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• used in a multitude of crimes due to their ability to flee from police at an extremely high rate of speed

Summary: The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety met to consider two Senate-amended bills and briefly operated as a subcommittee until a quorum was reached. Assembly Bill 486 by Assembly Member Lackey would add electronic key programming and key duplication devices to the list of burglary tools, with the author and the California Police Chiefs Association arguing the bill addresses a growing auto-theft trend and sets an appropriate felonious-intent standard. Support came from several law enforcement and local government groups, and there was no opposition testimony. Assembly Bill 1152 by Assembly Member Patterson would exempt prescriptions for human chorionic gonadotropin, used in fertility treatment, from reporting to the Department of Justice, with the author saying the change would protect privacy and that the drug still requires a prescription. No support or opposition testimony was offered on the bill. The committee voted to concur in Senate amendments on both bills. AB 486 and AB 1152 were approved, with roll calls completed after members returned to cast remaining votes. The chair also noted that another bill, AB 1127, might be heard later that night or the next morning, and then adjourned the meeting.

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• Sensors are mounted on the nacelles to detect wind speed, which then moves the blades into the wind to
• This kind of transparency is a simple fix that can bring more predictability to developers and help speed
• This kind of transparency is a simple fix that can bring more predictability to developers and help speed
• to developers and help speed deployment. to developers and help speed deployment.
• Speeding up reductions and communities.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , large consumers of electricity-like data centers will be attracted to off-grid providers because speed
• , large consumers of electricity-like data centers will be attracted to off-grid providers because speed
• , large consumers of electricity-like data centers will be attracted to off-grid providers because speed
• , large consumers of electricity-like data centers will be attracted to off-grid providers because speed
• , large consumers of electricity-like data centers will be attracted to off-grid providers because speed

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• really about improving the already happening transition from an outmoded copper wire service to high-speed
• really about improving the already happening transition from an outmoded copper wire service to high-speed
• 00:22:13.600> service<00:22:14.080> to<00:22:14.400> high-spe<00:22:14.640> speed
• copper wire service to high-spe speed copper wire service to high-spe speed broadband<00:22:15.760
• and dozens of other competitors, have invested in the types of technology our customers demand: high-speed

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Housing reform will enable local leaders to address the challenges at the speed that's required.
• Housing reform will enable local leaders to address the challenges at the speed that's required.
• Housing reform will enable local leaders to address the challenges at the speed that's required.
• Housing reform will enable local leaders to address the challenges at the speed that's required.
• Housing reform will enable local leaders to address the challenges at the speed that's required.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I do have you on speed dial.
• So, okay, with that being said, thank you, and get their numbers on speed dial.
• and get their being said thank you and get their numbers<01:15:26.560> on<01:15:26.800> speed
• dial<01:15:27.360> they're<01:15:27.520> very<01:15:27.679> good numbers on speed
• dial they're very good numbers on speed dial they're very good at<01:15:27.960> what<01:15:28.120

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I mean, you go from doing absolutely nothing for a little bit and then you're in a high-speed pursuit
• Paul, and I am terrified regularly of what might happen on those streets and how speeding cars, regardless
• the law is and they're not thinking, oh, this could really get me some serious time; I better not speed
• time<00:52:41.640> I<00:52:41.760> better<00:52:42.040> not<00:52:42.200> speed
• <00:52:42.559> away serious time I better not speed away serious time I better not speed away

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They include an increased penalty for fleeing police in a reckless manner, excessively speeding, running
• They include an increased penalty for fleeing police in a reckless manner, excessively speeding, running
• This is a safety tool to stop high-speed chases, and we have had hundreds of success stories using this
• This is a safety tool to stop high-speed chases, and we have had hundreds of success stories using this
• Do you expect the 100 a month to kind of speed up as you get going?

Bills: HF7

Keywords: public safety, criminal justice, sentencing guidelines, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, public sentencing database, felony dismissals, prosecutor reporting, bail notice, bond posting, law enforcement data, arrest data, public records, sex trafficking, human trafficking, mandatory minimum sentence, peace officer assault, police assault, fleeing police, vehicular flight, stolen motor vehicle

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• If the control rods are withdrawn, the reaction speeds up.
• And I just encourage us to make sure our citizens are up to speed on citizens are up to speed on this
• Okay. citizens are up to speed on this full discussion that we have gone through.

Keywords: 908, all

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• If the neutrons, if the control rods are withdrawn, the reaction speeds up.
• If the control rods are withdrawn, the reaction speeds up.
• And I just encourage us to make sure our citizens are up to speed on... ...citizens are up to speed on

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.

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• they are on an annual basis looking at their rules to make sure that things are moving along at the speed
• of court transfers, we commissioned, their rules to make sure that things are moving along at the speed
• But we expect them to perform up to the speed of somebody who does it on a day-to-day basis.
• But we expect them to perform up to the speed of somebody who does it on a day-to-day basis.

Summary: The task force reviewed survey results from state agencies on potential statutory revisions, with Levi reporting 70 proposals from 20 agencies and noting that about 33 might become agency pre-file bills. Members discussed the need to share the survey more broadly within higher education and to better coordinate issues involving IT and other cross-agency functions. The task force then heard from the Office of Management and Budget on three topics: concessions, architect/engineering pre-qualification, and legal notices. OMB said the concessions law is outdated and inconsistent with current practice, and suggested a collaborative rewrite to allow best-value evaluation, raise the threshold, and standardize solicitation templates. On architect/engineering pre-qualification, OMB proposed expanding authority beyond current state-agency limits and creating uniform templates. On legal notices, OMB proposed modernizing publication requirements, exploring online and abbreviated notices, and working with newspapers and other stakeholders on technology and accessibility improvements. Members asked about where concession revenues go, whether political subdivisions must follow the same rules, and how to move from discussion to action. The task force agreed to have OMB work with Legislative Council and affected stakeholders to develop bill drafts, and the motion passed unanimously. The University of North Dakota then presented a series of proposed revisions focused on public buildings and procurement. UND asked to rework the definition of construction so routine maintenance and one-for-one replacements over $250,000 would not automatically trigger public-improvement requirements, suggested raising the threshold to $500,000, and asked for more flexibility based on project complexity and risk. UND also proposed changes to public bid advertisements to reflect electronic bidding, revisions to construction manager-at-risk selection criteria, changes to architect/engineer procurement rules, an increase in the direct-hire design threshold, and a higher legislative-consent threshold for privately funded projects. The task force supported having UND work with counsel and OMB to develop bill drafts, and that motion also passed. The Department of Public Instruction concluded with proposed cleanup to credentialing and education statutes. DPI recommended reviewing its credential categories for relevance, possibly transferring credentialing authority to the Education Standards and Practices Board, removing outdated school safety patrol language, clarifying waiver provisions, and updating dyslexia screening reporting requirements so the statute reflects current practice. Members focused mainly on whether the dyslexia reporting requirement should remain, and DPI said the screening itself would continue even if reporting language were revised. No votes were taken on DPI’s suggestions, and the task force recessed after the presentation.

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• also addresses situations involving extreme driver behavior such as impairment or driving far above a speed
• such as impairment or driving far above such as impairment or driving far above a<00:02:52.880> speed
• a speed limit. a speed limit.

Keywords: 958, all

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• That's things like impaired driving or excessive speeding.
• 18:43.560> driving<00:18:44.040> or<00:18:44.159> excessive<00:18:44.679> speeding
• impaired driving or excessive speeding. impaired driving or excessive speeding.

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• -some-odd years ago, and we funded that through, I think, supplemental funds or court costs from speeding
• 00:10:42.600> court<00:10:42.960> costs<00:10:43.800> from<00:10:44.040> speeding
• funds or court costs from speeding funds or court costs from speeding tickets. tickets. tickets.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 SB 6 Discussion 00:40 SB 6 Vote 00:13:30 Cochlear Implants 00:16:25, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee heard Senate Bill 6, sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers, which would create an endowed research fund to support collaborative university research in Kentucky. Stivers described the bill as an extension of earlier higher-education research efforts, arguing that Kentucky should build research “hubs” by requiring or encouraging partnerships among universities and outside entities, with potential focus areas including health care, engineering, aerospace, agriculture, and other emerging fields. He said the proposal would establish five research tranches over five years and sought a $30 million endowment for each, generating annual interest to fund consortium-based research and leverage additional private and federal dollars. Senators Frommeyer, Neal, Givens, Boswell, and Richardson spoke in support, emphasizing economic development, job creation, and examples from other research clusters such as Boston and North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The committee voted 12-0 to report the bill favorably to the Senate floor. The committee then received a presentation from Dr. Matthew Bush of the University of Kentucky on pediatric hearing loss and cochlear implants. Bush explained that early hearing detection and intervention is critical because hearing loss in newborns is a neurocognitive emergency that affects language, literacy, and long-term outcomes. He outlined national screening benchmarks, Kentucky’s incidence of childhood hearing loss, and the high educational and societal costs of untreated hearing loss. Bush also highlighted disparities in rural and western Kentucky, where children face delayed diagnosis, longer waits for hearing aids or cochlear implants, and more difficulty accessing follow-up care. He described cochlear implants, the multidisciplinary care they require, and research showing improved language development, quality of life, and cost savings when children are treated early.

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• . >> Now seat belts and stayed with the speed limit, we wouldn't get stuck behind car accidents. >> I
• c><00:44:44.480> stayed<00:44:44.800> with<00:44:44.960> the<00:44:45.119> speed
• >> Now seat belts and stayed with the speed >> Now seat belts and stayed with the speed

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in work session to consider amendments to House Bill 1332, which concerns Gold Star-related flag displays. Members discussed two proposed amendments: one would allow the governor to choose to honor Gold Star families by ordering display of the Gold Star flag at the State House and at the State Veterans Cemetery, and another would define the flags covered by the bill as those officially recognized by the federal government. Members debated whether the language should be mandatory or permissive, whether the State House display would trigger broader flag-flying requirements, and whether the veterans cemetery language was necessary. Testimony noted that the Gold Star flag is federally recognized, while the Honor and Remember flag has not been officially recognized by Congress. The committee also took up House Bill 1097, dealing with historic road signs and the committee referral for that bill. Representative Janet Wall explained an amendment changing the bill’s referral from the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee to the Joint Historic Committee, saying the historic committee is better suited to handle issues involving historic signs and artifacts. She described the Joint Historic Committee’s broader jurisdiction after a prior statutory combination of committees, and members discussed whether that committee has authority beyond the State House complex. Supporters said the change would provide more appropriate oversight and public input on controversial historic markers; one member opposed legislative involvement in removing markers, arguing the issue should remain with existing historical and transportation entities. The amendment was discussed favorably, and members indicated they liked it. No final votes were taken in the portion provided. The committee appeared to set aside the Gold Star amendments for further consideration and moved on after discussion of the historic-signs amendment, with members noting the need to review the written amendment text before acting.

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• Noncriminals needing treatment need speed in their decisions.
• 00:58:50.720> need noncriminals needing treatments need noncriminals needing treatments need speed
• speed in their decisions. speed in their decisions.

Keywords: 00:00:06 - Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:23 - Review of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:02:00 - Discussion of 26RS HB 485 01:00:40 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 485 01:03:25 - Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and took up House Bill 485, a major mental health measure addressing both KRS 202C and KRS 202A. The committee first adopted a committee substitute and then approved a committee amendment correcting misspellings in the bill. Members and witnesses described the bill as the product of years of work with judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, mental health professionals, advocates, and the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health. Testimony on the 202C portion focused on individuals charged with serious violent offenses who are found incompetent to stand trial. Witnesses, including a circuit judge and a family member whose mother was killed by her mentally ill brother, argued that current timelines require repeated evidentiary hearings and impose unnecessary trauma on victims’ families and strain on courts and KCPC. Supporters said the bill would lengthen review intervals, clarify the role and payment of guardians ad litem, and reduce repeated relitigation while preserving due process and public safety. They noted that 202C cases are few in number but consume a significant share of KCPC bed space. The committee then turned to the 202A portion, which covers civil mental health commitments for people who may not have committed a crime. Supporters said current law leaves courts with only two choices—hospitalization or release—and that the bill would create a third option by allowing court-ordered outpatient treatment and other guardrails such as medication compliance and follow-up care. Witnesses emphasized that the bill defines terms such as “benefit” and “serious mental illness,” expands the definition of danger, and aims to provide a least restrictive alternative to inpatient hospitalization. No final vote on the bill itself was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, but the substitute and amendment were adopted and testimony continued in support of the measure.

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• And second, what you said a few minutes ago about how there were going to be little speed bumps along
• ago about how there were going to be ago about how there were going to be little<00:31:02.720> speed
• 03.520> the<00:31:03.679> way<00:31:03.840> as<00:31:04.000> we little speed
• bumps along the way as we little speed bumps along the way as we try<00:31:04.399> and<00:31:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• tried to do more than plug gaps, but we've tried to really collaborate, listen first, and respond with speed
• tried to do more than plug gaps, but we've tried to really collaborate, listen first, and respond with speed
• We used intergovernmental agreements. and respond with speed and flexibility.
• better invest infrastructure dollars in our communities and to the point of efficiency and sort of speed

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• Uh, the flat track also allows us to set up, um, slow-speed obstacles where officers can practice precise
• set<00:25:47.120> up<00:25:47.919> um<00:25:48.400> slow<00:25:48.799> speed
• allows us to set up um slow speed allows us to set up um slow speed obstacles<00:25:50.159> where

Keywords: Opening and Roll Call 00:28 Public safety Cabinet 01:09 Juvenile justice MH Facility: 04:30 Department of Corrections Repair and Replacement: 10:29 Department of Criminal Justice Flat Track 19:05 KSP : 27:02 Department of Public Advocacy : 37:35, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard capital project requests from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for fiscal years 2026-28. The cabinet described its large statewide footprint and said its facilities face significant deferred maintenance, with the governor’s budget proposing full funding for maintenance pool requests, including an additional $60 million for the Department of Corrections’ maintenance pool and cash funding through investment income. Officials said the projects were based on facility assessments and were presented as necessary public safety investments rather than wish-list items. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, the main requests were $35 million for a high-acuity mental health treatment facility and $45 million each for two new female detention facilities. Officials said the mental health facility would fill a gap for youth needing psychiatric care, while the female facilities were needed to support a regional detention model and address overcrowding; they noted the current female population has grown by 50% since July 2024. Members asked about locations, and staff said they were considering western Kentucky abandoned mine land and available land in Fayette and Jefferson counties, with current female placements in Boyd County and Warren County. For the Department of Corrections, officials requested funding for critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roof, and structural repairs, including $15.78 million for Kentucky State Penitentiary utilities infrastructure and additional funding for North Point Training Center projects. They also highlighted two re-entry initiatives: a KCTCS partnership for a re-entry campus at North Point and the East Kentucky Applied Manufacturing Institute at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, both aimed at reducing recidivism through intensive training and job preparation. Members asked about the KCTCS re-entry model, and DOC explained it would be a more immersive, campus-style program than current prison-based vocational classes. The Department of Criminal Justice Training discussed projects at its Richmond campus and the planned Western Kentucky Training Center, including a replacement flat track and campus access road at Richmond and added training features in Madisonville. Officials said the Richmond changes were needed because EKU construction had removed the existing flat track and would affect access, while the Western Kentucky project would expand training capacity and reduce travel for law enforcement agencies. The Kentucky State Police then outlined the final phase of the statewide emergency radio system replacement, estimated at about $17.5 million, and said the system is being built in geographic phases; members asked how long completion would take, and staff estimated roughly four years after funding, assuming no major inflation spikes. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational with member questions and staff responses.

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• legislation itself, but when you look at the different things that the state has to accomplish in terms of speeding
• accomplish<00:26:54.400> in<00:26:54.640> terms<00:26:54.799> of<00:26:54.960> speeding
• <00:26:55.360> up accomplish in terms of speeding up accomplish in terms of speeding up long-term

Keywords: 1189, house, all