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• I have no idea, sir. Okay. Yeah.” “Okay. Subsection G. Actually, I’m going to go back up.
• Well, I think the idea here—now I’m not saying that the drafting’s perfect—but I think the intent here
• We’ve taken that away because that’s going to be unenforceable, is the idea here. Wow.
• That's the idea. I get that.
• And the idea, I've never actually done it myself, I have read the process.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Yeah, and the whole idea of community-based sanctions, there should be some...
• Do you have any ideas what that might be used for?
• Just an idea.
• Can you just kind of get us an idea of what your thoughts are on that?
• Give me an idea what some of those vacant positions are.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• You know, in the past we've had like a 10-year window on permitting and the idea of this is to try to
• You know, in the past we've had like a 10-year window on permitting and the idea of this is to try to
• You know, in the past we've had like a 10-year window on permitting and the idea of this is to try to
• You know, in the past we've had like a 10-year window on permitting and the idea of this is to try to
• You know, in the past we've had like a 10-year window on permitting and the idea of this is to try to

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 03:09 SB 57 Discussion 04:03 SB 57 Roll Call Vote 38:37 SB 172 Discussion 41:27 SB 172 Roll Call Vote 50:23, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including a prayer, the pledge, recognition of an Energy and Environment Cabinet leadership academy group, a roll call establishing quorum, and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. The main item was Senator Danny Carroll’s presentation of legislation to create a nuclear-ready site readiness pilot program in Kentucky. He said the bill is intended to help build a nuclear ecosystem in the Commonwealth by supporting early site permits, construction permits, or combined licenses, with the state contributing up to $25 million per project and a total of $75 million for up to three projects. He emphasized safeguards such as refundable funding if conditions are not met, legislative rather than authority-only selection of projects, and oversight by the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (NIDTA). He also described related provisions on cost recovery through the Public Service Commission, tax incentive eligibility for nuclear ecosystem projects, training and consultant support for the authority, and eligibility for fusion projects. Carroll and Rodney Andrews said the proposal is meant to attract utilities, developers, and large industrial users such as data centers, and to spread projects geographically, with particular attention to Eastern Kentucky and other rural areas. They said selection criteria would include site suitability, prior site use, regional economic need and impact, geographic diversity, additional investment, federal funding status, and whether a community has applied to be designated nuclear-ready. They stressed that communities would not be forced to host reactors and could choose which parts of the nuclear ecosystem to participate in. Carroll also said the bill could help Kentucky compete with states like Texas and Tennessee, and Andrews said industry contacts viewed the proposal as a signal that Kentucky is open to investment. Members generally expressed support for the bill and its goals, while asking about taxpayer exposure, site size, permitting, grid needs, national security, and reactor technology. Carroll said the state’s direct commitment would be capped at $75 million, with any additional cost recovery depending on PSC approval and project specifics. He said small modular reactor sites would be much smaller than traditional plants, and described a model in which a utility partners with a developer and a data center, with power contracts helping offset costs over decades. On security and technology, Carroll and Andrews said newer reactors would still be subject to the same standards as larger units, and Andrews explained that next-generation designs may use different fuels and materials such as TRISO and high-assay low-enriched uranium. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, and the chair noted time limits and that additional members still had questions, including one witness expected to speak against the measure.

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• So the idea<00:27:36.240> that<00:27:36.480> we<00:27:36.640> would<00:27:36.880
• that we would be able to put out an idea that we would be able to put out an RFP<00:27:38.320> to
• of using existing exploring the idea of using existing tower<00:36:32.400> sites<00:36:32.960
• >> We have explored turnkey with Motorola, as well as the idea of releasing an RFP.
• <00:42:49.200> of Motorola as well as the idea of Motorola as well as the idea of releasing

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:23 Approve Minutes from January 15, 2026- 00:01:03 Kentucky State Police Update on SERVS- 00:01:47 Adjournment- 00:54:18, 958, all

Summary: The committee received an update from Kentucky State Police on the SERVE radio system project, with David Barker and consultant Brandon Marshall explaining progress across multiple phases. They reported that Mayfield PD fire/EMS and Graves County Sheriff are fully operational on the system, Phase 2 is 77% complete with 48 existing sites finished and 13 new sites pending acquisition, and Phase 3A remains funded but not yet complete. They also said router upgrades are complete, radio dispatch positions and mobile/portable rollout are complete, and microwave replacement is nearly finished, with one remaining site delayed by weather. A major part of the discussion focused on why the project has taken so long and why equipment is being purchased before some sites are built. KSP said the project began as a radio system upgrade but expanded as they discovered additional infrastructure needs, including routers and microwave links that were not in the original scope. They explained that equipment must be purchased in advance to match versions and preserve warranty coverage, and that older existing tower sites are being refurbished rather than replaced to make use of existing public-safety infrastructure. They also said all expenditures are tracked in inventory and accounting records and that the project remains transparent. Members pressed for a master plan and timeline, with Representative Smith arguing the project needs clearer structure and fewer layers of decision-making. KSP acknowledged the need for a timeline, said they had plans but not a full timeline earlier, and stated that if the remaining funding is approved they expect to complete the remaining existing sites and 25 new sites by June 30, 2027. They said 56 new-build sites remain, identified as the yellow-dot sites on the maps, and that some sites may be able to use existing Demar/National Guard tower locations. The committee did not take a vote on the project during this portion of the meeting.

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• Because this was her original idea. It's her brainchild.
• I love the idea.
• We had Democrats and Republicans loving this idea.
• I was on the fence, but now you sold me, and I think this is maybe a good idea.
• Maybe a good idea.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I think that would be a great idea, but I'm wondering, did you bring your crown and your scepter?
• And we have no idea what it's used for or how many. Is it enough? Is it not enough?
• President, Senator, yes, that is the idea of creating an MRA district. Okay. Mr.
• And so the idea of designating that area as an MRA is to spur development. Mr.
• Now, I've got a pretty good idea. So that the people of New Mexico can see it.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I had no idea the risks would include physical dependence, addiction, and severe withdrawal symptoms.
• That's why I'm..." ...saying regulation in the form of age verification would be a good idea.
• At the end of the day, I understand the idea of banning synthetic versus the natural form, because it
• At the end of the day, I understand the idea of banning synthetic versus the natural form, because it
• That means that for 89 days we have no idea where these people are.

Bills: HB2205, HB2265, HB2413, HB2415, HB2418, HB2495, HB2589, HB2661, HB2720, HB2771, HB2833, HB2870

Keywords: criminal damage, trespassing, critical facilities, felony, Arizona Revised Statutes, court fees, public defender, criminal justice, legal aid, indigent defense, appeals, administrative assessments, sex offender, electronic monitoring, registration, public safety, youth protection, Kratom, narcotic drugs, regulation

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• I can't say that would be the idea.
• I can't say that would be the idea.
• I can't say that would be the idea.
• I can't say that would be the idea.
• <00:35:50.960> of the county kind of get get the idea of the county kind of get get the idea

Keywords: 00:10 Call to order and Roll Call 01:06 Information Items and Introduction of Kentucky Court of Justice 03:02 Discussion of Interpreter State and National Contractor Rates 06:35 Discussion of Certifications 08:44 Discussion of AI use in Interpretation 13:56 Software Service Initiatives 16:47 Data Security and AV system Upgrades 24:38 Drug Court Issues 28:43 Discussion of Jefferson County Record Storage 35:33 Boyle County Courthouse Construction 39.26 KY State Police Driver Testing 45:22 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard a budget overview from the Kentucky Court of Justice focused on mandated services and several growth items in the judicial branch budget. Court officials said the requests were driven by legal and contractual obligations, including higher contractor rates for court interpreters and IT support, annual software-as-a-service costs, and upgrades to the court’s audiovisual record system (JAVS). They also discussed local facilities needs tied to Jefferson County lease space and the Boyle County Courthouse, though the bulk of the presentation centered on the court’s technology and service-delivery costs. Members asked detailed questions about interpreter services, including whether services are provided in person, by phone, or by Zoom, and whether Kentucky could train and certify more local interpreters instead of relying on contractors from around the country. Court officials said the certification process is rigorous, that the branch is working with the National Center for State Courts on an apprenticeship program, and that they believe Kentucky may have flexibility to develop state-level certification if it meets court needs. They also said they are exploring technology and AI tools for translation, but have not found a solution that reliably handles complex courtroom context. Representative Sharp asked whether cases had been delayed for lack of interpreters; officials said they could provide aggregated data later. The court also described its major IT modernization effort, including a statewide case management system, e-filing, and maintenance of many legacy applications. Officials said contractor rates need to be raised to compete for skilled labor during the implementation phase, but that those costs should decline once the new systems are fully built and only maintained. They explained that part of the request covers three SaaS initiatives: ongoing subscription costs for existing systems, annual fees for the CaseWorks system used in pretrial and specialty courts after federal grant funding ends, and adoption of DocuSign to streamline invoicing, procurement, and contract execution. In response to questions from Representative KC Carney, they said cybersecurity is taken seriously, that they recently conducted a tabletop exercise, and that some risk shifts to cloud vendors under contract, though no separate cybersecurity line item was included. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the JAVS audiovisual court-record system. Court officials said not all courtrooms are on the same version, and they want funding to bring all locations up to the current version and prepare for version 9, which they said would standardize the system statewide and support the official court record. When asked about costs, they said each upgrade can cost about $70,000 to $80,000 per system, that they aim to upgrade about 50 per year, and that the request reflects the need to keep pace with a four-year refresh cycle. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• against bills that roll back child labor protection, fighting against efforts to ban books and censor ideas
• It is him who came up with the idea of this language.
• And last for you, with the rulemaking, and I don't think it's covered in the bill, is there any idea,
• You're affirming that children have a good idea that could become law. Thank you.
• By using this language, DOC, through the rulemaking, is able to come up with ideas.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including remarks from Senator Berman on Democratic priorities and introductions of military leaders and an intern. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar, with many bills substituted to House companions, amended, and passed, while several others were temporarily postponed. Major measures approved included the dangerous dogs/Pam Rock Act (SB 572/HB 593), which tightened penalties and procedures for dog attacks and passed 36-0; local government land regulation (SB 1080), which was amended to remove agricultural enclave language and passed 26-8; vessel/freedom-related legislation (SB 1388/HB 1137), which passed 35-0; blood clot screening and treatment (SB 890/HB 1421), which added registry and training provisions and passed 36-0; fleeing or eluding law enforcement (SB 468/HB 113), which increased offense levels and passed 36-0; concealed carry/licensing for certain officers and service members (SB 490/HB 383), which passed 33-3; timeshare management (SB 496/HB 897), which clarified governance and annual meeting requirements and passed 36-0; background screening education (SB 614/HB 531), which created a public webpage and passed 36-0; utility service restrictions (SB 1002/HB 1137), which preempted local energy-source restrictions and passed 36-0; Medicaid oversight (SB 1060), which created a joint oversight committee and passed 35-0; health facilities authorities (SB 68), amended to make fentanyl urine screening more discretionary, and passed 36-0; and veterans’ nursing home beds (SB 78/HB 797), which authorized veteran- and spouse-designated beds and passed 36-0. The chamber also passed disability history and awareness instruction (SB 540/HB 447), a highly personal bill honoring Evan Hartzell that drew extended debate about disability language, inclusion, and education; it passed 35-0 after 35 co-sponsors were added. Manufacturing policy bills SB 600 and SB 602 were approved after amendments to add reporting, ranking metrics, and fee-use restrictions, both passing 35-0. Educational opportunities for military children (SB 1528) passed 36-0 after testimony from student sponsors and senators praising the bill’s origin. Several other bills, including Medicaid oversight, mammograms, Parkinson’s disease, condominium/cooperative associations, waste management, human trafficking, and Bright Futures, were postponed or not taken up during this segment.

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• <00:20:24.720> when disposition towards new tax ideas when disposition towards new tax ideas
• <00:26:00.880> And<00:26:01.039> so<00:26:01.200> the<00:26:01.440> idea<
• And so the idea solved online bullying.
• And so the idea that<00:26:01.760> we're<00:26:01.919> going<00:26:02.000> to<00
• that the problem objection to an idea that the problem here<00:37:32.880> is<00:37:33.200>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3117, which would impose an excise tax on social media companies based on Minnesota monthly users and data-mining activity, and adopted an A1 amendment that added clarifying language identifying social media platforms. Chair Gomez described the bill as a way to tax companies profiting from data mining and social media use, citing concerns about child bullying, misinformation, and wealth concentration. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill. Supporters testified that the measure would help raise revenue from a highly profitable industry and better align the tax code with the social costs of data collection and social media use. Pastor Julie Thompson, MAPE representative Tanner Fritzinger, Council Member Sue Bud, and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota all backed the bill, arguing that social media companies extract value from users’ data, contribute to mental health and social harms, and should pay more toward public needs. Bernstein also framed the tax as a way to broaden the tax base and fund schools and other services. Opponents warned that the bill could sweep in local broadcasters, newspapers, and other businesses that use digital platforms and collect some user data, and that costs would likely be passed on to consumers. Wendy Pollson of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association said the definitions were too broad and could unintentionally include local media. Deb Peters, speaking for Americans for Digital Opportunity, argued the tax would raise costs for small businesses and consumers, create legal risks, and amount to double taxation. Several members echoed concerns about regressivity, administration, and whether the bill actually addresses online bullying or data privacy, while supporters said it is a first step toward taxing a new, lightly taxed industry.

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• So this just gives you an idea of some of the places that we're working, including in Harris County,
• We have this frame we call "Raise the Floor, Raise the Ceiling" and that just gives you an idea of the
• And this is not like an idea that people just randomly picked out of the air and just we'll try this,
• Audits on Cindy Wheelus: use of force are a good idea.
• I have no problem with the idea that we need to be innovative.

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• I love the idea. It's just a geography problem. It doesn't. work.
• I think the 12-point font is a great idea so that we can all read it.
• I think it's a great idea. We just have to figure a different way to make it work.
• So you have some ideas.
• I'm not opposed to the idea. In fact, I think that would be the most thorough way to do it.

Bills: HB304, HB401, HB556, HB1475, HB1489, HB2259, HB2424, HB2773, HB2811, HB3323, HB304

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform

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• you<00:15:33.839> know<00:15:34.040> over<00:15:34.240> the do we have an idea
• you know over the do we have an idea you know over the last<00:15:34.759> five<00:15:35.040><
• just so<00:15:39.440> we<00:15:39.600> have<00:15:39.759> an<00:15:39.920> idea
• /c><00:15:40.319> what<00:15:40.440> we're<00:15:40.639> taking so we have an idea
• what we're taking so we have an idea what we're taking away<00:15:41.199> from<00:15:41.399><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The question asked whether he had any idea how many may be lacking in this department.
• done one in 8 years did do you<00:23:31.679> have<00:23:31.799> any<00:23:31.919> idea
• c> how<00:23:32.440> many<00:23:32.880> may<00:23:33.039> be you have any idea
• of how many may be you have any idea of how many may be lacking<00:23:33.600> in<00:23:33.799
• But the Health Department has another version of the same idea, which is to say that if the state has

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 117 on condominiums. Testifiers were split: reserve-study professionals and the Community Associations Institute opposed tying reserve requirements to assessed value, arguing reserve studies should be based on actual components and costs and that the bill could lead to over- or under-collection. Condominium owners and advocates supported the bill, saying some associations are not completing reserve studies or are failing to provide audits and adequate funding, and urging stronger fiduciary accountability. A member later asked about compliance rates, and a witness said he was not aware of any association that had failed to do a reserve study, estimating compliance at well over 95 percent, likely close to 100 percent. The committee then took testimony on HB 544 on pet insurance, which drew support from the Attorney General’s office and the Insurance Division with comments about contract-impairment issues, as well as support from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association and the Hawaiian Humane Society. Testifiers said the bill would help consumers understand and use pet insurance as veterinary costs rise. HB 983 on certified public accountants also drew mostly support, with the Hawaii Society of CPAs and the Hawaii Association of Public Accountants offering conditional support and proposed amendments. Public accountants said the bill could help address a shortage of CPAs and expand pathways into the profession, while some speakers cautioned that the language needed clarification and that public accounting experience should be tied to CPA-firm work. An instructor from UH West Oahu said students cannot afford the extra credits currently required and would benefit from a more accessible pathway. The committee also heard HB 1050 on Title 24, with DCCA supporting the measure and no opposition or questions. The discussion then moved to HB 256 HD1 on environmental protection and incinerator emissions. The Department of Health offered comments, while Energy Justice Network and Climate Protectors Hawaii supported strengthening the bill, warning that it could weaken existing standards at H-Power unless amended to preserve stricter state rules and require modern pollution controls. A member questioned the Department of Health about H-Power’s permits and whether additional controls would be required if federal rules change; the department said permits are reviewed every five years and that the facility currently meets state and federal requirements, while EPA rules remain in a public comment process. Finally, the committee heard HB 1051 HD1 on energy efficiency portfolio standards, with support from the Consumer Advocate, State Energy Office, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Public Utilities Commission, and Hawaii Energy. The committee then heard HB 350 HD1 on energy, where the State Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray Corporation offered conditional comments urging any new mandated water-heating technology to meet the same efficiency level as existing solar thermal systems, and the Kauai Climate Action Coalition testified in support. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• That's the idea is to make it a little more fair so it's not a moving target.
• have no idea that SB416 even exists. have no idea that SB416 even exists. otherwise<02:15:02.000
• And um idea of a midshift mind change.
• Um and there is had no idea about this.
• as the gentleman just said, the idea as the gentleman just said, the idea that<03:26:36.800>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Like, so thank you. an idea that has a lot of appeal at an idea that has a lot of appeal at first<01:
• <01:50:00.639> and original bill is also a bad idea and original bill is also a bad idea and
• sincerely think it's a good idea sincerely think it's a good idea probably<01:50:20.080> should
• >> Uh, as the chair of our caucus's campaign arm, you're giving new revenue ideas.
• Uh but that is not revenue ideas.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They're based on the idea of purposefully discriminating against somebody who's perceived to have more
• In fact, that identified Derek Bell, Kimberly Crenshaw, and the others who promulgated these ideas and
• In fact, that identified Derek Bell, Kimberly Crenshaw, and the others who promulgated these ideas and
• ...In fact, that identified Derek Bell, Kimberly Crenshaw, and the others who promulgated these ideas
• these offices promulgated the idea these offices promulgated the idea during<00:18:19.679> covid

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I have no idea what's good or bad. And so I ask my physician.
• I have no idea what's good or bad, and so I ask my physician.
• And there's this idea that we are where we are now because it was designed.
• The first is the cost-shifting idea.
• **Chairman Dean** (member_129) had the right idea there where he was talking about...

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Everybody is concerned about wealth inequality, and this is a great idea to start that conversation.
• But the fact of the matter is there's no other states that have a similar tax idea that's what you're
• It's amazing to me that we keep coming up with the same ideas that have been tried and tried and have
• up with the same ideas up with the same ideas that<01:13:24.640> have<01:13:24.720> been
• <01:39:36.720> of students who can't fathom the idea of students who can't fathom the idea

Bills: HF4621, HF4123, HF4616, HF1183

Keywords: child tax credit, financial assistance, low-income families, state revenue, tax policy, net investment income, taxation, business income, self-employment, tax increase, wealth tax, fairness, public services, high-income earners, economic equity, Internal Revenue Code, employee classification, federal law, Minnesota statutes, 1183

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• We have so many ideas, schemes, programs, pilot programs in order to do this.
• We have so many ideas, schemes, programs, pilot programs in order to do this.
• So this bill is not a good idea.
• <00:49:27.680> It's to thought it was a good idea. It's to thought it was a good idea.
• So this bill is not a good idea. I >> Okay. So this bill is not a good idea.

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species