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• Speaker, this week, Republicans are continuing full speed ahead with their disastrous plan to cut the
• Speaker, this week, Republicans are continuing full speed ahead with their disastrous plan to cut the
• He was pulled over by the Tennessee Highway Patrol for speeding with an expired license.
• <07:59:45.040> He<07:59:45.200> was speeding with expired license.
• He was speeding with expired license.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• regular classroom and is violent, is disruptive, they are protected by laws as far as, you know, the speed
• <01:44:43.400> know,<01:44:44.120> the<01:44:44.760> the<01:44:44.880> speed
• laws as far as, you know, the the speed laws as far as, you know, the the speed and<01:44:45.720

Keywords: 0:00:03 - Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:43 - Approval of October 14, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Minutes 0:01:15 - Acceptance of Office of Education Accountability Report: Analysis Of Student Discipline Data in Kentucky Schools 0:02:10 - Implementation Update on 26 RS HB 257 0:49:38 - Career and Technical Education in the Assessment and Accountability System 1:13:50 - Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 1:47:27 – Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability. On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use. The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.

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• It will make our roads faster, not in terms of speed, but faster in terms of pass-through, more efficient
• not<00:35:41.040> in<00:35:41.280> terms<00:35:41.440> of<00:35:41.599> speed
• <00:35:42.240> but<00:35:42.560> faster<00:35:42.960> in term not in terms of speed
• but faster in term not in terms of speed but faster in terms<00:35:43.359> of<00:35:43.599>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused first on SP 492, a bill intended to give the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services authority to lease or license property for housing and related uses. Major General David Mikolitis testified that the bill is aimed at addressing affordable housing for junior enlisted service members, especially those assigned to Pease Air National Guard Base who currently face long commutes because of the Seacoast housing shortage. He said the most likely uses would be converting limited barracks space in Pembroke or Stratford into apartment-style or extended-stay housing, and possibly allowing office/co-op space for federal civilians, though he emphasized the primary purpose is housing for junior ranks. He also said any development would likely be done by a private developer through an RFP, with costs borne by the developer rather than the department. Committee members asked about whether the bill could apply to commercial uses, how taxes would work, whether revenues would go into the general fund, and whether the concept could be expanded statewide. Mikolitis said the intent was housing only, not commercial development like a Starbucks, and that any developed property would be taxable locally rather than remain tax-exempt. He said revenues would go into a dedicated Veteran Services Property Fund and be used for facilities, not the general fund. He also explained that the department has about 20 armories statewide but sees only a few viable locations for this concept, mainly Pembroke, Stratford, and possibly one other site, because the goal is to serve personnel within roughly a 45-minute drive of Pease. He noted that a proposed seven-acre parcel near Pease had already been approved by the Pease Development Authority but still needed FAA approval, and he was not optimistic about using that land for housing because of contamination and redevelopment costs. Committee discussion ended with members indicating support for OTP, but the chair said the vote would have to wait until 11 o'clock and then closed the work session on SP 492. The committee then opened a work session on SP 627 and heard testimony from Jim Jelbert, owner of CJ Bus Lines and chair of the legislature’s transportation council, who spoke in support of the bill. Jelbert argued that the measure would allow New Hampshire to raise tolls and generate significant revenue for the 10-year highway plan without directly taxing citizens, and said the money could address congestion and safety problems, including work on I-93 in Manchester and other statewide projects. He estimated the bill could generate substantial revenue over time and said toll credits could help leverage federal matching funds. He also said improved roads would benefit businesses like his by reducing vehicle wear and improving efficiency. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on SP 627 is recorded.

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• pressures facing health care systems right now is truly outside of our control and far outpacing the speed
• <01:07:24.480> way and far outpacing the way and far outpacing the way the<01:07:25.760> speed
• 26.240> which<01:07:26.400> we<01:07:26.480> can<01:07:26.600> make the speed
• with which we can make the speed with which we can make improvements.<01:07:27.800> These<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . >> We've got to speed it up a little, Mr. uh Representative, sorry. >> You know, Representative Nadeau
• >> We've<01:40:52.480> got<01:40:52.640> to<01:40:52.880> speed<01:40:53.160
• >> We've got to speed it up a little, Mr.
• >> We've got to speed it up a little, Mr. uh<01:40:54.160> Representative,<01:40:54.680>

Bills: HF4841, HF4234, HF3697

Keywords: Hennepin County, sales tax, health care facilities, ballpark improvements, tax revenue, HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund

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• But this is a way of speeding this process up to get it done. Thank you.
• is<00:16:25.600> a<00:16:25.759> way<00:16:25.839> of<00:16:26.000> speeding
• But this is a way of speeding this year.
• But this is a way of speeding this process<00:16:27.040> up<00:16:27.600> to<00:16:27.920

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Bergstrom and I met regularly, and he was instrumental in helping onboard me and bring me up to speed
• 10.440> to in helping onboard me and bring me up to in helping onboard me and bring me up to speed
• . speed. speed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the best strategy, update our board members in a rapid way and in a quick way, and bring them up to speed
• bring<01:31:52.239> them<01:31:52.400> up<01:31:52.639> to<01:31:52.800> speed
• a quick way and bring them up to speed a quick way and bring them up to speed so<01:31:53.280>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It is true that if you get hit in the head with a volleyball, they move at great speed and you can't
• <02:22:59.600> move<02:22:59.760> at<02:23:00.160> great<02:23:00.479> speed
• <02:23:00.880> and volleyball they move at great speed and volleyball they move at great speed

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call. The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings. Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• Yeah, I'll speed it up. Let me use two quick examples. You know, we really need to move.
• Yeah, I'll speed it up. Let me use two quick examples. You know, we really need to move.
• Yeah, I'll speed it up. Let me use two quick examples. You know, we really need to move.
• Yeah, I'll speed it up. Let me use two quick examples. You know, we really need to move.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board received a presentation from Dr. Stack and Commissioner Langfeld on Kentucky’s application for a federal Medicaid-related funding opportunity tied to House Resolution 1. They described a compressed six-week stakeholder process that produced more than 50 responses and letters of support, and said the application was organized around five broad priorities: maternal health, behavioral health and substance use disorder, oral health, EMS/trauma response, and chronic disease. They emphasized that the proposal was designed to align with CMS goals, use allowable funding categories, and focus on sustainability rather than a short-term grant. Commissioner Langfeld outlined five core initiatives: rural community hubs for chronic care innovation, beginning with obesity and diabetes; a maternal and infant health effort called POWER; a behavioral health and substance use model called IMPATH; an oral health initiative called Rooted in Health; and an integrated crisis-to-care EMS and trauma response effort. He said the chronic disease work would include prevention, food-as-medicine concepts, and technology tools, while the maternal health effort would expand team-based care around mothers and infants using community health workers and doulas. The behavioral health proposal would build on existing crisis intervention models, oral health would address workforce and access gaps through training, mobile vans, and telehealth, and the EMS proposal would better connect emergency response with home-based and community care. Several senators questioned whether the proposal would meaningfully address rural hospital closures or the broader rural health care crisis. Senator Meredith said the plan was not transformational and would not save rural hospitals, while Senator Berg asked how success would be measured. In response, the presenters said they would use both lagging and leading indicators, with an emphasis on rapid-cycle feedback and data use that is more actionable in real time. They also said the work could help existing models that already show promise, such as behavioral health units and dental workforce expansion, even if it would not solve the larger funding gap created by HR1. Senator Douglas asked how the proposals would motivate patients to participate in their own health care. The presenters responded that the chronic disease prevention work would focus on obesity, diabetes prevention, nutrition, and consumer-facing technology tools to help people engage in their own care, and that EMS-community health worker partnerships could identify unmet needs in the home and reduce preventable problems. The board then moved on to its next agenda item, Medicaid managed care delivery models, with Tom Stevens, Katherine North, and Dr. Patel scheduled to present.

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• And frankly, any speed bump that occurs in making that happen, I think, makes all of us less safe.
• ><00:53:25.280> And<00:53:25.400> frankly,<00:53:25.800> any<00:53:26.000> speed
• And And frankly, any speed bump happen.
• And And frankly, any speed bump that<00:53:27.800> occurs<00:53:28.560> in<00:53:29.040

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:09 State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33 The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44 Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics. Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.

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• know most people out there and our constituents, they sometimes say that, you know, we move at the speed
• we<00:25:21.320> move<00:25:21.560> at<00:25:21.679> the<00:25:21.760> speed
• <00:25:22.080> of that you know, we move at the speed of that you know, we move at the speed

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with the pledge and prayer, a roll call established quorum, and members announced a Veterans Caucus meeting to follow the session. The committee also recognized distinguished veteran Joe Mash Masterson of Bardstown, who was praised for his Army service, long-time advocacy for veterans, and leadership in the American Legion and local veteran organizations. Masterson thanked his family, the American Legion Post 121, and the VA staff, and several members offered remarks honoring his service and the committee’s practice of recognizing veterans. The committee then briefly addressed a referred administrative regulation, 017 KAR 001 030, which leadership described as technical updates to existing policy; no vote was taken. After that, members heard testimony from KDVA and Finance and Administration officials on the ongoing HVAC replacement project at the Radcliffe Veteran Center. Officials said the system had been problematic for years, that design work began early to accelerate the project, and that the work was complicated by the need to replace the system in an operating nursing facility. They explained that the project was bid in March, awarded to Less Mechanical, and that protective measures, shop drawings, and equipment orders were underway. Committee members pressed officials on why the problem had taken so long to resolve, why the original system had been installed, whether the issue had been communicated regularly, and whether the state should be paying for a replacement in a relatively new facility. Officials said the original system’s components and warranties had failed, that they had tried to replace parts before moving to a full replacement, and that the system’s manufacturer and quality differed from a similar facility in Glasgow that had not had the same issues. They said the current phase one contract was about $6 million, with the remaining funds held for phase two to restore full occupancy; phase two design was nearly complete and could be bid later if funding is approved. Officials estimated phase one completion around January 2026 and full completion around March 2027, depending on funding and scheduling.

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• Housing reform will enable local leaders to address the challenges at the speed know, we were told that
• <00:05:28.960> challenges<00:05:29.440> at<00:05:29.680> the<00:05:29.840> speed
• To address the challenges at the speed that's required.
• I heard the authors talk about more speed and more affordability.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's nearly impossible to pass laws at the speed that criminals can abuse the systems, so having a direct
• it's nearly impossible to pass laws<00:04:44.400> at<00:04:44.600> the<00:04:44.720> speed
• <00:04:45.039> that<00:04:45.199> criminals<00:04:45.680> can laws at the speed
• that criminals can laws at the speed that criminals can abuse<00:04:46.120> the<00:04:46.360>

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• dozens of other competitors, have invested in types of technology that our customers demand: high-speed
• <01:15:59.440> High-speed,<01:16:00.239> low our customers demand.
• High-speed, low our customers demand. High-speed, low latency<01:16:01.239> broadband.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Certain cities have different speed limits on residential roads, and that doesn't cause chaos and panic
• 44:00.560> cities<01:44:00.960> have<01:44:01.119> different<01:44:01.440> speed
• Certain cities have different speed Certain cities have different speed limits<01:44:02.080>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• processing capacity, but they are projecting that it actually, the infestation actually picked up speed
• infestation actually it it actually the infestation actually picked<01:04:58.760> up<01:04:58.920> speed
• /c><01:04:59.799> unexpectedly<01:05:00.799> over<01:05:01.000> the picked up speed
• uh unexpectedly over the picked up speed uh unexpectedly over the last<01:05:01.359> couple<01

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This proposal would only speed along that process.
• 00:15:26.000> proposal<00:15:26.560> would<00:15:26.800> only<00:15:27.120> speed
• This proposal would only speed longer.
• This proposal would only speed along<00:15:27.760> that<00:15:28.000> process.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Now more than ever, speeding the market to integrate low-cost generation like solar is crucial to meet
• Now more than ever, speeding the market to integrate low-cost generation like solar is crucial to meet
• Now more than ever, speeding the market to integrate low-cost generation like solar is crucial to meet
• Now more than ever, speeding the market to integrate low-cost generation like solar is crucial to meet

Keywords: 1183, house

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• funding needs, including being fully staffed with the police department and getting services up to speed
• to be able to to get our services<01:14:28.120> up<01:14:28.239> to<01:14:28.440> speed
• and<01:14:29.239> we<01:14:29.400> have<01:14:29.560> vacant services up to speed
• and we have vacant services up to speed and we have vacant buildings<01:14:30.360> so<01:14:30.560

Bills: HF1277, HF812, HF457, HF633

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit