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• some of our requests today to replace some of our outdated outdated outdated facilities<00:03:27.280
• they are, we will continue replacing they are, we will continue replacing roofs<00:07:36.800>
• uh one large building and replace uh one large building and possibly<00:08:02.160> one<00:08:
• So a whole replacement in a cost-share proposal, we think, is our best way forward.
• So a whole replacement in a cost-share proposal, we think, is our best way forward.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met to hear from Morehead State University President Jay Morgan, who outlined the university’s budget and capital priorities. He described Morehead as a Kentucky-serving, largely low-income student institution with an aging campus, and said the university’s long-term plan is to renovate existing facilities, decommission older buildings, and replace outdated space with more efficient construction. He thanked the General Assembly for prior support, especially asset preservation funding, fire and tornado insurance premium support, and a prior university inflationary adjustment. On the operating side, Morgan asked that insurance premium support continue, that the earlier inflationary adjustment roll forward, and that the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s request for a minimum distribution in the performance funding formula be supported. He noted Morehead has received little or no performance funding in recent years and said that if no additional formula funds are added, the university would prefer a line-item appropriation. On the capital side, he requested continued asset preservation funding and outlined several construction priorities: a new applied science building, a new agriculture science building, a new space science technology building, and a cost-share replacement for the aging Maze Hall residence hall, with the state covering $10 million of a $20 million project and Morehead matching the rest. Morgan also discussed the Craft Academy, saying the current appropriation supports 200 students and that the university would like to increase the line item to expand enrollment by about 20 students. In response to questions from Chairman Tipton, he said Morehead had previously explored but ultimately rejected a public-private partnership model for housing, preferring to own and control its residence halls to keep housing costs manageable for students. He also explained that the land surveying courses in the applied science proposal are a popular part of related programs and that Morehead’s space science program is a major research-and-contracts-driven operation with about 250 students, federal and private research ties, and graduates working both in Kentucky and elsewhere. The committee then approved the prior meeting minutes and discussed that upcoming postsecondary budget meetings would continue over the next several weeks to gather input on the new budget process.

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• To be replaced with "striving to support successful learners through inclusive, quality, developmentally
• This section was also amended by the author's amendment to replace the term "relevant" with "responsive
• This section was also amended by the author's amendment to replace the existing reference to the grade
• Replace the standards.
• And the same thing with the requirements to teach science and to have that replacement.

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• Our Phase One was to replace our water tower, and that is currently underway and funded through rural
• And replacement of some of our water and sewer lines.
• Included in plans for Phase Two is the replacement of some of our aging water and sewer mains within
• The city plans to replace the system while performing the urgent improvements described above.
• The city has to replace recirculation pumps much more than expected.

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• This bill is a narrow but important clarification of Florida law regarding who may replace package pool
• Swimming pool and spa heaters are not just drop-in, plug-and-play replacements.
• What changed in 2012 is that the HVAC industry was illegally performing these replacements.
• You can only go to one person to get it repaired or replaced.
• You replace it in the unit; it's not that big of a deal.

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• And that bill says it will now include replacement cost coverage.
• The second 50%, then we wait until we get a replacement cost estimate.
• If we can get one, that's pretty clear. ...wait until we get a replacement cost estimate.
• The replacement cost on the house is only, you know, $1.1 million.
• We'll replace that couch. So it really depends.

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee held an oversight hearing on the California Fair Plan, focused on the plan’s rapid growth, its financial stability after the January Southern California wildfires, and its role as the insurer of last resort. Fair Plan officials explained that the plan was created in 1968, is a not-for-profit involuntary association of licensed property insurers, and is intended to be a temporary safety net until policyholders can return to the admitted market. They emphasized that the plan is not a state agency or taxpayer-funded, but is regulated by the Department of Insurance and supported by member-company assessments if claims exceed available funds. Victoria Roach and Armand Feliciano said the Fair Plan has grown sharply since 2018 and especially after market pullbacks by major insurers, reaching about 575,000 policies and roughly $600 billion in exposure by spring 2025. They noted that growth is increasingly occurring in lower wildfire-risk areas, where the plan can sometimes be cheaper than the voluntary market, and said this undermines depopulation back into the private market. They also discussed recent policy expansions, including coverage for farms, higher residential and commercial limits, and pending or proposed changes such as AB 290, SB 525, and AB 226, which would add tools like a line of credit and bond access. A major portion of the hearing addressed the January wildfire losses and the plan’s financial response. Fair Plan officials said they assessed member insurers for $1 billion after determining claims and cash flow would exceed available resources, and that the process was approved quickly and paid smoothly, with more than 80% of the assessment collected within 10 days. They also described the reinsurance tower, the plan’s limited surplus, and the need for actuarially sound rates to reduce future reliance on assessments. On claims handling, they said the plan has received over 5,500 claims from the fires, has paid more than $2.9 billion so far, expects total payments near $4 billion, and has focused on advancing payments quickly for total losses and other urgent needs. Members questioned the plan’s solvency, the growth in non-wildfire areas, claim denials, smoke-loss coverage, and how depopulation works. Roach said most closed claims without payment were duplicates rather than denials, and that smoke claims require direct physical loss under the policy, with coverage determined case by case. Public commenters from the California Building Industry Association and the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California said the Fair Plan’s growth reflects a weak voluntary market, inadequate rates, and insurer fear of future assessments, and urged support for rate increases and AB 226. The hearing concluded with no vote, but with a commitment from Fair Plan officials to follow up on unanswered questions and continue providing more transparency through public data and website disclosures.

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• replacing um se the entire section one. replacing um se the entire section one.
• replacing section one. replacing section one.
• >> Oh, the amendment's a replace all. >> It's a replace all on 1420. >> Well, uh gentlemen, replace all
• >> It's a replace all on 1420. >> It's a replace all on 1420.
• It's replace all and u >> replace all.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I know we talked about how we're working on trying to replace old equipment.
• I know we talked about how we're working on trying to replace old equipment.
• <00:13:26.560> We're trying to replace old equipment.
• We're trying to replace old equipment.
• we talk about you know replacing we talk about you know replacing computers<00:15:41.360> on<

Keywords: 916, all

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• 00:21:45.320> state's Providers who violate the state's abortion ban risk up to 99 years in prison
• If she has to miss work because she's sick, who is replacing that income?
• <00:33:38.559> sick<00:33:39.159> who<00:33:39.440> is<00:33:39.679> replacing
• <00:33:40.360> that because she's sick who is replacing that because she's sick who is replacing
• uh a hip or a knee replacement uh a hip or a knee replacement complication<04:16:05.880> rate

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened with procedural remarks, including notice of an overflow room and a brief apology from Representative Andress about returning to his seat after introducing HB 114. The committee then took up HB 476, a proposed 15-week abortion ban. Chairman Lynn explained that a request to withdraw the bill had been filed, but because the bill was already scheduled for hearing, the committee would proceed with testimony and the withdrawal would require later House action. The chair also reminded witnesses to keep remarks to three minutes and asked the audience to remain respectful. Most testimony focused on abortion access, maternal health, and the likely effects of a 15-week limit. Opponents, including Nancy Pariser, Dr. Cynthia Rasmussen, Dr. Young, Bonnie Bruno, and others, argued that abortion restrictions increase maternal mortality, worsen miscarriage care, create “OB deserts,” and can delay emergency treatment in cases such as sepsis or ectopic pregnancy. Several speakers cited experiences from Texas and Georgia and warned that HB 476 contained no exceptions for rape, incest, or maternal health. Supporters of the bill, including Paul Galasso and Lynn Hill, framed abortion as the loss of unborn life and argued that 15 weeks still allows most abortions while saving lives; they also said New Hampshire’s current law is already adequate and that the bill should be strengthened rather than abandoned. Other witnesses emphasized practical and economic concerns, saying unwanted pregnancies can worsen poverty, childcare burdens, housing insecurity, and women’s lifetime earnings. Some speakers urged lawmakers to focus instead on affordable housing, childcare, and family support. No committee vote or final action on HB 476 occurred during the hearing; the meeting consisted of opening remarks and public testimony only.

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• talked about it's a wage replacement talked about it's a wage replacement rate<00:47:48.880>
• <00:48:20.880> rate, the wage replacement rate, the wage replacement rate, your<00:48:24.400
• measure measure that as wage replacement measure measure that as wage replacement on<00:55:18.400
• replacement for unemployment benefits. replacement for unemployment benefits. um<00:55:29.119>
• about right now we're only replacing about right now we're only replacing 27%.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Minnesota underground storage system owner would be eligible for 50% of the total project cost for replacement
• from the tank to the dispenser, as well as those soil and concrete costs that are associated with replacements
• Minnesota underground storage system owner would be eligible for 50% of the total project cost for replacement
• And a bill was passed to allow homeowners money to replace this PVC piping, and it helped completely
• AND BILL WAS PASSED ALLOW THE HOMEOWNERS MONEY TO REPLACE THIS PCB PRIDE AND IT HELPED COMPLETELY SO

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in terms of the amount of replacement in terms of the amount of replacement wages<00:35:44.640><
• <00:36:37.200> wage<00:36:37.520> replacement private sector earner. wage replacement
• Do we want to achieve 32% replacement rates? Do we want to achieve 50% replacement rates?
• want to achieve 32% replacement rates? want to achieve 32% replacement rates?
• Do we want to achieve 50% replacement Do we want to achieve 50% replacement rates?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have zero interest in replacing public sector employees with machines.
• Nobody wants to be using their data to train their replacement.
• Nobody wants to be using their data to train their replacement.
• Nobody wants to be using their data to train their replacement.
• It does not replace them.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• built assets have a current replacement built assets have a current replacement value<00:15:01.279
• This bridge needs to be replaced.
• It was at the end of its useful life and needed replacement.
• uh we had to replace that building in<00:24:00.799> 2025.
• addition to or replacement of buildings. addition to or replacement of buildings.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So this is mostly replacing buses.
• So this is mostly replacing buses.
• , such as bus replacement.
• , such as bus replacement.
• so bus replacement Capital replacement so bus replacement that's<00:46:19.319> what<00:46:19.520

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Transportation Working Group met on January 15, 2025, with Chair John Kosnik opening by saying the committee expected to pass a transportation bill this year and emphasizing efficient use of transportation revenues, maintenance of roads and transit, and safety. Members and staff introduced themselves, and several representatives noted their interest in roads, bridges, and regional transportation needs. Kosnik also said he had spoken with Representative Kel about leadership arrangements and stressed that bipartisan support would be needed for a transportation bill. House Fiscal Staff’s Andrew Lee and House Research’s Matt Burus then gave an overview of transportation finance, focusing mainly on highways and transit. Burus explained Minnesota’s highway funding structure, including the constitutional Highway User Tax Distribution Fund and the related Trunk Highway Fund, County State-Aid Highway Fund, and Municipal State-Aid Street Fund. He reviewed the main revenue sources: the motor fuels tax, motor vehicle registration tax, motor vehicle sales tax, portions of the general sales tax tied to auto parts, vehicle rentals and leases, and the retail delivery fee. He noted several changes from 2023 legislation, including indexing of the gas tax, creation of the Transportation Advancement Account, and the retail delivery fee, which began in July 2024 and therefore would affect fiscal year 2025 rather than the fiscal 2024 data shown. The presentation also covered how highway dollars flow through constitutional formulas, including the 95/5 split from the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund, with the 5 percent set-aside used for town roads, town bridges, and flexible highway purposes such as turnbacks. Burus distinguished trunk highway bonds from general obligation bonds and explained that both are debt-financing tools for transportation projects, but with different repayment sources and uses. No votes or formal actions were taken at this informational meeting.

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• I uh uh this would be replacing lines 85 through 97 on page four with the following.
• Also replace lines 152 on page six with the following.
• And finally, replace lines 154 on page six with the following: six, annual review its prior recommendations
• <00:03:35.040> in<00:03:35.280> section<00:03:35.680> five,<00:03:36.560> replace
• <00:03:37.200> lines provided in section five, replace lines provided in section five, replace

Bills: HB584, HB604, HB584, HB604

Keywords: marriage, religious solemnization, probate court, marriage license, traditional practices, HB604, Alabama veteran tag program, distinctive license plate, veteran license tag, radiation-exposed veterans, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, nuclear weapons cleanup, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, motor vehicle tag, special license plate, military and veterans affairs, Cold War veterans

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• Now, the homeowner is faced with the out-of-pocket expense to replace the stolen funds.
• expense uh to replace the stolen funds.<00:07:55.120> As<00:07:55.360> you<00:07:55.520
• So, they have to go and replace their truck with a $20,000 truck and roll that $10,000 of extra debt
• So, they have to go and replace their truck with a $20,000 truck and roll that $10,000 of extra debt
• <00:21:19.280> it go to roll that truck out and replace it go to roll that truck out and replace

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:09 Discussion SB 118 00:58 Vote SB 118 03:25 Discussion SB 153 04:39 Vote SB 153 17:48 Discussion SB 158 19:41 Vote SB 158 24:09, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Banking and Insurance Committee met for its first meeting of the 2026 session, called the roll, and welcomed new member Senator G. Gary Clemens. The committee first took up Senate Bill 118, which concerns credit property insurance and would codify existing practice in the Kentucky Revised Statutes. Sponsor Senator Brandon Storm explained that the bill clarifies the treatment of the product and, through a committee amendment, excludes GAP/vehicle protection products from its scope and aligns filing language with current law. The amendment was adopted, the bill passed with favorable expression, and the amendment was rolled into a committee substitute. The committee then heard Senate Bill 153, relating to the prevention of harmful and fraudulent practices. Senator Greg Elkins and witnesses from the Attorney General’s office, Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, and State Farm described the bill as a response to storm-chaser and contractor fraud after major weather events. They said the measure would codify current coordination between the Attorney General and the Department of Insurance, allow criminal enforcement in addition to civil actions, and formalize an emergency registration/placard system for out-of-state contractors and volunteer groups during disasters. Members asked about how the bill would affect homeowners who directly hire contractors and whether volunteer groups such as disaster relief organizations or Amish/Mennonite volunteers would be required to register; sponsors said direct hiring would not be affected and volunteers would be handled through a separate identification process. The committee substitute was adopted, the bill passed as amended, and members emphasized the need to protect homeowners from fraud and inflated costs. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 158, relating to vehicle financial protection. Senator Jason Howell and representatives of the Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance explained that the bill modernizes and regulates GAP waivers and related consumer protection products, such as debt waiver and depreciation benefit agreements, while keeping them legal in Kentucky. Supporters said the bill would ensure providers are properly funded and bonded and would align Kentucky with other states. The bill passed with favorable expression, and the meeting ended on a note of bipartisan agreement on all three measures.

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• If you flip to page 8, you'll see that it's replaced with three new paragraphs, B, C, and D, that are
• posted on Senate bulletin boards and sent to the House for posting on their bulletin boards, and replaced
• bulletin boards are removed and replaced bulletin boards are removed and replaced with<00:05:35.160
• On page 24, it replaces that with a preference to appointing people who vote yes.
• Senate website and instead just replaces Senate website and instead just replaces that<00:13:43.959

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When we did a full repeal and replace of the formerly known online learning act with the current and
• came up with this uh this replacement came up with this uh this replacement for<00:47:32.720>
• It's not—it should not replace the standards.
• <01:29:01.840> the it's not it should not replace the it's not it should not replace the standards
• So, um, I don't have that replacement.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In 2018, we had to replace our water tower riser for $54,000.
• one of our $80,000 and we had to replace one of our wells<00:34:26.240> at<00:34:26.399> a
• <00:38:05.040> the lives while we could replace the lives while we could replace the internal
• <01:21:10.639> aging station replacing aging station replacing aging piping<01:21:13.120><
• The replacement of those cylinders, each, is about $75,000.

Bills: HF343, HF446, HF448, HF674, HF811, HF832, HF1661, HF1528, HF1536, HF1541, HF1670, HF1438, HF1714, HF1748, HF1835, HF1904, HF1929, HF1942

Keywords: HF343, Chisago County, Shorewood Park Sanitary Sewer District, Rush Lake, sewer extension, wastewater infrastructure, sanitary sewer, treatment pond, sewage treatment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, local infrastructure, municipal utilities, water quality, sanitation, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, HF446

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• Also with Chairman Klaus's new appointment to replace Mr.
• So the amendment is to replace lines 24 on page one with the following: year 2022.
• Replace line 34 on page two with the following expenditures to allow for such expenditures to follow.
• Replace line 36 on page two with the following: 2022.
• Replace line 36 on page two with the following: 2022 and to provide for retroactive effect.

Bills: HB353, HB354, HB357, HB396, SB83

Keywords: judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, district attorney, compensation, constitutional amendment, job security, Alabama Constitution, tobacco tax, heated tobacco products, heated tobacco, cigarettes, nicotine, vape alternative, smokeless tobacco, snuff, cigars, excise tax