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• </c><00:03:18.480><c> and</c><00:03:18.800><c> not</c><00:03:18.959><c> a</c> screening is efficient
• and not a screening is efficient and not a deterrent<00:03:19.599><c> to</c><00:03:19.840><c> people<
• To help everything move efficiently, our message to the public is straightforward: plan ahead, carry
• Our goal is a screening process that is not only secure, but smooth and efficient.
• This is about protection, not efficient.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson and State Patrol Colonel Christina Bogoich announced that weapon screening will begin Tuesday at the Minnesota State Capitol, at the start of the 2026 legislative session. They said the change is based on an independent security assessment and the Axtell report’s top recommendation, and is intended as an added layer of protection rather than a weapons ban or a change in state law. Both officials emphasized that the Capitol should remain open, accessible, and welcoming while reducing preventable risks, citing increased threats nationwide and the recent murders of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman and the shootings of Senator John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman. Officials said visitors will enter through four public access points, with all other exterior doors closed to public entry. The primary entrance will be the south ground-level entrance, with additional access through tunnels connecting to the Senate building, State Office Building, Parking Lot C, and the Judicial Center. They said the screening process should take only seconds for most people, with bags scanned separately and additional checks only if needed. Prohibited items will not be stored by the Capitol, and the public was told to plan ahead, carry fewer items, and follow staff instructions. The Capitol will close to the general public at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays unless legislative business is still underway, in which case accommodations will be made. In questions, officials said people with valid permit-to-carry authorization may still bring a firearm if it is otherwise legal, but they must declare the permit, show government ID, and go through screening. Elected officials are exempt and will have a separate lane, while staff will be screened. They also said the tunnels will be locked with restricted key-card access, and that the Senate is implementing its own screening, with questions about Senate doors referred there. Jacobson said the State Patrol will cover the costs within its existing budget, and that the process will be evaluated and adjusted as needed to keep it efficient and not a deterrent to visitors.

Transcript Highlights:

• May decisions be shaped by conscience as much as calculation, by compassion as much as efficiency.
• By compassion as much as efficiency.
• A bill to be entitled, an act relating to administrative efficiency in public schools.
• Senate Bill 320, a bill to be entitled and act relating to administrative efficiency in public schools
• A bill to be entitled and act relating to administrative efficiency in public schools.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, the Senate’s doctor of the day, and visiting guests. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar after confirming there were no committee reports, executive messages, House messages, or other pending motions. The Senate passed several bills unanimously: SB 100, adopting the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session laws; SB 102, deleting statutory provisions that had already been repealed or expired; and SB 104, the general reviser’s bill, which removes obsolete language, updates cross-references, and corrects drafting errors. Senators briefly joked during debate on SB 104, but there was no substantive opposition. The Senate also passed SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which reduces district-level requirements, expands teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, streamlines assessment and budgeting rules, and adjusts VPK oversight and facility planning requirements. The chamber also approved SB 7010, allowing state and local deferred compensation plans to offer Roth post-tax contributions in addition to pre-tax options. In addition, SB 1720 on public school personnel compensation was withdrawn from further consideration. After passage of the day’s bills, the Senate adopted a motion to immediately certify the passed bills to the House, then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• and lead to better student outcomes. ...but will also cause taxpayer dollars to be spent more efficiently
• do exactly what we want to do with the money that we have, and I believe we can manage it more efficiently
• the quote that was read there about federal paperwork and that we could do it cheaper and more efficiently
• And to the point about taxpayer dollars being spent more efficiently recently... ...about taxpayer dollars
• being spent more efficiently.

Keywords: 989, all

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• vehicles, the efficiency of electric heat pumps over combustion heat pump heaters, the efficiency of
• vehicles, the efficiency of electric heat pumps over combustion heat pump heaters, the efficiency of
• vehicles, the efficiency of electric heat pumps over combustion heat pump heaters, the efficiency of
• vehicles, the efficiency of electric heat pumps over combustion heat pump heaters, the efficiency of
• </c> transportation energy efficient transportation energy efficient buildings<00:37:29.240><c> materials

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate Bill 266, Senator Brooks, local government regulatory powers, regulation of tree of heaven, favorable
• the bill related to housing production targets, sales of single-family residential properties, regulatory
• <c> properties,</c> single-family residential properties, single-family residential properties, regulatory
• <00:30:18.800><c> and</c><00:30:19.280><c> and</c><00:30:19.600><c> construction</c> regulatory and and
• construction regulatory and and construction [clears throat] [clears throat] [clears throat] uh<00:30

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum present and then proceeded through committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and amendments without objection. Early measures included SB 530, which funds grants for multigenerational social connection programs for older adults; SB 731, clarifying the legal status of the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council; SB 809, directing a feasibility study on a caregiver infrastructure program; SB 860, creating an Aging Resilience Fund with reporting and budget protections; SB 910, requiring insurance reimbursement for services provided by graduate-level clinical interns under supervision; and SB 972, making several Baltimore City alcoholic beverages licensing changes. Each of these bills was advanced to third reading after committee amendments were adopted. The Finance Committee also advanced SB 555, establishing a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and a provider resource toolkit for dementia care; SB 757, creating a Maryland Local Sourcing Portal to connect businesses with local sources for tariff-impacted goods; SB 772, creating an employment training and opportunity database to help people qualify for or maintain Medicaid and SNAP; SB 792, requiring hospitals to adopt and train staff on immigration-enforcement policies consistent with Attorney General guidance; SB 869, establishing a workforce training pilot program through Commerce and community colleges; SB 905, creating an advanced manufacturing grant program through TEDCO; and SB 974, changing who may serve as inspector for the Caroline County Board of License Commissioners. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or narrowing amendments and then ordered printed for third reading. Budget and Taxation advanced SB 28, which would create binding arbitration for state employee collective bargaining impasses and include a proposed constitutional amendment requiring funding in the Governor’s budget; SB 466, expanding a physician preceptor tax credit and adjusting training-hour requirements; and later SB 704, concerning estate tax treatment for qualified agricultural property transferred to an LLC. SB 557, a gaming-related bill, was laid over until the end of the evening at the majority leader’s request. In the Education, Energy, and the Environment report, the committee advanced SB 35 on a state natural science museum designation, SB 166 on shellfish aquaculture permit sanctions, SB 189 on municipal drainage inlet safety requirements prompted by a child’s death, SB 242 on civil relief for service members and spouses, SB 266 on local regulation of invasive trees and tree-of-heaven, and SB 267 on a corporate rental-property registry and local housing application review process. SB 267 drew a brief question from the minority leader, who asked whether prior opposition remained and how the amended bill differed; the sponsor said the opposition had gone away and described the bill as now focused on a responsible-owner registry and an administrative review process.

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• There's all kinds of contradictory regulatory language that are in the statutes that don't allow flexibility
• There's all kinds of contradictory regulatory language that are in the statutes that don't allow flexibility
• 12:33.360><c> of</c><00:12:33.839><c> contradictory</c><00:12:35.160><c> uh</c><00:12:35.440><c> regulatory
• </c> all kinds of contradictory uh regulatory all kinds of contradictory uh regulatory language<00:12

Bills: HF4110, HF4101, HF4144, HF3546

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance

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• therewith, implementing the recommendation contained in the 2025 Sunset Report by the Department of Regulatory
• Task Force and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations of the Department of Regulatory
• :40:11.760><c> of</c> recommendations of the Department of recommendations of the Department of Regulatory
• Agencies</c><00:40:12.720><c> and</c><00:40:12.800><c> the</c><00:40:12.880><c> Department's</c> Regulatory
• Agencies and the Department's Regulatory Agencies and the Department's 2025<00:40:13.800><c> Sunset<

Keywords: 981, all

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• health-related licensing boards in litigation and administrative actions related to their licensure and regulatory
• health-related licensing boards in litigation and administrative actions related to their licensure and regulatory
• health-related licensing boards in litigation and administrative actions related to their licensure and regulatory
• health-related licensing boards in litigation and administrative actions related to their licensure and regulatory
• charities division enforcement efforts, the division hired and onboarded three investigators, one regulatory

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• May decisions be shaped by conscience as much as calculation, by compassion as much as efficiency.
• By compassion as much as efficiency.
• Senate Bill 320, a bill to be entitled, an act relating to administrative efficiency in public schools
• A bill to be entitled, an act relating to administrative efficiency in public schools.
• A bill to be entitled and act relating to administrative efficiency in public schools.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing Dr. Thomas Clem as Doctor of the Day and a YMCA delegation, including Youth and Government students, in the gallery. Senators also noted the YMCA’s 175th anniversary and its community service, and later offered birthday wishes to the President. The chamber then took up several special-order bills. SB 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session’s enacted statute materials; SB 102 removed provisions that had been repealed or expired; and SB 104 served as the general reviser’s bill, deleting obsolete language, updating cross-references, and correcting drafting errors. All three passed 36-0. The Senate also passed SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which reduces district-level requirements, expands teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, streamlines assessments and budgeting, and adjusts VPK and facility-planning rules; Senator Simon said the goal was to reduce burdens while maintaining accountability. The Senate further passed SB 7010, allowing state and local deferred compensation plans to offer Roth post-tax contributions in addition to pre-tax options. Senator Mayfield explained the bill would give DFS and local governments authority to add that option. The chamber also withdrew SB 1720, relating to public school personnel compensation, from further consideration. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules so all bills passed that day could be immediately certified to the House, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• Bill 1153, meat and cell cultivated dairy products, revise the MS Department of Ag and Commerce's regulatory
• Department of Ag and Commerce's Department of Ag and Commerce's regulatory<01:44:58.240><c> authority
• </c> regulatory authority regarding. regulatory authority regarding.
• Clerk, please read the title. >> House Bill 925, creating logic for efficiency and accountability reform
• Clerk, please read the title. >> House Bill 925, creating logic for efficiency and accountability reform

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 10 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• I think it creates some efficiencies there as well.
• I think it creates some efficiencies there as well.
• So we wanted to ensure efficiencies were gained throughout that.
• You doubled the efficiency.
• You doubled the efficiency.

Summary: The committee met for an informational hearing focused largely on the state capital outlay process and House Bill 2. Roger Husser and Matt Baker of the Division of Administration/Facility Planning and Control described how the office prepares and administers the capital outlay bill, said the bill has grown substantially over five years, and argued that recent changes in culture, staffing, project management, cash-flow analysis, and use of third-party support have more than doubled project expenditures and improved delivery. Members asked about the use and cost of third-party project managers, delegation of smaller projects to agencies, hiring difficulties, and whether the changes represented better interpretation of existing law versus statutory changes. Husser said some statutes were amended, some internal customs were removed, and the office would provide a list of those changes. He also explained that the office is trying to move away from overly rigid practices and toward faster project completion while still following public-bid and oversight rules. A major portion of the discussion centered on the size and structure of the capital outlay bill, especially the gap between Priority 1 cash capacity and the much larger Priority 5 backlog. Husser said the current annual Priority 1 limit is tied to construction inflation and is about $574 million, with additional surplus funds also available, but that the bill contains far more Priority 5 funding than can realistically move in a five-year plan. He and members discussed dormant projects, scope creep, legacy projects that have sat in the bill for years, and the problem of false expectations for non-state entities. Proposed solutions included limiting Priority 5 to five times Priority 1, requiring annual re-endorsement by members, setting district or project caps for non-state projects, requiring time limits and reporting for grant-like non-state projects, placing matches in escrow, requiring design readiness before submission, and consolidating the many existing reporting requirements into one clearer report. Members also discussed bundling multiple projects under one agency project, which the House had begun piloting for LSU, UL Lafayette, Southern, and DOTD, and which Husser said could improve flexibility, reduce overappropriation, and better reflect actual spending. Baker then explained cash-flow management and the commitment process, saying FPC now analyzes projects annually to estimate what can actually be spent in the next fiscal year and uses commitments to allow projects to proceed when future-year funding is expected. He said overappropriations can result from poor cash-flow estimates, delays, dormant projects, or projects coming in under budget, and that the office is already reworking cash-flow assumptions and reappropriating savings where possible. Members also raised concerns about change orders and low bids; staff said project managers review change orders closely, require concurrence on non-state projects, and sometimes reduce scope to keep projects within budget. After FPC’s presentation, the committee heard the beginning of Louisiana Economic Development’s capital outlay discussion, where LED explained that its projects generally fall into three categories, including the Economic Development Awards Program and Site Readiness Program, both used to support targeted economic development and job creation.

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• To ensure efficiency, we will limit discussions strictly to budget-related matters.
• We have asked our agencies, and I'll talk a little bit about the efficiency...
• Talking a little bit about the efficiency exercise, and I'll just remind you kind of what that looked
• As you're aware, that Office of Efficiency is going to move into the Inspector General's office, and
• Also includes attrition and $3 million for the removal of four positions as a result of efficiencies

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• This allows for a faster, more efficient draw in self-defense scenarios where seconds matter.
• This allows for a faster, more efficient draw in self-defense scenarios where seconds matter.
• This allows for a faster, more efficient draw in self-defense scenarios where seconds matter.
• ><c> self-defense</c><00:14:29.279><c> scenarios</c> efficient draw in self-defense scenarios efficient
• ,</c> and efficiently, and efficiently, effectively<00:15:06.240><c> because</c><00:15:06.639><c> their

Keywords: HB 312 continued 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 27:27 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:33 ConC/Rules Report 33:45 Adjournment 35:21, 958, all

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• It's about making government work the way it's supposed to, efficiently, securely.
• It's about making government work the way it's supposed to, efficiently, securely, and in service to
• That's not efficient, that's not modern, and it certainly isn't good government.
• It's about true election security and government efficiency.
• If there's a way for the government to be more efficient and cost taxpayers fewer dollars to provide

Bills: HB311, SB447, SB505, SB2217, SB2753

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

Summary: The House Committee on Elections met with a quorum present and heard several election-related bills, with public testimony limited to two minutes per witness. The first measure, SB 447, would allow the City of Mission to move its municipal elections from May to November on a one-time, permanent basis. Supporters, including Mission’s mayor, said voters had already approved the change by a wide margin and argued it would improve turnout and reduce costs. The bill was left pending after no objection. The committee then heard SB 2217, which was described as a transparency measure to standardize election data reporting and reconciliation across counties. Testimony focused on a technical issue involving discrepancy thresholds for electronic voting system reconciliation, with one witness urging the bill be aligned with existing law’s “more than 3” standard rather than a 1% threshold, and another suggesting a definition fix. The bill was left pending. Members also heard SB 2753, a major proposal to create a continuous in-person voting period by combining early voting and election day into one uninterrupted period, with a committee substitute making it a pilot and permissive. Supporters said it could simplify administration and improve security, while opponents warned it would increase costs, require more staffing and equipment, delay results, and create logistical problems for counties. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 505 would let certain election stakeholders request explanations of irregularities from election officials and, if unresolved, escalate the matter to the Secretary of State for audit or possible conservatorship. Supporters framed it as a tool for accountability and transparency, while opponents called it overly broad and vulnerable to abuse. The bill was left pending. The committee also took up HB 311, which would expand online voter registration to first-time registrants and direct state agencies to develop a pathway for Texans without a driver’s license to register online. Supporters argued it would modernize the process, reduce errors, and save money, while opponents said first-time applicants still need a wet signature and raised concerns about signature verification and implementation. Due to the late hour and floor deadline, testimony was cut off, the names of remaining witnesses were read into the record, and the bill was left pending before the committee adjourned.

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• Our taxpayers are depending on us to spend their hard-earned money efficiently and wisely.
• Okay, and the division has rulemaking authority to ensure the efficient and effective transition from
• What rules are in place to ensure an efficient and effective transition from developer to unit owner
• News and World Report, in which they have the data that they compile to look at the efficiencies of the
• It'll make us more efficient.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met for budget day, heard agency follow-up questions, and then presented its recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chair Lopez opened with remarks about reducing spending, emphasizing vacancy reductions and recurring savings across agencies. The recommendation eliminated 452.5 vacant positions and produced recurring savings of $57.2 million overall, while still funding selected priorities. Notable funded items included $500,000 for a new DBPR website for condominium complaints and document filing, $481.3 million for the MICEF Florida Home Program in DFS, funding for Florida PALM implementation, $330,000 for a Tampa office in the Office of Insurance Regulation, $835,000 for warehouse space for confiscated gambling machines, $821,000 for the Lottery gaming system contract, and major DMS capital and facilities funding. Lopez also criticized DMS leadership and said the secretary’s salary would be held in reserve pending answers on fleet management, remote workers, SUNCOM billing, and other issues. The committee then questioned DBPR Secretary Griffin about condominium records, structural integrity reserve studies, and milestone-inspection compliance. Members focused on how the division tracks condominiums, whether it can identify buildings with three habitable stories, and whether the current filing system can be improved to better capture building height and story count. Griffin said the division relies heavily on self-reporting and complaint-driven checks, but has updated forms to capture whether a condominium has buildings three stories or higher and has received additional submissions. Members also asked about staffing and the Miami-area office; Griffin said DBPR now has two Fort Lauderdale offices and a Doral office, with about 82% of new positions filled. Secretary Davis of the Florida Lottery also testified, defending travel to Paris and other conferences as part of industry engagement, technology research, and best-practice sharing. He said the travel was reimbursed through lottery-related organizations, described the Lottery as an enterprise fund that receives no general tax revenue, and said the agency has remained a top revenue generator nationally. Members questioned Orlando travel reimbursements and dues to the Multi-State Lottery Association, and asked for more information on how increased revenue translates into more Bright Futures scholarships. Davis said he would provide additional details. The subcommittee then unanimously passed two conforming bills. PCB SAB 25-01 removed statutory references to the legacy FLAIR accounting system in preparation for Florida PALM and was reported favorably. PCB SAB 25-02 addressed Capitol Center space after the planned House lease cancellation, declaring the governor, cabinet, and legislature permanent tenants, protecting existing space and parking allocations, giving the legislature first right of refusal on vacant space, and giving legislative leaders control over utilities in their space; it also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned after the bills were reported favorably.

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• We're seeing more... more fuel-efficient cars and motor vehicles on our roads, but they're also using
• We're watching. more fuel-efficient cars, contributing less to the transportation system, it doesn't
• Well, we pride ourselves on operational efficiency.
• Are you aware that y'all are moving faster or slower, or who operates more efficiently?
• How do we get things done more efficiently?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Our goal is to conduct these proceedings efficiently while ensuring everyone the opportunity to observe
• way that addresses do it in a efficient way that addresses the<00:14:41.600><c> workarounds</c><00:14
• This really will make the employees' jobs much more efficient, much more enjoyable, and they can spend
• can operate these systems efficiently. uh and when the system is inefficient uh and when the system
• So, uh I go if it was more efficient.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• It's not efficiency. It's about power—the power to govern. Thank you.
• Efficiency.
• This bill is going to create not efficiency, but strain on the judiciary.
• We keep talking about efficiency and being more efficient, and we can do more with less, not when it
• How is that efficient? How is that in furtherance of the rule of law?

Bills: HCR11, HB153, HB278, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB687, HB816, HB833, HB942, HB1053, HB1097, HB1147, HB1148, HB1190, SB75, SB85, SB197, SB200, SB217

Keywords: Camp Beauregard, Louisiana National Guard, Youth Challenge Program, military affairs, Pineville, National Guard training, emergency response, youth development, alternative education, high school equivalency, GED, at-risk youth, leadership training, job skills, citizenship, veterans, state military operations, mobilization, logistics staging area, public service

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• Fourth, and finally, this is an efficient use of scarce public dollars.
• Fourth, and finally, this is an efficient use of scarce public dollars.
• Fourth, and finally, this is an efficient use of scarce public dollars.
• Fourth, and finally, this is an efficient use of scarce public dollars.
• Fourth, and finally, this is an efficient use of scarce public dollars.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ,</c><00:08:35.400><c> reduce</c><00:08:35.840><c> annual</c> to improve efficiency, reduce annual to
• It improves energy efficiency and resilience by reducing long-term operating risks, and it shifts the
• So, you kept speaking of being more efficient.
• Is this plan to replace any of the units that are there today so that they are more efficient?
• I know if you build them today, they should be more efficient than they are. All right.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including a quorum call, approval of the April 27 minutes, and a report of informational items. Those informational items included University of Kentucky medical equipment purchases, UK’s planned use of restricted funds for a public-private partnership, school district debt notices, UK’s use of construction management at risk for five projects, Kentucky Communications Network Authority capital project reporting, and UK lease improvements. The main action item was University of Kentucky’s request for approval of a $600 million central plants and utility infrastructure P3 tied to the Chandler expansion and other campus facilities. UK said the project would modernize and expand utility capacity, improve redundancy and efficiency, and support 24/7 hospital operations. UK explained that the financing would combine private equity and nonprofit debt, with no UK or Commonwealth debt or upfront payment, and that future availability payments would come from UK Healthcare funds. Members asked about the financing stack, the source of the restricted funds, and whether existing units would be replaced or modernized. The committee then approved the P3 agreement by roll call vote. The committee also considered and approved a lease renewal for a 20,000-square-foot College of Medicine facility near the Bowling Green Medical Center. UK said the lease would cost $38 per square foot, or $912,000 annually, and supports its long-running partnership with Bowling Green Hospital and planned medical student growth in the region. Members spoke favorably about the local impact of the program, and the lease renewal passed by roll call vote. Finally, the Finance and Administrative Cabinet reported three items requiring no action, including a $2.103 million Transportation Cabinet Department of Aviation project for two medium box hangars at Capital City Airport. Cabinet staff said the project would be funded by federal aviation money and restricted aviation funds, and later explained that the restricted funds come from a jet fuel tax deposited into the Aviation Economic Development Fund.