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• And he is he's coached at all levels. He's been D1, D2, D3, Duco.
• The ground is very level.
• And the focus, of course, continues to be students from that area.
• And I think accountability, of course, it differs.
• I think we have these conversations at a local level.

Bills: SB194, SB200, SB203, SB204, SJR3

Keywords: appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University

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• Thank you for the question, Senator, and you are, of course, absolutely correct.
• Because of course it is possible that this president will do that.
• He has shown us example after example, and I'm just going to say on a personal level. Mr.
• Kimmett, you referred to the leveling the playing field.
• And this is a problem, of course, all over the country.

Keywords: Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.

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• of one year and over the course of 13 years.
• Section D is, of course, the contingency funding provided in House Bill 1.
• It would not change our funding level.
• Anticipates seeing a leveling off of project development at very healthy levels levels.
• level, 20 cents per gallon. per gallon at the state level, a nickel of that goes to the school fund.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Most states I understand have some level Most states I understand have some level of<00:26:36.039
• circumstances and determining its level circumstances and determining its level of<00:27:01.320>
• They'll talk about the Civil Rights Act at the federal level.
• This was a hundred years before an anti-lynching law was passed at the federal level.
• Other examples, um, that we can highlight, of course, are in the education space.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Judiciary and Civil Law Committee met to hear an informational presentation from the Board of Judicial Standards. After brief member and staff introductions and a review of committee rules, the board’s executive secretary, Sarah Bas, and Mary Pat Maher explained the board’s history, mission, and operations. They described the board as an independent state agency that handles complaints about judicial misconduct and disability, issues advisory opinions, and educates judges on ethics. The presentation covered the board’s composition, complaint intake and screening process, and the levels of discipline available, ranging from summary dismissal and letters of caution to private admonitions, deferred disposition agreements, public reprimands, and formal complaints that can lead to Supreme Court review. Members asked about the board’s budget, public access to discipline records, confidentiality of complaints, and how the board balances accountability with protecting public confidence in the judiciary. The board said public discipline is posted on its website, while private admonitions, deferred dispositions, dismissals, and letters of caution remain confidential. It also said judges generally are told who complained so they can respond, though the board can withhold the source for good cause. Questions also focused on whether attorneys are underreporting misconduct, how many complaints are nuisance complaints, and whether the online complaint system changed the types of complaints received; the board said nuisance complaints make up more than half, the complaint types have not changed much, and it does not have data comparing complaint sources to outcomes. No votes or formal committee actions were taken.

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• And then, of course, there's no access to that ammunition off the range.
• And then, of course, there's no access to that ammunition off the range.
• And then, of course, there's no access to that ammunition off the range.
• And then, of course, there's no access to that ammunition off the range.
• A lot of health, or education level.

Keywords: The live stream for the House Chambers was interrupted and this version was recovered from backups and should contain the complete Legislative Session. Convene 00:00:00 Senate Message 00:04:40 Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:38 Orders of the Day 00:06:14 HB 312 00:06:42 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:11:07 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:13:24 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 01:14:30 ConC/Rules Report 01:19:42 Adjournment 01:21:18, 958, all

Summary: The House convened, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 89 members present, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the prior day’s journal and received notice that the Senate had passed SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. On second reading, HB 134 (sexual assault nurse examiners), HB 168 with HCS 1 (voting under the influence), and HR 7 (recognizing guiding principles of elections in Kentucky) were reported. The House also recommitted HB 258 to the Transportation Committee and took up HB 312 for third reading and passage. HB 312, relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, drew the bulk of the debate. The sponsor argued the bill would allow law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, saying they are adults in other respects, the Second Amendment protects their right to bear arms, and Kentucky should align with other states. Supporters framed the measure as a constitutional rights issue and cited defensive gun use statistics, while one member argued the root problem is family upbringing rather than guns. Opponents said the bill would increase risks in schools and public spaces, pointed to concerns from school district police and SROs, and cited research linking younger age groups and loosened carry laws to higher firearm violence; they also argued the bill would make communities less safe and that no one’s rights would be taken away by voting no. The sponsor said no stakeholder had expressed opposition and clarified the bill would not change where firearms are permitted. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.

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• The Supreme Court justices and district court of appeal judges, of course, are always appointed and then
• So next provide just an update on where we are on those as snapshot level of the 39 16 have been killed
• The course is unique to the individual education needs.
• This is eastern, of course, Entrails in our earlier for eastern time.
• The 40 members supporting graduation and adult and TV pathways Total Court course.

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• THIS IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND RESEARCH FOR STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS AND LOOKING REALLY OUR ETHNOLOGICAL
• THE BODY HEALTH COVERS CANCER AND DEMENTIA BUT ON A CLINICAL LEVEL IT DISTINGUISHES IT FROM THE BRAIN
• IT IS FOCUSED IN EDUCATION BOTH AT THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVEL BUT ALSO BRINGING IN K-12 AND
• THAT LEVERAGES WHAT WAS BILLED AT HPMI AND TAKES IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL FOR A FACILITY THAT WILL BE IN
• WE WENT FROM THE PANHANDLE DOWN TO KEY WEST OVER THE COURSE OF 10 WEEKS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We have brand new rider courses, we have intermediate rider courses, and we have advanced rider courses
• . course. course.
• I've had rider education courses in the past.
• I'm going to take this course." It was really good.
• I've had rider education courses in the past.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Senator Judy Seeberger and traffic safety officials held a press conference focused on a deadly Minnesota motorcycle season and urged both drivers and riders to take greater care. Seeberger described several near-misses and a preventable crash at an intersection near her home, and asked motorists to put phones down, avoid impaired driving, and look twice or three times at stop signs, lane changes, and intersections. Mike Hanson, director of the Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety, said 37 motorcyclists had been killed so far this year, compared with 24 at the same time last year, and warned the state could approach 90 motorcycle fatalities if current trends continue. He said about half of motorcycle deaths are single-vehicle run-off-the-road crashes, often tied to speed, inattention, or skill level, while the other half involve a motorcycle and another vehicle; he also noted passenger fatalities are higher than usual and that riders over 60 are now being killed more often than younger riders. Hanson and others emphasized education, training, visibility, helmets, high-visibility gear, and sober driving. He said the state’s motorcycle safety training program is expanding with 11 additional basic rider courses, which should train about 121 more riders, and that safety materials are available to clubs and community groups. He also highlighted the new lane filtering and splitting law, saying it is limited to 25 mph or less and must be done within a rider’s skill level; he said he has seen it done both safely and unsafely and urged riders to follow the law and not be “knuckleheads.” Representatives from the Saint Croix Valley Riders and the Litas St. Croix Valley also spoke. Don Morley said his group promotes safety and awareness, reimburses members for rider training, and supports the new lane filtering/splitting law while stressing that riders and motorists must share the road. Heather Sevlin and other speakers tied the safety message to the death of Dana Milan, saying her crash was preventable and calling for justice and accountability in the impaired-driving case involving Robert Rodriguez, who they said was on a second DUI offense. In response to questions, Seeberger said she would support stricter penalties for repeat impaired or reckless drivers but would not support mandatory helmet legislation. Hanson said the legislature should continue to rely on rider experts and training advocates when considering motorcycle safety policy.

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• draw. higher level of entitlement down for the district.
• Even if you have students that at the high school level are significantly below grade level.
• That is the level that was set in statute about five years.
• level was appropriate, we were asked to hold those premiums constant for that year. of course, was very
• That was the level of funding in fiscal year 23.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It's nice to have, you know, that kind of lowest level of building code.
• Of course, anytime. So what were the issues around connecting?
• So having that done at a staffing level is a little different, I would say.
• And that, of course, makes it very difficult for the staff to do their job.
• of density with urban levels of service.

Keywords: 904, all

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• <00:10:06.480> of setting with a high level of setting with a high level of satisfaction<00
• resolved with a phone call so of course resolved with a phone call so of course this<00:54:39.880
• <01:27:14.520> three the number of high-risk level three the number of high-risk level three
• <01:27:19.280> three there are currently 19 level three there are currently 19 level three
• comparison Bloomington has one level comparison Bloomington has one level three<01:27:27.520>

Bills: HF1937, HF2407, HF1678, HF1477, HF2040, HF1840, HF257

Keywords: PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services, long-term care, community-based services, support person, healthcare, patient rights, assisted living, community support, caregiver respite, financial eligibility, Minnesota Statutes, HF1477, residential program licensing, community residential setting, small group home, licensed capacity six or fewer, rental licensing

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• So, uh, of course, we had the them.
• Of course we also had budget items.
• So legislation of course passes around So legislation of course passes around May<00:37:00.320> or
• This changed how rates were determined based on the person's level of acuity or level of need.
• to a lower level level of risk. to a lower level level of risk.

Bills: HF3379

Keywords: housing stabilization, disability services, predatory funding, provider requirements, housing accessibility, 1183, house

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• And so I just want to thank them on a deep personal level for all of the hard work.
• Of course, the wonderful LAO and, of course, the advocates who have truly been partners in this budget
• Of course, a reflection to all of you who worked.
• And, of course, to the sergeants who take such good care of us.
• And of course, to the sergeants who take such good care of us.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee heard opening remarks on the 2025 Budget Act, which will be amended into AB 101 and SB 101 for floor consideration. Committee leaders described the budget as a difficult compromise shaped by a $12 billion deficit, federal funding uncertainty, wildfire impacts, and rising out-year costs, while emphasizing a balance between compassion and fiscal responsibility. Each budget subcommittee chair then summarized major actions in their areas, including health care, human services, education, climate and transportation, housing and state administration, public safety, and oversight/transparency. Key policy items included delaying or narrowing some of the Governor’s proposed cuts, especially in Medi-Cal and other safety-net programs; preserving funding for dental care, women’s health, family planning, hospice, long-term care, IHSS, and services for undocumented Californians; and maintaining or expanding child care, foster care, food banks, and CalWORKs-related supports. Education actions included additional Proposition 98 settle-up, reduced deferrals, support for TK-12, teacher recruitment, literacy, mental health, preschool slots, and restored funding for UC and CSU. Other major items included housing and homelessness investments, wildfire and disaster response funding, transit loans and greenhouse gas reduction fund support, Proposition 36 and VOCA-related public safety funding, and oversight measures on federal impacts and state efficiency. Department of Finance and Legislative Analyst staff said the package makes some of the same savings moves as the May Revision but relies more on internal borrowing and fewer reductions, leaving a smaller reserve than the administration’s plan but still maintaining roughly $11 billion in the rainy day fund. Members from both parties largely supported the package while raising concerns about long-term sustainability, Medi-Cal costs, reserve use, and the need for future revenue and program review. The committee adopted the subcommittee actions by roll call, 18-6, with the roll held open for absent members and additional comments continuing after the vote.

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• Of course, cap-and-trade is really intended to reduce GHGs through that program structure.
• And another kind of question is, are those funding levels the same funding levels you want?
• Of course, the first one is just what are your top priorities?
• We have a real need to maintain that level of funding.
• Of course, it's a matter of priorities. But this is, I think, an area where, as Mr.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee No. 4 hearing focused on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and cap-and-trade reauthorization, with members and panelists discussing how to balance climate goals, affordability, and legislative oversight. The chair emphasized the hearing as a broad review of past GGRF spending and future options, while the LAO outlined how GGRF revenues are generated, how variable they have been, and the tradeoffs between continuous appropriations and annual budget control. Two academic panelists, Dr. Kyle Meng and Danny Cullen Ward, argued that cap-and-trade remains an effective climate policy, but stressed that future revenue will depend heavily on market design, allowance allocation, and price levels. They also raised the idea that GGRF could be used more directly for affordability, especially by lowering electricity costs, and for targeted investments in technologies that the market would not otherwise support. Committee members pressed the panelists on where revenues come from, how much has actually been spent, and whether continuous appropriations reduce oversight. CARB staff said more than $33 billion has been generated to date and a little over $11–12 billion has been spent, with the rest committed or in process, and noted that project timelines can be lengthy. Members also asked about ways to lower electricity rates, reduce wildfire-related utility liabilities, and support electrification. The panelists said transportation fuels are the largest source of GGRF revenue, that industrial emitters receive a smaller share of free allowances, and that reducing wildfire liability and investing in grid-scale batteries could help lower costs and speed decarbonization. Public commenters largely urged the Legislature to preserve or expand continuous appropriations for specific climate programs. Speakers supported funding for nature-based solutions, natural and working lands, urban greening, agricultural climate solutions, waste and composting programs, clean transportation, AB 617 community air protection, clean cars, transit, affordable housing near transit, and dairy digesters. Several groups argued these programs are cost-effective, provide public health and affordability benefits, and should receive dedicated shares of GGRF. Others urged reducing free allowances and using more GGRF revenue to directly lower energy costs for households. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• So that's kind of the high level that.
• /c> This of course is this of course is is This of course is this of course is is collegewide<00:04:37.840
• Um, so and income at the farm level.
• So again this is same level in 2026.
• state level?

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:18 University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics Presentation 00:02:18 Farm Credit Mid-America Presentation 01:12:41, 958, all

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• <00:26:09.039> They level, but you can't see them. They level, but you can't see them.
• These increased funding levels have also These increased funding levels have also allowed<00:50:07.839
• <01:20:24.960> um Representative Neimus and of course um Representative Neimus and of course
• Um, level of a substance abuse issue.
• 36.080> to<01:32:36.320> the Education of course contributes to the Education of course

Bills: HB60

Keywords: geoengineering, weather modification, environmental safety, atmospheric pollutants, criminal pollution, Meeting Start: 00:00:02 Roll Call: 00:00:08 26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering: 00:01:35 Department of Corrections Update: 00:32:59 Kentucky Parole Board Update: 01:19:21, 958, all

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• I hope you find some closure at some level. level as you leave here today, for those that are testifying
• Agreed, and it's just not at the state level, it's at the federal level as well because we went out for
• And of course, you being the or EMD and then, of course, the EMC. to the address of record that you supply
• I have taken all of the required ICS courses and my assistant has completed the ICS courses up to to
• Thank goodness it wasn't on the higher level of things. It was on the lower level.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Tuition is usually capped right at a certain level.
• But I would like to say, of course, first, I am very supportive of the Bright Act.
• You've been in the room, and we, of course, also care about physical infrastructure.
• Well, on some level, no, it's never enough.
• virtually non-existent at the community college level.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Higher Education held its second public hearing of the 194th General Court on capital investments in higher education, focusing primarily on H.54, the Bright Act, along with H.1426/S.949 on green and healthy public colleges and universities and deferred maintenance, and H.1424 on capital investment in Gateway Cities. Chairs and administration officials framed the hearing as a response to aging campus infrastructure, climate goals, workforce needs, and federal pressures on higher education, and explained that testimony would be taken from pre-registered speakers in person and virtually. University of Massachusetts leaders strongly supported the Bright Act, describing large deferred maintenance backlogs, aging buildings, and the need to decarbonize campuses while modernizing research and teaching facilities. UMass officials said the bill would help keep tuition and fees lower by reducing the need for campuses to finance capital work themselves, and argued that the investments would improve competitiveness, support research, and create construction jobs. Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary of Education Tuttweiler, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Gorzkowicz also backed the bill, saying it would leverage Fair Share surtax revenues for a proposed $2.5 billion in campus investments plus additional targeted grants, and that it would support affordability, economic growth, and climate resilience. Committee members asked about the balance between deferred maintenance and decarbonization, the role of grant programs versus direct spending, the impact on tuition and fees, and how the plan would help campuses respond to federal cuts such as NIH and NSF funding. Administration officials said the proposal was designed to be phased in quickly, with some projects ready to start immediately and others taking longer, and that the grant programs would be structured to include all campuses equitably. They also said the plan would build on an existing financing model similar to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and could help campuses avoid future tuition increases tied to capital costs. Additional testimony came from MassBay Community College, where President David Podell and recent nursing graduate Deanna Cavazos described the benefits of a new Framingham campus building and said community colleges need modern labs, better planning capacity, and deferred maintenance support to serve the enrollment growth from MassReconnect and MassEducate. State university leaders, including President Mary Grant, President Linda Thompson, and President John Keenan, said their campuses face outdated classrooms, insufficient electrical capacity, and aging facilities, and urged passage of the Bright Act as a long-overdue investment in student success and workforce preparation.

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• infrastructure is at the state level or local level.
• infrastructures at the state level or local level.
• These are, of course...
• And, of course, I've mentioned the low-level waste disposal rulemaking.
• And then, of course, there's the low-level waste that comes out of just the daily operations and maintenance

Keywords: 908, all

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• I think at the local level for us to look at...
• So the local option taxes can be levied as you wish on a community level.
• And, of course, that's a huge revenue generation for not just our local needs, but of course for the
• And, of course, that's a huge revenue generation for not just our local needs, but of course for the
• And, of course, those are Canadians flying everywhere.

Summary: The State Affairs Committee met with a quorum present and took up several measures. It first considered HJR 1215, an ad valorem tax exemption for farmers and agricultural lands. The committee adopted an amendment making technical changes and removing a requirement that implementing language be set by general law. Several agricultural and business groups supported the measure, and it was reported favorably by a vote of 22-4. The committee then heard CS for CS for HB 1169, a bill revising water management district planning, budgeting, reporting, and business practices, including restrictions on lobbyist expenditures and additional budget disclosures. An amendment removing the statutory section on management review teams was adopted after debate over whether those teams were still useful. The bill was reported favorably 19-8-7. Members then debated PCS for CS for HB 1221, which would redirect local option tourist development tax revenues toward property tax relief and give counties more control over certain local taxes. County, tourism, beach preservation, and hospitality groups opposed the bill, warning it would weaken tourism marketing, beach renourishment, and local services, while supporters argued it would provide property tax relief and accountability. The bill passed 14-12. Finally, the committee considered HB 4079, which would dissolve the town of White Springs. The sponsor and supporters described years of mismanagement, intimidation, and illegal conduct, while opponents argued dissolution was an extreme step and pointed to the ongoing election and other remedies. After extensive public testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably 19-6. The committee then adjourned.