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• question is simply this: unless a matter is before the House, there can be no parliamentary inquiry, except
• I've had no communication with anybody about that except general members in the committee process.
• And so we're not going to resolve that in here except. that typically the majority, 76 votes, means that
• east of I-35, in either Travis County or Hays County, there is almost always, with a couple of exceptions
• And all the lines that have been impacted except for those who've objected.

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• The bill allows for single-use and family accommodations and makes exceptions for emergencies, children
• Obviously, because how else can others determine our sex except by looking at it?
• By all means, I am not an exceptional person, but we're talking a lot about safety today.
• We appreciate the exception language to the original filed bill in the 89th session; however, we still
• Do nothing except pray about it.

Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects

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• And then there's this one, which is very similar except that there are some restrictions on how rapidly
• And then there's this one, which is very similar except that there are some restrictions on how rapidly
• And then there's this one, which is very similar except that there are some restrictions on how rapidly
• And then there's this one, which is very similar except that there are some restrictions on how rapidly
• And then there's this one, which is very similar except that there are some restrictions on how rapidly

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee first took up Senate Bill 63, which Representative Maguire described as a straightforward bill setting funding for the Division of Travel and Tourism. He said it was not controversial. The committee voted to retain the bill by roll call, with one no vote and one member absent, and the motion passed 23-1-1. The committee then considered Senate Bill 74, dealing with annual reporting requirements for state departments that issue permits. Representative Maguire explained Amendment 2282 would shorten the reporting burden by requiring summary data on delayed permits rather than listing every permit, and would delay the first report until 2027 so agencies would not have to reconstruct old data. The amendment was adopted by voice vote, and the bill was then approved as amended by a 24-1 roll call vote. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 241 on construction of a public pier at Hampton Beach. Representative Sweeney moved inexpedient to legislate, saying the project was ambitious and lacked public support. The motion passed unanimously 25-0, sending the bill to consent. Division Two then took up Senate Bill 145, a replace-all amendment to the education freedom account bill. Supporters said the amendment clarified the bill, kept the policy intact, removed a reimbursement program and an open-ended appropriation, and established a cap of 10,000 students with priority for current students and certain other groups. Opponents argued the measure was still a major expansion, would increase spending after crossover, and that the cap was not meaningful. After discussion, Amendment 2301H was adopted and the bill was approved as amended by a 25-0 vote, with members noting it could go on consent because no money remained in it.

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• So the protocols are being followed, with the exception of today, which would ordinarily the House would
• that this article, I believe, is identical to that which the House passed to the floor, with the exception
• The leadership deal was silent on any data center issue except for the electricity repeal.
• <01:10:50.880> for<01:10:51.040> the data center issue except for the data center issue
• except for the electricity<01:10:52.080> repeal.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As far as operational changes, it will remain vastly the same except for deadlines, changes.
• Vastly the same, except for deadlines, changes in deadlines, and as well as the code of conduct would
• I move that the Senate accept the report in its entirety and confirm the appointments therein, except
• Appointments therein, except for Mr. Foggenholy and Mr. Barreto.
• that no officer of the Fish and Wildlife Commission can enter any property, any private property, except

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and heard several member introductions before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up SB 200/HB 295 on a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan, which directs DEP to develop a statewide recycling strategy by 2026 with stakeholder input and a three-year implementation roadmap; the House bill was substituted and passed 38-0. Senators then approved CS/CS/SB 492 on mitigation banking and land development after adopting two McLean amendments, including one on out-of-service credits and another incorporating phosphate mining lands provisions; the bill passed 35-3 after debate over possible constitutional issues. CS/SB 494 on aggravated animal cruelty was also amended and substituted with the House companion to add a searchable FDLE database of convicted animal abusers and a sentencing multiplier, with an agriculture-related exemption; it passed 37-0. The Senate next passed CS/CS/SB 500/HB 711 creating the Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism, including training and coordinated alert procedures, with a House amendment to align implementation timing and funding; it passed 37-0. CS/CS/SB 524/HB 1089 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening tests and passed 36-0. CS/CS/SB 592/HB 393 revised the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program by lowering approval thresholds, clarifying eligibility and ownership issues, and adding sliding-door wind-driven rain mitigation devices; it passed 37-0 after discussion about funding and insurance premium credits. CS/SB 742/HB 1145 on workforce education allowed charter schools direct access to grant funding and expanded money-back guarantees for certain programs, and it passed 37-0. CS/CS/SB 822/HB 443 on charter schools generated extensive debate and multiple amendments, including a Jones amendment requiring parent acknowledgment of school rules; the bill would expand charter autonomy, reporting flexibility, enrollment capacity, and governance provisions, and it was placed on the calendar for third reading after the amendment process. Later, the Senate passed HB 827 on a statewide study of automation and workforce impact, which would examine job displacement, wages, vulnerable regions, and training needs, by a 35-0 vote. It also passed CS/CS/SB 964/HB 181 on parole guidelines, CS/SB 976/HB 901 on court-appointed psychologists, and CS/SB 1084/HB 1451 on sexual cyber harassment and digitally forged intimate images, all unanimously. CS/CS/SB 1156 on a Home Health Aid for Medically Fragile Children Program was amended to clarify training requirements and passed 37-0 after supportive debate about helping parents care for medically fragile children. Finally, CS/CS/CS/SB 1240/HB 1091 on substance abuse and mental health care was amended to allow designated facilities to retain certain stabilized patients during the 72-hour involuntary examination period and passed 37-0. Several other bills were temporarily postponed, and the chamber also recognized guests and interns throughout the session.

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• Speaker, gentlelady, when we're going to go... to page 39, when it talks about exceptions from surface
• Because I see it says the only exception from this, or I'm sorry, from surface water discharge permits
• We have in this bill all the exceptions. That is not good for farming and ranching.
• Job or any of our jobs, except maybe the governor who put this in the bill. So, Mr.
• . ...exceptions whatsoever, even though rape accounts for 4% of abortions.

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• When we first got elected, we aimed to stop all outsiders from buying property in Hawaii, with the exception
• When we first got elected, we aimed to stop all outsiders from buying property in Hawaii, with the exception
• When we first got elected, we aimed to stop all outsiders from buying property in Hawaii, with the exception
• cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added PFAS substances, with certain exceptions
• 28.960> we<01:34:29.080> make<01:34:29.239> an One of the things we make an exception

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The hearing began on SP 547, which would create incentives for graywater recycling systems and atmospheric water generators through an income tax credit, a Department of Health rebate program, and building code standards. The Department of Health and Department of Taxation offered written comments; Taxation said it had seven proposed amendments to improve administration. Testimony was largely supportive, with advocates and local users describing water-supply benefits, emergency use during the Maui fires, and potential help for drought conditions and Red Hill concerns. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii suggested only the rebate program should move forward for clearer cost transparency, and the Department of Health said it needed more time to study the bill. Members questioned the fiscal impact and whether combining a tax credit and rebate was typical, but staff did not have cost estimates. Decision-making on SP 547 was deferred to February 12, 2025. The committee then took up SP 242 on foreign ownership of agricultural lands. The chair recommended passage with amendments, including deleting a reference to the Attorney General in one section and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. Supporters argued the bill was a first step to limit foreign ownership of farmland, citing other states with similar restrictions, while several members said they supported the intent but had reservations about possible unintended harm to farmers and agriculture investment. After discussion, the measure passed with amendments on a 5-0 vote, with some members voting with reservations. The committee also discussed SP 1633, which would create a green building tax credit for structures using at least 30% Hawaii-grown hemp material. The chair said the bill was close but needed more work, and decision-making was deferred to February 12, 2025. Later, the committee heard several environmental measures: SB 683, which would ban intentionally added PFAS in certain products starting in 2028; SB 1109, which would replace the “finding of no significant impact” with a “finding of completion of environmental disclosure process”; SB 391, which would expand recycling requirements to certain lithium-ion batteries; and SB 12, which would classify neonic pesticides as restricted-use pesticides and limit certain seed treatments. Testimony on these bills included support from environmental and advocacy groups, comments from state agencies, and requests for amendments or further study, but no final votes were taken on those measures in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• the memorandum of agreement list, and the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program agreement list, except
• To my knowledge, I do not believe that welfare, except to the extent that it's through medical care or
• To my knowledge, I do not believe that welfare, except to the extent that it's through medical care or
• knowledge I do not believe<00:54:39.359> that<00:54:39.720> welfare<00:54:40.280> except
• <00:54:40.520> to<00:54:40.680> the believe that welfare except to the believe that

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the January 14 minutes and then considered a large agenda of contracts, including personal services contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, and Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program items. The chair noted the agenda contained 240 items and emphasized the need for transparency in how contract approvals work. Several items were pulled for questions, while the rest were approved without objection. The first major discussion involved seven contingency-fee contracts for the Attorney General’s office. Committee members asked about the apparent $20 million maximum per contract, and staff explained that the amount was a ceiling, not a guarantee, and that under the statutory waterfall in KRS 45A.717 a $20 million fee would require roughly $355 million returned to the Commonwealth. Staff also said the new batch included some new firms, that these contracts are being handled in 6- to 12-month batches, and that no money had yet been spent from the prior cycle. The committee then approved those contracts. Members also questioned a Cabinet for Health and Family Services training contract, which officials said was needed because Finance provides only Kentucky-specific training, while the outside vendor offers broader procurement and federal-funds training; the committee approved that item. A University of Kentucky capital project contract for the State Capitol exterior renovation was approved after questions about the open-ended date, total project cost, and expected completion, with staff saying the overall project is projected for substantial completion by the end of 2026 and final warranty work could extend into 2027. A DCBS amendment for SSI eligibility determinations for children in out-of-home care was explained as an increase caused by a protest, a reissued RFP, and more children entering care; the committee approved it after discussion of the protest and scoring details. The committee also approved a Transportation Cabinet amendment for an I-71 widening and interchange project in Oldham County after staff explained it was a time extension with no additional funds, though the project had evolved due to traffic changes and now includes an eight-lane bridge design. Finally, the committee discussed two Finance Cabinet facilities and support services amendments tied to the Capitol renovation and juvenile justice facility retrofits. Staff said the Capitol project contract covered the full design team, with completion projected around 2029, while the juvenile justice amendments covered additional design work for McCracken and Breathitt facilities, with final bid documents expected in June or July and construction anticipated to begin in the latter half of 2025. Both items were approved.

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• Pharmacists may not independently prescribe controlled substances, ...except opioid use disorder medications
• Why are we expanding it to all medicines except for the controlled substances and the list that you gave
• It specifies that, except in accordance with a judicial order or as otherwise provided by law, all documents
• the registry prohibition disallows the creation of any system of registration for firearm owners except
• Firearm dealers should not be the exception.

Summary: The House convened with Girl State participants presiding for part of the session, including introductions of the student leadership and a unanimous voice vote passing House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the young women participating in Delaware Girl State. The chamber also welcomed congressional interns and other guests, accepted the prior day’s minutes, and observed a moment of silence for Nathan Cynix and Kara Feeley before prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to tributes for Representative Ron Gray, who was recognized for his 14 years of service and his work on issues such as bond bills, dredging, bike paths, small business, constituent service, and agriculture-related funding. Multiple members from both parties praised his humor, honesty, mentorship, and dedication to the House and his district. Gray responded with extended remarks reflecting on his family legacy, legislative service, and appreciation for colleagues and staff, and the chamber later sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at his request. The House then received communications, including Senate messages returning several bills and informing the chamber of Senate passage of additional measures. Members were also told that the FY27 bond bill, House Bill 500, had been placed on desks as a gift for review. The House read in Consent Agenda S, which included House Bill 476, House Joint Resolution 13, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 168, Senate Bill 297, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319, and Senate Joint Resolution 21, and began a roll call vote on the consent agenda.

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• I don't have a lot to add that Council Member DeVos didn't, except I would like to point out that we're
• I don't have a lot to add that Council Member DeVos didn't, except I would like to point out that we're
• 24:51.920> Member<00:24:52.160> DeVos<00:24:52.520> didn't,<00:24:53.280> except
• <00:24:53.640> I Council Member DeVos didn't, except I Council Member DeVos didn't, except

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But this bill creates an exception. It says in this one area we're going to look the other way.
• If you're activated and not on active duty, there are some exceptions if you are still under the guard
• It doesn't put any more burden on them except to put them on notice that they need to enforce the laws
• There are even exceptions provided for in the bill that give the government guidance about if you're
• So, this information will not be Disclosed to any other person or entity except pursuant to the order

Bills: HB2268, HB3000, HB3043, HB3066, HB3078, HB3143, HB3144, HB3244, HB3298, HB3320, HB3467, HB3321, HB3329, HB3431, HB3464, HB3499, HB3500, HB3586, HB3590, HB3650, HB3671, HB3695, HB3700, HB3701, HB3764, HB3767, HB3834, HB3931, HB3934, HB3940, HB3944, HB3979, HB3985, HB4113, HB4294, HB4302, HB4317, HB4324, HB4359, HB4426, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4434, HJR1077, SR42, SR35, HJR1023, HB1225, HB1374, HB1381, HB1590, HB1675, HB2153

Keywords: HB2268, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, appropriation, General Revenue Fund, PACE, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, elderly care, aging Oklahomans, long-term care, Medicaid, health care funding, provider reimbursement, rate increase, low-income seniors, senior services, integrated care, emergency measure, cosmetology, barbering

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• And of those, many others have this small business exception. Delaware has an exemption.
• And of those, many others have this small business exception. Delaware has an exemption.
• c><00:03:08.480> business others have this small business others have this small business exception
• c> Delaware<00:03:10.400> has<00:03:10.600> an<00:03:10.720> exemption, exception
• Delaware has an exemption, exception.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• shall meet in joint assembly at 10:30 in the forenoon on each succeeding day, Saturdays and Sundays excepted
• experience, newly appointed judges often have some things to sort out, and Judge Malone is not an exception
• Malone<00:56:14.080> is<00:56:14.280> not<00:56:14.560> an<00:56:14.640> exception
• <00:56:15.440> I Judge Malone is not an exception. I Judge Malone is not an exception.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• beautiful green nature areas where the whole—you wouldn't even know there was a nuclear plant there, except
• These are independent, of course, except for France, because nothing's outside the government really
• So going back to one of the last slides, I noticed Wyoming, you said they created a narrow exception
• “I noticed Wyoming, you said they created a narrow exception just for temporary facility.
• Well, we’re building these things right now, except they’re in a ship and they’re in the ocean someplace

Keywords: 908, all

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• observe<00:02:08.920> and<00:02:09.080> participate One other item I'd like to note: except
• continue to indicate that in the state of Minnesota, voters certainly, again, I think we have a really exceptional
• /c><01:11:57.440> really again, I think we have a really again, I think we have a really exceptional
• voting<01:11:58.560> system,<01:11:59.520> that<01:11:59.680> your exceptional
• voting system, that your exceptional voting system, that your vote<01:12:00.080> matters,<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Roll call required on all bills except budget bills or a bill to a portion of the legislature.
• <01:16:46.320> on<01:16:46.560> all<01:16:46.719> bills<01:16:47.040> except
• Roll call required on all bills except Roll call required on all bills except budget<01:16:47.679
• The President: Roll call is required on all bills except the budget bill or portion of the legislature

Keywords: 916, all

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• come up and simply put, I think this body and this group and this team that did this study did an exceptional
• I think this body and this team that did this study did an exceptional job, and as a, I've been doing
• c><00:59:21.040> study<00:59:21.359> did<00:59:21.599> an<00:59:21.839> exceptional
• that did this study did an exceptional that did this study did an exceptional job<00:59:23.359><

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:00 Approve Minutes from November 13, 2025- 00:00:55 RiverLink Tolling Operations for Louisville Bridges-Quarterhill Testimony- 00:01:48 Staff Report on Veterans’ Centers- 00:26:45 Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Response to Staff Report- 0:58:53 Adjournment- 1:18:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting and then heard testimony from Quarter Hill, the tolling subcontractor for RiverLink on the Indiana-Kentucky bridge system. Quarter Hill described its role in back-office support and call center operations for the Lincoln, Kennedy, and Lewis and Clark bridges, and said the contract began in 2021 with go-live in September 2023. The company reported that revenue has increased since it took over, customer service response times have improved, and it has been operating at a loss because the contract was based on outdated transaction estimates and did not account for higher-than-expected volume and added support costs. Members questioned Quarter Hill about the role of consultants, the low reported collection rate, and why the company was leaving the contract. Quarter Hill said a single large consulting engineering firm had been hired to help shape the RFP and contract, but argued that consultants and overly detailed requirements can create disputes and hinder efficient service. On collection rates, the company said the reported 85% rate reflects the absence of registration holds and other enforcement tools, and that the remaining unpaid tolls are the hardest to collect. The company also said it had lost significant money on the contract and had reached a change order and termination agreement, while emphasizing that the system itself was functioning well. The committee then received a staff report on Kentucky veterans centers. Staff said quality of care is generally high and staffing has improved, but reported occupancy figures are misleading because they are based on certified beds rather than functional capacity after conversions to single-occupancy rooms and capital projects. The report said actual occupancy is closer to 85% than the commonly reported 56%, and that increasing occupancy would not necessarily increase revenue because the state’s cost of care exceeds reimbursement and private-pay revenue. Recommendations included adopting functional occupancy reporting, continuing the move to single-occupancy rooms, reviewing modernization needs at Thompson Hood, including Eastern Kentucky in planning, and referring the Radcliffe HVAC procurement and installation to the Auditor of Public Accounts and Attorney General for review.

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• The value to fix the cars are ideally the same, except that, of course, a car that's 12, 14 years older
• The value to fix the cars are ideally the same, except that, of course, a car that's 12, 14 years older
• value to fix the cars are ideally<00:49:57.119> the<00:49:57.440> same<00:49:57.839> except
• that<00:49:58.960> of<00:49:59.200> course<00:49:59.359> a ideally the same except
• that of course a ideally the same except that of course a car<00:49:59.680> that's<00:50:00.000

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Transportation approved the minutes from its September 16 meeting and then heard a presentation from Jason Sawala, deputy state highway engineer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, on rest areas and truck parking. He described Kentucky’s system of eight welcome centers, 14 rest areas, and four truck havens, and said the Cabinet spent just over $12 million in fiscal year 2025 to operate and maintain those facilities. He also explained that the Cabinet’s truck parking study found truck parking demand has increased 24% since 2012, driven by just-in-time delivery, stricter hours-of-service and electronic logging requirements, and fewer drivers. Sawala said the study looked not only at Cabinet-owned facilities but also private truck stops and lots, and identified unmet parking demand across the state, especially at 1:00 a.m. He noted that 11 sites, mostly existing rest areas, weigh stations, or welcome centers, were identified as promising expansion locations, with estimated project costs in the $30 million to $36 million range in 2022 dollars. He said the Cabinet is working on design and project development for those sites and is seeking federal funding opportunities where available. Members raised concerns about safety, congestion, and trucks parking on ramps or in residential areas, and several asked about funding, charging for parking, and whether autonomous vehicles might reduce future demand. Sawala said the 820 public rest-area spaces are marked spaces only, that he was not aware of any state charging for public truck parking, and that federal programs can help fund some expansions. He also said he was not aware of local-government parking programs offhand but would look into it. Members generally emphasized the importance of truck parking for safety, commerce, and avoiding burdens on local communities.

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• actually use it, you're attending a college in Kentucky or you're in one of the approved out-of-state exceptions
• actually use it, you're attending a college in Kentucky or you're in one of the approved out-of-state exceptions
• you're in one of the approved out or you're in one of the approved out ofstate<00:28:38.399> exceptions
• where<00:28:39.120> we<00:28:39.279> allow<00:28:39.520> that ofstate exceptions
• where we allow that ofstate exceptions where we allow that for<00:28:39.919> keys.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met and approved the July 15, 2025 minutes before hearing a presentation from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA/KIA) on student financial aid ahead of the January biennial budget session. KHEAA outlined its role administering 17 state-funded grant and scholarship programs, 529 plans, and outreach services, and emphasized that net lottery proceeds after a $3 million literacy appropriation are statutorily dedicated to student aid. The agency focused on the major need-based programs—College Access Program (CAP), Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG), and KEES—along with dual credit, Work Ready Kentucky, teacher scholarship, and National Guard tuition assistance. Officials said the new federal FAFSA methodology created a major increase in eligible students, especially for CAP, and thanked lawmakers for adding substantial funding this biennium to meet the higher demand. Staff explained that CAP is for Pell-eligible, low-income students, while KTG is a need-based grant for students at private Kentucky colleges; both use FAFSA data, but schools verify final eligibility. They said CAP awards are first-come, first-served and that the higher funding level allowed the program to last the full 21-month application cycle in FY 2024-2025, compared with much shorter periods in earlier years. KHEAA reported about $232 million spent on CAP for roughly 72,000 students last year, with current applications running about 10% ahead of the prior year. Members asked about the difference between applicants and recipients, the effect of lower lottery revenues, and whether recent federal legislation would affect state aid; KHEAA said it does not expect major impacts on grants and scholarships, though student loan changes could affect graduate students. The committee also discussed KEES and dual credit. KHEAA said KEES has been fully funded since its creation and that its forecast was within $76,000 of actual need last year. For dual credit, staff said a recent bill consolidated work-ready dual credit and career/technical education under one scholarship program, and KHEAA will seek growth funding because participation and costs continue to rise. The agency said FY 2025 dual credit spending reached $26.4 million across dual credit and work-ready funding, requiring transfers from Work Ready Kentucky to keep dual credit fully funded. Members asked about transferability of dual credit hours and whether the program reduces later college costs; KHEAA said it does not have hard data on every credit transfer, but it does see higher bachelor’s completion rates and lower student debt, suggesting positive effects. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• :45:07.040> progress Minnesota workers, roll back progress for families, and do everything except
• want to point to what I think gets to the heart of your question, which is 8.12 subdivision 4, exceptions
• want to point to what I think gets to the heart of your question, which is 8.12 subdivision 4, exceptions
• want to point to what I think gets to the heart of your question, which is 8.12 subdivision 4, exceptions
• want to point to what I think gets to the heart of your question, which is 8.12 subdivision 4, exceptions

Keywords: 1183, house