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• c><00:48:03.920> no<00:48:04.160> degree<00:48:04.400> or<00:48:04.640> credential
• <00:48:05.839> So, but have no degree or credential.
• So, but have no degree or credential.
• Uh, and if they don't, then obviously it's up to us as an institution to develop credential programs,
• certificates, or micro-credentials.

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Summary: The committee met with a full quorum and approved the prior minutes. Members offered introductions of guests and family members, then heard a presentation from University of Louisville President Thomas Jared Bradley, who was sworn in before testifying. He described his background and outlined U of L’s strategic priorities: student success, access and affordability, workforce development, community engagement, and research. Bradley highlighted enrollment growth, increases in first-generation and Pell-eligible students, strong transfer pathways with KCTCS, and support programs such as the Cardinal Commitment Grant, 15-to-Finish, Comeback Cards, tutoring, mentoring, and mental health services. Bradley also emphasized U of L’s statewide and regional impact through UofL Health, rural outreach, the Bullitt County rural cancer education and research center, nursing expansion, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. He noted major institutional distinctions, including R1 status, a new Carnegie Opportunity College and University designation, and community-engaged classification. He said the university is one of only 10 public universities nationwide with all three designations and reported record enrollment, improved retention, and strong research expenditures. He also thanked lawmakers for significant capital and operating support, including funding for the simulation center, health science center, asset preservation, and the MEP program. During questions, members praised the university’s public service role and asked about first-generation enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Bradley said the university is working to improve completion by expanding academic support, early alerts, incentives for tutoring, and faculty/advisor mentoring, especially for first-generation and high-need students. He acknowledged that post-graduation employment data is difficult to collect but said the new Carnegie classification reflects positive outcomes. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and no formal actions were taken on legislation in this portion of the meeting.

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• For what purpose does the gentleman from Kentucky seek recognition?
• What purpose does the gentleman from Kentucky seek recognition? Mr.
• For what purpose does the gentleman from Ohio seek recognition?
• For what purpose does the gentleman from Ohio seek recognition?
• <07:25:51.398> unanimous Missouri seek recognition unanimous Missouri seek recognition unanimous

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Help us to lead with humility and not for recognition but for the good of our people.
• but<00:07:08.800> for<00:07:08.960> the<00:07:09.120> good and not for recognition
• but for the good and not for recognition but for the good of<00:07:09.440> our<00:07:09.599><
• uh Mississippi, excuse me, recognition uh Mississippi, excuse me, Women<00:21:39.760> for<00:
• For over four decades, our recognition.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 20 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Mississippi Senate convened with a quorum present and began the day with an invocation by Dr. Ben Bernett of William Carey University, followed by the pledge and national anthem performed by William Carey students. The chamber then handled routine motions to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and welcomed numerous guests, including youth court judges, medical professionals, and representatives from Women for Progress of Mississippi, which was recognized for its 48th anniversary and its work in civic leadership, education, advocacy, and community empowerment. Angela Stewart spoke about the organization’s founder, Dorothy May Thompson Stewart Samuel, and the group’s mission to promote informed citizenship, strong education, and economic opportunity. The Senate also confirmed Senate Nomination 74, Michael Barry Nelson of Madison, to the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women for a four-year at-large term beginning July 1, 2025, after Senator Kirby explained that the commission-repeal bill had not yet become law. The chamber then suspended the rules to take up items 2 through 9 in block and adopted a series of resolutions honoring Warren Central High School’s swim team, recognizing the cultural connection between Quebec and Mississippi, commending the Terry High School boys track and field team, expressing support for Beth Israel congregation after an arson attack, recognizing Dr. Charles McLullen’s impact on the SWAC, commemorating Mississippi College’s bicentennial, honoring Alexander and Friends of Mississippi Veterans, and congratulating Brookhaven High School’s football team. All of these items passed by voice vote or use of the morning roll call. Later, senators announced committee meetings and other events, including Finance, Appropriations subcommittees, a Rules Committee meeting, and a government structure meeting. Senator Turner Ford also moved to hold Senate Bill 2017, the “Various Obsolete Commissions Repeal,” on a motion to reconsider. The session ended with the Senate entering recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect a return at 10:00 a.m. the following morning.

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• uh recog professionled recognition uh recog professionled recognition system<00:03:23.760> with
• Then we'd like to see that there are multiple pathways to quality recognition.
• And so, we'd like to see the board approve multiple pathways to quality recognition.
• quality standards multiple recognition quality standards multiple recognition pathways<00:30:41.600
• achieving that recognition?" achieving that recognition?" >> Representative.

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Summary: The presentation focused on Think Small’s recommendations for Minnesota child care licensing modernization, including a proposed three-tier system for early care and education: unregulated “trusted caregivers,” state-licensed health and safety programs, and “recognized” early care and education programs that would pursue board-approved quality pathways. Dr. Nicole Smarillo said the recommendations came from an extensive engagement process with providers and field experts, and emphasized that the goal is not deregulation but a right-sized system with clearer funding aligned to state expectations, a reduced and more health-and-safety-focused licensing framework, and a profession-led quality system with multiple pathways rather than a single rating model. A major recommendation was creating a Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education with real decision-making power, made up of providers, families, and experts. The board would set quality expectations, approve multiple recognition pathways, address professional qualifications, advise on funding and supports, and monitor policy impacts on child outcomes, supply, and workforce stability. Presenters said the current Parent Aware system would be replaced in this future model, and that programs would have a roadmap from health-and-safety licensing to a time-limited candidate status and then to recognized program status. Several providers testified in support of the framework. Shauna Maranovich said the process welcomed field voices and produced recommendations grounded in proximity expertise. Cindy Cunningham, a licensed family child care provider, said the proposal reflected provider feedback, supported a Minnesota-specific model, and would separate health and safety licensing from quality improvement while reducing fear-based enforcement. Maria Harms, a child care center operator, said current licensing is overly burdensome and that the board and multiple pathways would better reflect day-to-day practice and reduce silos across program types. Candace Yates of Child Care Aware of Minnesota supported aligning supports with quality pathways and said the system needs a shared floor for quality and more continuous, less fragmented support. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• Senator Jimmy Higdon took that suggestion to heart and created a day of recognition to honor children
• With his leadership, this program would not have grown to receive national recognition and serve as a
• , and engagement with state recognition, and engagement with state leaders. leaders. leaders.
• And they sometimes go unrecognized, but I want to make sure that our staff gets the recognition that
• that they deserve and uh the recognition that they deserve and uh we<00:44:13.599> are<00:44:

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Summary: The committee met on Military Kids Day and first heard an update from USA Cares, a nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance and follow-up support to military and veteran families. Representatives said the organization helps families facing housing, vehicle, and utility crises, as well as transition challenges, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and related risks. They reported that the state’s prior $2 million appropriation was nearly all directed to direct aid, with about 97% used for family assistance and 364 families served in the past 18 months, including more than 500 dependents. They also described a new post-assistance mental health survey and referral effort with the University of Louisville, and said they are requesting another $2 million over the next two-year budget cycle. Members asked about referral sources, the impact of possible VA benefit changes, substance abuse, and whether USA Cares can connect clients to treatment. USA Cares said the VA is its most steady referral source, with referrals also coming from homeless crisis lines, HUD-VASH, KDVA, and local resources. They said they already consider reductions in benefits when reviewing applications and that they do make warm handoffs to VA counselors and other professionals, while expanding a follow-up mental health assessment program to better identify substance abuse, mental health issues, and suicide risk. The committee then took up Senate Resolution 103, which recognizes and honors military children on Military Kids Day and commemorates the event’s history and growth. The resolution notes the event began in 2017, was inspired by a military spouse’s suggestion, and has grown from roughly 20-40 participants to about 250. Members and the sponsor spoke about the resilience and leadership of military kids and the importance of the event. The resolution was adopted, and Senator Jimmy Higdon was recognized with a service coin in appreciation of his leadership in creating Military Kids Day.

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• Are there any members seeking recognition for the purpose of answering the roll?
• >> Hi, Any members seeking recognition to cast change or explain their vote?
• Seeing no one seeking recognition, all those in favor say I. I. Opposed.
• Any members seeking<00:16:10.320> recognition?
• <00:16:12.160> All seeking recognition? Seeing none. All seeking recognition?

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Summary: The Kentucky Senate convened with an invocation marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, followed by the pledge, roll call, and a quorum declaration. The chamber approved the prior journal, received new bill and resolution introductions, and heard a House message that House Bill 312 had passed the House and was sent over for concurrence. The Senate also recessed briefly for committee meetings, then received committee reports referring several bills and resolutions to standing committees and placing Senate Joint Resolution 23 on the regular orders for January 28, 2026. The main floor action was on Senate Bill 17, relating to the Kentucky Court-appointed Special Advocate Network. The Senate adopted a committee substitute that updated CASA statutes, including reducing the minimum board size from 15 to 12, narrowing a volunteer/employment restriction to Department of Community Based Services employees, removing outdated references to the National CASA Association while retaining compliance with national standards through the Kentucky CASA Network, and updating the state association’s name. The bill passed 33-0, and a title amendment was adopted without objection. The Senate also considered Senate Bill 181, an emergency bill relating to schools and traceable communications. The chamber adopted a committee substitute and two floor amendments: one requiring parent notification after investigations involving alleged unauthorized electronic communication by a student, and another adding limited exemptions for communications involving school resource officers and directors of pupil personnel when certain school officials are included. Supporters said the changes were intended to refine implementation while preserving the bill’s original student-protection purpose. The bill then passed unanimously, 33-0. In addition, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 36 recognizing January 25-31, 2026 as Physician Anesthesiologist Week, with remarks highlighting the specialty’s contributions to anesthesia, airway management, patient safety, ICU care, pain management, and major surgeries. The Senate also heard announcements thanking road crews, first responders, and utility workers for winter storm response, and members made several co-sponsorship requests and announcements, including notice of Kentucky Audiologist Association advocacy day and a committee cancellation.

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• Kennedy, for 5 minutes. alternate recognition between the alternate recognition between the parties<00
• . recognition. recognition.
• I yield back. >> Seeing no further request for recognition, the gentleman from North Carolina seeks recognition
• Carolina seek recognition. Carolina seek recognition. >> Mr.<02:15:38.719> Mr.
• recognition? Mr. recognition? Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Who approves recognitions on the floor of this chamber?
• If I inquire on who approves recognitions on this chamber during the time of recognitions, will the chair
• Tepper for a recognition. Mr.
• Spiller for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Weiner for recognition. Mr.

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• Westerman seeks recognition. Mr.
• Arkansas Mr Westerman seek recognition Arkansas Mr Westerman seek recognition Mr<00:21:59.640> Speaker
• <02:11:08.079> I from Missouri rise seek recognition I from Missouri rise seek recognition
• <02:18:19.240> speaker from California seek recognition speaker from California seek recognition
• <02:34:22.120> Mr from New York seek Rec recognition Mr from New York seek Rec recognition

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:05:55.199> between chair will alternate recognition between chair will alternate recognition
• What purpose does the gentleman from Missouri seek recognition? Mr.
• <07:12:46.680> gentle<07:12:47.040> woman recognition gentle woman recognition gentle woman
• For purposes, the gentleman from Pennsylvania seeks recognition.
• What purpose does the gentleman from Ohio seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Rose for recognition. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
• Metcalfe for recognition.
• Lopez of Cameron for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members.
• Longoria for recognition. Thank you Mr. Speaker and members.
• Guillen for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• gentleman from Florida seek recognition? gentleman from Florida seek recognition?
• from California seek recognition? from California seek recognition?
• North Carolina seek recognition? Mr. North Carolina seek recognition? Mr.
• California seek recognition? Mr. California seek recognition? Mr.
• recognition? recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 28, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Chair recognizes representative Paul for memorial recognition. recognition.
• Hopper for recognition. Thank you Mr. Speaker, members.
• Jones of Harris for recognition. Mr.
• Reynolds for a recognition. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
• Bowers for her recognition. Thank you Mr.

Bills: SB5, SJR3, HB 11, HJR72, HB48, HB27, HB144, HB37, HB1481, HB581, HB1696, HB2216, HB 1035, HB1633, HB742, HB754, HB1689, HB1690, HB2669, HB391, HB517, HB1775, HB 1024, HB1607, HB252, HB1716, HB1562, HB4116, HB1866, HB1741, HB2103, HB2637, HB2884, HB3707, HB503, HB 1089, HB1757, HB2986, HB972, SB365, SB1786, SB5, SJR3, HB14, HB43, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB 106, HB18, HB 11, HJR72, HB48, HB27, HB144, HB37, HB1481, HB581, HB1696, HB2216, HB 1035, HB1633, HB742, HB754, HB1689, HB1690, HB2669, HB391, HB517, HB1775, HB 1024, HB1607, HB252, HB1716, HB1562, HB4116, HB1866, HB1741, HB2103, HB2637, HB2884, HB3707, HB503, HB 1089, HB1757, HB2986, HB972

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, tax exemption, intellectual disability

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• adato Mr Speaker uh as you recognition adato Mr Speaker uh as you recognition adato Mr Speaker uh as
• I arise this afternoon to recognition I arise this afternoon to recognition I arise this afternoon to
• Mr recognized thank for recognition Mr recognized thank for recognition Mr Speaker under current law
• members House Bill 212 this recognition members House Bill 212 this recognition members House Bill 212
• I have a a you for the recognition I have a a you for the recognition I have a a friendly Amendment

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• New Mexico seek recognition? New Mexico seek recognition?
• Alabama seek recognition? Alabama seek recognition?
• seek recognition? seek recognition?
• . recognition. recognition.
• New Jersey seek recognition? New Jersey seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , recognition, recognition, Madam<00:16:27.480> Clerk,<00:16:27.880> please<00:16:28.320
• Any member seeking recognition to speak on the motion?
• > to<00:32:20.800> speak Any member seeking recognition to speak Any member seeking recognition
• Any members seeking recognition to change or explain their vote?
• Any other members seeking recognition of this order of business?

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.

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• Seeing no one seeking recognition, Madame Clerk, please call the roll.
• Any members seeking recognition to change or explain their vote?
• So that this recognition around conflicts of interest can be set forth more clearly.
• further recognition? further recognition?
• Any other members seeking recognition?

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Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 38 members present and approved the journal from February 9, 2026. Committee reports were received on several bills, including Agriculture reporting Senate Bills 45 and 155 favorably, Banking and Insurance reporting Senate Bills 118 and 153 with committee substitutes, Families and Children reporting Senate Bill 160, and Licensing and Occupations reporting Senate Bills 98 and 145. The House also communicated passage of House Bill 748 and requested concurrence. New measures were introduced, including bills on pharmacy technician supervision, a Kentucky Health Command, campaign finance, and speech-language pathologists, along with several resolutions honoring individuals and memorializing Steven D. Dittle. The chamber then considered Senate Bill 136, relating to unemployment insurance fraud. Supporters said the bill clarifies which agencies are involved in fraud cases and helps ensure recovered funds are returned to the unemployment trust fund. The bill passed on a roll call vote of 38-0. Senators also debated Senate Bill 183, concerning the regulation of proxy advisory services. Supporters argued it would increase transparency and require disclosure when proxy advice is influenced by non-financial considerations, while opponents said it would create bureaucracy, chill speech, and raise constitutional concerns. After debate, the bill passed 32-6. After floor action on those bills, Senate Bill 172 on utility fuel adjustment was taken from the Natural Resources and Energy Committee, given first reading, and returned to committee. The remainder of the meeting featured extended remarks from a senator from Grayson focused on rural Kentucky, including ambulance access, healthcare delivery, economic decline, Medicaid costs, and the need for greater state investment in rural communities. No further votes were taken on those remarks.

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• c> the alternate recognition between the alternate recognition between the parties<00:05:38.639><
• Massachusetts seek recognition?
• Speaker, I have an recognition? Mr.
• Speaker, I ask recognition? Mr.
• Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr. Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• . seek recognition.
• recognition? recognition?
• recognition? Mr. recognition? Mr.
• recognition? recognition?
• recognition? recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, December 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• seek recognition? seek recognition?
• from Texas seek recognition? from Texas seek recognition?
• from Pennsylvania seek recognition? from Pennsylvania seek recognition?
• Speaker, I Utah seek recognition? Mr.
• North Carolina seek recognition? North Carolina seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, September 19, 2025, 1012, house, all