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• Court operations were suspended in Hardin County while we did an evaluation of the electrical, HVAC,
• we did an evaluation of<00:04:56.240> the<00:04:57.120> electrical,<00:04:57.840> HVAC
• ,<00:04:58.960> plumbing,<00:05:00.320> uh of the electrical, HVAC, plumbing, uh of
• the electrical, HVAC, plumbing, uh and<00:05:01.040> to<00:05:01.360> allow<00:05:01.600
• Once we did get the water out of the building, that's when the evaluation of the electrical and HVAC

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:01 Recognition of New Members: 00:01:17 Disaster Response: 00:01:41 Pretrial Discussion: 00:31:25, 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum, approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting, and then heard an update on disaster response and courthouse recovery efforts after the April flooding. Representatives from the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Franklin County Circuit and District Court Clerk’s office, and the Franklin Circuit Court described damage in Perry, Hardin, and especially Franklin counties. Perry County had limited roof and water infiltration issues with no operational impact. Hardin County’s justice center basement took about 18 inches of water, affecting court records and mechanical/electrical equipment, and court operations were briefly suspended. Franklin County’s courthouse was far more severely damaged, with about four feet of water on the first floor, forcing relocation of court operations to temporary sites, including AOC space and the regional jail for custody proceedings. Witnesses said damaged files from Hardin and Franklin counties were removed, sent to an out-of-state vendor for drying and remediation, and would be returned or destroyed as appropriate. They estimated combined costs for file restoration, building repair, and remediation at about $11 million, with insurance through KCOJ/KO expected to cover only part of the losses and FEMA reimbursement still pending a federal disaster declaration. They also said the Franklin County courthouse’s first floor remains gutted, electrical panels and HVAC systems need major replacement, and the second and third floors may be used temporarily once power and data are restored. Members asked about roof damage in Hardin County, the status of FEMA applications, digitization of court records, and whether Senate Bill 25 restricted funds could be used to cover the funding gap; staff said the funds cannot be spent without General Assembly authorization. The committee also discussed broader record-retention and e-filing issues, with members noting the limits of paper filing and the need for better digitization as a backup in emergencies. AOC staff said they are working with the Supreme Court and state law librarian on what records can be digitized and how long hard copies must still be retained. After the disaster-response presentation, the committee moved on to a separate informational presentation on pre-trial services, with introductions from the executive officer of pre-trial services, the president of the Kentucky District Judges Association, a circuit judge, and the manager of pre-trial services, who began explaining how the pre-trial system works for newer committee members.

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• their meetings to discuss the option and their voter<00:09:35.600> approved<00:09:36.080> HVAC
• HVAC project was completed<00:09:37.760> under<00:09:38.080> budget.
• So these would be amounts originally raised for LTFM-authorized big projects, HVAC, health and safety
• um health and kind of big projects, HVAC um health and safety<00:13:49.440> projects.
• , health and safety um similar um HVAC, health and safety um authorized<00:15:56.399> uh<00:15

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 90% of U.S. manufacturers of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or HVAC
• I'm referring to HVAC systems in your home.
• HVAC systems are complex and highly specialized.
• access to OEM tools, parts, and manuals is not sufficient, since safe and effective service requires HVAC-trained
• Because of these concerns, we respectfully request that HVAC and water heating systems be explicitly

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 452, a right-to-repair bill for agricultural equipment. Farm Bureau and several manufacturers’ representatives opposed the bill, arguing that existing memorandums of understanding already provide farmers access to parts, diagnostics, and repair information, and warning that broader software access could increase emissions tampering and safety risks. Supporters, including repair advocates, a legislator, and a farmer representative, argued that the MOUs are not binding, that farmers need enforceable repair rights to avoid costly delays during critical harvest periods, and that owners should be able to repair equipment they bought without dealer lock-in. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on bills to limit or eliminate “grab-and-go” alcohol sales at large venues, including House Bill 325 and Senate Bill 225. Union workers from Fenway Park and the TD Garden described self-checkout alcohol kiosks as creating public safety and compliance problems, including underage access, over-serving, theft, and difficulty monitoring intoxication in crowded settings. They said workers are often understaffed and bear discipline when violations occur. In contrast, the Boston Red Sox and Aramark defended the supervised self-checkout model, saying it speeds service, is widely used, and operates with multiple layers of supervision, training, and regulatory oversight; they said they had not received violation notices and that any incidents are isolated. Senator Edwards also testified in support of House Bill 369, aimed at restricting marketing of certain harsh cosmetic products to children, and in support of the grab-and-go bill. She argued that children should not be targeted with products containing toxic chemicals and that alcohol service should remain supervised by trained staff to protect consumers and jobs. Senator Collins and other legislators also spoke in favor of restricting grab-and-go alcohol service, citing concerns about underage drinking and overconsumption. The hearing additionally included a separate bill on Sunday morning alcohol service, with Representatives Scanlon and Lewis arguing for allowing sales beginning at 8 a.m. on Sundays rather than 10 a.m., but that bill was only discussed briefly and no action was taken.

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• last legislative funding, the Department of Corrections received an $84 million appropriation for the HVAC
• , excuse me, an $80 million for the HVAC expansion, renovation, not expansion, improvement of the HVAC
• So that extension of that contract is for the full design of both the HVAC and the facade replacement
• Excuse me, an $80 million for the HVAC expansion, renovation, not expansion, improvement of the HVAC
• The extension of that contract is for the full design of both the HVAC and the facade replacement.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first reorganized by electing Representative Hart as House co-chair and Senator Douglas as Senate co-chair by acclamation, then approved the December 10 minutes. It then took up deferred and routine contract items, beginning with a Council on Postsecondary Education item that was withdrawn after staff explained the contract had been canceled and should not have come before the committee because the granting authority, not CPE, was issuing it. The committee next reviewed a Department for Local Government contract tied to an Eastern Kentucky flood recovery housing project in Jackson. Members questioned the high per-unit cost and whether renovation was more expensive than new construction. Staff explained the cost included acquisition of an existing downtown building and needed water and sewer infrastructure upgrades, and said developable land was limited in the area. With no motion to object, the contract was allowed to move forward. The committee then considered Kentucky Transportation Cabinet professional services contracts for highway design work. Members asked about the size of the contracts and how much of the available funding is typically used; staff said the contracts are two-year agreements, that the prior cycle reached close to $2 million per contract, and that this year’s limits were reduced because less money is available in the Highway Plan. The committee also approved a PSC amendment contract for the Bridging Kentucky program after staff explained the $150 hourly loaded rate was within the normal range for consultants. Both Transportation Cabinet items were approved without objection. Finally, the committee heard a Kentucky Communications Network Authority contract for an $85,000 study of the dark fiber market. Members asked what dark fiber is, why the study was needed, whether there was coordination with the Office of Broadband Development, and whether existing service meant there was already a market. KCNA said dark fiber is unused fiber that local providers can light to deliver service, that the study was needed because the contractor said no market existed while ISPs said demand exists, and that the report would help both KCNA oversight and broadband development planning. The contract was reviewed without objection.

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• increased funds for hazardous material inspectors, electrical staff, plumbing inspectors, boiler staff, HVAC
• electrical staff, plumbing staff,<00:44:17.200> boiler<00:44:17.520> staff,<00:44:18.040> HVAC
• <00:44:18.640> staff<00:44:19.000> and staff, boiler staff, HVAC staff and staff, boiler
• staff, HVAC staff and building<00:44:19.480> code<00:44:20.120> enforcement.

Keywords: 958, all

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• people don't want to have to take an exam over Processed piping if they're going to be doing just HVAC
• actually make it easier for people who want to get into specific parts of the trade So yes, there is an HVAC
• There's an HVAC unlimited.
• industry that not every mechanical and electrical engineer is gonna know the difference between a HVAC

Keywords: 914, all

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• For example, we used a significant portion of our ESSER funding toward replacing HVAC systems in two
• funding significant portion of our Esser funding toward<00:14:32.120> replacing<00:14:32.600> HVAC
• /c><00:14:33.399> systems<00:14:33.759> in<00:14:33.959> two toward replacing HVAC
• systems in two toward replacing HVAC systems in two schools<00:14:35.040> it<00:14:35.199>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:05 HB 537 Discussion 00:00:40 HB 537 Vote 00:02:45 HJR 34 Discussion 00:03:30 HJR 34 Vote 00:07:45 HJR 30 Discussion 00:08:30 HJR 30 Vote 00:10:25 HJR 32 Discussion 00:11:00 HJR 32 Vote 00:41:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee took up several measures related to appropriations and school facilities. House Bill 537 was explained as a technical fix to Kentucky’s opioid abatement settlement framework so the state can accept funds from national bankruptcy settlements under the allocation structure now used by the courts; the bill was supported by the Attorney General’s office and local government groups and received a favorable recommendation. House Joint Resolution 34 authorized release of previously appropriated KCTCS funds for three projects, and members discussed whether KCTCS facilities could be used more broadly for community needs such as public health, workforce, and other services. KCTCS officials said they were open to that idea, and the resolution also received a favorable recommendation. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning the Waters program and release of funds for projects that had remained in design, was adopted by committee substitute and passed favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Joint Resolution 32, which concerns school facility gap funding for districts with low bonding capacity. The chair and sponsor explained that the General Assembly had previously asked the auditor and Blue & Co. to analyze district data because of disputes over project costs and bonding capacity. Superintendents from Marion County, Augusta Independent, Williamstown, and Walton Verona described their projects and financial constraints. Marion County and Augusta argued that full gap funding is necessary for new school or multipurpose facility projects that cannot be phased in; Augusta emphasized its old building stock, high poverty rate, and the need for a gymnasium/multipurpose space used for school and community functions. Williamstown described a STEM center and field expansion, saying the project would be delayed for years without full funding. Walton Verona described rapid growth, overcrowding, and an intermediate school project that had risen sharply in cost from the original estimate. Members asked questions about the accuracy of cost estimates and the scope of the projects, including why some estimates differed from the auditor’s figures and whether the funding requests covered only parts of larger phased plans. The testimony generally supported full funding for the listed districts, with the districts arguing that the projects are necessary for safe, modern learning environments and that local tax effort has already been substantial. Each of the measures considered during the meeting was reported out favorably, with the chair voting no on the resolutions and bills before the committee.

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• Specifically, the HVAC, um, and the project um is $6.2 million.
• Specifically, the HVAC, um, and the project um is $6.2 million.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met without a quorum at first, so it did not approve minutes and instead heard agency capital requests. The Education and Labor Cabinet presented a $6.2 million reauthorization for renovation of the Charles W. McDow Center for the Blind in Louisville, which serves blind and visually impaired individuals through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The project would update mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Members asked about the number of students served and the facility’s location; the cabinet said it would follow up on the enrollment figure and explained that prior funding had been redirected to expanded services for people with disabilities and employment needs. The Kentucky Department of Education then presented its request to replace the SEEK system, the state’s primary school funding formula and calculation platform. Officials said the current in-house system dates to about 2008 and is increasingly difficult to maintain, especially as legislative changes require complex recalculations. They explained that a prior vendor contract was terminated after change orders and cost overruns made the project unworkable; the original contract was about $2.8 million, and the proposed change order would have more than doubled that amount. KDE said it is seeking additional funding while also trying to recover the prior vendor’s work product so it can potentially reuse parts of the code and proceed in modules if necessary. Members questioned the cost, the statewide role of SEEK, and whether state staff familiar with the system would be involved in any new procurement. KDE officials said they had already assigned internal staff and a project manager to the earlier RFP process and would do so again. They also noted that SEEK calculations, tax calculations, and attendance data all feed into the system, making it critical for accurate and timely district payments and data requests. The meeting ended with no votes taken, and the chair announced the next meeting would be held the following Tuesday, the 27th, at 10:00 a.m. in the same room.

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• And some of the capital allocations, oftentimes the facilities will have HVAC systems or kitchens or
• Their roofs are leaking, their HVAC systems have failed, and they're just barely keeping up.
• series of, you know, a few levy programs, maybe address the building envelope and the roof in one, the HVAC

Summary: The Capital Budget Committee heard presentations from the Department of Commerce, the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), and a consultant on the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) study. Commerce officials described their agency’s role in housing, energy, local government, broadband, and other capital programs, and reported on a $5 million pilot under Senate Bill 5200 that used trusted community messengers and technical assistance to help historically excluded organizations prepare for capital funding. They said 18 organizations received direct support and 79 smaller projects were also funded, but emphasized that statutory match rules, reimbursement-based payments, site-control requirements, insurance and audit costs, and extensive contracting rules remain major barriers. Commerce outlined efforts to expand outreach, digital modernization, internal contracting improvements, tribal MOUs, and innovation centers, and members asked about small business support, housing program placement, and outreach to Eastern Washington and communities of color. RCO described its grant programs for recreation, conservation, education, and salmon/orca recovery, and reviewed equity work done before and after a 2021-23 proviso. The agency had already created a small-communities carve-out in youth athletic facilities, piloted stipends for advisory committee members, and reduced match requirements where allowed. Under the proviso, RCO completed an equity review and a planning program that funded 54 projects across 34 counties, with many applicants being new or long-absent grantees. Staff said the review led to changes in scoring criteria, clearer application guidance, more objective data measures, expanded technical assistance, and targeted community engagement. Members asked about application burden, project sizes, outreach, and how the agency is broadening participation and representation on advisory committees. The final presentation summarized a planning study on SCAP, which examined rising construction costs, fragmented grant programs, local funding barriers, and uneven district capacity. The report recommended nine major changes, including stronger planning support, a new minor-modernization category, a mechanism to use unused funds more quickly, an education-specification prototype, a SCAP enhancement program for low-capacity districts, acceptance of non-SCAP funds, phased modernization, streamlined D-form and reimbursement processes, and revisions to the SCAP formula to better account for grade-band differences, enrollment projections, and regional cost factors. Additional recommendations included ongoing monitoring and evaluation, facilities-impact reviews, matching SCAP increases to construction-cost inflation, earlier locking of funding estimates, flexible program spaces, and updated statewide building-condition assessments. No votes were taken during the meeting.

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• present SB 222, the Heat Pump Access Act, which will make cost-saving heat pump, water heater, and HVAC
• Heat pumps are a highly efficient, zero-pollution option for HVAC systems and water heaters that make
• Replacing a fossil fuel HVAC or water pump system... ...significantly lower energy bills.
• Sheet Metal Workers are the skilled HVAC technicians designing, sizing, installing, and maintaining the
• Sheet metal workers are the skilled HVAC technicians designing, sizing, installing, and maintaining the

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're working on how to stretch the work on our fleets, our HVAC, our tech, all those sort of things,
• We're working on how to stretch the work on our fleets, our HVAC, our tax, all those sort of things,
• and just no capital investment. on our fleets our HVAC our techs all those sort of things and just no
• I know three aides, one teacher, half of the mechanic, HVAC, when I'm reading this frozen tax rate and

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard the January 2026 follow-up to the special audit of the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The auditor’s contractor reported that the board had implemented or was in the process of implementing most of the 28 recommendations from the 2024 audit, but three remained unimplemented: resolving complaints within 180 days and two open meeting law recommendations. The follow-up also identified new concerns about outdated or incomplete public disciplinary records and the lack of a complete public records request log and response procedures. Committee members pressed the board on open meeting compliance, complaint delays, transparency, and lobbying activities, while the executive director said the board had adopted new policies, added staff and investigators, created an intake committee, improved complaint prioritization, and was transitioning to a new licensing platform. She also said the board had ended broad subpoenas, improved conflict-of-interest tracking, and was working to formalize its practices in rule. The committee did not take a vote or other formal action in the transcript provided. The committee then received the Arizona school district financial risk analysis for January 2026. The Auditor General’s office reported that the number of highest-risk districts increased from two to nine, and districts approaching the highest-risk category increased from seven to nine. The presentation explained the financial risk measures used, common risk patterns among the highest-risk districts, and the district action plans posted on the report website. Tucson Unified School District was used as an example of a highest-risk district, and Scottsdale Unified as an approaching-highest-risk district. Members asked about declining enrollment, reserve balances, negative fund balances, and the use of capital monies for operations. Sierra Vista Unified School District then presented its response to being identified as financially at risk. The superintendent said she had recently taken over and was implementing a turnaround plan that included a school closure, staffing reductions through attrition, spending freezes, tighter purchase controls, a three-year sustainable spending plan, and efforts to stabilize enrollment through outreach, customer-service changes, and alternative program offerings. She also said the district was redirecting some capital assistance to operations, renegotiating contracts, and improving communication with families and staff. Committee members questioned the district about declining enrollment, instructional spending, school safety, academic performance, and whether the action plan adequately addressed those issues. No formal vote or action was taken on the school district item in the transcript provided.

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• We've redone the entire HVAC throughout the hospital, upgraded that, and did that all with money that
• Where those things have gone on, right now, one of those is some HVAC projects going on.
• facility in Lawton That's only a 23-year-old facility, and I think we're on re iteration for dealing with HVAC
• We redid some HVAC. It's sold for about 15 years ago, 12 to 15 years ago.

Keywords: 914, all

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• My identity does not impact my expertise in HVAC or my ability to create effective learning environments
• Like to say I really teach problem-solving with a minor in HVAC.
• If I only wanted money, I'm arguably in a good position to do so, as I am an HVAC business owner in Texas
• clearly and network and way of shaking babies and kissing hands have served me far more than my sheer HVAC

Bills: SB37, SB1489, SB452, SB724, SB1067, SB1741, SB1273

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, faculty governance, decision-making, transparency, public meetings, department head, employment approval, public institutions, institutional oversight, education, funding, accountability, state budget, school performance, employment, Texas legislation

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• The improvements again I would say are like our HVAC system replacement with that.
• The improvements again I would say are like our HVAC system replacement with that.
• The improvements again I would say are like our HVAC system replacement with that.
• The improvements again I would say are like our HVAC system replacement with that.
• The improvements again I would say are like our HVAC system replacement with that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is for upgrades to HVAC controls and boiler replacement.
• This is for HVAC maintenance and repair services across the Pulaski Technical College campus.

Summary: The subcommittee reviewed multiple methods of finance and construction items, including projects for Arkansas State University, Black River Technical College, UAMS, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and UCA. The UAPB Allied Health and Sciences Building appeared both as a method of finance and as an alternative delivery construction project, with East Harding Construction selected and AMR Architects as designer. Members approved the methods of finance, the alternative delivery project, and several discretionary grants, including Department of Health grants for a heart attack center designation and community health worker training, and DHS grants related to homeless services, behavioral health transition support, and an enabling technology pilot. The committee then reviewed service contracts, including RFQs, construction-related contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and a large number of out-of-state and in-state contracts. Testimony focused heavily on DHS staffing and state hospital contracts, the Arkansas State Police seatbelt survey, AEDC’s lithium supply chain analysis, and Shared Administrative Services’ new SuccessFactors performance-management contract. Members asked detailed questions about contract nursing costs, turnover, hiring timelines, and whether some contracts were being renewed or amended beyond their original projected costs. DHS and Veterans Affairs officials explained staffing shortages, retention incentives, and the use of contract labor as a supplement to state employees. Several contracts drew scrutiny and were held for further review. Representative Wardlaw raised concerns about projected costs and repeated amendments on the Department of Education security contract and on DHS staffing contracts, arguing that some had exceeded their original projected totals. The committee voted to hold contracts 5, 7, and 8 until Friday, while adopting the remaining contracts. The meeting ended after informational reports on service contract amendments without material change, executed contracts, and emergency procurements were presented, with no further business before adjournment.

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• This is for upgrades to HVAC controls and boiler replacement.
• This is for HVAC maintenance and repair services across the Pulaski Technical College campus.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• I've been in the hospital with a person that was in custody or in crisis and not once did I call the HVAC
• I've been in the hospital with a person that was in custody or in crisis and not once did I call the HVAC

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ARE KEY ISSUES WITHIN THE LOCKING SYSTEM AND FENCE SYSTEM SUCH AS INTRUSION AND SYSTEMS PLUMBING AND HVAC
• THIS INCLUDES THE CHILLER CONTROLS, PIPING, AND RELATED HVAC WORK.

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• This request funds the hidden, but critical work, roofs, windows, and HVAC needed to renew and extend
• critical work, roofs, hidden, but critical work, roofs, windows<00:01:39.120> and<00:01:39.240> HVAC
• needed<00:01:40.800> to<00:01:40.880> renew<00:01:41.240> and windows and HVAC
• needed to renew and windows and HVAC needed to renew and extend<00:01:41.600> the<00:01:41.680
• When a roof fails or an HVAC system goes offline, it doesn't just damage the building, it displaces students

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Sure — we have carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, and every one of our facilities where Ingram
• 00:15:12.560> um<00:15:13.360> have<00:15:13.600> carpentry,<00:15:14.240> HVAC
• ,<00:15:15.199> plumbing >> sure um have carpentry, HVAC, plumbing >> sure um
• have carpentry, HVAC, plumbing and<00:15:16.000> electrical<00:15:17.040> and<00:15:17.760
• And just think of one instance: HVAC.

Keywords: 924, joint, all