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• This legislation will secure eligibility for KSBF officers under the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
• <00:37:51.480> will<00:37:51.640> secure<00:37:52.080> eligibility This legislation
• will secure eligibility This legislation will secure eligibility for<00:37:52.880> KSBF<00:37
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• studies and this semester's legislative studies and this semester's legislative internship,<00:49

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 05:49 Calendar/2nd Readings 06:27 Report of Committees 08:12 Orders of the Day/HB 485 09:40 HB 43 23:13 HB 139 25:09 HB 414 31:49 HB 297 36:16 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 41:08 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 51:25 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 53:41 ConC/Rules Report 56:40 Floor Amendments 57:54 Adjournment 58:17, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation, quorum call, and routine motions to excuse absent members, suspend rules for co-sponsorship and vote modifications, and approve the journal. The Senate clerk then announced Senate Bills 47, 85, and 159 had passed the Senate and requested House concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports on a number of bills, including measures on on-farm animal health, type 1 diabetes, employment, addictive online platforms, real property appraisers, educators, crimes and punishments, artificial intelligence, stalking, insurance, school food/funds, protective orders, public adjusters, and insurance regulation. Several committees reported bills favorably, including HB 534 on elections, HB 510 on organ donation safety, HB 220 on pension spiking, HB 467 on real property, HB 516 on retirement benefits for probationary employment, HB 589 on retired emergency personnel, and HB 168 on boating under the influence, which was sent to the Rules Committee after its second reading. The House then passed HB 485, a major mental health/civil commitment bill, after adopting House Committee Substitute 1 and two floor amendments. Supporters said the bill modernizes Kentucky’s 202A and 202C mental health commitment processes by adding intermediate treatment options, guardrails for outpatient/community-based care, clearer definitions, longer review intervals in some cases, and data/reporting requirements; they emphasized collaboration with mental health advocates, courts, and stakeholders. The bill passed unanimously, 95-0. HB 43, allowing a 180-day grace period for deputy coroners to complete required training, also passed unanimously, 96-0. HB 139, an elections “continuous improvement” bill, passed 92-1 after adoption of a committee substitute and a floor amendment that bars disclosure/reporting of votes cast for candidates who withdraw, die, or are disqualified and requires notices at precincts; the sponsor described the bill as the product of ongoing consultation with election officials and clerks. HB 414, on booking procedures in local jails, passed 73-18 after supporters explained it would allow DNA collection upon felony arrest, with destruction provisions if the person is not convicted or the charge is reduced or dismissed. HB 297, concerning Kentucky State Fair Board peace officers, passed unanimously, 96-0, to explicitly make those officers eligible for law enforcement fund benefits and related certification/training provisions. After the bills were completed, the House moved into motions, petitions, communications, and announcements. House Resolution 69 was brought from committee to the floor, and members were invited to a Kentucky State Police breakfast and a Louisville night event at the Foundry. The chamber also adopted Citation 32 honoring Dr. Hannah Huffman, who was recognized for her optometry career and leadership in the Kentucky Optometric Association, and Citation 31 honoring Valerie Greenhill, the new president of the Southern Regional Education Board. The House then adjourned.

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• It was my legislation and my junior funding that started this committee in 2003, so I've been a member
• Ian Keller, staff attorney, Legislative Counsel Service, and the new lead staffer for the Land Grant
• In order for them to... secure that.
• Just to add to that, I think there may be a point where we need to talk about some legislation.
• Didn't we carry legislation this past session? That dealt with that.

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• Um so you know just national security.
• advance that legislatively. advance that legislatively.
• So again, I guess my question comes around this idea of the legislative body.
• <00:42:04.240> body around this idea of the legislative body around this idea of the legislative
• <00:42:22.400> body taxpayers, then the legislative body taxpayers, then the legislative body

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• I'm sharing my story today to show that this memorial is far more than just a legislative text.
• round to secure additional funding.
• The other thing is, Those entities have to wait for another round to secure additional funding.
• That's not true if you're a New Mexico state legislator. That's what I want to say. Thank you.
• You're a New Mexico state legislator. That's what I want to say. Thank you, Representative Zamora.

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• Recognition, safety, security.
• The third key finding centers on economic security challenges.
• Same thing: last year, we passed legislation.
• We need legislative accountability.
• It's more than he gets from his Social Security.

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• During the back and forth, I was told that the system is very secure.
• During the back and forth, I was told that the system is very secure.
• During the back and forth, I was told that the system is very secure.
• <03:24:56.120> to expense would be to pay legislators to expense would be to pay legislators
• <03:25:10.800> okay<03:25:11.040> thank legislators okay thank legislators okay thank you

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Summary: The committee opened with House Bill 242, a liquor bill concerning brew pub licenses. Testimony from the New Hampshire Beer Distributors Association, the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association, and the Liquor Commission explained that the bill is intended to correct a clerical error from the prior session and restore the agreed-upon language. The bill would allow a brew pub, within the existing 2,500-barrel limit, to self-distribute its own product to one authorized on- or off-premise license; otherwise it must use wholesale distribution. Witnesses said the measure is a narrow fix specific to brew pubs and does not affect other manufacturing licenses. No opposition was raised during the hearing, and the chair closed the hearing after no committee questions remained. The committee then heard House Bill 81, which would allow patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restaurant restrooms. The sponsor argued the current prohibition is outdated and can create safety risks by forcing people to set drinks down, citing concerns about drink tampering and a personal story about a friend who was drugged and assaulted after leaving a drink unattended. Committee members and the sponsor discussed whether the bill would increase liability for restaurants, how enforcement would work, and whether the current law is aimed at preventing underage handoffs or drink spiking. The sponsor said the bill would be permissive for establishments, not mandatory, and that liability would still depend on overservice and Liquor Commission investigations. The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association testified in opposition, saying the bill could raise liability and create concerns about underage consumption in bathrooms. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting the bill would move on to further committee/subcommittee consideration.

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• <01:43:09.440> okay<01:43:09.679> thank security okay thank security okay thank you<01:
• It could be very helpful to amend this legislation to include the Social Security Act and what it refers
• It could be very helpful to amend this legislation to include the Social Security Act and what it refers
• <01:59:12.239> Act planning um the Social Security Act planning um the Social Security Act
• and by working with the Social Security and by working with the Social Security Act<01:59:53.880

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• <00:24:54.960> a<00:24:55.279> clear legislation uh that establishes a clear legislation
• legislation is public safety. legislation is public safety.
• > vehicles The legislation also requires vehicles The legislation also requires vehicles to<00
• <00:41:06.240> and the chief author of this legislation and the chief author of this legislation
• <00:57:54.960> and operations, and cyber security and operations, and cyber security and safety

Bills: HF3553, HF3513, HF3576

Keywords: vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house

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• Alexander Bentz, Legislative. Analyst Office.
• Our first BCP is for IT security unit workload.
• And ongoing for the information security unit to strengthen cyber security measures, reduce risk exposure
• , address compliance gaps with state mandated security. requirements and remediate security audit findings
• This will allow you to ensure that any department-led changes are consistent with legislation. legislative

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• We appreciate your interest and participation in the legislative process.
• For the safety, security, and comfort of all attendees, please note the following guidelines.
• by repealing outdated authority security by repealing outdated authority for<00:08:36.400> office
• better security, reasons, better security, efficiency,<00:15:22.760> accommodation<00:15:23.560
• <00:58:38.640> session communications this legislative session communications this legislative

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• And I think that refers to the ambivalence toward domestic security.
• So you'll look at what the domestic security funding coming to Florida looked like back in 2004.
• We go through a process every year where there's a subgroup of the Domestic Security Oversight Council
• where different agencies put in a request for Homeland Security Fund projects.
• And it's undeniable that fusion centers are very valuable in the whole domestic security realm.

Summary: The committee heard two presentations on domestic security. Deputy Commissioner David Binder of FDLE described the state’s domestic security structure, including FDLE’s coordination role, the fusion center system, regional task forces, and private-sector infrastructure partnerships. He emphasized the Domestic Security Oversight Council’s grant-ranking process and warned that federal homeland security funding has dropped sharply over time, with possible future cuts threatening fusion center analysts and other capabilities. Binder also focused on emerging threats, especially drones and counter-UAS issues, noting current legal limits on mitigation authority, concerns about tethered drones and drone use near correctional facilities and military sites, and the need for a turnkey solution if state or federal authority expands. He also highlighted FDLE’s cataloging of critical infrastructure sites through Florida Kicker and the growth of trusted private partners. Director Dave Kerner of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles then outlined the Florida Highway Patrol’s role in domestic security. He paid tribute to a fallen sergeant and discussed FHP’s structure, criminal interdiction work, border integrity and trafficking enforcement, dispatch and communications, aviation and drone use, and immigration enforcement under 287(g). Kerner said troopers have seized large amounts of narcotics and currency this year and have arrested thousands of unlawful immigrants. He also described FHP’s involvement in operations such as Lone Star, Vigilant Sentry, and Faithful Service, and said the agency is working toward expanded counter-UAS authority through federal discussions and Sergeant Dooley’s testimony. Members expressed support for both agencies, discussed the dangers and potential benefits of drones, and the committee adjourned without objection after no public testimony was offered.

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• This legislation only applies to curbside voting.
• What this legislation will do is draw attention to any bad actors.
• The Secretary of State, and this legislation was based on eyewitness accounts.
• This would not include, for example, a disaster declaration on something like border security.
• the legislation goes into effect.

Bills: HB2139, HB2253, HB3632, HB4171, HB4309, HB4508, SB760, SB1470

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

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• However, this Congress, we have an opportunity, I think, to deliver meaningful, bipartisan legislation
• The legislation that we develop must help all types of projects, not just politically favored projects
• Four, make permitting reform a durable, bipartisan legislative solution.
• You say a looming transmission shortage poses a direct threat to America's energy security.
• We say it's a national... security priority, but then these regulations get in the way.

Keywords: environmental review, permitting process, infrastructure, bipartisan legislation, economic growth, Nucor, West Virginia

Summary: The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.

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• President, I request capital leaves for Senators Brooks, Coleman, and Yaw, and legislative leaves for
• Senator Saval, Senator Anthony Williams, Senator Lindsay Williams, and legislative leaves for Senators
• I believe the bill's legislative history should vouch for its credibility.
• Last year, the House of Representatives passed legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis.
• Two weeks ago, 21 Republican senators legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis.

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• Minnesota is facing a law enforcement workforce shortage that has a direct threat to the safety and security
• This legislation has been modeled after successful legislation in the state of Nebraska and will accomplish
• I appreciate the opportunity to speak in support of this legislation today. My name is Mark Ross.
• of our communities Safety and Security of our communities right<00:00:37.920> now<00:00:38.160
• > legislation<00:01:55.799> in modeled after successful legislation in modeled after successful

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Summary: The committee heard House File 2454, the Minnesota Law Enforcement Scholarship Act, and then laid the bill over. The author said the bill is intended to address a law enforcement workforce shortage by creating a last-dollar scholarship for licensed police officers and their dependents to pursue criminal justice or law enforcement degrees at Minnesota state colleges, universities, and University of Minnesota campuses. The bill was described as modeled on a Nebraska program and aimed at both recruiting officers from other states and retaining current Minnesota officers. Mark Ross, president of the St. Paul Police Federation and a longtime St. Paul officer, testified in support. He said the shortage is severe, citing vacancies in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and statewide, and argued the scholarship could help retain officers nearing retirement and attract people from other professions into law enforcement. No one else testified, and there were no questions from members during public testimony. During member discussion, questions focused on how unused funds would be handled and how the scholarship would interact with other aid. The author said the program was intended to be last-dollar, with other gift aid applied first, and expressed a preference that any funds roll over rather than lapse. Nonpartisan staff explained that transfer authority for unencumbered balances is typically addressed in the omnibus appropriations act and is not automatic. The author and chair indicated they would work on legislative intent and funding details in the omnibus process before the bill moves further.

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• We do have to maintain security.
• So can't go into control room, security.
• Um um a lot of the housing legislation.
• <01:44:41.360> priorities there any other legislative priorities there any other legislative
• <01:53:05.040> to the effective date of the legislation to the effective date of the legislation

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• And securing funding, that's going to be part of the '26 legislative session. Thank you.
• During the 2025 legislative session, the department received authority to convert.
• During the 2025 legislative session, the department received authority to convert.
• And I think that was important as we came out of COVID, and then this legislation came.
• So in 2022, when that legislation came out, I think it was paramount.

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive updates on implementation of House Bill 1349, which created guardianship transparency measures, and on the Department of Elder Affairs’ Office of Public and Professional Guardians (OPPG). The Clerk of Courts Operations Corporation described the statewide guardianship database for judges and a public-facing website, noting the system went live in March 2025 after a soft launch in 2024. Officials said the database now includes information from all 67 clerks, with 388 users, about 6,400 wards, and 518 professional guardians. Members asked about unique identifiers, data duplication, training, and how the system is being used; CCOC said it is working to use registration numbers as identifiers, improve search functions, expand training, and seek continued funding. Secretary Michelle Branham then outlined OPPG’s implementation of HB 1349 and its broader oversight role. She said the department has doubled education requirements, expanded transparency through the Sentry system, and brought investigations fully in-house in August 2024. She described the complaint and investigation process, including legal sufficiency review, regional investigators, mandatory in-person interviews, and possible outcomes ranging from corrective training and fines to suspension or revocation. Members asked about complaint categories, disciplinary actions, whether guardians can be suspended during investigations, and how older cases are handled; the secretary said most complaints are administrative/technical, serious allegations are referred to law enforcement, and one older case discussed remained ongoing. The Auditor General’s office presented its operational audit of OPPG, covering July 2022 through January 2024 and follow-up on prior findings. The audit identified problems with monitoring private professional guardians and public guardian offices, complaint processing timeliness, incomplete public profile information, late registration renewals, failure to assess contract penalties, weak collection safeguards, missing follow-up on required public guardian reports, lack of needed rules, and Sentry system access/security controls. In response, Secretary Branham said the department does not dispute the findings and has already taken corrective steps, including launching Sentry, hiring additional monitors, moving investigations in-house, adding automated renewal reminders, updating forms, and drafting new rules. She also said the department plans to seek subpoena power and stronger fines in the next legislative session. The subcommittee took no formal vote and adjourned after members’ questions were completed.

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• I represent the 41st Legislative District that includes Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Issaquah,
• Created as a result of the 2025 legislation.
• King, are there other states that have passed legislation similar to 5814? Not really.
• We'll be taking up matters on 5814 as we move into the next legislative session.
• We'll be taking up matters on 5814 as we move into the next legislative session.

Summary: The House Finance Committee held a work session that began with welcoming new member Rep. Janice Zahn, who introduced herself as representing the 41st Legislative District. The Department of Revenue then gave an update on the Antio-related legislation following the Washington Supreme Court decision and the 2025 session changes. DOR explained its voluntary disclosure program and the new expanded voluntary disclosure agreement for taxpayers with unreported investment income, including broader eligibility and interest/penalty relief, but said utilization has been minimal so far because additional implementation questions remain unresolved. The committee next received the annual update on the Working Families Tax Credit. DOR reported record participation in 2025, with about $205 million refunded through October and a major increase in applications after TurboTax added the credit to its filing software. Officials said most dollars went to households with children, outreach efforts remained important, and community partners and state agencies helped increase uptake. Members focused heavily on fraud concerns, especially tax preparers allegedly filing claims without applicants’ knowledge or diverting refunds; DOR said it is using fraud detection tools, training preparers, and trying to make applicants whole, but current law does not provide direct penalties against preparers. The final portion covered implementation of engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5814, which expanded sales tax to certain services. DOR described the new tax framework, its guidance process, and the large volume of ruling requests and outreach since the law took effect October 1. Committee members asked about fiscal assumptions, the scope of taxable services, and whether the department had revised its implementation estimates; DOR said the fiscal note assumed broad application absent explicit exemptions and that no expenditure revision had been made. In stakeholder testimony, Expedia and T-Mobile argued the law creates complexity and competitive disadvantages for Washington businesses, while a construction training provider said the tax raises tuition for workers seeking required certifications. School and nonprofit representatives said the tax will increase costs for special education services, arts programming, and other public-facing activities, and urged exemptions or further legislative fixes. The chair closed by noting the committee would revisit 5814 in the next session and then adjourned the meeting.

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• Um are you security and stuff like that.
• You know, I can't do this because of security or things like that. >> Mr. Chairman.
• <00:23:11.840> We're<00:23:12.080> pushing security or something.
• We're pushing security or something.
• um talking to uh individual legislators um talking to uh individual<00:46:05.280> folks.

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• the legislative branch.
• your eventual social security benefits. your eventual social security benefits.
• But these businesses need economic security.
• It also secure and maintain those spots.
• <02:17:32.800> change have maybe have to legislative change have maybe have to legislative

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