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• Welcome, everyone, on a nice snowy day to the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission meeting on Tuesday

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Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on December 2, 2025, with members attending both in person and remotely due to snowy road conditions. A roll call established a quorum, and the commission approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting without objection. The chair then noted that the staff report would be deferred until the end of the meeting. The main substantive item was the Grossberg matter, involving five separate motions. The commission had already heard arguments from both counsel at a prior meeting and was prepared to discuss and rule on the motions. On motion and second, the commission voted unanimously to enter executive session to consider the Grossberg motions. No rulings on the individual motions were made in the open portion of the meeting before the commission went into executive session.

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• Speaker: The Rules and Ethics Committee will meet this evening at 7:00 p.m. in 404 HOB.

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• I'm a researcher focused on AI safety, including fairness, bias, and discrimination risks.
• Generally, AI is spreading fast, but it is very much still an emerging field, and our research keeps
• I’m Emiko Tajima, a researcher with Partners for Our Children.
• This mandate creates heightened scrutiny liability risks and ethical dilemmas for officers.
• The maximum College Bound Scholarship award in the underlying bill was 100% of the average of the research

Bills: SB6346, SB6347, SB6147, SB6246, SB5940, SB5882, SB6223, SJR8206, SB5762, SB5828

Keywords: millionaires tax, wealth tax, income tax, state revenue, tax reform, Washington estate tax, estate tax, inheritance tax, death tax, probate, decedent, gross estate, taxable estate, exclusion amount, tax rate, estate planning, heirs, beneficiaries, RCW 83.100, Department of Revenue

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• And that is, it's in research right now. Since I get my green back, I'll be filing that bill.
• If my research is right, that was created under the constitutional medical marijuana.
• Page 463 is the core for the Missouri Ethics Commission.
• So our... we have an independent study that does research yearly for our agency.
• It's called the Smari Report, Statistical Marketing and Research Insights.

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• I'm a biologist and was a postdoctoral researcher at the EPA Office of Research and Development.
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• In addition, one of the great benefits of our universities is the research that they do, the research
• In addition, one of the great benefits of our universities is the research that they do, the research

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• So our team, the tourism research branch does do certain amount of research for them and we do publish
• So our team, the tourism research branch does do certain amount of research for them and we do publish
• So our team, the tourism research branch does do certain amount of research for them and we do publish
• So our team, the tourism research branch does do certain amount of research for them and we do publish
• </c><02:09:33.920><c> and</c> anything related to the tax research and anything related to the tax research

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Bills: SCR 13, SCR 24, SB 1, SB 12, SB 15, SB 17, SB 24, SB 57, SB 65, SB 213, SB 371, SB 372, SB 378, SB 379, SB 388, SB 400, SB 402, SB 427, SB 495, SB 499, SB 502, SB 509, SB 535, SB 583, SB 610, SB 621, SB 650, SB 706, SB 740, SB 840, SB 854, SB 856, SB 875, SB 893, SB 918, SB 925, SB 974, SB 995, SB 1006, SB 1018, SB 1025, SB 1061, SB 1073, SB 1106, SB 1121, SB 1194, SB 1252, SB 1253, SB 1268, SB 1300, SB 1343, SB 1362, SB 1447, SJR 36, SJR 12, SJR 57, SCR 25, SCR 22, SCR 12, SCR 24, SCR 8, SB 565, SB 372, SB 765, SB 62, SB 666, SB 707, SB 888, SB 687, SB 847, SB 1248, SB 740, SB 14, SB 1006, SB 504, SB 925, SB 1121, SB 995, SB 857, SB 305, SB 296, SB 284, SB 815, SB 1379, SB 1300, SB 1497, SB 1499, SB 1498, SB 1061, SB 65, SB 241, SB 304, SB 402, SB 499, SB 621, SB 974, SB 1023, SB 1024, SB 1025, SB 1106, SB 686, SB 112, SB 371, SB 204, SB 400, SB 609, SB 1447, SB 670, SB 502, SB 427, SB 850, SB 854, SB 413, SB 1555, SB 1362, SB 1346, SB 1033, SB 1220, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 987, SB 1539, SB 893, SB 447, SB 875, SB 406, SB 509, SB 985, SB 965, SB 1119, SB 1505, SB 24, SB 57, SB 1194, SB 1253, SB 1215, SB 1532, SB 1268, SB 1302, SB 856, SB 650, SB 583, SB 673, SB 840, SB 213, SB 681, SB 1172, SB 1252, SB 378, SB 610, SB 918, SB 1343, SB 608, SB 487, SB 955, SB 957, SB 988, SB 990, SB 1019, SB 1021, SB 1120, SB 251, SB 958, SB 535, SB 761, SB 1, SB 541, SB 315, SB 379, SB 1018, SB 1737, SB 266, SB 1415, SB 57, SB 499, SB 974, SB 1025, SB 1061, SB 1268, SR 302, SR 303, SR 304, SR 305, SB 30, SB 1333, SB 1666, SB 30, SB 1333, SB 1666

Keywords: water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas, Israel, trade, investment, partnership, economic ties, technological innovation, bilateral relations, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare

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• Would anyone like to hear from that researcher? as a source witness.
• In general, it's been researched to really help viral infections.
• So now I'm just citing the general research that has been done for years, as well as...
• From our own ethical code and our own responsibilities, but because it's so regulated.
• But this is, you know, very concerning after doing this research.

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code

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• Fostering a conservation ethic in our community has reduced our per capita consumption substantially
• Uh, TC represents 65 member companies who own and operate over 200 manufacturing and research facilities
• I serve in two director roles, one as the director of the Water and the Environment Research Center,
• We're ongoing, we have ongoing collaboration with New Mexico, uh, Produced Water Research Consortium
• Our research, which includes a report that we did with the Baker Institute at Rice University, points

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• Fostering a conservation ethic in our community has reduced our per capita. consumption substantially
• I serve in two director roles, one as the the Director of the Water and the Environment Research Center
• I'd also like to take a minute in my other role. as Director of the Water and the Environment Research
• Our research team at Texas Tech is interested in actually conducting some of the latter. plan for an
• Our research, which includes a report that we did with the Baker Institute at Rice University, points

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• legislative branch, including, for example, the Ombudsman's office, the Auditor's office, the State Ethics

Bills: SB2661

Keywords: nepotism, transparency, public officials, accountability, government ethics, 910, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Management committee met to hear Senate Bill 2661 SD1, which addresses nepotism. The bill’s sponsor said it would create a uniform state standard covering the judiciary, legislative branch, and related offices such as the Ombudsman, Auditor, and State Ethics Commission, and would include a good-cause exception to allow for unique circumstances, especially in rural areas. The sponsor emphasized the value of a consistent public standard and said the measure was intended to be transparent and broadly applicable. A member asked whether the bill would apply prospectively and how it would affect current employees. The sponsor responded that it would apply prospectively but would still affect existing supervisory relationships involving related or household members, unless a good-cause exception or grandfathering provision were added. The sponsor noted that the current bill does not contain a grandfather clause and described how, in the executive branch, similar situations were handled by changing supervision or temporarily delaying enforcement to work through transitions. The committee then moved to decision-making and recommended passing SB 2661 SD1 with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 3000. The acting chair, vice chair, Representative Morikawa, and Representative Matsumoto voted in favor; Representative Quinlan was excused. The recommendation was adopted and the meeting adjourned.

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• So I'm going to step in and save you from an ethical hearing. Further questions, committee.

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Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on February 17, 2026, and first considered RS 33364, a rule approval related to administrative rules for the state tax commission. Vice Chairman Weber presented the item, and the committee moved to introduce it and send it to the second reading calendar. The motion passed by voice vote. The committee then heard RS 33397 from Representative Jeff Ehlers, which makes technical changes to last year’s rate-regulated utilities legislation. Ehlers said the bill adjusts reporting and payment timing so counties have usage information in time for budgeting and to avoid an unintended property tax shift to other taxpayers. Members asked about the meaning of “investment” in the bill and the fiscal effects if the change were not made. The committee voted to introduce RS 33397 by voice vote. After the action items, the committee recognized and thanked page Creighton Barker for his service, presented him with a letter of recommendation and gifts, and heard brief remarks from him about his experience and future plans. The chair then announced the committee would not meet the next day and adjourned, with further scheduling to be announced on the floor.

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• Bill 2782, Senator Birdwell's bill about discovery requirements on sworn complaints before the Texas Ethics

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• The Rules and Ethics Committee will meet this evening at 7 p.m. in 404 HOB.

Summary: The Florida House convened in Special Session 2025B after recording a quorum and reading the joint proclamation calling the session from January 27 to January 29, 2025. Speaker Perez outlined the special-session process, including canceling regular committee meetings, distributing notebooks with the call, the bill to be filed by Representative McClure, and the bill analysis, and creating three select committees on illegal immigration to hear HB 1B later that day. He also announced a new process for reviewing vetoed appropriations through combined workgroups, beginning with legislative budget vetoes. The House then took up the governor’s veto of portions of HB 5001, the 2024 appropriations act. After reading the governor’s communication, Representative Kennedy moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2802 and its related proviso on page 412, describing it as legislative services support funding needed for IT, forecasting, auditing, and accountability functions. The motion passed 111-0. Kennedy then moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2803 and its related proviso, described as the second line item for legislative support services, and that motion also passed 111-0. No Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, or bills on the calendar were reported. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., or upon the call of the chair.

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• The Rules and Ethics Committee will meet this evening at 7 p.m. in 404 HOB.

Summary: The Florida House convened in Special Session 2025B after a quorum was established and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Speaker announced that regular committee meetings were canceled for the week so the chamber could focus on special session work, including three select committees on illegal immigration that would hear HB 1B, along with a Rules and Ethics Committee meeting later that evening. Members were also told the bill filing deadline had been extended to Wednesday at 5 p.m. The main floor business involved the House’s effort to reinstate vetoed legislative operating funds from HB 5001, the 2024 appropriations act. After the clerk read the governor’s veto message, Representative Kennedy moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2802 and its related proviso on page 412, described as legislative services support funding. Supporters said the veto had cut essential legislative functions such as IT, economic forecasting, auditing, and accountability work, and argued the reduction was likely an oversight or improper interference with legislative independence. The motion passed 111-0. Kennedy then moved to reinstate specific appropriation 2803 and its related proviso, the second legislative support services line item. The House again approved the motion unanimously, 111-0. With no other messages, reports, or bills on the desk, the House adopted a motion to adjourn and reconvene on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. or upon the call of the chair.

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• It says removing funding needed for research and helps school counselors and social workers research.
• It says removing funding needed for research and helps school counselors and social workers research.
• It says removing funding needed for research and helps school counselors and social workers research.
• It says removing funding needed for research and helps school counselors and social workers research.
• They're using the word research. me. They're using the word research.

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• Research has repeatedly demonstrated that high-quality early childhood care and education programs like
• Research has repeatedly demonstrated that high-quality early childhood care and education programs like
• Extensive research shows that when people develop protective factors, also known as external supports
• </c><00:30:18.080><c> shows</c> Justice System extensive research shows Justice System extensive research
• </c><01:48:11.599><c> and</c> Minnesota where I run a research and Minnesota where I run a research and

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• The form of the resolution is as follows, directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly
• Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Committee on Ethics shall: 1.
• Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Committee on Ethics shall preserve all documents and investigative
• Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Committee on Ethics shall: 1.
• We have a moral and ethical trafficking.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And I wanted to sort of check and see how much of that was your ethic and how you intend to operate when
• So in addition to prevention in the first place, this office also does quite a bit of research on what

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met to consider a series of gubernatorial appointments, bill referrals, and two Senate Rule 26 authorship-change requests. The committee first approved, on 4-0 votes held open for absent members, a slate of appointments not required to appear, including J. Bradshaw to the Transportation Commission, Kylie Bolser to the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, and several appointments to the Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training, as well as Monique Moyer to the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority Board. The committee also approved bill referrals and, after a clarification that only authorship changes were before the committee, approved the Rule 26 requests involving former Assembly Member James Gallagher’s bills AB 2676 and AB 2700. After absent members arrived, those earlier actions were confirmed by 5-0 votes. The main hearing was on Megan Hurdle’s appointment as Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hurdle emphasized a science-based, collaborative approach balancing conservation with the needs of farmers, ranchers, local governments, tribes, and communities. Senators focused on human-wildlife conflict, including wolves and mountain lions, the Western Joshua tree program and its costs for homeowners and local projects, invasive golden mussels, staffing shortages among wildlife officers, marine protected areas and 30x30, tribal co-management and land return, and oil spill prevention and response. Hurdle said the department is using data sharing, less-lethal tools, task forces, public education, and partnerships to address these issues, while also trying to improve permitting and reduce burdens where possible. The committee then heard from Caroline Thomas Jacobs, nominated to lead the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Jacobs highlighted her prior leadership roles in wildfire safety and her earlier service at Cal OES, and said her priorities include statewide preparedness, next-generation 911, recovery from the Los Angeles fires, and planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Senators questioned her about disaster debris clearance, public safety power shutoffs, governance for the 911 rollout, earthquake preparedness, mutual-aid equipment, and how Cal OES coordinates with local and out-of-state law enforcement for major events. Jacobs said Cal OES should show up quickly, coordinate clearly, and use lessons from past disasters to reduce delays and improve response. Both nominees received broad support from public witnesses, and each was advanced to the Senate floor by committee vote; Hurdle’s appointment was later confirmed 5-0, and Jacobs’s appointment was confirmed 5-0 after the committee reconvened.

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• And I wanted to sort of check and see how much of that was your ethic and how you intend to operate when
• So in addition to prevention in the first place, this office also does quite a bit of research on what

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