Transcript Highlights:

• That is not HB 1. That is not SB 1. That is HR1, Public Law 119-21.
• to rental housing? to rental housing?
• housing approved by housing, affordable housing approved by my<01:02:52.799> planning<01:02:53.119
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Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Major Tax Provisions in H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) 00:02:45 Kentucky’s Workforce 00:33:35, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and heard a brief member introduction before taking up an overview of major tax provisions in HR1, referred to by the presenters as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Representatives from the Kentucky Society of CPAs explained new federal deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest; a new tax-favored “Trump account” for children; expanded bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing for businesses; changes to R&D expensing; and a new limit on wagering loss deductions. Members asked several clarifying questions about the duration of the provisions, W-2 and 1099 reporting changes, and how overtime deductions would work. The presenters emphasized that tips and overtime remain subject to payroll taxes and that many of the business provisions are permanent, while the individual deductions are temporary through 2028 or otherwise phased in over time. The discussion then shifted to individual and nonprofit provisions, including the increase in the state and local tax itemized deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 with income-based phaseouts, the temporary senior deduction, and a new deduction for car loan interest with income limits and vehicle qualifications. On charitable giving, the presenters described a permanent nonitemizer deduction, new floors for individual and corporate charitable deductions, and a new scholarship-granting organization credit that would allow donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal credit up to $1,700, beginning in 2027. Members focused heavily on the SGO provision, asking about state implementation, oversight, whether churches would qualify, and whether the credit could support both public and private education. The presenters said the state would need to establish the mechanism and that additional federal guidance is still pending. After the tax presentation, the committee heard from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on workforce issues, with a focus on child care and housing as barriers to labor force participation. Chamber representatives said they were not proposing large new government programs, but rather targeted policy recommendations for the 2026 session. They described Kentucky’s long-term decline in workforce participation since 2000, attributing much of it to demographic change, an aging population, and fewer younger workers entering the labor force. The presentation continued into a broader discussion of workforce trends and the need for practical policy responses, but no votes or formal actions were taken on these informational items.

Transcript Highlights:

• These are all pre-July 1 numbers. I should point out all state employees got a 3% raise on July 1.
• These are all pre July 1 million.
• So employees got a 3% raise on July 1.
• What program was close to their house?
• Um we have some people and 1/2 months.

Keywords: 0:00:04 Call to Order 0:00:50 Dept for Public Advocacy 0:51:31 Life Learning Center 1:21:06 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary heard testimony from the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) on attorney compensation and alternatives to incarceration. Because the committee lacked a quorum, the chair skipped formal roll call and minutes approval, then invited DPA Public Advocate Damon Preston, Deputy Public Advocate Melanie Lowe, and alternative sentencing worker Cena/Tina Mills to present. Preston said DPA is fully state-funded, has 698 funded positions, and was near full staffing with 673 filled positions and 42 new law graduates expected to join in August. He argued that DPA’s resources lag behind those of prosecutors, noting that local prosecutorial offices receive substantially more total funding and have additional revenue sources beyond the state budget. Preston focused on salary disparities and turnover. He said DPA trial-office attorneys total about $26 million in salaries, compared with about $41.9 million for prosecutors on publicly listed state funding, and estimated that more than 100 additional prosecutors are paid through other sources, bringing total prosecutor compensation to a little over $50 million versus DPA’s $26 million. He said starting DPA attorney pay is $58,200, experienced attorney pay averages about $73,000, and that these levels are too low given law school debt and the state’s constitutional obligation to provide defense counsel. He also said DPA attorney turnover is about 20%, median service time before separation was 15 months in 2024, and exit interviews often cite salary as the main reason for leaving. He gave examples of former DPA attorneys moving to prosecutor offices for raises ranging from 12% to 50%. Committee members asked about how often defendants are represented by private counsel versus DPA and how that affects workload. Preston said a 2017 study found about 50% of misdemeanor cases and about 75% of circuit court cases were handled by DPA, with DPA handling most of the most labor-intensive cases. He said DPA will step aside when a defendant hires private counsel or is found ineligible, and he acknowledged the system historically erred by denying counsel in some cases, though he said the current concern is whether DPA is now appointed too broadly. Members requested updated trend data on appointments over the past decade. Preston also described DPA’s pay scale and said the agency’s compensation structure makes retention difficult. Mills then described DPA’s alternative sentencing worker program, which she said has operated for about 20 years and has received national recognition. She shared a case example involving a client named Patrick, who faced a prison sentence on a possession charge and was referred to a horse-based treatment and certification program in Shelbyville. She said the client wanted treatment and a fresh start, a bed became available, and she and the client’s attorney presented an alternative sentencing plan to the court. The presentation was interrupted briefly by a technical issue, but the testimony continued.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NueZi72XOh0, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_02-01-24_.PDF 10:30 - Introduction 12:09 - HB2378 15:40 - HB2093 38:04 - HB2474 46:53 - HB1809 1:10:36 - HB2477 2:28:23 - HB2626 2:31:40 - HB2467 2:36:38 - HB2471 2:36:59 - HB1955 2:40:25 - Decision Making NOTE: HB2476, HB2475. HB1919 moved to 2/6/2024 agenda, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• So, at this time, um House Bill 257.
• implementation of of uh House Bill 257. implementation of of uh House Bill 257.
• House Bill 257. Absolutely. They could put in a Absolutely.
• <00:20:06.640> House<00:20:06.920> Bill<00:20:07.120> 257. House Bill 257.
• And there's two parts really that deal with House Bill 257.

Keywords: 0:00:03 - Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:43 - Approval of October 14, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Minutes 0:01:15 - Acceptance of Office of Education Accountability Report: Analysis Of Student Discipline Data in Kentucky Schools 0:02:10 - Implementation Update on 26 RS HB 257 0:49:38 - Career and Technical Education in the Assessment and Accountability System 1:13:50 - Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 1:47:27 – Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability. On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use. The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNSkB0qBF4s, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 02:33 - GM 666 08:06 - GM 670 10:16 - GM 672 10:56 - GM 673 11:27 - GM 674 13:10 - GM 677 16:29 - DM HHS 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: HHS 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-03-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS2bL3HnjOg, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:22 - SB2921 02:20 - SB2640 16:04 - SB2435 28:18 - SB2594 32:41 - SB2646 33:50 - SB2647 34:23 - SB2780 43:37 - SB2655 59:06 - DM HWN 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: HWN 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_01-30-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tpGKEPmgNY, 2026-07-02T01:23:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:22 - DM SB 668, SD 1 02:22 - CPN 9:35 AM 02:22 - DM SB 64, SD 1 Hearing Notice: CPN 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-02-23_.PDF CPN 9:35 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-02-23_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HxkmABMQJM, 2026-07-02T01:23:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 03:29 - SB 736 51:06 - SB 1034 01:24:15 - SB 1036 01:26:43 - SB 1040 01:53:07 - SB 1354 01:57:40 - DM WTL-HWN 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: WTL-HWN 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-HWN_02-16-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Sure, at this time, the Chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 10.
• Thank you, Chairman, Vice Chair, and members, for the opportunity to lay out House Concurrent Resolution
• Hold on, you're testifying for House Concurrent Resolution 10, correct? Yes, sir. All right.
• I'm speaking today to strongly support House Concurrent Resolution 10, which seeks to designate family
• Is there anyone else here who would like to testify for or against House Concurrent Resolution 10?

Bills: HCR10, HB1814, HB2160, HB2353, HB2643, HB2971, HB3282, HB3382, HB3996, HB4507, HB4509, HB4805, HB5551, HB1863, HCR10

Keywords: family abduction, child safety, custodial rights, parental kidnapping, awareness day, marriage license, informal marriage, family code, identity verification, child support, family law, child custody, court interview, parent-child relationship, child welfare, attorney ad litem, compensation, legal representation, government entity, HB 2643

Transcript Highlights:

• House Joint Resolution 67.
• Is there anyone who wishes to testify for or against House Joint Resolution 67?
• If there's no objection, House Joint Resolution 67 will be House Joint Resolution 67 will be left pending
• The Chair lays out House Joint Resolution 72 and calls on Vice Chair Noble to explain the joint resolution
• House Joint Resolution 72 is left standing. Chair leaves out House Bill 2742.

Bills: HB511, HB972, HB 1035, HB2481, HB2723, HB2742, HB2894, HB2962, HB3077, HB3093, HB3307, HB3684, HJR67, HJR72

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support

Transcript Highlights:

• The House will come to order. This doorkeeper, Mr. Speaker. Message from the Senate.
• Pursuant to a motion previously adopted, the House stands recessed until 1:30 p.m. today.

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13, SB 8, HB 7, HB 15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

Transcript Highlights:

• The House will stand at ease until the gallery is cleared. The House will come to order. Ms.
• I cannot support House Bill 7.
• House Bill 15 passed to engrossment. The Chair lays that on second reading, House Bill 265.
• I know that last week we had a very emotional... day here on the floor when we voted out House Bill 1
• The resolution is adopted. I'll stand adjourned till 9:57. The House will come to order.

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13, SB 8, HB 7, HB 15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N43Uad6fboU, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDN-TRN_02-08-24_.PDF 19:04 - Introduction 19:25 - HB 2280 35:17 - HB 1767 47:10 - HB 1797 49:06 - HB 1656 49:44 - HB 2082 56:53 - HB 1540 1:11:20 - HB 1775 2:00:15 - HB 2256 2:06:26 - HB 1631 2:14:52 - HB 2535 2:28:43 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkQRXXWlA1Q, 2026-07-02T01:22:46+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_03-30-23_.PDF Timestamps: 12:46 - Introduction 13:10 - SB516, SD1, HD1 16:24 - SB637, SD1, HD1 21:27 - SB746, SD1, HD1 28:20 - SB1340, SD2, HD1 31:41 - SB691, SD2, HD1 36:22 - SB478, SD2, HD1 38:26 - SB823, SD2, HD1 38:49 - SB1378, SD1 39:40 - SB1381, SD1, HD1 1:02:14 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBAhtt5w8co, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:18 - HB 1546, HD1 03:25 - HB 1554, HD1 04:48 - HB 1900, HD1 07:58 - HB 1922, HD2 08:46 - HB 2478, HD1 10:03 - HB 2579, HD1 12:38 - DM WTL 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: WTL 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_03-15-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXej_Vy0Ex0, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:46 - HB 1815, HD1 03:27 - HB 1956, HD1 08:45 - HB 1959, HD1 11:05 - HB 2356, HD2 14:09 - HB 2359, HD2 34:08 - HB 2685, HD2 42:04 - DM EET 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: EET 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_03-12-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oToUxiVseU, 2026-07-02T01:23:14+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 00:50 - SB 3194 14:43 - SB 3043 16:25 - SB 3010 17:30 - SB 3282 28:17 - SB 3364 40:20 - SB 3006 45:16 - SB 3197 01:05:34 - DM EET 1:01 PM Hearing Notice: EET 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_02-08-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgFY17EJ4iE, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:10 - HB 129 4:20 - HB 470 HD 2 SD 1 26:28 - HB 824 HD 2 34:10 - SB 2181 40:43 - SB 2107 45:28 - SB 2138 50:43 - DM JDC 10:00 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_01-25-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UF2FpZ72lc, 2026-07-02T01:23:11+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:26 - GM 647 02:09 - GM 515 1:54:25 - DM LBT DEFER 3:00 PM 1:55:21 - DM LBT 3:00 PM Hearing Notices: LBT 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT_04-14-23_.PDF LBT DEFER 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT_04-14-23_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: SCR39

Keywords: border security, southern border, federal immigration policy, illegal immigration, cartels, transnational cartels, fentanyl, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Operation Lone Star, Texas border, National Guard, state guard, border wall, border barriers, customs and border protection, CBP, Department of Homeland Security, reimbursement, state sovereignty