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• Louis, and Cuchetting counties.
• 34th year as a Lake County Commissioner. 34th year as a Lake County Commissioner.
• I'm from Cooch County. Uh, Cooch County Commissioner.
• I'm from Cooch County. Uh Ricky Roach. I'm from Cooch County.
• Uh, committee members, my name is Terry Snyder, County Commissioner, Itasca County.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1012, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the author moved the bill to be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill. The amendment, adopted on a voice vote, changed the timing for public input in trail planning, removed language on decommissioning trails, and combined the measure with another ATV-fee bill. The author said the bill would unify ATV trail signage policy statewide, align statute with DNR best practices, and not affect the forest trail inventory, existing ATV-accessible miles, or hunting exemptions. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of the Minnesota Public Lands Coalition, tribal officials from the Max Band and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a retired DNR conservation officer, a retired wildlife manager, and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, argued the bill would better protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas, improve transparency and tribal consultation, and make trail planning and enforcement more workable. The EQB said the amended bill’s rulemaking timeline was more workable, and the DNR described its existing multi-step trail review and consultation process. Opponents, including ATV Minnesota, county commissioners from northern counties, and a representative of the Minnesota Trappers Association, argued the bill would burden or restrict existing trail systems, increase costs, and threaten tourism and local economies. They said current trail development already involves DNR and local review, and that the bill could reduce access for riders, trappers, and other users. In member questions, the author and a Minnesota Association of Townships representative said the bill was intended to codify DNR best practices and bring local governments into the process earlier, while confirming that hunting exemptions were not removed.

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• and down in Bear County, um, Rings a bell.
• Counties adjacent to those counties can also adopt fire codes.
• Uh, categories, uh, where cities and counties, uh, while cities and counties will still be able to maintain
• Uh, our budgets, every county that, every county out there, but certainly my members, we put our, our
• County. So about the same for you?

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• counting on the county to deliver.
• I'm a county am Jody Brennan.
• Counties do not. under these amendments. Counties do not.
• counties can’t.
• counties can’t.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So whether it's the new Fleming County Elementary or the Harrison County High School that Dr.
• of Marion County. >> I'm Jesse Bacon, Superintendent of Bullitt County. >> John Ser, Superintendent,
• Whitley County.
• couple other things about Willie County couple other things about Willie County I<00:43:33.040><
• , Lawrence County, Lawrence County, our<00:48:24.400> voters<00:48:25.680> twice<00

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met for an information-gathering session and opened by clarifying that the subcommittee would not be voting on budget requests. Because there was no quorum at first, the committee did not take up approval amendments. The first presentation focused on a budget request to incentivize national certification for school social workers and school psychologists. Rep. Vanessa Gracal, along with Amy Oats and Leslie Gilpin, argued for a $500,000 annual appropriation to provide $2,000 salary supplements to nationally certified school social workers and school psychologists working primarily in their certification areas. They said the stipend would help recruit and retain professionals amid shortages, noted that current Kentucky certification numbers are low, and explained the rigorous certification and renewal requirements. In response to questions, they said there is currently no appropriation for this purpose in HB 500 and none they were aware of in HB 6 in 2024. The next topic was school facility funding needs, led by Rep. Bob McCool, Johnson County Superintendent Tom Cochran, Commissioner of Education Robert Fletcher, and other district representatives. They described the “gap funding” issue for school construction projects that had already started before COVID-era inflation sharply increased costs. Johnson County and Harrison County were highlighted as examples of districts that had already committed local funds, passed nickel taxes, and begun construction but now need additional state support to finish projects. Speakers emphasized that many projects were audited and approved, that the state has already funded about half of the gap, and that roughly $130 million more is being sought in HB 500 to complete the remaining work. They stressed that unfinished projects would leave districts with half-built schools and that completing them would bring long-term savings and better facilities for students. The committee then turned to testimony from KASA representatives on the impacts of HB 500 as introduced. The witnesses discussed the importance of school psychology and school social work certification, the benefits of advanced training for student services, and the need to recognize and support highly qualified staff. A member asked whether HB 500 or HB 6 included an appropriation for the certification stipend, and the witnesses answered no. The meeting also included a motion to approve the minutes from the prior meeting once a quorum was present, and the minutes were approved by voice vote.

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• we're adding an eighth county.
• That would be La Paz County.
• seven counties.
• , though last year it was fewer counties.
• Seeing the numbers on the reentry programs in all of the counties, most of the counties, this is an incredibly

Bills: SB1317, SB1655, SB1656, SB1751, SCR1049

Keywords: reentry programs, criminal justice, funding, grants, recidivism, attorney general, jury duty, election worker, Arizona Revised Statutes, temporary appointment, civic duty, family court, professional personnel, parenting time, legal decision-making, evidentiary hearings, child custody, ethical standards, capital punishment, death penalty

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• . 33 of Minnesota's rural counties have what we call county-based purchasers.
• <00:08:46.040> County collective groups of counties.
• County collective groups of counties.
• Counties have the incentive to intervene, and that's why these county-based purchasing counties have
• purchasing counties have county-based purchasing counties have been<00:12:32.240> doing<00:12

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The interview focused on Senate File 3612, which the senator described as “patient-centered care” legislation for Minnesota’s Medicaid and MinnesotaCare programs. He said the bill would remove private insurers and HMOs from administering those public programs, replace them with a state contract for claims processing and administrative services, and shift care coordination directly to primary care clinics, counties, and nonprofits. He argued the current managed-care system creates churn, prior-authorization barriers, and fragmented care, and said providers should manage care rather than insurers. The senator repeatedly cited Connecticut as a model, saying that state moved away from managed care, improved primary care participation, and saved money. He also argued Minnesota’s current system lacks transparency and may be overpaying health plans, pointing to fraud concerns and a past example in which UCare returned money to the state after an overpayment. He said the bill would improve accountability, make fraud easier to detect, and could save taxpayers billions, though he emphasized his main goal was better care rather than savings. On support and prospects, he said the bill has backing from the governor and the American Cancer Society but currently only DFL co-authors. He said he does not expect it to become law this year because the fiscal note and details are still pending, and he does not expect insurance companies to support it. He added that he is open to discussion but sees the insurers as fundamentally opposed. The interview ended with him saying workers in insurance and claims processing should be treated fairly and offered retraining or dislocated-worker support if broader reforms reduce their roles.

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• I'm the IT director for Morrison County, and I'm currently serving as the chair of the Minnesota County
• A recent survey of county IT leaders showed that medium-sized counties such as Morrison and Douglas County
• A recent survey of county IT leaders showed that medium-sized counties such as Morrison and Douglas County
• A recent survey of county IT leaders showed that medium-sized counties such as Morrison and Douglas County
• A recent survey of county IT leaders showed that medium-sized counties such as Morrison and Douglas County

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• COUNTY.
• WHAT EXACTLY IS THE COUNTY COMPTROLLER DUTY WHAT IS THE DUTY OF THE ACCOUNTANT FOR THE COUNTY?
• ON THE ACCOUNT AND FOR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, HEAD COUNTY INVESTOR, HEAD COUNTY AUDITOR,
• AS OTHER COUNTY EMPLOYEES?
• ARE THE COUNTY EMPLOYEES IN THE COUNTY BUDGETS GOING UP MUCH FASTER THAN THE STATE BUDGET?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It wasn't to be brought out here and have county after county after county decide to amend themselves
• c> county have county after county after county have county after county after county decide<00:20
• In the bill right now, can my county, I have two, but Carroll County is the main county that I represent
• In the bill right now, can my county, I have two, but Carroll County is the main county that I represent
• The county have to counties, right?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation, and welcomed guests including the doctor of the day, a Johns Hopkins student, and visiting scouts. The chamber then moved through first-reading introductions of several House bills, including measures on bullying and harassment reporting, the Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act, Baltimore County nuisance actions, parole hearing commission procedures, a blockchain technology task force, and a task force on deed fraud, all of which were referred to standing committees. The main floor action centered on layover bills. Senate Bill 932, concerning social media platforms displaying a user’s usual location, was amended to broaden the protected location reference and to protect participants in the Secretary of State’s address confidentiality program; after discussion about whether minors and child-abuse victims were covered, the amended bill was ordered printed for third reading. Senate Bill 623, creating a premium cigar lounge alcoholic beverage license, drew multiple county-specific amendments. Howard County and Baltimore County amendments sought to give priority to existing local tobacco businesses for the new licenses. Supporters said the changes would protect established local shops from out-of-state entities, while opponents argued the bill should remain statewide and not be amended county by county. A motion to special order the bill failed, and the amendments were adopted before the bill was ordered printed for third reading. Senate Bill 84, on collective bargaining for graduate assistants, also advanced after a committee amendment was adopted. A District 2 amendment was offered to clarify that graduate assistants are employed as teaching, administrative, or research assistants, but the floor leader opposed it, saying the bill’s definition was already clear and the change would create confusion. The minority leader questioned the definition and the relationship between graduate assistants and employees, prompting discussion of collective bargaining as bargaining by employees through representatives. The transcript cuts off before final disposition of that amendment.

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• Does the gentleman from Green County District 130 yield to an inquiry from the lady from Green County
• In my county, Green County, about 19% of our population is on Social Security, MOSERS, or PSRS.
• In my county, Green County, about 19% of our population is on Social Security, Mosures, or PSRS.
• Louis County District 89. Gentleman from St. Louis County District 89. Thank you, Mr.
• Louis County District 89 yield to an inquiry?

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House first approved the journal for the 54th day by roll call vote, 117-5, after a prayer, pledge, and a long series of introductions of guests and school groups. The chamber then took up a motion from the Clay County member to reconsider perfection and adoption of House Committee Substitute for House Bills 3283 and 3306, which was described as a precautionary step to send the bill back for legislative review because of possible conflict with current case law involving arbitration and court jurisdiction. Members supporting the motion said the bill protects first responders and should be tightened up before returning to the floor. The reconsideration motions and the motion to commit the substitute to the Committee on Legislative Review all passed, each by roughly 98-43 or 99-43 votes. The House then considered House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 982, a sex offender registry bill. The sponsor said it would streamline Missouri’s registry by moving to a clearer tier-based system, standardizing who must register, reducing litigation exposure, and aligning state law more closely with federal SORNA requirements. The bill also included language allowing the Department of Mental Health to contract with the Department of Corrections for housing sexually violent predators, plus other technical provisions. After a small technical amendment correcting a typo, members asked about whether the bill would allow offenders to petition off the registry; the sponsor said it would make removal easier for those who meet the tier requirements. The House adopted the substitute 141-4 and then third-read and passed the bill 141-4. The main floor debate centered on House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, which would place before voters a constitutional change aimed at eliminating the state income tax over time and potentially broadening sales and use taxes to replace lost revenue. Supporters argued the proposal would shift Missouri from taxing income to taxing consumption, improve economic development, help attract businesses and workers, and give taxpayers more control over how they are taxed. They repeatedly described the measure as revenue-neutral and emphasized guardrails such as requiring any sales-tax expansion to be tied to income-tax reduction, done in the same legislation, and limited to a five-year window. Opponents argued the plan would raise taxes on most Missourians, especially lower- and middle-income families and seniors on fixed incomes, and would shift costs onto everyday goods and services, health care, and local governments. They also warned it could weaken funding for schools, hospitals, and other public services and noted that many witnesses and constituents opposed the measure. No final vote on the joint resolution was shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• of Audits county annual report.
• So for let's say Teton County, they have a 50/50 suggested match, whereas say a Na County, I believe,
• So for let's say Teton County, they have a 50/50 suggested match, whereas say a Na County, I believe,
• He is with County is uh Luke Thorkelson.
• . and Hot Springs Counties is Wes Allen.

Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019

Keywords: right to repair, digital electronics, consumer protection, embedded software, manufacturers, repair providers, tools and documentation, anti-theft measures, blockchain, financial technology, digital innovation, economic development, select committee, trespass, hunting, land use, public access, wildlife, 916, all

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• But the one constitutional right delegated to cities and counties is the right to zone.
• But the one constitutional right delegated to cities and counties is the right to zone.
• County, this bill mirrors a change made for the County of San Diego District seven years ago by requiring
• Imperial County, where residents face some of the worst air quality in California.
• Finally, we are disappointed that Imperial County and the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• celebrate Denton County Days.
• Denton County is one of the fastest growing counties, not only in Texas, but in the United States.
• Denton County today and every day.
• It should be 4498 by Munoz, relaying to the of additional county courts at the Law Hill Doggo County
• Mideon County and regional government.

Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• We have Superintendent Darrell Taylor from Calhoun County and a buddy Brown from Holmes County and done
• So for pace, it's Washington County. Putnam County is a FAC and Highlands County is harlots.
• So our our staff, our staff on those counties.
• Holmes County, listen. 30 1% of our population pay the ad valorem taxes because we are still a rule county
• the largest town and won't county.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• officials, like county sheriff, county attorney, and so on.
• <00:56:49.200> so county county lines right and so county county lines right and so therefore
• counties, such as Coös County and Belknap County, have a kind of community.
• Um Belnap<01:38:58.400> County, Belnap County, Belnap County, um um um I<01:39:01.840> don't
• see with a county model. see with a county model.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on reviewing and amending draft minutes and then discussing a draft report on SAU consolidation and school administration efficiency. Members first corrected a disputed statement in the minutes about who starts charter schools, and agreed to mark it as disputed. They also noted a donation figure mentioned in the meeting but not reflected in the notes, and then approved the minutes as amended. The committee then reviewed supporting materials, including a Census Bureau education spending table and a 1993 report on eliminating SAUs. The chair argued New Hampshire ranks very high in administrative spending and used that as evidence for reducing administrative costs. Other members pushed back, noting that education costs are largely borne locally and that the committee should stay focused on its charge. Several members also objected to characterizations of SAU boards and to relying heavily on an old report or on the School District Governance Association’s proposal. The draft report itself drew repeated edits. Members objected to language suggesting the testimony from associations was simply that change was not needed, and proposed more neutral wording about concerns over the impacts of changes. There was also disagreement over a proposed model in which a county-level school administrator would be elected; some members said that would be inappropriate and premature, while others argued the committee had not yet fully developed a consolidation model. The discussion ended with a call from some members for more time and for a future joint legislative committee to continue refining any proposal before legislation is introduced.

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• JOHNS COUNTY, PUTNAM COUNTY AND PART OF VOLUSIA. >> Chair McClain: THANK YOU SENATORS.
• CHAIRMAN, SINCE YOU REPRESENT I KNOW THREE COUNTIES BUT ALL OF MARION COUNTY WE WANTED TO MAYBE FOCUS
• SIX WERE COASTAL COUNTIES INCLUDING MIAMI-DADE WITH THE LARGEST PERCENTAGE SIX WERE COASTAL COUNTIES
• EXCEPT FOR LEON AND ALACHUA COUNTY.
• THERE IS A COUNTY/MUNICIPALITY PART, THAT WAS EIGHT COUNTIES THAT HAVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND SHIP

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• funded from the county allocation pool. funded from the county allocation pool.
• Graves County all the way over to Johnson and Floyd County.
• <00:42:05.440> Required Rail Site in Floyd County. Required Rail Site in Floyd County.
• Uh, the next two are Edmonson County at 5.165 million and Perry County at 30 million.
• Both Edmonson County and Perry County were 100% instructional. >> Do I have any questions?

Keywords: 0:00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:54 Approval of Minutes 0:01:08 Information Items 0:03:18 Postsecondary Institutions - UK 0:18:10 Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:30:13 KY Infrastructure Authority 0:37:30 Cabinet for Economic Development 0:52:11 Office of Financial Management 0:59:20 Remaining 2026 Mtg Dates 1:00:49 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the April 27 minutes and then received several informational reports, including University of Kentucky medical equipment purchases, UK’s use of $200 million in Ever funds for a public-private partnership, school district debt issuances, UK’s planned use of construction manager-at-risk delivery on five projects, Kentucky Communications Network Authority capital projects under House Bill 6, and 14 UK lease improvements. Members were told the House Bill 6 item was also being discussed in the Information Technology Oversight Committee and could return later if needed. The main action item was University of Kentucky’s request to approve a $600 million public-private partnership for central plants and utility infrastructure tied to the Chandler expansion. UK said it would shift $200 million from previously authorized restricted funds into the P3, leaving the project financed through private equity and nonprofit debt with no UK or Commonwealth debt. UK representatives said the project is necessary to support 24/7 hospital operations, expand and modernize utility systems, improve redundancy and efficiency, and reduce long-term operating risk. Members asked about the source of the availability payments, which UK said would come from UK Healthcare revenues, and the committee approved the P3 agreement unanimously. The committee also approved a UK lease renewal for a 20,000-square-foot College of Medicine annex near the Bowling Green Medical Center. UK said the lease costs $38 per square foot, or $912,000 annually, and supports medical education expansion in the region, including growth from 120 to 160 students over four years. Members voiced support for the local impact, and the lease passed unanimously. Later, the committee approved a Transportation Cabinet aviation project for two medium box hangars at Capital City Airport, funded by $1,153,000 in federal money and $950,000 from the Aviation Economic Development Fund, which is supported by a 6% jet fuel tax with a $1 million annual cap per company. Members asked about the fund balance, the cap, and airport revenue sources, and staff said the airport also receives entitlement and federal infrastructure funds and earns revenue from hangar rent and fuel sales. The committee then approved two Finance and Administration Cabinet pool projects: a roof and skylight replacement at the Libraries and Archives building and exterior repairs at several state buildings. Finally, the committee approved six Kentucky Infrastructure Authority action items after hearing about one loan increase for the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Plant and five grant reallocations tied to Cleaner Water Program and county allocation pool funds. Members asked why one project approved in 2024 was only now increasing, and KIA explained that design, water division review, environmental review, and bidding can take one to two years. KIA also reported additional no-action items, including a Brandenburg water grant split among two projects and 17 Kentucky Waters projects provided for information. The meeting ended with approval of the action items and no further action on the informational grants.

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• This is just for the counties that are not HIDA counties.
• :18.000> Haida<00:08:18.479> counties, three counties that are Haida counties, three counties
• counties that are not high counties. counties that are not high counties.
• in uh in Harrison County. in uh in Harrison County.
• > Harden months later in our county and Harden months later in our county and Harden County<00

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 24 minutes, and heard a briefing from representatives of three Kentucky drug task forces: Greater Hardin County, Bowling Green-Warren County, and Bluegrass Narcotics. The presenters described how multi-jurisdictional task forces operate, their partner agencies, and the kinds of drugs and trafficking patterns they are seeing, with fentanyl identified as the most dangerous and fastest-growing threat. They also described large seizures and investigations involving fentanyl pills, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, tractor-trailer shipments, postal shipments, and a case tied to a pill press and undercover work with the DEA. Bluegrass Narcotics said it was formed in response to overdose deaths and has since seen major reductions in complaints and overdose deaths in Harrison and Bourbon counties. A major theme of the presentation was funding. The task forces said Byrne JAG funding has declined from about $2.1 million statewide in 2023-2024 to $1.4 million this year, while their costs for vehicles, fuel, technology, overtime, office space, and training have risen sharply. They said local support and asset forfeiture help, but the revenue is uneven and unpredictable, and they asked the legislature to consider adding about $1 million per year in state support, with oversight from the Justice Cabinet or Office of Drug Control Policy. They also emphasized that if meth labs return, many agencies would need new training and equipment because those capabilities have largely expired or been scaled back. Members asked about possible statutory barriers, coordination across counties and states, the source of drugs, and how seized cash is handled. The task forces said coordination with federal, state, and other local agencies is generally strong, but money remains the main obstacle to broader operations. They explained that seized cash is held as evidence and, after court proceedings, may be awarded back to task forces or split under statute, with 15% going to the Commonwealth’s attorney and 85% to law enforcement. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the briefing.

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• County in Abilene.
• County.
• We're in seven counties.
• and another in B County, which covers four counties in that area.
• in Dallas County.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• There have been different county commissioners and folks.
• So, allowing these counties, since they run the county facilities.
• Why not actually partner with the county?
• It's going to the county registration that you were from.
• Senate Bill 2135 authorizes county agents to obtain and administer county pecards through any county

Keywords: 914, all