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• The P5 resolution is laid on the table. Next, I will move the P6 resolution. Mr. Squa, Ms.
• The P5 resolution is laid on the table. Next, I will move the P6 resolution. Mr. Squa, Ms.
• The P5 resolution is laid on the table. Next, I will move the P6 resolution. Mr. Squa, Ms.
• The P6 resolution is adopted. I move the R1 resolution. Mr. Squa, Ms.
• The motion prevails, and the R6 resolution is adopted. The R7 resolution is next.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of annual housekeeping resolutions governing House operations and member/staff policies. The committee heard brief explanations from House Controller Pete Squa and HR Director Kelly Knight on each item, including the 2025 P1 service award policy, donated time policy, compensatory time and time card policy, interim/per diem classification, legal fees policy, staff photo/digital image fees, chaplain compensation, leadership compensation, member expense reimbursement, member stationery allocation, postage and digital constituent communications, member communication reimbursement, alcohol consumption policy, remote work policy, drug use policy, and the high school page/internship program reimbursement policy. Most resolutions were adopted without controversy, often with only minor clarifications or no changes from prior years. Notable changes included clarifying donated time limits, refining compensatory time language, updating leadership compensation positions to reflect the new organization, adding a Greater Minnesota mileage option in the member expense reimbursement policy, removing obsolete long-distance reimbursement language from member communication reimbursements, updating the alcohol policy location reference to the Centennial Office Building, and increasing high school page reimbursement from $10 to $15 per day. The committee also noted the House roster staff roster is on file with the controller as required by House Rule 8.20. Two items were set aside for further review: the P5 legal fees resolution was tabled after members raised questions about prior use of the policy and whether the language should be revised in light of past circumstances, and the R5 postage/digital constituent communications resolution was also tabled after Representative Schultz proposed allowing members to choose either 100% digital communications or a 70% digital/30% postage split. The R9 drug use policy was likewise tabled after Representative Engen asked whether changes in state marijuana law affected the policy. All other resolutions brought to a vote were approved and adopted, and the committee then adjourned.

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• resolution 10, resolution Senate resolution 10, resolution adjourning<00:16:26.480> the<00:16
• <00:27:08.480> Resolution Senate resolution 14. Resolution Senate resolution 14.
• :27:52.159> resolution Wise, Senate Resolution 18, resolution Wise, Senate Resolution 18, resolution
• > resolution Senate Resolution Three, a resolution Senate Resolution Three, a resolution extending

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Senate convened for the opening of the 2026 regular session with an invocation and pledge, then administered the oath of office to Senator-elect Gary Clemens of Jefferson 37. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 1, establishing the 2026 Senate membership, and declared a quorum present with 36 members. The absent senators were excused, and the journal from March 28, 2025 was approved. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 2, which set the rules of procedure for the 2026 session. The rule changes included moving certain resolutions and announcements, removing the 12-member limit on standing committees, shifting administrative regulation jurisdiction, eliminating hard-copy posting and bill-printing requirements in favor of electronic versions, allowing same-day action on conference reports, striking COVID-era remote voting language, tightening floor privilege and lobbying access rules for the temporary chambers, and repealing vote-pairing language. Democratic leadership also reported a change in majority whip, naming the senator from Jefferson 19 after the former whip resigned. The clerk reported a large number of newly filed measures, including memorial resolutions, policy resolutions, and bills on topics such as safe room rebates, trauma center coverage, planning commission membership, paid maternity leave for state employees, veterans benefits, wages, CASA, podiatry, mushrooms, motor vehicle operation, schools, city government, music therapy, dual credit scholarships, geoengineering, educational discrimination, cremation, solid waste, motor vehicle commission, economic infrastructure, recovery residences, property transfer at death, oaths, and an Article V convention term-limits resolution. Senate Resolution 3, inviting Frankfurt-area pastors to open sessions with prayer, was adopted. Members also announced an ethics training for the next day and a reception for Senator Clemens. The Senate then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting date announced by the chair.

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• resolution.

Keywords: legislation, testimonies, committee meeting, public interest, bills

Summary: The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.

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• the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• resolution H.R.
• Following resolution. The clerk will read the resolution.
• resolution.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Resolution 297, resolution Senate Resolution 297, resolution asserting<01:25:36.480> the<01:25
• resolution Senate Resolution 293, a resolution Senate Resolution 293, a resolution adjourning
• Resolution 112, Senate Resolution 128, Senate Resolution 141, Senate Resolution 144, Senate Resolution
• Resolution 184, Senate Resolution 189, Senate Resolution 191, Senate Resolution 198, Senate Resolution
• Resolution 292, Senate Resolution 298, Senate Resolution 299, Senate Resolution 302, and Senate Resolution

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• Following resolution, the Clerk will read the resolution.
• So the resolution addresses a Resolution asking us to concur. Yes.
• Resolution. The clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Resolution adopted. The motion is agreed to. Resolution adopted.
• We have two resolutions and then commending memorial resolutions category.
• The Senate resolution has agreed to. The Senate resolution is agreed to.
• And the next and last resolution in this category is Senate Joint Resolution 140.
• The clerk will report a resolution: House Resolution number 483.

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• I move adoption of resolution 135. resolution. The chair hears none.
• The resolution is adopted. � The Chair lays out the following resolution.
• Following resolution, the Secretary will read the resolution.
• Resolution is adopted.
• resolution.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• Um, so this is a good resolution.
• resolation resolution might encourage resolation resolution might encourage HDA<00:02:22.959>
• This resolution is what my trouble with this resolution is: urging the state and the county's other agency
• And we're building up our plant quarantine This resolution is what my trouble with this resolution is
• :09:26.800> doesn't obviously this resolution doesn't obviously this resolution doesn't mandate

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint AEN-HRE hearing focused on HCR 130, HD1, which urges increased and sustained funding for the island invasive species committees and the Hawaii Ant Lab within the University of Hawaii’s Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit. The Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent and noted that ISC funding flows through the Hawaii Invasive Species Council budget item via DLNR, while also describing ongoing collaboration with DLNR and efforts to support ant control work. Testifiers from CAPS, the University of Hawaii, the Oahu Invasive Species Committee, and CARES all supported the resolution, emphasizing that invasive species work is underfunded, that the island committees and Hawaii Ant Lab do critical control, research, outreach, and eradication work, and that sustained resources are needed to plan effectively and respond to priority pests such as little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, and coqui frog. A lengthy exchange followed over whether the resolution was meaningful, since it would be urging the state to fund work the Legislature itself controls. Several members argued that a resolution alone has no legal effect and that funding should come through bills and appropriations instead. In response, the Department of Agriculture said its top biosecurity needs are personnel and chemicals, and noted it is building up its plant quarantine and plant pest control divisions with prior funding and HB 427. Oahu Invasive Species Committee representatives said they rely heavily on Hawaii Invasive Species Council grants, have limited soft funding, and need more stable resources; they also pointed to annual reports and prior testimony as documentation of their work. After a brief recess, the chairs announced they would pass the resolution with amendments to make it more relevant. The amendments changed the title and text to urge the counties, Congress, and other relevant agencies—not the state alone—to provide increased and sustained funding, and added language urging all of those bodies to seek federal grants. The AEN committee then voted to pass HCR 130, HD1, as amended, and the HRE committee also voted to pass it with amendments. The motion was adopted in both committees.

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• 75, and House Joint Resolution 75, and House Joint Resolution<00:54:31.160> 76 Resolution 76
• President, Senate Resolution Resolution Resolution 148. 148. 148.
• c> resolution Senate Resolution 88, a resolution Senate Resolution 88, a resolution recognizing<01
• > uh<01:00:26.720> by Resolution Senate Resolution 108 uh by Resolution Senate Resolution
• resolution Senate Resolution 108, a resolution Senate Resolution 108, a resolution adjourning

Keywords: 958, all

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.

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• Resolution 23. Resolution 23.
• President to speak on the resolution. resolution. resolution.
• . resolution. resolution.
• :42.480> resolution >> Senate resolution 33, a resolution >> Senate resolution 33,
• Clerk, please report Senate Resolution 22 by title. >> Senate Resolution 22, a resolution >> Senate Resolution

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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• The clerk, Court of Resolution. The moral resolutions laid on the Speaker's table.
• Clerk will report the resolution. House Resolution 2142, commending Child's Family Orchards.
• More resolutions, the four of them that are pulled up, page three: House Resolution 2114, House Resolution
• The resolutions are agreed to.
• The resolutions are agreed to.

Keywords: June 22, 2026 - Special Session 1, 976, house, all

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• resolutions, Mr. Clerk. resolutions, Mr. Clerk.
• Senate<00:11:15.600> resolution<00:11:16.440> 122, Senate resolution 122, Senate resolution
• Resolution 61. Resolution 61.
• Senate Resolution 123. Senate Resolution 123.
• Resolution 128, resolution Senate Resolution 128, resolution adjourning<01:12:02.960> the<01:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and excused absent members. The chamber received second readings of several bills and resolutions, including measures on ad valorem taxes, planning and zoning, tax-dollar restrictions, provisional medical licensing, Medicaid oversight, environmental regulations, municipal financial reporting, nuclear workforce development, and county law libraries. Committee reports advanced bills on economic development, education, judiciary, and veterans/public protection, and the body also received a list of newly filed bills and resolutions covering topics such as rural revitalization, athletics, SNAP eligibility, diaper tax exemption, domestic violence, middle school math, pedestrian bridges, constitutional amendments, education, and several honorary resolutions. The Senate then took up House Bill 314, which would reorganize the Kentucky Communications Network Authority (Kentucky Wired) by moving it under the Commonwealth Office of Technology, restructuring its board, and adding members representing cities and counties. Supporters said the bill was an administrative change, not a funding measure, intended to focus the network on students, teachers, and public users while awaiting an audit. Critics argued the project has been a costly taxpayer burden and called for stronger oversight. The bill passed final passage 32-6. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 157, which aligns Kentucky law with federal mortgage rules so that certain rate buy-down payments do not count against borrower fee caps, with supporters saying it would help housing affordability and reduce costs for borrowers. Senate Bill 214 also passed unanimously; it allows the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to accept non-federal funding for grants without routing those funds through the Department of Finance. The Senate later adopted several resolutions, including Senate Resolution 61 recognizing Links Incorporated Day, Senate Resolution 114 commemorating the 80th Southern Legislative Conference, and Senate Resolution 118 honoring Joseph H. Mattingly Jr. Additional remarks highlighted a Black History Celebration event and a lengthy floor speech criticizing the Kentucky Hospital Association’s reserves and urging investigation, followed by consideration of Senate Resolution 55 on Profound Autism Day in Kentucky.

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the Clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• The following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, Clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, Clerk will read the resolution.

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• A resolution.
• More resolutions, the four of them that are pulled up, page three: House Resolution 2114, House Resolution
• 2116, House Resolution 2136, and House Resolution 2137 are now before the body.
• The resolutions are agreed to.
• The resolutions are agreed to.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of memorial and commending resolutions out of order and in block. Members offered tributes to Colonel James T. O’Kelly for his Marine Corps service and later public service; to Taran Mehta and DeWan Anthony Stiegel, Jr.; to Noreen Torin for her long career in Central Virginia journalism; to Bernard L. Henderson, Jr. for extensive public and civic service; and to Child’s Family Orchards for growing a record-setting peach. Several additional memorial and commending resolutions were adopted in block, including newly added resolutions for Stephanie Daniel Myers and Lynn Kathleen McKay, among others. The chamber then considered the conference report on House Bill 30, the biennial state budget. Speakers praised staff and conferees for their work and noted provisions such as pay raises for teachers and state employees, infrastructure funding, a higher standard deduction, and a utility-related rebate issue. Some members criticized the budget as a large spending increase and argued it did not provide enough tax relief, while others supported it and emphasized keeping commitments to data center tax policy and adding co-ops to rebate efforts. After debate, the House adopted the conference report by a vote of 71 yeas to 22 nays. At the close of business, the House was informed that the calendar was complete, reminded about a constituent relationship management software survey, and then recessed pursuant to House Resolution 2069.

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• Speaker, I move the adoption of the resolution. Shall the resolution be agreed to?
• The resolution is agreed to.
• The resolution is agreed to. The clerk will report a resolution. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 252.
• They will be in the block as well: House Resolution 2053, House Resolution 2054, House Resolution 255
• , and House Resolution 260.

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Special Session 1, 976, house, all

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• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.
• Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution.