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• We want replacing the cooling tower.
• We want replacing the cooling tower.
• So that’s it. renovations and uh replacement of some renovations and uh replacement of some some<00:23
• Replacing the arena's revenue flow.
• It it replaces water foul hunting.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:09 Approval of Minutes 00:01:10 Welcome New Members 00:01:26 Information Items 00:01:49 COT Special Report 00:02:38 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:07:41 A. Department of Military Affairs 00:08:07 B. Department of Veterans’ Affairs 00:20:34 C. Kentucky Infrastructure Authority 00:25:54 D. Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet 00:35:05 E. Transportation Cabinet 00:55:53, 958, all

Summary: The Capital Planning Advisory Board met with a quorum, approved the May 21 minutes, and welcomed a new executive branch member, Secretary Keith Jackson of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The board also received two informational items: agency responses to prior questions and amendments made to capital plans after the last meeting. It then heard the Commonwealth Office of Technology’s report on executive branch IT capital project scoring, which reviewed 16 IT requests totaling about $330.5 million. COOT said projects were ranked through an independent panel using standardized criteria focused on feasibility, statewide alignment, readiness, impact, and risk; the CIO recommended moving an enterprise application and artificial intelligence inventory system from rank 11 to rank 4 because of its enterprise-wide impact and connection to Senate Bill 4. The Department of Military Affairs presented its capital plan, describing 43 million in projects for the current period and 13 projects totaling $65 million for 2026–2028, with most funding coming from federal sources and restricted agency funds and no general fund request in the latter period. Its projects included maintenance pool adjustments, a statewide Army master plan, the Somerset readiness center, Shelbyville and Ashland armories, a future home for the Kentucky Army National Guard band, and other facility upgrades. Members asked about the Somerset project’s cost growth and federal delay; the department said the project remains in conceptual design, is awaiting federal MILCON action, and would require a state match of about $9.8 million against $29.6 million federal funding if it is approved. Members also asked about staffing levels, and the department said state employee and Title 32 numbers have been relatively steady, while technician positions have declined. The Department of Veterans Affairs outlined seven projects for 2026–2028, led by a Radcliff Veterans Center HVAC replacement that needs an estimated additional $16 million to finish phase two after phase one was already funded. Other requests included a maintenance pool increase, renovations and exterior upgrades at Eastern and Western Kentucky veterans facilities, a cooling tower replacement at Thompson Hood, and parking lot and lighting improvements. The department said some projects were already in the six-year plan and that the Radcliff phase two could be bid in June 2026 if funded. Members confirmed that a columbarium wall project at Grayson is federally funded. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented its six-year capital plan, citing more than $3 billion in loan commitments since 1988 and over $5 billion in supported infrastructure projects. KIA requested $298.439 million in the first biennium, including $27.742 million in state match for federal clean water and drinking water revolving funds, $25 million for its state Infrastructure Revolving Fund, $185.697 million in federal capitalization grants, and $30 million in leverage bond authorization for each year of the two federally assisted loan programs. Members asked about drinking-water quality, and KIA said that function is handled by the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Water, not KIA. KIA also said its loan rates currently range from 0.5% to 2.25%, averaging just under 1%, and that its revolving loan programs have had no defaults. The Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet began its presentation at the end of the transcript, with staff identifying themselves, but no project details or board action from that presentation were included in the excerpt.

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• consistent with the efforts to utilize consistent with the efforts to utilize this<00:08:22.720>
• <00:47:53.559> the electricity by giving utilities the electricity by giving utilities the
• So, for only pay, essentially, if a utility wants to say replace a coal plant with, you know, 8,750 megawatts
• an asset is in operation the utility an asset is in operation the utility pays<00:52:59.799>
• <00:53:46.200> a<00:53:46.319> coal if a utility wants to say replace a coal if a utility

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• . replacement. replacement.
• out for lead service line replacements. out for lead service line replacements.
• . replacements. replacements.
• replacing those lines at. replacing those lines at. >> Okay. >> Okay.
• service line replacement. service line replacement.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and utilize the existing procurement processes wherever possible.
• Utilizing existing staff and resources versus creating whole new regulatory bodies.
• utilizing AI to fill that gap.
• Because my assumption is, no, we will replace certain jobs, but... ...is no, we will replace certain
• Bad actors accountable for utilizing AI to run afoul of the laws.

Bills: HB2452, HB2592

Keywords: comprehensive plans, county governance, data centers, zoning, state regulations, land use, energy production, infrastructure, environmental impact, artificial intelligence, government regulation, innovation, procurement, administrative burdens, 1182, all

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• It aims to streamline utility relocation for public road and railroad corridor projects, ensures utility
• Utility coordination would require utility owners to submit relocation schedules within a specific time
• The aims to streamline utility relocation for public road and railroad quarter projects, ensures utility
• Utility coordination would require utility owners to submit relocation schedules within a specific time
• That means replacing the roofs and replacing the pipes.

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and advanced several bills, with the most extensive discussion centered on condominium issues, gambling enforcement, and public safety. CS/SB 592 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program was amended to clarify the three-story eligibility threshold and to add sliding glass door wind-driven rain mitigation devices as an eligible improvement. A late-filed amendment to appropriate $500 million for the program failed on a 3-4 roll call vote, and the bill was then reported favorably. Members also took up CS/SB 1742, a broad condominium and cooperative association reform bill, which would give associations more flexibility on reserves after milestone inspections, require substitute budgets over certain spending increases, improve disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, expand data collection, and extend some disclosure rescission periods; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 622 on pari-mutuel permit leasing, as amended to allow leasing to same-class permit holders or Hialeah permit holders and to make related wagering licenses discretionary rather than automatic. SB 1404 on illegal gambling was reported favorably after amendments allowing veterans organizations to seek declaratory rulings on machine compliance and adding ethics/revolving-door restrictions for Gaming Commission personnel; a late amendment concerning a Miami casino property was withdrawn. Testimony on that bill came from prosecutors, the Gaming Control Commission, veterans groups, and amusement machine operators, with supporters emphasizing organized crime enforcement and opponents seeking clearer definitions and compliance guidance. On public safety and infrastructure, SB 1682 to include 911 dispatchers in the definition of first responder was reported favorably with strong support from dispatchers and committee members. SB 818 on utility relocation and SB 1228 on spring restoration were also reported favorably, with counties opposing the utility bill as a taxpayer cost shift. SB 948 on flood disclosures for rental properties and condominium sales/rentals was reported favorably after support from environmental and flood advocacy groups. The committee also heard SB 604 on residential pool safety requirements, but the chair temporarily postponed it after concerns were raised about how the inspection requirement would work in cash transactions and whether it would require permits or delay closings.

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• However, they're not utilized as language and culture teachers.
• Sometimes they are utilized as permanent substitutes and are never really actually teaching language
• So rather than contracting the work out, what do we have in PED that we can already utilize?
• Moving into teacher competencies, the proposed rule would replace all teacher competencies and replace
• I think I mentioned that we're not in a huge hurry to replace Natasha or put...

Keywords: 996, all

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• These are meant to replace septic systems.
• So now we have a homeowner and the utility.
• Why would the vendor contract with the utility contractor, or the utility contract with a vendor to install
• So it could be a Representative Connelly: different from utility to utility, the rules or regulations
• They were first utilized by the EPA in 2019.

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• <00:05:07.280> their<00:05:07.759> senior<00:05:08.320> experts replacing their
• senior experts replacing their senior experts uh<00:05:10.160> but<00:05:10.400> they<00
• <00:13:23.040> them um a company might you know replace them um a company might you know replace
• First, we utilized um the gold standard First, we utilized um the gold standard uh<00:13:51.600> global
• Um, just wondering replaced as quickly.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Now I am a disabled veteran and then eventually I was hired and I utilize a similar practice.
• Also, we're going to replace line 118 through 119 on page five with the following.
• <00:04:14.640> Um<00:04:15.040> so and I utilize a similar practice.
• Um so and I utilize a similar practice.
• Also, um we're going to replace package.

Bills: HB292, HB307, SB33, HB292, HB307, SB33

Keywords: economic development, incentives, transparency, compliance, Alabama Jobs Act, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, public interest, criminal justice, SB33, marriage, premarital class, conflict resolution, marriage license reform, probate judge, Administrative Office of Courts, AOC, domestic violence, intimate partner violence

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• What is it needs to be replaced?
• What is it needs to be replaced?
• The utilities or What is it needs to be replaced?
• Thanks, Sasha. by utilities and non-utilities that want by utilities and non-utilities that want to<01
• 03.040> utilities investorowned and cooperative utilities investorowned and cooperative utilities

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• 19.759> pool we can utilize the state's bonding pool we can utilize the state's bonding pool to
• <00:27:35.520> and process that could be utilized here. and process that could be utilized
• you what did you replace? you what did you replace?
• <00:45:08.240> Replace.<00:45:08.720> It's >> Replace. There you go.
• Replace. It's >> Replace. There you go. Replace.

Bills: SJ0001, SF0017

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

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• We are utilizing these funds actively.
• Probably best to utilize it and leave it as is.
• <04:23:29.920> but touch on the um utilities but touch on the um utilities but essentially
• <04:39:57.680> the learned the drive they replace the learned the drive they replace the plates
• so that that was the goal of utilizing so that that was the goal of utilizing SMS<05:43:43.920><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining how agencies assess facility needs, rank projects, and submit requests to the governor’s office. DAS described its Plant and Property division, which maintains 96 state buildings, and Public Works, which develops detailed cost estimates for selected projects. Officials said the governor’s office has traditionally narrowed requests into priority tiers, but this year all projects were estimated, creating more work and less detail. They also emphasized that the capital budget book functions as legislative intent and can be binding on how approved funds are used. On the substance of the request, DAS highlighted several priorities: continued funding for the state ERP system upgrade to the cloud, with about $5 million requested for sustainability and related Treasury functions; emergency fund and annex renovation work; a sprinkler replacement at DMV; and elevator repairs at the main building. Karen Rocky also identified maintenance projects that rose in priority after a facility condition assessment, including HVAC work for Portsmouth Circuit Court and Coos County Courthouse, boilers and controls for Carroll County and Lebanon Circuit Court, brick repointing at the main building and annex, window replacement at Spalding, and Brown building elevator replacement. Officials noted that the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and no projects for the Bureau of Court Facilities. The committee also discussed lapses and reprogramming of prior appropriations. DAS said the first eight projects approved in 2023 remain under construction and should be extended, while many 2021 projects are delayed because of ARPA-related workload and broader construction backlogs. Members reviewed a 2019 project list and agreed to lapse project number 49, the Spalding roof project, with about $81,000 remaining. DAS also said some small 2019 balances, including courthouse generators, a boiler, cooling and controls, roof and exterior repairs, and the State House Annex elevator, could be redirected through Capital Budget Overview toward the Hillsboro County South Cell Block project. The hearing ended with questions about project schedules, ARPA deadlines, and the division of authority between DoIT and DAS for the ERP system.

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• So a utility-scale solar farm that utilizes Canadian Solar equipment as part of their supply chain would
• We're utilizing this attestation process.
• It's varied for utilities in particular.
• I'm the Chief Executive for the Public Utility Counsel for the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
• that extended to water utilities.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It allows us to utilize technology.
• We will not replace the human element.
• It allows us to utilize technology.
• We will not replace the human element.
• We are not going to replace the next, but we are not going to replace agents or insurance people.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in emergency management and related public-safety applications. The panel included the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the University of Florida, and Florida International University. FDEM described current uses of AI for invoice anomaly detection, automated situation report drafting, and data synthesis in WebEOC, emphasizing that AI is used to speed analysis and improve efficiency but not to replace human decision-making. The agency also said counties retain access through backup communications such as Starlink and generators, and that WebEOC provides shared visibility, archived documentation, and a common operating picture across all 67 counties. University of Florida representatives highlighted Beacon, an AI-enabled public safety audio service developed with FDEM and public media partners to distribute official alerts across multiple platforms, including mobile devices and digital streams. UF IFAS described a geospatial AI “Gaia bot” that turns satellite data into natural-language answers and maps for crop damage assessment and flood-risk mapping, with a focus on making complex Earth-observation data more accessible to growers and policymakers. FIU presented AI models that predict water levels and flood mitigation settings much faster than traditional simulation tools, with comparable or better accuracy, and said the work includes explainability features and broader research on compound flooding. Members asked extensive questions about storm surge, hallucinations, whether generative AI or large language models were being used, data vetting, and hardware needs. The witnesses repeatedly stressed that their systems are not autonomous, that human review remains central, and that the models used are primarily data-driven predictive tools rather than chatbot-style generative AI. The meeting ended with thanks to the panelists and an announcement that the committee’s policy chief was leaving for another position. Representative Mooney then moved that the committee rise, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Peter for replacing the water, St.
• <00:15:47.519> of demolition and replacement of demolition and replacement of administrative
• Nearly all the building systems need total replacement.
• building systems need total replacement. building systems need total replacement.
• <00:37:24.240> by emergency response and it's utilized by emergency response and it's utilized

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• cost but it doesn't impact utilization. cost but it doesn't impact utilization.
• provide some wage uh replacement for. provide some wage uh replacement for.
• Um so I I uh income replaced.
• wage replacement. wage replacement.
• <02:34:26.479> And replacement employment. And replacement employment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Cams and being able to utilize that for additional, excuse me, eyes on the road.
• We worked with them on a project that involved some fiber replacement.
• I am constantly utilizing your cameras, and so are many people in our state. Mr.
• The AI dash cams we utilize today have made tremendous impacts where we've deployed them.
• And having to replace it every five years, we do not come back and ask for more fees.

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• and um so there's a and utilities and um so there's a utility<00:15:19.720> allowance<00:15:20.120
• , and we replaced the building electrical panels.
• <00:18:35.200> those 2014 we used the money to replace those 2014 we used the money to replace
• replace those you know at least you replace those you know at least you wouldn't<00:46:58.160> any
• <01:13:29.120> that short program and we've utilized that short program and we've utilized

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention heard presentations focused on public housing and related funding needs, with testimony from Minnesota NAHRO and several local housing authorities. Melissa Taphorn described the role of housing authorities statewide, including public housing, vouchers, CDBG/HOME funds, Bridges, and HEAT, and emphasized that public housing serves over 36,000 low-income Minnesotans, many of whom are seniors, people with disabilities, or children. She said federal operating and capital funds are insufficient, creating deferred maintenance backlogs, and noted that Minnesota’s public housing capital needs over a five-year period were about $500 million, with nearly $200 million unmet. She also discussed federal uncertainty, including a recent HUD funding freeze notice, possible changes to fair housing requirements, RAD repositioning options, and Build America, Buy America costs. Committee members asked about tenant rent calculations and the populations served. Testimony clarified that public housing residents generally pay 30% of monthly income, with utility allowances factored in, and that the average tenant rent in Minnesota is about $399. Members also heard that about 65% of public housing households are seniors or people with disabilities, while about 35% are families. The committee then heard examples of how state POP grants have been used to preserve public housing stock. Kurt Kina of the Red Wing HRA described multiple POP-funded projects that replaced windows, upgraded heating and cooling, and modernized electrical systems in a 100-resident high-rise, saying the work was essential to keep the building viable. Louise Siba of the St. Paul PHA testified that St. Paul’s authority serves nearly 22,000 people through more than 4,200 public housing units and over 5,200 vouchers, with most townhomes and high-rises serving elderly or disabled residents. She said St. Paul PHA has received nearly $16 million in POP funding since 2012, including about $8.5 million last year, and that those funds enabled major life-safety and modernization projects such as the Denan Terrace renovation and boiler, plumbing, and interior upgrades in high-rises. Jill Keers of the Duluth HRA described a broader set of housing programs, including vouchers, rehab loans, emergency repair funds, construction training, and development. She said Duluth HRA is adding 128 housing units between 2023 and 2025, including mixed-income rentals, senior housing, and family townhomes, and stressed that state investment through POP and other programs is necessary to keep housing affordable and safe.

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• ,<00:03:53.040> road to things like utilities, road to things like utilities, road alignment
• . uh replacement of their HVAC system. uh replacement of windows,<00:36:26.359> roofs<00:36:27.359
• <00:43:55.839> Advanced<00:43:56.240> Metering Utilities Advanced Metering Utilities Advanced
• Rochester Public Utilities is the largest municipal utility in the... Mr.
• McCulla said Rochester Public Utilities is the largest municipal utility in the state of Minnesota, and

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• Utility affordability is going to be so important moving forward.
• Utility affordability is going to be so important moving forward.
• It's based off of your utility.
• Thomas Gleason, Chairman, Public Utility Commission of Texas.
• CenterPoint, but all the utilities understand that.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Nominations held its final nomination hearing of the session and considered three nominees: J.B. Goodwin for the Texas Real Estate Commission, Courtney Yaltman for the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and Thomas Gleason as PUC chairman. Goodwin described his long career in real estate and charitable work, and senators questioned him extensively about the Real Estate Commission’s self-directed, semi-independent status, housing affordability, institutional homebuyers, property insurance costs, disclosure issues, and the Burnett v. National Association of Realtors case. Yaltman and Gleason were questioned about PUC oversight of ERCOT, post-Winter Storm Uri reforms, utility resilience and vegetation management after Hurricane Beryl, water and telecommunications oversight, staffing and transparency, and rising infrastructure and utility costs. Much of the discussion focused on housing and utility affordability, with several senators urging the nominees to keep consumer protection and public trust at the forefront. Goodwin said housing affordability and large-scale investment purchases were not within the Real Estate Commission’s direct purview, though he supported further study. Yaltman and Gleason said the PUC had increased oversight of ERCOT, improved communication and accountability with utilities, and was working on resiliency plans, rate-setting issues, and infrastructure planning while trying to avoid overburdening ratepayers. The committee first voted to favorably report nominees left pending from the May 5 agenda by a 6-0 roll call vote. After public testimony was opened and closed, the committee then voted on the nominees heard that day and favorably recommended all three to the full Senate for confirmation by a 7-0 vote. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.