Video & Transcript Research : 'January 12'
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee (7-18-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hos-vq1LQf4, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Call to Order: 00:00:12
Approval of Minutes: 00:01:02
OEA Annual Report: 00:01:48
OEA District Data Profiles: 00:25:02
Review of Admin Reg. 703 KAR 005:270 – Proposed – Kentucky’s Accountability System: 00:58:00
Other Business: Discussion of OEA Study Topic for 2024: 01:00:02
Adjournment: 01:03:33, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 28, 2023 @ 2:00PM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl-lMi7WRGA, 2026-07-02T01:22:46+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_03-28-23_.PDF
Timestamps:
8:27 - Introduction
8:53 - SB797, SD1, HD1
10:53 - SB798, SD1, HD1
12:22 - SB799, SD1, HD1
14:34 - SB930, SD1, HD1
20:14 - SB473, SD1, HD1
20:46 - SB390, SD1, HD1
21:50 - SB162, SD2, HD1
39:09 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
TRN Public Hearing - Thu Mar 23, 2023 @ 10:00AM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfVKW6id8-A, 2026-07-02T01:22:46+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-23-23_.pdf
13:17 - Introduction
13:31 - HCR18 / HR21
14:01 - HCR19 / HR22
14:30 - HCR31 / HR32
21:19 - HCR90 / HR97
22:00 - HCR133 / HR134
22:33 - HCR150 / HR151
23:12 - HCR151 / HR152
24:05 - HCR174 / HR179
24:35 - HR36
26:04 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CAI Public Hearing - Wed Mar 22, 2023 @ 10:00AM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KNJJ_wM_eM, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CAI_03-22-23_.PDF
10:09 Introduction
10:33 SB732
12:05 SB403
14:52 HCR16/HR19
15:39 HCR33/HR34
16:25 HCR37/HR41
19:36 HCR66
22:32 HCR67/HR68
23:19 HCR68/HR69
24:15 HCR73
25:27 HCR136/HR137
37:30 Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 8, 2023 @ 10:15AM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opkEd6YSVJ0, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_ECD_02-08-23_.PDF
Timestamps:
10:45 - Introduction
11:35 - HB399
17:06 - HB607
20:27 - HB798
24:09 - HB825
25:59 - HB954
33:20 - HB990
36:49 - HB1193
38:57 - HB1364
43:32 - HB1373
52:11 - HB1384
54:12 - HB999
58:22 - HB344
1:17:13 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP/HSG Joint Public Hearing - Fri Feb 3, 2023 @ 10:30AM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M4poahR98w, 2026-07-02T01:22:42+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-HSG_02-03-23_.PDF
Followed by HSG-EEP 10:35AM:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HSG-EEP_02-03-23_.PDF
Timestamps:
12:31 - Introduction (EEP-HSG 9:30AM)
13:01 - HB 327
40:55 - Decision Making [HB327]
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44:08 - Introduction (HSG-EEP 10:35AM)
44:13 - Decision Making [HB1247], 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Feb 3, 2023 @ 10:00AM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBw0x70AtYk, 2026-07-02T01:22:42+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_ECD_02-03-23_.PDF
Timestamps:
10:52 - Introduction
11:41 - HB233
19:26 - HB266
21:45 - HB337
27:43 - HB398
31:55 - HB400
33:47 - HB493
37:37 - HB520
44:31 - HB943
48:26 - HB1027
51:10 - HB1259
54:50 - HB1362
58:30 - HB1483
1:12:41 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (3-8-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPBZyksjCCw, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:27
Introduction of Distinguished Veteran H.B. Detherage 03:13
HB 502 Discussion 15:26
HB 502 Vote 24:54
SB 27 Discussion 28:02
SB 27 Vote 29:11
HB 562 Discussion 31:12
HB 562 Vote 33:48
HB 636 Discussion 35:53
HB 636 Vote 39:01, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Transportation (3-8-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taHJzNq87To, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:10
HB 545 Discussion Only 03:28
HB 197 Discussion 28:09
HB 197 Vote 29:37
HB 490 Discussion 31:31
HB 490 Vote 32:12
HB 693 Discussion 33:38
HB 693 Vote 34:47
Administrative Regulations with Assistant General Counsel John Johnson 36:38, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Health & Family Services (2-10-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEfouM5mI3k, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:01:30
Block Grants Review: 00:03:12
Administrative Regulation Review: 00:03:35
HB 282 Discussion: 00:05:59
HB 282 Roll Call Vote: 00:14:04
HB 174 Discussion: 00:15:14
HB 174 Roll Call Vote: 00:21:37
HB 142 DISCUSSION ONLY: 00:23:34, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDT-WLA-TRS, WLA-EDT-AEN, WLA-HOU-HWN, WLA, WLA DEFER Public Hearings 03-25-2026
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty1XcqvNkEM, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
00:42 - HB 2438, HD3
03:08 - DM EDT-WLA-TRS 1:00 PM
05:19 - WLA-EDT-AEN 1:01 PM
05:32 - HB 1949, HD1
40:16 - DM WLA-EDT-AEN 1:01 PM
50:22 - WLA-HOU-HWN 1:02 PM
50:51 - HB 2049, HD3
01:01:38 - DM WLA-HOU-HWN 1:02 PM
01:08:25 - WLA 1:05 PM
01:08:35 - HB 1710, HD2
01:23:07 - DM WLA 1:05 PM
01:25:28 - WLA DEFER 1:12 PM
Hearing Notices:
EDT-WLA-TRS 1:00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDT-WLA-TRS_03-25-26_.PDF
WLA-EDT-AEN 1:01 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WLA-EDT-AEN_03-25-26_.PDF
WLA-HOU-HWN 1:02 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WLA-HOU-HWN_03-25-26_.PDF
WLA 1:05 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WLA_03-25-26_.PDF
WLA DEFER 1:12 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_WLA_03-25-26_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
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now <00:12:21.680>it's <00:12:22.000>going <00:12:22.079> - We're going<00:12:23.519>
to <00:12:23.600>have <00:12:23.680>a <00:12:23.839> - lot<00:12:23.920>
of <00:12:24.000>new <00:12:24.160>jobs, <00:12:24.560>
Keywords:
impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, law enforcement, HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HLT Public Hearing - Wed Mar 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FE1VOJg5rc, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_03-13-24_.PDF
Followed by 10:00 AM Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_03-13-24_2_.PDF
Then followed by HLT/HUS 10:30 AM Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-HUS_03-13-24_.PDF
Then followed by HLT/HUS 11:30 AM Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-HUS_03-13-24_2_.PDF
Timestamps:
10:38 - Introduction
11:44 - SB2556, SD2
19:41 - SB3129, SD2
23:26 - SB2682, SD1
24:07 - SB3125, SD2
28:40 - SB2605, SD2
54:49 - SB3000, SD2
1:05:12 - SB3239, SD2
2:41:26 - Decision Making
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1:14:33 - Introduction to HLT 10:00AM Agenda
1:14:46 - SB3128, SD2
1:31:37 - SB2837, SD2
1:43:51 - Decision Making
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1:44:25 - Introduction to HLT/HUS 10:30AM Agenda
1:44:28 - SB3139, SD2
2:12:36 - Decision Making
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2:47:04 - Introduction to HLT/HUS 11:30AM DM Agenda
2:47:13 - SB2285, SD2 (DM Only), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-CPN, WAM DEFER, WAM, WAM, WAM, WAM DEFER Public Hearing 2-28-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noD2gwYd32M, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
SB 279 - 0:39
12:40 - DM WAM 9:55 AM
15:30 - SB 2279 SD1
16:20 - SB 2280 SD1
17:25 - SB 2725
18:10 - SB 2831
18:50 - DM WAM 10:02 AM
22:55 - DM WAM DEFER 10:00 AM
23:51 - DM WAM 10:01 AM
35:55 - DM WAM 10:03 AM
37:12 - DM WAM DEFER 10:30 AM
43:53 - DM CPN 9:55 AM
Hearing Notice:
WAM-CPN 9:55 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM-CPN_02-28-24_.PDF
WAM DEFER 10:00 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_02-28-24_DEFER_.PDF
WAM 10:01 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_02-28-24_.PDF
WAM 10:02 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_02-28-24-1_.PDF
WAM 10:03 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_02-28-24-2_.PDF
WAM DEFER 10:30 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_02-28-24_DEFER-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-18-26)
State & Local Government
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:05
Attendance Roll Call: 00:09
HB 456 Discussion: 02:05
HB 456 Vote: 07:00
HB 136 Discussion: 07:54
HB 136 Vote: 09:36
HB 448 Discussion: 10:28
HB 448 Vote: 13:26
HB 220 Discussion: 14:12
HB 220 Vote: 17:14
HB 213 Discussion: 18:17
HB 213 Vote: 19:19
HB 518 Discussion: 20:23
HB 518 Vote: 23:03
HB 600 Discussion: 24:05
HB 600 Vote: 25:17
Adjournment: 26:32, 958, all
AL
Keywords:
court costs, Choctaw County, jail funding, municipal court, criminal proceedings, education funding, student outcomes, K-12 education, RAISE Act, accountability, special education, English language learners, local education agency, respiratory therapy, respiratory therapist, respiratory care, licensure, licensing board, advanced practice provider, nurse practitioner
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 17-5.2 to a member of the legislature who acquired property described in section 7 before January
- account for it. ...to a member of the legislature who acquired property described in section 7 before January
- a member of legislature who are on to a member of legislature who are on before<00:13:29.519>
January - <00:13:29.920>
1st, <00:13:30.560>2026 <00:13:31.920>acquired before January - 1st, 2026 acquired before January 1st, 2026 acquired property<00:13:32.880>
described <00:13:33.360
Keywords:
juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, SNAP, nutrition assistance, benefits theft, state reimbursement, food security
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 21 (2-5-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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No <00:12:19.120>members <00:12:19.440>voting <00:12:19.680> <01:12:55.360>- House<00:12:20.160>
bill <00:12:20.399>419 <00:12:21.440>as <00:12:21.600>amended of <01:12:55.600>heart <01:12:55.840>disease <01:12:56.239> - House<00:12:20.160>
Keywords:
Convene 00:00:00
Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:55
Report of Committees 00:07:26
Orders of the Day/HB 419 00:09:02
HB 103 00:12:30
HB 276 00:37:54
HB 188 00:43:39
HB 189 00:47:11
HB 258 00:53:52
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 00:58:16
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:11:11
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 01:13:29
ConC/Rules Report 01:17:06
Adjournment 01:18:20, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications, and approved the journal from February 4, 2026. The clerk then reported a slate of bills on second reading, including measures on robotics, CPA recruitment, physical therapy, engineering scholarships, removal of unlawful occupants, rabies vaccinations, involuntary commitment, reading and language arts instruction, the education assessment and accountability system, grand jury service, cultured meat products, and the Controlled Substances Prescribing Council.
Committee reports were received on several bills and resolutions, including bills on dissolution of marriage, licensed child care centers, video teleconference meetings, geoengineering, city franchises, trophy catfish, and House Joint Resolution 25 declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state. These favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The chamber then took up House Bill 419 on the Kentucky Fire Commission, adopted House Committee Substitute 1, and passed the bill 97-0. The sponsor said the substitute would expand the commission from 14 to 18 members, make four ex officio members voting members, allow excess funds to be used for firefighters’ cancer screenings, and cap administrative reimbursements at 5%.
The House also considered House Bill 103 on water fluoridation programs, adopted House Committee Substitute 1, and passed the bill 67-29. Supporters described the measure as removing an unfunded state mandate and making fluoridation a local option, while opponents argued it could harm public health and increase Medicaid costs. Debate focused on whether fluoridation improves oral health, the logistics and costs for water systems, and whether local governments or state health officials should make the decision. After passage of HB 103, the House moved to adjourn without objection. The transcript then begins consideration of House Bill 276 on keeping chickens on residential property, but no action on that bill is shown in the excerpt.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 16 (1-29-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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will <00:12:12.720>take <00:12:12.800>the <00:12:12.959> - <00:12:15.040>
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Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Senate Message 04:45
Calendar/2nd Readings 05:20
Report of Committees 07:05
Orders of the Day 08:23
HB 214 08:33
HB 416 12:26
HB 281 16:20
HB 134 18:13
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 21:08
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 37:01
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 39:15
ConC/Rules Report 42:29
Floor Amendments 44:27
Correction to Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 46:14
Adjournment 46:40, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened, heard an invocation focused on recovery from a recent storm, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was established with 94 members present, absent members were excused, and the rules were suspended to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The journal was approved, and the clerk reported a Senate message transmitting Senate Joint Resolution 23 for concurrence.
The chamber then received second-reading reports on a wide range of bills covering pharmacist reimbursements, grooming a minor, local government liability, water fluoridation, solid waste, highway markings, fiduciary bonds, motor vehicle titles, hearing aid coverage, eating disorder coverage, public safety, pedestrians, cigar bars, backyard chickens, and county law libraries. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including measures on elections, local government, state-operated mental health facilities, prescription drugs, Alzheimer’s services, electric generating unit decommissioning costs, reemployment of retired police officers, and the Kentucky Communications Network Authority. Those favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar.
The House passed several bills unanimously by roll call, including House Bill 214 on a program to help disabled veterans obtain and install home wheelchair ramps, House Bill 416 on educator preparation and early assessments, House Bill 281 on streamlining food donations by churches and nonprofits for shelters and disaster victims, and House Bill 134 on sexual assault nurse examiners, creating a statewide coordinator, registry, and regional access plan. In each case, sponsors explained the bills and members voiced support; floor amendment 1 to House Bill 416 was adopted before passage. Clinchers were applied after passage of the bills.
The House also adopted House Resolution 33 recognizing cancer patients, survivors, and families and designating January 29, 2026 as Suits and Sneakers Day, and adopted House Resolution 43 recognizing the economic and cultural partnership between Kentucky and Japan. Members offered additional citations honoring Newport Central Catholic High School and the YMCA, and the chamber observed a moment of silence for Boone County Sheriff Michael Helmig after a citation honoring his service and legacy. Announcements included committee meetings after adjournment, birthday wishes, and the introduction of numerous new bills and resolutions, including measures on kindergarten, bridges, revenue, retirement benefits, concealed deadly weapons, local taxes, motor vehicles, fiscal reporting, SNAP, families and children, vision testing, and a balanced budget amendment application.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:10
HB 2 Discussion 00:01:00
HB 2 Vote 00:04:00
HB 544 Discussion 00:05:05
HB 544 Vote 00:06:15
HB 552 Discussion 00:07:00
HB 552 Vote 00:08:40
HB 605 Discussion 00:09:35
HB 605 Vote 00:11:35
HB 606 Discussion 00:12:10
HB 606 Vote 00:15:40
HB 695 Discussion 00:16:25
HB 695 Vote 00:34:05, 958, all
Summary:
The Appropriations and Revenue Committee took up several House bills and committee substitutes. House Bill 2, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, was described by Rep. T.J. Roberts as restoring a tax exemption enacted in 2024 by providing refunds with interest to those improperly taxed and creating a cause of action; the substitute also aligned state filing deadlines for certain flood-disaster counties with the federal November 15 deadline. The committee adopted the substitute and then passed the bill with favorable expression. The committee also adopted a title amendment for House Bill 544, which Rep. Jason Petrie said was part of the state’s flood-relief discussion and would allow the guard cap to be used over the biennium rather than annually, effectively increasing the cap from $50 million per year to $100 million over two years; the measure passed with favorable expression.
House Bill 552, handled by Rep. Josh Bray after Rep. Kim King’s absence, was described as simplifying tourist commission appointments. The committee substitute added creation of the Kentucky-Ireland Trade Commission and changed marina licensing agreements by exempting private contractors from the model procurement code. The committee adopted the substitute, approved a title amendment, and passed the bill with favorable expression. House Bill 605, sponsored by Rep. Kim King, clarified which grants qualify for a grant program and allowed cities or counties to apply on behalf of water districts or other entities not directly affiliated with them; Rebecca Hearts of Grant Ready Kentucky said the program had matched $103 million of the $200 million allocation, generating about $469.98 million in total project value. The committee adopted the title amendment and passed the bill with favorable expression.
House Bill 606, by Rep. Wade Williams, added a capital-oversight reporting requirement for school district general obligation bonds that had been omitted from prior legislation. The committee substitute also made several budget and program adjustments, including moving Regional Training Center funds, accelerating funding for the Grand Lyric Theater, correcting water funding language, removing Odyssey Inc. language from a treatment-related item, fixing a double appropriation to LifeWorks Transition Academy, clarifying carry-forward language, allowing SRO reimbursements for public and non-public schools, and authorizing an additional $10 million in agency bonds for Western Kentucky University athletic facilities. The committee adopted the substitute, approved a title amendment, and passed the bill with favorable expression.
The committee then spent the most time on House Bill 695, a Medicaid-related bill. Rep. Adam Bowling said the bill was intended to stabilize Medicaid, create oversight and advisory mechanisms, and address growth in the program. Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander and Medicaid CFO Steve Beckle said they were generally supportive of the transparency and reporting changes but flagged risks, including federal compliance concerns, budget growth from changing the drug rebate treatment, administrative costs tied to MCO rebidding and a managed long-term services study, and some data-collection challenges. Representatives from the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities opposed the section calling for a managed long-term care reimbursement study, arguing it would be costly, duplicative, and likely ineffective, and they warned against managed care models for long-term care. Despite the concerns, the committee adopted the committee substitute by voice vote and moved the bill forward with favorable expression.