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• A LOT OF INDIVIDUALS HAD NO TRAINING, NO KNOWLEDGE, NO NOTHING OF THESE FOREIGN LANGUAGE OF STATEWIDE
• A SPECIALTY RESPONSE TEAM IS A HIGHLY TRAINED TECHNICAL UNIT THAT HANDLES SITUATIONS BEYOND THE SCOPE
• THERE'S REQUIREMENTS IN SENATE BILL 180 THAT REQUIRE US TO DO CERTAIN THINGS NOW TO INCLUDE TRAINING.
• WE TRAIN THEM ON THE SPOT AND PUT THEM TO WORK IMMEDIATELY.
• WE WANT TO REINSTATE INMATE LABOR AS A TRAINING PROGRAM.

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• But two-thirds of these individuals don't have any formal training or any specific training on what to
• ...training for employees, contractors, volunteers, and schools, and YSOs.
• This training already exists through the Enough Abuse campaign.
• That's why we already have this training in place.
• Many of us have participated in implicit bias trainings, and in those trainings, we learn how our brains

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Summary: The committee opened a public hearing on 41 bills related to school climate and safety, with chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlining procedures and noting more than 125 witnesses. The first major topic was the “Study Act” on cell phones in schools and related social media restrictions (House 666/Senate 335). Secretary of Education Pat Tutwiler and Attorney General Andrea Campbell testified in strong support, arguing that bell-to-bell phone-free policies would improve student focus, reduce anxiety and distraction, and support mental health. Several legislators also supported the approach, though Representative Jeff Turco and Senator John Keenan emphasized narrower bills focused only on school-day phone restrictions rather than broader social media regulation. Senator John Velis likewise backed a comprehensive school-hours restriction, citing student distraction and mental health concerns. Representative Tarsky described successful implementation of a Yondr pouch system in a school where he served as principal, saying it improved engagement and reduced bullying and discipline issues. The committee then heard testimony on a bill to prohibit Native American mascots in public schools (Senate 312/House 575). Senator Joe Comerford, Brittany Wally, and Rhonda Anderson all urged passage, saying Native mascots are dehumanizing, harmful to Native youth, and inconsistent with civil rights and educational values. They described support from tribal nations and noted that many Massachusetts schools have already changed mascots, but some still resist. The hearing also included testimony on school start times (House 647/Senate 360), where middle school students Caroline Duffy and Emery Jarvis described exhaustion and survey data showing widespread sleep deprivation. Former educator Telia Jacobs, former principal Rep. Tarsky, and others argued that later start times would improve health, learning, and student well-being, while acknowledging transportation and scheduling challenges. Zoriana Petrosian, who helped write one of the bills as a student, said the state already has enough research to act now. Additional bills drew testimony on related school issues. Dr. Raul Fernandez supported a bill promoting racially integrated schools (Senate 324), citing a recent advisory council report showing large disparities in segregated schools and urging DESE to develop a statewide integration strategy. On safe firearm storage education (House 548/Senate 397), multiple witnesses from Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention and school communities supported annual school-based education about secure storage, saying it would help prevent child access to unsecured firearms and build on local resolutions already adopted in some districts. The committee also heard testimony on bills to expand career and academic plans (House 533/Senate 438), with speakers saying more structured planning would help students make informed college and career choices. Later, testimony on child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support bills described the prevalence of abuse, the need for training in schools and youth-serving organizations, and the importance of extending compensation and prevention measures. Throughout the hearing, chairs repeatedly closed bills with no witnesses and moved the agenda forward, but no votes were taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• I taught math in a bilingual setting, middle school math mostly, and now I work for a non-profit training
• committee, we did some research, and this is part of that best practice, not just in the country but internationally
• Because we feel those are different jobs and require different kinds of training.

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• learn and train a specific way. learn and train a specific way.
• They have been trained.
• <04:51:41.120> They training. Great Pyrenees are rors. They training.
• Um, but it works effort to train.
• They're trained. This is what they're trained to do.

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• occupational training occupational training due<00:10:35.200> to<00:10:35.357> [music]
• We're putting people into skilled training using the community college or doing short-term trainings
• <00:20:30.080> that other kinds of skilled training that other kinds of skilled training that
• and they've even worked internationally. and they've even worked internationally.
• , world-class leadership training, world-class leadership training, development<00:58:22.000>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:58 Putting Young Kentuckians to Work: First Year Update 00:04:06 Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative 00:21:59 Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership 00:57:15, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the October minutes, and heard first a progress report on the state-funded “Putting Young Kentuckians to Work” initiative. Workforce leaders from Cumberland Workforce Development Board and Kentucky Works said the HB 1 funding has allowed them to contract with all 10 workforce boards and build new pipelines with high schools, area technology centers, school districts, and community and technical colleges. They reported an end-of-year goal of 3,600 job placements, with 218 placements reported as of October 2025 and enrollment numbers continuing to rise. Testimony emphasized that the program is aimed at disconnected youth and high school seniors, that federal WIOA funds are too limited to support this work alone, and that the flexible state funding has enabled short-term training and placements in fields such as welding, CDL, and CNA. Members asked about barriers to implementation, wage levels, and services for students with disabilities; presenters said the main challenge was building school relationships and that wage growth should improve as students gain more skills and credentials. The committee then received an update on the Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative. Representatives from Greater Louisville Inc. and Commerce Lexington explained that the General Assembly previously provided $250,000 for a consultant to develop a statewide talent attraction and retention strategy, and that more than 13 organizations across the state support the effort. Development Counsellors International described its research process, including statewide stakeholder engagement, and said the goal is to create a Kentucky talent value proposition that combines job opportunities with quality-of-place messaging. They reported that Kentucky faces a shrinking labor force and a projected national worker shortfall, while internal research found 47% of working-age respondents could consider leaving the state within two years because they are not confident in career opportunities. At the same time, they said 96% of surveyed higher education students would stay if offered a full-time job, and 72% of employers expect to expand staffing in the next two years. The presenters said they are moving from research into messaging and an action plan, and that the strategy should be customized and measurable rather than one-size-fits-all.

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• And we're having to continually recruit, retrain people, and train them up to these positions.
• continually recruit, retrain people,<00:50:13.520> and<00:50:13.599> and<00:50:13.920> train
• them<00:50:14.319> up<00:50:14.480> to<00:50:14.640> these people, and and train
• them up to these people, and and train them up to these positions.<00:50:15.680> And<00:50:15.920
• It's a it's a internationally. It's a it's a multi-prong<00:59:08.480> facet.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:15 Office of the Secretary of State 00:01:59 Office of the Attorney General 00:12:40 Department of Agriculture 00:22:44, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel, and Public Retirement heard presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Agriculture. Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office had no major new budget or authority requests, but he updated members on voter-roll maintenance, ongoing litigation over a law preventing voting in multiple states, the Safe at Home program for domestic violence survivors, human trafficking outreach, reduced spending, and new anti-fraud measures for business registrations and electronic service of process. Members then discussed Adams’ remarks, especially his criticism of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. One senator objected that the organization should not be shut out of the legislative process, citing First Amendment concerns. Adams responded that he was not seeking to ban anyone from speaking, but wanted lawmakers to remember the harm he believes the group’s litigation does to election integrity and bipartisan reform. Representative Jackson praised Adams and his staff for their work. Deputy Attorney General Rob Duncan outlined the office’s work, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, body armor grants, administrative hearings, domestic violence and violent crime initiatives, election security, child support services, and the new Office of Data Privacy. He said the child support program transition from CHFS had created budget shortfalls and that the office would seek additional funding next session. In response to questions from Representative Lockett, Duncan said he did not yet have exact cost figures but expected funding needs and noted barriers related to personnel, budgeting, and integration. The committee also heard from Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell, who highlighted the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy’s 25th anniversary, the new Office of Economic Development, and the role of Miss Kentucky in promoting agriculture. He said the department would seek recruitment and retention funding, possible staffing for EV station inspections, and continued support to make the agriculture economic development fund permanent.

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• And if so, is there some type of ethics training that you all go through there?
• Chairman, Senators, As President of HERC, and even before that, we've had annual training for regents
• I'm not sure about mandating it because I have had 40 years of federally mandated training.
• it and ensure that everyone is trained and receives the right kind of training.
• One of the bills we will see here is about mandatory training requirements for regents.

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• I'm the executive director and CEO at DRC, also known as the Dale Rogers Training Center.
• I am the community integrated employment coordinator at DellRogers Training Center and I'm also the with
• has that knowledge base and also she's interfacing with people across the country and actually internationally
• It is also still allowed to be used for training purposes.
• proficient as the other employees doing the same job they could use the subminimum wage employment for training

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• We have a robust training plan that we rolled out. more than a year ago, online, in-person, self-paced
• We've trained more than 13,000. dealers around the state and 231 of the 254 tax assessor-collector offices
• From a training standpoint, we started training more than a year ago on the web dealer system, the changes
• testament to our effect. in our scale and commitment, not just here in Texas, nationally and internationally

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• Internationally, the United States has already fallen behind Russia and China.
• And we have to develop a domestic industry to ensure that we are competitive both internationally and

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• Public training programs are not scaling fast enough to meet the demands of our economy.
• And public training programs are not scaling fast enough in terms of... being able to make sure that
• the loss. retention is the new growth and making sure that we have we're not only having a good and trained
• How have you leveraged creative partnerships internationally, and do you have any advice for people who

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• And perpetrators of these crimes are based internationally, far beyond the reach of the American enforcement
• most small business owner operators have 20 some years experience or more so you're taking it well trained
• Over $440,000 worth of Nike shoes were stolen off of a BNSF train whose air brakes were cut as it traveled
• BNSF reported that these tactics of cutting brakes and forcing trains to slow down have increased over

Keywords: Committee, Transportation, aviation safety, confirmation, Lieutenant Commander, Deputy Secretary, Bradbury, Hafensteiner, aircraft incidents

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.

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• This $840,000 General Fund investment will provide the ongoing training and equipment needed to assist
• They need to be trained in how to respond while protecting First Amendment rights.
• during their conservation officer training.
• We are developing some new DNR-specific tribal relations training.
• In addition to the store on Grand, we sell to the rest of the country and internationally.

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• the research arm of the Evans School, which, as you know, is well regarded nationally, if not internationally
• And they didn't really let us in that training.
• I have often wondered or thought that there may need to be some training or some deeper understanding

Summary: The Joint Select Committee on Civic Health met to discuss next steps for its work on civic health, including related efforts by the Project for Civic Health and a proposed Evans School research survey of legislators. The chair reviewed the committee’s mandate and described ongoing partner initiatives, including shared principles of engaging with respect, seeking common ground, and disagreeing constructively. Members generally supported the Evans School proposal, though one member asked how the project would measure success, and the chair said the goal was to gather broad input from legislators on strengths, weaknesses, and future directions. A major portion of the meeting focused on a draft committee statement condemning political violence. Members agreed to remove the word “crazed” from the description of a recent assassination, with concerns raised that the term implied irrationality and could stigmatize disability. Members also suggested broadening the language to include non-abusive and productive dialogue, and replacing or supplementing “pray” with more inclusive wording; the final phrasing settled on “hope and pray.” The committee also briefly debated whether to describe the United States as a democracy or a representative republic, ultimately agreeing on “representative democratic republic” and approving the statement for posting and distribution, with several members still needing to provide digital signatures. The rest of the meeting was an open discussion about how to improve civility and relationship-building in the Legislature. Members emphasized the value of in-person meetings, shared meals, mentoring newer legislators, and more intentional cross-party conversations. Several said there are fewer informal opportunities now than in the past, especially after the pandemic, and suggested ideas such as retreats, regular gatherings, and bringing in outside experts like the National Institute for Civil Discourse. The chair said he would relay the committee’s support for the Evans School survey and adjourned the meeting after noting the discussion had produced several constructive ideas for future work.

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• Director of Membership Megan Robinson, Marketing Communications Manager Alicia Herrett, Operations and Training
• of Membership Megan Robinson, Marketing Communications Manager Alicia Herrett, and Operations and Training
• These practices, recognized internationally and nationally, are not just theoretical, but have proven

Summary: The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members also made several guest introductions and memorial recognitions, including tributes to labor leader Louisa Blue and a Memorial Day moment of silence. The body adopted a motion to suspend Assembly Rule 63 for certain Appropriations Committee bills, and later took up a second-day consent calendar and several resolutions. The chamber adopted ACR 68, declaring July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month, and ACR 83, proclaiming California Maritime Day; both received broad support. On the floor file, members passed a series of bills covering child passenger safety, student financial aid, downtown office-to-housing conversion districts, rental vehicle theft prevention, fire hazard zone reviews, medical data protections, UC admissions transparency, office-to-housing streamlining, inoperable RV removal, domestic violence and child welfare, insurance classification for social service workers, sustainable aviation fuel CEQA review, UC hiring background checks, accessory dwelling units, fish and wildlife exemptions for Sutter County infrastructure, speed limit assessments, geothermal permitting, special education transfers, recorder fee adjustments, and a BIT program exemption for farmers and ranchers. Most measures passed with little or no opposition. AB 435, which would have implemented a five-step test standard for child passenger safety laws, was later reconsidered and failed on a vote of 36-12 after the call was lifted. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including multiple bills and resolutions, and added co-authors to several resolutions. The session ended with adjournments in memory and an adjournment until Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m.

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• Just for your information, my training and background is as a food and agricultural economist.
• There's so many ways that they get spread, and they have such long half-lives that if you have a training
• process, are then removed from the system into the lower solids handling portion, where the liquid train
• Textiles have had a lot of talk, especially internationally and along the country borders, primarily
• Um, so I don't know how much training there is, but that's my easy button. Follow-up.

Summary: The meeting focused on the use of biosolids on farm and ranch land, with testimony from Oklahoma State University experts, a conservation official, and an engineering representative about the benefits, risks, and regulatory implications. Dr. Lusk described OSU’s long history of soil fertility research and said biosolids can provide nutrients and organic matter, but also may carry contaminants such as PFAS, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and pathogens. He emphasized that many questions remain unanswered, especially about contaminant uptake into soil, crops, livestock, and humans, and said existing EPA and Oklahoma DEQ regulations address some treatment and application standards but may not fully cover PFAS. Dr. Arnell expanded on nutrient management, explaining that biosolids can function similarly to manure as a fertilizer source, especially for nitrogen and phosphorus, but should be tested, incorporated into soil, and applied under permit conditions to reduce runoff and other losses. He said PFAS testing methods are not yet standardized and that more research is needed to determine sampling protocols, movement in soil, and long-term effects. Committee members asked whether farmers and ranchers should be notified of risks, whether PFAS is currently tested, how many counties use biosolids, and what research would be needed for a dissertation-level study. The witnesses generally agreed that landowners should be informed of known risks and uncertainties, but said the science is still developing. Dr. Arnell said a unified testing method is needed before reliable PFAS monitoring can be done, and suggested that a multi-year study would be required to understand soil movement, crop uptake, and livestock impacts. Greg Scott of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission framed the issue as a waste-management problem, noting that human waste streams contain contaminants and that soil type affects how pollutants move; he said sandy soils pose greater movement risks than clay soils and that current best practice is incorporation, careful timing, and avoiding steep or sensitive sites. He also said PFAS are widespread and not naturally occurring in the way some other compounds are, and that liability and cleanup costs are major concerns. Mary Elizabeth Mock of Garver Engineering focused on the practical and financial consequences of a possible moratorium on land application, saying most of Oklahoma’s biosolids are currently land applied and would otherwise have to go to landfills. She warned that many landfills are nearing capacity, tipping fees could rise sharply, and cities such as Tulsa and Norman could face large increases in disposal costs, which would ultimately be borne by ratepayers and taxpayers. She also said septic system maintenance costs could rise if land application options shrink, potentially leading to deferred maintenance and system failures. Mock urged a tiered, data-driven approach to PFAS regulation and said advanced treatment technologies may help in the future, but they are still emerging and expensive. No votes were taken; the session consisted of presentations and member questions.

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• Sometimes we have to do some training, but that's been over the last two and a half years.
• Four of the students went through the Impact Wind GWO training.
• Could we not do all the training on the ground?
• The GWO standards are going to be like a BTT, basic technical training, a BST, basic safety training,
• and then an ART, advanced rescue training, all within the wind factor of renewables.

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• performing students internationally. performing students internationally.
• in a in an already squeezed training in a in an already squeezed training session<04:58:18.320><
• training if they wish. training if they wish.
• This bill would actually roll back some of the training that we have and reduce the amount of training
• reduce the amount of training have and reduce the amount of training that<04:59:45.520> teachers<

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• And for us, we certainly can't be all things to all people internationally.
• Is it about intellectual expansion, training, and so forth?

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• We have a robust training plan that we rolled out more than a year ago, uh, online, in-person, self-paced
• We've trained more than 13,000 dealers around the state and 231 of the 254 tax assessor collector offices
• Um, from a training standpoint, we started training more than a year ago on the web dealer system.
• to our effectiveness and our scale and commitment, uh, not just here in Texas, nationally and internationally