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• But to end this budget year without having done anything in the budget on the top priority of the governor
• But to end this budget year without having done anything in the budget on the top priority of the governor
• Um, I would say that we're not doing anything on housing and it has to be in the budget is not accurate
• Um, I would say that we're not doing anything on housing and it has to be in the budget is not accurate
• But if you want to put it on hold, that's fine. Budget is not accurate.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, so procedurally, I imagine we'll be voting those bills before we vote on the budget.
• to do is to take it out of the budget and then deal with it on the floor.
• Procedurally, I imagine we'll be voting those bills before we vote on the budget.
• to do is to take it out of the budget and then deal with it on the floor.
• Item number five, LBA. Number five was on the list because you wanted more information.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• things arise this morning, um, but I hereby call this fourth meeting of the House Standing Committee on
• Chairman, I'm here to ask each of you to vote yes on House Bill 508.
• Specifically, this bill, House Bill 508, does one simple thing: it requires the cabinet to ensure that
• Does anyone have any comments or questions on the referred administrative regulation? No.
• I want to thank the staff for their hard work on behalf of the chair and myself, Ben, DJ, and Logan.

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:56 Discussion of 25RS HB 508 03:15 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 508 04:08 Review of Referred Administrative Regulations 04:28 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Families and Children met and heard only House Bill 508, sponsored by Representative Jennifer Decker. Decker explained that the bill amends the child care assistance program created under House Bill 499 by requiring the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to make the standardized agreement available on its website and allow submission by email, mail, or an online portal, rather than limiting participants to the current process. A member asked whether the change would expand options beyond online-only submission, and Decker confirmed the bill was intended to address that issue. After discussion, the committee voted on House Bill 508 and passed it favorably by a 13-0 vote. The committee then briefly reviewed a referred administrative regulation; there were no comments or questions, and it was marked reviewed. The chair noted this would likely be the committee’s last meeting of the session, thanked staff for their work, and entertained a motion to adjourn.

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• That work will continue on in this particular budget.
• done on this particular budget.
• You may know if you look a couple hundred pages into the budget... ...drain on this budget.
• for a conference committee on that budget.
• I view this budget as an attack on rural Washington.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2681, SB5467, SB5820, SB5863, SB5892, SCR8406, HB2487, HB2711, SB5816, SB5919, SB5995, SB6278

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

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• That work will continue on in this particular budget.
• done on this particular budget.
• done on this particular budget.
• for a conference committee on that budget.
• I view this budget as an attack on rural Washington.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2681, SB5467, SB5820, SB5863, SB5892, SCR8406, HB2487, HB2711, SB5816, SB5919, SB5995, SB6278

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the prior day’s minutes, and then moved through caucuses and a series of transportation, elections, energy, historical records, cannabis, abortion-access, and fiscal bills. Members repeatedly emphasized that several measures were supplemental or technical updates to existing law, while others involved larger policy disputes over taxes, fees, clean energy, election security, and reproductive health. The chamber also received Senate messages on other bills and briefly recessed for caucus during the day. The most prominent action was final passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6005, the supplemental transportation budget, after adopting a technical amendment and a larger striker amendment. Supporters highlighted preservation and maintenance funding, rail investments, ferry maintenance, road safety, and continued work on major projects statewide; opponents largely reserved comments or noted concerns about future needs. The House passed the bill 93-0 with five excused. The House also passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2711 on transportation resources, after adopting a technical amendment that removed the aircraft tax and delayed an RV-related tax change; supporters said it protected businesses and jobs, while opponents objected to trade-in treatment and other tax changes. That bill passed 83-10. On elections, the House considered Senate Bill 5892 to protect the voter registration database. An amendment to reduce penalties from a felony to a civil infraction and remove the emergency clause failed, while the committee amendment passed 50-34. Supporters said the bill was needed to safeguard sensitive voter data and clarify access; opponents argued it created conflicts with federal law and imposed excessive penalties on local election officials. The bill then passed 57-36. On energy, Substitute Senate Bill 5982 updating consumer-owned utility provisions drew debate over carbon capture, resource adequacy, data centers, and clean energy policy. Amendments on carbon capture and blackout-triggered termination failed, while an amendment preserving cogeneration exceptions passed; the bill then passed 57-37. The House also passed Senate Bill 5863 on preservation and inspection of state historical records, after rejecting an amendment to require longer retention but adopting the committee amendment; supporters stressed preserving the history of residential habilitation centers and the value to families seeking records. Substitute Senate Bill 5874, allowing the Employment Security Department to waive penalties for minor employer reporting errors, passed unanimously. Engrossed House Bill 2681, raising cannabis license fees while removing an escalator, passed 52-42. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5917 on access to abortion medications saw several failed amendments from opponents seeking to narrow, reframe, or add fiscal limits to the bill; supporters said it preserved flexibility to ensure access and avoid waste, and the bill passed 57-36.

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• ><c> on</c><00:05:08.800><c> our</c><00:05:08.919><c> Blueprint</c> one of our priorities on our Blueprint
• </c> as you have it on the on the slide as you have it on the on the slide it's<00:24:13.480><c> simply
• </c> based on based on based<00:46:02.160><c> on</c><00:46:02.280><c> some</c><00:46:02.440><c> of</c
• . on. on.
• </c><00:55:33.880><c> on</c><00:55:34.040><c> their</c> a legally binding decision on on their a legally

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:09 State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33 The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44 Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics. Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.

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• We began all this work with an early budget submission on May 1st and an official submission on October
• /c><00:32:42.480><c> justice</c><00:32:42.880><c> as</c> budget duties on the chief justice as budget
• on that.
• </c> done on that. done on that.
• And I people that do that on on that.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:09 State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33 The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44 Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on the Judiciary met on November 6, 2025, approved the minutes, and welcomed guests including Kentucky Specialty Courts manager Elizabeth Nichols and Boyle/Mercer Family Court Judge Bruce Petri. The committee then heard the Chief Justice of Kentucky, Deborah Lambert, deliver her state of the judiciary address, focused largely on judicial branch funding, facilities, technology, and specialty court programs. Chief Justice Lambert said the branch is facing a projected $14.3 million shortfall for fiscal year 2026 and asked lawmakers for supplemental support, access to reserve funds, and higher base appropriations to cover inflation and nondiscretionary costs. She also requested a 15% across-the-board pay increase for judicial branch employees, citing salary gaps with other state workers and declining judicial compensation relative to national averages. She emphasized that the branch has received a clean FY 2025 audit and said the requests were intended to sustain current operations rather than expand them. A major portion of her remarks covered court technology and facilities. She described the move to Chamberlain during Capitol renovations, the purchase of that building as a cost-saving measure, and the need to fund courtroom audio/video systems and a new statewide case management system. She also discussed courthouse maintenance, flood damage, mold issues, security system upgrades, and the $47 million asset preservation fund created last session, while asking for additional local facilities funding and one-time disaster-related support. Lambert highlighted specialty court and statewide program results, including foster care review boards, family recovery courts, court designated worker programs, drug and mental health courts, and the Judicial Commission on Mental Health. She thanked legislators for prior bills and support, including House Bill 1, Senate Bill 26, and the CES law, and said 2026 recommendations will focus on civil commitment reforms under KRS 202C. During questions, Senator Wheeler asked whether some courthouses are being overbuilt; Lambert said most facilities are inadequate, though some may be larger than needed, and that future needs and population changes must be considered. She also noted that virtual hearings and technology have improved efficiency. No votes or formal committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the presentation.

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• And then in the budget process, you take a look on, you know, what do you do to modify some of those
• And then in the budget process, you take a look on, you know, what do you do to modify some of those
• And then, in the budget process, you take a look on, you know, what do you do to modify some of those
• </c> probably going to take lead on this one. probably going to take lead on this one.
• how to deal about potential plans on how to deal with<01:04:32.960><c> budgets</c><01:04:33.520><c>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 State Health Insurance Plans 00:00:03 Executive Branch Salary Schedule Adjustments 00:29:15 Nutrition Program for the Elderly 00:34:52 Update on DORIS 01:05:38, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on November 5, 2025, and first approved the minutes after a moment of silence for the UPS airport tragedy. The main presentation was from the Personnel Cabinet on the state health insurance plans and executive branch salary schedule adjustments. Officials said the health plan covers roughly 265,000 active members and up to about 300,000 across all benefit offerings, including school board employees, retirees, and other eligible groups. They described rising claims and expenditures, especially from high-cost claimants and pharmacy spending, and said recent premium and benefit changes were intended to balance costs while preserving recruitment and retention efforts. They also explained that employee premiums had not increased for several years, while employer contributions rose sharply in recent years, and projected a 10% employer increase and 3% employee increase going forward based on actuarial analysis. Committee members asked about deductibles, GLP-1 drug costs, claims validation, and the causes of cost growth; officials said the plan uses multiple payment-integrity vendors and that the increases reflect utilization, drug trends, and high-cost cases rather than a change in coverage. The committee also discussed executive branch salary schedule adjustments. Personnel and budget officials explained that when the legislature approves annual pay increases, the salary schedule is adjusted by the same percentage through executive order so the minimum and midpoint stay aligned with approved compensation levels. They said the 2025 adjustment was a 3% match effective September 16 and that the change was costless because salaries had already been increased. Members raised concerns about salary compression, noting that new hires can sometimes be paid near the level of long-serving employees. Officials said the adjustment helps prevent compression from worsening but does not solve it, and they acknowledged prior RFP efforts to address the issue were unsuccessful because no qualified bidder met the requirements. After the health plan and salary discussions, the committee began a presentation from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on Kentucky’s senior meal program. Secretary Stack explained that the program is a federal-state-local partnership under the Older Americans Act, with area development districts helping deliver services. He outlined eligibility rules, noting that congregate meals at senior centers are available to people age 60 and older, with a spouse of any age allowed to join, and that home-delivered meals have additional homebound and assistance requirements. Members asked whether there was any means test for congregate meals, and the secretary said there is not; the only threshold is age for the center-based meals, while the home-delivered program has additional criteria.

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y81Doabrqks, 2026-07-02T03:39:53+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Afternoon Executive Session on HB 1370, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTVDC_6J6Y8, 2026-07-02T03:39:53+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Subcommittee Work Session on HB 1303, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBcSLpOcGns, 2026-07-02T03:39:42+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Subcommittee Work Session on HB 258, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=210BJFvSwUQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Committee on Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness Chair, Linda Ichiyama, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• on both of the uh more I have served on on both of the uh more recent<00:10:19.920><c> school</c><00
• </c><00:17:11.120><c> page</c> on this was on this would be uh on page on this was on this would be uh
• </c><00:21:23.280><c> on</c> They want to do it towards film on on They want to do it towards film on
• later on this know that if you one later on this session,<00:48:52.000><c> we're</c><00:48:52.160><c
• I'll try to speak one last time on this.

Bills: HB187, HB341, HB4, HB175, HB326, HB187, HB341, HB4, HB175, HB326

Keywords: HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety, municipal court, district court, circuit court, cosmetology, makeup application

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• Court, you're recognized on House Bill 8. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Bettencourt, I appreciate your work on this.
• That would be one mandatory and two other ones that would be optional.
• the third exam. on the third exam alone.
• On to House Bill 192. Thank you, Mr. President.

Bills: HB8, HB26, HB192

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• </c><01:15:48.640><c> Um</c> on page 624 of the house budget. Um on page 624 of the house budget.
• I think one um what we had budgeted.
• to the budget later on.
• </c><01:43:47.199><c> But</c> come on to the budget later on. But come on to the budget later on.
• So, that includes personnel on budget.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Bills: SB1369, SB1570

Keywords: mental health, crisis services, 988 Lifeline, suicide prevention, behavioral health, revolving fund, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care, 914, all

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcNq9YTv1ug, 2026-07-02T03:39:38+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Subcommittee Work Session on HB 620-FN, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DRE7RBoOqA, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection, Education, Higher Education & Technology, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• one of into one whole new section into one of into one of<00:14:49.560><c> the</c><00:14:49.720><c>
• </c><00:16:49.480><c> education</c><00:16:50.240><c> we've</c> we've offered one-on-one education we've
• we've offered one-on-one education we've offered<00:16:50.959><c> office</c><00:16:51.360><c> to</c>
• Yeah, is that one for Mike? One for Mike.
• Say you should take a course on child abuse or whatever, or a course on Lyme disease, depending on the

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 493, a proposal to require physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to complete child abuse and neglect training as part of licensure and continuing education. The bill’s sponsor and supporters said the measure addresses a gap in provider training, especially because abuse can be difficult to recognize and voluntary training has had low participation. They described a free Dartmouth online course and argued that mandatory, repeated education would help providers identify signs of abuse, know when to involve specialists or DCYF, and improve child safety. Supporters also noted the bill was amended to clarify coverage for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nursing hours, and to address language concerns raised by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. Committee members and OPLC counsel raised implementation questions, including whether the bill would apply to all physicians regardless of specialty, whether it created a new licensure condition rather than only a continuing education requirement, how often the training would need to be repeated, and whether the accreditation language fit nursing rules. OPLC also noted that psychiatrists would be covered as physicians, while psychologists would not. A child abuse pediatrician testified that in his experience, children were sometimes seen by providers who missed early signs of abuse, leading to worse outcomes, and that mandatory education was needed because voluntary programs had poor uptake. The New Hampshire Hospital Association opposed the bill, saying health care professionals already have reporting duties and that the legislature should not single out one training mandate when similar requirements are generally left to licensing boards. The Office of the Child Advocate supported the bill, citing cases from 2023 involving non-ambulatory infants with fractures, conflicting medical testimony in court, and a low completion rate for the existing free online course. The Child Advocate said the bill should be mandatory and recurring so providers stay current on evolving science and law. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• on them.
• Chair, can we amend that on the floor, take out line 15 and 16 on page four?
• Yeah, this is on the bill, correct? Yes, ma'am. You're back on the bill.
• So I worked with the author yesterday on the rate on some of the tiers.
• So for the record, we do have two, one in Bastrop, one in Urania.

Bills: HB489, HB545, HB555, HB583, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB814, HB913, HB952

Keywords: transfer on death, TOD, beneficiary designation, investment accounts, brokerage accounts, securities, nonprobate transfer, estate planning, succession, probate, community property, forced heirship, financial advisor, broker-dealer, custodian, transfer agent, banking, wealth transfer, inheritance, Louisiana Revised Statutes