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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/13/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and the Assyrians and other Christian minorities living in the Ottoman Empire, living in modern-day Turkey
- AND THE ASSYRIANS AND OTHER CHRISTIAN MINORITIES LIVING IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE, LIVING IN MODERN-DAY TURKEY
- EXECUTION OF THIS WHOLE DEVILISH SCHEME TO ANNIHILATE THE ARMENIAN GEEK AND SYRIAN CHRISTIANS OF TURKEY
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine business, approved the prior journal, and received several motions to discharge identical Assembly bills from committee and substitute corresponding Senate bills. Members also offered brief recognitions for visitors, including Yemeni American community advocates and Cheri Davis, who was honored for her Alzheimer’s advocacy and support work. The chamber then took up several previously adopted resolutions, including Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, Period Poverty Awareness Week, and Nurses Week, with senators speaking in support of each measure’s purpose and importance.
The body then moved through a long calendar of bills, passing a wide range of measures on education, public health, correction law, environmental conservation, municipal law, agriculture, and consumer protection. Notable floor discussion included Senator Ramos explaining her support for a bill requiring salons and similar businesses to display multilingual domestic violence resource information, and Senator Gianaris and Senator Borrello debating a bill to prohibit electronic shelf labeling in stores over concerns about surveillance, dynamic pricing, and impacts on brick-and-mortar retailers. Senator May and Senator Skoufis also spoke on an environmental conservation bill concerning American eel management, with May supporting the species protections and Skoufis objecting to the bill’s structure.
Most bills were adopted by wide margins, though several drew recorded negative votes. The Senate passed the domestic violence information bill, the electronic shelf-labeling bill, and multiple other measures, including bills on eviction notice procedures, surrogate court procedure, and environmental conservation. After completing the calendar, the Senate reported no further business and adjourned until the next day at 11:00 a.m.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Conservation and Natural Resources Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Conservation and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- For instance, 45% or—I'm sorry—12% on the spring turkey hunting permit, 12% on the archery permit, 20%
- Sorry, 12% on the spring turkey hunting permit, 12% on the archery permit, 20%, and 15%—so 15% of veterans
- are not required to purchase various permits to hunt or fish, with the exception of tags for deer, turkey
Committee:
House Conservation and Natural Resources
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Quero is the turkey capital of the world. and hosts fantastic annual events like Turkey Fest and the
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/14/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- 04:08:53.120><c> nice</c><04:08:53.439><c> wildlife,</c><04:08:54.319><c> uh,</c><04:08:54.560><c> wild
- </c> see any really nice wildlife, uh, wild see any really nice wildlife, uh, wild flowers,<04:08:55.600
- valuable species, and trying to grow red oak is very difficult because turkeys will vacuum up all the
- to New Hampshire in introduced turkeys to New Hampshire in the<04:37:59.840><c> 1970s</c> the 1970s
- will vacuum up all the because turkeys will vacuum up all the acorns<04:38:14.000><c> and</c><04:38:
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
OK
Oklahoma 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee Oct 28th, 2025
A&B Finance Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you know, right now, and then for special occasions—for example, getting ready to buy some turkeys
- outside so you know right now and then for special occa sion s for example getting ready to buy some turkeys
- for us so savings on that alone you know the the sales tax savings On that might allow us to give turkeys
- seasons that police officers could actually see someone in need and actually stop them and give them turkeys
Committee:
House A&B Finance Subcommittee
Summary:
The committee heard an interim study on expanding or simplifying sales tax exemptions for Oklahoma nonprofits. Representatives Stark and Schreiber said the issue has been filed repeatedly over several sessions and framed it as a bipartisan effort to keep more charitable dollars in service of communities rather than paying sales tax. Schreiber also suggested broader tax reform or an omnibus approach rather than continuing to add individual exemptions.
Marnie Taylor of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits gave an overview of the sector, describing nonprofits as a major part of the state economy and safety net, and argued that many organizations are highly regulated, under-resourced, and facing declining donations and funding. She said the current patchwork of exemptions is uneven and that a blanket or broader exemption would help organizations serving public needs. Committee members asked for sources behind some of the poverty, education, and health rankings cited in her presentation.
Several nonprofit leaders testified about how sales tax affects their operations. RG Foods described the cost of opening neighborhood grocery markets in food deserts and said sales tax on a Tulsa project would divert about $85,000 from programming. Jubilee Partners, Skyline Urban Outreach, the Pencil Box, the Tulsa Police Foundation, Blue Rose Ranch, and Legacy Parenting Center each explained how exemption status or the lack of it affects food assistance, school supplies, public safety equipment, animal rescue, and diapers and family support. Members asked follow-up questions about food desert definitions, budgets, and how much sales tax savings would change operations. No vote was taken in the excerpt, but the study concluded with closing remarks emphasizing that the exemption would keep more money in direct services and support the nonprofit sector statewide.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 10/30/25
Transcript Highlights:
- But um in general to say about turkeys.
- We're highly affected by that again because we're the number one turkey-producing state.
- We're highly affected by that again because we're the number one turkey-producing state.
- </c><01:15:01.679><c> Um</c> number one uh turkey producing state.
- Um number one uh turkey producing state.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Jan 29th, 2026 at 02:04 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Turkey stuff. Move to pass.
- So I just, it's wild that we're in this moment to have to do this as a state.
Committee:
House House Consumer & Public Affairs
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Armed Forces Feb 24th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Veterans and Armed Forces
Transcript Highlights:
- Then he came back for a turkey hunt the next year.
- We have a turkey hunt in the spring, which is coming up.
- Currently, we have a turkey hunt in the spring, which is coming up April 18th.
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Bobbie has been down here; she's living over at my crazy neighbor's area, and she has a guard turkey
- Turkey, there you go, important detail. Anyway, thank you all. Thank you, Mr. President.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture (7-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- If I'm a bit of a turkey farmer background and look at all of the, what we pull out of that turkey when
- c> a</c><00:17:29.360><c> bit</c><00:17:29.440><c> of</c><00:17:29.520><c> a</c><00:17:29.679><c> turkey
- </c><00:17:30.000><c> farmer</c> um I'm I'm a bit of a turkey farmer um I'm I'm a bit of a turkey farmer
- pull</c><00:17:33.760><c> out</c><00:17:33.919><c> of</c><00:17:34.000><c> that</c><00:17:34.160><c> turkey
- </c><00:17:34.480><c> when</c> what we pull out of that turkey when what we pull out of that turkey when
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum, approved the June 5, 2025 minutes, and heard a presentation from Don Pemberton and David Buchanan of AgriKim/AgriCam on the Eddyville Riverport fertilizer terminal. They explained that the company supplies fertilizer, crop protection, and seed across western Kentucky, with the Eddyville port serving as a key source for about 100,000 tons of fertilizer annually and supporting roughly 20 counties and 19 wholesale customers. They said the existing facility is aging and vulnerable to river humidity and corrosion, and they proposed reconstructing the fertilizer bins into a fully enclosed, more durable facility with an estimated cost of about $1.76 million, far less than rebuilding from scratch.
The presenters argued the project is important to keep fertilizer moving quickly during a short application season, to manage global supply disruptions and tariffs, and to avoid higher freight costs if product had to come through other ports. They also emphasized environmental benefits from a contained facility that would reduce runoff into nearby waters. Committee members asked about supply sources, demand trends, ownership, lease terms, and whether the building’s capacity would change. The witnesses said demand is increasing, much of the product still comes from overseas or other domestic ports, and the building would be owned by the company while the Riverport Authority owns the ground.
Several members expressed support for the port’s importance to western Kentucky agriculture and noted the need for timely fertilizer storage and delivery. One member, however, said he was not in favor of using public money to subsidize a private, for-profit business and urged the company to negotiate a longer lease with the Riverport Authority before making such a capital investment. The discussion ended without a vote or formal action on the project, though members indicated the issue may be revisited and that the Riverport Authority will later present additional needs to the transportation committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/24/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- become the model, and it's this kind of investment and it's farmers making these innovations like turkey
- farmers making these innovations<00:29:13.679><c> like</c><00:29:13.840><c> like</c><00:29:14.240><c> turkey
- </c><00:29:14.640><c> lasers</c><00:29:15.120><c> for</c> innovations like like turkey lasers for innovations
- like like turkey lasers for instance<00:29:15.600><c> which</c><00:29:15.840><c> you've</c><00:29:16.159
- If I could run down a few of them: Number one, Minnesota is number one in sugar beets, turkeys raised
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (2-26-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't believe the same way about hunting, because deer move, turkeys move.
- We wouldn't have any deer or turkey in this state if it wasn't for the Kentucky Department of Fish and
- wouldn't<00:17:54.520><c> have</c><00:17:54.640><c> any</c><00:17:54.799><c> deer</c><00:17:55.120><c> turkey
- </c><00:17:55.400><c> in</c><00:17:55.480><c> this</c> wouldn't have any deer turkey in this wouldn't
- have any deer turkey in this state<00:17:55.880><c> if</c><00:17:56.000><c> it</c><00:17:56.080><c>
Summary:
The Natural Resources Committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then took up Senate Bill 245, which would give the legislature more authority to review appointments to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission and clarify language about commissioners serving before confirmation. The sponsor said the bill was meant to allow a deeper background review and prevent unconfirmed appointees from voting on budget matters. The bill was adopted with a sub and title amendment, and Senator Boswell explained his yes vote as a way to ensure timely and proper confirmation votes in the future.
The committee then discussed Senate Bill 112, concerning fishing on privately owned lakes and ponds. Senator Boswell argued that landowners should be able to fish on their own property without a license and should control fish harvest on private waters, while still requiring permission for others to fish. Commissioner Rich Storm opposed the proposal, saying landowners already may fish on their property, warning that the bill could reduce fishing-license revenue and federal grant support, and noting the department’s work stocking fish, maintaining access, and funding conservation programs. Senator Webb said he was exploring possible compromise language, and other members raised concerns about pay lakes, youth access, and potential abuse of exemptions. Boswell ultimately withdrew the bill voluntarily, and the committee agreed not to vote on it that day.
Finally, the committee heard a discussion-only presentation on Senate Bill 8, focused on long-term energy policy and the role of the Public Service Commission. The sponsor said Kentucky needs a broader energy strategy to address growing demand from new industries such as large data centers, grid capacity limits, and the need for expertise and possibly different pay scales to recruit qualified staff. Members responded positively to the discussion, noting the importance of the PSC and the need for continued work on the issue, but no vote was taken.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- But if, for example, Turkey Creek goes from six officers to three, they're not penalized.
- a bad situation until I started to learn of what was happening to little cities, like the town of Turkey
- Creek, where they lost three officers... ...like the town of Turkey Creek where they lost three officers
Committee:
House Retirement
Summary:
The Retirement Committee heard several retirement-related bills and deferred two measures at the start: HB 26 and HB 993 were voluntarily deferred by the author. HB 31, by Rep. Eccles, would allow certain small municipalities to terminate participation in the municipal police employees’ retirement system and create a lower-cost “Plan C” option for small towns like Stirlington. After discussion about population and officer-count limits, the committee adopted amendments, heard concerns from the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System about remaining issues, and reported HB 31 as amended favorably.
The committee also advanced HB 1134, which creates a backdrop-style retirement option for judges whose positions are abolished, and HB 24, which would allow retired teachers to return to work as one-year contract teachers without the current retirement contribution structure. TRSL testified that return-to-work policy is complex and that a broader Senate study-group proposal is also moving, but the committee reported HB 1134 and HB 24 favorably. HB 21, a technical correction to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System law, was amended to remove a sunset problem that would be fixed in another bill and was reported favorably as amended.
Later, the committee reported HB 1017 favorably, which limits former spouses’ claims to post-divorce earnable compensation in the Firefighters’ Retirement System, with testimony that the bill would reduce litigation over promotions and raises after divorce. HB 43, which would let certain LASERS members retire after 35 years of service at any age, drew testimony from LASERS about its cost and workforce effects but received no motion and was voluntarily deferred. HB 30 was also voluntarily deferred because its substance would be moved into another bill.
The committee then took up two major municipal police bills. HB 45, after extensive negotiations among the author, the Louisiana Municipal Association, EMPERS, and the City of New Orleans, was substantially rewritten by amendment to address retention pay, out-of-state service credit purchases, survivor benefits for certain officers killed in the line of duty, COLA funding, and a reduction in the non-hazardous accrual rate. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 45 as amended favorably. HB 49, a related bill on municipal police and firefighter retirement issues, was also replaced by a substitute that changed opt-out procedures, revised partial dissolution rules, and preserved full dissolution liability; after testimony that the changes would save New Orleans and other cities significant money, the committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 49 as substituted favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- But if, for example, Turkey Creek goes from six officers to three, they're not penalized.
- a bad situation until I started to learn of what was happening to little cities, like the town of Turkey
- Creek, where they lost three officers, ...like the town of Turkey Creek where they lost three officers
Committee:
House Retirement
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Mar 11th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- I think currently, matter of fact, Monday, whenever being an avid turkey hunter, tungsten is a very key
- ingredient in the shells that are used for turkey hunting. ...a very key ingredient in the shells that
- are used for turkey hunting, and tungsten has gone through the roof.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee met with quorum and first took up several bills in executive session. It adopted a House committee substitute for House Bill 2080 and then voted the substitute do pass on a 6-2 roll call. The committee also voted House Bill 1745 do pass by 6-2 and House Bill 3230 do pass unanimously, 8-0. HB 2080 was described as a proposal related to state investment in cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, other crypto and stablecoins, with a trigger tied to constitutional changes and language allowing staking of assets.
In public hearing, House Bill 3490, sponsored by Rep. Mike Jones, would modify Missouri’s Local Historic Preservation Act so that in certain large cities, property owned by public or private colleges and universities could not be designated as historic landmarks by local commissions. Supporters argued the bill would protect property rights and allow universities to develop campus property, while opponents and some members said it appeared aimed at a specific Kansas City dispute and could be overbroad or an overreach into local historic preservation. No one testified in formal support or opposition, and the hearing closed without action.
The committee then heard House Bill 3316, a Department of Revenue cleanup bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight. The department said it would simplify vehicle registration and titling, including flat registration fees instead of horsepower-based fees, changes to alternative fuel decals, disabled placards, Real ID document retention, out-of-state vehicle tax collection, legal-name titling, higher late-registration penalties, and ending even-odd year registration. Members asked about water-damaged titles, dealer plate thresholds, emissions inspections, and temporary tags; the department and sponsor said they were open to amendments on some points. Copart testified in informational support, asking that resale exemptions remain intact. The committee then heard House Bill 3027, also by Rep. Knight, which would create tax incentives for companies producing critical minerals, materials, and certain pharmaceuticals in Missouri. The sponsor and supporters said the bill was aimed at reducing dependence on foreign supply chains and encouraging mining and processing in-state; a chemical manufacturer suggested tightening the bill by making credits nontransferable and tying them to actual production and profitability, and the Missouri Chamber supported the concept. After the hearings, the committee adjourned.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Turkey egg and cheese. Oh, um. Say again? You say something about cheese, mm-hmm.
- Turkey egg and cheese. He wants some bacon and egg and cheese. To make an egg and cheese. Cheese?
Committee:
Senate Health
Summary:
The Health Committee met to consider a series of bills, many of them repeat proposals from prior sessions. Early measures included S.11 on disclosure for non-invasive prenatal screening, S.92 allowing redaction of certain physician names from birth certificates, S.135 creating practical support grants for abortion care, S.428A requiring chain restaurants to label high-sodium menu items, S.555 prohibiting visual images of people undergoing medical treatment without consent, and S.1614A establishing presumptive Medicaid eligibility for people leaving incarceration. The committee also advanced S.1438A to create an abortion clinical training program, S.1468 on access to medical records and limiting copy charges to actual cost, S.1619 expanding pharmacists’ authority to order and administer certain tests, and S.1714 banning the use of “excited delirium” as a diagnosis or cause of death.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on S.1633A, which would add protections for sensitive health information and allow patients to restrict disclosure of specified categories of data. One senator argued the bill could hinder care by limiting access to complete records, especially in emergencies, while supporters said the measure was needed to protect patients and providers from legal action by other states or the federal government, particularly in reproductive health cases. Staff clarified that the bill would allow segregation of specific sensitive data rather than locking an entire record. The committee also discussed S.1913, a 340B prescription drug anti-discrimination bill; supporters said it would protect safety-net providers and federally qualified health centers from pharmaceutical company practices, while one senator raised concerns about broad state intervention in a federal program.
Additional bills advanced included S.5981 establishing a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health program, S.6178 directing a sickle cell disparity study, S.7457 permitting cremation or natural organic reduction for certain unclaimed decedents, S.7541 moving up reporting timelines for licensed home care services agencies, and S.8257A directing an alternative payment methodology for federally qualified health centers to support fertility care. Most bills were moved by committee vote, generally with some opposition or without recommendation, and were referred to first reading, rules, or finance as appropriate.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 24th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's this kind of investment, and it's farmers making these innovations, like turkey lasers, for instance
- If I could run down a few of them: number one in sugar beets, turkeys, and green peas; number two in
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Impact of ICE Activity on Agriculture and Rural Communities - 01/14/26
Transcript Highlights:
- We've seen working around in the Pelican Rapids area where there's a large turkey processing plant that
- c> Pelican Rapids area where there's a Pelican Rapids area where there's a large<00:03:55.760><c> turkey
- processing</c><00:03:56.879><c> plant</c><00:03:57.280><c> that</c><00:03:57.519><c> ICE</c> large turkey
- processing plant that ICE large turkey processing plant that ICE has<00:03:58.000><c> been</c><00:03
Summary:
State legislators and farm leaders held an impromptu discussion focused on the impact of federal immigration enforcement activity, especially ICE presence in Minnesota, on agriculture and rural communities. Speakers argued that agriculture is central to the state’s economy and said fear of raids is causing legal immigrant and guest workers, including H-2A workers, to stay home, disrupting farms, food processors, restaurants, grocery stores, and other parts of the food supply chain. They also linked the issue to broader federal uncertainty, including USDA funding freezes and cuts, and said the lack of transparency from federal agencies is making it difficult for state officials and producers to plan.
Senator Rob Kupec and Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish said ICE activity in both the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota is creating fear, trauma, and labor shortages, with reports of workers avoiding work, lunch trips, medical appointments, and school. Wertish said the organization supports comprehensive immigration reform and called for an end to the ICE surge, while also emphasizing the need to respect local law enforcement and the rule of law. Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Andrea Vaubel said immigrants are a critical part of Minnesota’s food and agriculture workforce, warned that labor shortages could raise production costs and food prices, and said the state would not have its current food supply without immigrant workers.
In response to questions, speakers said they had anecdotal reports from rural areas such as Pelican Rapids, Willmar, and Detroit Lakes, but that the situation is changing quickly and many incidents may not yet be public. They said the lack of coordination with local law enforcement and the use of masks contribute to fear and confusion. Legislators said they have no direct jurisdiction over ICE operations but see their role as documenting what is happening, communicating with constituents, and avoiding state actions that would worsen the problem. They also said the issue is not purely partisan and may be mobilizing concern across political lines, especially among farmers worried about labor availability for planting and other seasonal work.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/14/2025)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- > on who gets the biggest buck or the on who gets the biggest buck or the biggest biggest biggest turkey
- ><c> there's</c><00:02:46.200><c> you</c><00:02:46.319><c> know</c><00:02:46.800><c> hundreds</c> turkey
- um and there's you know hundreds turkey um and there's you know hundreds of<00:02:47.440><c> those</
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/18/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And keep in mind, Minnesota, we have a just in time delivery system and our hogs and our turkeys.
- And keep in mind, Minnesota, we have a just in time delivery system and our hogs and our turkeys.
- And keep in mind, Minnesota, we have a just in time delivery system and our hogs and our turkeys.
- And keep in mind, Minnesota, we have a just in time delivery system and our hogs and our turkeys.
- And keep in mind, Minnesota, we have a just in time delivery system and our hogs and our turkeys.