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• It serves as both a tribute to Crystal's memory and a clear statement that Kentucky will not tolerate
• memory<00:21:20.880><c> and</c><00:21:21.120><c> a</c><00:21:21.360><c> clear</c><00:21:21.600><c> statement
• </c><00:21:22.000><c> that</c> memory and a clear statement that memory and a clear statement that Kentucky

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 05:09 Calendar/2nd Readings 05:59 Report of Committees 07:10 Orders of the Day 08:11 HJR 25 08:26 HB 66 11:58 HB 305 16:20 HB 432 22:44 HB 313 27:29 HB 44 30:26 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 34:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 42:07 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 43:38 ConC/Rules Report 47:26 Floor Amendments 48:25 Adjournment 48:54, 958, all

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• in time does any of these steps that they get to take to volunteer information—to talk, to give statements
• And I’ve literally wanted justice, which goes back to my original statement.
• And part of that, my public statement from the beginning is I’m an innocent man, but I would rather live
• Fingerprints, first a statement: fingerprints are not you. Fingerprints are your fingerprints.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• That's our opening statement. All right. Thank you.
• The statement that all states selectively decouple from certain federal provisions means we're not proposing
• He'll go ahead and make a brief statement. Thank you. He'll turn off your mic.
• He'll go ahead and make a brief statement. Thank you, Madam Chair and committee.

Bills: SB190 , SB152 , SB77 , SB150 , SB151 , SB156 , SB172 , SB182 , SB185 , SB212 , SB170 , SB133 , SB174 , SB163

Committee: Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, 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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• subject area is consistent and aligned to Board-approved standards, and that is measured by the statement
• and subject area is consistent and aligned to Board approved standards and that is measured by the statement
• The process requires a statement of assurance that the academic standards and curriculum are embedded
• The process requires a statement of assurance that the academic standards and curriculum are embedded

Keywords: 1204, all

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• all the people who want to report that we haven't fully funded education, this governor in his own statement
• all the people who want to report that we haven't fully funded education, this governor in his own statement
• all the people who want to report that we haven't fully funded education, this governor in his own statement
• all the people who want to report that we haven't fully funded education, this governor in his own statement

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and approved the journal. The House clerk communicated that the House had passed House Bills 34 and 306 and requested concurrence. The State and Local Government Committee reported Senate Bills 20 and 68 favorably, and several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on Kentucky-grown agricultural procurement, an endowed research fund, unemployment insurance, postsecondary education, wrongful conviction compensation, massage therapy, local fiscal reporting, and a resolution honoring John and Debbie Rogers. The main floor action was on Senate Joint Resolution 23, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state and directing state agencies to advance food-as-medicine initiatives. The sponsor described the resolution as a statewide framework to connect nutrition, health care, agriculture, and local food systems, emphasizing partnerships with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, better health outcomes, and support for Kentucky farmers and rural communities. Senators from Taylor and Callaway spoke in support, citing local examples and the goal of building Kentucky-based solutions rather than importing them. The committee substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the resolution then passed 35-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 56 honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig, and Senate Resolution 33 honoring Robert E. “Bob” Pernell, Sr. Senate Resolution 22, honoring Brian J. Hat, was likewise adopted. After the day’s business, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and the Committee on Committees. Later, the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bills 1-4 to Education, Senate Bill 48 to Judiciary, and Senate Bills 84 and 102 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Several members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including the VMAP committee, Judiciary, the Kentucky Japan Caucus, the Kentucky Israel Caucus, and an American Cancer Society action day.

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• There shall be levied on all goods, wares, and merchandises contained in the statements required to be
• There shall be levied on all goods, wares, and merchandises contained in the statements required to be
• And it would definitely make a statement across the nation, something this simple. Thank you.
• I just wanted to make a general statement since today was the day we were hearing different ideas regarding

Summary: The committee’s final day focused first on a historical overview of New Mexico tax packages by Pam Stokes of Legislative Council Services. She described how tax packages have alternated over the decades between tax relief, revenue raising, and tax reform, with examples ranging from the creation of the gross receipts tax in 1966 to major packages in 1981, 1986, 1991, 1994, 2005, 2019, 2022, 2024, and the vetoed 2025 package. Members discussed how tax policy often tracks revenue conditions, how packages can combine increases and decreases, and how local government gross receipts taxes and hold-harmless distributions have affected communities differently. Several members reflected on past packages, especially the 2004 food tax repeal and the 2013 film tax and manufacturing changes, and noted that tax policy can have major economic and political effects even when it is not “sexy” legislation. The committee then heard a proposal to expand the health care practitioner gross receipts tax deduction to include co-insurance, and to extend the sunset date. Sponsor Senator Figueroa said the bill was intended to help recruit and retain medical providers and build on prior deductions for co-pays and deductibles. Testimony explained that co-insurance is the patient’s share after the deductible, that providers currently absorb the gross receipts tax on those payments, and that the proposal would cost about $30 million to the state plus about $20 million to municipalities and counties, with the exact fiscal impact likely to be updated. Members raised concerns about the effect on local governments, whether insurers could be required to reimburse providers, whether the bill would actually attract doctors, and whether better evaluation measures and sunsets should be added. The sponsor said the bill was part of a broader set of efforts to address provider shortages and that the discussion would continue. Representative McQueen then presented a bill to update the Land Conservation Incentives Act. He and conservation partners said the program has protected more than 500,000 acres but has not kept pace with rising land values, especially for irrigated agricultural land in the Middle Rio Grande. The proposal would increase the percentage of conservation value eligible for the credit, raise the per-transaction cap from $250,000 to $2 million, and make the credit refundable rather than only transferable. Testimony emphasized that the program is voluntary, keeps land in private ownership and production, and helps land-rich, cash-poor landowners preserve farmland and water rights. Members asked about average credit amounts, how easements work, whether landowners could effectively buy land and then use the credit, and whether there should be inflation indexing or a statewide cap. The discussion also touched on water rights, fencing, and the role of conservation easements in protecting agricultural land and compact water deliveries. Finally, Senator Sharer previewed his 2% tax proposal with a historical presentation on New Mexico tax law, using props to illustrate the evolution from early territorial tax codes to the modern tax system. He argued that the state’s current tax structure is overly complex and that recent federal changes have disrupted the personal income tax base. The committee did not take any votes on the day’s presentations; the meeting was primarily informational, with members offering feedback and raising policy concerns for future sessions.

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• So, I agree with the public policy statement of being opposed uh to anybody targeting uh firefighters
• So, I I agree with the public policy<00:14:23.839><c> statement</c><00:14:24.560><c> of</c><00:14:24.880
• c> being</c><00:14:25.120><c> opposed</c><00:14:26.320><c> uh</c><00:14:26.399><c> to</c> policy statement
• of being opposed uh to policy statement of being opposed uh to anybody<00:14:27.199><c> targeting</c

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That statement isn't just a slogan; it's a promise.
• I want to echo the other statement: it is about financing.
• And you're right in your statement about some teachers that have been there for so long; like they don't
• I make that statement because in New Mexico That has led to, of course, the educational system failing

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• has one of the best property tax systems in the nation, and I happen to agree 100% with that. that statement
• That's what this bill does and the word market value was used four times in that statement.
• And it was a great introductory statement.
• In that scenario, I don't think, as Representative Turner has already done with his introductory statement

Bills: HB1952 , HB3258 , HB3524 , HB3851 , HB4478 , HB4613 , HB4703 , HB4742 , HB4744 , HB4809 , HB4864

Committee: House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Keywords: county appraisal district, board of directors, governance, taxing units, public representation, penalty, property report, taxation, timely filing, chief appraiser, appraisal district, ad valorem tax, property appraisal, tax protests, unequal appraisal, property rights, property tax, public employees, protest leave, appraisal review board

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• And this is not a judgment; it's a simple statement of fact.
• And that's only after the store's veterinarian has given the buyer a written statement that the puppy
• I can tell you that was a ridiculous statement.
• There was also a statement. Saying that this is a complete ban on the sale of pets? No.

Bills: HB74 , HB175 , HB460 , HB576 , HB2271 , HB2294 , HB2874 , HB3016 , HB3133 , HB3191 , HB3458 , HB3929 , HB4063 , HB4115 , HB4394 , HB74 , HB175

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support

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• Uh, so, uh, I'm going to read my, um, uh, written statement and, uh, we'll leave time for questions as
• I can appreciate there's validity to statements that pole attachments take time and cost money and that
• And I would agree with statements that, you know, while there are similarities, there is not uniformity
• However, I will point to Amazon's core tenet of affordability for all, and also our statements that this

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

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• so in the statute finding statement so in the statute there<02:09:47.719><c> is</c><02:09:47.960><c>
• </c><04:22:31.600><c> here</c><04:22:31.840><c> in</c> with this one last statement here in with this
• one last statement here in 2024<04:22:33.640><c> a</c><04:22:33.920><c> national</c><04:22:34.399><c
• Thank you for taking my— well, it's a question-statement.
• do you know that Manchester statement do you know that Manchester has<04:34:16.680><c> passed</c><04

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.

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• And that also addresses Representative Johnson's question or statement about alcohol, and unless you
• Um, and that also addresses Representative Johnson's question or statement about alcohol, and unless
• </c> manufacturer statement. manufacturer statement.
• So, I just want to ground us in that before I move on to my next statement.
• </c> Chair Witty, closing statement. I echo what you say. Ms. Hill, thank you for your testimony.

Bills: HF3547 , HF3651 , HF4043 , HF4282 , HF4095

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons

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• grants and contracts revenues exceed $100 million, based on publicly available audited financial statements
• </c> audited financial statements. audited financial statements.
• grants and contracts revenue exceeds $100 million, based on publicly available audited financial statements
• > I</c><01:02:32.160><c> I</c><01:02:32.559><c> just</c><01:02:32.799><c> thought</c> financial statements
• I I just thought financial statements I I just thought that<01:02:33.280><c> that</c><01:02:33.599><

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• And let me just qualify my last statement. Um, proposals are individual proposals.
• And let me just qualify my last statement. Um, proposals are individual proposals.
• And let me just qualify my last statement. Um, proposals are individual proposals.
• And let me just qualify my last statement. Um, proposals are individual proposals.
• </c><00:10:47.360><c> Um</c> just qualify my last statement. Um just qualify my last statement.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I just have a statement to share with committee members. Sure. Mr.
• That statement alone should concern us all.
• But I also heard some statements about governance and governing board.
• Do you have statements? Do you have statements?
• Do you have statements that are going to get to that point?

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Notably, in 2017, after the election of President Trump to his first term and his initial statements
• </c><00:03:26.720><c> about</c> term and his initial statements about term and his initial statements
• This is a pretty powerful statement that was made by the director general that kind of summed things
• </c><00:24:58.400><c> that</c> This is a pretty powerful statement that This is a pretty powerful statement
• Well, I just, my statement is we're looking forward to that input from you guys to come up with this

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary and Agriculture and Environment committees held an informational briefing on how recent federal policy changes, funding delays, cancellations, and layoffs are affecting Hawaii’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, and on the legality of some of those federal actions. Chair Carl Rhodes and Chair Mike Gabbard opened the meeting by framing it as part of an interim series on the rule of law and Hawaii’s response to federal actions. They noted there would be no public testimony, only invited presenters, and that questions would be held until the end. No votes or formal committee actions were taken. State climate change coordinator Leah Laramie described broad impacts from federal actions, including grant cancellations, litigation over terminated funding, staff cuts at NOAA and EPA, and the effect of the federal tax and spending law she said would raise energy costs, reduce grid reliability, and threaten renewable energy and transportation projects. She highlighted the loss or expiration of incentives for EVs and other clean-energy technologies, the termination of the Solar for All program and other rescissions, and the risk to major Hawaii projects such as Carbon Smart Commodities and other energy and land conservation programs. She also said the state’s attorneys general had taken numerous climate-related legal actions, including suits challenging federal cuts and the oil companies’ role in the climate crisis. Retired Justice Michael Wilson focused on the rule of law and climate justice, arguing that Hawaii is on the front line of climate change and that fossil fuel companies pose the greatest long-term threat. He said the state lacks a comprehensive climate protection plan despite the urgency of the crisis, cited UN and scientific warnings about a limited time horizon and severe warming, and pointed to projected local harms such as sea-level rise, beach loss, infrastructure damage, and major economic losses in Waikiki. His remarks emphasized the need for stronger planning and legal accountability, especially in light of federal rollbacks and the influence of fossil fuel interests.

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• What I will say is your general statement is absolutely true.
• Those two statements are in this document are false. institution.
• Those two statements are that graduate.
• Those two statements are that are<01:21:20.960><c> in</c><01:21:21.199><c> this</c><01:21:21.840><c>
• </c><01:21:24.239><c> And</c><01:21:24.960><c> so</c> Those statements are in this document are false

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard updates from the chancellors of the state university system and the community college system on ongoing restructuring, collaboration, and enrollment trends. The university system said its office move to the NHTI campus is ahead of schedule and should save students about $250,000 a year while creating revenue for the community college system. Both systems described continued work on transfer pathways, direct-admit outreach, shared advising, and broader efforts to shrink footprints, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency in response to declining enrollment and demographic pressure. A major topic was a possible federal change to Pell Grant eligibility that would require students to enroll in at least 7.5 credits. The chancellors said most community college students are part-time because of work and family responsibilities, and that the change could affect roughly 2,000 current Pell recipients and make it harder for students to afford or sustain enrollment. Members also discussed how the state’s governor’s scholarship statute largely benefits full-time students, suggesting possible future statutory changes. The chancellors explained how credits typically work, noting most courses are three or four credits and that students would likely need to add an entire course to meet the proposed threshold. The committee also discussed the broader higher education landscape, including declining high school cohorts, competition among New England institutions, and the need to right-size capacity. One member raised concerns about the health of regional campuses such as Plymouth and Keene; the chancellors said incoming enrollment is down at UNH and Plymouth and holding at Keene, attributing the trend to demographics rather than one campus drawing students away from another. They emphasized the importance of community colleges, adult learners, and short-term workforce programs as part of the state’s future education mix. Finally, the committee touched on the value of the university system’s research enterprise. The chancellor said about $250 million a year flows into the university system in federal research grants, with about $9.5 million currently under stop-work orders from federal agencies. She said the immediate concern is not DEI-related but federal cuts and possible caps on indirect cost recovery. Members noted that the R1 research designation supports business partnerships, student opportunities, and economic development projects such as West Edge in Durham.

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• Senator Gruenhagen, final statement before we go forward.
• Guttenhagen, final statement Senator Guttenhagen, final statement before<01:31:26.480><c> we</c><01:
• If this body thought it was important to make a statement of historical grievance, we could have done
• If this body thought it was important to make a statement of historical grievance, we could have done
• of historical grievance, we statement of historical grievance, we could<01:55:37.280><c> have</c><01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• don't know if that was a question<00:24:39.400><c> or</c><00:24:39.560><c> a</c><00:24:39.600><c> statement
• </c> question or a statement. question or a statement.
• And the statement I heard was, you know, when we can use technology to keep people safe as long as we
• And frankly, that's what this bill does. ...Representative Curran made some really profound statements
• And the statement I heard was, you know, when we can use technology to keep people safe as long as we

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house