Transcript Highlights:

• Then he'll go right into the work plan overview, and we'll have a discussion of that as well.
• We plan to start the work plan discussion around 11:30.
• With that, I can go ahead into the work plan discussion. So, Representative, thank you.
• For the main draft of the work plan, I'll go over just the broader topics that this will discuss.
• The discussion at this moment. OK. Thank you.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• IS THERE DISCUSSION OR DEBATE ON THE MOTION? IF NOT PLEASE CALL THE ROLL >> SENATOR AVILA.
• IT WAS A VERY LIVELY DISCUSSION.
• IS THERE DEBATE OR DISCUSSION? IF NOT CALL THE ROLL. >> SENATOR AVILA. SENATOR BRADLEY.
• AND ALSO I APPRECIATE THE MOVEMENT BUT UWF AND THERE HAS BEEN DISCUSSION ABOUT IT.
• IS THERE DEBATE OR DISCUSSION? IF NOT CALL THE ROLL. >> SENATOR AVILA. SENATOR BRADLEY.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• THIS IS A DISCUSSION SIMPLY PREPARING FOR BUDGET CONFERENCE BUT THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE PASSED OF THEIR
• HAVING CONCLUDED DISCUSSION ABOUT THE BUDGET WE WILL MOVE INTO THE THIRD ITEM ON THE AGENDA, WHICH IS
• A DISCUSSION ABOUT HOPE FLORIDA.
• I HAVE CALLED A MEETING OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD FOR THIS THURSDAY AND WE WILL DISCUSS NEXT STEPS.
• >> HE DID. >> Chair: SECRETARY HATCH AROUND THE SAME TIME IN OCTOBER LAST YEAR, THERE WAS A DISCUSSION

Transcript Highlights:

• That may not sound like a huge difference when discussing a 2.9 billion dollar budget silo.
• I hope to work through these issues with your input and have great discussions with the Senate and chair
• Is this the time to do that or you want to discuss that later? I'd like to discuss those later.
• And if I remember correctly, that was some discussion about requiring the harbor pilot in Tampa to be
• We do have some concerns as we discussed yesterday with the sponsor.

Transcript Highlights:

• Otherwise, any discussion? Seeing none, Acting Vice Chair.
• I appreciate the discussion here. I would like to actually dive into this.
• Is there any discussion on STR 31 or SR 17? Seeing none, Vice Chair for the vote.
• There's no discussion.
• There's no discussion on that. Vice Chair for the last vote.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation and Culture heard a series of resolutions covering cultural preservation, civic education, dark-sky protection, Taiwan relations, aviation safety reporting, waterborne cargo subsidies, and Maui transportation planning. Testimony on the Hawaii Theatre resolutions (SCR 131/SR 110) came from the Hawaii Theatre Center in support, with a question about whether acquisition funding was in the current budget; the witness said he was not aware of any such funding. The state archivist strongly supported SCR 169/SR 138 on expanding public outreach and civic engagement, and a student testifier supported the measure while urging stronger language to include Indigenous culture and closer work with Native communities. On STR 12/SR 8 recognizing International Dark Sky Week, testimony emphasized light pollution’s effects on birds, marine life, human health, and astronomy, and suggested stronger lighting ordinances and possible dark-sky reserve efforts. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan received support from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, while STR 180/SR 150 on aviation safety reporting drew support from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters but opposition from the Department of Transportation, which said much of the requested information falls under FAA jurisdiction and would be voluntary at the state level. STR 150 on waterborne cargo subsidies was supported by DOT, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, with DOT asking that the working group be smaller to speed a report to the 2026 session. STR 37/SR 21 and STR 38/SR 22 on Kihei road planning drew support from the Kihei Community Association, which described severe congestion and safety concerns in South Maui. In decision-making, the committee advanced SCR 131/SR 110 on the Hawaii Theatre as introduced. SCR 169/SR 138 was advanced with amendments to address comments about Indigenous culture. STR 12/SR 8 on International Dark Sky Week was deferred for further discussion until the following Tuesday. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan was advanced with technical, non-substantive amendments. STR 180/SR 150 and STR 150 were both deferred to the same later decision-making date to allow further work on possible amendments and jurisdictional issues. STR 37/SR 21 was passed as introduced, and STR 38/SR 22 was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. In each vote taken, the measures were adopted without recorded opposition from the members present.

Transcript Highlights:

• Having a motion and a second, any discussion?
• Does it discuss that? ...does your legislation discuss the mechanism for selling the properties?
• Seeing no discussion, Madame Secretary, please call the roll.
• Seeing no discussion, Madame Secretary, please call the roll.
• Bill seeing no discussion, Madame Secretary, please call the roll.

Keywords: Consideration of SB 176 01:52 Consideration of SB 104 05:03 Consideration of SB 9 08:09 Consideration of SB 129 18:50 Consideration of SB 178 31:20, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and took up several Senate bills, adopting committee substitutes where offered. Senate Bill 176, relating to statutory committees within the Legislative Research Commission, was presented by Senator Matt Nunn as a cleanup and process-streamlining measure for appointments, vacancies, and appointing authorities. It passed the committee 15-0 with a title amendment. Senate Bill 104, presented by Senator Scott Maiden and the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority, would update deferred compensation law by adding a fiduciary standard, allowing less expensive liability insurance, making federal-law compliance self-correcting, and authorizing a self-directed brokerage account option. It passed 15-0 with favorable expression. Senate Bill 9, presented by Senator Jimmy Higdon, would change teacher retirement-related leave provisions, including up to 30 days of maternity leave, a 13-day annual rollover toward retirement, limits on using annual leave to increase retirement benefits, reporting requirements, and related cleanup provisions. After questions about maternity leave, district flexibility, and the actuarial cost of additional days, it passed 15-0 with favorable expression. Senate Bill 129, presented by Senator Rocky Adams and House sponsor Representative John Hudson, was described as a housing and redevelopment measure aimed at vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties in Louisville. Testimony focused on allowing qualified nonprofits to purchase certain tax-delinquent properties after a waiting period, along with provisions on density development, accessory dwelling units, urban development incentives, fire and code enforcement recovery, a Central Business District tax fix, and changes to binding elements. Members raised concerns about nonprofit qualifications, land bank overlap, and county clerk burden; the bill passed 13-1 with one pass and received a title amendment. Senate Bill 178, presented by Senator Mike Nemes, was a short reorganization bill to codify the transfer of the Department of Disability Determination Services Program from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Labor Cabinet. It passed 12-0. The committee then recorded additional votes and adjourned, with the chair thanking members and staff, noting it was likely the final meeting of the year.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, so we've moved this up for discussion. Let's go to the committee.
• I mean, it does sound like at least there is some discussion going on now.
• It seems like there should be a lot of discussions before the sunset.
• Stakeholders should be involved in those discussions. That's just my input.
• Thank you very much, Madam Chair and committee for the discussion.

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Had you discussed this with Representative Burkel prior to this? Mr.
• Chair, I did not discuss this with Representative Burkel.
• Had you discussed this with Representative Burkel prior to this? Mr.
• Chair, I did not discuss this with Representative Burkel.
• Representative Burkel said he did not discuss this with Representative Burkel.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• My plan is to first address two bills that need to be discussed. We will vote it out.
• I like Senator Johnson's discussion there.
• Individuals, as well as in health insurance, as was discussed last meeting.
• Yes, I am very interested in the discussion. I'm sorry that...
• We are on the bill for, again, some hypothetical reasons that I discussed with my members.

Bills: SB388 , SB455 , SB917 , SB925 , SB1006

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, do we have any discussion? Madam Chair, please proceed.
• Thank you for that question, or for the discussion.
• So I think he's just trying to streamline and simplify the process, but thank you for the discussion.
• Any other further discussion? Support this bill, agree with it. Okay. Any other further discussion?

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 1133, an emergency measure intended to streamline financial disclosure filings for certain candidates and officeholders. Staff explained that if a candidate has already filed the annual financial disclosure statement required for public officers, a separate candidate filing would not be required for that same year. Members discussed that the bill would reduce duplicate filings, especially for elected officials who currently may have to file both as a candidate and as an officeholder, while candidates would still file as normal in the election cycle. There was no public testimony or sponsor representative present, and no speakers on the record. Members asked clarifying questions about whether the change applied for one year or the full term, and staff indicated it applies only for that year. Several members expressed support, describing the current process as repetitive and unnecessary. The committee then moved the bill and approved it on a roll call vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present, with 2 absent. Senate Bill 1133 was reported out with a do pass recommendation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor say I. I. Those opposed? Nay.
• Any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor of the motion say I. I. Those opposed, nay.
• Is there any discussion?
• Is<00:01:57.520><c> there</c><00:01:57.680><c> any</c><00:01:57.920><c> discussion?
• Any other discussion? All those in favor say I. >> Those opposed, nay.

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any discussion? All in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. Aye.
• Any further discussion questions? Thank you. So you don't have pennies on your gift cards.
• Any further discussion questions? All those in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
• Is there any discussion? All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye.
• Is there any discussion? All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? Bill has...

Bills: HB1269 , HB2624

Committee: Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Keywords: pawnbroker, fees, interest rates, consumer protection, financial regulation, real estate transactions, nonprofit, land conservancies, unsolicited offers, property rights, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion to the minutes? Seeing none, all those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed.
• Any discussion to the calendar for the day? Any discussion to the calendar for the day?
• We are adjourned. discussion to the calendar for the discussion to the calendar for the day?

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:37:33.600><c> here</c> folks on third reader discussion here folks on third reader discussion
• </c> No more discussion. We we we believe it. No more discussion. We we we believe it.
• And I want to thank everyone for very civil discussion.
• And I want to thank everyone for very civil discussion.
• We have discussions. argue. We have discussions.

Keywords: House streaming session for Saturday, April 11, 2026, 957, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> the lawyers if you like can discuss the lawyers if you like can discuss exactly<01:03:29.440><c>
• </c><01:39:49.159><c> with</c> the board looks at that discusses with the board looks at that discusses
• </c><01:58:36.320><c> yet</c> amendment that we haven't discussed yet amendment that we haven't discussed
• I've heard some discussion about that is I've heard some discussion about that is to<02:12:07.000><c>
• </c><02:19:29.639><c> about</c> Spellbound by our discussion about Spellbound by our discussion about

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:03:21.480><c> or</c> would just ask that any uh discussion or would just ask that any uh discussion
• What we have been discussing and looking at are things at the associate and bachelor's level.
• So, we would like to have this discussion.
• So, we would like to have this discussion.
• The response was that both topics had already been discussed.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The committee opened by explaining it would work through a long list of interim topics one at a time and asked members to complete a selection form at the end. The first topic, long-term care, drew testimony from AARP Wyoming and the Wyoming Long-Term Care Association. AARP emphasized Wyoming’s aging population, the state’s roughly $200 million annual Medicaid spending on long-term care, and the need to examine whether more support for home-based care could reduce nursing home use and costs. The association agreed with supporting people at home as long as possible, but asked that any study also consider increased support for nursing homes and assisted living when home care is no longer feasible. Committee discussion also touched on adult day care and PACE-like services, with Mr. Laycock noting prior Department of Health discussion and limited adult day availability due to reimbursement concerns. The committee then heard proposals for neonatal intensive care unit family leave, expanded midwifery scope, and a modification to workers’ compensation law. The NICU leave idea, presented by the Wyoming Women’s Foundation, would explore leave options for families with premature infants in intensive care, potentially paid or unpaid, while considering business size and the burden on families who may need out-of-state care. The midwifery topic was framed as a way to address rural maternity and women’s health gaps by allowing midwives to practice to the full extent of their training. On workers’ compensation, the Wyoming Association of Municipalities sought to classify dispatch personnel as first responders so they could receive mental health coverage under workers’ compensation; the Department of Workforce Services explained that current law covers dispatchers under workers’ compensation generally, but the first responder mental health provision added in 2018 applies to law enforcement and firefighters and does not currently include dispatchers. Other topics included problematic gaming and program funding, breast cancer diagnostic and supplemental exams, prescription drug coverage for advanced metastatic cancer, SNAP education, behavioral health workforce clinical training site shortages, CPR in schools, and broader midwifery oversight. The behavioral health workforce proposal, brought by a WICHE commissioner, focused on increasing psychology internship slots in Wyoming, noting that the state currently has only three and that expanding placements could improve recruitment and retention. The CPR in schools topic drew strong support from the American Heart Association, which argued that CPR training in high school could improve bystander response in a rural state with long EMS response times; committee members asked about cost and curriculum fit, and the witnesses said hands-only CPR could be taught by school staff rather than requiring expensive certification. The midwifery discussion later broadened into concerns about oversight and standards after a representative described a constituent’s pregnancy loss and said complaints involving midwifery practice and staffing delays in investigations warranted a deeper review. No votes were taken during the portion provided, and most topics were simply introduced, discussed, and left open for further testimony or later committee selection.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Any overarching discussion?
• Any discussion on the bill?
• </c> of any discussions that that did discuss of any discussions that that did discuss that.<00:44:20.640
• Discussion on &gt;&gt; Seconded by Pentagraph. Discussion on the<01:00:47.440><c> bill.
• Um so all we're really discussion.

Bills: SF0101

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So on our plan is we will discuss So on our plan is we will discuss provisions<00:04:39.360><c> affecting
• We know there'll be more discussion around housing.
• We know there'll be more discussion around housing.
• We know there'll be more discussion around housing.
• We know there'll be more discussion around housing.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Major Tax Provisions in H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) 00:02:45 Kentucky’s Workforce 00:33:35, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and heard a brief member introduction before taking up an overview of major tax provisions in HR1, referred to by the presenters as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Representatives from the Kentucky Society of CPAs explained new federal deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest; a new tax-favored “Trump account” for children; expanded bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing for businesses; changes to R&D expensing; and a new limit on wagering loss deductions. Members asked several clarifying questions about the duration of the provisions, W-2 and 1099 reporting changes, and how overtime deductions would work. The presenters emphasized that tips and overtime remain subject to payroll taxes and that many of the business provisions are permanent, while the individual deductions are temporary through 2028 or otherwise phased in over time. The discussion then shifted to individual and nonprofit provisions, including the increase in the state and local tax itemized deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 with income-based phaseouts, the temporary senior deduction, and a new deduction for car loan interest with income limits and vehicle qualifications. On charitable giving, the presenters described a permanent nonitemizer deduction, new floors for individual and corporate charitable deductions, and a new scholarship-granting organization credit that would allow donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal credit up to $1,700, beginning in 2027. Members focused heavily on the SGO provision, asking about state implementation, oversight, whether churches would qualify, and whether the credit could support both public and private education. The presenters said the state would need to establish the mechanism and that additional federal guidance is still pending. After the tax presentation, the committee heard from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on workforce issues, with a focus on child care and housing as barriers to labor force participation. Chamber representatives said they were not proposing large new government programs, but rather targeted policy recommendations for the 2026 session. They described Kentucky’s long-term decline in workforce participation since 2000, attributing much of it to demographic change, an aging population, and fewer younger workers entering the labor force. The presentation continued into a broader discussion of workforce trends and the need for practical policy responses, but no votes or formal actions were taken on these informational items.

Transcript Highlights:

• Discussion.
• </c> Discussion to the amendment.
• Thank you. >> Further discussion.
• And do you know what they discuss?
• </c> discussed this bill. discussed this bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• The next agency that will be discussed is the Office of Motor Vehicles.
• Matter of fact, on this committee, as we discussed yesterday.
• And we were going to get with Representative McFarland and discuss that.
• Yeah, that has been discussed.
• Yeah, that has been discussed.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 965, house, all