Transcript Highlights:

• No, to do them, no.
• No, to do them, no.
• No, to do them, no.
• No, to do them, no.
• No, to do them, no.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:05 Capitol Renovations Update 00:00:40 Damage from Recent Disaster Discussion 00:33:25, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its third meeting of the session and received an update on the Capitol renovation project from Finance and Administration Secretary Holly Johnson and State Budget Director John Hicks. They reported the project budget remains $291.52 million, with Messer Construction as construction manager, and said the temporary legislative chamber completion has slipped into 2025 because of wiring, voting machine, KET camera, and canopy work. They outlined the current bid schedule: site and utility bids due February 27, 2025; roofing and fourth-floor structural work due April 24; major renovation bids due May 23; bid review in late May and early June; roofing and fourth-floor work beginning in late June; and overall construction starting July 7, 2025. A major focus of the discussion was the project contingency, which officials said is only $10.8 million for an older building with significant unknown conditions. They explained that earlier investigations led to about $60 million in value engineering cuts, including more than $40 million tied to unexpectedly extensive terrace damage on the north, south, and east sides. The terraces were originally expected to need only minor work, but officials said investigations showed reconstruction would eventually be necessary and could not be handled by simple restoration. They also said the mechanical equipment plan changed from a basement location to a vault under the east parking lot, and that the west terrace will still see some ADA-related work. Committee members questioned why the terrace work was not included in the current budget, whether doing it later would cost more, and why bids and construction planning had taken so long. Officials said the terraces were left out because of cost, that future work would likely be more expensive because of market escalation, and that the timing reflected extensive investigation needed to produce reliable bids. Members also raised concerns about scaffolding and the temporary chambers; officials clarified that the scaffolding discussed was for the separate Capitol Dome project, not the chamber project, and said the Dome scaffolding is part of that project cost and is expected to come down in early 2027. They said the temporary chambers are expected to be used for three sessions, through the 28th session, with a return to the Capitol planned for the 29th session, and that public tours of the Capitol would likely end around June depending on the bid results and construction schedule.

Transcript Highlights:

• it there's just no way that that<00:09:57.160><c> our</c><00:09:57.279><c> local</c><00:09:57.560><c
• So if there's no other questions, I'll ask for a motion on the bill to adopt the committee substitute
• So if there's no other questions, I'll ask for a motion on the bill to adopt the committee substitute
• So if there's no other questions, I'll ask for a motion on the bill to adopt the committee substitute
• So if there's no other questions, I'll ask for a motion on the bill to adopt the committee substitute

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:06 SB24 Discussion: 01:08 SB24 Vote: 13:22 SB18 Discussion: 14:40 SB18 Vote: 21:54, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up Senate Bill 24, a measure aimed at combating property and casualty insurance fraud. Senator Girdler and witnesses from the Insurance Institute of Kentucky and the National Insurance Crime Bureau said the bill would expand the definition of a fraudulent insurance act to cover statements that misrepresent the scope of property damage or repair costs, with the goal of addressing inflated storm-damage claims and out-of-state bad actors. Members discussed whether existing prosecutors were already handling these cases, the role of Commonwealth’s attorneys versus the Attorney General, and the need to keep the bill narrowly tailored to criminal intent rather than negligence or ordinary disputes over value. The committee substitute was adopted, the bill received favorable expression, and a title amendment was also adopted. The committee then heard Senate Bill 18, which would address a shortage of insurance options for automobile dealers by allowing nonadmitted carriers to provide garage liability coverage in Kentucky. Testimony from an insurance agent and a legislative agent for Big I Kentucky described a shrinking market in which some small dealers cannot find coverage at all, risking closure. Members asked about the meaning of garage liability, consumer protections, solvency concerns, and whether more competition could lower prices; witnesses said surplus lines carriers already operate in Kentucky, agents play an important vetting role, and errors-and-omissions coverage would apply to the agent. The bill was supported as a way to preserve dealer businesses and expand coverage options, and it passed the committee with favorable expression after roll call.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikc-0AthC0g, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:10 Discussion on HB 465 01:48 Roll Call Vote on HB 465 06:12 Discussion on HB 447 (No Vote) 08:28 Discussion Administrative Regulations 48:56, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2wE3lg7f7s, 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_HSG_03-17-23_.PDF 11:18 - Introduction 11:45 - SB 340, SD2 (SSCR934) 29:40 - SB 898, SD2 (SSCR704) 32:15 - SB 1442, SD2 (SSCR767) 40:23 - SB 930, SD1 (SSCR824) 1:05:01 - SB 1357, SD1 (SSCR1107) 1:05:44 - SB 395, SD1 (SSCR689) 1:09:14 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsgyJO2V5FA, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:28 - HB 40 05:49 - HB 717 HD 1 08:38 - HB 983 20:01 - HB 1011 HD 1 20:51 - HB 1505 HD 1 27:50 - HB 1506 HD 1 40:33 - DM LBT 3:00 PM Hearing Notice: LBT 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT_03-15-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo-k5LUpAoI, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:28 HB 241 Discussion: 01:15 HB 241 Roll Call Vote: 01:59 HB 538 Discussion: 02:50 HB 538 Roll Call Vote: 14:35 HCR 59 Discussion: 15:45 HCR 59 Roll Call Vote: 19:47 HB 547 Discussion: 20:40 HB 547 Roll Call Vote: 44:40, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Y8bwv5-Co, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:13 HB 40 Discussion: 01:59 HB 40 Roll Call Vote: 09:43 HB 70 Discussion: 11:37 HB 70 Roll Call Vote: 14:14 HB 49 Discussion: 16:03 HB 49 Roll Call Vote: 23:52 HB 185 Discussion: 25:41 HB 185 Roll Call Vote: 35:36, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aXRdCD6yfQ, 2026-07-02T01:23:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:20 - SB 210 09:55 - SB 223 54:50 - SB 369 1:07:27 - SB 372 1:09:40 - SB 454 1:15:38 - SB 455 1:19:40 - SB 708 1:25:15 - SB 786 1:28:05 - DM Hearing Notice: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_02-01-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• /c><00:40:21.360><c> if</c><00:40:21.480><c> you</c><00:40:21.600><c> have</c><00:40:21.840><c> that<
• ><c> of</c><00:40:22.560><c> severity</c><00:40:23.000><c> of</c><00:40:23.120><c> hearing</c><00:40:
• ><c> trying</c><00:40:29.600><c> to</c><00:40:29.760><c> help</c><00:40:30.040><c> recover</c><00:40:
• </c><00:40:34.440><c> And</c><00:40:34.600><c> so</c><00:40:35.000><c> about</c><00:40:35.360><c> 60<
• </c><00:40:45.320><c> It's</c><00:40:45.440><c> not</c><00:40:45.600><c> a</c><00:40:45.640><c> one</

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 SB 6 Discussion 00:40 SB 6 Vote 00:13:30 Cochlear Implants 00:16:25, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee heard Senate Bill 6, sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers, which would create an endowed research fund to support collaborative university research in Kentucky. Stivers described the bill as an extension of earlier higher-education research efforts, arguing that Kentucky should build research “hubs” by requiring or encouraging partnerships among universities and outside entities, with potential focus areas including health care, engineering, aerospace, agriculture, and other emerging fields. He said the proposal would establish five research tranches over five years and sought a $30 million endowment for each, generating annual interest to fund consortium-based research and leverage additional private and federal dollars. Senators Frommeyer, Neal, Givens, Boswell, and Richardson spoke in support, emphasizing economic development, job creation, and examples from other research clusters such as Boston and North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The committee voted 12-0 to report the bill favorably to the Senate floor. The committee then received a presentation from Dr. Matthew Bush of the University of Kentucky on pediatric hearing loss and cochlear implants. Bush explained that early hearing detection and intervention is critical because hearing loss in newborns is a neurocognitive emergency that affects language, literacy, and long-term outcomes. He outlined national screening benchmarks, Kentucky’s incidence of childhood hearing loss, and the high educational and societal costs of untreated hearing loss. Bush also highlighted disparities in rural and western Kentucky, where children face delayed diagnosis, longer waits for hearing aids or cochlear implants, and more difficulty accessing follow-up care. He described cochlear implants, the multidisciplinary care they require, and research showing improved language development, quality of life, and cost savings when children are treated early.

Transcript Highlights:

• &gt;&gt; No. &gt;&gt; No. &gt;&gt; No.
• Local governments<01:40:30.400><c> put</c><01:40:30.960><c> $6</c><01:40:31.199><c> million</c><01:40
• :40:40.880><c> and</c><01:40:41.119><c> things</c><01:40:41.280><c> of</c><01:40:41.520><c> that</c>
• ><01:40:42.960><c> going</c><01:40:43.040><c> to</c><01:40:43.119><c> be</c><01:40:43.280><c> short</
• <01:40:46.560><c> that</c><01:40:47.199><c> conference</c><01:40:47.679><c> center</c><01:40:48.000><

Keywords: Discussion of SB 126 (2025 RS) 00:05:13 Discussion of HB 16 (2025 RS) 00:15:40 Kentucky Department of Parks – Overview 01:05:06, 958, all

Summary: The committee met jointly for State Government, State and Local Government, and Elections and Constitutional Amendments, approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting, and then took up discussion of Senate Bill 126, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power. Senator Chris McDaniel said the measure was prompted by concerns over pardons issued in 2019 and would bar pardons for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the swearing-in of a new governor, leaving the power otherwise intact. Members who spoke generally supported the proposal as a way to increase accountability, and McDaniel said he intended to place it on the 2026 ballot. No vote was taken on the bill during the discussion. The committee then moved to House Bill 16 on water fluoridation. Representative Hart and Senator Greg Elkins said the bill would remove Kentucky’s fluoridation mandate and give local water districts the choice to add fluoride or not. They emphasized that the revised draft also adds immunity language to protect districts from civil litigation regardless of their decision. Dr. Jack Call, a Louisville dentist, presented against fluoridation, arguing that the main dental benefit is topical rather than from drinking water and citing studies and reports he said linked fluoride exposure to reduced IQ in children and other health concerns. Cindy Batson, a nurse and parent, also supported the bill and said she had testified on the issue for years. During questions, Senator Rollins raised concerns about fluoride being an industrial byproduct and described fluoridation as forced medication. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s local-control and immunity provisions, with sponsors saying they were not trying to relitigate the broader science but wanted to remove the mandate. The transcript ends while questions and testimony on HB 16 were still underway, and no final committee action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• And if there's no further question or comment, we'll move into the draft of the actual statewide capital
• &gt;&gt; And<00:04:00.720><c> if</c><00:04:00.879><c> there's</c><00:04:01.120><c> no</c><00:04:01.280
• ><c> further</c><00:04:01.519><c> question</c><00:04:01.760><c> or</c> &gt;&gt; And if there's no further
• question or &gt;&gt; And if there's no further question or comment,<00:04:02.400><c> we'll</c><00:04
• And if there be no further discussion, I ask for a motion and a second to adopt the draft of the 2026

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:01 Approval of Minutes 00:01:40 2026-2032 Statewide Capital Improvements Plan 00:02:15, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the prior meeting minutes. The board then reviewed the 2026–2032 statewide capital improvement plan, including project recommendations across maintenance, renovation, IT, and new construction categories. Staff explained that 15 projects were selected in each category and described how the board’s tiebreaker process was used to finalize the recommendations. Members asked about the asset preservation pool, specifically whether institutions receive a blanket appropriation or must identify projects. Staff explained that the Council on Postsecondary Education serves as the gatekeeper after appropriation, reviewing institution-submitted uses to ensure they meet criteria for maintaining and improving existing facilities rather than new construction. Staff also outlined revisions to the draft plan, including updated summary data, revised wording for clarity, an updated maintenance pool policy recommendation based on Pew research, and a change to cross-reference major state-funded construction project status information rather than listing it directly. During discussion, one member praised the work on the plan and commented on the budget reserve trust fund, noting disagreement with Pew’s suggestion that the process should be in statute because Kentucky has long used the budget bill to govern deposits and uses. The board then moved to final action and unanimously adopted the draft 2026–2032 statewide capital improvement plan, with authority for staff to make final technical and editorial revisions and insert the comprehensive project list before publication. The chair thanked members for their work, noting it was the final meeting of the year, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• , no.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Seeing none, seeing no discussion. &gt;&gt; Seeing none, seeing no discussion.
• &gt;&gt; So,<00:04:08.480><c> no.
• ><c> favor</c><00:04:17.040><c> of</c><00:04:17.120><c> the</c> no discussion, all in favor of the no
• Um, no. I I understand. Uh, we can hold Um, no. I I understand.

Bills: HF4319, HF3295, HF3589, HF3587, HF3588, HF4295, HF3571, HF3895

Keywords: public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6zasOTa7nA, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting start 00:00:00 Roll call 00:00:04 Approval of August 22, 2023, meeting minutes 00:04:05 The Jockey Club 00:04:27 Kentucky Horse Racing Commission 00:15:35 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance 00:39:12 Kentucky Racing Health & Welfare Fund 00:53:50 Breeders’ Cup 00:58:56 Quarter Horse Racing 01:13:41 The Red Mile 01:22:24 Adjournment 01:30:57, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcjUkzvBlEI, 2026-07-02T01:23:10+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:17 - DM WAM 9:30 AM 07:13 - DM WAM DEFER 9:35 AM 07:49 - HB 954, HD2 12:06 - HB 1018, HD1 13:10 - HB 1049, HD2 24:42 - DM WAM 9:40 AM 24:54 - GM 507 1:06:21 - GM 518 1:30:04 - GM 532 1:40:04 - DM WAM 9:45 AM Hearing Notices: WAM 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-03-23_.pdf WAM DEFER 9:35 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-03-23_DEFER_.pdf WAM 9:40 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-03-23-1_.pdf WAM 9:45 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-03-23-2_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hXCjsak-0M, 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_HLT_02-01-23_.PDF Followed by 10:00AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-01-23_2_.PDF Followed by 11:30AM Decision Making: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-01-23_3_.PDF Timestamps: 12:39 - Introduction (HLT 8:30AM) 15:50 - HB82 22:40 - HB664 27:01 - HB666 38:51 - HB517 54:13 - HB659 1:04:09 - HB622 1:18:33 - HB663 3:13:23 - Decision Making (HLT 8:30AM) ------------------------ 1:39:58 - Introduction (HLT 10:00AM) 1:40:25 - HB650 1:54:04 - HB651 2:02:36 - HB652 3:21:05 - Decision Making (HLT 10:00AM) ------------------------ 3:09:40 - HLT 11:30AM Decision Making Agenda [HB406], 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

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• to</c><00:40:39.440><c> Senator</c><00:40:40.240><c> Carol</c><00:40:40.560><c> at</c><00:40:40.720><
• ><c> the</c><00:40:44.079><c> how</c><00:40:44.480><c> safe</c><00:40:45.760><c> that</c><00:40:46.160
• c> cancer</c><00:40:52.480><c> survivor,</c><00:40:52.880><c> my</c><00:40:53.119><c> radar</c><00:40
• </c><00:40:54.720><c> So,</c><00:40:55.440><c> uh,</c><00:40:55.599><c> I</c><00:40:55.839><c> was</c

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 SB 11 Discussion 00:01:20 SB 11 Vote 00:05:00 SB 41 Discussion 00:5:43 SB 41 Vote 00:15:03 SB 59 Discussion 00:20:30 SB 59 Vote 00:28:15 SB 57 Discussion 00:29:40 SB 57 Vote 00:40:00 SB 125 Discussion 00:42:43 SB 125 Vote 00:50:53 SB 191 Discussion 00:53:19 SB 191 Vote 00:59:38, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 11, a proposal to create a matching-grant program for neighborhood storm shelters in rural Kentucky. Sponsor Steve Meredith and supporters from the Kentucky League of Cities and the City of Morgantown said the idea was to use FEMA-style funding to help residents who live far from community shelters, noting that in some rural counties it can take 30 to 45 minutes to reach a shelter during severe weather. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill 11-0, with no nay votes. The committee then considered Senate Bill 41, which would require a ballot referendum whenever a taxing entity raises property taxes more than 4 percent, rather than relying on the current petition process. Sponsor Gary Boswell said the bill would give taxpayers more direct control and argued that local governments should simply avoid raising taxes above the threshold. Superintendents from Rockcastle and Casey counties opposed the bill, saying it would weaken local control, add election costs, delay budgets, and make it harder for school districts to keep up with inflation, insurance, transportation, and construction costs. After debate, the committee passed the bill 7-3 with favorable expression. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 59, which would add criminal penalties to KRS 65.013, the law barring public funds from being used to advocate for or against ballot questions. Sponsor Steve Rawlings said the measure was prompted by reports of school officials using public resources to oppose a 2024 ballot issue and argued the law needs real enforcement to protect taxpayers and election integrity. Members raised concerns about First Amendment issues and the bill’s gray areas, especially for public employees speaking on their own time; Rawlings said the substitute removed volunteer references, allowed balanced issue debates, and clarified that employees acting on their own time and resources would not be prohibited. The committee passed the bill 8-3 with favorable expression. The committee also began hearing Senate Bill 57, as substituted, from Senator Danny Carroll. The bill would create a nuclear-ready site readiness pilot program under the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority, with up to three projects receiving up to $25 million each to help cover early site permitting and related licensing costs. Carroll, along with witnesses from the UK Center for Applied Energy Research and the Public Service Commission, said the goal is to build a nuclear energy ecosystem in Kentucky, with safeguards including surety bonds, deadlines, and cost-recovery provisions. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> web chair McDaniel I me seven I votes no web chair McDaniel I me seven I votes no nay<00:09:15.040
• So again, this bill we're trying to stabilize no growth.
• No? Very good, then don't worry about that, and I misspoke.
• No? All right, Representative Bowling, would you like one...
• Senator Webb, Chair McDaniel, I vote no. Nay votes.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 HB 2 Discussion 00:01:00 HB 2 Vote 00:04:00 HB 544 Discussion 00:05:05 HB 544 Vote 00:06:15 HB 552 Discussion 00:07:00 HB 552 Vote 00:08:40 HB 605 Discussion 00:09:35 HB 605 Vote 00:11:35 HB 606 Discussion 00:12:10 HB 606 Vote 00:15:40 HB 695 Discussion 00:16:25 HB 695 Vote 00:34:05, 958, all

Summary: The Appropriations and Revenue Committee took up several House bills and committee substitutes. House Bill 2, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, was described by Rep. T.J. Roberts as restoring a tax exemption enacted in 2024 by providing refunds with interest to those improperly taxed and creating a cause of action; the substitute also aligned state filing deadlines for certain flood-disaster counties with the federal November 15 deadline. The committee adopted the substitute and then passed the bill with favorable expression. The committee also adopted a title amendment for House Bill 544, which Rep. Jason Petrie said was part of the state’s flood-relief discussion and would allow the guard cap to be used over the biennium rather than annually, effectively increasing the cap from $50 million per year to $100 million over two years; the measure passed with favorable expression. House Bill 552, handled by Rep. Josh Bray after Rep. Kim King’s absence, was described as simplifying tourist commission appointments. The committee substitute added creation of the Kentucky-Ireland Trade Commission and changed marina licensing agreements by exempting private contractors from the model procurement code. The committee adopted the substitute, approved a title amendment, and passed the bill with favorable expression. House Bill 605, sponsored by Rep. Kim King, clarified which grants qualify for a grant program and allowed cities or counties to apply on behalf of water districts or other entities not directly affiliated with them; Rebecca Hearts of Grant Ready Kentucky said the program had matched $103 million of the $200 million allocation, generating about $469.98 million in total project value. The committee adopted the title amendment and passed the bill with favorable expression. House Bill 606, by Rep. Wade Williams, added a capital-oversight reporting requirement for school district general obligation bonds that had been omitted from prior legislation. The committee substitute also made several budget and program adjustments, including moving Regional Training Center funds, accelerating funding for the Grand Lyric Theater, correcting water funding language, removing Odyssey Inc. language from a treatment-related item, fixing a double appropriation to LifeWorks Transition Academy, clarifying carry-forward language, allowing SRO reimbursements for public and non-public schools, and authorizing an additional $10 million in agency bonds for Western Kentucky University athletic facilities. The committee adopted the substitute, approved a title amendment, and passed the bill with favorable expression. The committee then spent the most time on House Bill 695, a Medicaid-related bill. Rep. Adam Bowling said the bill was intended to stabilize Medicaid, create oversight and advisory mechanisms, and address growth in the program. Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander and Medicaid CFO Steve Beckle said they were generally supportive of the transparency and reporting changes but flagged risks, including federal compliance concerns, budget growth from changing the drug rebate treatment, administrative costs tied to MCO rebidding and a managed long-term services study, and some data-collection challenges. Representatives from the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities opposed the section calling for a managed long-term care reimbursement study, arguing it would be costly, duplicative, and likely ineffective, and they warned against managed care models for long-term care. Despite the concerns, the committee adopted the committee substitute by voice vote and moved the bill forward with favorable expression.

Transcript Highlights:

• No new tax up, no new tax down.
• :01.599><c> to</c><00:40:02.160><c> that</c><00:40:02.319><c> which</c><00:40:02.480><c> we</c><00:40
• :40:29.200><c> uh</c><00:40:29.319><c> it</c><00:40:29.400><c> would</c><00:40:29.560><c> be</c><00:40
• > we</c><00:40:33.599><c> really</c><00:40:33.839><c> couldn't</c><00:40:34.119><c> speak</c><00:40:34.400
• ><c> through</c><00:40:39.560><c> 99</c><00:40:40.560><c> deal</c><00:40:40.960><c> with</c><00:40:41.359

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:12 SB 28 Discussion 00:01:33 SB 28 Vote 00:04:05 SJR 26 Discussion 00:05:32 SJR 26 Vote 00:07:10 HB 741 Discussion 00:08:30 HB 741 Vote 00:14:00 HB 544 Discussion 00:15:40 HB 544 Vote 00:28:15 HB 775 Discussion 00:31:20 HB 775 Vote 00:56:00 HJR 33 Discussion 01:00:25 HJR 33 Vote 01:01:40, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on March 11, 2025, with a quorum present and first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 28. The bill would create a framework for using $5 million previously set aside for agricultural economic development through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, including loan and grant programs. Members asked about changes in the substitute, and the sponsor explained that it revised the board composition to include members with more experience in finance, lending, and economic development. SB 28 was approved 20-0 and reported favorably. The committee then approved Senate Joint Resolution 26, which directs the Department for Medicaid Services to provide the Legislative Research Commission a report on pharmacist pay parity and the cost of allowing independent pharmacists and pharmacies to be reimbursed by Medicaid for services within their scope of practice. The sponsor and Kentucky Pharmacists Association representative described it as a request for information rather than a policy change. The resolution passed 20-0 and was reported favorably. House Bill 741, relating to public water and wastewater systems, was next. The sponsor said the substitute incorporated Kentucky Infrastructure Authority recommendations, clarified best management practices, and allowed storm water inflow and groundwater infiltration reduction projects to be scored more fairly alongside water projects. Members discussed how the bill narrows eligibility to systems most in need and refines the scoring process for the program created last session. HB 741 passed 20-0, was reported favorably, and received a title amendment. The committee also considered House Bill 544, a branch budget bill amendment creating a new SAFE fund for the most recent Eastern Kentucky flood disaster, indexed to the relevant presidential disaster declaration. The bill would allow state money and other funds to support local governments, utilities, school districts, and other eligible recipients for recovery costs, planning, and short-term liquidity, with reimbursement provisions if FEMA or other sources later pay. Members discussed the amount of available funding, the use of prior SAFE fund balances, and the emergency clause. HB 544 passed 20-0, was reported favorably, and a title amendment was adopted. The committee then began House Bill 775, relating to development areas, and adopted PHS 2 and a committee amendment; the sponsor started explaining the bill’s provisions on development areas, tax increment financing, brewers’ electronic filing, distilled spirits property tax language, income tax reduction conditions, tourism development incentives, and other tax-related sections, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 16 has no effect on that.
• House Bill 16 has no effect on that.
• I'm a no today on this bill.
• So I'm a no, thank you.
• Okay, House Bill 616 passes with 11 yes votes, 4 no votes, and no passes. Thank you.

Keywords: 00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:37 Discussion of 25RS HB 392 00:03:10 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 392 00:04:20 Discussion of 25RS HB 580 00:13:28 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 580 00:14:54 Discussion of 25RS HB 688 00:18:40 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 688 00:21:40 Discussion of 25RS HB 16 01:19:44 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 16 01:27:32 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 392, sponsored by Representative Proctor, which would help the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities pay for emergency medical and psychiatric services provided to patients outside state facilities when those facilities cannot meet their needs. Proctor described it as a continuing improvement bill to address payment issues for services delivered at community-based facilities. The bill received no substantive opposition in the meeting and passed the committee with favorable expression by a vote of 15 yes, 0 no, and 1 pass. The committee then considered House Bill 580, presented by Representative Kim Moser and Elena Sweezy, which tightens oversight of peer support specialists. The bill was described as building on House Bill 505 from the prior year by reinstating supervision requirements, adding parameters around group sizes, creating a pathway for temporary peer support specialists to become fully registered after nine months, and addressing Medicaid reimbursement and accountability concerns. Members asked about reimbursement; the sponsor said Medicaid was okay with the bill and that commercial insurance coverage would be up to insurers. Representative Fleming emphasized the need for stronger financial oversight of the peer support code. The committee adopted a substitute and title amendment, then passed the bill with favorable expression. House Bill 688 was then heard, with Representative Bratcher explaining that it addresses two issues: preventing fraud in nurse licensure by giving the Kentucky Board of Nursing more discretion to review out-of-state credentials, and expanding school authority to administer certain emergency medications. He said the bill changes the board’s authority from “shall” to “may” so it can verify transcripts, curricula, accreditation, and exam passage. During discussion, Representative Sharp explained his yes vote by noting the bill also adds rescue medications such as glucagon and Solu-Cortef and allows prescribed emergency medications for known conditions in schools. The committee passed the bill with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 16, which would leave decisions about adding fluoride to drinking water to local governing bodies rather than maintaining a state mandate. Supporters, including Representative David Hale, Dr. Jack Call, and Cindy Batson, argued that fluoridation should be a local choice and raised concerns about cost, potential health risks, and the precautionary principle. Opponents, including Dr. Steve Robertson of the Kentucky Dental Association, defended fluoridation as beneficial for preventing tooth decay and warned that local removal decisions could increase Medicaid costs and may not reflect the broader public interest. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote on House Bill 16 in the excerpt.

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lw_tXgFloQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:51+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JHA_03-14-24_.PDF 8:52 - Introduction 10:24 - SB2381 56:22 - SB3243 1:02:40 - SB2405 1:10:42 - SB2216 1:13:28 - SB2217 1:14:25 - SB2219 1:36:54 - SB2569 1:44:40 - SB2561 1:49:20 - SB2236 1:57:35 - SB2387 1:57:55 - SB2958 2:00:10 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47