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Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 04:18 Report of Committees 05:09 Orders of the Day 06:40 HB 169 06:50 HB 393 13:08 HB 194 15:43 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 24:38 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 35:23 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 38:09 ConC/Rules Report 40:57 Floor Amendments 42:04 Adjournment 42:20, 958, all

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded 95 members present, approved the prior journal, and received notice from the Senate that Senate Bills 1 and 3 had passed and were sent over for concurrence. Committee reports advanced a number of bills on housing, local purchasing, health care credentials, postsecondary education, school bus safety, special license plates, milk transportation, veteran PTSD treatment, and the Kentucky Fire Commission, with several reported with committee substitutes. The chamber then considered House Bill 169 on coverage for feeding or eating disorders. The sponsor explained that the bill addresses insurance coverage decisions tied to body mass index by requiring BMI to be considered alongside another factor, such as depression, anxiety, or family circumstances, and said the committee substitute clarified that one factor alone could not control the decision. The substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 95-0. House Bill 393, which updates the Alzheimer’s and related dementias council, adds a caregiver seat, and requires an annual action project including an early detection toolkit, also passed unanimously, 95-0. House Bill 194, relating to cigar bars, drew the most discussion. The sponsor said the bill does not repeal existing smoke-free ordinances, but creates a narrow exemption for tightly defined cigar bars, with a 25% gross revenue threshold from cigar-related sales, age restrictions, local permitting options, smoke containment requirements, and signage. Members asked about local authority, other tobacco products, and whether the bill could affect smoking bans; supporters emphasized the narrow scope and personal choice, while opponents said their districts’ smoking bans and constituent concerns led them to vote no. The bill passed 69-24. The House then applied the clincher and moved to announcements, including committee schedule notices, a Small Business Day event, receptions, and citations recognizing National School Counseling Week, the KBLC Black History Celebration, and memorializing Brandy Engles.

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Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 05:04 Orders of the Day 06:01 HB 143 06:11 HB 164 08:07 HB 314 11:07 HB 398 21:17 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 29:02 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 34:01 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 35:40 ConC/Rules Report 40:15 Floor Amendments 41:15 Adjournment 41:26, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call showing 95 members present. The chamber approved the prior journal, received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 20 and 68 and requested concurrence, and then moved to floor action on several bills. House Bill 143, relating to fiduciary bonds, was explained as removing the requirement that a fiduciary sign a bond in the presence of a court clerk or notary public; it passed 94-0. House Bill 164, relating to hearing aid coverage and related services, was described as increasing the coverage cap from $1,400 to $2,500, updating the definition of hearing aid, and adding network adequacy requirements; it passed 93-0 with one abstention. The House then considered House Bill 314, relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and declared an emergency. Supporters said the bill was intended to address long-standing concerns about KentuckyWired management and oversight. A committee substitute and floor amendment were adopted, and the bill was explained as moving KCNA into the Finance and Administration Cabinet, transferring its functions to the Commonwealth Office of Technology, abolishing the separate executive director position, and reconstituting the board with new members and appointments. The bill passed 80-13. House Bill 398, relating to decommissioning costs for electric generating units, was presented as allowing terminal net salvage to be included in rates so utilities can recover end-of-life plant costs over time rather than through larger future spikes; after questions about PSC authority and safeguards, it passed 78-15. After the orders of the day concluded, members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and a birthday recognition. House Resolution 7, recognizing guiding principles for elections in Kentucky, was reported as having passed unanimously in committee and was adopted without objection. The House also received the report of the Committee on Committees and the Rules Committee, which referred several bills and resolutions to standing committees and posted House Bills 194 and 393 for the next regular orders. The chamber then adjourned until 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

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Keywords: Roll Call 00:23 Roll Call Approval of Minutes 00:57 HB 664 Discussion 01:26 HB 664 Vote 08:25 HB 682 Discussion 10:46 HB 682 Vote 12:12 HB 493 Discussion 13:00 HB 493 Vote 20:20 HJR 5 Discussion 21:14 HJR 5 Vote 25:08 Kavis and Sherriff’s Inspection Discussion 27:40 Admin. Reg Consideration 35:40, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved prior meeting minutes, and then took up several transportation-related measures. House Bill 664, concerning work zone safety, was amended by the committee to clarify that a peace officer may issue a citation based on images from an automated speed enforcement device. Representative John Blanton said the bill was prompted by the 2019 death of Jared Lee Helton in a work zone and is intended to slow drivers, protect workers, and improve safety. The bill would allow automated devices to transmit speed and rear license plate images to an officer, require active worker presence and warning signage with flashing lights, keep the $500 fine, and direct fines to the work zone safety fund. After questions about whether citations would be mailed and whether a worker must be present, the committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 664 favorably with expressions of opinion that it should pass. House Bill 682, sponsored by Representative Ken Upchurch, was also amended by a committee substitute and reported favorably. The bill gives cable operators and broadband providers the same reimbursement treatment as other public utilities when their facilities must be relocated for construction projects. House Bill 493, sponsored by Representative Steve Pollock, was taken up next and, after a committee substitute was adopted, was reported favorably. Pollock described the bill as a transparency measure for towing and storage, creating a certification process through the Transportation Cabinet, requiring public rate sheets, and setting rates to be reasonable and customary in Kentucky. The substitute removed an initial $1,500 cap, extended notice timing to up to five days in some cases, and clarified fees related to investigations and fatalities. Senators asked about regional differences in towing rates, and Pollock said the cabinet would consider different situations and that posted rates would govern. House Joint Resolution 5, designating honorary road and bridge names, was amended by both a committee substitute and committee amendment and then reported favorably. Representative Josh Branscum said the resolution honors various Kentuckians and is especially in memory of Russell County Deputy Joshua Fipps, who was killed in the line of duty in September 2024. The committee approved the resolution and a title amendment. Later in the meeting, Senator Armstrong asked to be recorded as voting aye on HB 664, HB 682, and HB 493. The committee also received an update from Transportation Cabinet IT Director Heather Stout on the CAVIS system, including improved performance, upcoming integration with KY ELT, centralized lien management, online boat renewals, permanent fleet plates, rolling replating changes, temporary tag printing, insurance modernization, and an electronic sheriff’s inspection system expected to reduce fraud and streamline transfers. No vote was taken on the CAVIS update, and the committee also began consideration of a referred administrative regulation on hazardous materials endorsement requirements.

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 01:55 Attendance Roll Call 02:10 HB 422 Discussion 03:35 HB 422 Vote 04:55 HB 6 Discussion 11:30 HB 6 Vote 16:45 HB 87 Discussion 20:22 HB 87 Vote 21:43 HB 255 Discussion 24:33 HB 255 Vote 26:19 HB 437 Discussion 29:09 HB 437 Vote 30:25 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 6, sponsored by Rep. Wade Williams, which would require administrative regulations with a major economic impact of $500,000 or more over two years to go through the legislature. Williams argued the bill would rein in regulatory overreach, improve transparency, and still allow emergency regulations. Several members raised concerns about executive-branch authority and the role of subject-matter experts, while others supported the bill as a way to improve communication and legislative oversight. The bill passed on a roll call vote and was sent to the House floor. The committee then considered House Bill 87, sponsored by Rep. Emily Callaway, with a committee substitute adopted first. The bill is aimed at reducing barriers for people with felony records who are seeking occupational licenses, while preserving existing public hiring practices for cities and counties. Callaway said the changes were mostly technical and intended to make the process more transparent, with no fiscal impact. The committee approved the bill, and it passed with the committee substitute. House Bill 255, sponsored by Rep. Amy Neighbors, also passed with a committee substitute. The measure updates and modernizes the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy statutes, which sponsors said have not been substantially revised since 1958. Supporters said the bill clarifies outdated language, defines terms more clearly, and better reflects current practice, including physical therapist assistants. The chairman noted the long effort to update the practice act and praised the work of the stakeholders involved. Finally, House Bill 437, sponsored by Rep. Tony Hampton, was presented as a cleanup bill for alcohol beverage control law. It would limit state and local ABC administrators and investigators from making arrests unless they are POP certified, while leaving their other authority intact. Hampton and supporting witnesses said the change would align the statute with other law enforcement certification requirements and help keep civilian administrators from being put in harm’s way. The transcript ends during discussion of this bill, with no final vote shown.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7cZDaKEaEo, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Call to Order and Roll Call – 00:00:10 Approval of Minutes – 00:01:07 Demographic Changes in KY and Jefferson County – 00:01:35 Overview of Education Governance – 00:44:56 Announcements and Adjournment – 01:33:57, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVpELW5kJzI, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Attendance roll call: 00:10 Recognition of guests and new members of the committee: 00:55 Presentation by the Secretary of State: 02:58 Discussion of HB 53: 24:52 Discussion and passage of HR 35: 49:00, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2rXDmd5kng, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call 00:00:39 Approval of Minutes 00:02:15 Introduction of Special Guests 00:02:35 Presentation from EKU’s Aviation Program 00:03:48 Renewable Aviation Fuel 00:40:59 Driver License Regional Office System Update 01:25:22, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44QZDFaD05Y, 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_HUS-HLT_03-21-23_.PDF 9:53 - Introduction 10:01 - SB1351, SD2 25:26 - SB404, SD2 29:35 - SB397, SD2 43:02 - SB1473, SD2 1:18:18 - SB894, SD2 2:42:26 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-Jnoly0688, 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_CMV_02-03-23_.PDF 8:34 - Introduction 9:01 - HB824 17:25 - HB1235 27:33 - HB861 39:07 - HB1133 1:04:25 - HB467 1:08:57 - HB1336 1:35:04 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WhFAz0HQfI, 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_TRN_01-31-23_.PDF 11:45 - Introduction 13:04 - HB24 15:10 - HB74 22:36 - HB274 26:42 - HB279 29:01 - HB315 29:54 - HB600 35:24 - HB415 39:23 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9Zjyah3cXI, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:14 HB 490 Discussion 00:59 HB 490 Vote 01:31 HB 498 Discussion 02:34 HB 498 Vote 03:44 HB 274 Discussion 04:35 HB 274 Vote 08:29, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujr_bWsec3U, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:00 SB 271 Discussion 2:02 SB 271 Vote 04:16 HB 48 Discussion 05:38 HB 48 Vote 08:32 SB 321 Discussion 10:09 SB 321 Vote 35:55, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOi9wAlITdY, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call 01:12 SB 170 Discussion 03:02 SB 170 Vote 32:20 SB 125 Discussion 35:08 SB 125 Vote 50:14 HB 273 Discussion 53:09 HB 273 Vote 54:41, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxsGrystRE4, 2026-07-02T01:22:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agendas: WTL 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_04-14-21_.PDF AEN-WTL 1:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-WTL_04-14-21_.PDF WTL 1:35 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_04-14-21-2_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqAuVcg2Wxk, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agendas: JDC-CPN 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC-CPN_04-01-21_.PDF JDC 9:35 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_04-01-21_.PDF JDC 9:50 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_04-01-21_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ft4yQr7Y5Y, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Agendas: WAM 9:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_03-29-21-2_.PDF WAM 9:35 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_03-29-21-1_.PDF WAM 9:40 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_03-29-21_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI4LQO0oDpU, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:30 - DM TCA 3:01 PM 3:40 - HB 2702 HD2 5:30 - HB 2175 HD1 10:30 - HB 1950 13:00 - HB 1940 HD2 17:25 - HB 1939 HD1 21:00 - HB 1807 HD2 1:19:20 - HB 2446 HD2 1:22:30 - DM TCA-GVO 3:35 PM 1:24:30 - DM TCA 3:05 PM 1:30:00 - HB 1807 HD2 1:45:47 - DM TCA 3:00 PM Hearing Notices: TCA 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-19-24_.PDF TCA 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-19-24-1_.PDF TCA 3:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-19-24_DEFER_.PDF TCA-GVO 3:35 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-GVO_03-19-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJE-DFMEMVM, 2026-07-02T01:23:10+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 2:00 - GM 548 3:41 - GM 549 5:35 - GM 550 8:00 - GM 588 9:13 - GM 592 9:50 - GM 602 12:12 - GM 592 (continued) 13:21 - GM 603 15:08 - GM 613 16:44 - GM 615 17:50 - GM 616 20:09 - GM 617 22:29 - GM 618 26:55 - GM 617 (continued) 28:27 - GM 619 31:30 - GM 620 35:21 - GM 621 41:38 - GM 622 47:21 - GM 623 48:40 - GM 624 49:25 - GM 626 51:16 - GM 627 56:09 - GM 640 57:08 - GM 642 1:00:17 - GM 645 1:01:04 - GM 614 1:01:40 - GM 625 Hearing Notice: CPN 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_04-13-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F5J23dha9M, 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_EEP-WAL_03-16-23_.PDF Followed by WAL/EEP 9:05AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-EEP_03-16-23_.PDF Then followed by EEP 9:35AM Decision Making: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_03-16-23_.PDF Timestamps: 15:06 - Introduction (EEP/WAL 9:00AM) 15:23 - SB426 SD2 53:56 - SB428 SD1 55:32 - SB285 SD2 58:28 - SB777 SD2 1:01:00 - SB458 SD2 1:18:48 - SB781 SD2 1:26:13 - SB388 --- 1:35:55 - Introduction (WAL/EEP 9:05AM) 1:36:02 - SB1066 SD2 1:36:48 - SB1377 SD1 1:38:35 - SB409 SD1 --- 1:41:21 - Decision Making (EEP/WAL 9:00AM) 1:52:52 - Decision Making (WAL/EEP 9:05AM) 1:55:17 - Decision Making (EEP 9:35AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8qUIsD3cxI, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:17 Legislative Hearing on the 2022 Social Services Block Grant: 00:00:51 HB 777 Discussion: 00:05:11 HB 777 Roll Call Vote: 00:09:41 HB 512 Discussion: 00:10:45 HB 512 Roll Call Vote: 00:13:34 HB 362 Discussion: 00:14:08 HB 362 Roll Call Vote: 00:20:07 HB 529 Discussion: 00:21:12 HB 529 Roll Call Vote: 00:25:41 HB 502 Discussion: 00:26:15 HB 502 Roll Call Vote: 00:28:57 HB 364 Discussion: 00:29:34 HB 364 Roll Call Vote: 00:37:01 HB 174 Discussion: 00:37:35 HB 174 Roll Call Vote: 00:47:19 HB 3 Discussion: 00:50:31 HB 3 Roll Call Vote: 01:35:52, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47