Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPBZyksjCCw, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:27 Introduction of Distinguished Veteran H.B. Detherage 03:13 HB 502 Discussion 15:26 HB 502 Vote 24:54 SB 27 Discussion 28:02 SB 27 Vote 29:11 HB 562 Discussion 31:12 HB 562 Vote 33:48 HB 636 Discussion 35:53 HB 636 Vote 39:01, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0S5LaLtTzk, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 01:26 HB 283 Discussion: 03:35 HB 283 Roll Call Vote: 04:50 HB 517 Discussion: 05:51 HB 517 Roll Call Vote: 09:56 SB 6 Discussion: 11:00 SB 6 Roll Call Vote: 33:57 HCR 94 Discussion: 35:08 HCR 94 Roll Call Vote: 36:38, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ise45cSa18M, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:11 HB 43 Discussion: 01:55 HB 43 Roll Call Vote: 16:57 HB 133 Discussion: 23:41 HB 133 Roll Call Vote: 25:00 HB 388 Discussion: 27:57 HB 388 Roll Call Vote: 30:11 HB 186 Discussion: 32:34 HB 186 Roll Call vote: 34:30, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS6Np8xJgqk, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:22 HB 309 Discussion: 01:53 HB 309 Roll Call Vote: 12:28 HB 350 Discussion: 14:02 HB 350 Roll Call Vote: 15:51 HB 370 Discussion: 16:54 HB 370 Roll Call Vote: 23:50 HB 494 Discussion: 25:12 HB 494 Roll Call Vote: 27:31, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJurd-XpqR0, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:22 HB 307 Discussion: 02:05 HB 307 Roll Call Vote: 03:51 HB 380 Discussion: 04:57 HB 380 Roll Call Vote: 06:50 HB 170 Discussion: 08:12 HB 170 Roll Call Vote: 12:20 HB 474 Discussion: 13:49 HB 474 Roll Call Vote: 20:48, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfbdVk07O24, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:17 HB 372 Discussion: 01:36 HB 372 Roll Call Vote: 06:37 HB 114 Discussion: 07:38 HB 114 Roll Call Vote: 14:48 HB 377 Discussion: 17:30 HB 377 Roll Call Vote: 24:37 HB 453 Discussion: 26:24 HB 453 Roll Call Vote: 35:45, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxKsilIUODU, 2026-06-21T07:16:59+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 02:24 SB 100 Discussion: 04:08 SB 100 Roll Call Vote: 18:36 HB 92 Discussion: 21:11 HB 92 Roll Call Vote: 34:01 HB 240 Discussion: 35:51 HB 240 Roll Call Vote: 42:39 HJR 5 Discussion: 43:39 HJR 5 Roll Call Vote: 45:32, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF-NQdWEraI, 2026-06-21T07:16:59+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:16 SCR 20 Discussion: 01:40 SCR 20 Roll Call Vote: 03:37 SB 43 Discussion: 04:11 SB 43 Roll Call Vote: 07:10 SB 45 Discussion: 07:43 SB 45 Roll Call Vote: 39:24 SB 100 Discussion: 42:34 SB 100 Roll Call Vote: 46:35, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• All in favor vote aye. All opposed vote nay. The ayes have it. We need to do the title.
• vote I uh all oppos vote nay<00:04:50.240> the<00:04:50.479> eyes<00:04:50.840> have
• Chair Flanery, vote.
• Chair Flanery, vote.
• I'd like to record my attendance, a yes vote on 744, and a yes vote on Senate Bill 10. Thank you.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:05 Roll Call 00:13 HB 7 Passover discussion 02:45 HB 490 Passover 03:22 HB 744 Discussion 04:08 HB 744 Vote 08:25 SB 10 Discussion 10:25 SB 10 Vote 12:03 SB 25 Discussion 14:30 SB 25 Vote 16:54 Adjournment 19:47, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Local Government met with a quorum present and began with roll call and a brief introduction of a page, William Huffman, a fifth grader from Lexington. The chair announced that House Bill 7 and House Bill 490 would not be considered that day, with HB 7 described by its sponsor as a housing-related proof-of-concept measure that needed more interim study before returning next session. The committee then heard House Bill 744, sponsored by Representative Richard White, with testimony from Brown County officials. The bill would allow counties to pay routine vendors electronically under a standing order, while still requiring appropriate signatures, to address delayed mail delivery, lost checks, and check-washing concerns. The committee substitute and title amendment were both adopted, and the bill received favorable expression to pass the House floor by roll call vote. Senate Bill 10 was presented by Senator Robbie Mills with support from representatives of the sheriff, firefighters, police chiefs, and cities organizations. The bill would enhance retiree health benefits for CERS career retirees by better aligning the subsidy with under-65 health costs. Members voiced support, including one member explaining a yes vote based on the bill’s benefit to retirees, and the committee voted favorably with a title amendment adopted. Senate Bill 25 was then heard from Senator Mills as part of broader housing legislation; it would expand the use of industrial revenue bonds for large multifamily housing projects of at least 48 units to help address Kentucky’s housing shortage. The committee approved the bill with favorable expression, and at the end members who had arrived late recorded attendance and votes before the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I urge a favorable vote it so clearly.
• Uh thank you, my vote. Thank you.
• >> May I briefly explain my vote? Yes. >> May I briefly explain my vote? Yes.
• So, I proudly vote yes today.
• with 10 yes votes, one no vote, two with 10 yes votes, one no vote, two passes,<00:57:05.040>

Keywords: 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:05 - Discussion of 26RS HB 418 21:23 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 418 22:40 - Discussion of 26RS HB 611 26:00 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 611 26:52 - Discussion of 26RS HB 598 51:25 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 598, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Families and Children met to consider three bills. House Bill 418, relating to domestic violence and child custody, was presented by Rep. Neimus with testimony from ZeroV and Greenhouse 17. The bill, as amended by a committee substitute, would require courts to prioritize family violence in custody decisions, create a rebuttable presumption against unsupervised visitation and custody after two or more acts of domestic violence, require certain offenders to complete parenting or intervention programs before unsupervised contact, require training for paid supervised visitation providers and parenting coordinators, and ensure victim advocates are available in protective order hearings. Members discussed the two-incident threshold, the definition of domestic violence under Kentucky law, fiscal impact, and whether the bill adequately addresses severity and context; the bill passed 14-0 with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 611, also on domestic relations, presented by Rep. Dietz with support from ZeroV. The committee substitute would create a 10-year interpersonal protective order upon conviction for certain felony assaults, sexual offenses, and stalking involving family members, unmarried couples, or dating partners, and would expand reporting requirements related to domestic violence data, legal representation in protective order hearings, and child dependency/neglect/family violence data. Testimony emphasized improved tracking of cases and survivor safety. The bill passed the committee 14-0 with favorable expression. Finally, House Bill 598, relating to guardian ad litem and other appointed counsel, was presented by Rep. Dietz with testimony from Kentucky Youth Advocates. The bill, titled the Family Representation and Advocacy Act, would reorganize how legal representation is provided in child welfare cases by creating a Family Representation and Advocacy Commission under the Supreme Court, allowing the department to hire staff attorneys or contract with private attorneys, nonprofits, law school clinics, and social workers, and aiming to improve quality, accountability, compensation, and support. Testimony cited high caseloads, low compensation, attorney turnover, and delays in foster care cases. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 14-0 with favorable expression.

Transcript Highlights:

• I explain my vote. I'm going to pass for now.
• I'm ready to vote for that bill.'
• I'm ready to vote for that bill.'

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:04 Introduction of Guests 00:54 HB 640 Discussion 01:15 HB 640 Roll Call Vote 05:16 HB 641 Discussion 06:11 HB 641 Roll Call Vote 11:49 HB 790 Discussion 12:47 HB 790 Roll Call Vote 14:23 Chair Comments regarding SB 89 16:04, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up House Bills 640, 641, and 790. HB 640 would authorize the Energy and Environment Cabinet to adopt regulations to control invasive non-native plant species, with testimony focusing on the threat posed by species such as callery pear/Bradford pear to native plants, forest health, and the economy. Members asked whether the bill itself would ban Bradford pears; the sponsor clarified that it would not directly ban them, but would give the cabinet regulatory authority. The bill received a favorable expression by roll call. HB 641 addressed coal combustion byproducts, explaining that the bill would help preserve landfill space by allowing these materials to be reused as special waste in places such as abandoned strip mines or underground mines, and would clarify that reclaimed land could qualify for agricultural use such as pasture, hay, or crop production. Members raised concerns about groundwater and runoff; the sponsor and another member argued that placing the material under cover would reduce exposure compared with open piles currently sitting at power plants. After discussion, the bill passed with favorable expression, with a few members passing on the vote. HB 790, as amended by committee substitute, was described as substantially narrowed from its original form. The substitute removed setback requirements and instead required construction certificate holders for solar merchant electric generating facilities to report federal and state incentives used for siting, construction, and operation, with the cabinet compiling and submitting an annual report to the General Assembly. The committee approved the substitute and the bill passed with favorable expression. At the end of the meeting, members were also reminded of a later TVA energy update meeting and the chair noted ongoing work on Senate Bill 89, with possible future action and a special meeting if revised language is ready.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWWcmQq2Gls, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:10 HB771 Discussion 02:45 HB771 Vote 14:40 SB139 Discussion 16:18 SB139 Vote 20:59 HB727 Discussion 22:31 HB727 Vote 24:21, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mreuBHLrHTc, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:01 SB29 Discussion 00:45 SB29 Vote 02:23 HB357 Discussion 03:50 HB357 Vote 14:34 HB554 Discussion 15:53 HB554 Vote 20:34, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxoRNF8J9_E, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:12 HB220 Discussion 02:28 HB220 Vote 06:36 HB256 Discussion 07:50 HB256 Vote 17:05 HB371 Discussion 18:44 HB371 Vote 22:41, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Riley. >> Representative Sharp. >> Explain my vote.
• >> Explain my vote, please. >> Explain my vote, please.
• >> explain my vote. >> explain my vote. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm.
• >> explain my vote. >> explain my vote. >> Yes,<00:48:44.079> ma'am.
• >> may I explain my vote? >> may I explain my vote? >> Yes. >> Yes.

Keywords: 00:00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:25 - Discussion of 26RS HB 689 00:15:15 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 689 00:17:02 - Discussion of 26RS HB 407 00:45:40 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 407 00:49:25 - Discussion of 26RS HB 713 00:55:50 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 713 00:56:54 - Discussion of 26RS HB 676 01:06:42 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 676 01:08:43 - Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 689, which would authorize Kentucky to seek federal approval for a Medicaid state-directed payment program for physician and non-physician professional services delivered through qualifying hospital-affiliated groups, beginning in 2026. Rep. Amy Neighbors and witnesses from Owensboro Health and St. Elizabeth Healthcare said the bill would bring in about $29 million in new federal Medicaid dollars without using general fund money, help retain physicians, support rural and underserved access, and tie payments to quality metrics. Witnesses described staffing shortages, rising costs, and the need to sustain services such as OB care, primary care, and preventive outpatient services. After questions about how the funding would work and whether private practices were included, the committee voted on the bill and passed it with favorable expression. The committee then moved to House Bill 407, as substituted, which would streamline Kentucky’s certificate-of-need process. Rep. Marianne Proctor and supporters from the Pacific Legal Foundation and the Institute for Justice said the bill would not repeal CON but would modernize a system they described as outdated and overly restrictive, citing national trends toward reform and arguing that Kentucky’s process has changed little since the 1970s. They said the substitute added language requiring the cabinet to contact a dominant provider when needed for data to make CON determinations. Mark Gilfoil, speaking in opposition for St. Elizabeth Healthcare, argued that CON is not a barrier to care in Northern Kentucky and said the bill would weaken the process by limiting who can request hearings, present evidence, and appeal decisions, effectively giving applicants control and making approvals nearly automatic. He said St. Elizabeth serves as a safety-net hospital for low-income and publicly insured patients and warned the bill could harm that role. Members questioned both sides about the appeal process, the definition of safety-net hospitals, and whether the bill could increase facilities and create waste or abuse. The discussion was still ongoing when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:20:37.760> yes part of the bill does and I vote yes part of the bill does and I vote yes
• Thank you. vote thank you all I spent a lot of time vote thank you all I spent a lot of time in<01:19
• <01:26:00.520> I moer um I'm going to explain my vote I moer um I'm going to explain my vote
• Okay, House Bill 616 passes with 11 yes votes, 4 no votes, and no passes. Thank you.
• second to record a few other votes second to record a few other votes representative<01:27:07.800

Keywords: 00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:37 Discussion of 25RS HB 392 00:03:10 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 392 00:04:20 Discussion of 25RS HB 580 00:13:28 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 580 00:14:54 Discussion of 25RS HB 688 00:18:40 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 688 00:21:40 Discussion of 25RS HB 16 01:19:44 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 16 01:27:32 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 392, sponsored by Representative Proctor, which would help the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities pay for emergency medical and psychiatric services provided to patients outside state facilities when those facilities cannot meet their needs. Proctor described it as a continuing improvement bill to address payment issues for services delivered at community-based facilities. The bill received no substantive opposition in the meeting and passed the committee with favorable expression by a vote of 15 yes, 0 no, and 1 pass. The committee then considered House Bill 580, presented by Representative Kim Moser and Elena Sweezy, which tightens oversight of peer support specialists. The bill was described as building on House Bill 505 from the prior year by reinstating supervision requirements, adding parameters around group sizes, creating a pathway for temporary peer support specialists to become fully registered after nine months, and addressing Medicaid reimbursement and accountability concerns. Members asked about reimbursement; the sponsor said Medicaid was okay with the bill and that commercial insurance coverage would be up to insurers. Representative Fleming emphasized the need for stronger financial oversight of the peer support code. The committee adopted a substitute and title amendment, then passed the bill with favorable expression. House Bill 688 was then heard, with Representative Bratcher explaining that it addresses two issues: preventing fraud in nurse licensure by giving the Kentucky Board of Nursing more discretion to review out-of-state credentials, and expanding school authority to administer certain emergency medications. He said the bill changes the board’s authority from “shall” to “may” so it can verify transcripts, curricula, accreditation, and exam passage. During discussion, Representative Sharp explained his yes vote by noting the bill also adds rescue medications such as glucagon and Solu-Cortef and allows prescribed emergency medications for known conditions in schools. The committee passed the bill with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 16, which would leave decisions about adding fluoride to drinking water to local governing bodies rather than maintaining a state mandate. Supporters, including Representative David Hale, Dr. Jack Call, and Cindy Batson, argued that fluoridation should be a local choice and raised concerns about cost, potential health risks, and the precautionary principle. Opponents, including Dr. Steve Robertson of the Kentucky Dental Association, defended fluoridation as beneficial for preventing tooth decay and warned that local removal decisions could increase Medicaid costs and may not reflect the broader public interest. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote on House Bill 16 in the excerpt.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfVEKt_tNMI, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00:00 ROLL CALL 00:00:07 HB 442 DISCUSSION 00:02:14 HB 442 VOTE 00:03:19 HB 446 DISCUSSION 00:05:13 HB 446 VOTE 00:08:10 HB 455 DISCUSSION 00:09:44 HB 455 VOTE 00:12:14 HJR 76 DISCUSSION 00:14:01 HJR 76 VOTE 00:57:14, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnVlQw0NR1A, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:40 Intro 01:14 SB 277 Discussion 02:17 SB 277 Roll Call Vote 06:20 SB 226 Discussion 07:10 SB 226 Roll Call Vote 13:53 SB 192 Discussion 14:29 SB 192 Roll Call Vote 17:28 SR 46 Discussion 17:57 SR 46 Roll Call Vote 24:55, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhx_Pr8i3sk, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00:00 ROLL CALL 00:00:09 HB 64 DISCUSSION 00:10:13 HB 64 VOTE 00:12:18 HB 115 DISCUSSION 00:14:12 HB 115 VOTE 00:26:32 HB 373 DISCUSSION 00:28:51 HB 373 VOTE 00:53:34 HJR 69 DISCUSSION 00:56:17 HJR 69 VOTE 01:13:32, 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