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  • I often show up early and walk this place and pray for needs that I know and needs that I don't know.
  • So this session is indeed unique and uniquely comprised of each and every one of you, and so it turns
  • And then I continued saying whatever it was that I was saying, and he began signing my Book, and while
  • We all serve and operate in a highly busy and ever-changing environment. And so we get it.
  • Bless and comfort his dear wife Judy and family. We pray.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary B May 5th, 2026

Judiciary B

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  • And, Mr.
  • used or operated as a playground or recreational facility in all parks and recreational areas administered
  • And then the second change is a change to Children's Code Article 818 regarding identification procedures
  • I urge you to support the training of law enforcement, fire, EMS, wildlife, and fisheries.
  • I urge you to support the training law enforcement for fire, EMS, wildlife, and fisheries.
Committee: Senate Judiciary B
Summary: The committee first approved the April 28 minutes and announced that Senate Bill 499 was voluntarily deferred. It then heard several House bills, beginning with HB 168, a reentry/transitional housing program for female parolees near release; supporters said it would improve public safety and reduce recidivism, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. HB 322, a cleanup bill from the Maggie Grace Act clarifying that victims or families requesting transcripts would not be charged, was also reported favorably without objection. HB 622, which aligns Louisiana criminal history information practices with federal rules, was amended and then reported favorably. HB 821, moving the School for Safe Centers from GOSEP to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, was reported favorably as well. The committee then took up HB 364, which directs State Police to partner on public awareness efforts about the illegality of discharging firearms, especially around holidays. An amendment removed a proposed printing cost and shifted the bill toward PSAs; the bill was reported favorably with amendments. HB 568, which strengthens enforcement of drug-free school zone laws by creating a clearer offense for openly smoking or vaping illegal drugs in school zones and setting a specific penalty for marijuana, drew extensive debate. Supporters, including the author and governor’s office, said it was needed to protect children and families and to give law enforcement a workable deterrent. Opponents argued it would impose harsh, geography-based penalties, sweep in medical cannabis patients and veterans, and worsen racial and fiscal disparities. After roll-call, the committee reported HB 568 favorably by a 3-2 vote. The committee also approved HB 296, a cleanup bill removing long-defunct programs from statute, without objection. HB 823, creating an Orleans Parish DA pilot diversion program for unhoused people accused of nonviolent offenses, was supported by Covenant House and others as a way to avoid criminalizing homelessness and was reported favorably without objection. Finally, HB 1038, a major bill revising the authority and liability structure of city marshals and local governments, prompted extensive testimony. The bill and amendments would limit some marshal powers in smaller jurisdictions, require local approval for certain staffing/insurance matters, and allow local governments to restore powers by ordinance. Supporters said it would reduce liability, clarify authority, and address problems in some marshal offices; opponents, including multiple marshals and law enforcement supporters, said it would undermine elected marshals, hurt small offices, and was too broad and under-studied. The transcript ends amid that hearing, with no final committee action shown on HB 1038.
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  • , and joint committee.
  • And with that kind of consistency, that speaks to their hard work and discipline and commitment to their
  • and families and to the economic vitality of communities throughout Oklahoma.
  • peers and leaders alike as a nurse with exceptional promise and professionalism.
  • And then with us, I also have junior Peyton Lambeth. and junior Kylin Oaks, and then my page, who's returning
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  • House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading.
  • Assignment and reassignment of bills and resolutions.
  • He runs track and is on the basketball and academic bowl team.
  • and families, and grant her the privileges of the floor.
  • Robin was born and raised in Oklahoma and still resides in District 48 with her wonderful husband and
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  • Yielded questions and urge adoption. Have a motion and a second.
  • And I trust my neighbors and my constituents.
  • She's not safe, and she should absolutely... There are lots of places to hide in that parking lot.
  • our state and in our... ...litigation and how much it costs our state and our economic impact and also
  • And that applies to any lawsuit. And...
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-03-20 - 9:30AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

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  • of Fish and Wildlife.
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  • > and</c><01:46:13.280><c> the</c> Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025

Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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  • You can see a lot of our customers come from southern New Mexico and western Texas.
  • We do have our tribal conservation office that is geared more towards game and fish and code enforcement
  • Which we're in District 6, which is in Denton, Texas, and we know what's going on in Texas.
  • And we had to stop using the term 're-tension' because of the water compact with the state of Texas and
  • Madam Chair, Representative, and as what happened in Texas as well, I was managing Sonom Park and then
CA
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  • There are two state wildlife area complexes consisting of six units, one state park, and six units of
  • of Fish and Wildlife.”
  • With the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the public.
  • Assembly members who happen to have the privilege of serving on Water, Parks, and Wildlife, please get
  • With that, Absurding on Water, Parks, and Wildlife, please get here to vote if you have not already voted
Summary: The committee heard several wildlife and water-related bills. SB 872, by Senator McNerney, would create a Delta Levees and Canal Subsidence Fund and allow waiver of local cost-sharing for Delta levee repairs to protect the State Water Project and Delta infrastructure. Supporters from water agencies, environmental groups, counties, and agricultural interests said the bill is needed to address levee failure and canal subsidence; there was no opposition, and the bill was held open until a quorum was present, with broad support expressed. SB 1108, by Senator Caballero, would establish the Grasslands Ecological Area Conservancy in the Central Valley to coordinate conservation, habitat restoration, public access, and voluntary easements in a region described as the largest remaining wetland/grasslands complex west of the Mississippi. Support came from the Grasslands Water District, Audubon, conservation groups, and local stakeholders, who emphasized the area’s importance to migratory birds, wildlife corridors, and land-use transition under groundwater sustainability. There was no opposition, and the bill received favorable committee support. SB 1135, by Senator Blakespear, would reestablish and strengthen the statewide wildlife coexistence program to reduce human-wildlife conflict through nonlethal deterrence, education, and compensation for livestock losses. Supporters cited rising wildlife incidents, wolf depredation, and the need for proactive tools; opponents and some committee members raised concerns about rural impacts, funding, and the absence of law enforcement/public safety as a specifically named advisory role. After discussion and amendments that moved the cattlemen and Farm Bureau to neutral, the bill passed out of committee on a due-pass motion, though some members voted no or abstained. SB 1305, by Senator Richardson, would direct CDFW to study the feasibility of grizzly bear reintroduction and prepare a roadmap, with tribal consultation and stakeholder engagement, but would not itself authorize reintroduction. Tribal sponsors and conservation groups supported the bill as a planning and cultural restoration effort, while hunting, ranching, and county groups opposed it, arguing California already faces major wildlife-management and funding challenges and that the proposal would create new conflicts. Committee members debated costs, appropriations, and whether the study should include funding estimates; the bill was amended and passed on a due-pass motion. The committee also heard SB 1250, by Senator Cortese, which would require Caltrans to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation planning; supporters said it would reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity, and the bill was presented in support as the hearing continued.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Regulated Industries Mar 4th, 2025

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  • And I too, like Andy of Seymour Canes and responded or gains and I can't even recall.
  • And it's in the west West coast, West Central Park, Florida.
  • and I it is and industry industry-wide issue.
  • There's a way to Texas Arpels our transmission inspection and hardy.
  • economically and and a citizen to the state.
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  • And then the life and health safety through the Department of Health, there is a board in this, and the
  • and getting that approved and working... ...foremost to the city council and getting that approved and
  • of codes.
  • with the Department of Wildlife as well as constituents from your district and my district and all over
  • Members, this House Bill 4126 is a constituent request, and it relieves motocross parks and places like
Summary: The House began with a quorum call and several introductions, including Wagner Student Council, Heartland Homeschool educators, Northwest Technology Center leadership students, Leadership Oklahoma Class 37, and guests from domestic violence and sexual assault service providers. The chamber then took up House Bill 3131 on homeless shelter standards. The bill, as amended, would set baseline health, safety, sanitation, incident reporting, and fiscal transparency standards for shelters receiving state-administered federal funds, with a limited board to help write rules and local officials notified of issues. Supporters said it was aimed mainly at smaller communities lacking resources, while opponents argued it added state oversight without collaboration or funding and could burden nonprofits and faith-based shelters. The bill passed 65-31. Members then passed several other measures: House Bill 3015 authorizing Service Oklahoma to issue and manage electronic credentials; House Bill 3472 on environment and natural resources; House Bill 3453 on eminent domain, shifting the burden of proof in court to the condemning authority while carving out utilities and oil and gas; House Bill 1638 expanding the Governmental Tort Claims Act definition of public trust to include trusts overseeing county jail facilities; House Bill 4128 on Game and Fish, adjusting bear hunting rules in selected eastern counties; and House Bill 4126 limiting liability for motocross and similar recreational tracks. House Bill 2710 created a 15-member committee to review future statewide radio system needs, and House Bill 2696, an open records bill for school district security and cybersecurity information, was amended and passed. House Bill 3552, giving child care providers flexibility to bridge subsidy reimbursement and tuition rates, also passed, though its emergency clause failed. Later, House Bill 3031 was amended to create a workforce development fund in the Department of Commerce and passed, but its emergency clause failed. House Bill 3544 was narrowed to regulate social AI companions and protect minors from harmful interactions, and passed unanimously. House Bill 3521 modernized money transmission law, updated fees, and added rules for digital asset kiosks. House Bill 4488 established a standardized appraisal process for first-party motor vehicle damage disputes under insurance law. House Bill 1746 allowed juvenile detention facilities for high-risk youth to adopt safety plans. Finally, House Joint Resolution 1069 updated constitutional county boundary language and county-seat references, including adding Cotton County to the Constitution and making other boundary cleanup changes; it passed 74-14. The House then recessed.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/17/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

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  • And um the first, the biggest threat to wildlife right now is habitat loss and fragmentation.
  • And um the first, the biggest threat to wildlife right now is habitat loss and fragmentation.
  • And um the first, the biggest threat to wildlife right now is habitat loss and fragmentation.
  • And um the first, the biggest threat to wildlife right now is habitat loss and fragmentation.
  • ; That's my central park and walk it all &gt;&gt; That's my central park and walk it all the<00:41:27.359
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  • I'm going to Baylor and UT Austin, Texas Southern, and South Texas.
  • , both the commissioner and the colonel, and what we discovered is that Fish and Wildlife did not, to
  • /c><01:31:33.199><c> wildlife</c> have talked to the fish and wildlife have talked to the fish and wildlife
  • and not uh is that fish and wildlife did and not not<01:31:42.880><c> to</c><01:31:43.120><c> con</c
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Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 29 minutes, and then heard testimony on a bill relating to machine gun conversion devices, often described as Glock switches or auto sears. Representative Jason Nemis presented the bill with Louisville police Chief Paul Humphrey and Lt. Drew Fox, arguing the measure would mirror existing federal law, make possession of these devices unlawful under Kentucky law, and give state and local law enforcement authority to seize and prosecute them without relying solely on federal agencies. They said the devices are small aftermarket or 3D-printed parts that convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and emphasized that the bill would not affect lawful gun ownership. The presenters cited rising seizures and public-safety concerns, saying LMPD and Jefferson County seizures increased sharply from 2023 to 2024 and that the average age of possession had dropped. They argued the devices are used offensively, are inaccurate and dangerous, and have been linked to violent crime. Two Alabama legislators, Representatives Philip Ensler and Russell Bedsole, testified in support based on Alabama’s recent enactment of a similar law. They said local police and prosecutors there had been unable to act effectively because the devices were handled mainly by federal authorities, and they described bipartisan support, immediate enactment, and reported confiscations after passage. Members asked about the bill’s penalty level, the source and manufacture of the devices, the scope of the definition of “conversion device,” and whether the bill could create constitutional problems given ongoing federal litigation over machine gun restrictions. The sponsors said the penalty would be a Class C felony and that the bill was intended to cover only the device attached to the firearm, not tools like 3D printers. They acknowledged that if federal machine gun laws were ultimately struck down, the state law would also be unenforceable. Some members supported the bill as common-sense public safety legislation, while Representative Roberts opposed it on Second Amendment grounds, arguing Kentucky should focus on expanding gun rights rather than adding restrictions already covered by federal law.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 11th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

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  • Whereas, J.B. was born April 25, 2002, in Dallas, Texas, and moved to Santa Fe when he was six years
  • Speaker and gentlelady, not under first responders; the public schools code defines law enforcement in
  • And this is from the public school code, not from this bill, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Defining permitted by right and other terms, limiting zoning authorities' regulation of off-site parking
  • Limiting zoning authorities' regulation of off-site parking and off-street parking as it applies to child
Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB145 , HB154 , HB164 , HB291 , HJR6 , HR1 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB38 , HB47 , HB63 , HB64 , HB127 , HB165 , HB184 , HB200 , HM20 , HM51
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, pledges, and a series of recognitions and guest introductions, including a memorial honoring J.B. White, a young Santa Fe basketball player killed by gun violence, and presentations for Disability Rights Awareness Day, Down syndrome advocacy, adult education and literacy, and Western New Mexico University’s 133rd birthday. Members also welcomed students, legislative fellows, and other guests, and several speakers used the announcements period to highlight community work, family milestones, and advocacy efforts. The chamber then received and referred several executive and Senate messages. Governor-authorized bills included HB 282 on school attendance enforcement and juvenile probation coordination, HB 292 creating the New Mexico Prison Rape Elimination Act, and HB 149 involving charter school facility financing; these were referred to the Judiciary or Appropriations and Finance Committees as applicable. The House also received Senate-passed bills and committee substitutes, which were referred to the appropriate House committees. In committee reports, multiple bills and memorials were adopted, including HB 4, HB 7, HB 65, HB 66, HB 80, HB 88, HB 96, HB 270, HB 280, HB 275, HB 285, HB 20, HB 166, HB 295, HM 46, HM 54, and SJR 1. On third reading, HB 38 on wheelchair insurance coverage was announced as being remanded back to the House Health and Human Services Committee for a simple amendment before returning to the floor. The main floor debate centered on HB 120, which addresses restraint and seclusion in schools. Sponsors said the bill is intended to improve student safety, clarify when intervention is allowed, require de-escalation and behavior-support training, improve documentation and parent notification, and prevent harmful or punitive practices. An amendment was adopted to replace the term “punishment” with “disciplinary action” and to add reporting to a legislative study committee. The bill then drew extended questioning about definitions, school resource officers, PBIS references, training requirements, data collection, and possible costs and liability, with sponsors emphasizing that the measure clarifies existing practice rather than imposing a specific curriculum or program.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy and Natural Resources Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Energy and Natural Resources

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  • They read the amendment and they reached out to Representative Nelson and Representative Weiss, and they
  • Until those lawsuits are settled for Yucca Mountain and for the private one down in Texas, there isn't
  • For the record, my name is Casey Anderson, and I serve as Wildlife Division Chief for North Dakota Game
  • For the record, my name is Casey Anderson, and I serve as Wildlife Division Chief for North Dakota Game
  • And if we're talking about animals and the need and the way a fence is built, the animals are on the
Summary: The Natural Resources Committee reconsidered Senate Bill 2159, which concerns a study related to nuclear energy and waste. Members discussed a proposed amendment to clarify that the study would address above-ground storage of nuclear waste, not underground storage, reflecting concerns raised by constituents about earlier nuclear-related proposals. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 2159 a unanimous 13-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2245, described as a hunting-related bill, and recommended it do pass on a 13-0 vote after brief discussion with Game and Fish support noted. Senate Bill 2216, the duck stamp bill, was also advanced 13-0. Testimony on SB 2216 explained that it would help Game and Fish better track resident duck hunting participation and generate revenue for waterfowl habitat, PLOTS access, and possible federal matching funds. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2137, which addresses baiting rules and chronic wasting disease surveillance. An amendment was proposed to set a 50-gallon limit at a hunting location, require a 50-foot setback from property used for animal agriculture, and direct continued disease surveillance with a report due before December 31, 2028. After discussion about fence setbacks, livestock concerns, and the department’s authority to manage disease, the committee adopted the amendment by a 7-6 vote and then passed the bill as amended on an 8-4 vote. The committee also noted several remaining bills would be taken up the following week and adjourned, with no meeting the next day.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Capital Investment - 04/07/26

Capital Investment

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  • of the Greater Minnesota Parks and chair of the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails<00:01:57.600><c>
  • Parks and Trails um organization. This Parks and Trails um organization.
  • </c> parks, and their neighborhoods. parks, and their neighborhoods.
  • wildlife and plants.
  • </c> wildlife and forest products economies. wildlife and forest products economies.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (1-22-26)

Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor

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  • And my father served on the fish and wildlife commission through nine governors most of my life.
  • of Fish and Wildlife, and I understand that.
  • ><00:16:02.320><c> I</c> department of fish and wildlife and I department of fish and wildlife and I
  • I know her well, and I know her strong commitment and history to fish and wildlife, and I respect what
  • fish and wildlife.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 210; 21 January, 2026: 1:30 PM

Appropriations

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  • First, we're going to start off with Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Mr.
  • ongoing attention—and our use of parks and programs continue to grow, and we need to be prepared to
  • </c><00:10:11.680><c> and</c> understanding of wildlife and understanding of wildlife and conservation
  • that we have not, excluding the core parks and the parks that are leased out.
  • <c> parks</c> excluding the core parks and the parks excluding the core parks and the parks that<00:23
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 20th, 2026

Agriculture and Wildlife

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  • And the Spanish brought lots and lots of sheep to Mexico and to South Texas during the colonial days.
  • And I believe they... Thank you. ...to Mexico and to South Texas during the colonial days.
  • And, in fact, we had a good amount of scrapie in Texas.
  • like the deer in South Texas and Mexico have.
  • across Arkansas, Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Bills: HB3270 , HB3145 , HB3056
Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from Texas A&M professor Chris Seaberry on chronic wasting disease (CWD) genetics in deer and elk. He argued that susceptibility to CWD is polygenic, that genomic prediction can identify more resistant animals with high accuracy, and that selecting for resistant breeding values plus the PRNP codon 96 S allele could reduce disease prevalence. He said his work has been used in USDA/APHIS programs, that some facilities have been cleaned up using these methods, and that concerns about inbreeding, increased shedding, or harm to hunting quality are overstated. Committee members questioned the science, the risk of releasing potentially infected animals, the financial incentives for breeders, and whether wildlife agencies were resisting the program for philosophical or institutional reasons. The witness and senators also discussed the Department of Wildlife’s role, the Attorney General’s opinion, and whether the state should act more quickly or wait for more data. The committee then took up House Bill 3270, which would shift rulemaking authority for the deer-release/CWD program from the Department of Wildlife to the Department of Agriculture after members said Wildlife had failed to promulgate rules for two years. The Department of Wildlife testified that it believed it had complied by collecting native deer samples and that it had been operating under a different understanding until the Attorney General’s March 5 opinion clarified the original law. After debate over agency inaction, the adequacy of the science, and the impact on deer breeders and hunters, the committee voted 3-9 against the bill, and HB 3270 failed. The committee also confirmed Jessica Wilcox to an executive nomination by a 12-0 vote. It then advanced House Bill 3145, which clarifies tagging rules for commercial hunts by making $10 tags apply only to male native wildlife and $0 tags apply to female, feral swine, and exotic wildlife; the bill passed 12-0. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3056, which would allow unpasteurized cow, goat, and sheep milk to be sold at feed stores and farmers markets with labeling; members questioned gallon limits and whether the bill included adequate warning language, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.
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  • And we're developing our very first community park in downtown Larkfield.
  • Rosa and residents and neighborhoods like Coffee Park are better prepared for wildfires now than they
  • And then I would say insurers really want to see the codes, the stronger building codes.
  • Most of our calls are medical in need, but we do border state and national parks.
  • our land management organizations such as State Parks and regional parks.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 22nd, 2026

Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

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  • lose manufacturing jobs, good-paying jobs, to states like Kentucky, Florida, and Texas.
  • the heat of Texas and Florida because we're not business-friendly.
  • The original legislation, in 2011, the International Code of the International Residential Code, and
  • And the last item in the set of amendments, we are adding a new Labor Code provision, which of course
  • I work for the Department of Fish and Wildlife as a senior environmental scientist and participant in