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• Kentucky Performing Arts operates three venues in Louisville: the Kentucky Center, the Brown Theater,
• Theatrical rigging systems in Whitney Hall and the Bombard Theater, which are original to the venue,
• events, 91 non-Equin<00:43:23.599><c> events,</c><00:43:23.920><c> and</c><00:43:24.160><c> provided<
• /c><00:43:25.119><c> 1767</c> non-Equin events, and provided 1767 non-Equin events, and provided 1767
• Kentucky Venues manages two of the most significant event and meeting venues in Louisville, generating

Summary: The Capital Planning Advisory Board met with a quorum, approved the May 21 minutes, and welcomed a new executive branch member, Secretary Keith Jackson of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The board also received two informational items: agency responses to prior questions and amendments made to capital plans after the last meeting. It then heard the Commonwealth Office of Technology’s report on executive branch IT capital project scoring, which reviewed 16 IT requests totaling about $330.5 million. COOT said projects were ranked through an independent panel using standardized criteria focused on feasibility, statewide alignment, readiness, impact, and risk; the CIO recommended moving an enterprise application and artificial intelligence inventory system from rank 11 to rank 4 because of its enterprise-wide impact and connection to Senate Bill 4. The Department of Military Affairs presented its capital plan, describing 43 million in projects for the current period and 13 projects totaling $65 million for 2026–2028, with most funding coming from federal sources and restricted agency funds and no general fund request in the latter period. Its projects included maintenance pool adjustments, a statewide Army master plan, the Somerset readiness center, Shelbyville and Ashland armories, a future home for the Kentucky Army National Guard band, and other facility upgrades. Members asked about the Somerset project’s cost growth and federal delay; the department said the project remains in conceptual design, is awaiting federal MILCON action, and would require a state match of about $9.8 million against $29.6 million federal funding if it is approved. Members also asked about staffing levels, and the department said state employee and Title 32 numbers have been relatively steady, while technician positions have declined. The Department of Veterans Affairs outlined seven projects for 2026–2028, led by a Radcliff Veterans Center HVAC replacement that needs an estimated additional $16 million to finish phase two after phase one was already funded. Other requests included a maintenance pool increase, renovations and exterior upgrades at Eastern and Western Kentucky veterans facilities, a cooling tower replacement at Thompson Hood, and parking lot and lighting improvements. The department said some projects were already in the six-year plan and that the Radcliff phase two could be bid in June 2026 if funded. Members confirmed that a columbarium wall project at Grayson is federally funded. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented its six-year capital plan, citing more than $3 billion in loan commitments since 1988 and over $5 billion in supported infrastructure projects. KIA requested $298.439 million in the first biennium, including $27.742 million in state match for federal clean water and drinking water revolving funds, $25 million for its state Infrastructure Revolving Fund, $185.697 million in federal capitalization grants, and $30 million in leverage bond authorization for each year of the two federally assisted loan programs. Members asked about drinking-water quality, and KIA said that function is handled by the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Water, not KIA. KIA also said its loan rates currently range from 0.5% to 2.25%, averaging just under 1%, and that its revolving loan programs have had no defaults. The Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet began its presentation at the end of the transcript, with staff identifying themselves, but no project details or board action from that presentation were included in the excerpt.

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• I'm David Beck, president and CEO of Kentucky Venues.
• I'm Matthew Johnson, chief of staff for Kentucky Venues. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• implementing the Kentucky State Fair Board special police in 2019, all police utilized to patrol events
• /c> improved overall public safety at improved overall public safety at Kentucky<00:03:49.080><c> Venues
• </c> Kentucky Venues. Kentucky Venues.

Committee: House Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

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• from 30 days to 21 days for a consumer to receive a refund from their physician or dentist in the event
• Rather, it extends an existing and familiar concept to additional venues.
• There are 11 new venues under consideration: Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach Bowl Amphitheater
• By enabling these large venues to host concerts, sports, and cultural events, the exemptions generate
• That revenue will ripple down past those venues and support services and programs for local families.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor recognitions. Members welcomed the Far West Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and honored its leadership and civic service, including wildfire recovery work and local chapter anniversaries. The body also recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, with remarks tied to Cinco de Mayo and Latino resilience, followed by a series of resolutions and guest introductions. Several resolutions were adopted, including SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week, SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 recognizing California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 designating Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 on Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and remarks emphasized cultural heritage, shared struggles for justice, veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention, law enforcement sacrifice, and persistent racial health disparities. Most resolutions passed by unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also confirmed multiple Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, including Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson. Senators Grove and others voiced protest over CDCR appointments, arguing for consideration of Frank Silva, but the confirmations still passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. The chamber then approved several bills, including SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public meetings, SB 1416 shortening refund timelines for duplicate medical/dental payments, SB 1273 expanding tied-house advertising rules for winery instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues, and SB 990 allowing a highway information sign near Ridgecrest. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader and UCLA Labor Center director Kent Wong and recognition of his family and colleagues.

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• When we bring these<00:58:07.840><c> events</c><00:58:08.200><c> here,</c> these events here, these events
• That has already cost us events, events, events, and<00:59:15.960><c> with</c><00:59:16.160><c> them<
• </c> events across the entire state. events across the entire state.
• future events.
• future events.

Committee: House Taxes

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• </c> interests were protected in the event interests were protected in the event that<00:34:55.320><c
• large events um as additional large events um as additional duties<00:45:22.800><c> okay</c><00:45:22.920
• to play that addition to having a venue to play that the<00:46:22.440><c> conditions</c><00:46:22.880
• in the entire division worst uh venue in the entire division one<00:56:11.799><c> a</c><00:56:12.799
• however unlikely it may be in the event however unlikely it may be that<01:17:07.560><c> nup</c><01:

Committee: House Higher Education

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education heard several measures focused on health, environment, and research. HB 970 would allow chiropractic students to participate in clinical practice under direct supervision; the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic offered comments and asked for a delayed implementation date until July 2027 to allow time to adopt rules, while the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the bill. Members also discussed that there are currently no chiropractic schools in the state. The committee then heard HB 1185, which creates a plant-based building materials working group, and HB 1337, which establishes an endemic plant seed bank pilot program. Supporters of HB 1185 said the bill could help create green jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing materials such as bamboo, hempcrete, and bio-cements, with questions raised about in-state processing. For HB 1337, witnesses supported the goal of preserving endemic species but said a large-scale refrigerated storage and seed-production facility would be needed; one witness estimated startup costs of about $6 million for one island and noted existing seed banks are small-scale and not designed for reforestation. HB 1300 would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center multi-ethnic cohort study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and Asians, including environmental and social factors such as proximity to landfills. The Cancer Center, ACS CAN, and labor representatives supported the bill, emphasizing health disparities and concerns about landfill exposure; committee members asked about federal funding, and the Cancer Center said it would pursue NIH, private, and foundation support, with the state share described as $500,000 per year for two years. HB 736 would create a wastewater technology testing pilot program at the Water Resources Research Center; supporters said it could help certify cheaper alternatives to costly cesspool and septic upgrades, and the Department of Health supported the measure. The committee also heard HB 531, which authorizes special license plates for the Cancer Center; supporters said it would raise visibility and funds, and the Cancer Center estimated revenue would likely be under $100,000. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• That happens when you're able to bring a large event venue into your community.
• These are not easy events to produce.
• SB 865 is designed to prevent this by providing targeted support to independent promoters and events
• Venue Coalition, in strong support.
• And even though it might be event by event, and there’s still going to be competition among areas for

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development met as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later established quorum and took up a series of bills, mostly sunset extensions for licensing boards. SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1304, SB 1363, and SB 1368 all dealt with extending board operations to January 1, 2031 and making related technical or policy changes. SB 1303 for the Board of Naturopathic Medicine added a fictitious name permit program and other administrative changes, while SB 1304 for the Respiratory Care Board drew significant testimony over whether licensed vocational nurses should be allowed to perform basic respiratory tasks in skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. SB 1363 updated barbering and cosmetology apprenticeship and licensing rules, and SB 1368 added a retired license category and strengthened continuing education oversight for speech-language pathology, audiology, and hearing aid dispensers. The committee also heard SB 865, which would create a California Music Festival Preservation Grant Program to support large independent multi-day music festivals. Supporters, including Visit Sacramento and festival promoters, said the bill would protect jobs, tourism, hotel nights, and local tax revenue; opponents raised concerns about using state funds during a deficit year and questioned whether profitable events should receive subsidies. The committee also heard SB 1297, which would create regional public-private partnerships and financing tools for wildfire mitigation projects; the author and supporters said it would help address the state’s large wildfire prevention funding gap by leveraging local and private investment, while members asked how the bonds would be repaid and whether the state would bear costs. SB 993, presented on behalf of Senator Ochoa-Bogue, would restore privacy protections for mental health professionals working in correctional and state hospital settings by limiting routine disclosure of identifying information while preserving a complaint process. Supporters described safety threats, stalking, and staffing concerns, and the bill passed unanimously. SB 1304 also passed after committee discussion, with members and the author noting ongoing negotiations over LVN scope and training in higher-acuity settings. SB 865 passed on a 9-1 vote, SB 1297 passed 10-0, and the sunset bills SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1363, and SB 1368 all advanced unanimously to the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB 1333 was not heard, and SB 1445 was on the consent calendar.

Transcript Highlights:

• That happens when you're able to bring a large event venue into your community.
• Most of these expenses have to be covered well in advance of the event, which leaves these folks on a
• These are not easy events to produce.
• Capital Venue Coalition, in strong support.
• by event and there's still going to be competition among areas for that particular business, there is

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

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• We have seen, I mean, ...in the event that someone enters their establishment and causes harm.
• It's supported by venues across the state, like the Civic Center here in Oklahoma City, Cain's Ballroom
• Across our state, venues and families have been dealing with deceptive websites, fake tickets, bots,
• and bad actors that leave both customers and Oklahoma venues financially liable.
• The person that's running the venue. It was the ticket reseller that did not do that.

Bills: SB1241 , SB1242 , SB1442 , SB1592 , SB1623 , SB1625 , SB1913 , SB1940 , SB1949 , SB2102 , SB592 , SB992

Committee: Senate Business and Insurance

Summary: The Business and Insurance Committee considered a series of bills focused on credit card interchange fees, insurance regulation, alcohol licensing, utility contractor authority, medical marijuana bonding, and business liability. Senators Thompson’s SB 2102 and SB 1940 sought to limit swipe fees on large financial institutions and on taxes and tips, respectively; both passed after questions about the asset thresholds and their impact on merchants and banks. SB 1625, by Senator Fricks, would let the Oklahoma Insurance Department prepare impact analyses on health benefit plan legislation, and passed unanimously. SB 1442, by Senator Dossett, lowered distiller licensing fees, created a microdistillery license, and restored a liability insurance proof requirement through an amendment; it passed 11-0. SB 1623, by Floor Leader Daniels, would revise the state credit union charter and passed 11-0. SB 1242, by Senator Hamilton, increased the bond required for medical marijuana grows from $50,000 to $100,000 and passed 10-0. The committee also heard SB 1949 from Senator Logan, which would allow utility contractors to work closer to buildings on private property, up to five feet from structures, instead of stopping at the property line. The bill drew extended questioning from Senator Brooks about permitting, training, liability, and the relationship between utility contractors and plumbers; an industry representative testified that utility contractors already do much of the work under licensed plumbers and that the bill would reduce costs and speed projects, especially in rural areas. SB 1949 passed 8-2. Senator Reinhardt’s SB 1592 and SB 1913, both insurance-related committee substitutes, were described as ongoing negotiations aimed at homeowner insurance transparency and consumer protections; members were told the bills were still being refined, but both passed, 9-1 and 10-0, respectively. Additional measures included SB 592, which would let distributors issue credits to retailers after repeated product replacements, aimed at reducing losses from poor inventory control at large retailers; it passed 9-0. SB 992 would provide civil liability protection for businesses and property owners when violent criminal acts occur on their premises, except in cases of gross negligence; it prompted debate over gun-free zones, security, insurance, and whether the bill would reduce incentives for safety measures, but passed 5-3. Finally, SB 1241 created the Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act to address fake tickets, bots, deceptive resale websites, and venue liability in the live-event market; supporters included arts venues, and the bill passed 8-0. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• And so this would be at the officer's election to change venue.
• In both of these instances, a judge may grant the change of venue request and is not required to.
• When I say the other statute, I mean— the more traditional venue change.
• Jones: You said it allows you... the proper venue is where the defendant is arrested is one? Mr.
• Traditional venue rules were designed for physical crimes, not borderless digital offenses.

Bills: HB285 , HB795 , HB1795 , HB1871 , HB2407 , HB2461 , HB2695 , HB3507 , HB4911 , HB200

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, aggravated assault, penal code, public servant, deadly weapon, mass shooting, Penal Code, penalties, felony, Texas Penal Code, felony enhancement, first-degree felony, second-degree felony, violent crime, assault punishment, serious bodily injury

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• It was just part of events and a supply expense that we had. Representative Hewlett follow-up.
• It was just part of events and a supply It was just part of events and a supply expense<00:10:21.920>
• </c> um license could be issued to the event um license could be issued to the event center<00:36:55.840
• And so, I guess that this is I event.
• therefore the event centers would need therefore the event centers would need special<00:39:06.400><c

Bills: HF4145 , HF4009 , HF4304 , SF2511 , HF4090 , HF357 , HF901

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill sponsored event off campus.
• venues.
• venues.
• venues.
• </c> policy would events would event centers policy would events would event centers or<01:25:50.239>

Bills: HF3409 , HF3487 , HF3401

Committee: House Education Policy

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• revenue stream to support the long-planned renovation and modernization of the Convention Center, a key venue
• for the 2028... ...the long-planned renovation and modernization of the Convention Center, a key venue
• Los Angeles, the Convention Center is one of the largest in the country and hosts a wide variety of events
• Senate Bill 451 will allow a 50-50 charitable raffle at the championship game if held at the designated venue
• The 50-50 raffle program has a track record of proven success as the premier sporting event of the year

Summary: The Governmental Organization Committee met as a subcommittee before quorum was established, then heard three measures. AB 770 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez would authorize the City of Los Angeles to create a flexible signage framework at the Los Angeles Convention Center to generate revenue for renovation and modernization tied to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Support came from labor, business, and SEIU representatives, who cited jobs, tourism, and financing benefits; there was no opposition testimony. Members asked about the job estimates and the connection between signage revenue and convention center expansion. SB 451, presented by Senator Archuleta, would clarify that a 50-50 charitable raffle may be conducted at a championship game held at a designated venue where an affiliated sports team plays home games, addressing a Super Bowl-related ambiguity. Supporters from the NFL and the 49ers said the change would preserve charitable fundraising for Super Bowls 60 and 61 and would not alter other raffle rules. CalNonprofits raised concerns about fairness, gambling expansion, and the special treatment of pro sports raffles, while members discussed how charities receive funds and the program’s audit process. AB 831 by Assemblymember Valencia would prohibit online sweepstakes using dual-currency models that allow cash payouts, while leaving non-cash social sweepstakes untouched. Supporters, including several tribes, the Sports Betting Alliance, the California Chamber of Commerce, and other stakeholders, argued the bill closes a loophole, protects consumers, and preserves tribal gaming sovereignty; opponents, including the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance and numerous tribal members and representatives, argued it would eliminate a legal industry, harm smaller and less advantaged tribes, and was advanced without sufficient consultation. After extensive debate about consumer protection, tribal equity, and online gaming regulation, all three bills were approved, and the committee adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

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• We recognize the increasing event popularity that agritourism facilities provide by connecting people
• When the main draw becomes frequent events, overnight stays, expanded food and beverage service, and
• supporting infrastructure, the land starts functioning as a commercial venue on farmland.
• For example, what would prevent an adult-oriented entertainment venue from operating out of a barn and
• I interpret it as farm boutique hotels, farm restaurants, and concert venues.

Bills: HB2459 , HB2480 , HB2530 , HB2129 , HB2223

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: school siting, urban growth, education policy, zoning regulations, community planning, residential development, commercial zones, mixed-use zoning, urban planning, state regulations, public facilities district, regional aquatics, sports facilities, local government, infrastructure, agritourism, agriculture, tourism, economic development, local businesses

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• Importantly, adverse events had to be reported. What's happened since then?
• 10.935 percent of women experience sepsis or infection. hemorrhaging, or another serious adverse event
• The real-world rate of serious adverse events is 22 times as high as the summary figure used by the FDA
• They said women undergoing medication abortions had adverse events.
• As for the venue provision, it looks like that's gone too.

Bills: SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB17 , HB7 , HB7 , HB15 , HB15 , HB27 , HB1 , HB7 , HB15 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB17 , HB27 , HB1 , SB8 , HCR13 , SB2 , SB5 , SB10

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• Uh they This is outside of venues.
• </c><01:38:40.160><c> was</c> realized what the event was realized what the event was and<01:38:42.400
• </c> horrific events. horrific events.
• <01:41:49.840><c> or</c> events or events or is<01:41:52.120><c> otherwise</c><01:41:53.120><c> a</c>
• </c><02:03:50.920><c> of</c> transaction hold in the event of transaction hold in the event of suspected

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• On average, private equity acquisitions have led to a 25% increase in patient adverse events, such as
• You know, we providers medical events.
• I just only have this venue to say what I'm worried about, and I'll have a venue on Thursday and then
• to say what I just only have this venue to say what I'm<00:51:24.160><c> worried</c><00:51:24.480><c
• </c> I'm worried about and I'll have a venue I'm worried about and I'll have a venue on<00:51:26.319>

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• It has hosted national and international speed skating events and has been the training ground for numerous
• We also aim to improve restrooms so that they are better able to serve the large events we host, meeting
• million request in front of you, but when you think of the DEC, a lot of people think of it as one venue
• It's actually ten different venues, and so think of it as a large retail regional center.
• Our outdoor amphitheater welcomes thousands of visitors for concerts and events, and our regional ice

Bills: HF474 , HF218 , HF210 , HF441 , HF691 , HF720 , HF1068 , HF1314 , HF1465 , HF1860 , HF2046 , HF1389 , HF2404 , HF2854 , HF2985 , HF3128 , HF3103 , HF778 , HF3125

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• multi-purpose arena rule, and what we were trying to do there is have this balance of where we could have events
• These changes included not requiring a ratio of security staff to the size of audience at the events
• And then, lastly, a statement was added eliminating the need for venues that lease or rent their space
• for private events to submit monthly schedules.
• They're really wedding venues, is what they are.

Committee: House State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• And the Main Event Ticketing Act by Senators Blackburn and Lujan, which would better protect consumers
• again, I think this is another attempt to try to help our. consuming public afford very important venue
• events.
• heard serious arguments in favor of daylight savings times from golf courses. and other entertainment venues
• That S-196, the Main Event Act, as amended by Blackburn-Lujan substitute, S-259, the Foreign Adversary

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• These types of stress events chains.
• Uh but it doesn't secondary venues.
• ,</c><01:20:28.880><c> it's</c><01:20:29.199><c> the</c> news event or a stress event, it's the news
• event or a stress event, it's the arbit<01:20:29.760><c> the</c><01:20:29.920><c> arbitrageers</c><01
• </c> have some type of flash crash event. have some type of flash crash event.

Summary: The meeting began with roll call and introductions of commission members and guests, followed by approval of the agenda and a motion to approve the February 10 minutes with a correction clarifying that one quoted statement was misattributed. The commission then moved into presentations. The main presentation came from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors on implementation of the federal GENIUS Act for stablecoins. The speaker reviewed the OCC’s recent 367-page proposed rule, noting it raises many open questions and design choices for states, and discussed expected upcoming rulemaking from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury. The presentation focused on six areas: permissible issuer activities, reserve assets and redemption, risk management and supervision, treatment of state-qualified issuers, capital/operational backstops, and foreign issuers. It also flagged unresolved issues around Bank Secrecy Act/AML requirements and the meaning of “digital asset service provider” activities. A substantial portion of the discussion addressed yield restrictions, with the presenter explaining the OCC’s broad definition of yield and its rebuttable presumption against issuer-affiliated or related third-party yield arrangements. The speaker said this likely forecloses many existing white-label structures but leaves some room for third-party payments depending on distance from the issuer, and noted ongoing Senate debate over similar provisions. The presentation also covered reserve valuation, liquidity and diversification requirements, redemption timing, and supervisory expectations such as third-party oversight, IT security, exam cycles, and reporting. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended minutes.