Video & Transcript Research : 'parks and recreation'
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WY
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- , community arts, and shared recreation access.
- I am the president of the Wyoming Recreation and Park Association.
- Wyoming Wreck and Park Associ. Wyoming Wreck and Park Associ.
- Some of the larger communities have municipal parks and recreation, but a lot of our smaller communities
- I hope you guys were able to read the report that was sent to you by the Wyoming Recreation and Park
Keywords:
property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval, ballot measure, general election, tax referendum, special purpose tax, Wyoming taxation, W.S. 18-9-201
TX
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- At the same time, we very much care about our wildlife refuges, our parks, and areas to recreate in.
- , but they're going through Parks and Wildlife land.
- Parks and Wildlife could intervene; they can't anymore.
- Having Parks and Wildlife...
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Keywords:
construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This would allow state and local parks and recreation agencies or departments to promote recreational
- get active while enjoying the many parks and outdoor spaces that Texas has to offer.
- Public parks bear names like... Independence Park, Harmony Park, and Freedom Dog Park.
- of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
- I took it to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Director, and I said, hey.
Keywords:
SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial, coonhound trial, dog trial, squirrel hunting, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals, hunting license exemption, wildlife management, public land permit, private land hunting, game fish and water safety account, permit fee, commission rules, Parks and Wildlife Department, Unplug Texas Day, digital detox
WY
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- My name is Amber Anderson, and I serve as president of the Wyoming Recreation and Park Association.
- On behalf of recreation and park professionals across Wyoming, I respectfully urge you to carefully consider
- , community centers, recreation facilities, swimming pools, parks and playgrounds, community celebrations
- Recreation facilities and programs are gathering places.
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Keywords:
veterans, property tax exemption, disabled, service-connected disability, Wyoming, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, property tax, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 15 April, 2026; 1:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Heavenly Father, we come before you today with humility and gratitude and today with humility and gratitude
- Messages and petitions, Mr. Clerk. Messages and petitions, Mr. Clerk. Mr.
- Parks. Parks. Parks. Pope, here. Pope, here. Pope, here. Rhodes. Rhodes. Rhodes. Seymour, here.
- Parks. Mumford. Norwood. Parks. Mumford. Norwood. Parks. Pope. Pope. Pope. Rhodes. Rhodes. Rhodes.
- And... And I asked him, I said, "You know, how much will this cost me?"
Keywords:
economic development, industrial authority, Yazoo County, trustees, grants and loans, local government, taxation, tourism, parks and recreation, Ackerman, restaurant sales tax, local funding, suffrage, voting rights, restoration of rights, felony conviction, Mississippi legislation, restoration, criminal record, legislation
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- It will not exceed $75,000 but will make tourism and recreation exempt from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing
- Act, and the main goal here is that we have golf courses, lodges, and different entities and venues
- And a second. Will there be any further discussion or debate?
- Have a do pass and a second. Will there be any further discussion or debate.
- I once again appreciate you guys' hard work and your diligence and rushing down here to vote on bills
Keywords:
SB1365, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, procurement exemption, competitive bidding, state purchasing, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism department, merchandise for resale, gift shops, lodges, golf pro shops, state parks, restaurant contracting, retail outlets, public procurement, purchasing flexibility, Title 74, emergency clause, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants
TX
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- Chairman and members.
- It highlights the historical and economic significance of the Texas cattle industry and its role in..
- Public parks bear names like Freedom Dog Park, Independence Park, and Harmony Park, and every year residents
- Chairman and members. Very much. Thank you. Thank you. Let's go ahead and go on. We'll go.
- and flounder.
Keywords:
Pflugerville, Trail Capital, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, community connectivity, patriotism, town designation, community engagement, Trophy Club, Texas Town of Patriotism, Mineola, Sweets Capital, Texas, local economy, cultural identity, community events, Port Aransas, Mustang Island, Fishing Capital of Texas, Texas fishing
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and heard several Senate Concurrent Resolutions recognizing Texas places and traditions. SCR 46, by Senator Sparks, proposed renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak to honor Texas cattle production and the state’s beef industry. No public testimony was offered, and the committee voted 4 ayes and 1 present not voting to report it favorably to the full Senate.
The committee also heard SCR 18, by Senator Parker, designating Trophy Club as a symbol of Texas patriotism, SCR 4, by Senator Eckhardt, naming Pflugerville the Trail Capital of Texas, and SCR 43, by Senator Hinojosa, designating Port Aransas as the official fishing capital of Texas for 10 years. Each resolution received no public testimony, was reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous committee vote, and was placed on the local and uncontested calendar for April 24, 2025.
Afterward, the committee reviewed the April 24 local and uncontested calendar, noting several bills removed because of penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, with SB 1727 specifically raised by a member. The committee then certified the April 24, 2025 list by a 6-0 vote and recessed. SCR 31 was left pending.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, they will be hearing and voting on bills.
- It recognizes the state's economic vitality and the contributions of the ranchers, farmers, and chefs
- It highlights the historical and economic the significance of the Texas cattle industry and its role
- policy to protect the health and well-being of Texans.
- the Stars and Stripes.
Keywords:
Pflugerville, Trail Capital, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, community connectivity, patriotism, town designation, community engagement, Trophy Club, Texas Town of Patriotism, Mineola, Sweets Capital, Texas, local economy, cultural identity, community events, Port Aransas, Mustang Island, Fishing Capital of Texas, Texas fishing
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EIG DEFER Public Hearing 04-21-2026
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
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Any and pass this measure as is. Any and pass this measure as is. - Kohala, Ka'u and Puna. We would like to Kohala, Ka'u and Puna.
- County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation to install permanent pickleball nets and court
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Uh and consumer uh protection. Uh and consumer uh protection. - So, essentially, take out one person and add two senators into the resolution, and we also want to add—and
Keywords:
pedestrian safety, raised crosswalks, Honolulu, traffic infrastructure, school zone, HCR154, Hele-On, Hele-On Shared Ride Program, County of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Mass Transit Agency, shared ride, paratransit, accessible transportation, ADA, mobility devices, wheelchair accessible, kupuna, seniors, elderly
Summary:
The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs reconvened on April 21 and took up a series of House Concurrent Resolutions, with no public testimony. Members first approved HCR 43, urging raised crosswalks near Ala Wai Elementary at University Avenue, Malkiki Street, and Kamoku Street to improve student safety, and HCR 154, asking Hawaii County to expand the Heleon shared ride program islandwide, including rural and underserved areas. They also passed HCR 165, calling for permanent pickleball nets and court lighting at Kamilo Iki Community Park, and HCR 186, urging the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend health care authorization renewals for people affected by the Red Hill water contamination crisis.
The committee then approved HCR 200, which urges the Department of Defense to reassess prior CERCLA-related closure decisions in light of evolving PFAS science. Members said the measure was intended to help keep PFAS out of the water system. HCR 202, establishing a legislative task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, was amended before passage to expand the task force’s scope to include separation of generation from transmission and distribution, add Senate leadership representation, and include representatives from the Agricultural Development Corporation and the Farm Bureau. Several members supported the amended version with reservations, expressing concern about possible cost impacts from separating generation and distribution.
Finally, the committee passed HCR 206 HD1, which requests the Hawaii State Energy Office to convene a working group to study the impacts of large data centers on utilities, ratepayers, natural resources, and climate goals. All measures were adopted by the committee, with HCR 202 passing with amendments and the others passing unamended. The meeting then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- It simply directs existing animal-friendly tax revenue and a structured, accountable spay and neuter
- Go ahead and close the queue. We will report the bill to pass with 5 yeas and 4 nays.
- the country that affirmed over and over that this practice is not ok and it contaminates farm and ranch
- And so, OSU, you know, is a little academic and more of an academic institution.
- It is a heavy, heavy, heavy disc, and he Doubled or tripled disc, and he got it in.
Keywords:
education funding, concurrent enrollment, school aid, Oklahoma State Regents, permanent school funds, higher education, revolving fund, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, community development, infrastructure, economic development, local government, financing, pooled finance, Oklahoma Emission Reduction
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The state constitution dedicates the Parks and Trails Legacy Fund to parks and trails of state and regional
- Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails.
- iconic state parks and local trails.
- Parks and Trails, so we hear you.
- And people kind of said, hey, Parks and Trails.
Bills:
HF2563
Keywords:
HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning
MN
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and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and - The state constitution dedicates the parks and trails legacy fund to parks and trails of state and regional
- The state constitution dedicates the parks and trails legacy fund to parks and trails of state and regional
- The state constitution dedicates the parks and trails legacy fund to parks and trails of state and regional
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Bills:
HF2563
Keywords:
HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 25 March, 2026; 1:00 PM
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Transcript Highlights:
- Cruise, welcome, and we'll let you have the floor and tell us about yourself.
- So, basically, I live to hunt and fish and spend time outdoors and take other people with me as much
- I wanted to commend all of you that have put it together, and Caitlin and Ricky, and putting together
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follow going and they can follow up and follow going and they can follow up - And and I do appreciate are sustainable.
Summary:
The committee heard from Allison Cruise of Canton, Mississippi, a nominee for the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. Cruise described her personal background as an avid hunter and angler and expressed support for expanding outdoor access and conservation opportunities across the state. Senator Wicker, who said he was one of the authors of the legislation creating the fund, asked about her views on conservation and how the program could better serve the public. Cruise praised the board’s structure, said she valued the requirement for matching funds and project guidelines that emphasize hunting, fishing, and broad public access, and encouraged continued outreach so projects come from all regions of Mississippi.
Wicker also stressed the need for careful attention to the application process, asking what applicants can do to make projects more feasible for consideration. Cruise responded that applicants should be audited entities with staff able to answer trust fund questions so the board can track money and ensure projects are sustainable. Wicker noted that many counties still have no funded projects and urged the board to remember that Mississippi is a large state and funding should not be concentrated only in certain corridors.
A committee member later noted that Cruise’s portal looked good but mentioned a missing statement of economic interest, which Cruise said she had filed. The committee then moved to advise and consent, approved the motion without opposition, and reported the nomination to the floor.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 18 March, 2026; 1:30 PM
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Transcript Highlights:
- resources in the state and bring recreational and economic impact to many.
- and bring uh in the state um and bring uh recreational<00:12:54.080>
and <00:12:54.200>economic - And it was the state put those out on the state trace park. And they migrated to my property.
- the parks and the ball fields and all the parks and the ball fields and all that,<00:24:10.960>
we're - And I just have concerns about going in there and building full-blown parks. Okay?
Summary:
The Wildlife, Fisheries Committee met to consider several Senate nominations to the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund board. The nominees included Richard Webster, Peyton Locky, Josh Ragio, and reappointee Van Ray. Each nominee briefly described his background and connection to the outdoors, conservation, or related business experience. Committee members repeatedly emphasized that the board should focus on projects that improve public access and advance conservation, while also considering projects across all regions of Mississippi, including north Mississippi.
Members also raised concerns about the use of trust fund money for land purchases, noting that buying land can remove property from county tax rolls. Several senators urged the nominees to favor projects that maximize public benefit, avoid overemphasis on city parks or ball fields, and consider leasing land instead of purchasing it when possible. The nominees generally agreed that projects should be judged on merit, public access, and conservation value. One nominee, Webster, was reminded to file a statement of economic interest with the Mississippi Ethics Commission before floor consideration.
The committee voted to advise and consent on Senate Nominations 2, 51 and 52, 53 and 54, and 89, moving all of them to the floor. The votes were taken by voice vote with no opposition recorded. Van Ray also discussed the committee’s earlier work creating procedures for the program and said the board had already supported many projects statewide, with a moratorium on land purchases currently in place.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 2 February, 2026; 3:00 P.M.
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Transcript Highlights:
- The Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Committee will come to order.
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lawful conservation efforts and lawful conservation efforts and lawful recreation - And he went on to say, "We recreation.
- But we have tried and tried and tried, and Roy put together and has done some research.
- But we have tried and tried and tried, and Roy put together and has done some research.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 2664, which would amend the lifetime hunting license program so anyone under age 18 could buy the license for a $500 fee. After a brief explanation and no questions, the committee adopted a motion for title sufficient and do pass, and the bill was reported.
Members then considered Senate Bill 2436, described as a step toward establishing a black bear hunting season in Mississippi beginning with the 2027-28 season. The bill would require the department to set rules based on black bear population data, use a lottery system for tags, create one annual governor’s tag, delay nonresident tags until at least 2032-33, cap those tags at 10%, and add penalties for violations. The committee again moved title sufficient and do pass with a committee substitute, and the bill was reported.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 2420, which would clarify last year’s hunting-season extension so that if a season ends on Friday or Saturday, it would continue through Sunday. That bill received a do-pass motion and was reported. Senate Bill 2659, creating a voluntary lifetime conservation legacy license for Mississippians over 65 for a one-time $250 fee, also passed the committee and was reported.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 2660, the catfish bill, with testimony from a guest and department officials. Supporters argued the bill was needed to curb commercial harvesting of trophy catfish from the Mississippi River, protect the resource, and support tourism and events such as the Vicksburg catfish tournament. Department staff said a possible approach would be to prohibit transporting live catfish over 34 inches, which they said could help stop the practice without affecting farm-raised catfish. Members discussed concerns about impacts on local fishermen and clarified that the bill was aimed at Mississippi River waters; the committee did not reach a final vote on this bill in the portion provided.
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 216, Oct. 23, 2025; 2:00 PM
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210; 2 April, 2025: 9:30 AM
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210; 27 March, 2025: 1:30 PM
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210; 4 March, 2025: 1:00 PM
MS