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• land-grant institution serving nearly 36,000 students, conducting more than $500 million in annual research
• compliance guidance to Serving nearly 36,000 students, conducting more than $500 million in annual research
• Whether in a classroom, the clinic, or the research lab, we are focused on ensuring Kentucky tomorrow
• <00:40:46.560><c> the</c><00:40:46.880><c> clinic,</c><00:40:47.599><c> the</c><00:40:47.920><c> research
• </c><00:40:48.240><c> lab,</c> classroom, the clinic, the research lab, classroom, the clinic, the research

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met to hear updates from Kentucky public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System on compliance with House Bill 4, which restricts DEI-related activities and requires institutional and viewpoint neutrality. The chair emphasized that the hearing should focus on both compliance and the financial effects of the law. Eastern Kentucky University said its board adopted a House Bill 4 compliance resolution and an institutional neutrality policy. KCTCS reported systemwide reviews of programs, websites, scholarships, personnel, and admissions language, along with board actions removing a cultural competency course requirement, adopting institutional neutrality, and certifying compliance. KCTCS said about $2.5 million annually had been reallocated to other needs, and that no personnel were eliminated, though some roles were reassigned and DEI-related offices closed. Kentucky State University said it had already dissolved DEI offices before the bill passed, ended DEI-specific training, revised policies and gift acceptance rules, adopted a viewpoint neutrality policy, and was conducting ongoing reviews of programs, job descriptions, and web content. KSU said it had achieved substantial compliance, expected full operational integration by August 1, and had not terminated staff or closed academic programs because of the law. In response to questions, KSU said it was broadening outreach to all students rather than targeting specific populations and that its prior diversity finding was tied to not meeting a diversity quota. Morehead State University said it had no DEI office before House Bill 4, amended its non-discrimination statement to include political and social viewpoint neutrality and condemnation of religious and ethnic discrimination, and remained focused on serving its largely low-income student body. Murray State University reported reviewing scholarships, expenditures, training, and academic programs to ensure no differential treatment or indoctrination, revising its neutrality policy, and updating non-discrimination posters and training. When asked about a statement that DEI would “look different,” the university said it meant student support services would continue in a different form. Northern Kentucky University said it dissolved its diversity office and chief diversity officer position in 2024, reviewed programs, events, scholarships, and employee affinity groups, adopted a statement on intellectual diversity and viewpoint neutrality, and reviewed about 2,000 courses for compliance. NKU also said its new Center for Belonging would focus on first-generation and commuter students rather than rebrand prior DEI efforts. The University of Kentucky began its presentation by describing earlier changes made in August 2024, including disbanding its office of institutional diversity, removing diversity statements and mandatory training, adopting institutional neutrality, and ending race-based consideration in admissions and scholarships; the transcript cuts off before the rest of UK’s testimony and any committee votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations.

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• Trump administration slashed over 1,000 fellowships from the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research
• Fellowship Program, cutting financial support from graduate student researchers in STEM fields.
• Trump administration slashed over 1,000 fellowships from the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research
• Fellowship Program, cutting financial support from graduate student researchers in STEM fields.
• COMMERCE COMMITTEE LOOKS AT BUT EVERY POLICY CONNECTS AND WE ARE LOOKING AT AND STUDYING AND FUNDING RESEARCH

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The member said he had done some research and could not find a single office or service team in Kentucky
• Uh,<00:10:00.800><c> I</c><00:10:00.959><c> did</c><00:10:01.120><c> some</c><00:10:01.279><c> research
• and</c><00:10:01.839><c> I</c><00:10:02.000><c> can't</c><00:10:02.160><c> find</c> Uh, I did some research
• and I can't find Uh, I did some research and I can't find a<00:10:02.560><c> single</c><00:10:02.880
• I'd have to go back and do some research, but I do know that there is a dental shortage across the state

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee opened with a moment of silence for Representative McCool, who was absent due to a family death, then approved the April 14 minutes and noted the agenda contained 482 items totaling about $138.6 million. The first deferred item involved the Office of the Controller and a brokerage services contract. Senators questioned why the new contract was roughly $1 million a year when a prior vendor had been paid about $300,000 annually, why the procurement was rebid after years of no-bid arrangements, and why past performance was not heavily weighted. Agency witnesses said the prior vendor had held the work for more than 20 years, the new RFP drew more competition, technical evaluators did not see cost until after technical scoring, and AON received the highest technical score despite being an out-of-state vendor with its closest office in Nashville. After discussion, the committee voted to take no action, and the contract advanced to the Finance Cabinet for final decision. The committee then considered a DCBS memorandum of agreement amendment. Members asked what funding was being redirected to cover an increase of about $265,000. DCBS explained that reduced spending on interpreter services, due to more commonly used forms being translated into other languages, freed up funds to support the contract. The committee approved the item. Next, the committee reviewed an initial contract for the Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists. The board explained that its small legal staff was handling 11 active cases and needed outside counsel with investigators and additional attorneys because of ongoing litigation and disciplinary changes tied to prior legislation and a recent LOIC report. Members asked whether the contract was a not-to-exceed amount and whether the board could afford it; the board said the $50,000 was a ceiling, not an expected spend, and that the board was fully funded through licensing fees and currently running a surplus. Senator Thomas urged support, citing recent reforms in Senate Bills 14 and 22 and the need to help the board work through corrective action. The committee approved the contract. The Board of Pharmacy item was then deferred at the agency’s request until the June 2025 meeting, and the committee approved that deferral.

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• documented instances where there was jury misconduct, where we discovered the jury was doing outside research
• And they don't have time to research it either.
• Research in psychology and neuroscience provides evidence that the brain is not fully developed until
• opportunity to reenter society. ...of states have adjusted parole eligibility to better suit what research
• While they're tasked with a difficult decision, the board... ...research-based parole guidelines and

Bills: HB285 , HB795 , HB1795 , HB1871 , HB2407 , HB2461 , HB2695 , HB3507 , HB4911 , HB200

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, aggravated assault, penal code, public servant, deadly weapon, mass shooting, Penal Code, penalties, felony, Texas Penal Code, felony enhancement, first-degree felony, second-degree felony, violent crime, assault punishment, serious bodily injury

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• I did a little bit of research on some of those nonpartisan groups using air quotes because it's not
• Uh, the Clean Elections Minnesota organization, their lead researcher is listed on their website, Chelsea
• I did a little bit of research on some of those nonpartisan groups using air quotes because it's not
• He said he did a little bit of research on some of those nonpartisan groups, using air quotes because
• He said the Clean Elections Minnesota organization lists Chelsea Johnson as its lead researcher, and

Bills: HF550

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I was doing some research this morning, and I don't...
• We know without doubt the research is so strong that a sense of belonging is so important to student
• So the research of Dr.
• all right I'll try to be brief<01:04:57.359><c> so</c><01:04:58.000><c> the</c><01:04:58.160><c> research
• </c><01:04:58.640><c> of</c><01:04:58.880><c> Dr</c><01:04:59.200><c> James</c> brief so the research

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several education bills and first received a presentation from Paige Cash of Kentucky FFA/Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education. She described the reach of CTE in Kentucky, saying more than 143,000 secondary students are enrolled in CTE courses, and highlighted work-based learning, dual credit, industry certifications, and student organizations such as FFA, DECA, FCCLA, HOSA, TSA, and SkillsUSA. She said CTE funding has helped update lab equipment, support teacher training, fund field trips, and expand participation in career and technical student organizations. Representative Wilson presented House Bill 132, which would address home hospital instruction reimbursement in cases involving short stays, particularly mental health placements that are often under five days. He said schools continue providing instruction even when they are no longer reimbursed under current rules. The committee advanced the bill unanimously after a motion and second, with the measure passing with an expression of opinion that it should pass. The committee then heard House Bill 272 on dyslexia, sponsored by Representative Heavrin. The bill would require KDE to annually update the dyslexia toolkit, require local boards to adopt policies for identifying and assisting K-3 students with dyslexia, require KDE to report district implementation data to LRC, and require teacher preparation programs to include dyslexia instruction. Members discussed whether the bill would require teacher diagnoses, how it would interact with existing IEP/504 and RTI processes, and concerns about added reporting and district burden. Supporters said many students are falling through the cracks and that earlier identification is needed; Representative Willner noted a shortage of school psychologists. The committee passed HB 272 with a motion and second, though several members voted pass and explained concerns about reporting burdens, red tape, and district costs. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 193, a dual credit cleanup bill presented by Joe Carol Ellis of KHEAA. She said the bill would consolidate the statutes governing general education dual credit and CTE/work-ready dual credit scholarships to match current funding practice and reduce confusion for K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions. The presentation was underway when the transcript ended.

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• Do a little bit of basic research.
• Do a little bit of basic research.
• This is how the basic research.
• Speaker, and I yield back. health research. The Trump health research.
• </c> research projects at an alarming rate. research projects at an alarming rate.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Uh, Colobby Sullivan, House research analyst, who has been with us throughout.
• Uh Colobby Sullivan, house<01:43:02.239><c> research</c><01:43:02.719><c> analyst</c><01:43:03.199><c
• analyst who has been with house research analyst who has been with us<01:43:04.080><c> throughout.
• ,</c><01:43:12.320><c> Matt</c> Ally Spelman, uh my researcher, Matt Ally Spelman, uh my researcher,
• Uh, Dave Sullivan, DFL researcher, right there. Thank you, Dave.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• and cost analysis is necessary research and cost analysis is necessary to<00:36:40.640><c> determine
• This was shared with your research and Democrat research prior to the hearing today.
• This was shared with re your<00:57:55.040><c> research</c><00:57:55.359><c> and</c><00:57:55.599><c>
• Um, I think the goal here was what we've heard from other states in our research and conversation is
• and conversation is that um for research and conversation is that um for the<01:45:06.159><c> most</

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Hi, I'm Amanda Peterson Heeney, and I'm a researcher for the Senate DFL caucus. >> Hello, Tamara Grady
• , and I am LA for Senator Kupec. >> Andy Larson, Senate Republican Research. >> And I'm Matt Keller.
• I work in media and research for the Senate DFL caucus. >> Uh, my name is Owen Rosebroom.
• for the Senate DFL the um a researcher for the Senate DFL caucus.
• </c> research for the Senate DFL caucus. research for the Senate DFL caucus.

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And, you know, I think having the research and stuff behind this is, you know, great to see, and, um,
• And, uh, you know, I know the budget is tight, but, uh, you know, it is good to see research happening
• /c><00:16:09.360><c> you</c><00:16:09.519><c> know</c><00:16:09.880><c> the</c><00:16:10.000><c> research
• </c> I I think having you know the research I I think having you know the research and<00:16:10.560><
• happening to find Solutions see research happening to find Solutions instead<00:16:24.800><c> of</c>

Bills: HF1621 , HF1701 , HF1796 , HF1676 , HF40 , HF1428 , HF1540

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy

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• I'm Molly Peterson, and I'm House DFL research. Benji Brings, DFL committee administrator.
• Luke LeBron, GOP research. Thank you for also noticing our wonderful pages in the room, Joan Ping.
• :03.519><c> and</c><00:03:03.640><c> I'm</c><00:03:03.760><c> house</c><00:03:04.000><c> dfl</c> research
• :03:20.920><c> LeBron</c><00:03:21.400><c> GOP</c> CLA uh Luke LeBron GOP CLA uh Luke LeBron GOP research
• thank you for also notice our research thank you for also notice our wonderful<00:03:26.720><c> uh</

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Research consistently shows that homeschoolers have been scoring 15 to 25% of percentile points higher
• It creates coherent research<02:50:18.319><c> aligned</c><02:50:18.640><c> systems</c><02:50:19.120><
• c> designed</c><02:50:19.520><c> to</c><02:50:19.680><c> act</c> research aligned systems designed to
• Dyslexia is very complex, and we're still learning more about it as more research comes out.
• is so key, the quality is from research is so key, the quality is so<03:27:48.239><c> key.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Education met on February 17 and announced it would limit public testimony to one minute because more than a thousand testimonies were expected on one measure. The first bill heard was HB 1934, relating to the Imagination Library of Hawaii. The state librarian and Friends of the Library supported the bill, saying the program is a proven, cost-effective way to improve early literacy and should be expanded statewide for children ages 0 to 5. Friends of the Library said the current 50/50 match requirement would be too difficult to meet immediately and asked for state funding for the first few years to help launch the expansion. Testimony included eight supporters and one opponent, and members asked whether the proposal was an expansion of an existing program; the state librarian said it would expand service beyond currently targeted communities. The committee then heard HB 20004, which would extend the floating librarian pilot program. The state librarian, Department of Education, HSTA, and several individuals testified in support. Supporters said the program helps address staffing needs and improves student readiness, especially for college and information literacy. One retired community college librarian said school librarians help students prepare for college and are increasingly important in teaching critical evaluation of misinformation and AI-generated content. Members asked about implementation of the existing pilot, including recruitment of certified librarians for neighbor island and Oahu complex areas; DOE said those positions had been identified and recruitment was underway, and existing funds remained intact. The final major discussion was HB 2398, which clarifies the library system’s role in RNMSP-related projects and public library construction on or near school land. The state librarian and public library system supported the bill, while the Department of Education and Attorney General’s office raised concerns about vague language, especially the phrase “land controlled by the board,” and suggested amendments. In questioning, the state librarian explained that the bill was prompted by conflicts on shared or adjacent school/public library sites, including traffic, pickup and drop-off access, and other operational issues. DOE described significant disruption from one project’s traffic changes and said planning for such projects should involve early coordination and formal agreements. The state librarian responded that the new bill would clarify oversight and help avoid delays and disputes over property control and future renovations.

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• The National Bureau of Economic Research just did a report released in December of 2024 on a similar
• :32:48.200><c> Bureau</c><00:32:48.519><c> of</c><00:32:48.679><c> economic</c><00:32:49.159><c> research
• </c> National Bureau of economic research National Bureau of economic research just<00:32:49.880><c>
• </c><02:14:58.480><c> published</c><02:14:59.000><c> in</c><02:14:59.079><c> the</c> unstable research
• um a lot of research and data that<02:36:01.840><c> we</c><02:36:02.000><c> could</c><02:36:02.479><

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our research team came to me about two years ago and suggested the concept of an innovation unit.
• So our research team came to me about two years ago and suggested the concept of an innovation unit.
• So our research team came to me about two years ago and suggested the concept of an innovation unit.
• Our research team came to me about two years ago and suggested the concept of an innovation unit.
• So our research team came to me about two years ago and suggested the concept of an innovation unit.

Bills: SB1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The committee heard a Legislative Budget Board presentation and then testimony from the Department of Public Safety on the Article 5 public safety budget. LBB said DPS’s 2026-27 recommendation totals $3.7 billion, down from the prior base, while FTEs rise by 856.7. Major items included increased funding for driver license services and customer support, new trooper funding and recruit schools, crime lab operations, border security, and reductions tied to one-time facility, vehicle, and aircraft spending. The committee also discussed new riders, including one to lapse unused trooper funds and require reporting after recruit schools. Members focused heavily on driver license operations, questioning why prior staffing increases and a prior efficiency study had not solved long wait times, high call abandonment, and appointment delays. DPS and LBB said the agency receives about 22,000 calls per day, answers only about 9 percent, and is seeking more staff plus technology upgrades such as automation, kiosks, and better online processing. Senators also raised concerns about rural access, REAL ID document requirements, and whether the department should rethink its processes rather than simply add employees. DPS leadership then described needs for the Williamson County training academy, additional troopers, Capitol and Alamo security, border operations, aircraft and vehicle replacement, and regional headquarters in El Paso and San Antonio. Members asked about Operation Lone Star costs, overtime, pursuit safety, border crime, oilfield theft, and sexual assault kit and toxicology backlogs. DPS said border deployments remain focused on criminal threats, that overtime is partly driven by deployments and staffing shortages, and that the sexual assault kit backlog is down to 118 cases with a goal of zero by April. The committee later recessed and began the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission budget presentation, where LBB outlined a $115.1 million recommendation and noted ongoing costs for the AIMS technology project.

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• dismisses a high percentage early, often deeming them outside scope, appellate in nature rather than ethical
• </c><03:10:48.720><c> he</c><03:10:48.960><c> has</c><03:10:49.120><c> done</c><03:10:49.359><c> research
• Um he has done research this hearing.
• Um he has done research into<03:10:50.080><c> other</c><03:10:50.319><c> states</c><03:10:50.880><c>
• And from all of my research, there's nothing in our history that repealed Grand Jury presentments.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And since they don't have microphones, Lana Michaelelsson is the GOP researcher back there.
• And Jackie Clinton is the DFL researcher back at that table. >> Uh, Ken Beakis, I'm the Senate counsel
• </c><00:15:02.160><c> on</c> have uh done extensive field research on have uh done extensive field research
• </c><02:48:32.319><c> and</c> sure to get input from research and sure to get input from research and
• But but I will research on the issue.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our researcher about how many farms are actually using neonic pesticides.
• But the good thing that's happening right now is the research. Cornell is literally on top of this.
• But the good thing that's happening right now is the research. Cornell is literally on top of this.
• Yeah, that was in the report that our committee researcher did. Thank you. Um, yeah.
• </c> report that our committee researcher report that our committee researcher did.<01:16:36.640><c>

Committee: House Environment and Agriculture

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, research from Chapin Hall and studies from other states show that supporting families through early
• Insurers research the same public licensing violations on the same website that families or any of us
• Minnesota is one of the least affordable states for center-based care, which research suggests is due
• Minnesota is one of the least affordable states for center-based care, which research suggests is due
• Minnesota is one of the least affordable states for center-based care, which research suggests is due

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Research and discussion while, in the meantime, protecting the people of New Hampshire from AI bots working
• My team of more than 100 clinicians and researchers have spent more than 100,000 human hours developing
• My team of more than 100 clinicians and researchers have spent more than 100,000 human hours developing
• My team of more than 100 clinicians and researchers have spent more than 100,000 human hours developing
• [snorts] ...you know, research that we've done, yes, there is prescribing in many states in the United

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all