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• be voting no with a good conscience because the reason I reached out to my friends in the traffic control
• <02:44:05.359> They on uniform traffic control devices.
• They on uniform traffic control devices.
• traffic reached out to my friends in the traffic reached out to my friends in the traffic control
• world was to make sure that a no control world was to make sure that a no vote<02:44:23.840> on

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I could see a controlled trial.
• > trial<01:02:18.359> where thing if we had a controlled trial where thing if we had a
• controlled trial where people<01:02:19.200> could<01:02:19.400> enroll<01:02:19.760>
• , and then that control starts to extend to the rest of us.
• , and then that control starts to extend to the rest of us.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But this is, they think they have more control; physicians think they will have more control than if
• It was like out of control, which, again, talks to why Dr.
• control health care.
• It gives people more options in how they control the cost.
• Again, you bring a new payer to the system who's controlled.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• <00:56:52.240> on<00:56:53.119> uh imposing regulations and controls on uh imposing
• Do you want to control? Did I see a question from Representative Priest? Yes, you did.
• , if it applies to access birth control, if it applies to women<04:17:48.319> who<04:17:48.560
• Uh, so I think for this budget we can declare victory, take this money, invest it in direct care.
• budget we can declare budget we can declare victory,<05:53:07.280> take<05:53:07.520>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in Division 3 work session on HB 2 and began by noting a delayed start to allow the Legislative Budget Assistant to finish a large packet of updated amendments and revisions. The chair said the goal for the day was to move as many items as possible, with any cleanup deferred to a Friday follow-up. Members also discussed the process for handling public and department testimony on selected items before votes. Several early amendments were taken up and voted on. The committee unanimously recommended items dealing with repealing the liquor transfer to the alcohol fund and redirecting liquor-related revenue to the general fund, and it also approved an amendment revising Granite Advantage funding so there would be no automatic transfer from the liquor fund, instead using a general fund appropriation. Members then approved repealing the foster grandparent program by a 5-4 vote, and later approved an amendment requiring DHS contractors to comply with the patients’ bill of rights by a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved incorporating House Bill 94 on Medicaid coverage of circumcision by a 5-4 vote, while deferring the Wick Farmers Market Nutrition Program repeal for more discussion. The committee spent substantial time on the youth risk behavior survey amendment. Supporters said the change was intended to clarify opt-out procedures and ensure parents, guardians, and students are clearly notified that they may opt out without negative consequences. Some members raised privacy concerns and said the language could add administrative burden, but the amendment was ultimately recommended to Finance by a recorded vote of 8-1. Another amendment on civil rights and contractor standards for DHHS was discussed but not voted on after concerns were raised about vague enforcement language and possible penalties. The committee also struck amendment 1026 as redundant, with members noting related work in existing law and Senate Bill 134, and then moved on to other items, including a revised equity/access-related amendment that was postponed for later discussion.

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• When the bill passed the House, the sponsor declared that he had fixed the crisis in EMS by standardizing
• says what the standard is; rulemaking flushes it out, and there is an ability for an emergency declaration
• says what the standard is; rulemaking flushes it out, and there is an ability for an emergency declaration
• Ultimately, they learned that it wasn't working; it wasn't controlling health care costs.
• Ultimately, they learned that it wasn't working; it wasn't controlling health care costs.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Daniel Webster College declared bankruptcy and closed in 2017.
• Um, you know, perhaps that bonding authority could be controlled by the BEA, which then might find the
• We want local control. We're giving you local control. >> Senator Waters. >> Thank you, Mr.
• ><01:59:20.639> local<01:59:21.040> control.
• control. We're giving you local control. control. We're giving you local control.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:44:50.480> Um<00:44:50.800> so Medicaid fraud control units.
• Um so Medicaid fraud control units.
• trial in patients with placeboc control trial in patients with active<01:32:24.080> cancer.
• to conduct the trials uh and the control to conduct the trials uh and the control trials<01:42:50.080
• It is a controlled trial.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met and approved the minutes from its August 27 meeting. It then received a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislators on the Medicaid provisions in the 2025 budget reconciliation bill, referred to as HR1. She explained that the bill is estimated by CBO to save the federal government $911 billion over 10 years, with more than 20 Medicaid-specific provisions, most of the savings concentrated in five policies and largely backloaded into 2030-2034. She emphasized that the bill’s effects will vary by state, but that expansion states and hospitals are expected to be most affected, in part because of changes to eligibility, provider taxes, and state-directed payments. Castanza highlighted several new funding and flexibility provisions, including a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund for 2026-2030 and a new home- and community-based services waiver option effective July 1, 2028, with $100 million in grants in fiscal year 2027. She also outlined major eligibility changes for Medicaid expansion adults: work or community engagement requirements effective January 1, 2027; twice-yearly redeterminations for the expansion population effective the same date; and new cost sharing for certain expansion adults effective October 1, 2028. She noted that Kentucky, as an expansion state, would be subject to these changes and that state agencies would face significant implementation demands, especially because federal guidance and timelines are tight. A substantial portion of the presentation focused on financing changes. Castanza described new limits on provider taxes, including a 0% safe harbor for new taxes and a phased reduction for existing taxes in expansion states beginning in 2028, while nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities are exempt from the reduction if already taxed. She also explained that state-directed payments will be capped and phased down over time, with existing arrangements grandfathered only briefly; she said Kentucky has 11 approved state-directed payments and could see significant fiscal effects. She added that the bill also bars Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood or similarly situated providers for one year, changes immigrant eligibility rules effective October 1, 2026, lowers the federal match for certain emergency services, and expands the scope of the federal erroneous payment recoupment provision effective October 1, 2029. Throughout, she stressed that federal savings may translate into state cost shifts and that implementation timing will be critical.

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• The first item is to declare we have a quorum, and secondly, the adoption of the minutes from April 8th
• And in C business entities that are part of a controlled group of corporations also is defined in the
• And in C business entities that are part of a controlled group of corporations also is defined in the
• We are in control of what we choose to put out there.
• We are in control of what we realize.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, the other one, not to get too technical, but requires a governor to actually control the flows just
• Uh, the other one, not to get too technical, but requires a governor to actually control the flows just
• Uh, the other one, not to get too technical, but requires a governor to actually control the flows just
• going to control, but anything else<00:46:25.520> we'll<00:46:25.680> just<00:46:25.839
• because they control roads, you can<01:18:04.719> have<01:18:04.800> a<01:18:05.040>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So you'd have fires, but they'd only go so far and then they'd be controlled.
• Or there was a they'd be controlled.
• Or there was a controlled<00:37:15.680> they<00:37:15.920> had<00:37:16.240> controlled
• <00:37:16.960> uh<00:37:17.359> fires controlled they had controlled uh fires controlled
• they had controlled uh fires also<00:37:18.320> out<00:37:18.640> there.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• uh it seems to me that uh Animal Control uh it seems to me that uh Animal Control Officers<00:05
• They don't have as much control.
• <04:12:07.560> says<04:12:08.239> it's<04:12:08.479> not Control says it's not Control
• members as to whether they offer declare members as to whether they offer declare declaw<04:19:28.680
• Now, could I control that after they left the shelter? No.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training through the police standards system. Representative Barbara Coma, the sponsor, said the bill was prompted by problems in animal cruelty cases, especially in rural areas without animal control officers, and she described it as a limited training measure. She said an amendment was forthcoming that would add an eight-hour approved course and a two-hour refresher every three years, and she emphasized that the trained officers would serve as resources rather than being required to take action themselves. Members asked about cost, due process, overlap with animal control officers, how trained officers would be identified and notified, and whether veterinarians could fill the role. Coma responded that the bill would not be a heavy financial lift, would not interfere with animal control officers, would apply to livestock as well as companion animals, and would still require law enforcement involvement because veterinarians cannot lawfully remove animals from property. She also said the training could improve due process by helping officers better understand when animal removal is appropriate and how cases should proceed. Sheriff William Wright, speaking for the New Hampshire Sheriffs Association, testified in opposition. He said training itself was acceptable, but the bill went beyond training by creating an obligation for sheriffs and state police to respond to and potentially investigate animal cruelty cases, which he argued would be ambiguous, unfunded, and burdensome for staffing and resources. He said some sheriff’s offices do not have investigative deputies and that the bill could create liability and uncertainty about who would lead investigations. In response to questions, he said the association would likely have no objection if the bill were limited to training, but it opposed the assistance/investigation mandate as written.

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• upgrade our air traffic control system? upgrade our air traffic control system?
• That's insane when control towers.
• I'll reserve. member opposed, each will control five member opposed, each will control five minutes.<
• let foreign mining companies controlled let foreign mining companies controlled by<02:16:15.599>
• <03:36:09.439> And permanent federal control. And permanent federal control.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

Bills: HB145, SB29, SB37, SB64, HB279, HB292, SB35, SB40, SB43, SB48, SB96, SB143, HB132, SB20, SB21, SB101, SJR1, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM29, HM43, HM59, HM30, HM52, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB2, SB264, SB241

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening

Bills: HB145, HR1, SB29, SB37, SB193, SB58, SB64, HB195, HB234, HB279, HB287, HB292, HB303, SB30, SB35, SB40, SB43, SB48, SB96, SB143, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM29, HM43, HM59, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB332

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation, subpoena power, public corruption, criminal activity, Zorro ranch, Santa Fe County, public accountability, government oversight, impeachment power, children and vulnerable persons, public funds

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• consistency to our property tax code by exempting essential farm inputs like feed, fertilizer, and pest control
• Members, the kids in our juvenile justice system are under our care and control.
• by Huffman relating to creating a criminal offense of continuous manufacture and delivery of a controlled
• SB1868 by Perry relating to adding certain substances to the Texas Controlled Substance Act, regulating

Bills: HJR98, HJR8, HJR133, HB23, HB33, HB144, HB 109, HB 103, HB148, HB3809, HB1686, HB2217, HB2156, HB220, HB2421, HB2363, HB3773, HB421, HB2584, HB2615, HB2455, HB3711, HB2559, HB3747, HB2775, HB2886, HB3126, HB3666, HB3595, HB3260, HB3506, HB1638, HB3376, HB3826, HB3628, HB1349, HB3770, HB1831, HB1762, HB2614, HB3113, HB267, HB322, HB431, HB869, HB 1203, HB 1201, HB 1244, HB1875, HB1950, HB2152, HB2290, HB2341, HB2436, HB2809, HB2856, HB3012, HB2954, HCR56, HCR102, HB 107, HB1587, HB3684, HB658, HJR99, HB1399, HJR5, HJR2, HJR6, HJR31, HB1971, SJR3, HB1775, HJR72, HB502, HB3109, HJR98, HJR8, HJR133, HB 118, HB388, HB 114, HB205, HB2789, HB2791, HB499, HB2960, HB3163, HB3135, HB2427, HB1618, HB1672, HB1722, HB1338, HB787, HB2618, HB879, HB 1126, HB4134, HB3513, HB718, HB1536, HB1445, HB1640, HB1893, HB1734, HB3229, HB3306, HB 1276, HB3272, HB3276, HB3516, HB4145, HB1585, HB4810, HB2989, HB2558, HB3014, HB2742, HB1695, HB23, HB33, HB144, HB 109, HB 103, HB148, HB3809, HB1686, HB2217, HB2156, HB220, HB2421, HB2363, HB3773, HB421, HB2584, HB2615, HB2455, HB3711, HB2559, HB3747, HB2775, HB2886, HB3126, HB3666, HB3595, HB3260, HB3506, HB1638, HB3376, HB3826, HB3628, HB1349, HB3770, HB1831, HB1762, HB2614, HB3113, HB267, HB322, HB431, HB869, HB 1203, HB 1201, HB 1244, HB1875, HB1950, HB2152, HB2290, HB2341, HB2436, HB2809, HB2856, HB3012, HB2954, HCR56, HCR102

Keywords: Article V, federal government, fiscal restraints, constitutional amendment, term limits, nuclear energy, electric generation, funding, Texas nuclear development fund, advanced reactors, HJR 133, Texas constitutional amendment, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, homestead exemption, surviving spouse, veteran, veterans benefits, service-connected death, presumed service-connected condition

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• all be controlled. all be controlled.
• So that will have an effect on controlled intake.
• So that will have an effect on controlled intake.
• So that will have an effect on controlled intake.
• So that will have an effect on controlled intake.

Bills: HB60

Keywords: geoengineering, weather modification, environmental safety, atmospheric pollutants, criminal pollution, Meeting Start: 00:00:02 Roll Call: 00:00:08 26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering: 00:01:35 Department of Corrections Update: 00:32:59 Kentucky Parole Board Update: 01:19:21, 958, all

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• Most no amendments to the comprehensive plan or official controls that apply to or affect the use of
• Most no amendments to the comprehensive plan or official controls that apply to or affect the use of
• Most no amendments to the comprehensive plan or official controls that apply to or affect the use of
• official controls or comprehensive plan. official controls or comprehensive plan.
• Uh we're trying control the information.

Bills: HF4077, HF3798, HF3886

Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations

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• <00:02:56.440> complied<00:02:56.879> with internal controls complied with internal
• controls complied with significant<00:02:58.120> um<00:02:58.280> legal<00:02:58.640><
• generally had adequate internal controls generally had adequate internal controls we<00:05:02.840
• <00:18:34.559> and book um for the internal controls and book um for the internal controls
• If an individual has been declared by a court to be legally incompetent.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And once they arrive, the cost and difficulty of control increases exponentially.
• , the cost and once they arrive, the cost and difficulty<00:38:03.280> of<00:38:03.440> control
• <00:38:04.520> increases difficulty of control increases difficulty of control increases exponentially
• In a letter from our congressional delegation requesting a presidential disaster declaration, damages

Keywords: 912, senate, all