Video & Transcript Research : 'Prior Lake'
Page 1 of 500
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Prior Lake.
- I have the privilege to represent Prior Lake, Jordan, and a portion of Shakopee.
- Uh, and thank you for allowing me to present House File 3515 to help the city of Prior Lake complete
- <00:57:30.640>
Lake, <00:57:31.440>and <00:57:31.560>I Prior Lake, and I Prior Lake - enters the receiving waters of Lake enters the receiving waters of Lake Superior<01:07:11.800>
Keywords:
water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, bond issuance, Becker, sewer improvements, sanitation, Hibbing, state bonds, infrastructure funding, capital investment, safety improvements, mobility, U.S. Highway 12, bonds, transportation funding, trails, Prior Lake, bond funding, recreational improvements
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State and Local Government Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will read the short title: Relating to the Board of Directors of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority
- It's the bottom of a lake. I see it in Valley City. I don't see it in Fargo.
- It's the bottom of a lake. But it's a valley.
- House Bill 1162 seeks to place the mayor of West Fargo on the Lake Agassiz Water Authority, LAWA, Board
- HB 1162 calls for the mayor of West Fargo to become a member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority Board
Bills:
HB1162
Keywords:
Lake Agassiz, water authority, board of directors, state highways, water management, 908, all
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1162, which would add the West Fargo mayor as a voting member of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority board. The sponsor and Fargo’s mayor argued West Fargo has grown into a major regional water stakeholder and should have a formal vote, while members questioned the board structure and why the change was not framed more specifically. The bill was supported in testimony, closed without opposition, and received a 6-0 do pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 1259 on annual legislative sessions and session structure. Members adopted an amendment that left the structure and logistics of sessions to legislative management rather than prescribing details in statute, after discussion about flexibility, committee workload, annual versus biennial sessions, and concerns about preserving debate and committee process. The amended bill received a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with some members voting no because they preferred a different committee recommendation or had concerns about the broader change.
House Bill 1254, which would allow any North Dakota resident to obtain a State Library card, drew supportive testimony from the bill sponsor and State Library staff. They said the change would align law with current practice and expand access to books, e-materials, and other resources statewide, including for military families and out-of-state state employees. The committee closed the hearing and approved the bill 6-0.
The committee also considered House Bill 1469, which narrows financial disclosure requirements so only business or trust interests directly related to the office sought or held must be disclosed. After brief discussion that the change would reduce unnecessary disclosure burdens, the committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a 6-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 1368, dealing with administrative rules and the standard for challenging them, was opposed by committee counsel as too broad and legally problematic; the committee rejected it on a 4-2 do not pass vote. Finally, House Bill 1219, which would reduce the required perpetual care fund set-aside for certain cemeteries from 20% to 10%, received supportive testimony from the sponsor, cemetery representatives, and local users, but also concern about long-term fund health. The committee ultimately recommended do pass on a 5-1 vote.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 03:09 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Keywords:
juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, medical injury, adverse outcome, health care provider, patient rights, confidentiality, settlement, legal counsel, HB124, New Americans Division, Workforce Solutions Department, immigrant workforce, refugee resettlement
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- This ill grass has become a leading problem with Guntersville Lake and the Tennessee River.
Keywords:
fishing, licensing, jubilee, Marine life, Alabama, regulations, HB212, aquatic plants, public waters, state waters, waterways, water management, aquatic vegetation, weed removal, vegetation control, lake management, river management, environmental regulation, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (12-17-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And we're here talking about prior authorization.
- prior authorization. prior authorization.
- prior authorization. prior authorization.
- 01.320>
probably Prior authorization, everyone's probably Prior authorization, everyone's probably - information about their prior information about their prior authorization.<00:51:10.200>
So,<
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:38
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:01:34
Proposed Legislation for the 2026 Session 00:10:14
Basic and Added Reparation (PIP) Benefits 00:10:41
Prior Authorization 00:46:15
Measures to Strengthen Kentucky’s Economic Infrastructure 00:59:46, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met in a special-called session of the Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance and first took up three Department of Insurance regulations tied to House Bill 256, the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program: 806 KAR 22:00, 22:10, and 22:20. Commissioner Sharon Clark said the program would provide $5 million in grants to help homeowners strengthen roofs, with regulations covering eligibility and operations, contractors and evaluators, and reinspections in cases of suspected fraud. A committee substitute to 806 KAR 22:10 was explained as a technical correction to conform to the statutory preference for in-state contractors and evaluators. Representative Hampton moved and Representative Rudy seconded approval of the substitute, and it was adopted by voice vote; the amended regulations were then reviewed. Clark also said the grant money would be distributed statewide rather than targeted to storm-prone areas.
The committee then heard an update from Commissioner Clark on mental health parity in response to questions from Representative Pollock. Clark said the department reviews insurer filings and conducts market conduct examinations, but does not have authority over provider reimbursement rates or to require providers to join insurer networks. She said complaints are investigated and, when needed, teams review claims and data on site to check compliance with parity requirements. No action was taken on that discussion.
After approving the November 4 meeting minutes, the committee heard testimony on a proposed PIP reform package from Representative Josh Bray, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, and State Farm. Supporters said the bill would apply the workers’ compensation fee schedule to most PIP medical claims, keep the $10,000 PIP limit in place while stretching benefits further, reduce balance billing, modernize benefit amounts, and address fraud and delayed billing. They noted hospitals would be exempt from the fee schedule, while hospital-based physical therapy would be included, and said the compromise reflected negotiations among stakeholders. Some members questioned whether exempting hospitals undercut the bill’s purpose and asked about possible rate effects; proponents said they had not done a rate analysis and that the bill could lead to more treatments within the existing PIP limit. No vote was taken on the PIP proposal during this meeting.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Massie from Stillwater and Forest Lake Schools, respectively.
- Massie from Forest Lake, if you can come up, and Mr. Funk, you'll be on deck. Mr.
- Yes, Steve Massie, Superintendent for Forest Lake Area Schools. Mr.
- I have the privilege to represent the school districts of Prior Lake, Jordan, AAP, and Southwest Metro
- c><00:32:28.440>
and <00:32:28.559>then Prior Lake Jordan uh AAP and then Prior Lake Jordan
Keywords:
education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Feb 12th, 2025
Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair: The Tennessee River Valley or Conille Lake Valley, we have an aquatic weed issue and have had
- are several places in the state, particularly in North Alabama, where some areas were flooded by a lake
- Now, on both sides of the lake, there's simply a dead-end road that goes to nowhere.
Keywords:
weight limits, trucking regulations, transportation, enforcement authority, portable scales, SB64, Alabama, state waters, public waters, aquatic plants, aquatic vegetation, lake management, waterway maintenance, environmental regulation, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, commercial contractors, vegetation removal, mowing aquatic plants, uprooting plants
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Lake Elmo is involved with a Lake Elmo.
- harm the lake, the White Bear Lake harm the lake, the White Bear Lake ecosystem.<00:14:22.880>
- than Lake Elmo is, but Lake Elmo is limited because of that five-mile number.
- than Lake Elmo is, but Lake Elmo is limited because of that five-mile number.
- than Lake Elmo is, but Lake Elmo is limited because of that five-mile number.
Keywords:
crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Requiring patients to give explicit informed consent prior to these educational exams protects future
- Requiring patients to give explicit informed consent prior to these educational exams protects future
- <00:40:55.599>
uh they're in for example Cross Lake uh they're in for example Cross Lake uh - related to Prior related to Prior authorizations<00:59:31.559>
the <00:59:31.680>modifications - progress on transparency for prior progress on transparency for prior authorizations<01:02:39.839
Keywords:
informed consent, sensitive examinations, healthcare, patient rights, anesthesia, hot water pools, rental properties, public health, safety regulations, Minnesota Statutes, health care access, hospital surcharge, fund allocation, medical assistance, health funding, health care, education, bonding capacity, financing, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Keywords:
natural resources, motorboat, boating safety, personal watercraft, PWC, watercraft operator permit, boater safety exam, off-road vehicle, ORV, ATV, snowmobile, state trail pass, cross-country ski pass, horse pass, state park permit, game and fish, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife permit, invasive species
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-03-27
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- District Representative Steve White from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
- You're going to have lake access year-round.
- The Leech Lake Reservation was established by the Treaty of 1855.
- In the metro area alone, there are roughly 211 lakes infested with AIS.
- An ounce of AIS prevention is worth a pound of lake treatment down the line.
Keywords:
HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- lake witty bagashes just 300 feet away. lake witty bagashes just 300 feet away.
- become the only public beach on Lake become the only public beach on Lake Winnieish<00:48:14.319
- continues to plague our beautiful lakes. continues to plague our beautiful lakes.
- <01:18:28.960>
Zebra 211 lakes infested with AIS. Zebra 211 lakes infested with AIS. - AIS can lead to a lakes and rivers.
Keywords:
HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Appropriations
Keywords:
adult residential facilities, care services, Medicaid, payment rates, elderly care, health services, North Dakota, prescription drugs, drug affordability, copay assistance, copayment accumulator, deductible accumulator, out-of-pocket maximum, health insurance, health benefit plan, self-insured health plan, self-funded plan, third-party payment, manufacturer assistance, patient assistance program
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and took up three bills. House Bill 1216, dealing with prescription drug expense co-pay accumulators in health plans, was presented by Rep. Karen Carl’s, who explained it would prevent insurers from refusing to count third-party assistance toward deductibles for patients using high-cost, non-generic drugs. An amendment was offered to clarify effective dates, including a delayed January 1, 2026 start for PERS coverage. PERS testified that the amendment would align with its calendar-year benefit structure and likely reduce the fiscal note. The amendment was adopted 16-0, and the bill was set aside for further discussion later.
House Bill 1199, creating a criminal justice data-sharing system and missing persons/missing Indigenous people task force, was introduced with a committee amendment changing the Attorney General reference to the Attorney General or designee. The committee noted the bill includes a $250,000 general fund appropriation for ongoing costs. The amendment passed 16-0, and the amended bill received a do pass recommendation by a 15-1 vote, with one no vote from Senator Magrum.
House Bill 1531, appropriating $75,000 for an irrigation expansion study by the Agriculture Commissioner, was supported as a way to update older economic-impact studies on irrigation and assess opportunities for expansion. Members discussed its relationship to broader study pauses and the history of irrigation development in the state, including Garrison Diversion and remaining authorized acres. The bill passed 16-0. The committee then discussed scheduling for the coming week, noting a heavy bill load and plans for daily morning meetings before adjourning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- , the growing threat to Minnesota's lakes, the growing threat to Minnesota's lakes, rivers,<00:02
- <00:04:14.879>
and lives in the land of 10,000 lakes and lives in the land of 10,000 lakes - the [clears throat] Lake Superior AGOT. the [clears throat] Lake Superior AGOT.
- Days in Moose Lake.
- Northshore and the Lake Superior AGOT. Northshore and the Lake Superior AGOT.
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (11-2-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePnZuGfvpQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:11
Approval of October Minutes 00:02:03
Introduction of Guests: 00:02:39
Centralized Tax Reporting & Distribution System for State & Local Transient Room Taxes November 1 Report 00:03:29
Motor Vehicle Rental/Ride Share Business & Associated Fees 00:23:09
University Capital Project Requests 00:40:00
Follow-up Information from Prior Meeting & Correspondence Received 01:26:31, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
SB64, Alabama, state waters, public waters, aquatic plants, aquatic vegetation, lake management, waterway maintenance, environmental regulation, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, commercial contractors, vegetation removal, mowing aquatic plants, uprooting plants, Class C misdemeanor, fine, water quality, invasive species, lakes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/23/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a very, very simple fix. with this uh is I have um Lake City is with this uh is I have um Lake City
- I am the administrator of the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District, and I'm here to speak in support
- Second, uh, the prohibition on HOAs is actually quite problematic for us in Detroit Lakes around lake
- Second, uh, the prohibition on HOAs is actually quite problematic for us in Detroit Lakes around lake
- Second, uh, the prohibition on HOAs is actually quite problematic for us in Detroit Lakes around lake
Keywords:
public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Prior to this, I was in federal programming with Social Security Disability. All righty.
- Heartland five years with Second Harvest Heartland Food<01:48:21.000>
Bank <01:48:21.639>prior - >
I <01:48:22.320>was <01:48:22.440>in <01:48:22.800>Federal Food Bank prior - to this I was in Federal Food Bank prior to this I was in Federal programming<01:48:24.000>
um
Keywords:
parent's bill of rights, parental rights, minor consent, minors, parents, guardians, education rights, school records, home schooling, charter school, private school, health care consent, medical privacy, patient records, exam room access, biometric data, DNA samples, blood samples, mental health, physical health
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 28th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- consider... ...whether drawn water is being used for non-essential purposes like maintaining ponds or lakes
- whether the proposed use of groundwater is wholly or partially intended to supply water to a pond or a lake
Keywords:
migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards, retaliation, worker complaint, language access, Spanish-language outreach, H-2A visa, temporary agricultural workers, unlicensed housing, rural housing
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Lake View Estates is basically becoming a thriving and welcoming neighborhood within Lake.
- uh Long Lake. uh Long Lake.
- /c> the city of Long Lake.
- Uh Long Lake is the city of Long Lake.
- Thank you, Chair mayor of Lawn Lake.
Bills:
HF604, HF1972, HF578, HF1951, HF629, HF864, HF874, HF1155, HF884, HF2365, HF643, HF234, HF2655, HF2637, HF2535, HF2530, HF2344, HF584, HF524
Keywords:
airport funding, bonds, transportation, capital investment, Karlstad, community center, Breckenridge, state bonds, economic development, HF578, Faribault, River Bend Nature Center, bonding bill, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR grant, nature center, visitor center, environmental education, multicultural center