you Minnesota's turkey farmers.
  • as you coined the turkey lasers. as you coined the turkey lasers.
  • important<01:03:10.000> role Turkey continues to play important role Turkey continues
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026

Senate & Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to put an exemption on public records for the purposes of lottery hunts
  • “For the purposes of lottery hunts, and they will provide that public information after the lottery is
  • And this is based upon some concern that was generated in Florida where they had a lottery hunt, and
  • This is simply to protect those individuals who do receive lottery hunts from the Department of Wildlife
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • going to allow Alabama residents who are totally and permanently disabled to receive a discounted hunting
  • Um, so right now if you wanted to buy an annual disabled hunting license, it would be $7.35 per year.
  • 00:15:54.480> an<00:15:54.720> annual<00:15:55.519> disabled<00:15:56.079> hunting
  • to buy an annual disabled hunting to buy an annual disabled hunting license,<00:15:56.800> it
Bills: HB267, HB271, HB267, HB271
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a fourth-generation turkey farmer.
  • farmer we also have a Cooperative turkey farmer we also have a Cooperative uh<00:04:23.240> turkey
  • other areas um fertility and turkey other areas um fertility and turkey breeders<00:19:57.400>
  • do we maintain the productive our turkey do we maintain the productive our turkey herds<00:20:00.240
  • pathogens that are affecting turkeys pathogens that are affecting turkeys like<00:20:04.919>
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee met for an introductory session to begin the new legislative session. Members and staff went around the table introducing themselves and describing their agricultural backgrounds, including farming, livestock, crop production, county government, and related research or staff roles. Chair Paul Anderson emphasized agriculture’s importance to Minnesota’s budget and economy, welcomed new members and staff, and noted that the committee would have a full agenda. The committee then heard a presentation from the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, Extension, and the Forever Green initiative on the GREE program (Agricultural Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer). Testimony described GREE as a state investment created in 2015 to support agricultural productivity and growth through research, education, extension, and technology transfer. Speakers highlighted its broad focus areas, including crop and livestock genetics, soil health, water quality, nutrient management, microbial science, agroecological innovation, and technology stewardship, as well as rapid-response funding for emerging issues such as waterhemp, PRRS, and avian influenza. University witnesses said the program has brought in faculty and extension educators, generated sponsored research awards, and leveraged state funding into additional grants and contracts. They cited a reported roughly 12-to-1 return on investment and said the state has invested about $39 million since 2015. They also noted additions such as a deep winter greenhouse program and a tribal representative on the advisory group. No committee votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the state, the very most central part of the state, the Brainerd Lakes area, as I mentioned, to hunt
  • of the state, the very most central part of the state, the Brainerd Lakes area, as I mentioned, to hunt
  • 04.720> and<00:05:05.400> even<00:05:05.639> have<00:05:05.880> kayuna hunt
  • and fish and even have kayuna hunt and fish and even have kayuna nearby<00:05:07.039> so<00:05
  • acquisition account wild turkey acquisition account wild turkey management<00:26:04.919> the<
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The committee met for an organizational hearing of the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee. Members and staff introduced themselves, with several legislators noting their backgrounds in farming, mining, water management, and outdoor recreation, and the chair reviewed draft committee rules emphasizing decorum, quorum, timely starts, and submitting bill hearing requests to the committee administrator. The committee also heard from nonpartisan staff and caucus staff who will support the committee this session. House Research and House Fiscal staff then provided an overview of the committee’s jurisdiction and the major agencies and programs it oversees. The presentation covered the Department of Natural Resources, Pollution Control Agency, Environmental Quality Board, Board of Water and Soil Resources, Metropolitan Council regional parks and water resources, Conservation Corps of Minnesota, Minnesota Zoological Board, Science Museum of Minnesota, and the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. Staff summarized the main statutory chapters and subject areas under each, including wildlife, state lands, mining, water use, air and water permitting, environmental review, wetlands, drainage, and natural resources funding. The finance portion explained the committee’s appropriation types and major funding sources, including direct, statutory, and open appropriations. Staff highlighted the general fund, bonding, the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, the Game and Fish Fund, and the Heritage Enhancement Account, along with how those dollars are typically used for parks and trails, habitat, land acquisition, flood and drainage projects, and agency operations. Members also discussed whether DNR and BWSR responsibilities in overlapping water statutes can conflict; staff said responsibilities are generally clear in statute, though conflicts can occur and are usually resolved.
OK
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge, and then took up a series of Senate amendments, conference reports, and Senate bills. Early action included unanimous adoption and passage of House Bill 3940, which added a five-year Oklahoma National Guard service requirement for benefits. Members also passed H.J.R. 1096 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rule changes, H.J.R. 1100 on Office of Management and Enterprise Services fleet-related rules, and H.J.R. 1099 on Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules, with little debate. The chamber also rejected Senate amendments to H.J.R. 1067 and held a special recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People awareness, including a citation honoring MMIP advocates and Oklahoma’s response through Ida’s Law and related efforts. Several other measures were considered and passed, including House Bill 2992 on Corporation Commission/data center ratepayer protections, Senate Bill 1636 establishing a procedure for cold-case review, House Bill 4302 on children-related disclosure language, Senate Bill 1613 on liquefied petroleum gas, Senate Bill 1443 on anesthesiologist payment in health benefit plans, House Bill 1409 on open meetings, House Bill 1675 on emergency management, House Bill 1225 on vital records, and House Bill 4359 on extending the school testing window from the last three weeks to the last four weeks. House Bill 1381 on alcoholic beverages failed on final passage after debate. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, including House Bill 2992, House Bill 1225, and House Bill 4359, and those emergency votes were adopted where applicable. The longest and most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 1503, the Choosing Childbirth Act. Supporters argued it would help pregnant women choose childbirth, connect them to resources, and save babies’ lives, while opponents raised concerns about women’s autonomy, maternal health, privacy of online data, out-of-state nonprofit involvement, and whether state funds should instead support Oklahoma-based services and broader health care needs. After extensive debate and multiple questions, the House passed the bill 73-18. The chamber also heard announcements recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Beef Day at the Capitol, and a farewell acknowledgment for Representative Kevin West, who was noted as having presented his last bill on the House floor.
OK
Summary: The House considered and passed a series of Senate bills and Senate amendments, mostly on criminal justice, education, health, and administrative matters. Measures approved included SB 1319 creating a revolving fund for the Corporation Commission; SB 1264 expanding the definition of great bodily harm; HB 4237 streamlining court collection of fees, fines, and costs; SB 1277 codifying OESC employment-benefit procedures; SB 269 creating the Advanced Nuclear Office through a strike-everything amendment; HB 3066 renaming a health workforce revolving fund; HB 2153 removing statutory eligibility language and leaving OSSAA transfer rules to the association; HB 2268 adding $2.5 million for PACE; HB 2961 providing a tuition waiver for Gold Star recipients; SB 1679 reaffirming the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions as courtroom standards; SB 2018 addressing ad valorem tax cost basis for new construction; HB 4294 restoring title and enacting clause on a health insurance measure; SB 2095 protecting landowners in guiding-service situations; HB 4113 clarifying voting rights restoration for felons; SB 1894 allowing extra professional development hours for newer teachers; SB 1810 updating human trafficking victim and expert-testimony provisions; HB 4268 adjusting terms on the education commission; HB 1752 allowing certain prosecutorial agencies to buy vehicles directly; HB 3413 modifying contract-services dashboard reporting; SB 625 using a strike-everything amendment for domestic-violence/civil-procedure cleanup; and HB 3644 on venous thromboembolism, with title/enacting-clause restoration and other cleanup. Most bills passed with little or no debate, and several emergency clauses were adopted by the required two-thirds vote. One notable bill that failed was HB 2115, which would have moved administration of the federal weatherization assistance program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. Representative Osborne explained the bill as a placement change for the program, but after questions about possible budget synergies, the House rejected it 39-41. Osborne later gave notice of intent to reconsider the vote. HB 2153 drew the main substantive debate: Representative Pogemiller opposed the measure, arguing it would weaken transfer-eligibility safeguards for student athletes, while Representative Hall said the bill simply removed duplicative statutory language and left eligibility decisions to OSSAA rules. The chamber also handled several Senate amendments that were largely technical, such as restoring titles and enacting clauses or clarifying fund names and commission terms. Votes on the measures that passed were generally strong, including unanimous or near-unanimous support on several bills. The House later noted a main water break in the building, shifted to announcements and introductions, and adjourned with a motion to reconvene on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 20, March 5, 2026-AM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Message 275, Senate File 66, Donated Hunting Licenses Amendments. I-60, excused two.
  • Message 275, Senate File 66, Donated Hunting Licenses Amendments. I-60, excused two.
  • <01:23:50.320> licenses Senate File 66, donated hunting licenses Senate File 66, donated hunting
  • turkeys when you're 10.
  • you could hunt turkeys when you're 10. you could hunt turkeys when you're 10.
Keywords: 916, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • hunting industry, to have turkeys tested or to help backyard bird feeders if they have dead birds appear
  • hunting industry, to have turkeys tested or to help backyard bird feeders if they have dead birds appear
  • hunting industry, to have turkeys tested or to help backyard bird feeders if they have dead birds appear
  • hunting industry, to have turkeys tested or to help backyard bird feeders if they have dead birds appear
  • turkey hunting um industry one with the turkey hunting um industry to<00:51:21.359> uh<00:51:21.599
Keywords: 1183, house
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 5th, 2026 at 08:31 am

House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's become so hard to draw a hunting license in New Mexico now.
  • Now it really is a threat to the future of hunting in the state.
  • I haven't quite gotten to the turkey... I am supportive of the bill.
  • I'm an avid fly fisherman and hunter; I haven't quite gotten to the turkey hunting yet.
  • It would promote recreational use, fishing, hunting.
Keywords: 996, all