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• MEMBERS, THE BLUE ROWS ON THE BUDGET SPREADSHEET REPRESENT WHERE WE ALREADY AGREE ON FUNDING ISSUES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• During that time, I had an opportunity through a leave-of-absence program, with Supreme Court approval
• 58.480><c> absence</c> opportunity through a leave of absence opportunity through a leave of absence program
• ><c> Supreme</c><00:03:00.519><c> Court</c><00:03:01.519><c> approved</c><00:03:02.200><c> to</c> program
• with Supreme Court approved to program with Supreme Court approved to work<00:03:04.280><c> uh</c><00
• consistent with what many, many, many, many other states have done, including both red states and blue

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• provision that the new property taxes generated over 5 years can be rebated back through a grant program
• provision that the new property taxes generated over 5 years can be rebated back through a grant program
• We're seeing solutions in red states and blue states alike.
• </c><00:45:30.319><c> The</c> red states and blue states alike.
• The red states and blue states alike.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:05 Roll Call 00:00:12 Discussion of Legislative Measures 00:03:12 Discussion of Housing and Land Use 00:21:58 Discussion of Short Term Rental Policies 01:03:17 Adjournment 01:15:38, 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its June 4, 2025 meeting and then heard a series of presentations focused largely on housing and land-use policy. Senator Robbie Mills and Representative Josh Bray discussed two 2025 housing measures: Senate Bill 50, which would create residential infrastructure development districts to help local governments finance infrastructure for new housing developments through special assessments and local debt, and House Bill 7, which would let local governments identify development areas and rebate new property tax revenue to developers as an incentive for housing growth. They said Kentucky faces a statewide housing shortage of roughly 210,000 units, projected to grow if building patterns do not change, and argued that regulatory relief and financing tools are needed to increase supply. Representative Rebecca Rymer presented House Bill 371, which would require local permitting when an industry’s residual waste landfill is located in a different county from the industry itself. She said current law lets such landfills bypass local review, leaving host counties with no say despite road impacts and other local burdens. She said the bill would preserve the existing exemption when the landfill and industry are co-located, and noted support from KLC and KO. Representative Steve Doan also described House Bill 806, a statewide backyard chicken bill that would allow domesticated hens, prohibit roosters, set a minimum of six hens that local governments could not go below, and preserve local authority over setbacks, sanitation, maintenance standards, and egg sales. He said it would override outright local bans but not HOA restrictions, and cited a current Northern Kentucky dispute and ADA litigation as reasons for the proposal. The committee then heard a broader discussion on housing and land use from Charlie Gardner of the Mercatus Center and Nolan Gray of California YIMBY and the Bluegrass Institute. They outlined categories of land-use regulation, described the recent growth of state-level housing reforms nationwide, and cited examples such as ADU legalization, smaller lot sizes, reduced parking minimums, streamlined permitting, and single-stair or other building-code reforms. They argued that housing shortages are a statewide concern, that localities often have incentives to block growth, and that state intervention can reduce costs and uncertainty without compromising health and safety. Members asked about the housing shortage estimate, the effect of red tape on safety and local authority, and how state reforms could be phased in; the presenters said reforms often include lead time, can be targeted to larger jurisdictions, and should focus on reducing time and cost while maintaining basic standards.

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• They have kids that can use their medical records in place of the blue card.

Bills: HB328 , HB377

Committee: House Military and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: legal services, military law, Alabama National Guard, legal assistance, notary services, military, immunization, school admittance, medical records, dependents, 1136, house, all

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• Senate Bill 5915 modifies the health technology assessment program.
• The health technology assessment program...
• government, or in the Medicare Advantage program.
• to cover the cost of administering the program.
• The Medicare Advantage programs are private programs, and they promise lots of things.

Bills: SB5915 , SB5988 , SB6025 , SJM8002

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease

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• We know our federally funded programs also have limitations.
• programs.
• Uh, here, I applied for this program.
• </c><00:05:13.039><c> that's</c> And thankfully for this program that's And thankfully for this program
• <00:05:22.800><c> community,</c><00:05:23.600><c> very</c> program, uh, beautiful community, very program

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to get this program off the ground, and it has been phenomenally successful.
• Can you break down the CRAFT program a little bit, how a grower would get into the program or activate
• Can you break down the CRAFT program a little bit, how a grower would get into the program?
• Can you break down the CRAFT program a little bit, how a grower would get into the program or activate
• advertising... ...and promotional program to market abroad.

Committee: Senate Agriculture

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture heard an update on the Florida citrus industry from Matt Joyner of Florida Citrus Mutual and Shannon Shepp of the Department of Citrus. Both described the industry’s steep decline over the past two decades due to citrus greening (HLB), hurricanes, freezes, and aging groves, but emphasized ongoing recovery efforts through research, replanting, and new therapies. They highlighted promising tools such as plant growth regulators, protective screens and covers, direct oxytetracycline application, CRISPR-based breeding, and the CRAFT program, which has expanded to more than 10,000 acres of solid-set plantings and over 20,000 acres including resets. Members discussed disaster relief, property tax pressures, grower participation, and the need for assessment relief and other state support. No votes were taken on the citrus presentation. Shepp also outlined the Department of Citrus’s marketing and research role, noting strong consumer demand for Florida orange juice, global advertising efforts, and clinical research tied to health messaging. She said the industry remains a major economic contributor, with thousands of jobs and billions in economic impact, and that the department is working to maintain demand while growers replant and reset groves. Senators asked about the CRAFT program, new grower participation, and how advertising and state policy could help sustain the industry. The committee then received a performance review of the Opa-locka Soil and Water Conservation Districts from David Jahossky of Malden and Jenkins. The review found wide variation among the 49 districts studied, with many lacking recurring revenue, staffing, proper meeting notices, records retention, formal performance goals, and timely financial reports. The report identified nearly 400 recommendations and noted that some districts had already dissolved or were considering dissolution. Senators questioned whether the districts were duplicative of other agencies and whether they still served a useful purpose; the presenter said there was overlap and collaboration but no duplication. A public commenter from Jefferson County argued that local boards still provide trusted, community-based support for producers and help connect them to cost-share and best management practice programs. The chair indicated the review would inform possible legislation to improve or restructure the districts, and the committee adjourned without taking a vote.

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• miraculous feats in space, but this also means, as an employer, I am competing with companies such as Blue
• And I want to touch... ...for beaches, tourism promotion, and cultural programs in Miami-Dade County.
• and plans that we are trying to put in place have value. ...them that the programs and plans that we
• Program.
• EDR wrote that the program does not recover any portion of the state's investment.

Committee: Senate Finance and Tax

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met and first heard SB 674, which would allow county property appraisers, like tax collectors already can, to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses if approved in their Department of Revenue budget. Support came from property appraiser representatives, who said the bill would help them compete for specialized staff without requiring new funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SJR 318, a proposed constitutional amendment on tangible personal property used on agricultural land, along with an amendment clarifying the exemption’s scope and allowing the Legislature to set conditions by general law. Farm Bureau and the Florida Chamber supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the joint resolution favorably. Members also took up CS for SB 1664, which would require voter reapproval of local discretionary taxes when they expire; an amendment changed the bill to require expiration dates and tied reapproval to tax expiration rather than a fixed eight-year cycle. Local government and tourism groups raised concerns about impacts on tourist development taxes, transportation surtaxes, beaches funding, and long-term financing, while supporters argued voters should periodically affirm local taxes. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill SB 1512, both dealing with a homestead-style property tax benefit for certain long-term leased residential properties. After multiple amendments narrowed the proposal substantially, limiting it to one qualifying property and then to single-family homes, mobile homes, and condominium units, counties and cities still opposed the measures as a tax shift to other taxpayers. The sponsor said the changes reduced the scope and fiscal impact, and both measures were reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SPB 7034, the Senate tax package, which includes permanent sales tax exemptions, multiple tax holidays, motor vehicle fee reductions, a property tax study, rural investment tax credits, a freeze on local communications services tax rates, and other tax changes, with an estimated $2.1 billion revenue reduction. Testimony was mixed: property appraisers supported the property tax study, while many public commenters opposed the firearm and ammunition tax holiday and urged inclusion of gun safes and locks instead. County, city, tourism, and lodging representatives raised concerns about tourist development tax limits and other local revenue impacts, while supporters emphasized tax relief and the study’s value. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to submit SPB 7034 as a committee bill and reported it favorably.

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• It is the Tulsa program that they're trying to stand up, which is basically a two-part program of how
• And that really funds five separate programs.
• That could range from an after-school to a summer camp to an AOPA program, a Choose Aerospace program
• And that's a new pilot program. We just started up.
• So retro fund, again, just the program overview. The program, Again, just the program overview.

Summary: The committee met for an oversight update on how one-time and recurring transportation-related appropriations are being implemented. Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Director Grayson Artees reviewed ARPA and PREP-funded airport and aerospace projects, including completed or nearing-completion work at Will Rogers, Woodward, Ardmore, Tulsa’s air traffic control tower, and multiple hangar, terminal, taxiway, utility, and UAS infrastructure projects statewide. He also discussed one-time FY25 and FY26 appropriations for airport development, the repurposing of an unneeded Lufthansa project allocation into other aerospace projects, and the department’s aerospace education grants, classroom labs, aircraft-build programs, and internship support. Members asked for lists of participating schools and for a clearer overall accounting of the funding; Artees said the department would provide those materials and estimated roughly $400 million has been invested in aerospace and defense since PREP and ARPA, with about $250 million directed to airport infrastructure. The committee then heard from ODOT Secretary Tim Gatz on the Retro Fund, lake and industrial access roads, ports of entry, and the PACT Fund. Gatz said Retro, created in statute and funded with $200 million in both 2024 and FY25, is helping accelerate rural high-impact road and bridge projects; he reported $249 million awarded so far, supporting about $1.4 billion in construction, with most projects expected to be awarded by September 2027. He also described lake and industrial access projects, including work at the Port of Inola, and updated members on ports of entry, internal way stations, and the replacement of the aging OkiPROS permitting system with ProMiles. On PACT, he said the county road and bridge allocations are being administered, but the Tax Commission’s role in distributing the county road share has created unnecessary bureaucracy; he urged a statutory fix so the money can go directly to counties. Members asked for lists of approved lake/recreational projects and for clarification on the Tax Commission issue; Gatz said ODOT would provide the project list and that he would welcome Tax Commission input on a legislative remedy. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the updates and questions.

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• They have 200,000 participants in their diversion programs.
• appropriate programs.
• Many programs like Firstep in Oklahoma City.
• There are some really great programs.
• Those programs were very involved with those.

Committee: House A&B Judiciary Subcommittee

Keywords: 914, all

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• team won its second consecutive MVADA Medium School Vocational State Championship in 2025, defeating Blue

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House met briefly, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several student athletic groups visiting the chamber. Members welcomed the Sutton girls’ soccer team, which was noted for a 19-4 season and a fifth consecutive state championship, as well as guests of several representatives including the Tri-County varsity football team and boys cross-country team, both of which were recognized for recent vocational state titles. The only formal business was an order offered by Mr. Mariano of Quincy to set the next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m., which was adopted by voice vote. Mr. Wong of Saugus then moved that the House adjourn, and that motion also passed by voice vote. The House adjourned to meet Monday at 11:00 a.m. in an informal session.

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• won their second consecutive MVADA Medium School Vocational State Championship in 2025, defeating Blue

Summary: The House convened, members and guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and the chair recognized several student athletic teams visiting the chamber. The Sutton girls’ soccer team was welcomed for its 19-4 season and fifth consecutive state championship. The House also recognized the Tri-County varsity football team, which won its second consecutive MVADA Medium School Vocational State Championship, and the boys’ cross-country team, which captured its third straight Small Division State Vocational title. After the recognitions, Mr. Mariano offered an order setting the House’s next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m., and the order was adopted. Mr. Wong then moved that the House adjourn, and the motion prevailed. The House adjourned to meet Monday at 11:00 a.m. in an informal session.

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• And the programs that have come in to be helpful do know your legal rights.
• And that's what this program does.
• learned from other state programs.
• learned from other state programs at HCD.
• The programs might have to exist.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on child safety, immigrant community transparency, agricultural land security, consumer protection, estate transfers, detention commissary pricing, and public works wage enforcement. SB 1234 would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; the author said it was a narrow child-safety measure, and there was no opposition. SB 1257 would require the Attorney General to publish annual reports on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations; supporters said it would improve accountability and document fear in immigrant communities, while questions centered on how the data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 would bar foreign adversary entities from buying or controlling California agricultural land; supporters framed it as a national security measure, while committee members pressed the author on enforcement, who would verify buyers, and possible discriminatory application. The bill was moved on a 2-4 vote and placed on call after the author said he would work on clarifying responsibility and nondiscrimination concerns. The committee also heard SB 1146, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, saying it would curb deceptive deepfake ads and protect consumers; it passed unanimously, 7-0. SB 988 would restrict assignment of benefits in auto glass claims, require claim numbers and itemized estimates, and update repair disclosure rules to curb overbilling and steering; supporters said it would protect consumers and stabilize insurance costs, while independent glass shop concerns about steering and market concentration were discussed. The bill passed 7-0, with one member abstaining because of a conflict. SB 1288, presented on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make good-faith efforts to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would simplify access requirements, especially for nonprofits. Supporters described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements; SIFMA and the California Bankers Association opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactive burdens. The bill passed 8-0. SB 941 would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; supporters said detainees often pay excessive prices for basic necessities, and the bill passed 8-0. Finally, SB 909 would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors warned of uncapped costs and reduced transparency. The discussion continued with questions about enforcement and whether stronger penalties or license restrictions would better deter repeat violators.

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• So this this program started about in.
• </c> came to building these programs came to building these programs initially.<00:36:55.359><c> Um</
• </c><00:40:49.760><c> that</c> accessible certification programs that accessible certification programs
• </c><00:43:21.200><c> Um,</c> those programs are funded. Um, those programs are funded.
• </c> see more funding for programs in states. see more funding for programs in states.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So this is not like a work release program where they could be paid for.
• Do you all have a work release program? You don't?
• So this is not like a work release program where they could be paid for.
• Do you all have a work release program? You don't?
• But they do not issue it; it's the local authority that issues the program.

Summary: The House Municipal Committee met and first advanced HB 990 by Rep. Lyons, which would extend existing lien/privilege authority for unpaid utility service charges and user fees to parishes, sewerage districts, and waterworks districts, including Jefferson Parish. Lyons explained it was intended to address master-metered multifamily properties and align Jefferson Parish with other parishes. After questions about tenant impacts and administrative burden, the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then heard HB 1087 by Rep. Adams, authorizing the City of Zachary to use inmate labor to cut grass at a private cemetery known as the Zachary Public Cemetery. Members raised concerns about using unpaid prison labor on private property, whether the cemetery was abandoned, and whether the bill should be narrowed. The author and city representative explained the city already contracts with DCI for inmate work and that the bill was meant to clarify legality. The motion to advance was withdrawn, and the bill was voluntarily deferred to a later meeting for further work. Several other bills were advanced, including HB 893 by Rep. Knox on the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board, HB 1007 creating the Foeberg Nouveau-Marine Improvement District in Orleans Parish, and HB 1153 by Rep. Coates establishing a clearer local burn-ban framework with amendments on notice, lifting bans, and penalties. The committee also considered HB 1215 by Rep. Baham on the disposition of removed historical statues and monuments; after amendments and extensive questions about costs, coordination with the lieutenant governor’s office, and local zoning authority, the bill was voluntarily deferred. Later, HB 362 and HB 484 by Rep. Newell were handled, with HB 362 advanced and HB 484 deferred after confusion over a proposed amendment to the New Orleans Regional Business Park board. Several other bills and resolutions were announced as deferred or not heard, and the committee adjourned after scheduling a larger agenda for the next meeting.

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• We need to continue with building the capacity with the judicial... intercept program, and for what that
• Currently in Mexico we do not have the process of a judicial wire intercept program which allows both
• Similarly, I've heard about how important DAA programs like the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
• Program is for local partners, yet under this administration, they are putting DAA agents from programs
• And I think that when you bring those pieces together under what we call bold blue line, violent crime

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention

Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.

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• The ceiling is kind of like dark blue, and if you've been there, it's all full of constellations, so
• kind</c><00:02:07.640><c> of</c><00:02:07.719><c> like</c><00:02:07.920><c> dark</c><00:02:08.119><c> blue
• 00:02:08.399><c> if</c><00:02:08.479><c> you've</c><00:02:08.640><c> been</c> is kind of like dark blue
• if you've been is kind of like dark blue if you've been there<00:02:09.440><c> it's</c><00:02:09.599
• The initial bill was a pilot, and the good thing about a pilot is that it tests whether a program or

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Medium School Vocational State Championship in 2025, defeating Blue Hills 28 to 6 on December 3, 2025

Keywords: 1212, all

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• special advocate program—they currently receive $224,000 in pass-through funds from the court.
• And so the director of that CASA program shared with us the limitation.
• with recruiting for their program, but also for fundraising.
• This program is driven entirely by prison populations.
• And again, those two programs are unique.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

Keywords: 989, all

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• and different issues that our staff and our different programs and work cover.
• So they are marketed in two different ways just by being in some of our programs.
• So the Maiden in Oklahoma program is a free marketing program for all producers of almost any product
• So Shelter Creek is a part of the program.
• If you've ever had a Blue Moon, that is a wheat beer.

Keywords: 914, all