Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd5Cupb1R2s, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:09 HB 307 Discussion: 00:52 HB 307 Roll Call Vote: 02:36 HB 370 Discussion: 03:47 HB 370 Roll Call Vote: 06:32 HB 380 Discussion: 07:28 HB 380 Roll Call Vote: 08:32 HB 474 Discussion: 09:07 HB 474 Roll Call Vote: 11:48 SB 298 Discussion: 12:23 SB 298 Roll Call Vote: 17:10, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5yPzLD3ayk, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 01:19 HB 392 Discussion: 02:11 HB 392 Roll Call Vote: 06:20 SB 217 Discussion: 08:05 SB 217 Roll Call Vote: 17:58 SB 341 Discussion: 19:03 SB 341 Roll Call Vote: 21:04 SB 301 Discussion: 21:46 SB 310 Roll Call Vote: 37:58 SB 315 Discussion: 40:10 SB 315 Roll Call Vote: 47:15, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKlLNYQOUFA, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 01:27 HB 277 Discussion: 02:38 HB 277 Roll Call Vote: 16:22 HB 680 Discussion: 18:54 HB 680 Roll Call Vote: 23:49 SB 61 Discussion: 25:10 SB 61 Roll Call Vote: 26:24 SB 83 Discussion: 27:34 SB 83 Roll Call Vote: 43:44 SB 265 Discussion: 46:21 SB 265 Roll Call Vote: 55:14, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sXIZ1rsHd0, 2026-06-21T07:16:57+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:14 HB 179 Discussion: 02:40 HB 179 Roll Call Vote: 04:06 HB 79 Discussion: 05:25 HB 79 Roll Call Vote: 08:59 HB 38 Discussion: 10:22 HB 38 Roll Call Vote: 14:28 HB 24 Discussion: 17:10 HB 24 Roll Call Vote: 19:14 HB 220 Discussion: 20:51 HB 220 Roll Call Vote: 23:08, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• I hereby call this meeting of the Health Services Committee to order.
• He said he called the Board of Pharmacy and asked how they were supposed to treat this.
• And they walked with that family during the grieving process.
• Much of it is the process that women go through and the families, the grieving process, the fear, having
• Much of it is the process that women go through and the families, the grieving process, the fear, having

Keywords: 00:34 Call to Order/Roll Call 02:09 Discussion of 25RS HB 389 04:05 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 389 05:16 Discussion of 25RS HB 501 09:31 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 501 10:50 Discussion of 25RS HB 414 (Discussion Only) 42:05 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Health Services Committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 389, a cleanup measure related to the CASPER prescription monitoring program. Representative Duval and staff explained that the bill addresses implementation issues the Office of Inspector General encountered and aligns the definition of “practitioner” for in-state and out-of-state providers. The committee took no questions, then approved the bill unanimously and reported it favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 501, which would allow a pharmacist to fill a prescription for a limited period after the prescribing provider has died, so patients can maintain continuity of care. Sponsors and a pharmacist witness said the bill is intended to reduce uncertainty and liability for pharmacists, excludes controlled substances to comply with federal law, and leaves professional judgment with the pharmacist. Members asked about documentation and verification, and the sponsor said the bill applies when the pharmacist knows of the death and that pharmacies would document the situation as they normally do. The committee discussed the issue briefly and passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 414 for discussion only. Representative Tate and Adia Wisher described it as “Love Them Both,” a perinatal palliative care proposal meant to provide wraparound support for women and families facing fatal fetal anomalies or other serious pregnancy complications. Testimony emphasized that the bill would encourage referrals to programs offering medical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and bereavement support, with examples such as Footprints at St. Elizabeth. Members discussed access, referrals, counseling, coverage language, and the role of fathers, and supporters stressed that the services would be optional and intended to broaden support rather than impose penalties. No vote was taken on House Bill 414.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnFXRZIkN1o, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call 00:00 HB 263 Discussion 00:59 Roll Call Vote 11:52 HB 220 Discussion 14:05 Roll Call Vote 24:28 Re-Do on HB 263 Roll Call Vote as Amended by Committee Substitute 26:52 HB 222 Discussion 29:07 Roll Call Vote 40:30, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• I'll ask the clerk to call the roll. Representative Duval. Here. Representative Bivens. Here.
• Uh, with that being said, I'll ask the secretary to call the roll.
• Uh, with that being said, I'll ask the secretary to call the roll. Representative Hall. Aye.
• With that, we'll ask Court to call the roll, please. Representative Hall. Aye. Representative Hall.
• Uh, with that being said, uh, be aware that we don't expect it, but there could be a possible called

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:10 SB 37 Discussion 6:56 SB 37 Roll Call Vote 12:31 SB 214 Discussion 14:27 SB 214 Roll Call 15:35, 958, all

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1fkEKffdk0, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 SB 75 Discussion: 00:40 SB 75 Roll Call Vote: 01:25 SB 112 Discussion: 02:46 SB 112 Roll Call Vote: 04:26 SB 89 Discussion: 05:47 SB 89 Roll Call Vote: 08:02 SB 52 Discussion: 09:21 SB 52 Roll Call Vote: 10:02 SB 190 Discussion: 10:49 SB 190 Roll Call Vote: 14:06 SB 206 Discussion: 16:06 SB 206 Roll Call Vote: 17:55 HCR 82 Discussion: 19:00 HCR 82 Roll Call Vote: 19:45, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3PY0Wvidq8, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:33 Intro 00:59 SB 161 Discussion 01:22 SB 161 Roll Call Vote 02:46 HB 222 Discussion 03:29 HB 222 Roll Call Vote 04:15 HB 160 Discussion 05:02 HB 160 Roll Call Vote 06:30 HJR 37 Discussion 07:18 HJR 37 Roll Call Vote 09:19 HJR 69 Discussion 10:03 HJR 69 Roll Call Vote 12:49 SR 139 Discussion 13:50 SR 139 Roll Call Vote 14:40 SR 149 Discussion 17:25, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz8uTeusKDc, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:05 SB 105 Discussion: 01:20 SB 105 Roll Call Vote: 08:16 SB 173 Discussion: 09:15 SB 173 Roll Call Vote: 10:56 SB 178 Discussion: 12:01 SB 178 Roll Call Vote: 13:58 SB 68 Discussion: 15:20 SB 68 Roll Call Vote: 18:22 SB 66 Discussion: 19:25 SB 66 Roll Call Vote: 28:25 SB 276 Discussion: 31:44 SB 276 Roll Call Vote: 36:23 2022 Social Services Block Grant Review: 37:38, 958, 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

Transcript Highlights:

• With that, I'll ask the clerk to call the roll. Representative Hall — Here.
• <00:05:07.320> the we'll ask the secretary to call the we'll ask the secretary to call the
• Representative Aye — [unclear; likely a transcription error in the roll call].
• Representative Aye — [unclear; likely a transcription error in the roll call].
• Representative Aye — [unclear; likely a transcription error in the roll call].

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:02 Attendance Roll Call 00:24 SB 73 Discussion 02:40 SB 73 Roll Call Vote 05:05 SB 155 Discussion 06:48 SB 155 Roll Call Vote 14:00, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This time, I'll ask the clerk to call the roll. Senator Boswell. >> Here.
• That is a transparent, robust process.
• When there's a federal robust process.
• And there's a few phrases that I want to call out that are very concerning.
• <00:54:22.920> and helping us speed up the process and helping us speed up the process and

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 02:38 SB 178 Discussion 03:36 SB 178 Roll Call Vote 43:10 SCR 66 Discussion 47:55 SCR 66 Roll Call Vote 53:48, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and then took up Senate Bill 178 by Senator Greg Elkins. Supporters, including representatives of the U.S. Chamber, Kentucky Chamber, Kentucky Chemistry Council, and Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, said the bill would require state environmental regulations to rely on the best available science, align with federal standards when applicable, and use technologically achievable requirements. They argued it would improve predictability for businesses, promote national uniformity, and increase public confidence in regulatory decisions. Senator Elkins and supporters also said the bill is aimed at several environmental and public health areas, including emergency response, solid waste, water quality, radiation/NORM, environmental permitting, and coal-related regulation. Committee members asked questions about what “best available science” means and whether the bill duplicates existing law. Supporters responded that it means reliable, unbiased, peer-reviewed, scientifically sound studies and that the bill is intended to reduce political influence in regulatory decisions. They also said similar measures had passed in Tennessee and Alabama. Some senators expressed concern that science is already political and asked for clarification on the bill’s scope. Opponents, including Audrey Ernsberger of the Kentucky Resources Council, research scientist Erin Haynes, and attorney Katherine Harcourt Rice, argued that SB 178 would sharply limit Kentucky’s ability to protect public health and the environment. They said the bill would prevent agencies from adopting stronger protections than federal minimums, create ambiguity and regulatory paralysis, and impose an overly restrictive scientific standard. They also objected to language requiring a direct causal link and manifest bodily harm, saying it would force agencies to wait until people are already sick before acting. Harcourt Rice argued the bill is duplicative of existing law and evidentiary rules. No final vote or other action on SB 178 was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Madam Clerk, please call the roll. >> Senator Carpenter. >> Senator Clemons. >> Senator Deneen,
• Madam Clerk, please call the roll. >> Senator Boswell. >> I. >> Senator Carpenter. >> Senator Clemons
• Madame Clerk, please call the role. Madame Clerk, please call the role.
• <00:10:06.160> And process funding for this project.
• And process funding for this project.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:20 SB 37 Discussion: 01:37 SB 37 Roll Call Vote: 06:21 SB 214 Discussion: 07:48 SB 214 Roll Call Vote: 09:48, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first considered Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Senator Robin Webb, which would designate the Treeing Walker Hound as Kentucky’s state dog. Webb described the breed as Kentucky-originated, a working and hunting dog, and a fitting symbol of the commonwealth. Several members voiced support, including comments about preserving full-bred dogs and recognizing the breed’s working-dog status, and the committee voted unanimously to pass the bill. The next item was Senate Bill 214, presented by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Dana Feldman and Mark Manley explained that the bill would allow the department to accept and distribute non-federal grant funding directly, without going through the usual loan procedure with finance. They said the measure was needed in part because an emergency clause would let Kentucky pursue time-sensitive grant funding tied to a food-is-medicine initiative before July 1. Members expressed support for the funding opportunity and the bill passed unanimously. The meeting ended after both bills were approved without opposition.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I'd like to call on my vice chair if he would open us in prayer this morning.
• The goal is to spread these projects out across the state.
• <00:13:32.399> that will go through the same process that will go through the same process
• This has us get through this process.
• received these uh notes that were called received these uh notes that were called in<00:47:07.359

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 03:09 SB 57 Discussion 04:03 SB 57 Roll Call Vote 38:37 SB 172 Discussion 41:27 SB 172 Roll Call Vote 50:23, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including a prayer, the pledge, recognition of an Energy and Environment Cabinet leadership academy group, a roll call establishing quorum, and approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. The main item was Senator Danny Carroll’s presentation of legislation to create a nuclear-ready site readiness pilot program in Kentucky. He said the bill is intended to help build a nuclear ecosystem in the Commonwealth by supporting early site permits, construction permits, or combined licenses, with the state contributing up to $25 million per project and a total of $75 million for up to three projects. He emphasized safeguards such as refundable funding if conditions are not met, legislative rather than authority-only selection of projects, and oversight by the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (NIDTA). He also described related provisions on cost recovery through the Public Service Commission, tax incentive eligibility for nuclear ecosystem projects, training and consultant support for the authority, and eligibility for fusion projects. Carroll and Rodney Andrews said the proposal is meant to attract utilities, developers, and large industrial users such as data centers, and to spread projects geographically, with particular attention to Eastern Kentucky and other rural areas. They said selection criteria would include site suitability, prior site use, regional economic need and impact, geographic diversity, additional investment, federal funding status, and whether a community has applied to be designated nuclear-ready. They stressed that communities would not be forced to host reactors and could choose which parts of the nuclear ecosystem to participate in. Carroll also said the bill could help Kentucky compete with states like Texas and Tennessee, and Andrews said industry contacts viewed the proposal as a signal that Kentucky is open to investment. Members generally expressed support for the bill and its goals, while asking about taxpayer exposure, site size, permitting, grid needs, national security, and reactor technology. Carroll said the state’s direct commitment would be capped at $75 million, with any additional cost recovery depending on PSC approval and project specifics. He said small modular reactor sites would be much smaller than traditional plants, and described a model in which a utility partners with a developer and a data center, with power contracts helping offset costs over decades. On security and technology, Carroll and Andrews said newer reactors would still be subject to the same standards as larger units, and Andrews explained that next-generation designs may use different fuels and materials such as TRISO and high-assay low-enriched uranium. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, and the chair noted time limits and that additional members still had questions, including one witness expected to speak against the measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• Meeting two of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture is called to order.
• Still have uh, that process. I know you had a couple questions yesterday.
• Fortunately, we know the process. We go through this.
• Madam Secretary, please call<00:35:58.320> the<00:35:58.480> role.
• call the role. call the role.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:32 SB 155 Discussion: 03:00 SB 155 Roll Call Vote: 07:50 SB 45 Discussion: 08:39 SB 45 Roll Call Vote: 36:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 155 by Senator Carpenter, which would give the commissioner of agriculture, in consultation with the state veterinarian, authority to declare and manage emergency situations affecting livestock, poultry, and other domesticated animals. The sponsor said the bill is intended to speed response to outbreaks, severe weather, and other urgent threats to animal welfare by reducing bureaucratic delays, while still working with the governor in major situations. Senator Webb praised the Department of Agriculture’s emergency response work, and the bill was advanced on a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 45 from Senator Webb, a repeat bill aimed at protecting agritourism and working-animal activities from local ordinances that could be used to restrict events such as rodeos, carriage rides, dog agility, and similar operations. Webb and supporter Mindy Patterson of the Cavalry Group argued the bill is meant to prevent local governments from using ordinances to shut down legitimate animal-related businesses and to protect local economies and property rights, not to shield animal abuse. Webb said he was willing to work with local officials and legal counsel on wording. Opposition came from Lisa Krumman of the Kentucky Animal Care and Control Association and Campbell County animal services, who said the bill was not consulted on with animal control officers and could broadly exempt working-animal or agritourism activities from local animal welfare ordinances and inspections. She argued the language could create an “undue burden” challenge to county standards for food, water, space, medical care, and inspections, especially for commercial animal establishments such as breeding facilities and petting zoos. Committee members questioned both sides about the bill’s scope, and Webb said he believed existing public health, safety, zoning, and police-power language would preserve local authority, but no vote was taken on SB 45 in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:04:28.400> of of the prime u prime goals of of the prime u prime goals of Commissioner
• It's the longest period of called it.
• Local eaters as well, just process.
• Clark, please call the roll.
• Miss Clerk, please call the questions. Are there any questions? Miss Clerk, please call the roll.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:12 SB 5 Discussion: 03:10 SB 5 Roll Call Vote: 18:05 SB 73 Discussion: 22:00 SB 73 Roll Call Vote: 22:40, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Agriculture Committee met for the first meeting of the 2026 session, established a quorum, and opened with the pledge and a moment of silence honoring Gary Shell, the father of Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell. Committee members welcomed new senators to the panel and briefly noted a soybean association luncheon later in the day. The committee then took up two bills, both sponsored by Senator Jason Howell and presented with Commissioner Shell. Senate Bill 5 was the main item of discussion. Howell and Shell described it as a measure to reduce procurement barriers and expand the use of Kentucky-grown food in school nutrition programs, with a broader goal of connecting farmers, school districts, and the Department of Education through Kentucky Proud and related local sourcing efforts. Shell also discussed related agriculture-in-the-classroom efforts, including “All In for a Week,” and said the bill was part of a larger push to decentralize food sourcing and improve access for local producers. Several members asked questions and offered supportive comments, including a discussion of whether Kentucky Proud products would be included and a side conversation about possible future aquaculture legislation. The committee voted favorably on SB 5, and it passed with favorable expression. The committee then considered Senate Bill 73, which would allow beef tallow-based cosmetic products to be made at home under the state’s home-based industry rules by creating a specific statutory exclusion. After a brief explanation and no substantive debate, the committee voted on the bill and it passed with favorable expression and was recommended to be reported.

Transcript Highlights:

• We had some unexpected things arise this morning, um, but I hereby call this fourth meeting of the House
• All right, seeing none, DJ, please call the roll. Representative Duval here.
• DJ, please call the roll. Representative Bojanowski, yes. Representative Callaway, I.

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:56 Discussion of 25RS HB 508 03:15 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 508 04:08 Review of Referred Administrative Regulations 04:28 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Families and Children met and heard only House Bill 508, sponsored by Representative Jennifer Decker. Decker explained that the bill amends the child care assistance program created under House Bill 499 by requiring the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to make the standardized agreement available on its website and allow submission by email, mail, or an online portal, rather than limiting participants to the current process. A member asked whether the change would expand options beyond online-only submission, and Decker confirmed the bill was intended to address that issue. After discussion, the committee voted on House Bill 508 and passed it favorably by a 13-0 vote. The committee then briefly reviewed a referred administrative regulation; there were no comments or questions, and it was marked reviewed. The chair noted this would likely be the committee’s last meeting of the session, thanked staff for their work, and entertained a motion to adjourn.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I will begin by asking the secretary to call the roll.
• It is a bill that deals with poultry processing in Kentucky.
• It is a bill that deals with poultry processing in Kentucky.
• have you had any bigger thought process have you had any bigger thought process of<00:10:58.800>
• <00:11:45.279> to all these safety processes they have to all these safety processes they

Keywords: 00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – Attendance Roll Call 01:42 – Introduction of guests 09:15 – House Bill 278 18:16 – Roll Call Vote 19:33 – House Bill 527 23:03 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Agriculture met on March 5 and began with roll call, confirming a quorum. The committee spent much of the opening portion introducing guests, including FFA groups from Barren, Christian, and Pulaski counties, a fifth-grade student shadowing a member, and other visitors connected to agriculture and public service. The chair also recognized former Senator Joey Pendleton, who spoke briefly about his background and mentorship in Frankfort. The committee then heard House Bill 278, sponsored by Representative Josh Bray, which would allow Kentucky to use an existing USDA exemption for small poultry producers to process and sell poultry directly at farmers markets and similar venues. Testimony emphasized that the bill would not loosen food safety standards, but would instead require compliance with federal commercial food processing rules, sanitation requirements, HACCP plans, and labeling tied to the USDA exemption. Members raised questions about avian flu, traceability, refrigeration, and inspection; the sponsor and witnesses said the bill would preserve traceability by limiting sales to direct channels and that avian flu response would remain with the state veterinarian. The committee voted favorably on HB 278. The committee also considered House Bill 527, sponsored by Representative Susan Whitten, which would authorize licensed veterinary technicians to administer rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, and ferrets under direct veterinarian supervision on the premises. Supporters said the measure would help free veterinarians for other work while maintaining safety, and noted rising rabies concerns in Kentucky. Members asked why ferrets were included, and witnesses explained that ferrets can contract rabies like other mammals and are routinely vaccinated along with cats and dogs. The committee then took a roll call vote and passed HB 527 with favorable expression. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

Transcript Highlights:

• Ask the clerk to call the roll.
• Ask the clerk to call the roll.
• Ask the clerk to call the roll.
• Ask the clerk to call the roll.
• Ask the clerk to call the roll. We have a motion, a second. Ask the clerk to call the roll.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:56 SJR 28 Discussion 01:44 SJR 28 Roll Call Vote 03:32 SB 179 Discussion 04:08 SB 179 Roll Call Vote 07:33, 958, all

Summary: The committee opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the minutes. After no special guests were recognized, members took up a joint resolution carried by Senator Nemes for Senator Adams concerning reformulated gasoline requirements in Jefferson County and parts of Oldham and Bullitt counties. The resolution would direct the Energy and Environmental Cabinet to revise the state air quality implementation plan to remove the reformulated gas mandate. Senator Nemes argued the requirement is outdated and has little practical effect given modern vehicles and fuel standards, and members voted to pass the resolution unanimously. The committee then heard Senate Bill 179 from Senator Danny Carroll, which would create a nuclear energy development grant program within the Nuclear Energy Development Authority. Carroll explained that the bill would set aside $10 million from the previously appropriated $40 million investment for grants supporting nuclear energy development in Kentucky, with grants capped at $2 million and administered entirely by NEITA rather than through Economic Development. He and several members emphasized the need for Kentucky to invest in nuclear energy to keep pace with states like Tennessee, which was cited as having invested heavily and attracting business activity around small modular reactors. Members expressed strong support for the bill, with Senator West and others praising the initiative and calling it important for Kentucky’s energy future. The committee voted the bill out favorably with an expression that it shall pass. Before adjournment, the chair encouraged members to review the other energy bills that had been heard recently and stressed the importance of moving quickly on energy policy measures. A motion was then requested to close the meeting.