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• Our mission is to ignite and sustain curiosity for nature and the universe.
• state natural history Minnesota's state natural history museum,<00:19:21.679> the<00:19:21.919
• ignite and sustain curiosity for nature ignite and sustain curiosity for nature and<00:19:33.120
• <00:19:44.880> wildlife exhibits like our nature wildlife exhibits like our nature wildlife
• And getting kids outside and in the natural world, anything we can do to get our population excited.

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• Given the nature of this, the city is basically forced to do it at this point in time.
• I'd just like to emphasize the innovative nature of this project.
• All of that is reduced dramatically by the nature of this project.
• I'd just like to emphasize the innovative nature of this project.
• All of that is reduced dramatically by the nature of this project.

Bills: HF220, HF230, HF240, HF241, HF295, HF429, HF490, HF505, HF574, HF576, HF581, HF865, HF918, HF1085, HF1449, HF1452, HF1454, HF602

Keywords: HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming

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• we're just simply expanding that to residential use when it comes to residential heating fuels of natural
• So we are allowing that the sales tax on natural gas sold for residential use—you're not paying sales
• tax at all on that throughout the year for electric and natural gas.
• <00:04:50.520> gas<00:04:51.440> sold that the sales tax on natural gas sold that the
• <00:04:58.440> gas natural gas natural gas okay<00:05:00.720> chair<00:05:01.120> schinski

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . pictures, things of that nature.
• discussions with dees the natural discussions with dees the natural heritage<00:30:45.600> bureau
• natural resources for up to 100 years. natural resources for up to 100 years.
• Our enemies work natural resources.
• <04:31:27.520> resources need to protect our natural resources need to protect our natural

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I think that's all natural.
• That's where the criminal justice information system and things of that nature all fell in.
• Messages, things of that nature.
• And so you feel like natural gas is going to affect the production of electricity?
• The Contracts Manager position is similar in nature.

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• state and regional trails, metro, regional, and greater Minnesota regional parks, and other open natural
• <00:08:34.320> spaces<00:08:34.640> are<00:08:34.800> getting other open natural
• spaces are getting other open natural spaces are getting funding<00:08:35.360> they<00:08:35.599
• <00:17:51.440> resource<00:17:51.919> related environment natural resource related
• environment natural resource related projects<00:17:52.720> and<00:17:52.960> the<00:17

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There's naturally occurring fluoride.
• And is there an effective way to remove fluoride from naturally occurring water? >> Right?
• , fluoride from naturally occurring water, >> right?
• of Kucky's citizens affected by natural of Kucky's citizens affected by natural disasters.<01:16
• Natural Bridge and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park are priorities in the east region.

Keywords: Discussion of SB 126 (2025 RS) 00:05:13 Discussion of HB 16 (2025 RS) 00:15:40 Kentucky Department of Parks – Overview 01:05:06, 958, all

Summary: The committee met jointly for State Government, State and Local Government, and Elections and Constitutional Amendments, approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting, and then took up discussion of Senate Bill 126, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power. Senator Chris McDaniel said the measure was prompted by concerns over pardons issued in 2019 and would bar pardons for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the swearing-in of a new governor, leaving the power otherwise intact. Members who spoke generally supported the proposal as a way to increase accountability, and McDaniel said he intended to place it on the 2026 ballot. No vote was taken on the bill during the discussion. The committee then moved to House Bill 16 on water fluoridation. Representative Hart and Senator Greg Elkins said the bill would remove Kentucky’s fluoridation mandate and give local water districts the choice to add fluoride or not. They emphasized that the revised draft also adds immunity language to protect districts from civil litigation regardless of their decision. Dr. Jack Call, a Louisville dentist, presented against fluoridation, arguing that the main dental benefit is topical rather than from drinking water and citing studies and reports he said linked fluoride exposure to reduced IQ in children and other health concerns. Cindy Batson, a nurse and parent, also supported the bill and said she had testified on the issue for years. During questions, Senator Rollins raised concerns about fluoride being an industrial byproduct and described fluoridation as forced medication. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s local-control and immunity provisions, with sponsors saying they were not trying to relitigate the broader science but wanted to remove the mandate. The transcript ends while questions and testimony on HB 16 were still underway, and no final committee action is shown.

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• Potentially, clean natural gas could qualify as clean, and several states have adopted natural gas as
• <00:16:28.000> So<00:16:28.880> um natural gas as a clean source.
• So um natural gas as a clean source.
• Meredith Hatfield, for the Nature Conservancy.
• Meredith Hatfield for the Nature Meredith Hatfield for the Nature Conservancy.<01:00:07.200>

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• have the Department of Land and Natural have the Department of Land and Natural Resources. >> Welcome
• under the department of land and natural under the department of land and natural resources.<00:
• <00:39:50.320> Resources Land and Natural Resources Land and Natural Resources >> and
• So, as of Land and Natural Resources.
• First up, we have the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2592, which would clarify the powers of the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority regarding land use on Mauna Akea and related property transfers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the rural property transfer but objected to language transferring conservation district use permits, saying CDUPs normally run with the land rather than being assigned to specific telescopes or observatories. The University of Hawaiʻi and the observatories generally supported the bill but urged clearer language, especially on the transfer of real property assets, related obligations and liabilities, and the inclusion of milestones for the transition. Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill’s overall intent but warned that some language could be overbroad and might improperly waive future beneficiary claims. Several testifiers opposed the measure, arguing it ignored DHHL lands and beneficiary rights, while others supported it as a way to clarify the authority’s role. Members questioned DLNR about the practical effects of transferring CDUP responsibility, and the committee emphasized that the bill was narrowly focused on specific land. The committee then took up House Bill 2593, which would authorize the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to 10 years. The authority explained that the bill does not itself extend any lease, but instead gives the authority discretion to initiate a transparent public process if extensions are needed. The University of Hawaiʻi supported the concept but said the timing of any extension matters and noted possible legal requirements under state law. The observatories also supported the bill, describing it as a flexible tool during a broader transition process and noting that the authority has held many public planning workshops. Opponents, including Native Hawaiian and community testifiers, argued that the conservation lands should receive the highest protection, that the community had not consented, and that the observatories have had decades to plan ahead. One testifier urged the bill be deferred or killed for lack of clarity. In response to questions, the committee clarified that the bill only authorizes a process and does not itself extend leases, and that any extension would require public participation. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 2047, relating to the AHAPU advisory committee. The discussion focused on the committee’s administrative relationship to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and whether DLNR should oversee basic legal compliance issues such as Sunshine Law and legislative reporting. DLNR explained that the committee is administratively attached to the department, which provides support on human resources, procurement, and legal questions, but that the committee itself generally handles its own operations. The department said it would route compliance questions to its attorneys and implement their advice. The hearing then moved on to House Bill 2231, which would transfer appointment authority for island burial council members from the governor and Senate to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees. OHA said it generally supported the change for geographic moku representatives, since it already nominates candidates for those seats, but expressed concern about taking on appointment authority for the large landowner seats because that role is less directly tied to its statutory duties.

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• Small businesses work hard to take care of their employees, but the one-size-fits-all nature of this
• Small businesses work hard to take care of their employees, but the one-size-fits-all nature of this
• Small businesses work hard to take care of their employees, but the one-size-fits-all nature of this
• of of this mandate poses fits-all nature of of this mandate poses operational<00:46:29.119> and
• of this mandate makes it fitell nature of this mandate makes it difficult<00:47:02.160> to<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This translates prices of Henry Hub, which is natural gas in the mainland, which is remarkably cheap
• This translates prices of Henry Hub, which is natural gas in the mainland, which is remarkably cheap
• prices of Henry Hub, which is natural prices of Henry Hub, which is natural gas<00:29:24.960>
• <01:08:28.880> gas you know, to build a new natural gas you know, to build a new natural gas
• renewables and their demand for natural renewables and their demand for natural natural<01:50:22.800

Bills: SCR48, SCR28, SCR74, SCR62, SCR60, SCR89, SCR147, SCR179, SCR182, SCR59, SCR54, SCR180

Keywords: affordable housing, housing credits, perpetual credits, development, Hawaii Housing Finance, Vietnam veterans, commemorative medal, recognition, working group, Hawaii, no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, emergency response, disability access, 911 systems, life-saving measures

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• <00:38:06.880> catastrophes perform worse in natural catastrophes perform worse in natural
• And so um by nature when they do happen.
• Um, we have no control over natural events.
• Um we have no control over natural<00:48:42.559> events.
• Um wind and hail events natural events.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources will now come to order.
• With a quorum being present, the Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources will now go into executive
• definitely a great example of just bears in general, doing the right thing and getting outside in nature
• But, you know, we... listen, bears are part of nature.

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Summary: The Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources first took up House Bill 3193. Members adopted a committee amendment adding an exception for health, safety, and compelling human need, then rolled the amendment into a new substitute and adopted the substitute as amended. The committee then voted the House Committee substitute for HB 3193 do pass by a vote of 8 ayes and 3 noes. The committee then heard House Bill 3366, sponsored by Representative Michael Burton, which would establish Missouri Black Bear Awareness Day on April 22. Burton described the growth of Missouri’s black bear population, the history of black bears in the region, and the need to educate the public on avoiding conflicts with bears, including using bear bells, bear spray, proper food storage, and not feeding bears. He also noted the bill’s connection to a separate effort to make the black bear the official state mammal. Members asked questions about public safety, bear behavior, picnic basket theft, bear bells, and other bear-related topics, with the sponsor emphasizing that the goal was awareness and coexistence rather than fear. No one testified in favor, opposition, or for informational purposes during public testimony, and the hearing on HB 3366 was concluded. The committee then adjourned.

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• Chris Kalklazier, Director of the Natural Resources Division at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture
• Chris Kalklazier, Director of the Natural Resources Division at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture
• That board was later abolished in 2023 and moved to the Natural Resources Commission, which is where
• Yes, before you take the curriculum that the Natural Resources has? Yes. Thank you. Yep. All right.

Summary: The Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee met to review two occupational licensing reports: the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers. For nursing, board officials described the board’s history, scope, and licensure categories, saying it regulates about 72,000 nurses across RN, LPN, advanced practice, medication assistant, and dialysis technician-related roles. Members asked about workforce shortages, complaint volume, and the board’s finances. The board said Arkansas has enough licensed nurses overall but faces vacancy and distribution issues, receives about 2,200 complaints annually, and most serious complaints involve criminal backgrounds, fraud or misrepresentation, misappropriation, drug abuse, and criminal investigations. Officials also said they are looking at ways to improve efficiency in case handling, including better documentation and added help positions, and noted outreach efforts through nursing associations and the Arkansas Center for Nursing. For professional soil classifiers, Agriculture Department officials explained that the occupation was created in 1975 and now is administered by the Natural Resources Commission after the former board was abolished in 2023. They said the profession is small and specialized, with about 29 registered soil classifiers in Arkansas, and requires a four-year degree plus coursework in biological, earth, and soil sciences. Members asked whether the current number is sufficient, what the work involves, and how the licensing fund is used. Officials said the current number appears adequate, though demand could change with more nutrient management or related work, and that soil classifiers commonly assist with septic system design, perk testing, wetland determinations, and other soil-related projects. They also noted the program has a small reserve and may look at training, curriculum, testing, and administrative budget adjustments. Both reports were reviewed without objection, and no votes were taken. The next meeting was announced for February 19 at 1:30 p.m.

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• That's the nature of the karst. But the agencies didn't adopt an aquatic life standard.
• in different areas because it is a natural thing.
• :14.440> natural<00:59:14.920> thing.
• Nitrogen comes from is a natural thing.
• <01:07:47.880> resources wildlife are renewable natural resources wildlife are renewable natural

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• <04:59:23.200> Resources fuels conservation of Natural Resources fuels conservation of Natural
• <05:13:52.920> gas was extremely low they used natural gas was extremely low they used natural
• <05:13:55.120> gas for example we don't all use natural gas for example we don't all use natural
• I think it was natural gas. Is it a federally funded program?
• other study uh natural I think it was other study uh natural I think it was natural<05:20:49.760>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 216, which Representative Carol Maguire described as a fix to a workers’ compensation/retirement “glitch.” The bill would remove the current limit that only one year of workers’ compensation time can be credited as retirement service time. Maguire argued the limit is arbitrary and affects only a very small number of grievously injured workers, while committee members asked about the fiscal impact, available data, and whether the change could affect workers’ compensation rates or incentives. Mark Kavar of the New Hampshire Retirement System said Labor could not provide data on how many people exceed a year on weekly indemnity benefits, so the fiscal note used a conservative estimate that could be scaled down; he also explained that workers’ comp is not earnable compensation, which is why service credit stops after a year, and noted that many long-term cases move into disability retirement or lump-sum settlements. The committee closed the hearing, entered executive session, and voted ought to pass on HB 216 by a 13-0 roll call, sending it to consent and noting it would also go to Finance. The committee then acted on House Bill 85, adopting Amendment 0037 and then voting ought to pass as amended by another 13-0 roll call. The bill was described as allowing second-year respiratory therapy students to work under supervision using the skills they have already learned, with support from the Hospital Association and no opposition noted. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 267, the animal chiropractors bill. Members said the bill had been approved previously but was vetoed because of a defect; the problem has now been corrected, and the bill is intended to reduce delays caused by requiring veterinary referrals before chiropractors can treat animals. The committee voted ought to pass 13-0 and placed the bill on consent.

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• I'm assuming that that's due just to the nature of not knowing... ...impact.
• I'm assuming that that's due just to the nature of not knowing when legal counsel may be required.
• several tools that a judge can use to determine whether or not an individual should get bond, what the nature
• The factors include nature of the offense, which makes...
• Where they're making determinations, the factors include nature of the offense, which makes sense to

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Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. Senate Bill 419, as amended to update the effective date to 2026, would allow the state treasurer and the Department of Wildlife Conservation/Wildlife Conservation Commission to employ or appoint attorneys. Supporters said the treasurer’s office handles highly specialized financial matters and needs in-house expertise and faster legal advice; questions focused on possible conflicts with the Attorney General, fiscal impact, and why Wildlife was included. After discussion, the bill was reported due pass by a 7-2 vote. Senate Bill 835, also amended to a 2026 effective date, would require qualifying licensing boards and commissions to submit proposed non-rulemaking actions with anti-competitive implications for review by the Secretary of State. The author said the bill responds to antitrust concerns raised by the North Carolina dental board case and is intended to provide state supervision before boards take potentially anti-competitive action. Members questioned whether existing court remedies and Attorney General oversight were sufficient, and whether a single official should have that authority. The bill passed due pass 8-2. Senate Bill 1618 would require courts to conduct pretrial risk assessments early in criminal cases, with the assessments used as one factor in bail decisions but not as the sole basis for granting or denying bail. The author said the bill is modeled on federal practice and is meant to help judges make fact-based decisions and reduce jail overcrowding, especially in Oklahoma County. Members asked about who validates the assessments, county implementation, and costs; the author said counties could choose their own approach and that the fiscal impact would not be significant. The bill was reported due pass 6-4. The committee also considered Senate Bill 262, which was heavily amended and had both the title and enacting clause struck while members continued working on it. The bill concerns moving certain inmates convicted of nonviolent financial crimes out of county jails and into appropriate intake/transport processes, with the author emphasizing the goal of reducing jail overcrowding and inviting further collaboration on the language. Members raised concerns about fairness and possible unequal application based on community ties, and the bill was reported due pass 8-1 despite being acknowledged as a work in progress.

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• In natural resources, we made a number of additions to protect and advance New Mexico's natural resources
• And then if they're interested in the Natural Disasters and Executive Order Appropriations, that is section
• One, you would still authorize the governor to be able to dip into it and have access to money for natural
• So significant amount of money the last four years set aside for dealing with natural disasters.

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• Further, it removes municipal natural gas utilities from the bill's provisions. The reason...
• Further, it removes municipal natural gas utilities from the bill's provisions.
• The reason for that is you're not required to connect to natural gas for purposes of getting a building
• So there's more of a market involved with natural gas.
• annexation would be added or would be a great addition to the bill because these are contractual in nature

Bills: S0936, S1724, S1014, S1498

Keywords: temporary door locking device, emergency safety, building code, training programs, fire exit security, utility services, municipal agreements, public meetings, rates and fees, public service commission, municipal utility, water service, wastewater service, property owners, annexation, civil action, community associations, condominium, homeowners associations, structural integrity

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up four bills. First, it considered SB 1724 on municipal utility services. Senator Martin offered a late-filed delete-everything amendment that would require annual customer meetings for extraterritorial utility customers, cap use of gross utility revenues for general government at 10%, eliminate a 25% surcharge on customers outside city limits, reduce the rate differential cap from 50% to 25%, remove municipal natural gas utilities from the bill, and preserve certain existing bond-related surcharges until debt is retired or refinanced. The League of Cities raised implementation concerns about the July 1, 2026 effective date and the need for rate studies and budget adjustments. The amendment was adopted and the committee reported CS/SB 1724 favorably. The committee then heard SB 936 on temporary door locking devices from Senator McLean. The bill would define temporary door locking devices, allow them to be installed at any height, require the Florida Building Commission to add standards to the Florida Building Code, and require their use to be incorporated into safety plans, drills, and training. With no opposition or amendments, SB 936 was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered SB 1014 by Senator Mayfield, which would prohibit municipalities from refusing water or wastewater service solely because a property owner will not annex, and would require service expansion when a property is near a municipal main line, not served by another utility, and the utility has capacity. A committee amendment narrowed the bill to properties near a main line and reduced the distance threshold from 2,000 meters to one-half mile. The Florida League of Cities opposed the bill as amended, citing concerns about property size, annexation conflicts, enclave creation, and possible revenue impacts, but the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 1498 on community associations from Chair Bradley. A strike-all amendment revised technical provisions on video conference recordings, turnover inspection reports, SIRS references, and electronic voting, and added two major policy changes: requiring associations to provide records to law enforcement and prosecutors and creating a second-degree misdemeanor for willful refusal, and prohibiting mandatory club or amenity fee schemes controlled by developers or third parties that generate profit beyond proportional expenses. Testimony in support described homeowner disputes involving concentrated board control, lack of transparency, and mandatory fees in communities such as Rosedale. The amendment was adopted and CS/SB 1498 was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Senator Bracey Davis asked to be recorded voting in the affirmative on tabs 1, 2, and 3, and the committee adjourned.

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• <00:36:08.640> While<00:36:08.960> naturally those emissions.
• While naturally those emissions.
• <03:56:30.560> specified<03:56:31.040> in nature of a substitute specified in nature
• States cannot regulate another country, and they certainly cannot regulate natural disasters.
• States cannot regulate another country, and they certainly cannot regulate natural disasters.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1012, house, all