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• White. black or african-american american indian or alaska native asian and Native Hawaiian or other
• I've seen what happens to our rivers and streams.
• It's also about equivalent to the flow of the San Antonio River. that we're losing to water loss and
• Well, we did establish standards for most of our major river basins and bay areas, but we have not followed
• Our members include river authorities, municipalities, all types of water districts.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

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• points: there's about a 20% fee on the operator, and then there's another percentage of that that winds
• They also tend to plug wells, you know, closer to the end of their life, so you don't wind up with the
• that comes here goes to NAPI and also to California, coming from the other side of the Mississippi River
• I've seen a lot of mineral reservations in my time.
• Kisla about what different mineral reservations mean because they evolved over time, whether it's minerals

Committee: House House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

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• This also helps us, allows the state treasurer to institute a gold bullion reserve.
• This was one of the places where our Bureau of Indian Affairs was first located.
• Our Bureau of Indian Affairs was first located there in the 1800s.
• This was one of the places where our Bureau of Indian Affairs was first located.
• Our Bureau of Indian Affairs was first located there in the 1800s.

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• They don't have a clubhouse, so they're stuck paying to reserve a school, pay for security, and reserve
• I reserve the right to do so. We close. Thank you, Chairwoman Button.
• Senate Bill 264 will allow the Guarantee Fund to wind down operations.
• Thank you, and I reserve the right to close. Members, any questions?
• I respectfully reserve the right to close.

Bills: HB 1087 , HB2504 , HB4113 , HB5144 , HB5146 , HB5377 , HB5543 , SB140 , SB264 , SB1244 , SB1343 , SB2121 , HR868

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

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• , 80% of all water in the Colorado River basin starts out as snow melt.
• :42.880><c> Colorado</c> section of the state in the Colorado section of the state in the Colorado River
• 80% of all water in the Colorado River 80% of all water in the Colorado River<00:04:46.160><c> basin
• </c> River basin starts out as snow melt. River basin starts out as snow melt.
• </c><00:30:18.559><c> and</c> races pretty quick in high winds and races pretty quick in high winds and

Bills: SF0069 , SF0070 , SF0016 , HB0078 , HJ0002 , HB0085 , HB0086

Committee: House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

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• </c><00:29:27.919><c> uh</c><00:29:28.159><c> associated</c> you, I see a lot of winds uh associated
• you, I see a lot of winds uh associated uh<00:29:29.760><c> with</c><00:29:30.000><c> it.
• We do have wind projects that saved us, particularly in 2025.
• </c><02:26:29.760><c> Um</c> &gt;&gt; But for now, we'll reserve that.
• Um &gt;&gt; But for now, we'll reserve that.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

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• It can go over those two years for the ones that make biennial appropriations because we have a 5% reserve
• makes a biennial appropriation, so we can spread it over two years as long as we're keeping a 5% reserve
• So we started here to the 5% reserve requirement. We should have adhered to that.
• We do this work in partnership with the Indian Affairs Council.
• We take that worker says the in partnership with the Indian Affairs Council.

Committee: House Legacy Finance

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• of the Merrimack River.
• I have one of the very iconic pictures of the river.
• So today, the Nashua River is a federally designated wild and scenic river.
• No reservations about this bill being passed through.
• Harry Rich State Forest the Marion Stoddard River Walk.

Bills: H5113 , H5076 , H4972 , H4917 , H4700 , S2896 , S2961 , S2933 , H5141 , H5140 , H5139 , S2877 , H3920

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

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• The Priest Lake, the Priest River, Pend Oreille Lake, the Clark Fork River, and the Pend Oreille River
• As to how many there are, there are many, many reservoirs all along the Snake River, the Payette River
• , the Kootenai River.
• Joe Rivers. And it's really an important site.
• And this has access to the Salmon River.

Committee: Senate Resources and Environment

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• Do you, what are your thoughts on wind and solar?
• And I won't go over what my concerns are as far as wind and solar.
• And I absolutely agree with you that the process As far as wind and solar.
• As they say, 'Tis an ill wind that blows nobody some good, right?
• As they say, 'Tis an ill wind that blows nobody some good, right?

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

Summary: The Special Committee on Rural Issues heard House Bill 3375, sponsored by Rep. Koslow, a broad eminent domain reform measure aimed at protecting landowners, especially farmers and ranchers. The bill would create protections for beginning farmers and ranchers, require 15 days’ notice before surveyors enter property, extend the response period in eminent domain cases from 10 days to 60 days, bar eminent domain for wind and solar facilities, require land restoration and maintenance after construction, increase compensation to 125% of fair market value in certain cases, add tax-liability compensation, change treatment of heritage and blight-related compensation, and allow attorney’s fees when a landowner wins a higher award than the condemning authority offered. Members raised concerns about the bill’s scope, its effect on energy development, and several drafting and implementation issues, including surveyor access, maintenance standards, and whether the bill could create conflicts with existing attorney-fee provisions. The sponsor said he was open to changes and noted that an HCS would address some drafting errors and feedback. Testimony in support came from the Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, a landowner/banker, and attorney Brent Hayden, who argued that landowners are often pressured into quick, low offers and should be treated as partners rather than obstacles. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency, due process, compensation, and restoration standards, and that it would not stop infrastructure development. Hayden described current eminent domain practice as giving landowners little leverage over route selection or restoration and said the bill would create needed discipline for condemning authorities. Several supporters also defended the wind-and-solar restriction as a response to the amount of land those projects can require and to concerns about using eminent domain for generation projects. Opposition came from the Missouri Energy Development Association, municipal utilities, and MoDOT. Opponents said they agreed some reforms may be reasonable but warned the bill, as written, could increase costs, delay projects, and create litigation risk that would ultimately be passed on to customers and taxpayers. MoDOT said the fiscal impact could be substantial, potentially doubling annual right-of-way spending. Utility representatives also cautioned that the bill could conflict with existing attorney-fee rules and should be aligned with compromise language from other legislation. The hearing ended without a vote or committee action, with the sponsor and witnesses indicating further negotiations and possible revisions were expected.

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• and for lower Vermilion River.
• The Teche River and lower Vermilion River.
• That's the Teche River, though. This is his baby. There are no further questions.
• And so the land closest to the bayou is actually higher than the land closest to a river.
• When solar works, when wind works, I want all that to happen. I do.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

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• That's what the Federal Reserve has said. It keeps folks from starting a small business.
• That's what the Federal Reserve has said. It keeps folks from starting a small business.
• That's what the Federal Reserve has said. It keeps folks from starting a small business.
• That's what the Federal Reserve has said. It keeps folks from starting a small business.
• Reserve has said. It keeps folks from starting a small business.

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• Reserved as president and was honored as Paul Harris fellow, and he served as president of the Grand
• Members, in 1978 Congress passed the Indian Child Welfare Act because Native American children were being
• License plates windshield and Cigna issued for a display on a wind vehicle, authorizing a fee and creating

Bills: SB5 , SJR3 , HB 11 , HJR72 , HB48 , HB27 , HB144 , HB37 , HB1481 , HB581 , HB1696 , HB2216 , HB 1035 , HB1633 , HB742 , HB754 , HB1689 , HB1690 , HB2669 , HB391 , HB517 , HB1775 , HB 1024 , HB1607 , HB252 , HB1716 , HB1562 , HB4116 , HB1866 , HB1741 , HB2103 , HB2637 , HB2884 , HB3707 , HB503 , HB 1089 , HB1757 , HB2986 , HB972 , SB365 , SB1786 , SB5 , SJR3 , HB14 , HB43 , HB36 , HB26 , HB149 , HB 121 , HB206 , HB136 , HB3114 , HB2733 , HB1732 , HB3700 , HB467 , HB 1130 , HB1846 , HB1442 , HB 1147 , HB2176 , HB2701 , HB805 , HB2890 , HB 1154 , HB1644 , HB2118 , HB1718 , HB2488 , HB2596 , HB2468 , HB484 , HB2578 , HB3204 , HB 1041 , HB307 , HB685 , HB538 , HB2525 , HB3125 , HB2027 , HB2894 , HB3077 , HB 106 , HB18 , HB 11 , HJR72 , HB48 , HB27 , HB144 , HB37 , HB1481 , HB581 , HB1696 , HB2216 , HB 1035 , HB1633 , HB742 , HB754 , HB1689 , HB1690 , HB2669 , HB391 , HB517 , HB1775 , HB 1024 , HB1607 , HB252 , HB1716 , HB1562 , HB4116 , HB1866 , HB1741 , HB2103 , HB2637 , HB2884 , HB3707 , HB503 , HB 1089 , HB1757 , HB2986 , HB972

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• And he said, “Well, I have questions about that Indian River Lagoon back home.
• And that's based on the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
• And that's based off of the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
• And that's based off of the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
• The Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and it also says other regulations, this bill or this language

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar. The chamber then took up several Senate bills on special order, with members offering questions and debate before final votes. The first major measure, CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, would reclassify certain offenses against law enforcement officers and add manslaughter of an officer to the life-sentence reclassification statute. Supporters said it honored Officer Rayner and clarified that resistance to officers with violence is unlawful; opponents argued it reduced judicial discretion and could sweep in unintended cases. The bill passed 100-8. The House next passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory framework and licensure standards for naturopathic physicians, defines scope limits, and establishes a board under the Department of Health. Supporters framed it as a consumer protection and medical freedom bill, while opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for unlicensed practice. It passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a unanimous 112-0 vote. Members then approved CS/CS/SB 1220, a broad transportation bill covering FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone and delivery devices, autonomous vehicle crimes, tolls, and other transportation issues; an amendment added provisions on Space Florida, golf carts, automated license plate recognition, and related matters while removing digital driver’s license repeal language. The bill passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. Finally, CS/CS/SB 1580 on aiding illegal gaming was introduced and discussed; it would strengthen penalties for illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, clarify reporting and enforcement, and preempt local regulation, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and online betting. The transcript then shifted into lengthy farewell remarks and recognitions, including tributes from members leaving the House and acknowledgments of guests in the galleries.

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• The saltwater, the bay, the rivers, the lakes, and the freshwater streams are all sacred to us.
• We were also deemed by Lieutenant Peter Puget at first contact as the friendly Indians.

Summary: The House convened for the opening day of the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, a prayer, and a tribal welcome from Squaxin Island Tribe member Chris Peters and other tribal leaders. Justice Mary Yu administered the oath of office to Representatives Hall, Obras, Thomas, Salahuddin, and Zahn. The Speaker also recognized the service of Justice Yu, the late Senator Bill Ramos, the late Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp, and Trooper Tara Marissa Gooding. The Speaker and Republican leader Stokesbary delivered opening remarks focused on the session’s priorities and challenges, including affordability, taxes, housing, public safety, and the impact of federal policy on Washington. The House adopted several organizational resolutions and motions. House Resolution 4665, notifying the Governor that the House was organized and ready to do business, passed. House Concurrent Resolution 4406, setting the Governor’s address to the Legislature, and House Concurrent Resolution 4407, returning bills and resolutions to the normal process for consideration, both passed. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407, establishing cutoff dates for the 2026 session, also passed. The House suspended rules to move various measures, referred introduced bills to committees, and approved House Resolution 4667 adopting the permanent House rules. The Speaker announced committee assignment changes, including new appointments for Representatives Engel, Hall, Parshley, and Zahn, and reminded members of pink slip deadlines. A House delegation then reported back from the Governor’s office, saying he welcomed the Legislature and was ready for the session. The House adjourned until the next day, with a pro forma session and the Governor’s State of the State address scheduled for the following morning.

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• The saltwater, the bay, the rivers, the lakes, and the freshwater streams are all sacred to us.
• We were also deemed by Lieutenant Peter Puget at first contact as the friendly Indians.

Summary: The House convened for the opening day of the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature, with 96 members present. The session included the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, a prayer, and a tribal welcome and blessing from Squaxin Island Tribe members, followed by the swearing-in of several representatives by retired Justice Mary Yu. The Speaker also recognized the deaths of Senator Bill Ramos, Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp, and Trooper Tara Marissa Gooding with a moment of silence. In opening remarks, the Speaker emphasized the impacts of federal actions on Washington, including tariffs, H.R. 1, health care costs, Medicaid and food assistance losses, climate and clean energy funding threats, immigration and civil rights concerns, and the need to protect food, health, shelter, and affordability. Representative Stokesbary responded for House Republicans, focusing on Washington’s high cost of living, opposing an income tax, and urging action on affordability, housing, and crime. Both sides framed the session as a difficult but important period for budget and policy decisions. The House adopted House Resolution 4665 to notify the governor that it was organized and ready for business, and adopted House Concurrent Resolutions 4406 and 4407 to receive the governor’s address and establish the session’s cutoff dates. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407, adopted permanent House rules, and approved several committee reassignments and appointments. A House delegation then reported back from a visit with Governor Ferguson, and the House adjourned until the next day, when it was scheduled to meet in pro forma session before the joint session for the governor’s State of the State address.

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• WE WORK WITH THE PALM BEACH SHERIFF'S OFFICE, INDIAN RIVER SHERIFFS, PASCO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND

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• He's from New Rochelle, New York, just down the river from us here.
• MADAM PRESIDENT, I DIDN'T REALIZE JUST HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE And I grabbed what's called an Indian
• GRASS FIRE, AND I CAN REMEMBER GOING BACK TO THE BACK OF OUR TRUCK AND I GRABBED WHAT'S CALLED AN INDIAN

Summary: The Senate convened with ceremonial opening proceedings, approved the prior journal, and then moved through a series of calendar actions, including discharging and substituting identical companion bills from committee and restoring several bills to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration. The chamber also took up a supplemental budget calendar and a controversial supplemental budget extender, with Senator O’Mara questioning the delay in final budget negotiations, the size of the extender, table targets, and unresolved policy issues such as auto insurance reforms, SEQRA, New York for All, and CLCPA changes. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were ongoing and that the extender was a clean measure to keep state government functioning. The budget extender bills were then passed, with Senator Weik voting in the negative on one of them. The Senate also adopted a resolution memorializing May 4, 2026, as 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Day, and hosted Major General Scott Naumann and other Fort Drum leaders and soldiers for remarks on the division’s deployments, readiness, economic impact, and requests for continued state support on items such as microreactors, health care, DMV services, dining facilities, airports, and mineral-related development. The Fort Drum resolution drew extensive bipartisan praise from Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Minority Leader Ortt, Senator Scarcella-Spanton, Senator Ashby, Senator Walczyk, and others, who emphasized the division’s military history, its role as a major employer and economic driver in Northern New York, and the sacrifices of service members and their families. Several senators highlighted individual soldiers in attendance and their service records, while the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship and adopted. The Senate also recognized a visiting child author, Thomas Ortiz, who was introduced for publishing a book encouraging kindness and friendship. After the ceremonial segment, the Senate returned to regular business and passed a series of bills on the calendar, including measures affecting environmental conservation, executive law, public service, education, public authorities, real property tax, criminal procedure, election law, and civil rights. Some bills drew negative votes from a bloc of senators, particularly on the environmental, criminal procedure, election, and civil rights measures, but all listed bills were ultimately passed. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.

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• It also has, you know, the valley, a river.
• Senate Bill 273**, having been read twice by title, is ordered printed and referred to the Senate Indian
• The Indian Cultural and Rural Affairs Committee will have its first organizational meeting tomorrow at

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• I reserve.
• I reserve. >> Gentleman reserves. The gentleman from California is recognized. >> Mr.
• I reserve. >> Gentleman reserves. The gentleman from California is recognized. >> Mr.
• The gentleman reserve.<00:46:50.160><c> Gentleman</c><00:46:50.640><c> reserves.
• </c><00:46:51.680><c> The</c> reserve. Gentleman reserves. The reserve. Gentleman reserves.