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• I'm the executive director at the Kentucky Center for Statistics.
• Um, but that followed a an executive order in 2012 by Governor Steve Basher.
• Um but that followed a an executive<00:04:49.600> order<00:04:49.840> in<00:04:50.080><
• executive order in 2012 by Governor Steve<00:04:51.280> Basher.
• Education Assistance Authority Executive Education Assistance Authority Executive Director<00:09

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Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on State Government met for its first meeting and heard a presentation from the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KY Stats) by Executive Director Matt Barry and Legislative Director Calli Arnold. The presentation reviewed KY Stats’ statutory background, its evolution from KESUS, its board membership, and its role in housing Kentucky’s longitudinal data system and labor market information office. Barry explained that KY Stats links data from multiple state sources, validates and cleans it, deidentifies it, and uses it to produce reports, evaluations, and responses to data requests for policymakers, practitioners, and the public. Barry described the scale of the system, noting more than 6,000 active data elements, 178 unique file types, and data from 48 sources across 26 agencies. He highlighted the agency’s privacy and security practices, including separate servers for source data and deidentified reporting data, and said KY Stats does not use real-time data. He also outlined the types of reports produced, including the annual high school feedback report and a recent life outcomes report tracking the 2017 public high school cohort’s postsecondary education, completion, wages, and employment outcomes. Members asked about the timeliness and availability of data, especially SNAP and Medicaid information, and Barry said most data arrive annually or quarterly and that Medicaid data had been used in a limited one-time project rather than as an ongoing feed. Questions also focused on artificial intelligence; Barry said KY Stats has not integrated AI but is exploring it cautiously because of privacy and security concerns. Several members encouraged further work with AI tools, while Barry emphasized that any use would need to protect confidentiality. The committee also discussed staffing and funding, with Barry saying KY Stats has about 49 total staff and annual funding of roughly $3.1 million in state general funds, plus federal labor-related funding. Committee members praised the agency’s work and suggested legislators may not fully understand its capabilities. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• All right, do I have a motion to go into executive session? So moved.
• We are in executive session. I'll recognize Senator Lang.
• We are out of executive session.
• And do I have a motion to go into executive session?
• Senator Carson moves to come out of executive session. Second.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But we have some hesitation if they aren't given the liability protection in executing those duties in
• I am the Executive Director for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, commonly referred
• to as CLEAT, and we... ...Executive Director for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas,
• I'm the executive director with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• I'm the executive director of the Texas Municipal Police Association.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety, criminal justice, and regulatory bills. HB 4995 would create a training and certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would let tactical medical staff protect themselves while providing immediate care; the bill was left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the failure-to-appear-or-pay/OmniBase license-hold program, with the author and advocates arguing it creates compounding debt and unnecessary barriers to driving, while judges and municipal court representatives said the program is a voluntary, cost-effective tool that improves court appearances and reduces warrants; the bill was also left pending. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/Delta-9 THC substances, and HB 5436 would let licensed auto recyclers buy certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shops; both measures were left pending after brief testimony in support. The committee also heard HB 1777, which would require a discrete designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people required to register as sex offenders. The author and supporters argued the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and prevent harm, while opponents called it a stigmatizing “scarlet letter” that would increase harassment, family harm, and reintegration barriers. The bill was left pending. HB 4155 would create a two-year Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study family violence homicides, gather stakeholders, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, the Texas Council on Family Violence, and a survivor testified in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4514, which would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and privacy safeguards, to help businesses confirm identities and combat fraud; supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce theft and fraud, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 5139 would clarify that peace officers and jailers are justified in using less lethal force weapons when acting within training and official duties; law enforcement groups supported the measure as a way to encourage use of less lethal tools without fear of prosecution, and testimony was underway when the transcript ended.

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• The executive.
• By the executive branch, by policy, by protocol.
• Speaker and gentlemen, that the following January, she had to come and request, the executive had to
• So, and that has been a consistent phrase used by the executives in lieu of an abortion clinic.
• House Executive Message Number 3. Mr.

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• We can go ahead and get started, and I will call the Executive Subcommittee to order. Good morning.
• Finally, timing is critical for approval and execution of the contract to occur soon in order to allow

Summary: The Executive Subcommittee met to consider a waiver request from the Stuttgart School District. Superintendent Jeff McKinney explained that the high school’s camera system is outdated, difficult to maintain, and leaves some areas of campus unmonitored. He said the district had previously used Fleming Network and Security Services for security work at new athletic facilities and wanted to continue with that vendor for a camera system replacement project, citing reliability, integration, and the need to complete installation during summer and within FY26 funding. McKinney requested approval of the contract amount and asked to increase the authorization to $150,000 to cover possible unforeseen additions. Members asked no substantive questions, and the committee approved the motion without opposition. After the vote, Senator Hester raised a broader concern about whether other school districts are facing similar security-camera issues and suggested the department may need to take a comprehensive look at the matter. No further business was discussed, and the committee adjourned.

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• We can go ahead and get started, and I will call the Executive Subcommittee to order. Good morning.
• Finally, timing is critical for approval and execution of the contract to occur soon in order to allow

Summary: The Executive Subcommittee met to consider a waiver request from Stuttgart School District Superintendent Jeff McKinney. He explained that the camera system at Stuttgart High School is outdated, difficult to maintain, and leaves some areas of campus unmonitored. The district had previously used Fleming Network and Security Services for new athletic facility security work and wanted to continue with that vendor for a full camera system replacement, citing reliability, consistency, and the need to complete installation during the summer and within FY26. McKinney requested approval of the contract amount and asked to increase the authorization to $150,000 to cover unforeseen additions. Members asked no substantive questions on the request, and the committee approved it by motion and voice vote, with no opposition. Afterward, Senator Hester raised a broader concern about whether other school districts are facing similar security camera replacement issues and suggested the matter may warrant a more comprehensive review by the department. The committee then adjourned.

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• I'm the executive director of Solutions Not Suspensions Coalition.
• I'm the executive director for the Multicultural Autism Action Network, and I'm also a parent of a child
• > the the executive director for the the executive director for the Multicultural<00:12:26.200
• I'm the executive director of Lakes International Language Academy, or LILA, in Forest Lake.
• Executive Committee Member for AMSD and Executive Committee Member for AMSD and the<01:20:46.160>

Bills: HF3493, HF4114

Keywords: safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, special education, funding, education finance, appropriations, budget, cross subsidy

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• Motion to move into executive session. I got a motion to exec. Do I have a second?
• So, I'll take a motion to come out of executive session. Second. Oh, Senator Avard.
• come out of executive session. come out of executive session. >> Second.
• We are out of executive session. Yep. That's efficiency. That's the Senate.
• >> I I would believe in the executive >> I I would believe in the executive branch<01

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The goal is to make the role of the executive branch and the role of the legislature plain and clear.
• The amendment is about clarity of the role of the executive branch and the role of the legislature.
• branch and what is the the executive branch and what is the role<00:07:32.880> of<00:07:33.360
• We're now dealing with the executive branch legislating, taking away codified legislation that says we
• >> We're dealing with the executive branch legislating, taking away codified legislation that says we

Bills: HF3379

Keywords: housing stabilization, disability services, predatory funding, provider requirements, housing accessibility, 1183, house

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• really important I want to make it sure that we're really focusing on we hear from you about that execution
• I've been executive director with an adult day provider that's been in business for 45 years.
• For the record, my name is Kathy Messerly and I'm the executive director for the Minnesota Home Care
• Chief Executive Officer, Northstar Community Services. Welcome to the committee, Heather.
• >> Next, we have Julius Cochran, executive >> Next, we have Julius Cochran, executive director

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Janice Balucci, Executive Director of the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws, asking you to
• It's super technical that the county counsel and our executive office was supposed to update.
• It's super technical that the county counsel and our executive office was supposed to update.
• Thereby then, in 2028, there will be a county executive, meaning an executive branch of the county, who
• And so it's the county executive, technically, with... ...or J. Just to me. Sorry. Okay.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.

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• We'll open up the Senate Education Committee executive session.
• committee executive session we only<00:06:48.759> going<00:06:48.919> to<00:06:49.120>
• Ready, we'll open up the executive session of the Senate Education Committee.
• We are in executive session, and we're taking up Senate Bill 33.
• move out of executive move out of executive session<01:58:31.320> all<01:58:31.520> those

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• I'm the executive director of the State Building and Construction Trades Council.
• director of Minnesota the executive director of Minnesota agrowth<01:03:28.920> Council<01:03
• Executive Director L.C.
• My name is Brian Warner, and I serve as the executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association,
• told to pack up and go other executive told to pack up and go other executive orders<01:48:16.199

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• We've got the vast majority of the named grantees executed.
• I um I'm actually proud and I I executed I um I'm actually proud and I I would<00:45:44.160> just
• but it's not because isn't executed but it's not because we're<01:26:42.320> not<01:26:42.480
• We executed that contract in October of 2024, and I think they would be in a better position to talk
• that contract in October of executed that contract in October of 2024<01:32:08.639> and<01:32

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Summary: The Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee met for an organizational hearing focused on introductions, committee jurisdiction, and a presentation from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Commissioner Jennifer Ho. Members described their priorities for the session, including addressing HOA issues, senior housing affordability, manufactured housing exploitation, first-time homebuyer access, housing and health connections, homelessness protections, downtown conversions, and expanding starter homes, ADUs, and smaller multifamily housing. Chair Port emphasized bipartisan collaboration and the committee’s focus on removing barriers to housing production and expanding homeownership. A substantial portion of the meeting was devoted to remembering Senator Carrie Dietz, with Chair Port, Senator Draheim, and Commissioner Ho each describing her deep knowledge, behind-the-scenes leadership, and role in major housing accomplishments. They highlighted her work on fire sprinkler requirements in high-rise buildings, rental housing safety, public and nonprofit housing repairs, protections against predatory investors, manufactured and workforce housing, tenant protections, down payment assistance, local affordable housing aid, homelessness services, and the Bring It Home program, which helped pave the way for Minnesota’s rental voucher program. Advocates’ letters honoring her contributions were also made available to members. Committee staff then reviewed the panel’s jurisdiction, including housing and homelessness prevention, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency oversight and budget matters, housing bond allocation authority, housing infrastructure bonds, manufactured housing, rent control, transitional housing, and homeless prevention. Chair Port said the budget overview would be held for a later hearing. Commissioner Ho introduced her staff and outlined Minnesota Housing’s mission as a statewide mission-driven financial institution that finances affordable housing, homeownership, supportive housing, homelessness prevention, and manufactured housing through partnerships with lenders, developers, service providers, tribes, and local governments. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken at this meeting.

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• So I'm executive branch individual.
• <00:35:27.040> foreign purposes of uh executing foreign purposes of uh executing foreign exchange
• I mean, an executive is not really a public servant either.
• Administrator, Administrator, Administrator, executive, executive, executive, guardian,<01:33:22.880>
• I mean, an executive is not >> right?

Bills: HB0070, HB0043, HB0103, HB0157, HB0092, SF0092

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits

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• over $9 million lobbying the executive over $9 million lobbying the executive branch<00:53:25.680
• And the most recent thing that we've seen, the executive branch, by the way, the president's chief of
• Not in the executive branch, not in the judicial branch, and certainly not here in Congress, and not
• Not in the executive branch, not in the judicial branch, and certainly not here in Congress, and not
• > not<00:54:55.440> in<00:54:55.599> the in the executive branch, not in the in

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I am proud to see that President Trump is taking this seriously by issuing an executive order that ensures
• an executive order that ensures<00:07:15.039> that<00:07:15.360> our<00:07:15.599>
• With this executive<00:07:31.440> action,<00:07:32.000> President<00:07:32.400> Trump
• <00:07:32.720> will executive action, President Trump will executive action, President Trump
• As a Black woman, I know who the cruel and oppressive executive orders and policies punish first.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We will be taking up the state executive budget. members to support this floor amendment. members to
• We will be taking up the state executive<00:57:23.240> budget.
• And finally, $1,750,000 for a classification and compensation study to update executive branch civil
• compensation study to update executive compensation study to update executive branch<01:15:16.800
• It is imperative that our state departments, legislature, and executive branch work together to lift

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We haven't had that happen in the executive branch during my tenure.
• We haven't had that happen in the executive branch during my tenure.
• No, um, this money is just for the executive branch.
• an umbrella over the entire executive branch.
• Hampshire um we as far as the executive Hampshire um we as far as the executive branch<01:24:10.159

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining that it maintains and operates 96 state buildings and uses annual facility walkthroughs, condition assessments, and rough cost estimates to rank projects for the governor’s capital budget. Officials described how requests are triaged, how the governor’s office and Public Works refine estimates, and how the resulting capital budget book serves as legislative intent for approved projects. They also noted that this year the governor’s office asked for estimates on all selected projects, which increased workload but reduced detail. The department highlighted several requested projects, including $1.5 million for the ERP system sustainability fund, which officials said is critical because the state is upgrading its core financial, HR, and budget system to the cloud. Other priorities included courthouse HVAC and boiler work, brick repointing at the State House annex/main building, window replacement at the Spalding building, and elevator replacement on the hospital campus. Officials also said the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and asked the committee to consider funding closer to historic levels. The committee then reviewed lapse and reallocation items. DAS said most older projects are still in design, bid, or construction because projects now take four to six years rather than two to three, in part due to ARPA-related workload and post-COVID construction backlogs. Members discussed lapsing $81,000 from the completed Spalding roof project and redirecting small remaining balances from several 2019 projects toward the Hillsboro County South cell block project through the Capital Project Overview Committee. Officials also confirmed ARPA-funded projects are expected to be completed before the December 2026 deadline and explained that the ERP system is the main state IT exception outside DOIT’s usual centralized control, though it still requires DOIT consultation and approval.

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• We can go ahead and get started, and I will call the Executive Subcommittee to order. Good morning.
• Finally, timing is critical for approval and execution of the contract to occur soon in order to allow

Keywords: 1204, all