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• agricultural Land Preservation program designed to protect lands by acquiring development rights through conservation
• This is a voluntary program so landowners may voluntarily apply to our program to seek out a conservation
• So our our conservation easements are in perpetuity.
• Our understanding of of the conservation easement is that the fee that we pay for the development rights

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• <01:16:01.840> focused into an immersive conservation focused into an immersive conservation
• The initiative will transform the zoo into an immersive, conservation-focused campus that celebrates
• The initiative will transform the zoo into an immersive, conservation-focused campus that celebrates
• stories in accessible and conservation stories in accessible and engaging<01:18:45.080> ways.
• <01:19:55.120> for education, culture, and conservation for education, culture, and conservation

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• If there is a conflict, our office is always taking kind of a more conservative approach and...
• If there is a conflict, our office is always taking kind of a more conservative approach and we don't
• And usually we will err on the side of being conservative in that we wouldn't include it in a technical

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• STUTZMAN: A CHERISHED CORNERSTONE OF COMMUNICATION ANSWER BEACON OF CONSERVATIVE VALUES.
• Conservative women are making history, championing policies that show the values.
• CONSERVATIVE WOMEN ARE MAKING HISTORY, CHAMPIONING POLICIES THAT SHOW THE VALUES.
• I thought you guys were really conservative.
• I THOUGHT YOU GUYS WERE REALLY CONSERVATIVE? IS THIS WHERE YOUR HEADS ARE AT?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We are forecasting increases related to personnel conservatively as well, if there were to be collective
• as well uh if personnel conservatively as well uh if there<00:57:54.319> were<00:57:54.480>
• Um, our office of conservation coastal lines work closely with Kua on a um to streamline the permitting
• > work<01:03:35.520> closely conservation coastal lines work closely conservation coastal
• Nature Conservancy, Purple Maya testifying for Ocean Reef and Ocean Coalition.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard three University of Hawaiʻi-related measures. HB 718 HD1 would appropriate funds for faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in cardiovascular, law, biology, tropical medicine, quantitative health/biostatistics, and environmental health and safety. Testimony was in support, including from university representatives and others who submitted written testimony. Members asked whether the positions were additional and how they would affect enrollment; the university said the hires would teach medical students and conduct biomedical research, helping increase the class size to about 77 and eventually 80, and noted a workforce paper requested by the committee would be provided soon. The committee then discussed SB 1170 HD1, which would grant resident tuition at any UH campus to certain graduates of Hawaiʻi high schools enrolling in undergraduate programs. UH supported the bill and said it had adjusted its testimony in response to prior committee concerns. Members focused on the proposed four-year window, asking why that timeframe was chosen and whether the change was needed at all. UH explained that four years would allow students who left the state to return and still complete an undergraduate degree or prepare for graduate school, and said the bill would help students who come back after one or two years but otherwise would have to wait a year to reestablish residency under current rules. UH also said it was discussing possible administrative rule changes as an alternative if the bill did not pass. Finally, the committee heard HB 1300 HD1, which would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center pilot study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and people living near landfills in Nanakuli, focusing on social determinants of health, lifestyle, environmental exposures, and resilience factors. Testimony from researchers and advocates strongly supported the measure, saying the study could help explain cancer disparities and support future research funding. Members questioned the cost, the reliance on future federal or foundation funding, and the practical outcome of the study. The Cancer Center said the pilot would cost about $500,000 per year for two years, with later funding sought from federal, nonprofit, or private sources; it said the study would produce longitudinal data that could help identify at-risk groups and provide evidence for policy decisions, though members expressed concern that the project needed a clearer end goal and stronger case for public investment.

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• Line 97 is a valuation reduction for conservation easements. It is an allowance for that reduction.
• On line 107 is an increase to soil and water conservation district aid.
• <00:20:02.880> This water conservation district aid.
• This water conservation district aid.
• owned by a nonprofit conservation owned by a nonprofit conservation organization<00:39:11.520>

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• The International Union for Conservation of Nature finds that carcinogenic chemicals found in plastic
• I'm the government relations manager at the Conservation Law Foundation, a legal advocacy organization
• We earn Richmond, our conservation chair, and Alan Gordon, our executive committee chair.
• Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation, and
• I'm a tree hugger from Brockton, motivated to conserve the rare earth metals that are in these batteries

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a heavily attended hybrid hearing focused primarily on plastics reduction bills, along with a few local and related waste-management measures. Chair Rauch and Chair Barber outlined strict testimony rules because of the large number of speakers. Before the plastics docket, the committee heard support for a local Sharon sewer-extension bill for a Sunrise Senior Living project, and the bill’s proponents said the project would help address senior housing needs and would still require MWRA and local approvals. The chairs also noted a separate local matter involving Sharon and the MWRA. A major portion of the hearing centered on the Plastics Reduction Act and related bills addressing single-use plastics, including plastic bags, polystyrene, black plastic, plastic beverage bottles, non-flushable wipes, skip-the-stuff provisions, and truth-in-labeling. Sponsors and supporters said the bills would reduce litter, microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and municipal waste costs, while creating statewide consistency and supporting environmental justice communities. Several speakers cited local bans already adopted by many Massachusetts cities and towns, and many urged the committee to advance comprehensive statewide action. The committee also heard testimony on a boat wrap recycling bill, a mattress recycling bill, and a bill to prohibit hotels from providing small plastic toiletries. Municipal officials and waste professionals supported extended producer responsibility for paint and labeling for non-flushable wipes, saying these measures would shift costs away from cities and towns and reduce strain on wastewater systems. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, Mayor Ruth Ann Fuller of Newton, and a Franklin County waste official all backed paint EPR and wipes labeling. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli testified for the Fire Chiefs Association in support of lithium-ion battery legislation, citing fire safety and disposal concerns. Other speakers, including environmental groups, local activists, and business representatives, supported bag and polystyrene bans, though the Retailers Association of Massachusetts urged any bag policy to be truly statewide and said any bag fee should be retained by retailers. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• We had a study by UK that said the multiplier is 1.67, which is actually a fairly conservative multiplier
• I've seen them at three or five, but I feel better with a conservative estimate.
• I've seen them at three or five, but I feel better with a conservative estimate.
• I've seen them at three or five, but I feel better with a conservative estimate.
• I've seen them at three or five, but I feel better with a conservative estimate.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:50 Approval of Minutes 00:01:21 KOAP Report 00:01:42 Community Farm Alliance and KY Double Dollars 00:20:25 Feeding Kentucky 00:40:55, 958, all

Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Oversight Committee received a monthly report from the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy and the A Development Board/Finance Corporation. Staff reviewed May activity, including county council visits, loan and grant approvals, farm safety funding, and support for beginning farmers, agricultural infrastructure, processing, and county/state projects. The committee also recognized an intern and thanked Tara Roberts for her service as she prepares to leave the agency. Members were reminded about a June 20 anniversary event marking 25 years of the office and related programs. A major topic was K-CARD, the Kentucky Center for Agricultural and Rural Development. Staff explained that the program is being expanded to provide more technical assistance for beginning farmers and farm families, including help with business plans and estate planning/farm transition discussions. Members asked how farmers would access the service and were told the extension office would be the front-line contact, with K-CARD providing the technical assistance and neutral-site consultations. The committee also discussed support for large food animal veterinarians. Staff said the incentive program has helped more than 33 veterinarians and is intended to support existing providers rather than quickly increase numbers; members raised concerns about the pipeline and selection process at Auburn University, and staff said discussions with the university were ongoing. The committee then heard from Community Farm Alliance on Kentucky Double Dollars, Fresh Rx for Moms, and farmers market support programs. CFA reported expansion to roadside stands, more retail onboarding, seven new counties, and estimated economic and farmgate impacts, emphasizing that state funding helps leverage federal and private dollars and stabilize local food access programs. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approving the May minutes.

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• He brings a unique combination of professional expertise in marine biology and conservation science as
• <00:10:31.760> science marine biology and conservation science marine biology and conservation
• OCCL office of coastal conservation OCCL office of coastal conservation lands<00:15:11.360> and
• I first met Auntie about 10 years ago while working with the Nature Conservancy, Hawaiʻi.
• I first met Auntie about 10 years ago while working with the Nature Conservancy, Hawaiʻi.

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Summary: The Water and Land Committee held a hearing on several governor’s messages for confirmation to land and water-related boards and commissions. The first item was GM 745, confirming Nor Abbott to a second term on the Natural Area Reserves System Commission through June 30, 2029. DLNR and other supporters submitted testimony, and Abbott said his focus has been on watching for potential impacts to marine reserves from nearby land activity and helping ensure those impacts are avoided, minimized, or mitigated through a thorough process. The committee then took up GM 783 and GM 762, both involving the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission. Fenton Pang and Jensen Chop were nominated for terms ending June 30, 2028 and June 30, 2029, respectively. Multiple individuals and organizations testified in strong support, including representatives of civic clubs, Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana, and other community groups. Testimony emphasized Pang’s scientific background, cultural values, humility, and service, and described Chop as a long-time Kahoʻolawe steward with strong ties to restoration work and the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana. Chop said his goal is to help more people build a connection to ʻāina and to continue restoration and cultural education efforts on Kahoʻolawe. The final major item was GM 770, confirming Hannah Kihalani Springer to the Commission on Water Resource Management through June 30, 2028. DLNR strongly supported her nomination, describing her as a cultural expert and advocate who can ensure indigenous knowledge is meaningfully included in water policy. Testimony from community members, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, and others highlighted her experience, integrity, and role in protecting customary and traditional water rights, especially for place-based and Native Hawaiian communities. Supporters also said her appointment was important given current water and climate challenges. The chair indicated the committee would proceed to decision-making after the hearing, and no opposition was noted in the testimony summarized here.

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• Minnesota to support Senate conservation Minnesota to support Senate File<00:18:18.240> 862,<
• Um, next we have Nells Pollson, policy director at Conservation Minnesota. Welcome, Mr. Pollson.
• My name is Nells Pollson, and I serve as the policy director at Conservation Minnesota.
• Nells Pollson, policy director at Conservation Minnesota: Good afternoon, Senator Pappas, Senator Housley
• My name is Nells Pollson, and I serve as the policy director at Conservation Minnesota.

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• She said they are coming at it conservatively from a patient and physician perspective. relationship<
• from a patient and conservatively from a patient and physician<01:49:22.280> perspective The
• needs of the child means conserving needs of the child means conserving those<03:29:50.080> funds
• Massachusetts did similar legislative acts to conserve federal benefits for kiddos.
• Massachusetts did similar legislative acts to conserve federal benefits for kiddos.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee opened with a brief prayer for Representative Grossman’s son, Oscar, who was reported to be in critical condition after a traumatic fall. The committee then took up House Bill 430, which would reduce DHHS retention of unfounded abuse and neglect reports from 10 years to 3 years. Prime sponsor Chairman James Spain argued that 10 years is excessive and burdens families with a long-lasting stigma, while emphasizing that founded reports and reports with reasonable concern would still be retained indefinitely. Committee members questioned whether longer retention helps identify malicious reporting or patterns of abuse, and whether parents understand the distinction between unfounded and unfounded with reasonable concern. The Office of the Child Advocate and DCF opposed the bill. Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez said historical reports are important for identifying patterns, reviewing critical incidents, and understanding family dynamics, and that screened-out and unfounded reports can be essential context when later reports arise. She also noted that the records are highly confidential and not publicly accessible. DCF General Counsel Susan Larabe added that the bill could create inconsistencies by retaining screened-out reports longer than unfounded reports, and explained that unfounded reports can be used in court and in administrative reviews when there are multiple prior reports. The committee discussed how other states handle retention, with testimony that some keep records indefinitely and others for long periods. The hearing on HB 430 concluded, and the chair said the bill would not be executed until early March, leaving time for amendments. The committee then opened House Bill 187, concerning restraining orders sought by a parent on behalf of a minor child. Prime sponsor Representative Mike Belcher said the bill is intended to correct a gap in the law so children can access the same restraining-order protections adults can, through a parent or guardian, and framed it as an equal-protection issue. Members questioned why the proposal was placed in the child abuse and neglect statute rather than the civil restraining-order statutes, and whether it should instead be handled as a broader civil-law fix. Alanda Peterson, who said she created Jade’s Law, testified that the original wording was meant to protect all children, not just those harmed by family members, and supported expanding the language. The hearing continued with additional discussion of the bill’s scope and purpose.

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• The Nature Conservancy, National Forest Foundation for some watershed work.
• Um, I've conservation districts. conservation districts.
• :41.680> Forest The Nature Conservancy, National Forest The Nature Conservancy, National Forest
• <02:16:13.480> district we have uh conservation district we have uh conservation district
• <02:17:09.719> districts<02:17:10.480> and conservation districts and conservation districts

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• Senate Bill 672, by Senator Hinchey, in act by Environmental Conservation Law, moved by Senator Lanza
• Enacts by the Environmental Conservation Law, moved by Senator Mayer, Senator Conner? All in favor?

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Rules met and considered several bills for reporting. Senate Bill 672, sponsored by Senator Hinchey and relating to the Environmental Conservation Law, was moved and seconded and then reported out of committee. Senate Bill 1180, sponsored by Senator Gianaris and involving an act by Senator Fernandez and Senator Mayer, was also reported. The committee likewise reported Senate Bill 1618, sponsored by Senator Rivera and relating to the Public Health Law, after a motion and second. Senate Bill 972, sponsored by Senator Hark and amending the Environmental Conservation Law, was also moved, seconded, and reported. In each case, the chair asked for objections, none were raised, and the votes were unanimous. Overall, all bills taken up in the meeting were reported without opposition, and the record indicates that all votes were in agreement.

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• So again, one of the things I will say to ease some of that concern is we've been very conservative in
• So again, one of the things I will say to ease some of that concern is we've been very conservative in
• Again, one of the things I will say to ease some of that concern is we've been very conservative in our
• So we've been conservative in that.
• So I think, in response to your question, two things: one is we are being very deliberate and conservative

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on the BRIGHT Act, a higher education capital bill that would use Fair Share surtax revenue to fund major repairs, modernization, and decarbonization projects across UMass, state universities, and community colleges. UMass leadership described a $4.8 billion deferred maintenance backlog, aging buildings, and the need to modernize facilities, improve accessibility, and reduce emissions. Administration officials said the bill would authorize $2.5 billion in capital funding, split roughly 50-50 between UMass and the rest of public higher education, plus additional targeted funding for housing planning, smaller modernization projects, campus master plans, and workforce skills grants. They emphasized that the financing structure is modeled on the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and would not raise student costs, while also supporting affordability through financial aid and free community college. Members raised questions about regional equity, the distribution of funds among the five UMass campuses and the 24 state university/community college campuses, project labor agreements, whether the bill would unlock private or federal matching funds, and how the system is preparing for AI and changing workforce needs. UMass officials said project selection is data-driven, based on deferred maintenance, safety, accessibility, sustainability, and programmatic needs, and that the flagship campus in Western Massachusetts would likely receive a large share because of its size and needs. They also said UMass Boston would receive its own share and would not be shortchanged by the Bayside project. On labor, they said PLAs are commonly used and they would follow existing board and building authority policies. On affordability, they said the university has shifted hundreds of millions into need-based aid and that the state’s recent support has helped keep tuition low for many students. DCAMM and higher education officials said the state’s public campuses account for a large share of state-owned building space and a disproportionate share of operational carbon emissions, making decarbonization a major driver of the bill. They said the legislation would allow larger, more comprehensive projects that can address deferred maintenance, energy efficiency, and program needs at the same time, while also making some projects shovel-ready through the Fair Share supplemental funding already appropriated. A later panel from the State Universities Council of Presidents argued the bill’s authorization is still too small to meet long-term needs and urged the committee to increase the bond cap and ensure a more equitable distribution among segments. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• One of the things that has helped make us the state that we are is our record of conservation.
• And so I want to welcome and thank the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, Conservation Florida, Wild
• Tribe have established dedicated funding for continued acquisition and management of Florida's conservation
• Conservation and preservation of Florida's land and water resources is essential to maintaining the quality
• His Save the Everglades Initiative became one of the most ambitious conservation efforts in American

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes related to the FSU campus shooting, Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, John Thrasher, the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and visiting student and community groups. The chamber then moved into special order bills and adopted a resolution honoring Coach Abdur-Rahim. A number of measures were taken up and passed, including child care and early learning provider regulation updates, false reporting/swatting penalties, health care billing and collection protections, hazardous walking conditions for schoolchildren, young adult housing support for foster and homeless students, the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, trust fund interest rules for IOTA accounts, transportation-related changes, public records exemptions for AHCA investigators, JQC employees, and appellate court clerks, municipal water and sewer utility rates in Miami-Dade, motor vehicle offenses involving obscured plates and impersonating law enforcement, trespass at large-scale ticketed events, refund of patient overpayments, stem cell therapy standards, insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives, pre-arranged transportation services, and the Uniform Commercial Code update for digital assets. Several bills were amended before passage, often by substituting House companions and adopting late-filed amendments. The transportation bill was significantly revised to remove speed-limit increases and utility-related provisions while adding beach equipment removal, flood-wake enforcement, expectant mother parking permits, and local regulation of micromobility devices; it passed 37-0. The trust fund interest bill drew the most debate, with supporters arguing it right-sized a volatile funding stream for legal aid and opponents warning it would sharply reduce support for legal aid organizations; it passed 28-10. The municipal water and sewer rate bill also prompted extended debate over fairness, fiscal impact, and accusations of racism, but passed 36-2. Public records exemption bills for AHCA investigators, JQC employees, and appellate clerks passed with varying margins, with supporters emphasizing safety and anti-doxing protections. One bill on cardiac emergencies and another on education were temporarily postponed. Most measures were adopted by wide margins, often unanimously, after brief sponsor explanations and little or no debate. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the late USF coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and recognized several visiting groups in the gallery. After completing the day’s special order calendar, the Senate recessed for lunch until 1:30 p.m. or on call of the President.

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• One of the things that has helped make us the state that we are is our record of conservation.
• And so I want to welcome and thank the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, Conservation Florida, Wildpath
• Tribe have established dedicated funding for continued acquisition and management of Florida's conservation
• Conservation and preservation of Florida's land and water resources is essential to maintaining the quality
• I don't know if there was any specific one that was set aside for conservation areas or park and they're

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions and moments of silence recognizing recent tragedies and public figures, including students affected by the FSU shooting, John Thrasher, Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, and conservation and youth groups visiting the chamber. The body also adopted Senate Resolution 1878 honoring Coach Abdur-Rahim and Senate Resolution 1892 recognizing Florida Wildlife Corridor Week. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar, passing several bills with little or no opposition. Measures approved included child care and early learning provider regulation updates (SB 738, 37-0), false reporting/swatting penalties and cost recovery (SB 726, 38-0), health care billing and collection protections/medical debt (SB 656, 38-0), hazardous walking conditions for schoolchildren (SB 650, 38-0), young adult housing support for foster and homeless students (SB 584, 38-0), the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program disclosure bill (SB 508, 37-1), trust fund interest for court-approved purposes after a debated amendment (SB 498, 28-10), transportation and traffic-safety changes including school bus camera hearings and micromobility rules (SB 462, 37-0), public records exemptions for AHCA investigators and JQC/appellate court clerks (SB 342, 34-4; SB 302, 35-3; SB 300, 35-3), municipal water and sewer utility rate fairness for Miami Gardens/North Miami Beach (SB 202/HB 11, 36-2), motor vehicle offenses involving obscured plates and impersonation (SB 44/HB 253, 36-0), trespass at large-scale ticketed events and law-enforcement-controlled sites (SB 1828/HB 1447, 35-1), patient refund of overpayments (SB 1808, 37-0), stem cell therapy standards (SB 1768, 37-0), insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives (SB 1736/HB 1567, 38-0), and pre-arranged transportation services/rideshare impersonation (SB 1696/HB 1525, 37-0). Several bills were temporarily postponed, including cardiac emergencies, chemicals and consumer products, motor vehicle manufacturers and franchise dealers, and education. Debate centered most heavily on the trust fund interest bill, with supporters arguing it would stabilize funding and better reflect market rates, and opponents warning it would sharply reduce legal aid funding and hurt access to justice. The transportation bill also drew extensive questions and amendments, including removal of a speed-limit increase, changes to school bus infraction hearing procedures, micromobility regulation, and flood-wake enforcement. The municipal water bill prompted constitutional and fairness concerns, while the public records bills were defended as necessary to protect investigators and court personnel from doxing and harassment. Most measures ultimately passed with strong bipartisan support, though the scholarship disclosure bill and trust fund interest bill drew the most visible dissent.

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• One of the things that has helped make us the state that we are is our record of conservation.
• And so I want to welcome and thank the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, Conservation Florida, WildPath
• Tribe have established dedicated funding for continued acquisition and management of Florida's conservation
• Conservation and preservation of Florida's land and water resources is essential to maintaining the quality
• His Save the Everglades Initiative became one of the most ambitious conservation efforts in American

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes to those affected by the Florida State University shooting and recognition of Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, John Thrasher, student advocacy groups, conservation organizations, and visiting school groups. Members also adopted Senate Resolution 1878 honoring Coach Abdur-Rahim. The chamber then moved into special order business and considered a series of bills, many of them with House companions substituted in and passed by wide margins or unanimously. Among the measures passed were bills updating child care and early learning provider regulation, imposing costs on false swatting reports, extending protections against extraordinary hospital collection actions, expanding hazardous walking conditions for schoolchildren, creating young adult housing support for foster and homeless students, clarifying school choice disclosure requirements under the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, adjusting interest rules for trust accounts supporting legal aid, revising transportation and traffic enforcement provisions, expanding public records exemptions for certain judicial and health care investigators and appellate clerks, changing municipal water and sewer utility rates in Miami-Dade, strengthening motor vehicle offenses involving impersonation and obscured plates, increasing trespass penalties at certain law-enforcement-controlled sites and large ticketed events, requiring refunds of patient overpayments, authorizing certain stem cell therapies, allowing relatives and direct support professionals to administer insulin in group homes, addressing rideshare impersonation and transit funding rules, and updating the Uniform Commercial Code for digital assets and emerging technologies. Several bills drew notable debate. The trust fund interest bill prompted extended discussion over legal aid funding, bank participation, and whether the measure would reduce support for legal services; it ultimately passed 28-10. The transportation bill was heavily amended, including removal of speed-limit increases and changes to school bus camera enforcement and micromobility rules, and passed 37-0. The Miami-Dade water and sewer rate bill sparked debate over fairness, fiscal impact, and accusations of racism, but passed 36-2. Public records bills protecting agency investigators and JQC employees also drew questions about accountability and transparency before passing. Most other measures passed with little or no opposition, and a few bills were temporarily postponed or set aside.

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• EVEN IF THEY ARE DESIGNATED FOR CONSERVATION ALL AGRICULTURE AND TWO EXAMPLES OF VOTER DRIVEN DESIGNATIONS
• LESLIE REED, CONSERVATION FLORIDA WAIVES AGAINST. KARIM GOLDEN, NATURE CONSERVANCY WAIVES AGAINST.
• NEIL BLANKENSTEIN, TALL TIMBERS RESEARCH AND LAND CONSERVANCY WAIVES AGAINST.
• LYNETTE IN SUPPORT, KAREEM BOLDEN, NATURE CONSERVANCY IN SUPPORT.
• SAW THOSE REPORTS. >> Chair Passidomo: THANK YOU FOR YOUR TESTIMONY, STACY GALLAGHER SEA TURTLE CONSERVANCY

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• We have you registered as Marco Roberts on behalf of Texas Conservative Liberty Forum and Self, and you're
• And among our members, we do include members of the transgender community, obviously conservative.
• And if y'all don't do it in Tyler, I mean, it's about as conservative as you get.
• A conservative estimate of the youth collection would be about 1/3 or 3450 books that would need to be
• OK, we're gonna show Marco Roberts was, uh, registered on behalf of Texas Conservative Liberty Forum

Bills: HB 45, HB 755, HB 1232, HB 1555, HB 2460, HB 2702, HB 2973, HB 3120, HB 3225, HB 3314, HB 3356, HB 3371, HB 3634, HB 3638, HB 4247, HB 4283, HB 4290, HB 4302, HB 4503, HB 4511, HB 4565, HB 4581, HB 4627, HB 4632, HB 4660, HB 4668, HB 4960, HB 5042

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation

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• must continue to provide quality fishing opportunities for Texans and make efforts towards the conservation
• If not, the Coastal Conservation Association is an invited witness, a resource. Shane? Not here?
• We know that conservation is a full-contact sport.
• efforts. conservation efforts and wildlife programs.
• Overregulation here would set a dangerous precedent, which is why conservative think tanks like the Cato

Bills: SB34, SB119, SB261, SB532, SB1035, SB1245, SB1247, SB1267, SB1442, SB1930, SB1948, SB2078, SB2112, SB2143, SB2155

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature