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• So, my cold, so I'm a little foggy.
• monitoring and descertification case monitoring and descertification case processing. processing
• Um we currently have 180 cases<00:21:56.720> pending.
• We have more than 50 cases pending.
• I said, we have almost a hundred cases I said, we have almost a hundred cases pending.<00:23:59.760

Keywords: 00:05 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:42 Department of Corrections 04:14 Department of Juvenile Justice 16:22 Kentucky Law Enforcement Council 28:01 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard budget-related testimony from the Department of Corrections on a request for additional funding to take over operations of the Lee Adjustment Center, including $2.2 million in fiscal year 2027 and $5.2 million in fiscal year 2028. The witness said the governor’s budget did not recommend the request. Members asked about the cost savings of private operation versus state operation, the facility’s role in the department’s long-term goals, and whether the state intends to move toward operating all adult correctional facilities directly. The Department of Juvenile Justice then presented on staffing, recruitment, retention, and facility planning. Officials described recent pay increases and other investments, including a 10% security pay raise in 2021, an 8% state employee raise in 2022, higher youth worker starting salaries, and $4.8 million in 2023 funding to sustain salary increases. They said DJJ has also expanded mental health and medical staffing, improved recruitment efforts, and seen an upward trend in hiring. In response to questions, the commissioner said barriers to recruitment and retention include the Tier 3 retirement system, the structured and restrictive nature of detention work, and competition from other employers. He also said the department wants to move toward a regional model for female facilities under SB 162 and believes those facilities can be staffed. DJJ provided staffing figures showing 1,339 funded positions, with 157 filled and 182 vacant at a January benchmark, and 524 detention positions with 450 filled and 74 vacant. Officials said 30 correctional officers were in basic training and expected to join posts soon. Members also asked about the feasibility of staffing additional facilities and the department’s vacancy trends. Finally, the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council testified on a funding request for one attorney, one paralegal, one additional monitor, higher costs for existing monitor positions, and Lexington office rent. Officials said the request is needed to handle a growing decertification caseload and expanded oversight responsibilities as the number of academies has increased to about eight, with more than 2,100 instructors requiring biennial review. They said KLEC currently has one attorney and about 15 total staff, with roughly 180 cases pending, more than 50 complaints left to file, and another 30 cases expected soon. Members asked about current staffing, attorney salary, the number of academies, and the move to a separate Lexington office. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned without a quorum for approving minutes.

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• diialysis unit diialysis unit and<00:18:43.760> trying<00:18:44.080> to<00:18:44.240
• geriatric psychiatric unit. geriatric psychiatric unit.
• I may be been one and only one case.
• <00:21:02.080> in wrong, but I know of only one case in wrong, but I know of only one case

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up several bills described as vehicles to keep options open for pending rural health issues, especially the rural health transformation fund and the Greenwood Hospital situation. The chair explained that Greenwood Hospital is struggling financially and operationally, including a Medicaid overpayment dispute in which Medicaid planned to recoup $2 million from a December payment, threatening payroll and continued operation. The committee discussed a proposed committee substitute that would delay recoupment until May 1 and preserve legislative flexibility to help Greenwood if a workable plan emerges. The committee adopted motions for title sufficiency and due pass on the block of bills, including the committee substitute and reverse repealer provisions. The committee then turned to two certificate-of-need bills. One bill, 2474, was presented as a rural hospitals measure that would let certain rural hospitals obtain certificates of need for services such as outpatient dialysis units, ambulatory surgical facilities, and geriatric psychiatric units, with definitions aimed largely at Delta and other rural counties. The chair also included a provision making the state health officer’s licensing decision final and not subject to judicial review, with only a short reconsideration process available. Senator Hill objected, arguing the bill concentrated too much power in the health department, eliminated meaningful court review, and unfairly picked winners and losers instead of letting the market work. The chair responded that the goal was to reduce costly, repetitive litigation and preserve access to care in areas where hospitals struggle financially. The committee then considered Senator Blackwell’s broader CO bill, which would address appeals and litigation more generally by shifting costs to the losing party in CO disputes. A reverse repealer was adopted first, and the chair explained that the bill was intended to reduce endless and expensive appeals while still allowing a limited opportunity for reconsideration. Senators Hill and others raised concerns about limiting judicial review and expanding health department power, while the chair said many states have no judicial review in this area and that the committee was exploring the issue further. The chair said he had asked several members to study the matter and contact the National Council of State Legislatures. The committee ultimately adopted the motions on the bills and amendments by voice vote, with the ayes prevailing each time.

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• We are only one of three states in the entire United States that.
• The Bishop's Lodge case is one of them.
• So, this being the case for this one here...
• Speaker, gentlemen, I believe that is the case. And, Mr.
• to replace the existing units with units that are...

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• <00:37:44.000> make<00:37:44.240> that cases flavoring might actually make that cases
• the frequency of natural gas rate cases. the frequency of natural gas rate cases.
• ,<02:31:59.520> guess And by avoiding more rate cases, guess And by avoiding more rate cases
• <02:39:50.880> and rate case or outside of a rate case and rate case or outside of a rate
• United States than they have in Europe. United States than they have in Europe.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As an example, Minnesota's cost of doing business is outpacing the United States in key areas.
• As an example, Minnesota's cost of doing business is outpacing the United States in key areas.
• <00:31:57.760> So<00:31:58.320> if housing unit growth this decade.
• So if housing unit growth this decade.
• Um but those factors very cold state.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Many people coming from different backgrounds, different histories, you know, we all unite as brothers
• > brothers<00:10:30.880> and<00:10:31.320> with<00:10:31.519> youu we all Unite
• as brothers and with youu we all Unite as brothers and with youu Jama<00:10:33.440> it's<00:10
• That will not be the case.
• Spring Minnesota and I teals Mar in Cold Spring Minnesota and I cannot<01:51:25.040> thank<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• [laughter] >> It doesn't fit. >> Just in case you're wondering why our trusty duo is up here again today
• Uh, the cold weather has finally hit, so we opted to do a potluck.
• Just in case you're wondering members.
• Just in case you're wondering why<00:26:38.400> our<00:26:38.640> trusty<00:26:39.039><

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, led the pledge, established a quorum, and approved the journal from Thursday, January 22, 2026 as corrected. The meeting then moved into announcements and introductions rather than bill debate. Members welcomed the Rocky Mountain Police and Fire Chaplain and recognized First Responder Chaplaincy Day at the Capitol, with remarks emphasizing support for first responders’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Several members made brief announcements about upcoming or ongoing events, including a Joint Local Government and Housing Smart Committee meeting, the livestock sale at the stock show, and a Marty GR potluck planned for February 17. One member thanked the Transportation, Housing, and Local Government Committee for canceling some presentations to speed up proceedings. The House also heard a short reading from More Than Pett Coats: Remarkable Colorado Women about Sister Blandina Segale, highlighting themes of service, charity, and overcoming prejudice. The session was light and informal, with repeated references to the Broncos and a group photo in team gear. No substantive legislation was considered, and no recorded votes occurred beyond adoption of the corrected journal. The House then recessed until later in the day.

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• United States Constitution. United States Constitution.
• the facts in the case.
• the facts in the case.
• the facts in the case.
• Dick continued to serve during the early Cold War and later enlisted in the United States Marine Corps

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• 18 and 19-year-olds in some many cases. 18 and 19-year-olds in some many cases.
• impacted, the the kids and in many cases impacted, the the kids and in many cases families<00:59
• Do you know how cold it is in the state of Minnesota? It was cold in January.
• Do you know how cold it is in the state of Minnesota? It was cold in January.
• <01:42:42.360> the<01:42:42.760> by case in many cases by the by case in many cases by

Bills: HF3542

Keywords: data privacy, investigative data, welfare system, public funds, transparency, 1183, house

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• The word comes from a boreal rainforest in cold-weather climates.
• <00:01:53.360> Actually,<00:01:53.840> I in cold weather climates.
• Actually, I in cold weather climates.
• type of low low to no risk use cases type of low low to no risk use cases that<00:09:32.160>
• the AI industry who bring use cases the AI industry who bring use cases forward<00:13:45.680>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um Christina got bath by get too cold.
• It’s obvious that that’s the case.
• species unit at the Minnesota DNR. species unit at the Minnesota DNR.
• So in case of permitting till 2029.
• And this specifically is for a biochar unit and utilization of that biochar unit as part of their work

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council met on May 27, 2026, approved the January 7 minutes and the day’s agenda, and reported no conflicts of interest. The executive director gave staff updates, including introductions of new staff member Cara Castanza and DNR liaison Jason Co., both of whom were welcomed by the council. Members were also informed about three minor easement/conveyance matters in the packet, including a small Bowser easement impact with about $1,600 returned to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, a Minnesota Land Trust easement request involving a DNR trout stream easement, and an access easement revision in Itasca County. The council also noted several upcoming dedication events and a June field tour in southeast Minnesota beginning in Winona on June 16, with visits to Whitewater WMA, bluff prairie and stream sites, and a river segment if a boat is secured. A major agenda item was a legislative session recap on the Outdoor Heritage Fund portion of Senate File 2077, the omnibus Outdoor Heritage Fund, Legacy, and Lands bill. Staff reported that all council recommendations were incorporated into the bill, which passed both chambers on May 17 and was expected to be signed by the governor. The fiscal year 2027 Outdoor Heritage Fund recommendations covered 53 programs totaling about $188.9 million, with the February forecast increasing the appropriation slightly so the final total was about $191.16 million; eligible programs were proportionately increased. Staff also highlighted a few changes made during the legislative process, including adjustments to the Roso Lake rehabilitation phase three project, the conservation partners legacy grant language, and statutory provisions affecting the council. The recap also covered policy changes in the bill: a public member term limit of eight years, with a short vacancy exception and transition rules for current members; a revised executive director hiring process allowing the Legislative Coordinating Commission to provide support while preserving the council’s final hiring authority and permitting closed meetings for candidate discussions; and an extension of the Upper Mississippi River invasive carp deterrent design deadline to June 30, 2027. Members discussed the Roso Lake amendment at length, with Senator Lang and Representative Burkel explaining that the added delay and injunction-related language were intended to address local concerns and preserve the council’s process while litigation proceeds. The meeting ended without any additional formal action beyond receiving the updates and discussion.

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• <01:00:09.480> and<01:00:09.760> act worst case and act worst case and act accordingly
• In that case, Mr.
• In that case, Mr.
• In that case, Mr.
• <03:41:57.479> of ballots with only two cases of ballots with only two cases of fraudulent

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• or extended observation unit.
• And in that case, boom.
• case.
• or within the same case.
• They'll book the case and he'll say, you know, he will need general anesthesia for this case.

Bills: HB216

Keywords: HB216, Texas abortion law, abortion-inducing drug, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, telemedicine, in-person exam, physician presence, out-of-state physician, reproductive healthcare, abortion regulation, Health and Safety Code, Occupations Code, consultation services, remote prescribing, pro-life, pro-choice

Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.

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• winter fun instead of just cold. winter fun instead of just cold.
• As all of you know, most cases of sexual assault are not criminally prosecuted.
• <01:03:03.280> and centers, the only burn unit and centers, the only burn unit and hyperbaric
• cases, and complicated investigations. investigations. investigations.
• <01:04:08.640> there's presentation just in case there's presentation just in case there's

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• case and narcotics investigations.
• case and narcotics investigations.
• So, you know, it was more of a case-by-case basis as opposed to painting with a wide brush based on where
• So, you know, it was more of a case-by-case basis as opposed to painting with a wide brush based on where
• Wright case that allowed for that was a Florida case. It was because we were ground zero.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• So what I will do, you will see me in some cases just register public support or opposition, but not
• I'm not aware of anything that actually would increase the gas tax by 25 cents, and if that were the case
• It's like, wow, you know, the infrastructure requires that you have to have really cold, cold, cold systems
• to keep that system cold for whatever reason.

Bills: SB251, SB150, SB154, SB73, SB111, SB172, SB76, SB181, SB235

Keywords: horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• Um, as you've seen in a number of cases this year, there are some issues with the RSAs that have been
• <00:09:28.640> this you've seen in a number of cases this you've seen in a number of cases
• <00:17:14.480> States to his time in the United States to his time in the United States Congress
• Is to<01:01:08.559> let<01:01:08.720> it<01:01:08.880> go<01:01:09.040> cold<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with Senate Bill 197, which would remove supervision of the legislative facilities committee nurse from the Department of Health and Human Services and instead place the nurse under the Board of Nursing’s scope of practice and the Nurse Practice Act. Ryan Maliti introduced the bill for Senator Pearl, and John Williams of DHHS explained that the current statutory language is outdated, dating back to 1995, and improperly gives medical supervisory authority to a non-clinician. He said the change would align the statute with current practice and that the department, the Joint Legislative Committee’s chief operating officer, and the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification were all comfortable with the language. Committee members asked about the need for the change and confirmed the old supervisory language was no longer being meaningfully used. The chair closed the hearing on SB 197, noting there may be additional amendments before final action. The committee then heard Senate Bill 186, which would authorize the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept and display a portrait of former Senator Jeb Bradley in the State House. Max Taylor, speaking for Senator Rashardi, described Bradley’s long public service and urged the committee to move the bill. Members asked whether the portrait was completed, where it would be displayed, and how size and placement would be determined. Taylor said the portrait had not yet been commissioned but would be paid for by Bradley, and that the exact location had not been set. Committee members and staff noted that the Joint Historical Committee is already working on portrait placement and space issues, and that the bill may need to be coordinated with broader updates to the statutes governing portraits and memorials. The committee also heard Senate Bill 200, introduced by Senator Reardon, to allow the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept and hang a portrait of former Senator Sylvia Larson. Reardon and Donna Susi, who painted the portrait and had served as Larson’s chief of staff, gave strong testimony about Larson’s legislative record, leadership as Senate President, and bipartisan service. Members asked about the portrait’s status, size, and where it would be displayed; witnesses said the portrait was completed, framed, and currently stored in a box pending approval, and that the committee would decide placement. In the later work session, the chair used the two portrait bills to discuss broader problems in the statutes and the Joint Historical Committee’s responsibilities, including possible size limits, placement rules, and whether New Hampshire should adopt practices used in other states such as waiting periods or moratoriums on portraits. No votes were taken during the work session, but members discussed using the bills as vehicles for larger statutory cleanup.

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• Most cases are determined by a parole panel of three, where a majority of the cases are determined by
• These kind of cases are probably our most egregious cases and they consist of. aggravated sexual assault
• Parole cases or discretionary mandatory cases.
• We do have two cases currently set for trial.
• This year, but you'll see that the majority of our cases now are juvenile cases that are coming over,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Texas, Texas, Johnson, Johnson, Johnson, Casar, Jeff Casar, Jeff Case.
• May God continue to bless the United States of America.
• <02:41:10.479> States the Constitution of the United States the Constitution of the United
• notify the president of the United notify the president of the United States<03:01:14.920> that
• <05:38:48.000> States and Vice President of the United States and Vice President of the United

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It can be used for transportation as well as for heating, but in this case we're focusing primarily on
• It can be used for transportation as well as for heating, but in this case we're focusing primarily on
• <00:04:49.639> we're<00:04:49.919> focusing but in this case we're focusing but in
• And in many cases, they're not able to do that.
• or regions like Minnesota in the United or regions like Minnesota in the United States<00:38:09.319

Keywords: 1187, senate, all