Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Rocky Adams, Senator Wilson, Senator Yates, Representative Bridges here, Representative Gordon
• My co-chair, Senator West. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• 04.480> think<00:33:04.559> it's<00:33:05.279> that<00:33:05.519> how Senator
• Senator Stephen West asked about KAR 205.
• Yeah, Senator Wilson's already had one. We have an announcement on the next meeting.

Keywords: 0:22 – Roll Call 0:30 – Approval of minutes 1:04 – Department of Veterans Affairs 2:06 – Board of Pharmacy 3:20 – Board of Optometric Examiners 39:26 – Board of Nursing 40:07 – Board of Emergency Medical Services 41:52 – Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources 44:36 – Transportation Cabinet: Department of Vehicle Registration 45:36 – Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 47:00 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services: Department for Medicaid Services 49:59 – Cabinet for Health & Family Services: Department for Community-Based Services, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and then took up several regulations. The first was a Department of Veterans Affairs regulation, with a staff amendment, to allow nurse practitioners to apply for the Veterans Affairs nurse loan repayment program year-round and to make technical drafting changes. The committee heard from the Office of Kentucky Veteran Centers, then adopted the staff amendment and approved the regulation without objection. The main item of the meeting was the Board of Optometric Examiners’ proposed amendment to 201 KAR 5:010, which would allow applicants to use the Optometry Examining Board of Canada written exam in place of part one of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam for licensure. The board said the change would improve access to care, provide an additional pathway for Canadian-trained candidates, and still require applicants to pass the remaining national board parts. Opponents, including NBEO officials, ARBO, Pearson VUE, and several optometrists, argued the Canadian exam is not equivalent, does not test the same biomedical science content, is not validated for U.S. scope of practice, and raises concerns about test security, transparency, and portability across states. They urged the committee to find the amendment deficient or vote no. Committee members questioned both sides about prior communication with the board, whether Kentucky would be the first state to adopt such a change, the rationale for the proposal, and the cost difference between the exams. Supporters said the board had received some written comments and one phone call, and that the proposal was driven by access concerns and the presence of Canadian students. Opponents said they had not had direct discussions with the Kentucky board before the hearing. No final vote on the optometry regulation is reflected in the transcript excerpt, but the committee heard extensive testimony and rebuttal before moving on.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_TwX6pL8rg, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:45 Veterans Accelerated Licensing for Occupational Recruitment 00:01:37 Adult Workforce Diploma Program 00:19:48 An Unfilled Workforce Potential – Attracting More of the Military/Veteran/Family Population 00:41:22 Kentucky's Re-Entry Employment Services 01:10:27 Hometown Health Systems 01:41:26, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LHN0xLhMv8, 2026-07-02T01:22:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JHA_03-15-24_.PDF 11:18 - Introduction 13:04 - SB2845 25:50 - SB2532 30:50 - SB3011 32:46 - SB2240 43:42 - SB2333 51:21 - SB2334 58:54 - SB2687 1:05:30 - SB2385 1:06:17 - SB2927 1:06:38 - SB3008 1:09:11 - SB2983 1:11:55 - SB2693 1:14:54 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWpvPOjqa6Q, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:14 SB 111 Discussion 00:54 SB 111 Vote 17:13 SB 194 Discussion 19:54 SB 194 Vote 21:39 HB 280 Discussion 22:33 HB 280 Vote 34:00 HB 371 Discussion 34:28 HB 371 Vote 37:00 HB 495 Discussion 37:33 HB 495 Vote 46:54, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJpxtasA-9I, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-14-24_2_.PDF Followed by HLT/CMV 10:30 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-CMV_02-14-24_.PDF Then followed by HLT 11:15 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-14-24_3_.PDF Then followed by HLT 11:30 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-14-24_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyZlaIl7VWo, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-LGO_02-13-24_.PDF Followed by EEP/WAL 9:05 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-WAL_02-13-24_.pdf Then followed by EEP 9:30 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-13-24_.PDF Then followed by 9:31 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-13-24_2_.PDF, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NueZi72XOh0, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_02-01-24_.PDF 10:30 - Introduction 12:09 - HB2378 15:40 - HB2093 38:04 - HB2474 46:53 - HB1809 1:10:36 - HB2477 2:28:23 - HB2626 2:31:40 - HB2467 2:36:38 - HB2471 2:36:59 - HB1955 2:40:25 - Decision Making NOTE: HB2476, HB2475. HB1919 moved to 2/6/2024 agenda, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjIoXDDSmKQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS_02-01-24_.PDF 10:00 - Introduction 11:15 - HB2035 17:13 - HB2535 26:41 - HB1964 37:16 - HB2427 38:54 - HB1776 43:44 - HB1769 51:30 - HB1772 56:57 - HB2722 1:12:46 - HB2746 1:26:51 - HB2712 1:39:09 - HB2217 1:45:35 - HB2591 1:52:25 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBMtjJBkHbw, 2026-07-02T01:22:46+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_03-28-23_.PDF 8:40 - Introduction 9:01 - HCR 24 / HR 26 10:48 - HCR 208 / HR 212 13:44 - Decision Making Followed by EEP/CMV 11:05AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-CMV_03-28-23_.PDF 34:41 - Introduction 34:54 - HCR 103 / HR 109 51:23 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UruNMvkJIa0, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDN_03-16-23_.PDF 8:12 - Introduction 8:29 - SB830 SD2 16:50 - SB1044 SD2 19:32 - SB154 SD1 42:30 - SB971 SD2 47:04 - SB1518 SD2 56:25 - SB7 56:58 - SB531 SD2 57:25 - SB107 SD1 58:04 - SB156 SD1 1:01:16 - SB1022 1:18:11 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjyLct0a1eI, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00 ROLL CALL 00:09 HCR 5 DISCUSSION 01:22 HCR 5 VOTE 08:45 HB 21 DISCUSSION 09:57 HB 21 VOTE 13:34 HJR 7 DISCUSSION 14:49 HJR 7 VOTE 20:04 HB 320 DISCUSSION 21:04 HB 320 VOTE 21:51 HB 135 DISCUSSION 23:32 HB 135 VOTE 52:02, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfsQ_pNoqms, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00 ROLL CALL 00:19 SB 199 DISCUSSION 01:31 SB 199 VOTE 03:38 SB 203 DISCUSSION 05:29 SB 203 VOTE 08:26 SB 225 DISCUSSION 09:33 SB 225 VOTE 18:05 SB 282 DISCUSSION 22:36 SB 282 VOTE 32:03 SB 268 DISCUSSION 35:07 SB 268 VOTE 44:04, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqKENC0JurQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00:00 ROLL CALL 00:01:07 HB 201 DISCUSSION 00:02:13 HB 201 VOTE 00:09:53 HB 135 DISCUSSION 00:11:39 HB 135 VOTE 01:15:27 HB 392 DISCUSSION 01:18:23 HB 392 VOTE 01:18:58 HJR 7 DISCUSSION 01:20:19 HJR 7 VOTE 01:22:21, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krXZ-cda8Y4, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HSG_02-10-23_.PDF 10:27 - Introduction 11:00 - HB 992 11:45 - HB 675 14:02 - HB 677 15:00 - HB 679 16:03 - HB 678 20:58 - HB 923 23:54 - HB 925 27:26 - HB 951 32:26 - HB 1246 33:30 - HB 644 44:18 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyfoeNHD4S4, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:11 HB 240 Discussion: 00:00:38 HB 240 Roll Call Vote: 00:01:48 HB 316 Discussion: 00:02:24 HB 316 Roll Call Vote: 00:05:06 HB 525 Discussion: 00:06:10 HB 525 Roll Call Vote: 00:17:19 HB 777 Discussion: 00:18:22, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXKAwPAbAyM, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:09 HB 215 Discussion 00:04:08 HB 215 Vote 00:51:42 HB 311 Discussion 00:57:22 HB 311 Vote 01:06:38 HB 458 Discussion 01:07:58 HB 458 Vote 01:08:53 HB 319 Discussion 01:10:14 HB 319 Vote 01:11:47, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2YiRb9vN_U, 2026-07-02T01:22:30+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_02-12-21_.HTM 5:38 - Introduction 5:54 - HB775 9:44 - HB832 11:09 - HB1063 13:50 - HB1321 14:43 - HB1058 15:44 - HB1051 19:56 - HB1052 30:21 - HB434 31:24 - HB1093 32:40 - HB1059 33:33 - HB194 34:48 - HB510 36:24 - HB64 40:04 - HB688 53:18 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 85 by Senator Stine, returned to the calendar.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 86 by Senator Lambert is a concurrent resolution to commend and congratulate
• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 87 by Senator Lambert is a concurrent resolution to express the sincere
• First one is Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 29 by Senator Kleinpeter.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33 by Senator Myers is a concurrent resolution to create and provide

Bills: SCR12, HB1259, HB221, HB509, HCR117, HCR58, SCR29, SCR33, SB295, SB312, SB326, SB348, SB485, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR32, HCR5, HCR95, HB75, HB198, HB244, HB302, HB325, HB623, HB719, HB749, HB755, HB761, HB797, HB823, HB1028, HB1049, HB1194, HB1199, HB1201, HB1222, HB17, HB27, HB36, HB41, HB73, HB140, HB166, HB181, HB211, HB223, HB226, HB271, HB308, HB337, HB399, HB410, HB487, HB690, HB712, HB730, HB750, HB759, HB762, HB775, HB906, HB966, HB968, HB1006, HB1009, HB1018, HB1036, HB1062, HB1081, HB1086, HB1098, HB1107, HB1112, HB1203, HB1215, HB1220, HB1242, HB1252, HB1256, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB283, SB300, SB341, SB382, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB449, SB469, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB441, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB784

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB1259, mask penalty, masked felony, face covering, conceal identity, evade identification, sentencing enhancement, enhanced penalty, felony sentencing, crime deterrence, public safety, Louisiana criminal law, R.S. 14:313.2, R.S. 14:313, R.S. 14:329.7

Summary: The Senate convened with 26 members present, heard a prayer from Dr. Steve Horn, and recited the pledge. The chamber then handled messages from the House, including concurrence in SCR 83 and appointment of conference committee members on several disagreements. A number of Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, mostly creating study task forces or commending individuals and organizations, including resolutions on energy infrastructure, breast pump access, insurance coverage for auto repairs, biomarker testing, higher education funding, public-private partnership contracting, and various commendations. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, while others were returned to the calendar or concurred in by recorded vote, including SCR 29 and SCR 33 with House amendments. The Senate also considered House and Senate bills and resolutions returned from the House, with many measures adopted or concurred in. Notable actions included concurrence in HCR 117 on homeowner insurance claims processes, adoption of HCR 5 on special red drum harvest permits, and passage of bills on TOPS Tech eligibility (HB 325), vapor product permitting (HB 623), ABLE/Tuition Trust administration (HB 749), design services contracting (HB 755), rare cancer advisory board composition (HB 761), non-emergency medical transportation reimbursement (HB 1028), public meeting notices (HB 1049), healthy food retail financing (HB 1194), genetic testing coverage for SCN2A disorders (HB 1199), grocery initiative grants (HB 1222, which failed), and a constitutional amendment on retirement debt repayment order (HB 27). The chamber also adopted HCR 95, creating a joint rule requiring a fiscal review of certain tax measures for sales and use tax uniformity. Several measures drew extended debate. HB 181, which would allow the legislative auditor access to Medicaid and SNAP-related tax information for eligibility verification and fraud review, prompted concerns about privacy and scope but ultimately passed 26-8. HB 1220 on the State Board of Medical Examiners generated amendment discussion about board composition and transparency, including live video broadcasting of meetings, but was returned to the calendar before final action. HB 1018, creating a temporary local moratorium on certain alcohol permits in one Shreveport district, passed after discussion about broader policy solutions. The Senate then recessed for lunch at 2 p.m. after completing the subject-to-call list for the morning session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 87 by Senator Lambert is a concurrent resolution to express the sincere
• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 87 by Senator Lambert is a concurrent resolution to express the sincere
• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 87 by Senator Lambert is a concurrent resolution to express the sincere
• First is Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 29 by Senator Kleinpeter, a concurrent resolution to create
• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33 by Senator Myers is a concurrent resolution to create and provide

Bills: SCR12, HB1259, HB221, HB509, HCR117, HCR58, SCR29, SCR33, SB295, SB312, SB326, SB348, SB485, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR32, HCR5, HCR95, HB75, HB198, HB244, HB302, HB325, HB623, HB719, HB749, HB755, HB761, HB797, HB823, HB1028, HB1049, HB1194, HB1199, HB1201, HB1222, HB17, HB27, HB36, HB41, HB73, HB140, HB166, HB181, HB211, HB223, HB226, HB271, HB308, HB337, HB399, HB410, HB487, HB690, HB712, HB730, HB750, HB759, HB762, HB775, HB906, HB966, HB968, HB1006, HB1009, HB1018, HB1036, HB1062, HB1081, HB1086, HB1098, HB1107, HB1112, HB1203, HB1215, HB1220, HB1242, HB1252, HB1256, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB283, SB300, SB341, SB382, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB449, SB469, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB441, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB784

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB1259, mask penalty, masked felony, face covering, conceal identity, evade identification, sentencing enhancement, enhanced penalty, felony sentencing, crime deterrence, public safety, Louisiana criminal law, R.S. 14:313.2, R.S. 14:313, R.S. 14:329.7

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Concurrent Resolution 74 by Senator Lambert is a concurrent resolution to express the sincere
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 72 by Senator Sebaugh is a concurrent resolution to commend Todd McClure
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 73 by Senator Sebaugh is a concurrent resolution to commend Pat Williams
• Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 24 by Senator Womack is a concurrent resolution to amend...
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 64.

Bills: SR126, SR129, SCR71, SCR72, SCR73, SCR12, HB221, HCR54, HCR79, HCR87, HCR94, HCR95, HCR97, HCR102, HCR104, HCR58, SB480, SB514, HB12, HB66, HB145, HB167, HB175, HB196, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB256, HB291, HB325, HB326, HB352, HB401, HB430, HB433, HB434, HB448, HB456, HB476, HB481, HB487, HB492, HB549, HB579, HB608, HB621, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB637, HB656, HB722, HB745, HB749, HB804, HB818, HB821, HB833, HB864, HB867, HB874, HB893, HB909, HB951, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB979, HB985, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1005, HB1007, HB1024, HB1032, HB1038, HB1050, HB1051, HB1056, HB1059, HB1077, HB1080, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1112, HB1153, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1193, HB1204, HB1218, HB1242, HB1244, HB1249, HB1252, HB1254, HB538, SCR3, SCR23, SCR38, SCR24, SB102, SB133, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB200, SB217, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB330, SB449, SB489, SB521, SB45, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB274, SB304, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB436, SB54, SB72, SB129, SB164, SB232, SB287, SB322, SB374, SB375, SB386, SB409, SB447, SB458, SB222, SB399, SR119, SCR58, SCR65, SCR9, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR41, HCR47, HCR63, HCR69, HCR31, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB195, HB214, HB217, HB233, HB283, HB290, HB319, HB324, HB345, HB362, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB382, HB386, HB392, HB406, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB503, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB655, HB664, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB732, HB738, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB807, HB822, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB905, HB908, HB961, HB980, HB990, HB992, HB999, HB1000, HB1010, HB1146, HB1157, HB1233, HB1236, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB27, HB143, HB205, HB259, HB267, HB288, HB308, HB403, HB405, HB414, HB417, HB478, HB546, HB548, HB555, HB557, HB609, HB670, HB672, HB740, HB779, HB786, HB796, HB812, HB848, HB915, HB917, HB921, HB930, HB933, HB1095, HB1096, HB1103, HB1129, HB1154, HB1166, HB1187, HB1195, HB1230, HB17, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB354, HB399, HB571, HB677, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB728, HB750, HB759, HB789, HB844, HB850, HB870, HB966, HB1006, HB1018, HB1036, HB1241, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB382, SB441, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782

Keywords: SR126, Senate Resolution 126, World Preeclampsia Awareness Day, preeclampsia, maternal mortality, maternal health, pregnancy complications, hypertension, high blood pressure, pregnancy-related disorder, obstetrics, prenatal care, prenatal health, infant mortality, preterm birth, premature birth, Woman's Hospital, Louisiana Senate, women's health, public health awareness

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from guest minister Troy Brigadio, and recited the pledge. The chamber then handled journal approval, committee and House messages, and a large number of resolutions and bills, with many items lying over or being referred to committees. Several Senate resolutions were adopted by voice or machine vote, including commendations for World Preeclampsia Awareness Day, Kathy Holloway, Jensen LeBlanc, and River Bend Station, and the Senate also recognized Senator Mike Reese’s new role as president of McNeese State University. The body spent much of the meeting concurring in or rejecting House amendments to Senate bills. Concurrences were approved on measures including SB 102, 133, 151, 165, 169, 170, 200, 280, 291, 303, 330, 396, 410, 425, 427, 436, 489, 521, 45, 156, 181, 203, 304, and 399. The Senate rejected House amendments on SB 217, SB 300, SB 274, and SB 379, sending those matters toward conference or further work. One notable floor debate occurred on SB 449, where Senator Moore objected to concurring in amendments affecting the North Orleans Belt Railroad; after discussion about corruption concerns and public bid laws, the chamber rejected the amendments 26-9. The Senate also took up numerous House bills on final passage, approving measures on local governance, public safety, education, tax policy, and infrastructure. These included HB 87 on Livingston Parish Gas Utility District per diem, HB 115 on abolishing the police chief office in Edgefield, HB 162 on a neighborhood improvement district fee, HB 195 allowing pepper spray on campus, HB 214 and HB 217 on optional ad valorem tax exemptions for rehabilitated blighted property, HB 233 on jury compensation, HB 354 renaming a bridge as the Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge, HB 283 on protections for assaulted school employees, HB 290 recreating the Department of Treasury, and HB 319 adjusting civic education commission membership. Several of these passed unanimously or with only a few dissenting votes, and members frequently moved to reconsider and record objections after final passage.