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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- and some are a thousand units.
- To a certain level, recognizing some condos are only two units and some are a thousand units.
- from actual landscape and farming land.
- from actual landscape and farming land.
- and farming land.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard and considered a long list of Governor’s messages for appointments to state boards and commissions, including the Board of Dentistry, Barbering and Cosmetology, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Real Estate Commission, Board of Naturopathic Medicine, State Boxing Commission, Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Hawaii Medical Board, Board of Physical Therapy, Board of Pharmacy, and the Public Utilities Commission. Most nominees and supporting agencies testified in support, and many nominees simply stood on their written testimony. Several nominees also answered questions about their experience and the issues facing their boards, including dental insurance and Medicaid concerns, condo and real estate disputes, pharmacy regulation and telepharmacy, boxing and MMA rule updates, and medical board service in rural areas.
The committee discussed some contested or notable nominations in more detail. Richard Emery’s nomination to the Real Estate Commission drew opposition testimony tied to a condo management dispute, and he responded by emphasizing the need for factual evidence, mediation and complaint data, and better consumer education. Trinette Kahui and Andrea Ushijima were also nominated to the Real Estate Commission, with broad support. For the Boxing Commission, Robin Jumawan described ongoing statutory updates, MMA-related work, and delegation of amateur boxing rules. For the Hawaii Medical Board, Elizabeth Ignacio was strongly endorsed by state and industry witnesses as highly qualified and familiar with rural health issues, while Rebecca Sawai also received support from the board and Kaiser Permanente.
In the decision-making portion, the committee moved to advise and consent to nearly all nominees on the agenda. Senator McKelvey stated reservations about Richard Emery due to opposition and possible conflicts, and also about nominees who were not present at the hearing, specifically Corrine Muldrow Soto and Stacie Kealoha Inouye; Senator Lamasao also noted reservations on those absent nominees. The chair disclosed personal acquaintance with Dr. Sawai and Andrea Ushijima. The committee then voted to adopt the recommendations, with the noted reservations and one no vote on GM 697 reflected in the record, and later reconvened to take up Governor’s Message 514/515 for John Etemura as chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission, where additional support testimony was heard from the Governor’s office, DCCA, and former consumer advocacy staff.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Some taxes have a flat or per-unit rate.
- </c> you know total uh sales in the United you know total uh sales in the United States<00:41:05.359>
- Businesses can have exemptions for certain capital equipment, farm machinery, and certain inputs.
- So the three can go up to five with farms, is what you're saying, correct, Mr. Chair?
- </c><01:18:17.719><c> and</c> ago on the the qualified farm and ago on the the qualified farm and business
Committee:
House Taxes
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Farm Farm Bureau<00:07:47.720><c> not</c><00:07:48.479><c> here</c><00:07:49.479><c> uh</c><00:07:49.639
- I remember over 15 years ago, U.M.K. came to my mom’s farm, and all the bananas was good.
- I remember over 15 years ago, U.M.K. came to my mom’s farm, and all the bananas was good.
- I remember over 15 years ago, U.M.K. came to my mom’s farm, and all the bananas was good.
- </c> average person is not living on a farm average person is not living on a farm every<00:31:52.399
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Summary:
The joint hearing focused on a bill reorganizing Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity and invasive species framework, including moving or renaming responsibilities within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and clarifying the role of the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC). Testimony from the Hawaiian Invasive Species Council, DLNR, Oʻahu and Big Island invasive species committees, the Sierra Club, farmers, and community members generally agreed that invasive species management is critical, but many opposed consolidating HISC or broader biosecurity functions into a single department. Supporters of the existing interagency model emphasized HISC’s statewide coordination role, its links to DLNR and other agencies, and its ability to fill gaps with federal funding and cross-agency collaboration.
Several testifiers raised concerns that the bill could weaken existing authority or create unintended legal and operational problems. The Sierra Club and others warned about possible interstate commerce issues, loss of authority to regulate movement of infested material within an island, and the need to preserve HISC as an independent or elevated coordinating body rather than placing it inside one agency. Community testimony described real-world impacts from little fire ants, coqui frogs, and landscaping-related introductions, and argued that the current system has produced service gaps and duplication when funding or responsibilities shift. One testifier also urged removing hemp movement reporting provisions, saying they do not aid biosecurity and should be treated like other crops.
DLNR and Department of Agriculture representatives said they support the overall goal of stronger biosecurity but stressed that invasive species work is broader than agriculture alone. They noted that DOA, DLNR, and other partners each have different missions and capabilities, and that staff safety, terrain, and training matter when responding in remote areas. The department said it was recruiting for new positions, with some of the 44 funded positions still being finalized, and that implementation would require phased rulemaking, standards, training, and outreach. Members asked about the bill’s practical impact, staffing needs, and whether inspectors are prohibited from hiking; the department said no blanket prohibition exists, but staff use judgment based on safety and terrain. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Aug 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Whether through road repairs, highway improvements, or ride services for seniors, students, and farm
- As a disadvantaged community of predominantly farm workers, we will not be able to raise these matching
- the Senate analysis for the committee later today where a vote will be taken, but the Fresno County Farm
- support of Community Justice Center, Climate Plan, California Bicycle Coalition, Live Again Fresno, United
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee held an informational hearing on AB 1923 by Assembly Member Soria, which would place the Fresno County Transportation Improvement Act on the November 2026 ballot as a successor to Measure C. Supporters said the measure is needed to preserve transportation funding for road repairs, transit, and matching dollars for state and federal grants, and argued that Fresno County voters should be allowed to decide after more than 32,000 petition signatures qualified the initiative. Testimony in support emphasized impacts on rural communities, students, seniors, farmworkers, caregivers, and access to medical care, with many local officials, residents, labor groups, and community organizations registering support.
Opposition came from the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, which argued the bill would override local control and set a bad precedent by directing a local ballot placement contrary to the board’s action. The county also said the board did not delay intentionally, but acted at the next available meeting after signature verification, and argued that a required study was justified. California State Association of Counties registered concerns about local control but did not take a formal position. Committee discussion reflected those concerns, with one member warning about state overreach and the author responding that the board’s role is ministerial and that the bill is intended to prevent delay from pushing the measure to 2028.
No vote was taken because the hearing was informational only. The chair noted the committee was hearing testimony and issues surrounding the bill, and the author closed by urging support when the measure reaches the Assembly floor.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Whether through road repairs, highway improvements, or ride services for seniors, students, and farm
- the Senate analysis for the committee later today where a vote will be taken, but the Fresno County Farm
- doesn't expire until July 1st of next year. today where a vote will be taken, but the Fresno County Farm
- support of Community Justice Center, Climate Plan, California Bicycle Coalition, Live Again Fresno, United
Committee:
House Elections
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
- Today, I want to recognize and honor the farm workers of our country.
- Farm workers deserve fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job.
- Farm workers deserve fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- operation, you can still farm.
- We had a pretty nice track, a farm track, like fourth generation in the city of Brownsville. had grown
- up, or a fence. or whatever, you'd see six or eight people jumping on it and taking off across his farm
- It might vary, you know, by a unit or two, a couple hundred megawatts.
- That are thermal dispatchable units that will also be eligible for completion bonuses.
Committee:
House State Affairs
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, to the Republic for which it stands,
- Today is State Farm Day, like a good neighbor. State Farm is here at the Capitol.
- And in the gallery, we have the State Farm agents from all over Arizona.
- If you're a State Farm agent, would you please stand up? Well, we have, yes, we have three, four.
- I believe that in the United States, everyone should have a second chance at life.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- proud co-sponsor of the bill, also on behalf of the Amalgamated Transit Union, the Machinists Union, Unite
- Brian Little, California Farm Bureau, in opposition.
- Brian Little, California Farm Bureau, in opposition. Good morning.
- I want to thank the author, Senator Reyes, who's always been a tremendous partner for the United Food
- , large farms, garment workers.
Summary:
The committee heard several labor-related bills focused on workplace technology, data centers, staffing agencies, and environmental health. SB 947, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” would require human review before automated systems can be used in discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions and would ban predictive behavior analysis; labor groups and worker advocates supported it, while business and industry groups opposed it as overbroad and litigation-prone. After extended discussion about due process, human oversight, and private rights of action, the bill passed 3-1 and was sent to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee.
SB 978, the Data Center Community Accountability Act, would require data centers to pay for new infrastructure costs, create a separate rate structure to protect other ratepayers, and impose skilled-and-trained labor standards for construction. Supporters said it would prevent cost shifts to households and ensure good jobs, while opponents argued the CPUC already has ongoing proceedings and that the bill unfairly singles out one industry. The committee discussed balancing economic growth with labor and ratepayer protections, and the bill passed 3-1 to Senate Appropriations. SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, would expand WARN-style notice requirements for AI-related layoffs and require reporting on displaced jobs and first consideration for openings; supporters said it would improve transparency and help policymakers respond to AI-driven job loss, while opponents warned it was too broad and conflicted with existing WARN law. It passed 3-1 to Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection.
The committee also considered SB 1032, which would create a licensing and registration framework for temporary staffing agencies. Supporters said it would curb fraud and protect workers from illicit staffing operators, while opponents—many from the staffing industry—said the bill was vague, burdensome, and could hinder small and minority-owned businesses. The bill passed 3-1 to Senate Judiciary. Finally, SB 1046, dealing with protections for lifeguards and park rangers exposed to transboundary pollution in the Tijuana River Valley, would direct Cal/OSHA to develop standards for exposure, PPE, training, and incident reporting. With support from park workers and community groups and no opposition, it passed unanimously 4-0 to Senate Appropriations. The committee also approved a consent calendar item and adjourned after completing the agenda.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm from a farm family, one of the largest and oldest Black-owned family farms in Alabama.
- And I'm from a farm family, one of the largest and oldest Black-owned family farms in Alabama.
- And I'm from a farm family, one of the largest and oldest Black-owned family farms in Alabama.
- And I'm from a farm family, one of the largest and oldest Black-owned family farms in Alabama.
- And I'm from a farm family, one of the largest and oldest Black-owned family farms in Alabama.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- and have historically been farmed.
- </c><01:13:30.560><c> program</c><01:13:30.880><c> and</c> the federal farm program and the federal farm
- </c> having been farmed eight of 10 years. having been farmed eight of 10 years.
- I farmed in Lake of the Woods County for most of my life. I took over my dad's farm.
- I've been I took over my dad's farm.
Keywords:
boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I live on Bay Farm Island. I am. From Alameda. I live on Bay Farm Island.
- Other than Huron is a community of hardworking farm workers.
- So as a mayor... ...200 jobs off the farm that would be no more.
- In Colorado, it was eight units per 1,000 residents.
- Bureau, Western United Dairies, and Defenders of Wildlife.
Summary:
The committee hearing centered first on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on the largest polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would make polluters help pay for climate harms, protect taxpayers, create jobs in construction and clean energy, and dedicate at least 40% of funds to disadvantaged communities. Support testimony came from environmental justice groups, labor, youth advocates, health organizations, and many individual witnesses, while opponents from the building trades, chambers of commerce, petroleum, and business groups warned it would raise fuel and consumer costs, threaten refinery jobs, and create legal and economic uncertainty. Committee members debated the bill’s impact on affordability, jobs, refinery closures, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses climate funding needs. The committee ultimately voted to give AB 1243 a due pass recommendation to the Judiciary Committee, with the roll left open.
After AB 1243, the committee moved to another bill on wildfire mitigation and related resilience work. The author said the measure addresses a long-running wildfire problem and accepted committee amendments, describing the bill as a response to increasingly severe wildfire seasons and the need to help communities stay safe and rebuild after disasters. The transcript cuts off as that presentation begins, so no final action on the second bill is shown in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- 3953 would expand the opportunity to purchase the dedicated plate to commercial 1-ton pickups and farm
- </c> farm trucks. farm trucks.
- truck and found out that it farm truck and found out that it statutorily<00:33:48.440><c> was</c><00
- ,</c><00:36:33.640><c> but</c><00:36:33.800><c> for</c> not only for careers in farming, but for not
- only for careers in farming, but for roles<00:36:34.440><c> across</c><00:36:34.880><c> Minnesota's</
Committee:
Senate Transportation
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 18th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Mayor and Madam Chair, are there gas lines running to every one of those new housing units?
- Okay, so with the WIC and Senior Farmers Market Program, this is funded by the Food Farm Bill.
- In the past, both programs have been 100% federally funded through the Farm Bill.
- That's great news for New Mexico because we fully utilize those from our farm service agents.
- So is that funded through the Farm Bill, Madam Chair?
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - State of the State Address
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate and the House have worked closely throughout the interim, and we're more united than ever.
- Those who say we must gut water protections to grow our economy, or who say we must sacrifice our farms
- We must gut water protections to grow our economy, or who say we must sacrifice our farms, jobs, and
- I stand united with our tribal partners, our farmers, cities, businesses, and others who know this water
- I stand united with Speaker Montenegro, President Petersen, and leaders De Los Santos and Sundaration
Summary:
The transcript is the opening joint session of the Arizona Legislature’s 57th Second Regular Session, featuring remarks from House and Senate leaders and Governor Katie Hobbs. House and Senate leaders emphasized a Republican governing agenda focused on affordability, public safety, parental rights, tax cuts, election integrity, school choice, and holding government accountable, while also highlighting cooperation on water policy and border security reimbursement. Senate President Warren Petersen said the legislature would pursue a major tax cut, send an election integrity measure to voters, defend women’s sports and school choice, and continue negotiations on Colorado River guidelines.
Governor Hobbs framed her agenda around the “Arizona Promise,” stressing affordability, public safety, water security, housing, and economic opportunity. She highlighted prior-year accomplishments including job growth, medical debt relief, lower costs for child care and housing, public safety investments, and major business recruitment. She called for an immediate middle-class tax cut, more efficient government spending, and new initiatives including a Colorado River Protection Fund, elimination of the data center tax exemption, a housing acceleration fund, and an Arizona Affordability Fund financed in part by a nightly fee on short-term rentals.
Hobbs also announced a new active management area for La Paz County to address groundwater depletion, defended her administration’s water and housing policies, and urged renewed funding for public schools while criticizing the ESA program for lack of accountability. She called for bipartisan action on disaster relief after floods in Globe and Miami, and condemned political violence. No legislative votes were taken; the joint session concluded with the governor’s address and the session was dissolved.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- are multiple other countries that implement some form of quiet period or self-reflection, like the United
- The United States obviously has many states in it that are doing some sort of United States obviously
- They're in a program, a farm program, say, for their soccer club.
- We're providing a huge resource to folks who will be competing against the United States in the Olympics
- And that's what we're hoping to get by having more folks from the United States, at least, and if not
Committee:
Senate Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/17/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Many people coming from different backgrounds, different histories, you know, we all unite as brothers
- > brothers</c><00:10:30.880><c> and</c><00:10:31.320><c> with</c><00:10:31.519><c> youu</c> we all Unite
- as brothers and with youu we all Unite as brothers and with youu Jama<00:10:33.440><c> it's</c><00:10
- </c> someone who's working on a farm someone who's working on a farm necessarily<00:53:39.520><c> knows
- I spent in every psychiatric unit in the state of Minnesota, including two group homes, a nursing home
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Six - Wednesday, March 11
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Show-Me State, moving in the direction of justice, peace, and love in the hearts of all cities and farms
- Cities and farms.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- It was developed for a farm.
- I think it will restore families, create that unit.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 35th day by a 115-1 roll call vote. Members spent much of the opening portion introducing a large number of special guests and visiting groups, including university alumni and students, ambulance and first responder personnel, hospice and behavioral health advocates, public administrators, educators, transportation stakeholders, and other community leaders recognized for service or advocacy work.
The chamber then received committee reports recommending passage of several measures, including House Bills 1625, 2383, 3035, 3205, and Senate Bill 888, along with committee substitutes for some of those bills. The House proceeded to third reading and passage on a long series of bills. Among the major measures were HB 2774, a fuel-source bill limiting state and local governments from dictating bids or purchases based solely on fuel source, which passed 138-5; HB 2383, addressing copper theft and related telecommunications equipment crimes, which passed 130-5; and HB 3205, regulating litigation funding and requiring disclosures, which passed 144-1.
Several bills drew extended debate. A combined bill on statutes of limitation and child sexual abuse claims, House Committee Substitute for HBs 1664, 1610, 1645, and 2182, passed 98-12 with 39 present after members debated both the abuse-related provisions and a separate reduction in the personal injury statute of limitations. HB 3146, dealing with ballot summary statements and the initiative petition process, passed 90-55 after sharp disagreement over whether it protected voters or undermined judicial review. Other measures passed with broad support, including HB 2146 on hospital investment options (143-1), HB 1756 establishing June’s Week to recognize rare pediatric diseases and families affected by them, HB 1783 on public health contracting (138-6), HB 2099 on expedited removal of squatters (136-1), HB 2896 loosening residency restrictions for university board appointments (111-17), HB 2505/2044 giving grandparents priority in certain custody cases (144-0), HB 1625 increasing penalties for drug trafficking (137-2), HB 2302 removing barriers to employment for people leaving incarceration (142-0), HB 3035 setting depreciation rules for vehicle tax valuation (100-43), HB 1870 updating debt collection and garnishment laws (137-9), HB 2335 giving school districts more flexibility over teacher training schedules (146-2), and HB 1827 allowing occupational therapists to certify disabled parking credentials (145-0).
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, so last note on local fish farming: it is multi-purposed.
- Now, so last note on local fish farming: it is multi-purposed.
- Now, so last note on local fish farming: it is multi-purposed.
- </c> local ear fish farming local ear fish farming uh<02:08:49.440><c> it</c><02:08:49.720><c> it</c>
- </c> Or farming and housing? Or farming and housing?
Committee:
Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Summary:
The committee took up several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 640 for Juanita Rio Colón to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Public testimony and the nominee’s remarks strongly emphasized her water-system management background, Native Hawaiian stewardship values, and representation for Molokai. Committee members praised her qualifications and neighbor-island perspective, and also discussed broader concerns about reforming the Water Commission, including a separate bill to create a more independent authority and reduce politics in water decisions. Colón said she supported the restructuring effort and would serve with integrity and attention to constitutional water rights and climate resilience.
The committee then heard GM 639 for Moses Haia III to the same commission. DLNR and OHA testified, and Haia described his long legal career, prior work on the Waihole contested case, and experience with Native Hawaiian rights and water law. Members asked about his ability to serve impartially given his advocacy background; Haia acknowledged that some may perceive a conflict from his prior work but said he did not believe it was a reasonable conflict and would follow the law and balance competing interests. The discussion again returned to the proposed Water Commission restructuring, which Haia said he supported as a way to provide independence and balance.
Next, the committee considered GM 649 for Gilbert Coloma to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. DLNR and other testifiers explained that this was a new interstate commission created under the 2024 act, with Hawaii joining six U.S. states to address fisheries issues across state boundaries. Coloma, a commercial fisher from Hilo, said he brought more than 40 years of industry, cultural, and traditional experience and would represent Hawaii’s fishing communities. Members asked about the commission’s structure, meeting rotation, and funding, and were told the state covers dues through special funds. The committee also briefly took up GM 692 for Riley Smith’s reappointment to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported him, while Sierra Club Hui raised concerns about prior decisions affecting Native Hawaiian rights and public trust resources. Smith said he supported more residential uses in East Kapolei if the necessary planning and environmental review changes were made, and he began responding to questions about prior BLNR litigation before the transcript cut off.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- American with the reasonable expectation that the grapes used to make that wine were grown in the United
- Don't call it American because it doesn't reflect the farmers, farm workers, and communities behind the
- local county farm bureaus from all over the state.
- Meg Madden, Californians United for Sex-Based Evidence in Policy and Law, in strong opposition.
- We represent nearly 100,000 employees across 10 bargaining units who work in over 1,400 work sites.
Committee:
House Governmental Organization