Transcript Highlights:

• If we don't want to put an introductory paragraph to have a road map, that's fine.
• If we don't want to put an introductory paragraph to have a road map, that's fine.
• If we don't want to put an introductory paragraph to have a road map, that's fine.
• 00:08.240> I<01:00:08.480> just<01:00:08.640> thought<01:00:08.799> that map
• I just thought that map, that's fine.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The continued conference on House Bill 609 focused on reconciling House and Senate drafts dealing with firearms and other personal defense tools, local government preemption, and agency rulemaking. Representative Leyon walked through amendment 21107H, explaining that it narrows undefined terms, clarifies that the General Court has supremacy over local regulation, allows damages actions for violations of preemption law, and adds language limiting agency rules unless specifically authorized by statute. She also described a three-year sunset and a delayed effective date for new rules so existing rules could continue temporarily while the legislature considers any needed statutory carveouts. Members then debated the practical effect of the language, especially whether it would bar agencies from adopting internal employment rules or instead require those rules to come through JCAR and be tied to express statutory authority. Several examples were discussed, including state plow drivers, corrections employees, and other workers who may need to carry personal defense tools in the field. The committee also discussed a provision making a plaintiff a prevailing party if a municipality changes a challenged policy after suit is filed, and a clause stating that good faith or advice of counsel is not a defense, though it may be considered in mitigation. The discussion narrowed to the difference between the House approach, which some members read as an absolute prohibition on agency rules in these areas, and the Senate approach, which some members said would allow rules only when an agency can point to express enabling authority and JCAR can review them. Members agreed that the goal was to prevent agencies from adopting rules that conflict with the statute while still allowing legitimate safety-related regulations where the legislature has authorized them. The conference took a recess and later resumed with the chair stating the parties had reached an agreement in principle based on the latest Senate language, and Representative Leyon was asked to continue reviewing the draft line by line for remaining concerns.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, for example, on the map GIS system, where you can look at the parcels and who owns the parcel, an
• The county clerk redacts that information from the documents, from the map, from the tax records.
• Cox, the head of our mapping department, says, 'Mr.
• Street’s redacted, but you can still see where the house is, and the Senator’s name is still on the map
• “Well, then I look at the map of that plat of Smith Edition, Lot 52.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first approved the previous meeting’s minutes, then took up House Bill 4198, which would require all employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization. Counsel explained that the bill would add enforcement by the Division of Labor, create tiered penalties including warnings, fines, debarment from state contracts, and possible business license revocation, while also removing criminal penalties tied to hiring unauthorized workers in light of federal law. Members raised extensive concerns about drafting problems, including circular and conflicting language, unclear references to existing verification and recordkeeping provisions, the meaning of terms like “seeks to employ,” and whether the bill could unintentionally apply to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements. Questions also focused on whether the bill would apply to public versus private employers, how compliance would be shown, and how penalties would work for small businesses or employers who never actually hire the person in question. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a straightforward extension of the federally required I-9 process, saying E-Verify is a quick, free online check that helps employers verify work authorization and protects them from liability for unknowingly hiring unauthorized workers. He said the bill was intended to be mandatory, not permissive, and argued that it would help law-abiding employers compete fairly. After the questioning, the committee rejected a motion to table the bill and instead sent House Bill 4198 to a seven-member subcommittee to clean up the drafting, resolve inconsistencies, and review the penalties and scope of the measure. The subcommittee was directed to meet the next morning and report back quickly. The committee then moved to House Bill 4710, with an amendment that would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the bill is aimed at preventing candidates from switching parties after losing a primary and then running as independents in the general election. Members discussed how the 210-day requirement would interact with both primary and general election filing deadlines, and the Secretary of State’s office clarified that the measure would affect candidates who change affiliation shortly before filing. The discussion continued with testimony from the Secretary of State’s general counsel about how the bill would operate in practice, but no final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• So you can see there, see the map in the corner.
• So the map, though it's not on this slide here, looks very much like the 2019 map for EV charging, but
• So you had the beautiful bubbles on the map.
• So the map I showed you is where we have charging stations today.
• And then we have a map that we call Dr.

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Select Committee on Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure focused on California’s EV market, charging infrastructure, and the effects of recent federal actions. The chair opened by emphasizing California’s progress on EV adoption and charging reliability, but also noted ongoing challenges with affordability, access, interoperability, heavy-duty electrification, and federal headwinds. She highlighted interest in technologies such as inductive charging and thanked host organizations and staff before moving to the first panel. State agency witnesses from Go-Biz, CARB, and the California Energy Commission described current programs and priorities. Go-Biz outlined its role in coordinating agencies, supporting permitting, and advancing the state’s ZEV market development strategy and equity action plan. CARB discussed federal attacks on its clean vehicle regulations, litigation to defend waiver authority, and the importance of incentives and regulatory programs such as Advanced Clean Trucks, Advanced Clean Fleets, Clean Truck Check, HVIP, and Clean Cars for All. The CEC detailed its funding and regulatory work on charging and fueling infrastructure, charger reliability, payment methods, roaming, and statewide planning, while stressing the need for more charging in multifamily housing and more public DC fast charging. All three agencies said federal rollbacks and permitting delays are major obstacles, but that California remains committed to expanding ZEV adoption. The second panel featured advocates, local government, utility, and research perspectives. CalETC urged continuous state funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and emphasized the low-carbon fuel standard, multifamily charging, and managed charging. An EV advocacy group proposed a conquest-style state incentive for new and used EV buyers and argued that multifamily housing is a major untapped market, while also favoring Level 2 charging over Level 1 for most home and apartment settings. Los Angeles County and LADWP described large-scale local deployment of chargers, fleet electrification, workforce training, and the need for sustained funding, agency coordination, and streamlined permitting and grid interconnection. UCS recommended prioritizing replacement of older high-emitting vehicles, using fuel policy revenues to support cleaner cars, and expanding bidirectional charging. The chair closed by asking for more discussion on Level 1 versus Level 2 charging and noted the importance of education, affordability, and practical deployment strategies.

Transcript Highlights:

• These are the maps.
• These are the maps. This is were doing. These are the maps.
• I know it'll probably never happen. the map that they've laid out on the the map that they've laid out
• To add to her question, the maps were already drawn before they came to us.
• <00:26:15.400> were >> To add to her question, the maps were >> To add to her

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:24 Approval of September 18, 2025 Minutes: 00:02:03 Discussion on the Condemnation of Agricultural Land: 00:03:12 Discussion on the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative: 00:50:00 Adjournment: 01:19:10, 958, all

Summary: The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value. Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict. Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.

Transcript Highlights:

• I remember seeing a map of the counties on the number of veterans per county.
• Chair, panel, looking at this map here, is that just a map of the Water Authority?
• It’s not a map of the aquifer as well? Correct, because I think the aquifer is very large.
• Do you know if you guys are attached to that aquifer mapping study that they're trying to get off the
• But when I look at the flow and the map...

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• the<00:07:02.639> public<00:07:02.800> a<00:07:02.960> road<00:07:03.199> map
• <00:07:03.440> for want to give the public a road map for want to give the public a road map

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Number one, I don't have this map that you're talking about. Was there a handout that I missed?
• So, I'm pretty sure we're going to have to do it different than the maps I've seen before.
• Ryan Malcolm: Right, that's not the map I have. Mr. Canales: No, that's just an...

Bills: HB2065, HB2462, HB2621, HB3187, HB3539, HB3563, HB3726, HB4164, HB4207, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB4429, HB5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

Transcript Highlights:

• If that that's the right way to say that on this map, you'll see all the derelict vessels that we haven't
• Many of the vessels on this map on the West Coast were rendered derelict by this last year's hurricane
• And nearly half of the vessels on the map in our database.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Studied more, and the next time I passed map and compass.
• <04:27:37.279> Um, him on map and compass and stuff.
• Um, him on map and compass and stuff.
• of maps that we use.
• We put up the type of maps that we use.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If you look at a map, one of the things you can see pretty quickly is that I represent a pretty fair
• <03:12:26.600> and and also you know upkeeping maps and and also you know upkeeping maps and
• their Corridor plans including GIS maps their Corridor plans including GIS maps and<03:18:37.720
• When those maps are created, they not only get distributed to the dam safety program at DES, but also
• When those maps are created, they not only get distributed to the dam safety program at DES, but also

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed scheduling and notice for upcoming executive sessions on a larger slate of bills, including plans to take up eight bills in the morning and possibly the last three bills in the afternoon, with caucus time provided if needed. The chair emphasized advance notice, publication, and flexibility if more bills are added later. The hearing then opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and proceeded to HB 568, a bill allowing local planning boards to request water supply studies for subdivisions to ensure water adequacy as housing density increases. Representative Kat McGee, the prime sponsor, said HB 568 was developed after constituent concerns about private wells being affected by nearby development. She described the bill as narrowly tailored, non-mandatory, and intended to preserve local control while clarifying that planning boards may request studies under local regulations. She noted bipartisan support, an exclusion for community water systems and larger groundwater withdrawals regulated elsewhere, and said the bill would help prevent water shortages and related problems for new and existing homes. Questions from members focused on whether the bill should specify that it applies to subdivisions of four or more lots, since that language had been in an earlier version. Testimony on HB 568 was mixed. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors opposed the bill, arguing it lacked a definition of “water supply study,” could lead to expensive hydrology studies, and might raise housing costs; he suggested more work with DES or a study committee. DES administrator Brandon Kernin said the department had worked from a 2010 groundwater commission report, that such problems arise only intermittently in certain areas, and that the bill would make explicit local authority to adopt such ordinances. He also said DES data and homeowner surveys can help identify problem areas and that more robust wells could be considered in the long term. The committee noted 10 online submissions in favor and 3 opposed, plus blue-sheet testimony of 2 in favor and 1 neutral, and then closed the hearing on HB 568. The committee immediately opened HB 582, a bill on safety requirements for operation of personal watercraft. Representative Darby, the sponsor, said the bill responds to the speed and maneuverability of modern personal watercraft, which he described as more like motorcycles on water than traditional boats, and cited a fatal accident on Lake Monomonac as an example of the risks. He said the bill is not intended to restrict ordinary recreation or wake surfing, but to update safety standards for a newer class of larger, quieter three-person PWCs. The hearing began with Darby’s presentation, and no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• And there's a map in here that shows the numbers by county.
• This map is really limited because it's only showing victim-serving agencies.
• And I think that's the purpose of this map: showing that a lot is being done.
• One more thing about the map: this is just the last school year, so 2025-2026.
• Because really, all those folks on the map were limited by capacity.

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And many of those towns, I'm looking at the map, and there's an excellent map and a lot of analysis that
• And many of those towns, I'm looking at the map, and there's an excellent map and a lot of analysis that
• And many of those towns, I'm looking at the map, and there's an excellent map and a lot of analysis that
• And many of those towns, I'm looking at the map, and there's an excellent map and a lot of analysis that
• And many of those towns, I'm looking at the map, and there's an excellent map and a lot of analysis that

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There should be two maps, Mr. Chairman. >> I don't know how to read those. >> I know.
• that shows a 30 point the one on the map that shows a 30 point 31.1 31.1 31.1 that<01:19:04.000>
• I was just wondering, you know, it's not outlined really on a map, but how far does the Life Resource
• , but how far does the really on a map, but how far does the life<01:24:12.639> resource<01:24
• <01:24:43.360> there parcels that you see on the map there parcels that you see on the map

Bills: HB0026, HB0042, HB0067, HB0069

Keywords: tribal governments, vehicle registration, exemption, license plates, Wind River Indian Reservation, vehicle, accident, duty to stop, felony, personal injury, death, veterans property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, military tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, active duty, reserve members, surviving spouse, surviving parent

Transcript Highlights:

• And there's a number nine right there on the map that should have been provided.
• <00:14:30.320> that<00:14:30.560> should nine right there on the map that should nine
• right there on the map that should have<00:14:30.800> been<00:14:30.959> provided.
• And if you look at the map, you'll see there's a big gap between Highway 65 and Blaine and Highway 61
• And if you look at the map, you'll see there's a big gap between Highway 65 and Blaine and Highway 61

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• wood here in the Northeast Metro my map wood here in the Northeast Metro my favorite<00:04:40.520>
• Just wanted to give you a road map for the day.
• Here on the map on the right, you can see the discovery site, which is located southwest of Babbit.
• So you can kind of see on the map there, to the right of the U.S. and Minnesota, you can see that in
• the Midcontinent Rift there and the map the Midcontinent Rift there and you<00:12:53.480> can

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• GROUP TIER 1 INSTRUCTION CRITICAL THINKING IN K-3 WRITING AND HIGH-FREQUENCY WORDS AND ORTHOGRAPHIC MAPPING
• SO CERTAINLY IN THE NORTH WHERE YOU SEE LESS RAISED SCHOOLS ON THE MAP THERE ARE FEWER SRLD'S WHO ARE
• JUST A QUICK QUESTION BECAUSE THIS MAP IS INTERESTING.
• Bennaroch: I KEEP LOOKING AT THE MAP. WE HAVE MIAMI-DADE, HILLSBORO, PORK, PALM BEACH, ORANGE.

Transcript Highlights:

• So again, we've got a map that kind of shows the 23 agencies.
• again,<00:15:07.120> we've<00:15:07.279> got<00:15:07.440> a<00:15:07.600> map
• So again, we've got a map that provide.
• So again, we've got a map that kind<00:15:08.160> of<00:15:08.240> shows<00:15:09.040><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy met for a public hearing and presentation on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). After approving the minutes, members heard from Shannon Hall of the Department for Community Based Services and Rick Baker of Community Action Kentucky, who explained that LIHEAP is a 100% federally funded block grant used in Kentucky to help low-income households pay home energy bills, prevent utility disconnects, and support weatherization and crisis assistance. Hall outlined the program’s income eligibility limits, the fact that payments go directly to vendors or utilities rather than households, and the program’s funding levels, including $43.4 million spent in federal fiscal year 2025 and an anticipated $58 million for federal fiscal year 2026. The presenters described LIHEAP’s main components: fall and spring subsidy programs, winter crisis assistance, and weatherization. They gave participation figures for recent program cycles, including tens of thousands of households served in each component, and explained that weatherization prioritizes elderly, disabled, households with children, and high-energy-burden homes. They also noted that weatherization is carried out in partnership with the Kentucky Housing Corporation and includes repairs and efficiency measures such as insulation, air sealing, and safety checks. Rick Baker described Community Action Kentucky’s role as the statewide administrator through 23 local community action agencies, emphasizing their presence in all 120 counties and their local board structure. Members praised Baker’s long service and the program’s importance for families facing high energy costs, especially in coalfield areas. One member asked for clarification on a slide reference to “Assurance 16,” but the transcript cuts off before the answer is completed. No votes or other committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• And every 56 days, we have to update maps.
• And every 56 days, we have to update maps. It's critical. Obviously, this isn't just the mansion.
• allows the public to search Solaris in a variety of ways, including selecting parcels or facilities on a map
• allows the public to search Solaris in a variety of ways, including selecting parcels or facilities on a map

Summary: The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee reviewed several agency rules and objections under Chapter 120. First, the committee revisited prior objections to Agency for Health Care Administration rules containing sunset provisions. AHCA’s general counsel said the agency amended 26 of the objected rules but declined to amend five others, arguing sunset provisions are lawful, are not themselves rules, and were consistent with a 2019 gubernatorial directive. Committee members questioned that position, especially for licensing and certificate-of-need rules, and urged the agency to consider legislative changes; no formal action was taken on that item during the discussion. The committee then considered an objection to Department of Management Services Rule 60G-1.001 defining the Governor’s Mansion grounds. Committee staff argued the rule is vague and improperly refers to future land acquisitions without updating the rule since 1998. DMS defended the rule as a general definition tied to publicly recorded property and a master lease, but said it would not object if the Legislature chose to codify the definition in statute. After discussion, the committee voted to file the objection. Members also received informational updates from the Department of Environmental Protection on the Solaris state lands inventory system, and from the Florida Gaming Control Commission on its response to the Tampa Bay Downs unadopted-rule litigation, in which the commission said it has stopped relying on the prior tax interpretation and will not promulgate a rule on that issue. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation said it would remove an unsupported cigar wholesale dealer permit reference, repeal an obsolete excise-tax deduction rule, and amend penalty guidelines and an affirmation in its alcohol, beverage, and tobacco rules. Finally, the Division of Administrative Hearings’ interim director discussed case-processing times, possible changes to ALJ status, and whether the Florida Rules of Evidence should apply in administrative proceedings, emphasizing the need to weigh costs, independence, and impacts on pro se litigants. The chair noted this was likely the committee’s final meeting of the year.

Transcript Highlights:

• on to uh what the field great um and map on to uh what the field tells<00:14:25.360> us<00:14
• So we see this p this road map as well.
• And that really directly maps onto children's outcomes. We know that that makes a difference.
• And that really directly maps teachers.
• And that really directly maps onto<00:55:42.480> children's<00:55:42.880> outcomes.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• publish things that effectively give a publish things that effectively give a road<00:03:39.599> map
• > a<00:03:41.120> vector<00:03:41.439> of<00:03:41.879> compromise road map
• to uh a vector of compromise road map to uh a vector of compromise the<00:03:43.040> cyber<00
• sure she'll come up and she can talk for herself—is that she found this to be a really helpful road map
• Thanks so much for being here today.” road map and all of those pieces um one road map and all of those

Bills: HF1060, HF1062

Keywords: sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration