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• Decades of research have shown that peer support services are highly effective and can promote a sense
• A lot of the dots, a lot of the Venn diagrams come together here for the great things that Texas does
• We start at a 6 p.m. shift change time, so it's right around 6 p.m.
• Great, happy to address it. I appreciate your questions, members.
• Great, thank you. Any questions, members? All right.

Bills: HB39, HB114, HB1875, HB1894, HB1965, HB2513, HB39, HB114

Keywords: veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot, remembrance, monthly designation, honoring military, Texas legislation, rural services, paid leave, fire protection personnel, military service, public employees, employment benefits

Bills: HB39, HB114, HB39, HB114, HB1875, HB1894, HB1965, HB2513

Keywords: public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, public school bonds, school funding, guarantee prohibition, education finance, state law change, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot

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• Chair, and great to be before you.
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• members I strongly urge you to support members I strongly urge you to support this<00:24:53.880>
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Bills: HF47, HF434, HF1503, HF1702

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF434, cervidae, deer, elk, moose, chronic wasting disease, CWD, wildlife importation, animal health, biosecurity, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA, USDA exhibitor, species survival plan

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• year to support child support services. services. services.
• support the ombudsman. support the ombudsman.
• We increase support for juror compensation to $25 per day for jury service.
• program support. program support.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:23 HB 503 Discussion 00:01:00 HB 503 Vote 00:02:17 HB 504 Discussion 00:02:53 HB 504 Vote 00:04:48 HB 500 Discussion 00:05:19 HB 500 Vote 00:29:18 HB 900 Discussion 00:32:02 HB 900 Vote 00:33:00, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 503, the legislative branch budget, adopting a committee substitute and reporting it favorably. The chair said the Senate version fully funds defined calculations, provides 2% raises in each fiscal year for legislative employees, removes a paragraph on operating expense reductions, and includes $1 million in the first year for a judicial branch salary study. House Bill 504, the judicial branch budget, was then amended and reported favorably; changes included 2% annual raises for judicial employees, revised operating expense language, $1 million each year for county current services, retention of Boyle County fit-up language, reporting requirements for smaller capital projects, full funding for nine judges added in 2022, and removal of furlough prohibitions and certain budget implementation language. Both bills passed the committee unanimously with favorable expressions to the floor. The committee then considered House Bill 500, the executive branch budget, adopting a committee substitute before hearing a lengthy summary of major spending and policy changes. The chair described statewide 2% annual employee raises, agency base reductions with many exemptions, increased school safety and 911 funding, veterans and military funding, local government and severance-related changes, attorney general and auditor funding, pension and retirement system support, education funding changes including SEEK, postsecondary and scholarship provisions, public safety and corrections funding, and multiple capital projects. The chair also highlighted Medicaid-related provisions, including added waiver slots, increased state-directed payments, a 2.5% reduction in managed care vendor payments for plan years 2027 and 2028 with savings redirected to fee-for-service rates, and additional funding for behavioral health and public health programs. The bill was reported favorably after members explained their votes, with several noting they had only recently received the full 228-page bill and wanted more time for detailed review. Finally, the committee adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 900, an appropriation measure for government agencies, and reported it favorably. The chair said the bill remains a work in progress and that one-time funding requests from across the Commonwealth and across party lines would continue to be addressed as the process moves forward. All measures considered during the meeting passed the committee with unanimous or near-unanimous favorable votes, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• I think it is a good idea and it's like a great opportunity for bipartisan support.
• I think it is a good idea and it's like a great opportunity for bipartisan support.
• I think it is a good idea and it's like a great opportunity for bipartisan support.
• We'll start with >> That's great. Okay.
• <00:57:19.280> for it's a great great for some students for it's a great great for some students

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:04 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:29 Approval of Minutes: 00:01:50 Kentucky Buy American Act: 00:02:08 Earn As You Learn: KY Building Trades Apprenticeship: 00:30:42 Worker Misclassification in the Construction Industry: 01:02:00 Investing in KY’s Future Workforce Through the Good Business Initiative: 01:20:44 Adjournment: 01:28:28, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September minutes, and heard testimony on a proposed “Kentucky by America” procurement preference bill. Representative Patrick Flannery described the concept as giving preference in public construction and public works contracts to iron, steel, aluminum, and other manufactured goods made in the United States, while emphasizing he wanted to avoid excessive taxpayer costs and was open to changes. Chad Connley of the United Steelworkers and Dustin Reinsteller of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO supported the idea, arguing it would strengthen domestic manufacturing, keep tax dollars in the local economy, and support jobs; Connley said the bill would include waivers for items not made domestically and noted Kentucky has opted out of the GPA trade agreement. Mike Buckington of Metals Innovation Initiative, testifying virtually, also supported the concept and said Kentucky’s metals sector has seen significant investment and can supply most construction needs, while stressing supply-chain reliability and national security concerns. Members generally expressed support but raised questions about implementation. Representative Branscum asked who would grant waivers and how contractors would know the rules during bidding; Flannery said he was open to revising the language and process. Representative Gentry supported the concept but said the bill would likely need editing to avoid harming businesses or markets. Senator Nun suggested aligning the bill’s definition of a U.S. good with industry country-of-origin standards to make compliance easier. Representative KC Carney asked for data on the impact of similar laws in other states, and Connley said he could provide numbers later but did not have them on hand. Senator Boswell supported the concept and asked about the cost threshold for waivers; Connley said the federal standard is a 25% cost increase, while the prior Kentucky version used 10%, and that the threshold is a key detail. The committee then shifted to an informational presentation on building trade apprenticeships. Eric Elie of the Kentucky State Pipe Trades Association, Nick Brown of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 502, and retired IBEW training director Steve Willinghurst explained how union apprenticeship programs work. Brown described earn-while-you-learn training, with apprentices placed on jobs by signatory contractors and attending classes two nights a week for five years. He outlined the work of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and HVACR technicians, emphasizing that these trades support construction, industrial facilities, distilleries, and other critical infrastructure. No votes or formal actions were taken on the policy topics beyond approval of the prior minutes.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyhlLJPI4PY, 2026-06-21T07:17:11+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:20 Economic Tourism: Bolstering Kentucky's Economic Growth Through Motorsports and Tourism 00:01:50 Powell County Tourism Update 00:56:40, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• I'm going to start out with House Bill 537. House Bill 537.
• So, working with KLC and Kentucky League of Cities, which both support this bill, this allows for Kentucky
• I certainly appreciate the most support I certainly appreciate the school<00:15:14.600> facility<
• I have such great respect for you.
• I grew up in a very small school of great age, and I still have fond memories about it.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:05 HB 537 Discussion 00:00:40 HB 537 Vote 00:02:45 HJR 34 Discussion 00:03:30 HJR 34 Vote 00:07:45 HJR 30 Discussion 00:08:30 HJR 30 Vote 00:10:25 HJR 32 Discussion 00:11:00 HJR 32 Vote 00:41:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee took up several measures related to appropriations and school facilities. House Bill 537 was explained as a technical fix to Kentucky’s opioid abatement settlement framework so the state can accept funds from national bankruptcy settlements under the allocation structure now used by the courts; the bill was supported by the Attorney General’s office and local government groups and received a favorable recommendation. House Joint Resolution 34 authorized release of previously appropriated KCTCS funds for three projects, and members discussed whether KCTCS facilities could be used more broadly for community needs such as public health, workforce, and other services. KCTCS officials said they were open to that idea, and the resolution also received a favorable recommendation. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning the Waters program and release of funds for projects that had remained in design, was adopted by committee substitute and passed favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Joint Resolution 32, which concerns school facility gap funding for districts with low bonding capacity. The chair and sponsor explained that the General Assembly had previously asked the auditor and Blue & Co. to analyze district data because of disputes over project costs and bonding capacity. Superintendents from Marion County, Augusta Independent, Williamstown, and Walton Verona described their projects and financial constraints. Marion County and Augusta argued that full gap funding is necessary for new school or multipurpose facility projects that cannot be phased in; Augusta emphasized its old building stock, high poverty rate, and the need for a gymnasium/multipurpose space used for school and community functions. Williamstown described a STEM center and field expansion, saying the project would be delayed for years without full funding. Walton Verona described rapid growth, overcrowding, and an intermediate school project that had risen sharply in cost from the original estimate. Members asked questions about the accuracy of cost estimates and the scope of the projects, including why some estimates differed from the auditor’s figures and whether the funding requests covered only parts of larger phased plans. The testimony generally supported full funding for the listed districts, with the districts arguing that the projects are necessary for safe, modern learning environments and that local tax effort has already been substantial. Each of the measures considered during the meeting was reported out favorably, with the chair voting no on the resolutions and bills before the committee.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mq2y4ca6rE, 2026-07-05T06:58:12+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:51 HB 114 Discussion 00:02:08 HB 114 Vote 00:04:48 HB 700 Discussion 00:05:44 HB 700 Vote 00:56:05, 958, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XWIg4nq9Eg, 2026-07-05T06:58:12+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This meeting was pulled from backups as the original livestream ended prematurely. Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:21 HB701 Discussion: 01:55 HB701 Vote: 14:23 HB416 Discussion: 18:46 HB416 Vote: 43:44, 958, all, 2.2.43, 2.1.47

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• Before getting started, he noted that there is a committee substitute.
• /c><00:01:54.320> before<00:01:54.560> we<00:01:54.719> get<00:01:54.880> started
• please I believe before we get started please I believe before we get started here<00:01:55.439>
• <00:04:06.120> with 24 off 72h hour schedule you start with 24 off 72h hour schedule you start
• I feel like this is probably an area that is a good start. We need to take a more look at this.

Keywords: Reuploaded to restore the end of the meeting Meeting Start 00:01 Roll Call 00:05 HB 131 discussion 01:55 HB 131 vote 05:08 HB 256 discussion 07:09 HB 256 vote 08:58 HB 290 discussion 10:59 HB 290 vote 13:25 HB 368 discussion 15:11 HB 368 vote 31:30 Adjournment 36:27, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered four bills. House Bill 131, sponsored by Representative Meredith, was amended with a committee substitute and would allow former second class city fire departments more scheduling flexibility, including hybrid shift patterns, while preserving existing collective bargaining agreements. There was no opposition or questions, and the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill favorably by voice/roll call vote. House Bill 256, sponsored by Chairman Flannery, would impose a 40-year statutory limit on root-of-title interests to clear dormant title issues and improve marketable title, while excluding coal and mineral interests. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed favorably on a unanimous roll call. House Bill 290, sponsored by Representative Wilson, would update county law library funding/use rules to allow more modern expenditures such as online legal services; Representative Willner supported it as a useful modernization, and the bill also passed favorably on a unanimous roll call. House Bill 368, sponsored by Representative Decker, would expand local governments’ ability to use online public notice alternatives instead of relying solely on newspaper publication in smaller counties. Supporters from local government groups argued the change would save money, improve efficiency, and still keep the public informed, while the Kentucky Press Association cautioned that website standards should be addressed and noted concerns about losing newspaper notice revenue. After discussion, the committee passed the bill favorably by roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional yes votes for HB 131, HB 256, and HB 290, and the committee adjourned.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qydHYYuB0sg, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:50 Innovations in Public Funding Programs 00:01:31 Secretary of State’s Office 00:29:50 Correspondence Received 00:47:25 Discussion Among Members 00:47:55, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N23nvbeStZw, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:06 Dataseam: Investments and Partnerships Building the Kentucky Technology Workforce 00:01:43 Office of Broadband Development Update 00:44:57, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV6N1bpOEYQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:03 Approval of Minutes 01:43 Update on the establishment of the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority and the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission 02:05, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9q8l8F_5S4, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:08 Discussion of County Jails 00:02:24 Discussion of Challenges and Successes in the Office of Sheriffs, Coroners, and County Clerks 01:01:48, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll8qpCP1YEU, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:36 Roll Call: 00:00:41 Approval of Minutes of the December 15, 2023 Meeting: 00:02:04 Agency Updates: 00:03:37 Working Restoratively with People Harmed by Crime: 00:04:04, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIsUl_ViUPk, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:0:00 Roll call 00:00:00 Oversight and Governance - Commonwealth Office of Technology 00:01:30 Overview of Master Agreements 00:22:27 Overview of Kentucky Wired 00:33:20, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV98dVlt1a8, 2026-07-02T01:23:20+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:20 - GM747 5:50 - HCR91 HD1 6:45 - HCR94 HD2 7:30 - HCR172 16:30 - HCR187 HD1 Hearing Notice: HHS 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS_04-12-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYI2Pa292g, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:12 - SCR155 / SR132 3:20 - SCR213 / SR189 10:00 - DM JDC 10:30 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 10:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_04-01-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXG_-NkwR7E, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 -Start 00:56 - SCR217 / SR193 01:10 - SCR226 / SR202 58:03 - DM HOU DEFER 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: HOU DEFER 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HOU_03-28-24_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnDP9idG7Yo, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 01:10 - SCR 27 / SR 17 05:25 - DM PSM-AEN 3:00 PM Hearing Notice: PSM-AEN 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-AEN_03-25-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47