Transcript Highlights:

• Um the agency also events I should say.
• </c> contract labor for cases in the event contract labor for cases in the event that<00:35:32.400><c
• There were no exceptions or requests from this agency.
• <c> of</c><00:47:52.240><c> requests</c> There were no exceptions of requests There were no exceptions
• And without exception, I think we that.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:

• It included language that in the event that any of those prisons ended up getting another contract and
• There is one slight exception.
• In the event they don't find a way or another Contract or something to stabilize their revenue in the
• event the facility does close.
• With one exception, we're reducing by half the first amount. Oh...

Bills: HB2 , SB152

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• We also do specific events for female veterans.
• We've also done events in Canada.
• last four events that we've had.
• Most of the veterans that come to our events, most of the families say that they've been to events all
• A lot of people who come to our events, we've done events where we've teamed Major League Baseball players

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Summary: The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces met briefly to hear testimony from Tron Peterson, director of Peterson Outdoors Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit that provides free outdoor recreational therapy for veterans, active-duty service members, military chaplains, and their families. Peterson described the organization’s 20-year history, its Lodge of Hope facility near Sheldon, Missouri, and its use of adaptive equipment to serve veterans with severe injuries. He said the ministry now serves more than 500 veterans a year across several states and also offers events for female veterans, spouses, children, and chaplains. Committee members praised the program’s focus on healing, family support, and suicide prevention. Peterson said the ministry’s events are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen marriages and families, and help veterans cope with PTSD and suicidal thoughts; he claimed recent events had helped prevent suicides and included baptisms and family activities. Members also discussed the high divorce rate among veterans and special forces, and Peterson said chaplains are helping him develop marriage retreats and enrichment programs to address that need. In response to questions, Peterson explained that the ministry is funded through churches, individuals, businesses, sponsorships, and donations, often secured at the last minute. He also said the organization has expanded with RV pads and a bunkhouse, and that it takes its model to other locations through volunteers and partner sites. No legislation was considered and no votes were taken; the committee concluded after the testimony and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no event
• </c><00:06:30.199><c> shall</c><00:06:30.479><c> debate</c> 5 minutes but in no event shall debate 5
• </c> she hosted my first ever political event she hosted my first ever political event more<00:11:05.200
• Speaker, a monument honoring our most exceptional citizens should be placed in an equally exceptional
• </c> Fame a testament to his exceptional Fame a testament to his exceptional contributions<07:21:42.840

Bills: HR187 , HR186 , HR375 , HR165 , HR204 , HR197 , HR207

Keywords: government oversight, accountability, federal employees, transparency, administrative leave, Elon Musk, conflict of interest, government efficiency, federal contracts, renewable fuels, ethanol, E15, ethanol-15, renewable fuel standard, RFS, RINs, renewable identification numbers, refinery capacity, farmers, refiners

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• She is the main piece of our positive school culture, always organizing events and head of the Aloha
• </c> school culture, always organizing events school culture, always organizing events and<00:33:35.200
• Manana Elementary stands out for exceptional student performance, exceeding statewide averages by 24
• <c> Uh</c><00:58:00.840><c> and</c><00:58:01.120><c> basically</c><00:58:01.560><c> they're</c> exceptions
• Uh and basically they're exceptions.

Bills: HR204 , SB2925 , SB2798 , SB2320 , SB2800 , SB1230 , SB2706 , SB3233 , SB2405 , SB3320 , SB2543 , SB3097 , SB3096 , SB3140 , SB2593 , SB2567 , SB2466 , SB2140 , SB2088 , SB3090 , SB608 , SB2795 , SB3294 , SB3263 , SB3001 , SB2907 , SB3251 , SB2074 , SB2360 , SB2354 , SB2908 , SB2353 , SB3045 , SB2047 , SB3254 , SB3246 , SB3133 , SB2425 , SB2671 , SB3229 , SB2969 , SB1166 , SB896 , SB2391 , SB2125 , SB3118 , SB3325 , SB2613 , SB2614 , SB494 , SB2376 , SB3326 , SB2001 , SB2599 , SB3048 , SB3169 , SB2002 , SB3247 , SB3253 , SB2155 , SB2192 , SB3187 , SB2190 , SB2398 , SB2424 , SB3028 , SB2338 , SB3219 , SB2981 , HCR14

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• Well, I think it says in the amendment, except as provided in subdivision B, which is the hearing, you
• But I also think that there have to be exceptions for exigent circumstances.
• But there have to be exceptions for exigent circumstances.
• So there are those exceptions, but this adding flashbang grenades to that statute.
• this early stage of this process, there's been a lot of work to create exceptions.

Summary: The committee met first as a subcommittee because a quorum was not initially present, and it heard several bill presentations. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require courts to issue protective orders for sexually explicit material involving adult victims in criminal cases, limiting copying and dissemination while preserving discovery and trial rights. Supporters, including Aaron and Denise Heskins-Quinn and the California District Attorneys Association, said the bill would prevent retraumatization and close a privacy gap; opponents, including public defenders and criminal defense groups, argued it was overbroad, vague, and could interfere with defense preparation. The committee adopted amendments narrowing the bill’s scope and sent it to Appropriations on a due pass as amended vote, with the bill held on call. SB 937 by Senator Gonzalez would restrict law enforcement use of flashbang devices for crowd control and ban their use in immigration enforcement. Supporters described injuries and fear caused by flashbangs and explosive breaching charges, including incidents involving protests and a home entry in Huntington Park; opponents from sheriffs’ and police groups argued the bill’s definitions were vague, could limit tactical discretion, and might conflict with existing law and task force operations. Members expressed both support and concern about definitions and exigent circumstances, and the bill was moved due pass to Appropriations on a vote, with the final roll held on call. SB 1070 by Senator Grove would make intentional disruptions of worship services a wobbler offense, allowing felony charges in more serious cases. Faith leaders and supporters said the bill was needed to deter coordinated disruptions and protect religious exercise, while opponents including the Friends Committee on Legislation, ACLU California Action, and public defenders argued it would criminalize speech, rely on a content-based statute, and impose disproportionate felony penalties. Several committee members raised constitutional and restorative-justice concerns, and the bill failed on the roll call, though reconsideration was granted. SB 1130 by Senator Reyes would update privacy law for wearable recording devices such as smart glasses, limiting surreptitious recording in places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy and restricting technologies that disable recording indicators. Supporters said the bill responds to emerging surveillance risks; opponents from TechNet and industry groups warned it could create liability for manufacturers and businesses beyond the actual wrongdoers. The committee accepted amendments reducing penalties, removing manufacturer provisions from the bill’s core criminal section, and creating civil penalties in the Business and Professions Code; the bill was moved due pass as amended to Rules, with the vote held on call. The committee also heard SCA 2 by Senator Troy, which would bar governors from pardoning themselves or immediate family members; there was no public opposition, but some members questioned the need for a constitutional amendment given the lack of evidence of abuse, and discussion was ongoing when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• In that event, please know that your written testimony will be considered by the committee.
• In the event of a network failure, it may be necessary to reschedule a hearing or schedule a meeting
• In the<00:12:04.240><c> event</c><00:12:04.480><c> of</c><00:12:04.640><c> a</c><00:12:04.800><c> network
• failure, it may the event of a network failure, it may be<00:12:05.920><c> necessary</c><00:12:06.240
• So it is appropriate for the department to allow these events on their lands.

Committee: House Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:

• fiscal year beginning July<00:06:18.520><c> 1st,</c><00:06:18.720><c> 2026,</c><00:06:19.360><c> except
• </c><00:06:19.640><c> as</c><00:06:19.760><c> otherwise</c> July 1st, 2026, except as otherwise July
• 1st, 2026, except as otherwise noted. noted. noted.
• </c><00:20:37.040><c> So,</c> depredation event. So, depredation event.
• Like, it's just a really big event, and it's really good for the birds.

Transcript Highlights:

• WEC continues to grow and expand with a planned 10,000-square-foot event center opening soon, along with
• and at least three public food service establishments whose principal attraction is sports horse events
• such as show jumping, dressage, eventing, and other equestrian competitions.
• I don't like bills that create exceptions for businesses.
• I feel like if... ...may agree with their position and carve out an exception, I feel like if this is

Summary: The committee first took up a local beverage-license bill for the World Equestrian Center in Marion County. The sponsor described the facility’s size, economic impact, and rapid expansion, and explained that the bill would direct DBPR to issue a special license for qualifying equestrian sports facilities. After questions about whether the carve-out would set a precedent for other businesses, the sponsor said the unique facts of the facility justified the bill. An amendment narrowed the off-premises alcohol authority so the license would allow beer and wine only for off-premises sales, while still allowing on-premises sales of all alcoholic beverages and a standalone bar on the premises. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 16-1, with Representative Rayner voting no. The committee then heard PCS for HB 1461, a broad regulatory-reform bill that would repeal continuing education requirements for certain licensed professionals, eliminate several boards/councils/commissions at DBPR and DACS, remove some secondary licenses, and expand licensure pathways. The sponsors argued that most complaints are already handled administratively, that the boards create bureaucracy and cost, and that the bill would improve efficiency without changing initial licensure standards. Members raised concerns about whether DBPR has the subject-matter expertise to replace professional boards, especially for engineering, harbor pilots, electrical work, home inspection, architecture, interior design, and related fields, and about whether removing continuing education could weaken public safety and code compliance. Public testimony on the PCS was mixed but leaned strongly against the bill from affected professions. Opponents from architecture, electrical contracting, home inspection, geology, interior design, real estate, and related groups argued that the boards provide technical expertise, discipline, and updated knowledge tied to changing building codes and safety standards, and that continuing education is important for public protection. Some supporters, including representatives of CPAs and landscape architects, said they appreciated efforts to streamline licensing and reduce anti-competitive barriers but still had concerns about specific provisions. The committee adopted two amendments: one requiring 30 days’ notice for an address change for a prescription sales business, and a second technical amendment. No final vote on the PCS was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• In the event that the best that she can.
• </c> close quarters, frequent large events close quarters, frequent large events and<00:12:13.040><c>
• </c><00:37:02.400><c> or</c> local children who attend events or local children who attend events or
• ><c> uh</c> events, special event management uh events, special event management uh situations<00:56:
• ,</c> if if there was um if there's an event, if if there was um if there's an event, uh<01:00:14.160

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, the school understands that in the event that we don't have that, if we have a donor that doesn't
• I mean, the school understands that in the event that we don't have that, if we have a donor that doesn't
• So they will do that for their main web page and all the other communications except the billing.
• If you look at the document... ...other communications except the billing.

Committee: All ALC-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE

Summary: The committee considered several waiver requests from school districts and a municipal-related waiver tied to a prior law encouraging local governments to use .gov domains. One request was to waive bidding requirements so a high school kitchen damaged in winter storms could be rebuilt quickly; members asked how many bids were received, were told the insurance provider’s process produced two bids, and then approved the waiver. Another request involved a district seeking to use Covington for work; after a brief question about prior experience with the firm, the committee approved that item as well. The committee then heard from the superintendent of Smackover North School District, who requested a waiver to use TIPS for a football field turf project because the existing drainage had collapsed. Members questioned the funding source, particularly whether education dollars would be used on a football field. The superintendent said the project was intended to be funded through a Buckaroo Foundation with about half a million dollars already pledged, additional donor support being pursued, and no state or local tax dollars planned for the turf. He also said the district had obtained three bids. The committee approved the waiver. Finally, the committee considered a waiver for Jonesboro related to the .gov domain requirement. Representative Jack Ladyman presented that the city would use .gov for its main website and communications, but wanted to keep its current billing system because converting billing would be expensive and could create software compatibility problems. After brief discussion, the committee approved the waiver. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• We also do specific events for female veterans.
• In fact, I... ...events for them as well, military chaplains.
• Not only do we do events in Missouri, we do events throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee,
• Most of the veterans that come to our events, most of the families say that they've been to events all
• And then we set those events up. Need. And then we set those events up.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:23:41.080><c> up</c><00:23:41.360><c> to</c> the event or the events leading up to the event
• </c><00:23:53.120><c> that</c> to be able to see the actual event that to be able to see the actual event
• </c> with the use of force and the events with the use of force and the events leading<00:23:54.960><
• </c><00:24:27.679><c> to</c> out there is adding another exception to out there is adding another exception
• </c><00:24:37.679><c> in</c> previously and one exception in previously and one exception in particular

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• the event so that the lessons learned from 2024.
• those blue sky events, we have great strengthen efforts and include the pull.
• and also shorten the duration of those events.
• So you can imagine the savings that it brings during those extreme weather events.
• We anticipate seeing a number resources will need to restore that event.

Transcript Highlights:

• You mentioned beforehand, before the event.
• Looking for a number or a level or an event?
• events do happen for several days.
• Do you disagree with their timeline of events?
• Events greater..."

Committee: House The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating

Transcript Highlights:

• I we don't see them, and certainly don't want events to happen such that they go up, such as we're having
• in Kentucky have no impact events in Kentucky have no impact necessarily<00:24:38.159><c> on</c><00:
• on some a as a safety issue um based on some possibly<00:26:49.440><c> some</c><00:26:49.600><c> events
• ><00:26:49.840><c> that</c><00:26:50.080><c> have</c><00:26:50.240><c> happened</c> possibly some events
• except for us when we using it except except for us when we sign<00:31:25.279><c> um</c><00:31:26.320

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary met without a quorum and heard an update from the Administrative Office of the Courts on the judicial branch budget. AOC Director Zach Ramsey and budget director Carol Henderson outlined the branch’s current funding structure, noting that fiscal year 2026 general fund support is about 2.77% of the state general fund, below the National Center for State Courts’ typical 2% to 4% range. They emphasized Kentucky’s unusual responsibility for courthouse facilities, with the judicial branch directly involved in construction, maintenance, and operations across 229 facilities in all 120 counties. AOC said nearly 91% of its general fund is spent on personnel and other non-discretionary costs, and that the branch has long relied on agency revenue, restricted fund carryforwards, and vacancy credits to balance court operations. Members were told that Senate Bill 25 required a $34.5 million transfer into a reserve account, part of which was used to purchase the Chamberlain Avenue building in Frankfort. AOC reported that only $11.9 million remains in restricted funds, while it projects needing about $13.5 million to cover fiscal year 2026 obligations, not including roughly $9 million in flood-related remediation costs for Hardin and Franklin counties, much of which it expects to recover through insurance and FEMA. Looking ahead to the next biennium, AOC said it will seek full funding of court operations at $341 million annually, a $13.5 million increase to bring current services into the base appropriation rather than relying on reserves. It also previewed additional requests, including a 15% across-the-board pay parity plan for Kentucky Court of Justice personnel, replacement of declining master commissioner fee revenue tied to 141 deputy circuit court clerk positions, funding for technology subscription and case management system costs, JAV audiovisual system upgrades, AEDs and medical kits for courthouses, and other staffing and operational needs. Senator Funky Frommeyer asked whether the 15% salary proposal was included in the $13.5 million increase; AOC said it was not, and that it would be an additional request. No votes or formal actions were taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• for these programs include not receiving government funding, not using school personnel whatsoever, except
• is, Understanding, if a school is actively rejecting the request of a student to go to a religious event
• I want to make sure that this data is used really for building community and talking about events and
• So my understanding now is that we do have exceptions for students.
• Representative Marshall, yes, they are similar, with the exception of the EMT program.

Committee: House House Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2266, which would change school release-time policy for religious instruction from permissive to mandatory for school districts and charter governing bodies. The sponsor and supporters said the bill protects parental choice, religious liberty, and constitutional release-time programs, while opponents argued it would reduce local control, pull students from instructional time, and expose schools to constitutional and social harms. After public testimony and debate over liability, indoctrination, and academic impact, the committee voted 7-5 to give HB 2266 a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 2193, a cleanup measure related to student directory information and parent organizations. The bill would allow parents of enrolled students or representatives of nonprofit organizations supporting a school to receive directory information unless a parent or eligible student opts out. Supporters from PTO/PTA groups said the change is needed so parent organizations can continue communicating with families and building school community, while members raised concerns about whether the language should be narrowed to avoid political or other misuse of student data. The sponsor said he was open to an amendment, and the committee approved HB 2193 on a 10-1 vote, with one member present. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2075, which would require public school districts to submit superintendent and other top administrator contracts or attestations to ADE and create a searchable online database of compensation details, including salary, benefits, and car allowances. The sponsor described it as a transparency measure, and the committee discussed an amendment to add more specific filing deadlines and the online database requirement. Opponents from school administrators and rural districts argued that superintendent salaries are already public, that the bill should also apply to charter and private schools receiving public funds, and that it could add burdens or distort comparisons across different public-sector labor markets. Supporters said the bill would make total compensation easier to access and reduce public records requests. The sponsor closed by saying the bill would centralize compensation information and simplify disclosure for districts.

Transcript Highlights:

• No amendments to bills by one house will be concurred in by the other except by a vote of the majority
• </c> for repayment of the loan in the event for repayment of the loan in the event the<00:06:50.000><
• Looks like a wonderful event. Anyone else?
• Looks like a wonderful event. Anyone else?
• </c><01:03:21.040><c> Anyone</c> Looks like a wonderful event. Anyone Looks like a wonderful event.

Transcript Highlights:

• It creates, within the health code, language that's already there within temporary events.
• We just slip in there. ...language that's already there within temporary events.
• But you have specified exceptions? Yes. Let's see.
• But you have a specified exceptions? Yes. Let's see.
• I, you know, there's the discussion of how far you go and how many exceptions you make.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government bills, beginning without quorum and later taking up measures once quorum was established. AB 748 would expand the pre-approved housing plan model for small single-family projects and ADUs, with delayed implementation for smaller jurisdictions; it drew support from housing advocates and some local governments opposed it. AB 1786 would extend best-value contracting authority to general law cities and the San Gabriel Valley COG for larger projects, with broad local government support and no opposition. AB 1712 would let Santa Fe Springs pursue sale of its troubled water system to a larger provider through a protest process instead of a municipal election, citing major capital needs and rate pressures. AB 1679 would create a temporary commercial activation permit for pop-up businesses in vacant storefronts for up to 120 days, with support from business and downtown groups and questions about local control. AB 1738 would require jurisdictions to offer virtual inspections for certain simple residential inspections; supporters emphasized efficiency and existing use in some counties, while labor and local government opponents raised safety and implementation concerns. The committee voted 3-0 to send AB 1738 to Housing, with the bill remaining on call. The committee also heard AB 1578, which would require elected state and local officials to take anti-hate speech training as part of existing harassment training. Supporters argued it would help officials understand the impact of rhetoric on hate and violence, while opponents said it was vague and threatened free speech; the bill passed 3-1 to Governmental Organization and remained on call. AB 1693 would speed retail tenant-improvement permits by requiring review by a qualified professional certifier and shorter local review timelines; it had support from retailers and business groups and passed 4-0 to Business, Professions, and Economic Development. AB 1914 would require local governments to include child care in general planning, with supporters calling child care essential infrastructure and opponents warning about mandates; it passed 2-0 to Human Services and remained on call. AB 1997 would shorten the review period for 90% affordable housing projects after EIR certification, and AB 2605 would require counties to report data on public defense systems and caseloads; both passed their committees and were sent onward, with AB 2605 noted as conditional on appropriation. Later items included AB 2224, which would raise and restructure county recorder fees to fund electronic recording systems and modernize service delivery, with county recorder and county association support and no opposition; it passed to Appropriations and remained on call. The consent calendar included AB 2640. At the end of the meeting, Senator Seyarto presented AB 2110 on behalf of Assemblymember Johnson, proposing workforce housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts for education, health care, manufacturing, and public safety workers, using existing EIFD authority without affecting school funding or ERAF; the presentation was introduced as having bipartisan support, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• , and one of my coworkers went up to our only Asian co-worker in the department and said the event was
• There is no hate speech exception in the First Amendment.
• There is no hate speech except exception in the First Amendment.
• The opposition brought forward an event that took place in my district as some sort of mechanism for
• The Assembly Members who were participating in that event didn't give our office any notification, so

Committee: House Labor and Employment