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• million do and is related to security million do and is related to security you've<00:24:07.240>
• Hello, legislators.
• shovel ready we have secured shovel ready we have secured construction<04:51:20.920> funds
• <06:12:24.478> Mahalo construction funds are secured Mahalo construction funds are secured

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• this legislation was passed with<00:33:56.360> an<00:33:56.480> emergency<00:33:57.480
• ,<00:42:49.680> reliable, on our network remain secure, reliable, on our network remain secure
• And I need secure access where and environmental, so I know that when I put my equipment in, it's not
• <00:59:13.120> So, legislation uh that may affect them.
• So, legislation uh that may affect them.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 KCNA Request for Proposal Process 00:00:01 Overview of KWIC Board and Funding of Kentucky Wired Network Refresh 00:18:10 Zayo Network Services 00:34:40 Discussion of Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Funding 00:57:32, 958, all

Summary: The committee first focused on a disputed KCNA procurement for a statewide network-related RFP. Members questioned why the RFP had been labeled non-technical, whether COT should have reviewed it, and whether the KCNA board could direct that it be withdrawn. Finance and Administration Cabinet counsel Barbie Dickens said the RFP was authorized by KCNA working with procurement services after termination of the prior contract and breach notices, was issued in November 2025, paused during a protest, later resumed, and remained an open procurement. She said the agency—not the board—directs the procurement process, though she acknowledged an agency and OPS could cancel or reissue an RFP if needed. Legislators pushed back, citing KRS 154 and House Bill 314 as evidence that the KCNA board controls contracts and operations, and one member said the board had requested the RFP be withdrawn. Dickens said she could not predict the outcome and was not KCNA’s counsel. The discussion also touched on whether the current director had asked to stop the RFP and whether that request had been denied, with no final action taken during the exchange. The committee then turned to Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Corporation and the Kentucky Wired refresh project. Jim Barnhart described the structure of the nonprofit corporation, the role of Quick and Quack in the financing and operations arrangement, and the board membership, noting that the refresh funding had been approved in the 2024-26 capital budget. He said the equipment upgrade is necessary because of end-of-life hardware and software support issues, and that the refresh would expand capacity, lower risk, and reduce operating costs. Barnhart said some equipment had already been received, the rest would be purchased later, and the project should begin before September and take about a year to complete. When asked about contract disputes involving Ledcor and whether the vendor had an ongoing contract, Barnhart and the authority representative said they had not been notified of any issues and were not directly involved in that contract dispute. Committee members also raised concerns about a prior market test and whether a lower-cost bidder had been blocked from a previous RFP process. Barnhart said he understood Quack could make that decision and that the Commonwealth did not have input so long as the network was maintained, but he was not involved at the time. A legislator then read from the KCNA statute and argued that the board, not agency staff, is supposed to direct KCNA contracts and operations, saying House Bill 314 did not change those duties. The chair agreed the committee’s intent was for the board to control KCNA and direct contracts, and the discussion ended with a transition away from the KCNA dispute toward future testimony, including a presentation from Zayo Networks on open access networks and broadband infrastructure.

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• And do you foresee anything else that we legislatively might be able to do to help streamline that?
• And do you foresee anything else that we legislatively might be able to do to help streamline that?
• And do you foresee anything else that we legislatively might be able to do to help streamline that?
• And do you foresee anything else that we legislatively might be able to do to help streamline that?
• And do you foresee anything else that we legislatively might be able to do to help streamline that?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first considered three gubernatorial nominations. GM510, Faith Tui Pulotu to the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, received strong support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, though the nominee was not present online. GM614, Mark Gordon to the Environmental Advisory Council, also drew unanimous support from state and private testifiers; Gordon described his environmental health and safety background and said he could commit the time needed. GM696, James Falconer to the Advisory Board on Pesticides, was supported by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau; Falconer discussed his long experience in coffee and sugar, including work responding to coffee leaf rust and the need for timely pesticide tools. All three nominations were recommended for advise and consent and were adopted by four-member votes. The committee then heard several agriculture bills. HB 1603 HD1 would allow the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to extend agricultural park leases without the current county-population restriction; supporters called it an equity measure and asked that it apply to all ag park leases, while the department gave standard testimony. HB 1707 HD1 would create a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program; supporters said transportation is a major production cost and suggested amendments to define “necessary supplies” and explicitly include honey. HB 2155 HD1 would establish an agricultural statistics program, with supporters emphasizing the need for better data to guide planning. HB 2594 HD1 would direct a study on insurance coverage for small producers, which supporters linked to recent storm damage and the lack of tailored insurance products. HB 2595 HD1 would create a regional agricultural feasibility and food systems production working group; supporters said it should consider markets as well as crop suitability and regional conditions. Members asked questions about lease competition, transportation reimbursement amounts and anti-double-dipping safeguards, the usefulness of agricultural data, and whether state or federal insurance models could be used as templates. Testifiers generally said the bills would help reduce costs, improve planning, and support small and neighbor-island producers, while noting that implementation details and funding levels would need further work. The committee then voted to pass all five bills with amendments, generally including a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050, and in the case of HB 1707, the committee adopted the suggested amendments to define necessary supplies and add honey to the covered commodities.

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• This legislation very briefly authorizes and establishes the framework for the Kentucky Community and
• first-of-its-kind vocational training campus at North Point Training Center, an existing medium-security
• medium-security prison in Boyle County. medium-security prison in Boyle County.
• It's a good piece of legislation. I think the best way to keep people out of jail is good job.
• So, thank you for bringing this good piece of legislation. I will proudly vote for it. Chair Storm.

Keywords: 958, all

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• We are the legislators who make the rules and the law in the state of Minnesota.
• It alleviates strain on state resources and promotes economic security for your constituents.
• It alleviates strain on state resources and promotes economic security for your constituents.
• It alleviates strain on state resources and promotes economic security for your constituents.
• It alleviates strain on state resources and promotes economic security for your constituents.

Bills: HF2296, HF1566, HF1854, HF1385, HF1142

Keywords: landlord-tenant, victim confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, tenant privacy, housing law, eviction, unpaid rent, damages, release of information, shared database, protective order, victim of violence, Minnesota Statutes 504B.206, housing finance, civil law, autism, rental properties, reasonable accommodation

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• affordable, reliable and secure. affordable, reliable and secure.
• secure energy. secure energy.
• I mean, rival wasn't defined secure.
• reliable, and secure resources, right? reliable, and secure resources, right?
• legislation to define of this legisl legislation to define reliable<00:49:23.520> in<00:49:23.760

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This legislation also strengthens the integrity of our elections.
• Um, on lines six a secure transmission.
• body for the legislative body to make the final determination.
• that are presented to the legislative that are presented to the legislative body<01:27:00.080>
• All Motion is inexpedient to legislate.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Representative, anyone that's in the legislation. Okay.
• to this legislation.
• According to this section of the legislation, that is the case.
• So again, well-vetted legislation found within Senate Bill 999.
• This piece of legislation is simply about dignity.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week, honor Rep. Prouty, and share personal remarks, followed by numerous introductions of special guests, including school groups, interns, a militia reenactment group, and student teams from the University of Missouri and Hallsville FFA. The chamber then handled Senate messages and committee reports before taking up House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. Rep. from Cass explained a Senate amendment as a technical correction to House Bill 1839, which would add age-verification requirements for online pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The House also adopted and then passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as modernizing pooled health plan language for small businesses and adding a provision expanding contraception insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply, while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff provision. The conference report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was third read and passed 119-27. The final major item was Senate Bill 905, creating the Missouri Ranger training program and allowing school districts to optionally place highly trained rangers on campus with narrow law enforcement powers. Supporters argued it would give districts another local-control option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, and emphasized that it could be volunteer-based and not require state funding. Opponents argued the bill would add guns to schools, increase trauma and liability, and fail to address underlying mental health and school safety needs. After extended debate and a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the amendment and continued consideration of the bill.

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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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• 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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• 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.

Keywords: 996, all

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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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• 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.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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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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• 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

Keywords: 988, house, all

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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

Keywords: 928, house, all

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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• 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

Keywords: 910, house, all

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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.

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all

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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.