Transcript Highlights:

• Addressing wildfire risk in California, especially in vulnerable areas, is something critical.
• Oftentimes the communities that are most impacted are the communities that are most vulnerable.
• budget sub three, we have our work cut out for us this year to defend the people that are most vulnerable
• make the decisions that need to be made to ensure that we're protecting, particularly our most vulnerable

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard opening remarks on the Governor’s 2026-27 budget, which the chair described as roughly balanced in the budget year but still facing large out-year structural deficits. The vice chair criticized the revenue assumptions as overly optimistic and stressed the need to review recent program expansions and address the state’s $20 billion federal unemployment insurance debt. The Department of Finance said the budget is a “workload” plan with about $350 billion in total spending, $23 billion in reserves, a projected $2.9 billion budget-year deficit, and out-year gaps above $20 billion, while the LAO warned of downside revenue risk tied to stock market volatility and urged earlier action on the structural deficit rather than waiting for May. Finance and the LAO discussed major budget components, including Proposition 98 funding, higher education base increases for UC and CSU, climate and wildfire spending, a new ZEV incentive, child care COLAs, and tax proposals involving marketplace facilitators, renewable aviation fuel, and an extension of the California Competes tax credit. Members raised concerns about proposed Medi-Cal and CalFresh changes tied to federal HR1 impacts, the MCO tax extension, hospital finances, county costs, and the decision not to backfill all federal funding losses. Finance said the administration is not in a position to replace all lost federal funds, but wants to work with the Legislature on priorities and timing before the May Revision. Several senators used the hearing to preview subcommittee priorities and request more detail on spending growth, reserves, and program cuts. Topics included homelessness funding, Care Court throughput, wildfire and climate investments, AB 617, data centers, the judicial branch’s facilities backlog, displaced workers, transit funding, and preparations for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. No budget action or vote was taken at this hearing; the committee mainly received presentations and member questions, with public comment scheduled later.

Transcript Highlights:

• Addressing wildfire risk in California, especially in vulnerable areas, is something critical.
• Oftentimes the communities that are most impacted are the communities that are most vulnerable.
• Budget Subcommittee 3, we have our work cut out for us this year to defend the people that are most vulnerable
• make the decisions that need to be made to ensure that we're protecting, particularly our most vulnerable

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard opening remarks on the Governor’s 2026-27 budget and presentations from the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office. Chair Laird described the proposal as roughly balanced with $23 billion in reserves, while Vice Chair Niello argued the revenue estimates were overly optimistic and warned of a structural deficit, calling for a deeper review of programs and concern over the state’s $20 billion unemployment insurance debt. Finance said the budget is balanced in the budget year but still leaves a roughly $2.9 billion deficit, with out-year gaps above $20 billion, and characterized the plan as largely a workload budget with limited new spending or cuts. The LAO said its office sees substantial downside risk to the revenue forecast, emphasized the volatility of stock-market-driven revenues, and urged the Legislature to begin addressing the structural deficit now rather than waiting until May. Members focused on the implications of federal policy changes, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and the MCO tax, as well as the state’s reserve strategy. Senators Menjivar and Richardson raised concerns about health coverage reductions, county costs, hospital finances, and the lack of a broader revenue solution, while Finance said the state cannot fully backfill federal cuts and is still assessing the impacts. The LAO recommended rejecting the proposal to suspend the rainy day fund deposit and setting aside the proposed Proposition 98 settle-up rather than using it for spending. Finance defended both proposals as necessary to balance the budget year and said it plans to begin discussions with legislative leaders before the May Revision. The committee also discussed climate and transportation funding, including cap-and-trade/GGRF allocations for Cal Fire, interest earnings from the fund, zero-emission vehicle incentives, and AB 617 air quality investments. Senator Reyes questioned the focus on light-duty ZEV incentives instead of heavy-duty vehicles, and Finance said the proposal is intended to partially replace the federal consumer tax credit and that some heavy-duty funding remains from prior years. Senator Richardson also raised concerns about Olympics-related infrastructure, courthouse repairs, and displaced workers, while other members stressed homelessness funding and the need for more immediate action on out-year budget problems. No formal votes or actions were taken during the portion provided; the hearing was informational and moved into member questions after the presentations.

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• We have extended the monitoring and vulnerability management as a system to them.
• went right down the road where I was going to go because a lot of the times where we see all this vulnerability
• So all of that six point four million is for licenses and subscriptions for vulnerability management
• We do the vulnerability management as a service on a regular cadence.

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• This is an issue that disproportionately affects vulnerable groups in our state.
• SB 373 is about accountability, transparency, and protecting our most vulnerable students.
• sponsoring not only this measure but my bill AB 653 and for using her platform to stand for California's vulnerable
• sponsoring not only this measure but my bill AB 653 and for using her platform to stand for California's vulnerable

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a long floor file with many Senate bills. Early procedural actions included unanimous-consent motions, a successful roll-call to rescind prior action on SB 351, and a 54-vote suspension of Joint Rule 61(a)(3) to allow floor amendments on SBs 80, 351, and 415. The chamber also made several referrals, moved one item to the inactive file, and welcomed new Assembly Member Natasha Johnson and other guests. The bulk of the meeting consisted of concurrence and third-reading votes on a wide range of measures, many of them passing with little or no opposition. Topics included tribal gaming grants (AB 221), State Bar fee and bar exam changes (SB 253), AI guardrails in community colleges (SB 241), consumer arbitration clauses (SB 82), due process for law enforcement in Racial Justice Act cases (SB 734), dental payment fee disclosures (SB 386), HOA balcony inspection reports (SB 410), farmland protection and EIFD rules (SB 5 and SB 516), emergency shelter zoning (SB 340), HIV confidentiality (SB 504), election signature-cure reforms (SB 3), contractor workers’ compensation compliance (SB 291), fire training funding (SB 345), wage theft enforcement (SB 355 and SB 261), food allergen disclosures (SB 68), ride-share insurance coverage (SB 371), housing and disaster recovery measures (SB 233, SB 625, SB 21), midwifery education (SB 520), mobile home insurance access (SB 525), epinephrine in schools (SB 568), health facility emergency licensing (SB 582), hair relaxer enforcement (SB 236), wastewater surveillance (SB 317), and several tax, transportation, and public health bills. A number of bills drew brief policy debate or opposition. SB 388, creating a California Latino Commission, prompted criticism from some members who argued the money should go directly to community needs rather than a new commission; it still passed. SB 50 on digital safety for victims of abuse, SB 20 on silicosis prevention, SB 306 on prior authorization reform, SB 373 on oversight of out-of-state special education placements, and SB 437 on reparations descendant-status verification were among the more substantive and discussed measures. Most bills passed by wide margins, often unanimously, and several urgency or tax-levy measures required 54 votes and were approved. The session ended with continued passage of remaining file items and multiple items retained or passed temporarily for later action.

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• is a misguided attempt. ...that will add an unnecessary emotional burden during one of the most vulnerable
• Once I left the hospital, my environment would have changed, and I would have been more emotional, vulnerable
• But the state of heightened emotional vulnerability makes it likely that if given more time, birth mothers
• It's important to the people, and it's important to the people who need it the most—the most vulnerable

Bills: HB163, HB216, HB721, HB2035, HB2038, HB3057, HB3153, HB3233, HB3595, HB3801, HB3812, HB4076, HB4129, HB4377, HB4535, HB4666, HB4730, HB4743, HB4903, HB5149, HB5155, HB1534, HB163, HB216

Keywords: epinephrine, healthcare, emergency response, administration, medical policy, health care, itemized billing, patient rights, provider regulations, Texas Health and Safety Code, cost disclosure, insurance, benefit plan, administrators, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions, parental notice, mental health, medical licensing

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• Number two, someone is missing, especially if they're a young child or if they're vulnerable in some
• child or especially if they're a young child or if<00:21:02.080><c> they're</c><00:21:02.320><c> vulnerable
• in</c><00:21:03.039><c> some</c><00:21:03.200><c> way,</c><00:21:04.159><c> even</c> if they're vulnerable
• in some way, even if they're vulnerable in some way, even if<00:21:04.559><c> they</c><00:21:04.720>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have seen alarming rise in scams targeting our vulnerable Texans, and House Bill 2798 ensures that
• kind of on guard and looking out for financial projects, uh, um, that could be used to exploit vulnerable
• The Texas bishops support prioritizing the poor and vulnerable when addressing social and economic needs
• The church's service and ministry to the poor and vulnerable through Catholic Charities, St.

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• Lebanon Elementary School serves some of our most vulnerable families, and the school has long been very
• serves some of our most districts School serves some of our most districts and<00:13:11.560><c> vulnerable
• families</c><00:13:12.639><c> and</c><00:13:12.760><c> the</c><00:13:12.880><c> school</c> and vulnerable
• families and the school and vulnerable families and the school has<00:13:13.360><c> long</c><00:13:13.600

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:05 HB 537 Discussion 00:00:40 HB 537 Vote 00:02:45 HJR 34 Discussion 00:03:30 HJR 34 Vote 00:07:45 HJR 30 Discussion 00:08:30 HJR 30 Vote 00:10:25 HJR 32 Discussion 00:11:00 HJR 32 Vote 00:41:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee took up several measures related to appropriations and school facilities. House Bill 537 was explained as a technical fix to Kentucky’s opioid abatement settlement framework so the state can accept funds from national bankruptcy settlements under the allocation structure now used by the courts; the bill was supported by the Attorney General’s office and local government groups and received a favorable recommendation. House Joint Resolution 34 authorized release of previously appropriated KCTCS funds for three projects, and members discussed whether KCTCS facilities could be used more broadly for community needs such as public health, workforce, and other services. KCTCS officials said they were open to that idea, and the resolution also received a favorable recommendation. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning the Waters program and release of funds for projects that had remained in design, was adopted by committee substitute and passed favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Joint Resolution 32, which concerns school facility gap funding for districts with low bonding capacity. The chair and sponsor explained that the General Assembly had previously asked the auditor and Blue & Co. to analyze district data because of disputes over project costs and bonding capacity. Superintendents from Marion County, Augusta Independent, Williamstown, and Walton Verona described their projects and financial constraints. Marion County and Augusta argued that full gap funding is necessary for new school or multipurpose facility projects that cannot be phased in; Augusta emphasized its old building stock, high poverty rate, and the need for a gymnasium/multipurpose space used for school and community functions. Williamstown described a STEM center and field expansion, saying the project would be delayed for years without full funding. Walton Verona described rapid growth, overcrowding, and an intermediate school project that had risen sharply in cost from the original estimate. Members asked questions about the accuracy of cost estimates and the scope of the projects, including why some estimates differed from the auditor’s figures and whether the funding requests covered only parts of larger phased plans. The testimony generally supported full funding for the listed districts, with the districts arguing that the projects are necessary for safe, modern learning environments and that local tax effort has already been substantial. Each of the measures considered during the meeting was reported out favorably, with the chair voting no on the resolutions and bills before the committee.

Transcript Highlights:

• Kids are especially vulnerable to heat.
• 20:34.480><c> kids</c><00:20:34.720><c> are</c><00:20:35.039><c> especially</c><00:20:35.480><c> vulnerable
• </c><00:20:35.919><c> to</c> have kids are especially vulnerable to have kids are especially vulnerable

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on several measures. On HB 1233 relating to storm water management, the Attorney General’s office said the state may need to share costs with counties for any new inspection or regulatory program. Testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and a community member who described her daughter’s death in a poorly maintained detention pond and urged statewide inspections and a comprehensive approach. A member asked the Attorney General about the cost-sharing issue, and the office said state appropriations would be needed if counties are required to take on new duties. The committee then heard HB 245 on student heat exposure safety. The Department of Education, Department of Health, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure. A physician testifying for the Climate Change and Health Working Group described children’s vulnerability to heat and cited examples from other states that adopted stronger heat guidelines after school heat deaths. The Department of Education said it could do the feasibility study without additional funding and preferred to wait for the study before deciding on equipment needs. The Attorney General’s office later testified on HB 903, authorizing schools to maintain bronchodilators, supporting the concept but warning that the bill’s definition of school was broad and that DOE may not have jurisdiction over all covered entities; it suggested changing “protocol” to “guidelines” and involving the Public Charter School Commission. On HB 1314 relating to youth mental health, the Department of Education testified in opposition, though no additional testimony was offered. The committee also heard HB 1334 on meat donation, with DLNR and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supporting the measure. HB 799 on health care drew support from HMSA and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, while the Department of Health said it supported the intent but wanted amendments, including limiting the bill to Maui, adding a sunset, and requiring a study of quality and access impacts. On HB 952 relating to Parkinson’s disease research, the Department of Health said the proposal would require additional appropriations and staffing and suggested a public-private partnership approach; the Hawaii Parkinson Association, Queen’s clinicians, and other supporters testified that a registry would help identify the number of patients and improve care. Finally, SHPDA strongly supported HB 1431 establishing an oral health task force, saying the state lacks sufficient dental oversight and that both keiki and kūpuna need better access to services.

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• community support organizations, and they provide feedings to the homeless and they are supporting very vulnerable
• However, as a former teacher and a mother, I do not support removing children—the most vulnerable in
• teacher, I cannot imagine the disruption caused by law enforcement entering schools to persecute vulnerable
• What concerns me is the growing focus on vulnerable immigrant families.

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• The question that this bill raises is, are we not going to protect the most vulnerable people who come
• protect the most vulnerable people who protect the most vulnerable people who come<01:46:50.480><c> into
• That's abdicating our responsibility for some of our most vulnerable citizens.
• That's abdicating our responsibility for some of our most vulnerable citizens.
• </c> especially for our most vulnerable especially for our most vulnerable citizens,<06:08:39.440><c>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And let me say that again: our most vulnerable veterans.
• Veterans in the fiduciary program are some of the most vulnerable in the VA's care.
• Veterans in the fiduciary program are some of the most vulnerable in the VA's care.
• It's aborant, position of vulnerability.
• And for most vulnerable amongst us.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So it's our youngest and most vulnerable kids who are at highest risk for fatality or near fatal events
• /c><00:08:05.199><c> um</c><00:08:05.360><c> and</c><00:08:05.680><c> most</c><00:08:05.919><c> vulnerable
• </c> it's our youngest um and most vulnerable it's our youngest um and most vulnerable kids<00:08:07.280
• ><00:30:46.960><c> the</c><00:30:47.279><c> most,</c><00:30:47.840><c> uh,</c><00:30:48.000><c> vulnerable
• </c> uh, four are the most, uh, vulnerable. uh, four are the most, uh, vulnerable.

Keywords: 958, all

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• </c><01:45:51.560><c> adult,</c><01:45:52.680><c> any</c><01:45:53.000><c> admission</c> or vulnerable
• adult, any admission or vulnerable adult, any admission of of of conduct<01:45:57.600><c> likely</c>
• or a survivor of domestic abuse, child abuse, human trafficking, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable
• exploitation abuse, neglect or exploit- exploitation of<01:55:25.680><c> a</c><01:55:25.760><c> vulnerable
• </c> of a vulnerable adult. of a vulnerable adult.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• that students need in schools, we also need to consider other places where students' safety is vulnerable
• We also need to consider other places where students' safety is vulnerable at school and the things that
• 02:03.600><c> students</c><01:02:04.040><c> safety</c><01:02:04.680><c> is</c><01:02:04.880><c> vulnerable
• </c> where students safety is vulnerable where students safety is vulnerable both<01:02:06.440><c> at
• </c><01:02:16.440><c> at</c> where students safety is vulnerable at where students safety is vulnerable

Keywords: 1183, house

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• One family in particular we knew was especially vulnerable.
• changes, and I think having a safety net during this transition is a smart way to protect our most vulnerable
• changes, and I think having a safety net during this transition is a smart way to protect our most vulnerable
• </c><01:51:57.760><c> and</c><01:51:57.880><c> I</c> protect our most vulnerable and I protect our most
• vulnerable and I appreciate<01:51:58.440><c> your</c><01:51:58.560><c> thoughtful</c><01:51:58.880><

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• It takes tremendous work and vulnerability showing up to committee hearings over and over and over again
• It takes tremendous<01:10:03.400><c> work</c><01:10:03.680><c> and</c><01:10:03.800><c> vulnerability
• </c> tremendous work and vulnerability tremendous work and vulnerability showing<01:10:04.800><c> up<
• It lures you in by making you feel special, seen, understood, and then it preys on every vulnerability
• you have until you're vulnerability you have until you're trapped<01:13:19.920><c> by</c><01:13:20.120

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But at some point, we've got to figure out how do we help the most vulnerable.
• But at some point, we've got to figure out how do we help the most vulnerable.
• Members, there are several major provisions that create problems for patients, providers, and vulnerable
• Members, there are several major provisions that create problems for patients, providers, and vulnerable
• Members, there are several major provisions that create problems for patients, providers, and vulnerable

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously. The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.

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• :42:53.119><c> were</c> veterans that we assisted that were veterans that we assisted that were vulnerable
• </c><00:42:55.680><c> Last</c> vulnerable or facing homelessness.
• Last vulnerable or facing homelessness.
• </c><01:05:00.240><c> They</c><01:05:00.480><c> promise</c> of grief and vulnerability.
• They promise of grief and vulnerability.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting of the session with member introductions and a statement from the chair that veterans issues would remain distinct and receive separate attention. The first item was an update on the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum at Camp Ripley from Executive Director Randall Dietrich. He said the museum has operated for nearly 50 years, has outgrown its current space, and is building a new 40,000-square-foot facility with $32 million in state support plus several million more in private funding. He described construction progress, planned exhibits including restored military artifacts and the USS Ward gun, and said the museum is scheduled to open on September 12. In response to Senator Kunish, Dietrich said the museum is actively incorporating stories and flags representing women, tribal nations, and other underrepresented groups, including 11 tribal flags at the entrance, and is working to integrate those stories throughout the galleries rather than isolating them. The committee then received an update from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs on the veterans suicide prevention plan from Rachel Johnson, Veterans Committee Health Director, with John Kelly later answering questions on department impacts. Johnson said the plan is a coordinated statewide framework built with legislative support, expanding regional coordinators, veteran health navigators, data analytics, and community partnerships, including a suicide mortality review pilot in Hennepin County. She said Minnesota loses about 100 veterans a year to suicide, that firearms remain the primary mechanism, and that prevention must address community connection, economic stability, and access to care, not just clinical treatment. She also said the plan aligns with state and federal strategies and is intended as a living roadmap. In response to questions, Johnson said the department is exploring data-sharing policy issues, has not seen a direct financial impact from federal VA staffing changes, and is tracking federal proposals affecting VA advisory groups. She also said 988 data is available in general but more Minnesota-specific data on the veteran option is still being gathered. Members asked follow-up questions about trends in veteran suicide, the role of families in identifying warning signs, and the Hennepin County mortality review pilot. Johnson said the annual number has remained around 100 for about 15 years, with a dip in 2024 and a return to that level in 2025, and that the Hennepin County pilot was chosen because it offers a manageable geography and existing coalition work, with an initial review expected by May or June. The final item began a presentation from the Minnesota Association of County Veteran Service Officers. Legislative chair Larry Fonder said the group’s priorities are protecting veterans from fraud and modernizing the property tax benefit for disabled veterans, but the presentation would focus on educating the committee about the role, training, certification, and accountability of county veteran service officers. President Tom Anderson, the Winona County VSO and a Navy veteran, began describing his background and office staffing when the transcript ended.

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• If we turn that over to the public, that would render not only our system vulnerable, but that would
• actually render the election process vulnerable.
• ><01:42:11.600><c> system</c> would render not only our system would render not only our system vulnerable
• ><c> election</c><01:42:15.920><c> process</c><01:42:16.639><c> vulnerable.
• </c> render the election process vulnerable. render the election process vulnerable.

Keywords: Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15 Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14 Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee met to approve the October 21 minutes and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and public resources. The sponsors said the bill is intended to strengthen existing law by adding civil and criminal penalties for taxpayer-funded advocacy on ballot questions, especially in light of controversies during the 2024 election over school officials and districts using public resources to oppose a constitutional amendment. They also described related concerns about school districts hiring third-party lobbyists and public relations firms, particularly in Fayette County, and said the proposal was meant to keep tax dollars focused on public services rather than political persuasion. Committee members raised several concerns about scope and drafting. Some asked whether the bill should specifically mention schools, school boards, and school employees, and the sponsors said they would add that language. Others questioned whether the measure would also affect local government lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, and the sponsors said they intended to focus narrowly on schools while exempting certain advocacy organizations and internal government lobbyists. Members also asked whether public employees could still speak as private individuals, and the sponsors said yes. Several members suggested splitting the lobbying and ballot-advocacy issues into separate bills, and the sponsors said they would consider that. Members also pressed for clarification on how the bill would apply in practice, including whether it would cover legal challenges to petition drives or only advocacy after a question is on the ballot. Counsel for the sponsors said the bill would not cover some petition-related litigation as drafted, though they believed it should. The sponsors and supporters argued the proposal was needed to give the existing prohibition real enforcement, while some members warned that the language could unintentionally limit legitimate public representation or be too broad if not carefully drafted. No final vote was taken during the discussion.