Transcript Highlights:

• Be sure you have your phones on silent.
• I do not know the number. Mr. Jenkins, do you know?
• Like, is it a number that in your head is, if it's X number, then it's public purpose, or is it—I didn't
• I think I heard you: there’s not a number then.
• “I do not have a bright-line number, Mr. Chairman.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Transcript Highlights:

• I was trying to get your number because I know we've been playing phone tags.
• I'll spell it: 3261 is a school support employee identification number bill.
• This number does not associate with any PII; it's relevant to their legal name.
• number that's used to track them.
• So, just had the question of where that number came from.

Bills: HB3674 , HB4326 , HB4331 , HB3029 , HB2963 , HB3551 , HB2973 , HB3019 , HB3461 , HB2961 , HB3261 , HB3759 , HB3429 , HB3069 , HB3372 , HB3705

Committee: House A&B Education Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:

• They they must complete certain number of races today.
• I don't have the exact numbers with me right now.
• cell phone so visually appealing.
• numbers.
• I don't have that number available cer.

Transcript Highlights:

• So this is number one threat.
• Number one, if we go down this road, it's gonna.
• You need the phone number. OK. I want to move on here.
• We have a number of concerns regarding HB 17.
• Last year who is the number one Texas is used to number one and during the cold week and until 2023.

Bills: HB17 , HB34 , HB41 , HB 118 , HB 119 , HB 127 , HB 128 , HB 129 , HB 130 , HB132 , HB133 , HB17 , HB41 , HB118 , HB119 , HB127 , HB128 , HB129 , HB130 , HB132 , HB133

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• Maribeth has the actual numbers by program, Mr. Chair.
• Secretary, I'm sorry to disagree with your numbers.
• Before and after There are a certain number of hours.
• There's still a limited number of child care slots.
• I think it's been touched on by a number of different members.

Bills: SB2

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:

• I can make numbers do whatever I want. I can do static.
• I can manipulate numbers to do whatever I want.
• I don't get a number; I don't get a phone call from your office saying, "Hey, we're coming down."
• Before and after, there are a certain number of hours.
• That minus number is what we're sending out to.

Bills: SB2

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:

• numbered years.
• Meanwhile, counties determine the number of voting convenience centers, the number of poll workers assigned
• Is ranked number one.
• Do you have a number?
• If you didn't fill out information there about your party or your phone number or whatever you want to

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:58:34.400><c> and</c> when you talk about the numbers and when you talk about the numbers and
• </c> &gt;&gt; Well I'm going to leave the numbers &gt;&gt; Well I'm going to leave the numbers issue.
• Maka deal with the numbers issue. Mr. Maka deal with the numbers issue.
• Is the... numbers, but just didn't I came here to numbers, but just didn't I came here to talk<01:15:
• </c> know, we don't have great cell phone know, we don't have great cell phone coverage<01:31:00.159>

Bills: HF3423 , HF2354 , HF3634

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, are we going to teach them to continue to not answer the phone and help the public?
• to<01:09:32.839><c> not</c><01:09:33.080><c> answer</c><01:09:33.400><c> the</c><01:09:33.520><c> phone
• and help the to not answer the phone and help the public?
• The committee has met and had a number of bills under consideration.
• of bills committee has met had a number of bills under<01:21:45.640><c> consideration.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports and appointment recommendations. Committees reported favorably on a number of bills and appointments, including local government, health and human services, transportation and energy, business/labor/technology, and judiciary items. The chamber also announced a change on the Senate Finance Committee, with Senator Adrian Benavidez appointed to replace Senator Julie Gonzales for the remainder of the session. A major floor item was House Bill 1136, creating the Pathways to Public Service Program in the Department of Personnel and Administration to identify coursework that could qualify students for entry-level state government jobs. Supporters said it would help attract young people to public service and fill state vacancies using existing resources; opponents argued it promoted government employment over private-sector careers and could expand government unnecessarily. After debate, the Senate adopted the bill on second reading, and the Committee of the Whole report later reflected that HB 1136 passed second reading and was ordered revised and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. The Senate also adopted House Joint Resolution 1023 recognizing Latino/Latina Advocacy Day after reading it at length and hearing remarks in support of civic engagement and Latino participation in policymaking. In addition, the chamber concurred with House amendments to Senate Bill 74, which clarifies penalties and procedures related to excessive claims in public construction performance bond disputes; the bill then passed again on re-passage. Several other bills, including Senate Bill 63 and remaining calendar items, were laid over to later dates, and the Senate also considered and began processing consent-calendar gubernatorial appointments.

Transcript Highlights:

• Please silence any of your cell phones that you may have with you.
• business please uh silence any of your business please uh silence any of your cell<00:01:24.880><c> phones
• 25.439><c> may</c><00:01:25.680><c> have</c><00:01:25.880><c> with</c><00:01:26.040><c> you</c> cell phones
• that you may have with you cell phones that you may have with you please<00:01:27.079><c> um</c> if<
• of things um bad claims um a number of things um bad claims being<00:11:10.320><c> processed</c><00:

Summary: The committee met to hear a bill aimed at regulating paid veterans’ claims consultants and protecting veterans from bad actors. Chair Denine opened by emphasizing transparency, the need to hear concerns, and that the meeting was a hearing only, with no immediate vote expected. Senator David Yates, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to protect veterans by requiring clear written disclosure when a veteran uses a for-profit consultant, including that the consultant is not accredited or affiliated with VA or veterans’ service organizations. He said the proposal was based on best practices from other states, would include guardrails rather than a total ban, and was being slowed to allow further review and possible amendments. Testimony reflected both support for the bill’s intent and disagreement over its scope. A committee member and later witnesses stressed that veterans should be able to make informed choices and that some private consultants and law firms have helped veterans, but they also acknowledged bad actors and the need for rules, accreditation, and fee limits. James Toby of the VFW opposed the bill as written, arguing it conflicts with federal rules by allowing fees on initial claims and urging the committee to reject it in favor of legislation that mirrors federal law and imposes real penalties. Mark Christensen of Veterans Guardian said veterans need more options because Kentucky has too few VSO representatives, supported guardrails and accreditation reform, and suggested the bill could be improved with a dollar-based fee cap, no late fees or interest, and clearer ethical rules. Daryl Casey of JVO said his organization supports the bill’s goal of leveling the playing field, noting that veterans service organizations do not charge fees and that any limits should apply consistently across providers. The chair did not take a final vote during this hearing and instead encouraged the sponsor to circulate committee substitute language and continue discussions with veterans’ organizations and committee members before the next meeting. The sponsor said he was not pushing the bill forward that day and wanted more time to address concerns, especially around accreditation and disclosure.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:09:19.200><c> are</c> make sure that your cell phones are make sure that your cell phones are
• They described receiving many phone calls because their phone number is on the General Court website
• calls because their phone number is on the General Court website and on their own website.
• &gt;&gt; Yeah, line number 12 on page two, I &gt;&gt; Yeah, line number 12 on page two, I believe.<03
• </c> Why address this if it's a small number Why address this if it's a small number of<04:06:40.399>

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:

• We're going to start with blue sheet number two, April 2874, please.
• These are the caseworkers taking photos with their government-issued phones, right?
• Their work phones.
• Their work phones.

Summary: The committee reviewed a long agenda of Senate bills across campaign finance, commerce, education, government, health and human services, judiciary, rural development, transportation, and ways and means. Many measures were described as consent items or strike-everything amendments, including bills on campaign finance termination statements and late-report penalties, AI provenance data, insurance and contractor conduct during emergencies, continuation of various boards and commissions, school safety and communication systems, DCS and child welfare procedures, public records fees, utility submetering, foreign adversary restrictions, and multiple health care licensing and reimbursement provisions. Several members asked for clarification on a number of bills, including school discipline communication, DCS photo documentation, and utility billing changes. A few bills drew more extended discussion. SB 1074, concerning teacher-initiated classroom removals and principal certification of return and discipline, prompted questions about parental notification and the purpose of the bill. SB 1175, requiring DCS caseworkers to photograph children at each interaction, led to concerns about privacy and the scope of documentation, with supporters saying it would improve continuity and child protection. SB 1751, which would expand execution methods to include firing squad, generated strong opposition from one member and support from another, with debate focused on the morality of execution methods and the implications for those carrying them out. SB 1336, continuing the State Land Department and creating an oversight board, was pulled from the consent calendar. The committee also heard brief comments in support of bills on hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living, research security at universities, and EMS licensure compacts. Toward the end, members reviewed bills on virtual currency investments and payments, telecommunications infrastructure, tax lien and revenue administration changes, and retirement system investment limits. No floor votes were taken in the transcript; the meeting primarily consisted of bill presentations, questions, and a few items being removed or pulled from consent calendars.

Transcript Highlights:

• I've had friends tell me after they've said things that they get phone calls.
• If you look at this picture, you can see the headframe for our number six shaft at the San Javier Mine
• refers to this as the urban ore load—both the tailings and all the detritus in your house, your old phone
• refers to this as the urban ore load—both the tailings and all the detritus in your house, your old phone

Bills: SB1046

Committee: House Science & Technology

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, please remember to silence your cell phones during the meeting.
• The senator already covered what I discussed with him, and number one, I want to thank the senator for
• After I got out of session and literally had a phone call from every funeral director in my district,
• literally</c><00:19:31.440><c> had</c><00:19:31.840><c> the</c><00:19:32.520><c> a</c><00:19:32.640><c> phone

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up two bills. Senate Bill 126, sponsored by Senator McDaniel, proposed a constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardon power during the final 60 days before a gubernatorial election and through the transition period, with the stated goal of giving voters more time to learn about executive clemency decisions. McDaniel said the measure was intended to increase accountability and noted it would need approval by both chambers and then placement on the 2026 ballot. Senator Haron raised concerns about whether the proposal could chill pardons and asked about the timing; McDaniel responded that 60 days was chosen because of early voting and the need for public notice. The committee adopted a substitute and then passed the bill with a favorable expression; several members voted aye, Senator Haron passed, and Senator Adams later asked to be recorded as voting aye before adjournment. The committee then considered Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Senator Elkins, which would amend Kentucky law on indigent burials to allow cremation as an option instead of requiring burial, and would require consultation with the county coroner before a decision is made. Elkins described it as a local control measure and said he was working with Rabbi Litman on a possible accommodation for Jewish indigent decedents, since the Jewish community strongly prefers burial and has offered to assume costs in those cases. Questions focused on how long officials must make a bona fide effort to notify a spouse or next of kin and whether the bill would affect current practices; Elkins said it would not change existing policy on that point and suggested a possible floor amendment for additional issues. Rabbi Litman testified in support, explaining the religious importance of burial and the community’s concern about cremation. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed with a favorable expression, though Senator Herron and Senator Tichenor expressed reservations and voted no or passed, citing constituent concerns and the possibility that family members may later seek a burial place to visit.

Transcript Highlights:

• in RVs prior to removal and the number of vehicles that were operable versus inoperable.
• This bill will eliminate the number of children who are given that opportunity.
• We'll go to file in AB 1632, and then we'll go to the bills by assembly number thereafter.
• literally phone in and say, this is my situation, what do I do?
• And I do and... ...phone in and say, this is my situation, what do I do?

Summary: The Senate Public Safety Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 647, which would clarify last year’s RV disposal pilot program for Los Angeles and Alameda counties so local agencies can remove abandoned, inoperable RVs more efficiently. Supporters, including a representative for Mayor Karen Bass, said the bill is needed to address public health, fire, sewage, and neighborhood safety hazards. Opponents argued the measure would be used to remove occupied RVs without adequate housing or service referrals and would harm vehicle residents. The committee later approved AB 647 on a do-pass motion to the Appropriations Committee. The committee also considered AB 1656, which would give judges discretion to delay human trafficking cases when the assigned prosecutor has another trial, preliminary hearing, or motion to suppress, with amendments limiting the continuance to one time and no more than 10 days. Supporters said the bill would help preserve vertical prosecution and trauma-informed continuity for survivors; opponents raised speedy-trial and due process concerns. After discussion about balancing victim continuity and constitutional rights, the committee passed AB 1656 as amended to the floor. AB 1917, a bill to require prosecutors to file a motion before reinstating charges dismissed at preliminary hearing, also drew support from public defenders and defense groups and opposition from district attorneys, who argued the bill used the wrong procedural mechanism. The author agreed to explore moving the process into the existing 995 framework, and the committee passed AB 1917 as amended to Appropriations. AB 2636 would require courts to consider possession of a loaded firearm when deciding whether a juvenile qualifies for deferred entry of judgment. Supporters, including probation and police chiefs, said the bill would add accountability for serious gun-related conduct while preserving rehabilitation options; opponents said it would reduce access to effective youth diversion and disproportionately affect Black and brown youth. The committee passed the bill to the floor. AB 1632, which would replace notarization with a penalty-of-perjury statement for 602 trespass authorization letters, was supported by cities and law enforcement as a way to reduce bureaucracy and help address trespass and vacant-property hazards, while opponents warned of abuse and Fourth Amendment concerns. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill to the floor. The hearing then moved on to AB 1974, a voluntary firearm safe-storage bill, with the author introducing the measure and witnesses from Pierce’s Pledge expected to testify.

Transcript Highlights:

• in RVs prior to removal and the number of vehicles that were operable versus inoperable.
• They can come up and state so at the mic for a phone. Is your opportunity? Okay.
• and the number of vehicles that were operable versus inoperable.
• This bill will eliminate the number of children who are gifted that opportunity.
• They would literally phone in and say, 'This is my situation. What do I do?'

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, you’ve heard the motion to suspend committee rule number four.
• In fact, I had a phone call with one of them yesterday.
• to the hospital and The fact is that everyone that uses a phone and everyone that uses a computer and
• Unfortunately, there is a limited number of specialized contractors capable of providing this level of
• Number one, extraction of uranium was a subject all unto itself. It was something in the past.

Bills: HB2014 , HB2055 , HB2145 , HB2150 , HB2696 , HB2755 , HB2763 , HB2781 , HB2782 , HB2787 , HB2795 , HB2889 , HB2975 , HB2985 , HB2986 , HCM2009 , HCR2020 , HCR2038

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:

• Next up, members, we will go to tab number five, SB 1670 by Senator Osgood, specialty license plates,
• And even if the aircraft is doing touch-and-goes, the tower can see the tail number of that plane.
• And it is, without a doubt, the number one focus.
• I do have flight simulator on my phone. I feel like I'm a pilot. It's good. It's good.
• What's your tail number? 8-6 Lima, clear to land? Yes. All right, buddy. How about CB?

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 86, which would make it unlawful for unauthorized aliens to operate commercial motor vehicles in Florida. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure, requiring lawful presence, a valid CDL, English proficiency, and the ability to communicate with law enforcement. The bill also provides for impoundment, custody transfer to federal authorities, a civil penalty on the motor carrier, and an out-of-service order. An amendment was adopted, public testimony included support from the Florida PBA, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment was adopted to make the change subject to FAA approval, a trademark agreement, and a reasonable implementation period for Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County representatives supported the measure and the amendment, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee approved SB 1670, a specialty license plate bill for the “outsider” plate, after adopting an amendment reducing the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. The committee also passed SB 1054, which increases penalties for traffic infractions that result in crashes involving red lights or stop signs, including higher fines, license suspensions, and a one-year bodily injury insurance requirement after injury-causing crashes. Testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 422 on ADS-B aviation surveillance data. The bill would prohibit use of ADS-B data to calculate or collect landing-related fees, and an amendment narrowed the prohibition to fees tied to landings, touch-and-goes, or entering a fee-assessing airspace radius. Aviation groups, pilots, and airport officials offered extensive testimony, with supporters arguing the bill protects safety and prevents inaccurate or surprise billing, while airport representatives said they use the data for fee collection and operational purposes and wanted further changes. Despite those concerns, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Number two, what I would say is considered technical.
• Number seven on this amendment set is technical, adjusting the numbering of subsections to ensure the
• Number eight, the parent opt-out.
• Number 11, I would offer, is technical.
• Seeing none, I've got to get the bill number. Seeing none, I've got to get the bill number.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 399 by Senator Bass, which would create the Louisiana Higher Education Research Security Council to review and potentially block certain gifts, contracts, academic partnerships, and research partnerships involving foreign adversary sources. Bass said the bill is intended to protect university research, intellectual property, and students from foreign influence, and would also require public disclosure of certain foreign-linked arrangements and a plan to eliminate foreign-adversary-linked software. Supporters from State Armor argued Louisiana universities have been vulnerable to Chinese Communist Party influence and intellectual property theft. Representatives from Tulane University and Lenovo raised concerns that the bill could create duplicative review, delay research, raise costs, and sweep in legitimate private or multinational entities; a proposed amendment to exempt entities operating under a CFIUS national security agreement failed 4-8. After debate, the committee moved SB 399 favorably. The committee then considered Senate Bill 310 by Senator Cloud, presented by Representative Carlson, which would require public school and college health centers to display information about pregnancy resources available in Louisiana. Supporters from Louisiana Right to Life said the bill would help connect pregnant students with existing state and private assistance programs, while the ACLU submitted a red card in opposition without speaking. The bill was moved favorably without objection. The committee also advanced House Resolution 171 by Representative Turner, which calls for a study of the workforce-oriented TOPS Tech and M.J. Foster programs, with business and workforce groups supporting the study as a way to measure outcomes and return on investment; it was moved favorably. Next, the committee took up House Bill 1084 by Representative Turner, a tuition autonomy bill for public post-secondary institutions. An amendment was adopted to add a conceptual framework for tuition-setting considerations, but the bill would still remove the existing 10% over two years cap and allow institutions to set tuition more freely. Turner argued universities need more flexibility because state funding has declined and campuses face deferred maintenance and operating pressures. Several members, especially Representative Carlson, warned that higher tuition could reduce access and that the bill did not address broader structural problems in higher education. Despite those concerns, HB 1084 was moved favorably by an 8-3 vote. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 351 by Senator Jackson Andrews, which would let families apply for child care assistance through CCAP once pregnancy is known, rather than waiting until after birth, to help move them up the waiting list. An amendment was adopted to have BESE, rather than the department, handle rulemaking and to allow the House and Senate education committees to approve the implementation process. The bill was then discussed as a way to help parents return to work sooner, and the hearing continued with questions from members.

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't have a number. He said a number of shops are doing this.
• Okay, that was fun number one.
• Oh, you want a phone a friend? Okay.
• for the number of refusals over the...
• And then obviously if you go to the one that here has the overall numbers, those are the raw numbers

Committee: Joint Transportation Interim Committee