Transcript Highlights:

• Power output has been reduced to 30 to 45 percent of available electricity today and is ever shrinking
• I want to explain Chapter 54 of the Transportation Code.
• As everything got codified, it was moved to Chapter 54 of the Transportation Code.
• Of the Texas Water Code, Chapter 60. So they are covered by this bill.
• Narrowed to an entity I authorize under that chapter. That would be different, right?

Bills: SB682, SB1013, SB1369, SB1422, SB2001, SB2080, SB2366, SB2705, SB2841

Keywords: memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:007 HB 647 Discussion 00:00:40 HB 647 Vote 00:04:38 HB 651 Discussion 00:05:52 HB 651 Vote 00:06:45 HB 816 Discussion 00:07:03 HB 816 Vote 00:08:12, 958, all

Summary: The Appropriations and Revenue Committee met with a quorum and considered three House bills. House Bill 647, sponsored by Rep. Shawn McPherson, would continue the Grant Ready Kentucky program. Testimony described it as a successful third iteration that leverages state funds to attract federal and other project dollars, with examples cited from Jefferson County and Perry County. Members asked about county participation and the local match structure; the witness explained that the bill doubles the prior match scale based on population density, from 1-5% to 2-10%, to require more local contribution in more populous counties. House Bill 651, sponsored by Rep. Josh Bray, was presented as a cleanup measure for the Waters program, which targets the state’s most distressed water districts and provides financial incentives for system improvements and best management practices. The committee adopted a committee substitute before approving the bill. House Bill 816, the annual claims bill, was described by the chair as covering audited claims against the state that were not previously paid because of lapsed or insufficient appropriations or missing procurement documents; the claims ranged from small amounts to tens of thousands of dollars. All three measures received favorable expression by unanimous roll call votes, with 12 ayes and no nays each time. After each vote, the committee also moved the bills onto consent, and those motions were approved as well.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:12 SB 197 Discussion 00:01:10 SB 197 Vote 00:06:55 SB 90 Discussion 00:09:24 SB 90 Vote 00:11:20 SB 8 Discussion 00:12:45 SB 8 Vote 00:22:20, 958, all

Keywords: Call to Order 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:35 SB 22 Discussion 00:01:20 SB 22 Vote 00:11:45 SB 100 Discussion 00:15:07 SB 100 Vote 00:38:53 SB 88 Discussion Only 00:42:11 Adjournment 01:03:52, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met on February 18, 2025, and first took up Senate Bill 22 by Senator Reginald Thomas, which was presented as a cleanup measure following prior cosmetology reforms and a Legislative Oversight and Investigations report. The bill would allow cosmetologists to retake exams multiple times with a one-month wait, authorize the Board of Cosmetology to immediately close facilities that intentionally use unlicensed workers while preserving due process, give the board flexibility to hire an executive director based on qualifications rather than licensure, and recognize certain out-of-state or territorial cosmetology licenses. Board officials said the changes were intended to improve fairness, equality, and administrative due process. Senators asked about retesting fees and whether partial retests could dilute standards; Thomas clarified that the exam is cumulative and must be retaken in full. The committee approved SB 22 with all favorable votes, and Senator Meredith explained his support as a workforce and fairness issue. The committee then heard Senate Bill 100 by Senator Jimmy Higdon, as substituted, concerning tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product retail licensing and enforcement. Youth advocates from the University of Kentucky testified in support, describing youth nicotine use as a public health crisis and urging stronger enforcement, annual compliance checks, retailer licensing, and tougher penalties for illegal sales to minors. Higdon said the bill would create a Division of Tobacco, Nicotine, and Vapor Products Licensing within ABC, require licenses for retailers, authorize inspections and confiscation of contraband, impose escalating criminal and civil penalties for unlicensed sales and sales to minors, publish a list of licensed retailers, and dedicate fine revenue to enforcement and youth education. He said the measure targeted bad actors rather than responsible retailers. A retailer witness also supported licensing but raised concerns about contradictory product definitions that could sweep in hemp and medical marijuana vapor products, and asked that the bill be delayed until after an expected Supreme Court decision affecting federal vapor-product rules. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 100, before any committee vote on that bill.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHKPlCNmzng, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call 00:06 Discussion of HB 281/GA 01:46 Roll Call Vote HB 281/GA 05:45 Adjournment 07:35, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4teX43GnYU, 2026-07-02T01:23:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:17 - SB 580 DM WAM 10:45 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_02-06-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bohtlaK4FzA, 2026-07-02T01:23:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:04 - GM 506 08:56 - DM JDC 9:45 AM 10:16 - HB 1247, HD1 12:52 - HB 1516, HD1 21:47 - HB 1565, HD2 27:58 - HB 1716, HD1 32:00 - HB 1878, HD2 38:37 - HB 2089 40:55 - HB 2090 46:16 - HB 2094, HD1 48:43 - HB 2099 49:19 - HB 2578, HD1 49:55 - DM JDC 9:55 AM Hearing Notices: JDC 9:45 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-17-26_.PDF JDC 9:55 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-17-26-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDm2Bcg8oPs, 2026-07-02T01:23:23+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:45 - SB485 02:25 - SB398 03:47 - SB1286 05:32 - SB50 08:54 - SB1194 09:50 - SB1481 10:55 - SB1195 13:23 - SB1667 25:59 - SB1124 36:33 - SB1123 43:50 - SB97 52:19 - SB596 54:59 - SB1118 58:35 - SB1094 1:05:06 - SB312 1:06:45 - SB1216 1:11:02 - DM TCA 3:00PM 1:23:57 - DM TCA DEFER 3:00PM Hearing Notices: TCA DEFER 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-04-25_DEFER_.PDF TCA 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-04-25_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ou48GE8tcM, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:00 - SCR 6 01:47 - SCR 45 / SR 33 02:17 - SCR 56 / SR 45 06:51 - SCR 57 / SR 46 08:58 - SCR 58 / SR 47 11:48 - SCR 60 / SR 49 12:15 - DM HOU 1:10 PM 15:50 - SCR 217 / SR 193 16:22 - SCR 226 / SR 202 01:11:29 - DM HOU 1:20 PM Hearing Notices: HOU 1:10 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU_03-19-24_.pdf HOU 1:20 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU_03-19-24-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VwN5tknwNA, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:00 - HB 2611 HD2 3:00 - DM WTL 1:00 PM 5:20 - HB 2248 HD1 41:50 - DM HRE-WTL-AEN 1:30 PM 46:00 - HB 2263 HD2 54:30 - HB 2020 HD2 57:30 - DM WTL-EET 1:45 PM Hearing Notices: WTL 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-18-24_.pdf HRE-WTL-AEN 1:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE-WTL-AEN_03-18-24_.pdf WTL-EET 1:45 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-EET_03-18-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwSphobpByo, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:44 - EET DEFER 1:01 PM 4:00 - HB 1828 HD1 9:30 - HB 2103 HD2 17:29 - HB 2372 HD1 20:25 - HB 2354 HD1 22:10 - HB 2563 HD2 40:50 - DM EET 1:01 PM 43:45 - HB 1972 HD1 1:01:45 - DM EET-AEN 1:30 PM Hearing Notices: EET 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_03-14-24_.pdf EET DEFER 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_03-14-24_DEFER_.pdf EET-AEN 1:30 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-AEN_03-14-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2dus_70kAk, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 01:16 - SB 3175 06:43 - SB 3176 19:44 - DM WAM-JDC 9:45 AM 22:02 - DM WAM-JDC 9:46 AM 01:16:56 - HB 2520 01:18:26 - DM WAM 10:05 AM Hearing Notices: WAM-JDC 9:45 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM-JDC_02-22-24_.PDF WAM-JDC 9:46 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM-JDC_02-22-24-1_.pdf WAM 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_02-22-24_.pdf WAM 10:05 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_02-22-24-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm_MPohmoW0, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 1:25 - SB2203 17:01 - SB2789 47:07 - SB3060 48:52 - SB2811 59:46 - SB2659 1:02:14 - DM WTL-EET 1:00 PM 1:08:17- SB2499 1:10:41 - DM EET-AEN-WTL 1:45 PM 1:12:10 - DM WTL DEFER 2:00 PM Hearing Notices: WTL-EET 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-EET_02-14-24_.PDF EET-AEN-WTL 1:45 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-AEN-WTL_02-14-24_.PDF WTL DEFER 2:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_02-14-24_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT1XL1Jf8jk, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 2:00 - SB 3239 7:45 - DM HHS-CPN 1:00 PM 8:50 - DM HHS 1:01 PM 9:45 - SB 2119 11:00 - SB 2135 16:30 - SB 2259 SD 1 19:00 - SB 2461 33:27 - SB 2885 39:00 - SB 2992 48:00 - DM HHS 1:02 PM Hearing Notices: HHS-CPN 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-CPN_02-12-24_.pdf HHS 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_02-12-24_.pdf HHS 1:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_02-12-24-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hBIXo4mos4, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:40 - SB 2087 03:33 - SB 2922 30:26 - SB 2997 39:50 - SB 3081 41:55 - SB 3015 49:39 - SB 3067 53:04 - SB 3344 01:07:08 - DM CPN 9:30 AM 01:10:44 - DM CPN DEFER 9:45 AM 01:12:59 - DM CPN DEFER 9:46 AM Hearing Notices: CPN 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-09-24_.PDF CPN DEFER 9:45 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-09-24_DEFER_.pdf CPN DEFER 9:46 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_02-09-24_DEFER-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCAoJnTXQwE, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 HB 331 Discussion: 00:00:14 HB 331 Roll Call Vote: 00:06:45 HB 56 Discussion: 00:08:02 HB 56 Roll Call Vote: 00:21:05 HB 311 Discussion: 00:23:26 HB 311 Roll Call Vote: 00:24:39 HB 345 Discussion: 00:26:27 HB 345 Roll Call Vote: 00:41:43 HB 353 Discussion: 00:45:05 HB 353 Roll Call Vote: 00:53:30 HJR 38 Discussion: 00:54:35 HJR 38 Roll Call Vote: 00:56:22 Adoption of Senate Resolutions by Voice-Vote: 00:57:43, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXW-areWt2Q, 2026-06-21T07:16:58+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:06 HR 59 Discussion: 00:01:25 HR 59 Roll Call Vote: 00:05:27 SB 154 Discussion: 00:07:26 SB 154 Roll Call Vote: 00:10:35 SB 55 Discussion: 00:11:50 SB 55 Roll Call Vote: 00:18:45 SB 61 Discussion: 00:19:42 SB 61 Roll Call Vote: 00:32:13 SB 74 Discussion: 00:33:43 SB 74 Roll Call Vote: 00:41:06 SB 148 Discussion: 00:44:42 SB 148 Roll Call Vote: 00:59:45, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: NC House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lxr0W1Zv8w, 2026-06-18T12:09:12+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, House @ 9:45 AM House Dashboard: https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/Agenda/2025/H/0 House webpage: https://www.ncleg.gov/House Video Archives: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxuiJQ5a0qNngrvdOAYtGKEy70BC1Y2yP, 939, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:29 SB 162 Discussion 01:03 SB 162 Vote 13:48 SB 1 Discussion 14:49 SB 1 Vote 34:43 SB 25 Discussion 38:45 SB 25 Vote 40:31 SB 50 Discussion 41:09 SB 50 Vote 42:55, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 162, a measure on unemployment insurance fraud. The sponsor said the bill would create a clearer process for state unemployment staff to refer suspected fraud cases, especially smaller-dollar cases that may not draw federal attention, and would help protect employers and the integrity of the unemployment system. Testimony from Brian Sikma supported the bill as a common-sense anti-fraud proposal, but several senators raised concerns that suspending benefits during an investigation could unfairly burden claimants, especially if the claim later proves legitimate. The sponsor and witness said the bill was intended to allow quick adjudication and that benefits could be reinstated after review, and the sponsor noted the referral process would include identifying information and details about the suspected fraud. The committee then voted on the bill; it passed with favorable expression, 8-1, and was sent to the floor. The committee then returned to Senate Bill 1, which would create a Kentucky Film Office and Film Commission and fund the office with a portion of the state transit tax and production-related fees. Senator Wheeler and invited guests described the bill as an economic development and tourism measure meant to expand Kentucky’s film industry, attract productions statewide, and build on existing tax credits. Witnesses, including Mary K. Po... and Misty Wrigley Miller, said a state film office would help market locations, provide a searchable database for producers, and make it easier for rural communities to compete for productions. They cited an economic impact study showing about $200 million in film-related economic activity in 2022, with additional ripple effects and tax revenue, and argued the office would help create jobs and workforce opportunities for Kentuckians. Members generally praised the concept of Senate Bill 1 and compared Kentucky’s potential to Georgia’s film industry growth. Witnesses said Kentucky already has strong incentives but needs a dedicated office and commission to better promote the state and coordinate production activity. The discussion emphasized that the commission would help ensure a return on investment and that local crews and businesses would benefit from more productions. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill and questions from senators, with no final vote on Senate Bill 1 shown in the excerpt.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YFh85krndc, 2026-07-05T06:58:09+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:15 HB184 Discussion: 02:02 HB184 Vote: 04:05 HB233 Discussion: 05:13 HB233 Vote: 11:45, 958, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47