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• administrative and technical support administrative and technical support for.<00:01:59.040>
• She said farmer experience is something they support, whether through on-farm experience, an agriculture
• In addition, we serve 105 families through our CSA program, which stands for community supported agriculture
• program has a lot of bipartisan support. program has a lot of bipartisan support.
• You know, in the MDA and the ag industry, there's a lot of support for traditional agriculture, and yet

Bills: HF3508, HF3548, HF3549

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, 1183, house

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• Agricultural Education Leadership Council.
• <00:02:45.519> uh 3475 relates to two agricultural uh 3475 relates to two agricultural uh
• the agricult agricultural utilization the agricult agricultural utilization research<00:02:51.040
• I'd ask for your support. appropriation. I'd ask for your support.
• I would appreciate your support. Thank you. >> Thank you.

Bills: HF3475, SF3832, HF3508, HF3917, HF3404, HF3593

Keywords: agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances

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• for agriculture. we would support<00:02:54.720> something<00:02:54.959> like<00:02:55.120
• <00:25:15.039> to and the on-farm advisory support to and the on-farm advisory support to
• testify in support of the bill. testify in support of the bill.
• side to support us. Thank you. side to support us. Thank you.
• >> I'd ask for your support. >> I'd ask for your support.

Bills: HF3474, HF3475, HF3508

Keywords: agriculture, funding, research, agricultural institute, state appropriations, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment, relief initiative, farm support, 1183, house

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• I just wanted to mention the measure that I support, the measure of the loan through the agriculture,
• I just wanted to mention the measure that I support, the measure of the loan through the agriculture,
• We absolutely support the reestablishment of the agricultural development and food security special fund
• So, we support the reestablishment and funding going back to agriculture from this tax.
• support agriculture, at least in part. about $50 million worth.

Bills: SB2309, SB2317, SB2318, SB2319, SB2321, SB2323, SB2332, SB2405, SB2485

Keywords: agricultural loans, financial support, Hawaii agriculture, food security, revolving fund, agriculture, insurance, small producers, state support, biosecurity, farm coverage, public-private partnerships, agricultural policy, agricultural statistics, data collection, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, economic analysis, market development, grant funding, climate resiliency

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture-related measures, beginning with SB 2309, which would require the agricultural loan division to sell portions of its loan portfolio and use the proceeds to expand the agriculture loan revolving fund. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the bill, along with several other organizations and individuals. A committee question focused on the risk of not finding a qualified buyer for the loan portfolio; DAB said a mandatory sale of the full amount could force a less favorable rate, while flexibility to sell different amounts could produce a more equitable return. The measure drew eight supporters and no opposition. The committee then took up SB 2317, which directs DAB to study insurance coverage for small producers and report back to the Legislature. DAB and multiple farm groups supported the bill. In response to a question about cost, DAB estimated about $250,000 would be needed, with the study likely covering crop, health, and liability insurance. The next measure, SB 2318, would establish an agriculture statistics program in statute. DAB said it strongly supported the bill and could ramp up quickly if positions were provided; the committee discussed whether a first report could be completed by year’s end if the bill became law midyear, and DAB said yes. SB 2319, which would fund and make permanent a full-time grant writer position at DAB, also drew strong support from DAB, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Ulupono Initiative, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, the local food coalition, and others, with testifiers emphasizing the position’s return on investment and success in bringing in federal funds. The committee also heard SB 2321, establishing a two-year pilot program to respond to the twoline spittlebug. DAB, ranching groups, and many others supported the bill, citing the pest’s spread and the need to act before it becomes unmanageable. A DAB pest control manager said he would need to research past response details and provide them later. Members emphasized the importance of early intervention. For SB 2323, which creates a farmland transition commission to study barriers to farmland access and recommend solutions, DAB offered comments and support for the intent, while farm groups generally supported the concept but raised concerns about the proposed age range and whether a separate commission was necessary. DAB said the Board of Agriculture likely would not have the capacity to perform the commission’s duties and estimated there would be costs to establish it, though no figure was available at the hearing. Finally, the committee heard SB 2332, which reestablishes the agriculture and food security special fund, creates a carbon emissions tax and dividend fund, gradually raises carbon-related tax rates, and provides a refundable carbon cashback credit. DAB supported the measure and deferred to Taxation on details; the Department of Taxation said it would stand on its comments, and the Attorney General’s office offered comments and recommendations. Carbon Cashback Hawaii and the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development supported the bill, arguing it would reduce emissions, protect lower-income households, and be relatively simple to administer.

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• protect Minnesota's agricultural sector from CWD.
• Actually, it really is an agricultural problem.
• And I'd ask for your support. Thanks, Chair Hanson.
• So I'd ask for your support to lay this over.
• I ask for your support.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• Without agricultural sector from CWD.
• grant program and one is agri support. grant program and one is agri support.
• I'd ask for your support. continue. I'd ask for your support.
• <00:59:19.920> laying of comments and yeah I I support laying of comments and yeah I I support
• Ask for your support.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• Crossroads I would ask for your support Crossroads I would ask for your support report<00:08:59.600
• members I strongly urge you to support members I strongly urge you to support this<00:24:53.880>
• that's why we are very much in support that's why we are very much in support of<00:30:45.279>
• <01:03:42.000> M today to support in support of the M today to support in support of the M
• <01:13:27.960> this long uh history in supporting this long uh history in supporting this

Bills: HF47, HF434, HF1503, HF1702

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF434, cervidae, deer, elk, moose, chronic wasting disease, CWD, wildlife importation, animal health, biosecurity, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA, USDA exhibitor, species survival plan

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• I'm the mayor of Fayte, Texas, and we do support this bill, but we also have a recommendation.
• So I am in support of the bill. I'm for it because today we're speaking of just notice.
• As you said, my name is Megan Serks, and I'm here to testify in support of this bill.
• Every one of our projects has a MU or another type of special district, and we are in support of this
• Um, in the Houston area, and we support good government, we support good collaboration, and this bill

Bills: HB23

Keywords: property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest, county property tax, nonprofit-owned property

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• used by a nonprofit organization in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more to promote agricultural
• , sport, youth and education support in the committee, specifically, we've passed this bill before.
• While I was talking to you earlier, I support notifying people of these meetings.

Bills: HB17, HB23

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• used by a non-profit organization in a county with a population of 3.3 million or more to promote agricultural
• sport, youth, and educational support in the committee.
• While I was talking to you earlier, I support notifying people of these meetings.

Bills: HB17, HB23

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• TARA supports SB 10 because it will draw more attention to tax rates.
• And anyway, we support the bill and ask for your support of it. I'm happy to answer any questions.
• Good to know Representative Perez's enthusiastic support of this bill.
• That way, communities can decide how they want to support public safety.
• I'm here representing the Lago Vista City Council in support of the bill.

Bills: HB17, HB23, SB 10

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• agriculture.
• We are an agricultural consulting company here in Texas, and I support the bill.
• that they need to support succeed.
• Regenerative agriculture ensures.
• of supporting this bill.

Bills: HB3032, HB3434, HB3574, HB5339, HB5646

Keywords: nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation

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• production and support expansion of agricultural crops that take longer to become productive.
• production and support expansion of agricultural crops that take longer to become productive.
• production and support expansion of agricultural crops that take longer to become productive.
• production and support expansion of agricultural crops that take longer to become productive.
• a diversity of farm and supporting a diversity of farm and agricultural<00:40:05.880> operations<

Bills: SB2319, SB2407, SB2489, SB2153, SB2321, SB2805, SB3010, SB2892, SB2595, SB2781

Keywords: agriculture, biosecurity, grant funding, food security, climate resiliency, agricultural development, Hawaii Island, property manager, agribusiness, state employment, invasive species, lease provisions, environment, food safety, farmers, local food systems, rural development, livestock, forage grasses, pest management

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• We support this bill.
• Agriculture and Bio Security. Agriculture and Bio Security.
• Agriculture and Security. Agriculture and Security.
• . support. support.
• written testimony in support. written testimony in support.

Bills: HB1602, HB2246, HB1707, HB2216, HB2594, HB2595, HB2155, HB2113, HB2207, HB1832, HB2015, HB2152, HB2548

Keywords: agriculture, grant specialist, financial support, farmers, Hawaii, federal grants, grant administration, revolving fund, department of agriculture and biosecurity, grant compliance, transportation, reimbursement, food security, local production, sustainability, agricultural loans, financing, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii agriculture, loan portfolio

Bills: HB 44, HB 2200, HB 1612, HB 2747, HB 2038, HB 3717, HB 1431, HB 3800, HB 3801, HB 3560, HB 3246

Keywords: cremation, natural organic reduction, health and safety, environmental concerns, funeral services, medical licensing, physician graduates, healthcare access, occupational licensing, foreign medical graduates, cell-cultured protein, food safety, human consumption, agriculture, food labeling, healthcare workforce, advisory board, Texas Workforce Commission, resource guide, education collaboration

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• Army garrison, they postured themselves to support the state.
• Army garrison, they postured themselves to support the state.
• Army garrison, they postured themselves to support the state.
• We asked for support search and rescue.
• <01:30:19.960> that DFM has been there um supporting that DFM has been there um supporting

Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• Representative Garcia: In support. Please proceed. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• So, for those reasons, in support, and also permission to insert written comments. So ordered.
• <00:18:52.600> Please Representative Garcia In support.
• Please Representative Garcia In support.
• Um I'm<00:18:54.720> in<00:18:54.800> support<00:18:55.280> of<00:18:55.400>

Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• The providers are supportive of this, which they have been.
• Please, please support this bill. Pass it today. It has been met with unanimous support.
• support social interaction and a sense of belonging.
• So I appreciate your support and look forward to where we go next.
• So I appreciate your support in look forward to where we go next.

Bills: HF1355, HF78, HF1846, HF1225

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF78, Minnesota veterans, veteran retreats, Camp Bliss, Walker, Independent Lifestyles Inc., Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs grant, general fund appropriation, family members, spouse, domestic partner, children, therapy, transportation

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• . >> Snacks are always a good idea if you want the chair's full support.
• 02.000> a<00:03:02.239> new in support of creating a new in support of creating a new preventative
• Department of Agriculture did not offer the DMC program in either fiscal year 24 or 25.
• It is a tough business, but uh I would encourage its support.
• Representative Nelson. able to help support uh the few new able to help support uh the few new dairy<

Bills: HF3298, SF3832, HF3528, HF3516, HF3972, HF4118

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, dentistry, licensure, registration

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• Members, thank you for your support of this bill.
• So, with that, I hope you'll support as much today. Thank you. That concludes debate.
• I don't think there'll be anybody in here that would not support that.
• Senator, it's administered by the Department of Agriculture.
• I think supporting families and dads is important. As you know, you're a dad of six.

Bills: SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights