Keywords: Meeting Start 00:08 Attendance Roll Call 00:25 SB 39 Discussion 01:21 SB 39 Roll Call Vote 12:49, 958, all

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Keywords: HB 66 (discussion only) -- 00:05:33 Consideration of HB 213 -- 00:12:16 Consideration of HB 314 -- 00:22:11, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee opened its first meeting of the year with prayer, the pledge, a roll call, and a reminder of committee procedures, including sign-up rules for public testimony, decorum expectations, and recognition of staff. The chair noted the committee had a quorum and outlined the day’s agenda, which included three bills. Representative Hodgson presented House Bill 66 for discussion only, explaining that it would distinguish between boards and commissions that can meet entirely electronically and larger public agencies that should have a quorum physically present unless there is an emergency. He said the bill also aimed to require agencies to post member information and contact details online so the public can provide feedback. Representative Tipton asked whether the bill would apply to state and local bodies, and Hodgson said it would; no vote was taken on HB 66. The committee then considered House Bill 213, sponsored by Representative Emily Callaway, on reemployment of retired police officers. A committee substitute was adopted unanimously. Callaway said the bill would reduce barriers to rehiring retired law enforcement officers, allow local agencies and universities to offer health benefits in lieu of retirement benefits, lower the service threshold for this specific rehiring from 20 years to 15 years, and give agencies flexibility on retirement contributions. She emphasized that the bill would not allow double dipping and had no quantified fiscal impact. Members raised a question about review by the Public Pension Oversight Board; Callaway said that had not yet occurred, and the chair noted the committee’s practice that pension-related bills are typically reviewed by that board first. Despite that concern, the committee voted 16-2 to report HB 213 favorably, with two members passing. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 314, relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and declaring an emergency. After adopting a committee substitute, Representative Matt Lockett said the bill was intended to reorganize oversight of Kentucky Wired by moving KCNA into the Finance and Administration Cabinet under the Commonwealth Office of Technology, abolishing KCNA’s separate executive director, transferring KCNA functions and records to COOT, and restructuring the board with new members and two governor appointments from lists submitted by KACo and KLC. He said the measure was meant to provide stronger oversight and more direct control over the project, and that the emergency clause was needed because of budget implications. Members asked for clarification on the differences between committee substitutes, and Lockett said one prior substitute removed the attorney general from the board at his request, while the current one added the governor’s appointments. He also said a floor amendment would strike language related to a nonprofit board associated with Kentucky Wired. The transcript ends during discussion of HB 314, before any final vote is shown.

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Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:00:08 26RS SB 3: 0:02:50 26RS SB 1: 0:21:12, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 3, which would expand financial transparency requirements for Kentucky school districts. Sponsor Senator Lindsey Tichenor said the bill would require public access to budgeting and spending information, including final working budgets, monthly credit card statements, superintendent contracts and compensation, audits, and related financial reports posted on district websites. A committee amendment correcting citations was adopted by voice vote. Supporters, including Laura O’Brien, described examples of district spending they viewed as excessive and argued that more detailed public disclosure would help taxpayers and school boards identify misuse of funds. Senator Higdon and others voiced support for transparency, while Senator Meredith said he supported the intent but wanted the bill to go further. The committee passed SB 3 with 11 aye votes and one no vote, with favorable expression. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator David Givens, which would restore and clarify governance changes for Jefferson County Public Schools by defining the roles of the school board and superintendent. Givens said the bill responds to a state Supreme Court ruling and includes 42 stated reasons for the governance changes. Opponents, including Jefferson County Teachers Association president Maddie Shepard, JCPS Superintendent Brian Yearwood, and board member James Craig, argued the bill would weaken local democratic control, concentrate authority in one administrator, and reduce community voice. Yearwood said he works collaboratively with the board and that the bill is about adults and governance rather than students, while Craig said the district needs stronger oversight, not less. Supporters of the bill argued that the current structure has not produced adequate results and that the changes are needed to improve outcomes and accountability. The transcript ends during the SB 1 testimony and discussion, before a final vote is taken.

Bills: HB483, SB133, SB133

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, ad valorem tax, digital assets, regulatory preemption, juvenile court, juvenile delinquency, school notification, student safety, K-12, public schools, private schools, superintendent, principal, Class A felony, Class B felony, criminal charges, adjudicated delinquent, school discipline

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtsQFg4ES3Q, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:51 HB 390 Discussion 01:22 HB 390 Vote 04:12 HB 536 Discussion 05:36 HB 536 Vote 07:21 HB 391 Discussion 08:27 HB 391 Vote 09:32 HB 552 Discussion 10:32 HB 552 Vote 12:37, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT1XL1Jf8jk, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 2:00 - SB 3239 7:45 - DM HHS-CPN 1:00 PM 8:50 - DM HHS 1:01 PM 9:45 - SB 2119 11:00 - SB 2135 16:30 - SB 2259 SD 1 19:00 - SB 2461 33:27 - SB 2885 39:00 - SB 2992 48:00 - DM HHS 1:02 PM Hearing Notices: HHS-CPN 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-CPN_02-12-24_.pdf HHS 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_02-12-24_.pdf HHS 1:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_02-12-24-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOS-mC_YzbM, 2026-07-02T01:22:46+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_LGO_03-23-23_.PDF Followed by LGO/EDN 11:00AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_LGO-EDN_03-23-23_.PDF Timestamps: 6:56 - Introduction (LGO 9:30AM) 7:12 - SB 291 SD2 11:59 - SB 292 SD2 12:09 - SB 293 SD2 12:18 - SB 299 SD2 17:41 - SB 1196 SD1 17:58 - SB 1518 SD2 HD1 33:05 - SB 1509 SD2 46:57 - Decision Making (LGO 9:30AM) -------- 1:34:46 - Introduction (LGO/EDN 11:00AM) 1:35:06 - SB 1141 SD2 1:40:09 - Decision Making (LGO/EDN 11:00AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC3LBNuPS0o, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:25 - SB 66 10:46 - SB 1264 14:37 - SB 44 15:35 - SB 1377 17:25 - SB 1386 29:03 - SB 1066 30:28 - SB 1459 38:36 - SB 790 48:58 - SB 1064 59:15 - SB 1153 1:22:16 - SB 772 1:27:37 - SB 1083 1:36:42 - SB 1254 1:38:24 - SB 1258 1:41:12 - SB 1475 1:42:00 - SB 770 1:47:22 - DM WTL 12:30 PM Hearing Notice: WTL 12:30PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_02-13-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNShJqOz8l8, 2026-07-02T01:23:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 2:08 - SB 766 5:16 - SB 75 7:03 - SB 734 23:56 - SB 100 32:00 - SB 735 1:02:32 - DM WTL-HWN 1:00PM 1:12:24 - SB 205 1:12:46 - SB 278 1:13:10 - SB 261 1:13:30 - SB 437 1:14:12 - SB 490 1:30:50 - SB 738 1:34:40 - DM HWN 1:01PM Hearing Notices: WTL-HWN 1:00PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-HWN_01-31-23_.pdf HWN 1:01PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_01-31-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Bills: HB558, HB558

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

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Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9

Keywords: K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, 1136, house, all

Keywords: Roll Call 00:13 Approval of Minutes 00:44 SB 99 Discussion 03:30 SB 99 Vote 12:45 Administrative Regs 17:56, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and heard a personal privilege statement praising Transportation Cabinet staff for helping a constituent obtain a Kentucky Uniform ID in time to board a cruise. The chair also recognized special guests and noted a page for the day. The main bill taken up was Senate Bill 99, with a committee substitute adopted before discussion. Senate Bill 99, sponsored by Senator Douglas, would strengthen Kentucky’s distracted-driving laws by prohibiting the use of personal communication devices to write, send, or read texts while operating a motor vehicle, with exceptions for emergency or public safety use and certain reporting or medical situations. The committee substitute clarified that GPS use remains allowed, including for younger drivers, and the bill also bars anyone under 18 from using a device in any manner while driving, sets a $100 fine with no points, and imposes a 90-day license revocation for minors. Supportive testimony and comments emphasized pedestrian and roadway safety, the dangers of distracted driving, and the bill’s alignment with existing CDL-related restrictions. After discussion, the committee voted on Senate Bill 99 by roll call and reported it favorably with the committee substitute attached. Members explaining their votes said the measure would save lives, reflected practices already used in trucking and bus operations, and was a reasonable enforcement approach similar to prior seat belt laws. The committee then received an informational update on five Transportation Cabinet administrative regulations, which were described as updates for federal compliance, signage standards, truck weight-limit renumbering, an OHV pilot program extension, and expanded electronic review of title applications; no substantive objections were raised. The meeting concluded with discussion of adjournment.

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Bills: SF0014, SF0018

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, 916, all

Bills: SF0014, SF0018

Keywords: literacy, education, reading assessment, intervention program, public school funding, department of education, K-12 education, part-time attendance, public schools, student enrollment, education funding, 916, all

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• Monday, January 12, 2026. Without objection, the House will stand adjourned until 4 p.m.
• Monday, January 12, 2026. holidays and the resilience of the Hindu holidays and the resilience of the
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Keywords: Video Starts 00:00 Convene 06:52 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 11:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 12:27 Adjournment 23:47, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 86 members present, and approved the journal from January 8, 2026. Members also agreed without objection to excuse absent members and to suspend rules allowing co-sponsorships and vote modifications to be filed with the clerk. Under announcements and introductions, a motion was granted to withdraw House Bill 177. The House then received a large slate of new bills and resolutions, including measures on foreign transactions, cultured meat products, disabled veterans’ homestead exemptions, veteran entrepreneurs, plastic waste, legislative term limits, students, county law libraries, elections, special purpose governmental entities, vehicle wheels, delinquent tax liens, tenant screening, psychotropic drugs, peace officers, KEES scholarships for students attending non-certified schools, machine gun conversion devices, contractors, teacher retirement service credit, diaper access programs, and appropriations for the Transportation Cabinet and state government generally. Resolutions were also introduced recognizing Kentucky Mentorship Month, Hindu holidays and the resilience of the Hindu people, and honoring victims of UPS Airlines Flight 2976 and first responders. No bills were debated or voted on beyond the procedural actions noted. The session concluded with no committee business or floor amendments needed, and the House adjourned without objection until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu4sxmXv8Mo, 2026-06-21T07:17:12+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2xGAkWuDv8, 2026-07-02T01:22:58+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDN-HED_03-18-25_.PDF 10:22 - Introduction (EDN/HED) 10:32 - SB 1585 SD1 29:00 - Introduction (EDN) 29:12 - SB440 SD2 30:12 - SB 894 SD3 HD1 35:39 - SB 1391 SD2 36:39 - SB 819 SD2 50:40 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1wPn4yalUg, 2026-07-02T01:23:24+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:47 - SB283 13:27 - SB694 22:54 - SB1316 29:57 - DM JDC 9:45AM 34:06 - DM JDC DEFER 9:50AM Hearing Notices: JDC 9:45am https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-12-25_.pdf JDC DEFER 9:50am https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-12-25_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcxCkYzyR20, 2026-07-02T01:23:10+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:16 - DM JDC DEFER 10:00 AM 02:02 - GM 502 01:06:39 - DM JDC 10:01 AM Hearing Notices: JDC DEFER 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_04-12-23_DEFER_.PDF JDC 10:01 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_04-12-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gasGKoDqTCM, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-14-23_.pdf 12:12 - Introduction 13:00 - SB385 SD1 17:14 - SB784 SD1 18:00 - SB1534 SD2 23:50 - SB1535 SD1 27:58 - SB823 SD2 28:33 - SB824 SD2 30:38 - SB1400 SD1 31:11 - SB1404 SD1 35:38 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47