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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Agriculture and Water Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we're really proud of the ways that all of the people in the ecosystem, and probably almost everybody
- Ecosystem build is really just a fancy word for how we start from ideation to commercialization.
- farmer with a big idea, or you are an MIT scientist with a really great idea, you come into our ecosystem
- Before I turn it over to my colleague, I just wanted to outline how we're working with that ecosystem
- Thank you. ...all ag technology research and development, ecosystem, workforce development, and projects
Summary:
The committee met in Fargo and approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting before hearing a series of informational presentations focused on North Dakota agriculture, water, and research. NDSU President David Cook opened with remarks about NDSU’s land-grant mission, emphasizing statewide service through research, teaching, and extension, and highlighting examples such as the Lilac Agriculture startup and the university’s role in applying research to real-world problems. He said he intends to spend time listening across the state to better understand local needs.
The committee then received a detailed presentation on a state irrigation and drainage study from Tom Bodine on behalf of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. The study projected significant potential for expanded irrigation acreage, especially in counties such as McLean, Williams, Sargent, Burleigh, Mountrail, McKenzie, McIntosh, Dunn, and Bottineau, and estimated major economic gains from irrigation, including higher farm returns and support for value-added agriculture. Members discussed water permits, surface water versus aquifers, infrastructure, drought resilience, and the role of legal drains in improving productivity and generating economic activity. The presenters also noted that the full report is available online.
Dr. Greg Lardy followed with NDSU’s required interim report, outlining the university’s agricultural research and extension system, including the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education, seven research-extension centers, and the economic importance of agriculture to the state. He highlighted recent research impacts such as new crop varieties, potato breeding successes, virtual fencing, AI-assisted weed control, weather-network tools, and 4-H programming. He also described NDSU’s budget priorities: restoring the governor’s proposed 10% cuts, additional operating support, and deferred maintenance funding. Committee members asked about the new agricultural field lab, storage sheds, and NDSU’s partnership with Grand Farm.
The committee also heard from the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute and a professor presenting water-related research, including data center cooling, water reuse, smart irrigation, and a feasibility study on co-locating data centers with greenhouse and aquaculture production. Members asked about water use, ownership, and whether the concepts were operational or still speculative. Finally, North Dakota AgTech presented its NSF-funded innovation engine work, describing startup commercialization, on-farm trials, workforce development, and partnerships with NDSU, UND, tribal colleges, and other land-grant institutions. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior meeting minutes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- across these entities for programs such as establishing wildlife crossings and corridors, restoring ecosystems
- , reducing climate change risk, and... ...corridors, restoring ecosystems, reducing climate change risk
- We have provided grants to partners in every single county and every terrestrial ecosystem for habitat
- We have provided grants to partners in every single county and every terrestrial ecosystem for habitat
- I think that is important to note because we are a fire-adapted ecosystem.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Conservation and Natural Resources Apr 29th, 2026
Conservation and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- it has turned out to be one of the greatest things that's happened to the Midwest regarding our ecosystem
- should definitely be educated on the history of the black bear and its great contributions to the ecosystem
Committee:
House Conservation and Natural Resources
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- legislation, positioning us better for business opportunities, especially as we're trying to grow our ecosystem
- Opportunities, especially as we're trying to grow our ecosystem.
Summary:
The committee heard a series of bills, mostly on broadband, artificial intelligence, business law, public safety, funeral services, health care transparency, and licensing. HB 2293 extended the Oklahoma Broadband Office sunset to December 31, 2030 to allow it to administer remaining broadband grant funds. HB 3545 set standards for state agency use of AI, including human oversight for high-risk decisions, transparency for AI-generated content, and annual public reporting. HB 3546 prohibited AI systems and other non-human entities from being granted legal personhood under Oklahoma law. HB 3260 added the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association to the list of approved continuing education providers for funeral directors. HB 3147 created a Route 66 centennial specialty license plate to support preservation and centennial activities, HB 3369 eased food truck fire code requirements by allowing portable extinguishers instead of mandatory automatic suppression systems, HB 4453 created the Oklahoma Health Care Cost Transparency Board, HB 3660 addressed national organic reduction, HB 3081 lowered the age for fire extinguisher technicians from 21 to 18, HB 2035 allowed funeral homes to sell certain third-party transportation packages, and HB 3498 modernized corporate and LLC statutes to improve Oklahoma’s competitiveness for business formation.
Most bills were presented by their authors, several with proposed committee substitutes or corrections that were adopted without objection. Members asked a few questions, particularly on the AI bills, the Route 66 plate, the food truck fire code change, and the corporate law modernization. The AI personhood bill drew discussion about legal liability and human rights, while the corporate code bill was described as modeled on Delaware-style business law to attract and retain companies in Oklahoma.
Votes were largely unanimous in favor. HB 3545, HB 3546, HB 3260, HB 3147, HB 3369, HB 4453, HB 3081, HB 2035, and HB 3498 all received do-pass recommendations, with vote totals ranging from 11-0 to 16-0. HB 3660 passed 15-1. HB 3673 was laid over at the author’s request, and Chairman West’s bill was also laid over to the committee’s next meeting on Thursday.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 3, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Florida is known for its wildlife and diverse ecosystems.
- Again, representing the awareness and the ecosystem is so important.
Summary:
The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two bills. HB 705, by Representative Weinberger, would preserve the public records exemption protecting the address and telephone number of people using public emergency shelters during storms or catastrophic events. Representative Anderson spoke in strong support, citing the vulnerability of shelter residents after recent hurricanes and the need to prevent criminals from targeting them. The bill drew no public testimony and passed the committee by a 15-0 vote.
The committee then heard HB 11, by Representatives Mooney and LaMarca, which would designate the flamingo as Florida’s state bird and the scrub jay as the state songbird. Sponsors argued the flamingo is an iconic symbol of Florida and tied the bill to Everglades and Indian River Lagoon restoration, while also noting the scrub jay’s status as Florida’s only endemic songbird. Members raised questions about the birds’ native range, regional representation, and possible future amendments, including suggestions for a pelican designation and preserving the mockingbird’s historical role. One support card was filed by Jose Romano of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
During debate, several members voiced support while noting they might seek amendments later. Representative Miller supported the flamingo but objected to elevating the scrub jay because of property-rights concerns. Representative Andrade said he would vote yes to allow a future pelican amendment, and Representative Tant said he would support the bill while seeking recognition of the mockingbird as a songbird. The bill passed 15-1, with Representative Miller voting no. After the vote, the committee adjourned without further business.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 18, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that we have an ecosystem in the state of Florida that's unique, and anything that we can do
- So thank you very much for presenting this bill. ...the ecosystem in the state of Florida that's unique
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee met to consider three proposed committee bills under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, each aimed at preserving a public records exemption that would otherwise repeal on October 2. PCB GOS 25-01, presented by Rep. Nix, would keep confidential property photos and personal identifying information tied to applicants or participants in housing assistance programs used for disaster recovery after a presidentially declared disaster. Members discussed the need to prevent fraud and protect distressed property owners from being targeted after disasters. The bill was reported favorably.
PCB GOS 25-03, presented by Rep. Sapp, would preserve the exemption for certain sensitive business information submitted to the Office of Financial Regulation for the Financial Technology Sandbox. Supporters said the confidentiality is necessary to encourage companies to submit proprietary information and participate in the program. The bill was also reported favorably.
PCB GOS 25-02, presented by Rep. Weinberger on behalf of Rep. Basabe, would continue the exemption for site-specific location information concerning endangered or threatened species. Members noted the importance of protecting Florida’s unique ecosystem and preventing poaching of both animals and rare plants. This bill was likewise reported favorably. Each bill received no amendments or public testimony, and the meeting adjourned after all three were approved.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/04/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- The first being the marine and mammal building, that we used the funding to provide new tanks and public
- The first being the marine and mammal building, that we used the funding to provide new tanks and public
- The first being the marine and mammal building, that we used the funding to provide new tanks and public
- The first being the marine and mammal building, that we used the funding to provide new tanks and public
- The first being the marine and mammal building, that we used the funding to provide new tanks and public
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I come to you today representing the Marine Patrol.
- Patrol I uh retired in 2022 after Marine Patrol I uh retired in 2022 after 34<00:49:45.280><c> years
- </c> 34 years as a captain with the Marine 34 years as a captain with the Marine Patrol<00:49:47.319>
- For the record, my name is Jod Gmblet, and I represent the New Hampshire Marine Trades Association.
- </c> represent the New Hampshire Marine represent the New Hampshire Marine trades<01:00:39.680><c> Association
Committee:
Senate Transportation
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (12/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So institutional investors, as well as any participating in this ecosystem, can safely secure assets
- So institutional investors, as well as any participating in this ecosystem, can safely secure assets
- So institutional investors, as well as any participating in this ecosystem, can safely secure assets
- So institutional investors, as well as any participating in this ecosystem, can safely secure assets
- So, institutional investors, as well as any participating in this ecosystem, can safely secure assets
Summary:
The commission met with a quorum, approved the agenda, and approved the November 12 minutes after a motion, second, and unanimous voice/online consent. The chair said the meeting would include two presentations—one from Noah Herman of Fortress Global and one from John Kicko and team from Hedera—followed by discussion of the commission’s next steps and public comment. The chair also noted he was still seeking a clerk for note-taking.
Herman’s presentation focused on stablecoins, blockchain use cases, and operational considerations for states and other institutions. He described Fortress as an enterprise crypto-wallet and treasury platform serving corporates, governments, and nonprofits, and used examples such as Save the Children and a large global commodities firm to illustrate custody and treasury management on blockchain rails. He said stablecoins are designed to maintain a U.S. dollar peg, are increasingly backed by treasuries and subject to greater transparency, and are being adopted by major firms and payment companies because they can improve speed, reduce cost, and simplify payments. He also highlighted market growth, including claims that stablecoins now represent a significant share of on-chain activity and are a major holder of U.S. Treasuries.
He identified custody as a key issue for state and institutional use, outlining qualified custody, managed custody, and self-custody models. He said the main practical challenge for the commodities client was moving funds safely and quickly across global time zones and that blockchain rails could solve problems that traditional banking rails could not. He framed the broader trend as one of accelerating institutional adoption, citing recent acquisitions and product launches by Visa, Stripe, Citi, and PayPal as evidence that stablecoin infrastructure is becoming mainstream.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 30th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 01/21/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Occasional infections have occurred in marine mammals, ostriches, pandas, and other animals.
- to, you know, consolidation, other types of financial incentives that are changing our healthcare ecosystem
- that are are changing<01:46:36.480><c> our</c><01:46:36.679><c> Healthcare</c><01:46:37.159><c> ecosystem
- </c><01:46:37.679><c> and</c><01:46:37.800><c> so</c> changing our Healthcare ecosystem and so changing
- our Healthcare ecosystem and so I<01:46:38.000><c> appreciate</c><01:46:38.440><c> this</c><01:46:38.560
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- Joining me today are Christine Soto-DeBerry, board member of the South Marin Fire Protection District
- Director of Prosecutor's Alliance Action and, in my personal capacity, a board member of the Southern Marin
- And we're here today proud to sponsor a board member of the Southern Marin Fire Protection District.
Committee:
House Public Employment and Retirement
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Marine Corps after... Operational environment. We also hosted the U.S.
- Marine Corps F-35Bs from Beaufort, South Carolina, executing high-intensity, dynamic targeting, as well
- as their CH-53 heavy-lift squadron supporting Marine Corps maneuver operations.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - Senate Public Safety
Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- And one of the reasons that could be related to is that at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base, there were
- And one of the reasons that could be related to is that at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune
- happened that resulted in ...power to that camp, and something strange happened that resulted in the Marine
Summary:
The Public Safety Committee approved several bills during the meeting. SB 1107, as amended, creates an alternative pathway to peace officer certification for honorably discharged veterans who served as military police, allowing abbreviated AZPOST training while still requiring certification testing, background checks, and fitness standards. The sponsor and a former military police officer testified that the bill would help address law enforcement staffing shortages without lowering standards. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 7-0.
The committee also passed SB 1308, which creates a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office in the Attorney General’s Office to pursue consumer fraud claims involving technology produced by foreign adversaries and to help fund replacement of such technology in critical infrastructure. Supporters said the measure would protect consumers and critical systems from national security risks tied to foreign-made technology. SB 1020 was approved to create an Arizona Space Commission specialty license plate, with proceeds supporting the space exploration and aeronautics research fund; members and witnesses described it as a voluntary fundraising tool for Arizona’s growing space industry.
SB 1160, as amended, was passed to prohibit operating drones within a mile of ticketed entertainment events, with exceptions for authorized personnel, utilities, and certain property owners. Supporters from Live Nation and NASCAR said it would improve safety and close a loophole around large events. SB 1117 was also approved to fund DPS crime lab services for evidence from counties under one million population, with the sponsor saying it would add staff to help rural counties process DNA evidence more quickly. Finally, SB 1216 passed to remove the sunset on traumatic event counseling for public safety employees and to add crime scene and digital forensic technicians to the covered employee definition. All bills received do-pass recommendations, and the committee adjourned after the final vote.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And one of the reasons that could be related to is that at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base, there were
- And one of the reasons that could be related to is that at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune
- happened that resulted in ...power to that camp, and something strange happened that resulted in the Marine
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
Keywords:
special plates, Arizona Space Commission, transportation, funding, space exploration, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy, law enforcement recruitment, public safety, community policing, background investigation, psychological fitness
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Marine.
- United States Marine Corps Sergeant, and later as a Courtesy Patrol Technician at the Dallas County Sheriff's
- Texas and serving as a Marine in Vietnam, and then in Tyler after his military service, he served as
Bills:
HB767 , HB1708 , HB2143 , HB2198 , HB2415 , HB2457 , HB2763 , SB876 , SB1230 , SB2515 , SB2688 , SB2790 , SB2799 , HB3012 , HB1672 , HB2523 , HB3135
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, memorial highway, Kevin Ramirez Vasquez, Ector County, state designation, memorial designation, highway, military honors, veteran commemoration, Officer Jacob Candanoza, Transportation Code, state highway, Kaufman County, law enforcement, Travis County, Senior Police Officer
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- of votes based on fuel types and expands funding opportunities for public boat ramps, parking and marine
- also clarifies an officer made up for a doorstop of us for the sole purpose of making a safety or marine
- Executive order, 23 0, 3, county marine resource officers collaborated with the Fish and Wildlife Commission
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 28th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Colleagues, today I have the honor of welcoming the Wise Choice for Girls, Marin City Youth Leadership
- This incredible program is shaping the future of Marin City by empowering young people with leadership
- The leadership and resilience they are developing today will shape the future of Marin City and beyond
HI
AZ