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• OK, we have a, a quorum present, so we'll go ahead and begin now, uh, and the record will, will show
• Uh, the record will show that, uh, Chair Cook is present.
• the youth, and if you look at the data of the burglaries when it comes to vehicles, the statistics show
• if they fallen back into incompetency, I literally don't know which one of my clients is going to show
• Is it showing a negative there?

Bills: HB268, HB305, HB307

Keywords: gun show, firearm sales, criminal background check, firearm regulation, gun show promoter, election procedures, voter registration, residence requirements, change of address, voter eligibility, youth camp, flood safety, life jackets, grant program, flotation devices

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• And if they are not showing proper lighting or any lighting, this creates an enormous hazard for navigation
• then, it included specific restrictions that stated that the transferred land can only be used for livestock
• shows. fairs and rodeos.
• The City of Mineral Wells then deeded the property to the Palo Pinto Livestock Association, which has
• In recent years, residents of Palo Pinto County and members of the Palo Pinto Livestock Association have

Bills: HB4538, HCR89, HCR142, SCR1, SB2139

Keywords: vessel registration, derelict vessels, waterways, removal fee, Parks and Wildlife Department, General Land Office, HCR 89, official state gun, cannon, Texas state symbol, Texas Revolution, Battle of Gonzales, Come and Take It, Alamo, San Jacinto, Twin Sisters, Angelina Eberly, Texas history, historical preservation, heritage tourism

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• And the record will show that Ms. Rodriguez-Ramos is present. Thank you.
• The record... will show that Chair Cook is present.
• the youth, and if you look at the data of the burglaries when it comes to vehicles, the statistics show
• say if they fall back into incompetency, I literally don't know which one of my classes is going to show
• They show up with their little lawyers, and they're like, it's going to end.

Bills: HB268, HB305, HB307, HB380, HB548, HB727, HB268, HB305, HB307

Keywords: false reporting, emergency response, criminal penalties, restitution, public safety, penalties, emergency services, public institutions, false reports, criminal penalty, pretrial hearings, criminal competency, legal process, court timelines, restoration of competency, fines, community service, credit, criminal justice, defendants

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• And then before I go through the tracking document, that's where I'll show you how we get to that 66.6
• how</c><00:01:58.560><c> we</c><00:01:58.799><c> get</c><00:01:58.880><c> to</c> that's where I'll show
• you how we get to that's where I'll show you how we get to that<00:01:59.360><c> 66.6</c><00:02:00.439
• It's unfortunate, but our livestock and crop producers up there are already waiting for dollars right
• and uh crop but our our uh our livestock and uh crop producers<00:12:52.480><c> up</c><00:12:52.639>

Bills: HF601

Keywords: agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, 1183, house

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• And then before I go through the tracking document, that's where I'll show you how we get to that $66.6
• truck tracking document, that's<00:01:20.320><c> where</c><00:01:20.479><c> I'll</c><00:01:20.640><c> show
• how</c><00:01:21.040><c> we</c><00:01:21.200><c> get</c><00:01:21.360><c> to</c> that's where I'll show
• you how we get to that's where I'll show you how we get to that<00:01:21.759><c> $66.6</c><00:01:22.920

Bills: HF601

Keywords: agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, 1183, house

Bills: HCR31

Keywords: rangelands, pastoralists, Hawaii, livestock, environment, sustainability, ecosystem services, Paniolo traditions, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts and Housing first heard HCR 85, which urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer parcels in the East Oahu area. DLNR, OPSD, HHFDC, and HCDA testified, and the chairs noted an intent to keep revenues from the lands with DLNR while agencies collaborate until parcels are ready for substantive transfer. Both committees then voted to pass the measure as is, with the recommendation adopted. The committees also heard HCR 101 and HCR 166. HCR 101 was recommended to pass unamended and was adopted by both the Hawaiian Affairs and Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committees. HCR 166, which asks DLNR to identify state lands in East Oahu suitable for planting native Hawaiian trees, received no opposition in testimony and was also recommended and adopted unamended by both committees. Later, the Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committee took up several resolutions. HCR 36, establishing a sister-state relationship with Okayama, Japan, drew support from DBED, which highlighted educational, agricultural, and airport-related opportunities, and the committee moved it forward. HCR 19, designating March as March for Water Month, was supported by the Board of Water Supply. HCR 162, creating an arts data mapping task force, received support from DBED and arts advocates, including the Hawaii Youth Symphony. HCR 61, urging investment in reforestation policies, workforce, and nursery capacity, drew broad support from DLNR and multiple community testifiers emphasizing climate resilience, native forests, and storm recovery. The committee also heard HCR 106 on designating Waikīkī as a world surfing reserve, with support from the University of Hawaii, and HCR 14 on a perpetual non-exclusive easement for existing drainage improvements at Waikīkī, which DLNR said had already been approved by the board and only needed legislative passage to execute. HCR 178, concerning a county set-aside for East Maui public trust water resources, drew testimony from the East Maui Water Authority and others supporting local control and public stewardship, while HCR 179, directing the Aamoku Advisory Committee to follow its rules and comply with Sunshine Law, drew testimony both in support and urging amendments to preserve Aamoku’s independent, semi-autonomous role. Because quorum was not available, decision-making on the later measures was deferred to the end of the 3 p.m. agenda.

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• Our research shows time and time again that training is the most critical component.
• Many Minnesota students are already showing how our system works.
• The data shows that limiting here.
• I know you guys gave statistics that show where we're stemming from. I believe you.
• </c><01:31:29.040><c> where</c> guys gave statistics that show where guys gave statistics that show where

Bills: HF3409, HF3487, HF3401

Keywords: immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education

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• Texans expect their elected officials to show up, debate and vote, not to walk out.
• If hardworking citizens of Texas are expected to show up to work to collect a paycheck, then we should

Bills: HB18

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• We show you registered as Lauren Pena on behalf of yourself in the Travis County Republican Party.

Bills: HB18

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• Texans expect their elected officials— ...to show up, debate, and vote, not to walk out.
• If hard-working citizens of Texas are expected to show up to work to collect a paycheck, then we should

Bills: HB18

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• We show you registered as Lauren Peña on behalf of yourself and the Travis County Republican Party.

Bills: HB18

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• What makes sense build a livestock barn.
• Like I say, our people are going shows.
• If we show up at the uh Lon Schiller.
• </c> number of local farms, livestock number of local farms, livestock producers<00:37:05.280><c> in<
• Um the losses are there's this cost to livestock producers there's this cost to livestock producers is

Bills: HF3580, HF3566

Keywords: agriculture, livestock, depredation, crop damage, wolf compensation, elk damage, state funding, agricultural protection, trespass, criminal penalties, farm equipment, agricultural land, 1183, house

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• Minnesota is supposed to screen early and identify students who show characteristics of dyslexia.
• </c> early and identify students who show early and identify students who show characteristics<00:05:
• I want to encourage our youth to continue to show up to be part of the solutions.
• </c> to thank every single person who showed to thank every single person who showed up<00:25:45.440>
• </c><00:26:18.480><c> up</c> members, um, for coming and showing up members, um, for coming and showing

Bills: HF60, HF3067, HF3730, HF3638, HF3401

Keywords: interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

Bills: HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty

Bills: HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, Oklahoma Tax Commission, agriculture, producer sales, private treaty

Summary: The committee first considered and unanimously approved the nomination of Keith Ventress to the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority and then to the Oklahoma Industrial Finance Authority. Members noted his banking background and asked a brief question about the reference to old congressional district boundaries in the nomination materials, but there was no substantive opposition and both nominations advanced to the Senate. House Bill 1590, by Senator Daniels, would create an Oklahoma education infrastructure linked deposit program to provide reduced-interest loans for charter schools and nonprofit private schools for capital and building needs. Supporters said it would use existing state linked-deposit structures already used for agriculture and affordable housing, while opponents raised concerns about using taxpayer-backed funds for private schools, the bill’s broad nonprofit language, and whether it could lead to more state oversight of private education. The bill passed 9-2. House Bill 1242, which would add survey day to the list of agricultural sales tax exemption items, was discussed briefly but received no motion for a do pass recommendation and remained in committee. House Bill 3818, by Senator Coleman, would create tax-advantaged insurance loss savings accounts for homes and vehicles; members expressed concern about missing definitions, contribution limits, and the potential for abuse, but agreed the concept had promise and the bill passed 9-2 after the enacting clause was stricken for further work. House Bill 4305, as amended, clarified how affordable housing properties are assessed for ad valorem tax purposes by excluding certain income-based subsidies from valuation; after questions about prior court cases and assessment practices, it passed 6-5.

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• , livestock, livestock, then<00:05:11.520><c> they</c><00:05:11.680><c> could</c><00:05:12.440><c> we
• Thank you, Chair. livestock, ownership of the buildings, livestock, ownership of the buildings, ownership
• </c><01:01:53.320><c> operations</c> The scale of life's livestock operations The scale of life's livestock
• Large-scale livestock<01:02:44.520><c> operations</c><01:02:45.120><c> requires</c> livestock operations
• As livestock is Second is risk.

Bills: HF4740, HF3940

Keywords: financial assurance, feedlot permits, manure storage, environmental compliance, agriculture regulation, abandoned infrastructure, pollution control, environmental impact, animal feedlot, livestock, regulations, Minnesota Rules, 1183, house

Bills: HB18

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the discussions surrounding HB18, which aims to prevent legislators from financially benefiting when they break quorum. Chairman Shaheen emphasized that this bill addresses the integrity of the Texas legislature and responds to constituent concerns about lawmakers being absent and raising funds simultaneously. Throughout the meeting, members discussed the implications of enforcing penalties for breaking quorum and the balance between legislative strategy and financial transparency. Various representatives expressed their views, with some supporting the bill for enhancing accountability, while others argued that it imposes unfair restrictions on a constitutional tactic historically used by minority factions.

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• It shows correct in lines 3.9 and 310.
• &gt;&gt; A<01:33:41.440><c> livestock</c><01:33:42.080><c> guardian</c><01:33:42.480><c> dog.
• </c> &gt;&gt; A livestock guardian dog. &gt;&gt; A livestock guardian dog.
• </c> to keep your cattle and livestock in. to keep your cattle and livestock in.
• </c><01:39:37.119><c> as</c> land, and good for the livestock as land, and good for the livestock as

Bills: HF3579, HF3549, HF3548, HF4388, HF3566

Keywords: eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control

Bills: SB 384, SB 503, SB 565, SB 616, SB 740

Keywords: hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework

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• The two provisions are a rabies proclamation and a sale of branded livestock provision, and evidently
• </c><00:02:33.959><c> provision</c><00:02:34.959><c> and</c> branded livestock provision and branded
• The excess nitrates show up in the water now.
• excess nitrates show up in the water now excess nitrates show up in the water now we<00:14:21.759><c>
• </c><01:02:07.359><c> on</c> and uh not every Farm has Livestock on and uh not every Farm has Livestock

Bills: HF363, HF2155, HF1524, HF821, HF1677, HF1292

Keywords: HF363, property tax credit, agricultural water quality credit, Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, clean water fund, class 2a, class 2b, certified acres, conservation incentive, water quality, agricultural property, county assessor, county auditor, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, property tax reimbursement, school district reimbursement, legacy finance, taxes committee, southeastern Minnesota