Video & Transcript Research : 'soil amendments'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, to move the A1 amendment, which is to the DE4 amendment, and I would move that now.
- , A1 amendment.
- </c> could speak to the proposed amendment. could speak to the proposed amendment.
- </c> same amendment being considered there. same amendment being considered there.
- </c> 3236 as amended is laid over. 3236 as amended is laid over.
Keywords:
boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have bill you did have an amendment I do have an<00:23:24.039><c> amendment</c><00:23:25.039><c
- </c><00:24:24.919><c> is</c> motion prevails and the amendment is motion prevails and the amendment is
- Chair Anderson, there is an A1 amendment. Would you like to move your amendment at this time?
- Who the A1 amendment? Chair moves the amendment. What is the amendment?
- I'm the soil conservation manager with Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Warren Stephens, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Thomas Barrack, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Tilman Fertitta, of Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- have heard of the CEO of NPR. which is funded in part by the United States, described the First Amendment
- Rogers saying we've got to be for the First Amendment. I agree.
- That was standing up for the First Amendment.
- disinformation was and I'm quoting, the number one challenge that we see is of course the First Amendment
- I just want to make clear, the First Amendment shouldn't be a challenge to countering disinformation,
Keywords:
Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications
Summary:
The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Natural Resources Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Natural Resources
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bresnan and I sent to the Third Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Texas, and the other is an amendment
- So what this proposed amendment would do, and Mr.
Bills:
HB16
Keywords:
judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments
Summary:
The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence met with a quorum present and took up House Bill 16, the omnibus courts bill that had been vetoed by the governor after the regular session. The committee substitute made several changes, including moving certain court creation dates, creating a new county court at law for Maverick County, repealing a missed youth diversion article, removing a civil preference for the 456th District Court in Guadalupe County, clarifying the digital court recording study makeup, correcting a drafting error involving prosecutors in the Special Prosecution Unit, and allowing the Office of the Attorney General to represent SPU prosecutors.
Megan LaVoie of the Office of Court Administration testified as a resource witness in support of the bill and thanked the committee for working with the judiciary on the measure. Steve Bresnan of the Texas Court Reporters Association also testified in support of the bill, but used his time to urge action on a separate anti-SLAPP appeal that he said had been pending for 47 months; he distributed materials and proposed an amendment to impose deadlines on the courts, though he said he was not expecting discussion of it that day.
After public testimony closed, the committee adopted the substitute without objection. Representative Hayes moved that House Bill 16, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that it be passed and printed. The motion prevailed on a 10-0 vote, and the committee then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- relating to the imposition of application fees for certain permits and permit applications or permit amendments
Bills:
HB16
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Sep 17th, 2025 at 09:09 am
Transcript Highlights:
- But wouldn't you need to amend your opinion to state that, and the reason why?
- Now we'll take up Item 6, Proposal of Rule Amendments in Chapter 34.
- And do I hear a motion to publish the proposed amendments to Chapter 22? No, no. Move.
- Okay, and does that amendment require us to republish it or anything like that?
- Okay, so no amendment to. 27, correct? So simply it's included in the materials.
Keywords:
Texas Ethics Commission, legislative recommendations, general counsel appointment, foreign lobbying, political contributions, quarterly meetings, public testimony, rule amendments
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The other is an amendment to solve the problem that they have created by not doing their jobs for 47
- So what this proposed amendment would do, and Mr.
- Members, is there any objection to the adoption of the amendment? for House Bill 16.
Bills:
HB16
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Zaffirini, relating to the imposition of application fees for certain permits and permit applications, amendments
Keywords:
oil and gas waste, application fees, permit amendments, environmental regulation, Texas natural resources, battery recycling, battery disposal, consumer batteries, energy storage modules, electrochemical devices, lithium-ion battery, household hazardous waste, solid waste, municipal recycling, waste management, battery stewardship, producer responsibility, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, recycling program
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 3rd, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I've got a conference committee report here, and the House has refused to concur with the Senate amendments
Bills:
HCR3018
Keywords:
water rights, wetlands, inundated lands, taxation, property tax, drainage, flooded land, seasonal wetlands, meltwater, navigability, jurisdiction, county tax rolls, agricultural land, soil health, wildlife habitat, environmental regulation, public health, land ownership, riparian, drain and fill
Summary:
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee was brought back to order and first took up a conference committee report on House Bill 1151, which concerns cultured meat. Members noted that the House had refused to concur with the Senate amendments and that the bill had previously been turned into a study. The committee discussed appointing conferees, with Randy identified as chair and Weston agreeing to serve as well.
The chair explained that because the House did not concur with the committee’s change, further action would be needed and the House would chair the conference committee since it is their bill. Members briefly discussed whether additional conferees were needed, but no further names were settled beyond those mentioned.
The committee also reported that Representative Porter could not be reached, leaving the committee at a standstill. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned until 9:00 a.m. the next day.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Sorry, sorry, yes, for the amendment. Yeah, okay. Point of order, I object to the amendment.
- And now we'll need a motion on an amended version. I move a due pass on 3018 as amended.
- So we are just given amendments here. Let's take a look at the amendments.
- Any further discussion on the amendment, committee? And we have a due pass motion on the amendment.
- Then we have a due pass motion on the amendment. Any further discussion on the amendment?
Bills:
HCR3018
Keywords:
water rights, wetlands, inundated lands, taxation, property tax, drainage, flooded land, seasonal wetlands, meltwater, navigability, jurisdiction, county tax rolls, agricultural land, soil health, wildlife habitat, environmental regulation, public health, land ownership, riparian, drain and fill
Summary:
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3018, which was amended to expand a study of wetlands and jurisdictional water issues, including questions about taxing authority over land inundated by water. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the resolution as amended on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes or aye. Senator Weston agreed to carry the measure.
The committee then considered House Bill 1581, relating to funding for the Native American Tourism Alliance. Senator Marcellais explained an amendment restoring the funding level to $500,000 and adding a 10% tribal match. Members debated the budget impact and the likelihood of the bill surviving in that form. The amendment failed on a 3-3 tie, after which the committee moved to the original House version. That version, with $100,000 total funding and matching requirements, received a 4-2 do pass recommendation and was sent to Appropriations, with Senator Marcellais designated as carrier.
The committee also discussed House Bill 1541, which would create a new commission to oversee septic systems, but members indicated a preference for a different approach already moving in the House that would place licensing and oversight under DEQ with health units still handling inspections. No final action was taken on that bill. Finally, the committee reviewed House Bill 1280, a water/drainage-related measure involving voting eligibility for landowners who have not paid assessments, but members raised legal questions and deferred further action. The committee also discussed broader concerns about a chemical-labeling bill and related public emails, then recessed until the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We are also supportive of the accompanying constitutional amendment to include specific... that does
- We are also supportive of the accompanying constitutional amendment to include specific, that does not
- The River Authority's enabling legislation goes back to 1937 and has been amended over the years through
- The River Authority's enabling legislation goes back to 1937 and has been amended over the years through
- It's hard to sort through 90 years of old session laws and find all the amendments and get them all in
Keywords:
judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, water infrastructure, Texas Water Development Board, financial assistance, water supply projects, rural municipalities, water access assessment, aquifer storage, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulations, groundwater management, San Antonio River, pollution control
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill provides a straightforward solution: amend the water code to exempt TWDB's water and flooding
- I do have a committee substitute, and that amends Section 16.0-6-1 to 6-2 to 6-1. ...So it covers both
Keywords:
water infrastructure, Texas Water Development Board, financial assistance, water supply projects, rural municipalities, water access assessment, aquifer storage, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulations, groundwater management, San Antonio River, pollution control, flood management, water quality, conservation district, bonds, utility rates, ratemaking, water services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> will move the 66 A1 author's amendment will move the 66 A1 author's amendment to<00:03:39.640><c
- Are there any amendments on House File 1126? No amendments, so we'll take the bill straight up.
- and you can see the the de1 amendment and you can see the amendment<00:20:01.919><c> does</c><00:20:
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- soil Health uh impacts on again soil soil Health uh water<01:35:59.719><c> health</c><01:36:00.239><
Keywords:
property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to be doing the presentations on it today, talking about a possible amendment that will
- And following that 2024 constitutional amendment, now an additional 1.5% is also drawn down.
- And following that 2024 constitutional amendment, now an additional 1.5% is also drawn down.
- Conditions related to budget amendments.
- </c> community grants amendment out there. community grants amendment out there.
Keywords:
natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, land acquisition, real property, trust fund, commissioner approval, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, conservation easement, land purchase, state land, public lands, property acquisition, value assessment, tax assessed value, Metropolitan Council, Board of Water and Soil Resources
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The makeup of that microbiome depends on the soil. soil structure, the climate, and how that land is
- I'm a soil and ecosystem scientist.
- Along with my husband, we co-developed a soil health test called the Haney Soil Health Test.
- Now it's time to invest in our soil.
- And creating a better soil environment, soil health is at the foundation of all of this.
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
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Concurrent House Standing Comm on Elec, Const Amnd & Intergovernmental Affairs & State Gov (2-18-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Amendment. Amendment. >> Very<00:05:13.440><c> good.
- </c> about with constitutional amendments? about with constitutional amendments?
- amendment drafting.
- > you</c><00:37:07.920><c> can</c> amendments, the first amendment, you can amendments, the first amendment
- It could propose an amendment just like Congress can propose an amendment.
Keywords:
Concurrent meeting of the House Standing Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs and the House Standing Committee on State Government.
Title of video has been shortened due to YouTube length restrictions.
Discussion of HCR 45: 00:04:14, 958, all
Summary:
The joint meeting of the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and the House State Government Committee was called to consider House Concurrent Resolution 45, sponsored by Representative Jason Petri. The resolution would support calling for a federal balanced budget amendment through the Article V process. Petri argued that Kentucky’s own constitutional balanced-budget requirement shows the value of fiscal restraint, and he said decades of federal deficit spending and rising debt make a constitutional amendment necessary. Governor Ron DeSantis and Lauren Ends of the National Campaign for a Balanced Budget Amendment also testified in support, emphasizing the growth of federal debt, the risk of a future debt crisis, and the view that Congress is unlikely to solve the problem on its own.
Members asked about the mechanics and risks of an Article V convention, including whether the convention’s “sole purpose” language would be enforceable and whether a convention could become a “runaway” process. DeSantis and Ends said states can impose guardrails on delegates, including criminal penalties and delegate-limitation laws, and noted that any proposed amendment would still require ratification by 38 states. They also said that if Congress chose to draft the amendment itself in response to state pressure, that would be acceptable. One witness said 18 states have passed faithful-delegate or delegate-limitation laws.
Representative Callaway asked what would happen if the debt issue is not addressed. Witnesses responded that continued borrowing could lead to economic dislocation, higher interest costs, and a debt crisis that would crowd out other federal spending. They said the current debt burden is already more than $100,000 per U.S. citizen and roughly $300,000 per taxpayer, and that a balanced budget amendment would be a first step toward stopping the growth of debt before any long-term paydown could occur. The transcript provided does not show a final vote or other committee action on the resolution.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so this is just the statute and not a constitutional amendment.
- So that was the reason for the amendment that the House put on.
- So an amendment was added to Senate Bill 2217 in the House, wasn't controversial at the time.
- This removes that amendment completely, strikes it word for word. That's all this bill does.
- office, and so the governor vetoed the bill with the request that that amendment be removed.
Keywords:
voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, voting rights, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, political contributions, special legislative session, election code, transparency, campaign finance, election law
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/13/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, either into soil or water.
- Madam Chair said there is an amendment she can explain.
- Would you move the Griffin amendment? Absolutely.
- You've heard the motion on the amendment.
- Now would you move the bill as amended?
Keywords:
water infrastructure finance authority, WIFA, water supply development, snowpack augmentation, cloud seeding, water augmentation, water financing, water infrastructure, Arizona water law, water conservation, groundwater recharge, stormwater recharge, reclamation and reuse, water rights, water supply projects, public-private partnership, long-term water augmentation fund, water provider, desalination, drought mitigation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It would probably take a constitutional amendment to address people that have filed for office.
- So this is just a statute and not a constitutional amendment.
- amendment that would prohibit it.
- So that was the reason for the amendment that the House put on.
- The bill with the request that that amendment be removed. That has been done.
Keywords:
voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, voting rights, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, political contributions, special legislative session, election code, transparency, campaign finance, election law