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• The motion prevails, and the minutes are approved. Well, welcome!
• The motion prevails, and the bill is on its way. Thank you, Representative Feist.
• The motion prevails, and the bill is on its way.
• The motion prevails, and the bill is on its way. Thank you, Representative Green, but don't go on.
• The motion prevails, and the bill is moving forward. Wow, great job today everyone.

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• The motion does not prevail. Uh, Chair, no. Um, Leader Clor, thank you very much.
• The motion does not prevail. Representative Joy, I would request a roll call for this bill.
• favor I opposed no no motion<00:17:38.760><c> does</c><00:17:38.960><c> not</c><00:17:39.120><c> Prevail
• </c><00:17:39.640><c> representative</c> motion does not Prevail representative motion does not Prevail

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 23, authored by Representative Robbins, was heard on a motion to advance it to the next committee. The bill, as amended by the A1 author’s amendment, would clarify the statutory definition of abuse, fraud, and waste and expand whistleblower protections for state employees who report those issues to legislators, the legislative auditor, or constitutional officers. Robbins said the measure is intended to protect state workers and align whistleblower language with existing Inspector General definitions; he also cited recent fraud investigations as the backdrop for the bill and noted a Senate companion, SF 475, with bipartisan support. Devon Bruce of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees testified in support of the bill’s protective intent but raised concerns that it only covers classified state employees, creating uneven treatment between classified and unclassified workers and between state and local public employees. Bruce also warned that the bill does not fully address data practices issues, including the handling of nonpublic, private, or proprietary information, and suggested broader privacy protections for whistleblowers’ identities. In response to questions, Robbins said the bill was not meant to change data practices law and that those issues should be addressed separately. Members debated whether the bill was ready for further consideration and whether it should also go to the fraud oversight committee or Judiciary. Motions to lay the bill over and to re-refer it to the fraud prevention and state oversight committee both failed. After a roll call vote, the committee approved the bill 7-6 and sent House File 23 to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development.

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• of their normal wages.
• Now let's look at wage theft claims.
• The wait time for wage theft claims was 180 days.
• The backlog of wage theft claims is 47,000. The workers' comp backlog is 120,000.
• I once spoke with a hearing officer who was overseeing and adjudicating wage claims.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The tool provides average wages for that field and the demand for that field.
• And again, the tool provides average wages for that field and demand for that field.
• **Greg Owens.** Wage data is a part of the credential of value formula, so we're using wages to inform
• against minimum wage to the mean wage for high school graduates in Texas with no post-secondary education
• This more accurately captures the wage difference between TSTC graduates and real wages paid to Texas

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Ninety-nine percent of the time, this is just a function of the market where somebody loses wages and
• :05:01.360><c> where</c><00:05:02.000><c> somebody</c><00:05:02.400><c> loses</c><00:05:02.800><c> wages
• </c> the market where somebody loses wages the market where somebody loses wages and<00:05:03.360><c>
• inability to pay, and six out of 10 low-income Kentuckians are already spending more than 50% of their wages
• the justice system, including<00:40:09.520><c> a</c><00:40:09.760><c> high</c><00:40:10.079><c> prevailence

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:05 25 RS HB 534 - AN ACT relating to actions for forcible entry and detainer: 00:01:45 25 RS SB 111 - AN ACT relating to juvenile justice: 00:23:46 Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky: 01:13:26 Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment in State and County Correctional Facilities: 01:25:28, 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the September 18 minutes and then heard testimony on House Bill 534, which would automatically seal dismissed eviction filings and protect youth from public disclosure in forcible detainer cases. Rep. Susan Tyler Whitten and George Ecklan of the Coalition for the Homeless said the bill is aimed at reducing housing barriers for Kentuckians, especially those with dismissed cases, while preserving landlords’ rights to pursue rent, collections, damages, and other legal remedies. They said the proposal was developed with input from landlords, clerks, judges, AOC, and service providers, and noted that similar laws exist in other states. Several members, including Sen. Neimes, Rep. Deetsz, Rep. Cole Carney, and Sen. Thomas, expressed support while emphasizing that the bill is narrowly tailored to dismissed cases and should not affect legitimate landlord claims; Sen. Wheeler raised concerns about cases involving settlements or delays and whether future landlords should know about them. The sponsors responded that the bill only covers dismissed actions, that dismissals require a judge’s order, and that the goal is to remove barriers created by records that remain publicly visible even when a case is resolved. The committee then took up Senate Bill 111 on juvenile justice. Commissioner Randy White, Kentucky Hospital Association President Nancy Galvanny, and Dr. Clark Lester of the University of Kentucky said the bill would require a secure state-run facility for youth with high-acuity mental health needs in detention and, until that is built, create a process with incentives for private hospitals to provide inpatient treatment with safeguards and increased compensation. They argued that detention is not an appropriate setting for severely mentally ill, violent youth and that private psychiatric hospitals often refuse these referrals or discharge them early. Dr. Lester cited recent referral data showing high denial rates for juvenile justice youth in private hospitals in August and September, often due to aggression, and described a case in which repeated placement attempts failed because of violent and self-harming behavior. The presenters said the bill is intended to fill a service gap and improve safety and outcomes for youth, staff, and hospitals, but no vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• The motion prevails. Members, we have four bills that are in front of us this morning.
• requirements of the BCA will be, not only today but into the future, to address insurance fraud crimes, wage
• requirements of the BCA will be, not only today but into the future, to address insurance fraud crimes, wage
• requirements of the BCA will be, not only today but into the future, to address insurance fraud crimes, wage
• reports of state program fraud along with all the other requirements they do from insurance fraud to wage

Bills: HF2335, HF2400, HF2401, HF2522

Keywords: Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183

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• Motion prevails. Thank you, &gt;&gt; I. Opposed. Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. The amendment is adopted.
• </c> motion prevails. motion prevails. All<00:46:52.319><c> right.
• The motion prevails.
• &gt;&gt; Motion<01:55:08.800><c> prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, the wages of course will outdated.
• So, this was an wage and hour division.
• I supervised the wage and hour division for the last 15 years of my career.
• The contractor paid the back wages and The contractor paid the back wages and duct<01:14:24.800><c> deducted
• </c><01:15:55.679><c> and</c> questions concerning Kucky's wage and questions concerning Kucky's wage

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:04 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:29 Approval of Minutes: 00:01:50 Kentucky Buy American Act: 00:02:08 Earn As You Learn: KY Building Trades Apprenticeship: 00:30:42 Worker Misclassification in the Construction Industry: 01:02:00 Investing in KY’s Future Workforce Through the Good Business Initiative: 01:20:44 Adjournment: 01:28:28, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September minutes, and heard testimony on a proposed “Kentucky by America” procurement preference bill. Representative Patrick Flannery described the concept as giving preference in public construction and public works contracts to iron, steel, aluminum, and other manufactured goods made in the United States, while emphasizing he wanted to avoid excessive taxpayer costs and was open to changes. Chad Connley of the United Steelworkers and Dustin Reinsteller of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO supported the idea, arguing it would strengthen domestic manufacturing, keep tax dollars in the local economy, and support jobs; Connley said the bill would include waivers for items not made domestically and noted Kentucky has opted out of the GPA trade agreement. Mike Buckington of Metals Innovation Initiative, testifying virtually, also supported the concept and said Kentucky’s metals sector has seen significant investment and can supply most construction needs, while stressing supply-chain reliability and national security concerns. Members generally expressed support but raised questions about implementation. Representative Branscum asked who would grant waivers and how contractors would know the rules during bidding; Flannery said he was open to revising the language and process. Representative Gentry supported the concept but said the bill would likely need editing to avoid harming businesses or markets. Senator Nun suggested aligning the bill’s definition of a U.S. good with industry country-of-origin standards to make compliance easier. Representative KC Carney asked for data on the impact of similar laws in other states, and Connley said he could provide numbers later but did not have them on hand. Senator Boswell supported the concept and asked about the cost threshold for waivers; Connley said the federal standard is a 25% cost increase, while the prior Kentucky version used 10%, and that the threshold is a key detail. The committee then shifted to an informational presentation on building trade apprenticeships. Eric Elie of the Kentucky State Pipe Trades Association, Nick Brown of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 502, and retired IBEW training director Steve Willinghurst explained how union apprenticeship programs work. Brown described earn-while-you-learn training, with apprentices placed on jobs by signatory contractors and attending classes two nights a week for five years. He outlined the work of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVACR technicians, emphasizing that these trades support construction, industrial facilities, distilleries, and other critical infrastructure. No votes or formal actions were taken on the policy topics beyond approval of the prior minutes.

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• taxes its high-wage earners.
• proud to work with all of you last year, proud to work with the legislature, to raise the minimum wage
• The highest minimum wage in the United States of America, working with you at $25 an hour.
• It hasn't been raised in nearly two decades, the federal minimum wage.
• Allowing eligible workers, this is important, just went in effect, to receive up to 90% of their wages

Summary: The joint convention convened to receive Governor Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State address, with legislative leaders introducing the Governor and welcoming constitutional officers, judges, and other guests. The proceedings opened with a moment of silence honoring Renee Nicole Good and other immigrants affected by detention and due process concerns. After introductory remarks from the Speaker, Senate President pro Tem Monique Limón, and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Governor Newsom delivered a wide-ranging address reflecting on his administration and California’s response to recent crises. The Governor highlighted California’s economic performance, tax structure, minimum wage increases, education funding, child care and school meal investments, housing reforms, apprenticeships, infrastructure projects, clean energy progress, and efforts on homelessness, mental health, and public safety. He also discussed state action on artificial intelligence regulation, climate resilience, insurance reform, and wildfire recovery, while sharply criticizing the federal government and President Trump on immigration, health care, food aid, disaster response, and other issues. He announced that his upcoming budget would include major education spending, a five-year extension of the CalCompete tax credit, additional community school funding, a rebuilding fund for fire survivors, and other policy proposals. At the close of the address, the Legislature formally ordered the Governor’s State of the State speech printed in the journal as a special appendix. The joint convention then adjourned sine die.

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• There are 11 states in the United States of America that tax their middle-wage earners more than the
• taxes its high-wage earners.
• proud to work with all of you last year, proud to work with the Legislature, to raise the minimum wage
• The highest minimum wage in the United States of America, working with you at $25 an hour.
• It hasn't been raised in nearly two decades, the federal minimum wage.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• As a result, many workers are afraid to speak up, even when they're subjected to wage theft, unsafe working
• As a result, many workers are afraid to speak up, even when they're subjected to wage theft, unsafe
• One flag: the bill calls for a living wage, that was mentioned.
• This is an approach the Legislature has had success with for wage and hour cases.
• This is an approach the legislature has had success with for wage and hour cases.

Summary: The committee heard several labor-related bills, with testimony largely focused on worker protections, AI, workplace safety, and employment access. AB 1697 would delay implementation of AB 692 on employer debt traps by one year to allow more time to address collective bargaining concerns; it drew support from the NFL and no opposition. AB 2495 would expand prohibitions on immigration-related threats used by employers to intimidate workers, with strong support from immigrant-rights, labor, and legal aid groups describing coercion and fear among undocumented and new-arrival workers; it advanced on a divided roll with some members voting no or not voting. AB 2511 would require DIR to study pay disparities between behavioral health and medical-surgical providers, with supporters arguing low reimbursement drives provider shortages and opponents warning of duplicative reporting, proprietary-data concerns, and added administrative burden; it was moved forward to the Health Committee. AB 2157 would make permanent the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund Pilot Program, with displaced refinery workers and labor/environmental groups supporting the bill as a needed transition tool; it passed to Appropriations. AB 2530 would require 60-day notice for public-employer layoffs, relocations, and closures, narrowed by amendment to public agencies; supporters said public workers deserve the same notice protections as private-sector workers, while some opposition sought clarification, and the bill passed to Judiciary. The committee also heard AB 2488, which would direct DIR and UC to study Cal/OSHA inspector vacancies and recruitment pathways. Supporters, including a laid-off refinery worker and WorkSafe, said chronic understaffing has weakened enforcement and that experienced workers could fill the gap; the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2545 would create an EDD study of AI-related workforce displacement and safety-net impacts, with labor and tech-policy supporters warning of large-scale job loss and the need for data to plan for unemployment and other public programs; business groups opposed the reporting and task-force structure but acknowledged the issue, and the bill passed to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 2027 would restrict employers and vendors from using worker data to train or deploy AI systems that replace workers, while limiting collection to what is necessary for employment administration; supporters framed it as a privacy and anti-displacement measure, and opponents argued the definitions were too broad and could hinder useful workplace technologies. The bill advanced to Privacy and Consumer Protection. Later, AB 2095, the Fair Chance Act bill, was presented to clarify and strengthen rules limiting conviction-history screening in hiring, including written explanations and protections for applicants seeking promotions or new roles with current employers. Supporters described ongoing discrimination against people with records and the need for a real second chance, while opponents said the bill was too broad, added burdens, and could conflict with existing statewide rules. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on AB 2095, but the discussion centered on balancing reentry opportunities with employer concerns about individualized assessments and safety-based hiring decisions.

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• Everybody's excited because they're cheaper than a million-dollar house, but a local wage earner cannot
• Everybody's excited because they're cheaper than a million-dollar house, but a local wage earner cannot
• </c><00:21:53.720><c> earner</c> dollar house but a local wage earner dollar house but a local wage earner
• Wages will determine appreciation.
• </c><00:42:16.720><c> will</c> whole term or forever wages will whole term or forever wages will determine

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on a series of housing bills. HB 1432 and HB 1428 drew support from HHFDC, and HB 1428 also received testimony from Hawaiian Community Assets, which said housing counseling funding is needed to meet demand for financial education tied to affordable housing, and that such counseling can help reduce evictions, prevent foreclosure, and stabilize households. HB 833 on community land trusts received broad support from HHFDC, county housing officials, community land trust representatives, and a local developer; testimony emphasized keeping housing affordable in perpetuity, but also asked for clearer access to financing, longer repayment terms, and inclusion of additional land trusts in the bill. Peter Savio argued that community land trusts are the best way to control demand and keep housing tied to local incomes. The committee also heard HB 19 on the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, which HHFDC said should be made permanent because the pilot has been successful, with 81 units in the program and $7.4 million of the $10 million allocation already committed. HHFDC said the fund helps stalled for-sale projects by providing state equity that revolved back when homes are sold. HB 529 and HB 432 were also heard; HB 432 would create a subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund for projects above 60% AMI, and HHFDC said this would help finance housing for households at 65% and 80% AMI. The bill drew support from several housing, business, and industry groups. Several other housing measures were discussed with mixed testimony. HB 419 had HHFDC support, Limby Hawaiʻi opposition, and support from the Grassroot Institute and others; members asked about whether councils approve these projects in one or multiple readings. HB 527 and HB 416 also drew a mix of support and opposition, with questions focused on county approval timelines and whether state-financed projects would still go through normal local review. HB 417 on the rental housing revolving fund prompted questions about how it differs from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund and whether it should be more flexible for mixed rental and for-sale projects. HB 418’s proposed working group was noted as potentially unnecessary because HHFDC said a public working group was already being formed. HB 1411 on housing preference raised questions about what happens if a recipient changes jobs, and HB 374 drew an Attorney General’s Office recommendation to remove a duration requirement to avoid possible constitutional travel issues. HB 373 and HB 1492 were also heard, with strong testimony from Peter Savio in favor of a broader trust-based model for affordable housing. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Motion prevails.
• Motion um prevails. prevails. prevails.
• Motion prevails. The amendment is adopted.
• Motion<01:10:28.239><c> prevails.
• The amendment is Motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There being 12 ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.

Bills: HB3000, HB2622, HB2283, HB541, HB1776, HB1803, HB1669, HB2588, HB220, HB3415, HB50, HB1314, HB 107, HB220, HB50, HB107

Keywords: ambulance service, rural healthcare, grants, financial assistance, qualified counties, mental health, patient transport, female attendants, security measures, healthcare regulation, epinephrine, anaphylaxis, health care, school safety, training, emergency response, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services

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• I’ll show you a slide in a moment about the great story of wage growth, but that wage growth also affects
• I’ll show you a slide in a moment about the great story of wage growth, but that wage growth also affects
• I’ll show you a slide in a moment about the great story of wage growth, but that wage growth also affects
• had wage growth that outpaced that rent growth.
• </c><01:01:44.160><c> that</c> wage growth and wage growth that wage growth and wage growth that outpaced

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The motion prevails. Representative, um, please explain your bill. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The motion prevails. All right. Thank you very much, Representative Craft. >> Again.
• The motion prevails to your bill as amended. >> All right. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The motion prevails &gt;&gt; I. Anyone opposed?
• </c> &gt;&gt; The motion does not prevail. &gt;&gt; The motion does not prevail.

Bills: HF3919, HF3791, HF1781, HF3908, HF4233, HF3966, HF3430

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, security, protective services, state officials, Capitol complex, state patrol, public safety, legislative protection, threat assessment, transportation, electronic attestation, traffic signals, accident reporting, legislative routes, agricultural aircraft

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• The motion prevails and the amendment is adopted. Okay.
• The motion prevails and the nay.
• The motion prevails and the amendment<00:03:40.000><c> is</c><00:03:40.239><c> adopted.
• Motion prevails. The amendment is adopted.
• The motion prevails, and the DE1-1 is adopted.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The average wages of their new hires has been reported at $755,000.
• The average wages of their new hires has been reported at $755,000.
• The average wages of their new hires has been reported at $755,000.
• , for an average weekly wage of over $1,300.
• , for an average weekly wage of over $1,300.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> prevails and the amendment is adopted. prevails and the amendment is adopted.
• Motion prevails and the amendment is adopted.
• Motion um prevails and the Post say no.
• The motion prevails, and the amendment is adopted.
• Motion prevails say I. I. Oppos say no.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , law enforcement use of force, tactics and appointment, Keep Washington Working Act requirements, wage
• don't have the same tools to investigate possible violations of the law against discrimination or wage
• Wage theft is the largest form of theft in this country.
• In our experience, a majority of wage theft is often, in our members' experience, more systemic rather
• of workers were owed $700,000 in stolen wages.

Bills: SB5925, SB5906, SB6070, SB6002

Keywords: Attorney General, civil investigative demand, CID, subpoena-like demand, investigative authority, consumer protection, civil enforcement, pre-suit investigation, document production, interrogatories, deposition, oral testimony, confidentiality, trade secrets, judicial review, enforcement action, Washington RCW, law enforcement powers, government transparency, due process