Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyYU_aYiXtA, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00 ROLL CALL 00:19 DISCUSSION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, JAY RITTER, & ROBYN KENNY CONCERNING OVERVIEW OF THE FACILITIES BRANCH, KDE INVENTORY & CLASSIFICATIONS, AND THE EFFECTS OF HB 33 AND HB 678. 01:32 DISCUSSION WITH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S SCHOOL FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE, CHELSEA COUCH & CHRISTY RUSSELL WITH AN UPDATE ON FUNDING & APPROPRIATIONS, SCHOOL FACILITIES IN THE STATE, AND RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ALONG WITH THE COST. 36:49, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcikU91lxT4, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00:00 ROLL CALL 00:00:27 HB 226 DISCUSSION 00:02:44 HB 226 VOTE 00:12:10 HB 43 DISCUSSION 00:13:39 HB 43 VOTE 00:37:12 HB 29 DISCUSSION 00:39:12 HB 29 VOTE 00:53:08 HB 153 DISCUSSION 00:54:13 HB 153 VOTE 01:02:26 HB 185 DISCUSSION 01:04:46 HB 185 VOTE 01:05:01, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Brg21eXFs, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00:00 ROLL CALL 00:00:19 HB 262 DISCUSSION 00:02:09 HB 262 VOTE 00:11:47 HB 353 DISCUSSION 00:14:51 HB 353 VOTE 00:23:16 HB 463 DISCUSSION ONLY 00:26:05 HB 369 DISCUSSION 00:51:41 HB 369 VOTE 00:53:57 HB 538 DISCUSSION 00:55:36 HB 538 VOTE 01:07:11 HB 103 DISCUSSION 01:08:54 HB 103 VOTE 01:15:12, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Secretary, will you please call the roll? Senator Rawlings, here.
• Money on energy, which calls for upgrades.
• So, we’re looking for what we’re calling HKRB2, a Healthy Kentucky Research Building 2.
• <01:30:06.880> a we're looking for a what we're calling a we're looking for a what we're calling
• And this is what we call the poster child for asset preservation on our campus.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:55 Approval of Minutes 00:02:01 Information Items 00:02:10 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:02:20 A. A. Eastern Kentucky University 00:02:48 B. B. Kentucky Community and Technical College System 00:15:21 C. C. Kentucky State University 00:31:43 D. D. Morehead State University 00:41:44 E. E. Murray State University 01:01:56 F. F. Northern Kentucky University 01:16:09 G. G. University of Kentucky and Hospital 01:25:00 H. H. University of Louisville 01:42:52 I. I. Western Kentucky University 01:56:17, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Secretary, would you please call the roll? Senator Steve Rawlings here.
• Uh, we also have what we're calling our state school campus education enhancements project.
• Senate Bill 4 does call for an inventory and a registry. So, absolutely.
• We are going to call up the Department of Corrections expert, Matt.
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Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:05 Approval of Minutes 00:01:48 Welcome New Members 00:02:03 Information Items 00:02:35 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:03:33 A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:04:00 B. Kentucky Department of Education 00:17:03 C. Education and Labor Cabinet 00:29:33 D. Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:42:38 E. Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:53:30 F. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 01:13:28 G. Personnel Cabinet 01:31:04 H. School Facilities Construction Commission 01:41:39, 958, all

Summary: The meeting was the first of the year for the Capital Planning Advisory Board. Members were called, a quorum was confirmed, new co-chairs and members were welcomed, and the board approved the prior year’s meeting minutes. The chair also reviewed the capital planning timeline, packet organization, and the list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, protecting existing infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and improving service delivery. Its major requests included a $21 million maintenance pool for 14 campuses and 175 buildings, phase 2 construction funding for a new public health laboratory, an 18-bed psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs, and several projects at Western State Hospital, Western State Nursing Facility, Hazlewood, and Oakwood. Members asked about the youth facility’s relationship to a separate DJJ project, vacant buildings, the high per-bed cost of the children’s hospital, and how the cabinet determined the need for the youth facility. CHFS said the youth project would be a separate facility serving high-acuity youth, the cost reflected the specialized nature of the unit and an 18-bed cap, and the broader youth plan also includes prevention, in-home services, and coordination across agencies. The Kentucky Department of Education then described projects for its three state-operated facilities: the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. It requested additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building after bids came in higher than expected, plus funding for a new education finance application system to support SEEK budgeting. Other priorities included a maintenance pool, FFA pool renovation, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, lighting improvements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size of the FFA pool, and construction cost assumptions; the department said it tracks students through the schools and short-course programs, the pool size figure may have been a typo, and current construction estimates are being adjusted upward because of inflation and supply-chain pressures. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system to connect job seekers and employers, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would help match workers with employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility has safety and code concerns. The adult education system was described as outdated and lacking adequate case-management and tracking capabilities.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diPhO28SEpM, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The live stream for this meeting cut off before the meeting was finished. This version is the full version of that meeting. Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:15 House Bill 3: 00:01:41 House Bill 254: 00:15:59 Senate Bill 70: 00:33:03 House Bill 626: 00:43:59 Discussion in Opposition to House Bill 626: 01:02:00 House Bill 619: 01:09:00 House Bill 286: 01:16:42, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1rxbN-Q9PM, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call – 00:00:38 HB 227 – 00:01:59 Vote on HB 227 – 00:12:48 HB 612 – 00:14:21 Vote on HB 612 – 00:32:30 HB 447 – 00:34:10 Vote on HB 447 – 00:39:33 HB 449 – 00:40:40 Vote on HB 449 – 00:48:29 HB 611 – 00:49:54 Vote on HB 611 – 01:10:26 HB 630 – 01:12:53 Vote on HB 630 – 01:26:21, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLKNASbsSG4, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:12 Approval of August Minutes 00:01:51 Introduction of Guests: 00:02:09 School Funding Approaches Update 00:03:01 SEEK & Student Transportation Funding Formulas Discussion 00:17:23 22RS HB 499 Implementation & Social Worker Employment Status Discussion 00:37:08 Water Management Assistance Fund Discussion 01:02:29 Provision of Utilities to Kentucky State Parks Discussion 01:16:14 Follow-up Information from Prior Meeting 01:41:47 Correspondence Received 01:42:22, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UESV-Tnhan0, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 01:41 SB 121 Discussion 03:24 SB 121 Vote 14:34 SB 53 Discussion 16:02 SB 53 Vote 19:41 SB 54 Discussion 20:51 SB 54 Vote 25:02 SB 148 Discussion 26:13 SB 148 Vote 31:45 HJR 41 Discussion 34:11 HJR 41 Vote 39:46 HR 15 Discussion 42:33 HR 15 Vote 51:49 HR 36 Discussion 52:00 HR 36 Vote 57:06, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• One got the AED, one called 911. One got the AED, one called 911.
• Appreciate you committee. >> Please call the next bill.
• <00:25:23.840> scheduled appointment or a phone call scheduled appointment or a phone call
• So, we called it Grandparents on Demand.
• So, we called it Grandparents on Demand. So, we called it Grandparents on Demand.

Bills: HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354, HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P2SebNSBew, 2026-07-02T03:39:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/ 0:00 House Session – Inauguration Day – January 5, 2023 9:23 Call the House to Order 9:25 Adjourn from Session of January 4, 2023 9:38 Leaves of Absence 11:20 Introduction of Guests 11:58 Resolution to form Joint Convention 16:51 Senate Message 17:19 Introduction of Senate and Senate President 18:45 Joint Convention called to Order 18:49 Report by Joint Committee 19:12 Introduction and Seating of Special Guests 28:27 Recess 40:56 Joint Convention called to Order 40:59 Introduction and Seating of Special Guests (Cont.) 42:35 Introduction of Governor Sununu and Mrs. Sununu 43:29 Invocation by Pastor Michael Worsley 48:22 Posting of Colors by New Hampshire National Guard 49:18 Pledge of Allegiance by Charlotte Cotti 49:46 National Anthem by Molly Dennehy 52:40 Administration of Oath to Governor Sununu 54:41 Administration of Oath to Executive Counselors 56:45 Inaugural Address by Governor Sununu 1:23:47 Benediction by Pastor Michael Worsley 1:28:25 Adjournment of Joint Convention 1:29:33 House called to Order 1:29:35 Adjourn from the Early Session 1:30:13 Recess to the Call of the Chair, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Clerk, call the roll. Nichols. Here. West. Here. Betancourt. Present. Higginboth. Yes.
• If we can make a practical accommodation, say, let them make a phone call, of course.
• At this time, the chair will call Madison Graham. and also Andrea French. Thank you.
• Call the roll Nichols. Aye West.
• We're called Nichols. I'm West. All right, Benton Court. All right, Hagen Boone.

Bills: SB35, SB284, SB296, SB305, SB857, SB995, SB1121, SB1555, SB1902, SCR25, SB 35

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

Transcript Highlights:

• The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency called the meeting to order.
• coverage plan, including the hospital call coverage if it's applicable.
• coverage plan, including the hospital call coverage, if applicable, as changes are made.
• coverage plan, including the hospital call coverage, if applicable, as changes are made.
• They call the facilitator and they're sent to the emergency room on the weekend.

Bills: HB2051, HB2324, HB2439, HB2457, HB2686, HB2837, HB2875, HB2953

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, HB2324, fire code, fire marshal, state fire marshal, municipalities, cities and towns, county-owned buildings, county buildings, intergovernmental agreement, IGA, fire inspection, occupancy certificate, building inventory, local government, county government

Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency approved the March 11, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2686, a patient-protection measure for outpatient surgical facilities, would require surgeons to file and update a call-coverage plan for hospital complications; the sponsor said it would improve continuity of care and reduce emergency room confusion, and the committee recommended it do pass. HB 2051 would require AHCCCS contractors, subject to CMS approval, to cover breastfeeding and lactation services in multiple settings; supporters described it as a maternal and infant health measure, AHCCCS was neutral and noted a projected state cost of about $1.8 million, and the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 6-0 vote with one member not voting. The committee also approved HB 2837, which requires compensation disclosure for testimony or written comments in municipal zoning matters and requires certain municipal board members or hearing officers to disclose and recuse for recent conflicts involving entities they served; the sponsor framed it as a transparency and conflict-of-interest bill, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2875, concerning commercial drone delivery systems, was amended to allow local regulation of drone facilities near medium and large hub airports within a 2.5-mile buffer and to require consultation with airports; Zipline and industry groups supported the measure as providing regulatory clarity, and the committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill do pass. HB 2324 would let cities with their own fire codes, through an intergovernmental agreement, have city fire inspectors enforce those codes on county-owned buildings in city limits when state enforcement is burdensome; county and fire officials said it would resolve jurisdictional confusion, and the bill passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2439 would exempt single-user public or semi-public cold plunges from ADEQ spa rules, and an amendment removed ADEQ rulemaking authority; county health representatives said the change would reduce confusion, but one member raised public-health concerns, and the amended bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. HB 2457 would allow utilities to bypass the certificate of environmental compatibility process for new plants co-located with large electricity users after notice and a public comment session; the Sierra Club opposed it as reducing public review, while supporters said it preserved some local input and improved efficiency, and it passed 4-2 with one not voting. Finally, HB 2953 would cap certain nondisciplinary and civil penalties imposed by the Board of Pharmacy at $25,000 and allow lower penalties based on prior activity; a supporter said it matched limits used in other regulatory contexts, and the committee recommended it do pass unanimously.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTkUe8BhO-4, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, PLEASE READ - Due to a network outage today's live streams may be unavailable. Should the stream never go live, a recording of the meeting will be uploaded to this channel as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 0:34 Senate Bill 563: 1:08 Votes on Senate Bill 563: 12:21 House Bill 27: 14:00 Votes on House Bill 27: 15:56 House Bill 621: 17:02 Votes of House Bill 621: 18:00 Adjournment: 19:07, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrzRfpywi0E, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The original version of this meeting cut out after about 23 minutes on YouTube. This complete version was pulled from a backup and re uploaded. Roll Call – 00:01:09 HCR 81 – 00:02:05 Vote on HCR 81 – 00:57:21 HB 535 – 00:59:43 Vote on HB 535 – 01:12:50 SB 18 – 01:14:14 Vote on SB 18 – 01:16:49 SB 81 – 01:18:00 Vote on SB 81 – 01:19:44 HB 825 – 01:21:15 Vote on HB 825 – 01:29:08, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zznkhQFTSsE, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call – 00:01:13 CTE Month Speaker – 00:02:23 HB 407 – 00:05:55 Vote on HB 407 – 00:16:16 HB 142 – 00:17:25 Vote on HB 142 – 00:37:07 HB 464 – 00:38:58 Vote on HB 464 – 00:48:24 HB 300 – 00:49:35 Vote on HB 300 – 00:54:02 HB 162 – 00:55:40 Vote on HB 162 – 01:21:07 Consideration of 705 KAR 4:231 – 01:22:11 Consideration of 702 KAR 3:330 – 01:22:42, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• It's called a neuromuscular tongue muscle stimulator.
• And if I may call Chairman, And if I may call Chairman Bliss, Will Humble up—he's my speaker.
• Secretary, please call the roll.”
• All right, call up our next speaker. Diane McAllister.
• Secretary, we're ready to call the roll.”

Bills: HB2176, HB2333, HB2435, HB2447, HB2617, HB2683, HB2686, HB2725, HB2726, HB2906, HB2953, HB2958

Keywords: health care, licensure, complaints, investigation, safety, patient care, regulatory compliance, prosthetics, orthotics, health insurance, Medicare, medical necessity, disability rights, coverage, reimbursement, internationally trained physicians, medical board, clinical training, provisional license, healthcare workforce

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several health care bills. HB 2726 would require Access contractors to cover diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea, including a new prescription tongue-stimulation device; supporters said it offers an effective, less burdensome alternative to CPAP and could improve adherence and outcomes, while Access was neutral and raised concerns about cost and bypassing its normal clinical review. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and then approved HB 2726 as amended on an 8-4 due-pass vote. HB 2435 would create a pathway for internationally trained physicians to receive a provisional Arizona medical license, with a later amendment adding a four-year supervised rural practice requirement and automatic conversion to a full license if criteria are met. Supporters argued it would help address severe physician shortages in rural and underserved areas, especially for cardiology and other specialties, and several doctors testified about their experience and the need for more access. Opponents, including the Arizona Medical Board, said the state already has a case-by-case licensure process for foreign-trained physicians and warned the bill could weaken safeguards and allow insufficiently vetted applicants. After adopting the amendment, the committee approved HB 2435 as amended on a due-pass recommendation. HB 2958 would require Access to cover comprehensive dental care for pregnant women age 21 and older, with a $500,000 pilot program and reporting requirements. The sponsor and public health advocates said preventive dental care during pregnancy can reduce infections and improve maternal and infant outcomes, and the bill drew broad support from health and advocacy groups. The committee passed HB 2958 on an 11-1 due-pass vote. The committee also approved HB 2176, which changes criteria and timelines for health care institution licensing complaints and informal dispute resolution, with supporters saying it would improve transparency and predictability for hospitals while preserving enforcement authority. Finally, the committee heard HB 2447, which would bar insurers from paying certified registered nurse anesthetists less than physicians for the same anesthesia service; opponents argued it would interfere with contract negotiations and raise costs, while supporters said insurer reimbursement cuts are harming rural access and shifting costs to hospitals. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2447, before any committee vote on that bill.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNg2fNu_Rg0, 2026-06-21T07:17:02+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00 ROLL CALL 00:27 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 01:02 DISCUSSION WITH COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES, LESLIE HOFFMAN, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, PAM SMITH, DIRECTOR FOR MEDICAID SERVICES. WAIVER ENROLLMENT NUMBERS, AND RATE & STUDY FINDINGS. 2:06 DISCUSSION WITH CEO, KY ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE PROVIDERS, AMY STAYED ON THE IMPLANTATION OF THE INCREASE FOR WAIVER PROVIDERS THAT IS LISTED IN HOUSE BILL 1 24:18 DISCUSSION WITH LESA DENNIS, ACTING COMMISSIONER WITH DEPT. OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES &SHANNON HALL, CHIEF OF STAFF ABOUT SOCIAL WORK RECRUITMENT & RETENTION IN THE FIELD AND OFFICES. 32:16, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=effRYHMD2KA, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:21 SB 378 Discussion 01:54 SB 378 Vote 05:23 HB 256 Discussion 06:49 HB 256 Vote 07:41 SB 245 Discussion 11:10 SB 245 Vote15:18 HB 590 Discussion 17:12 HB 590 Vote 18:57 HB 310 Discussion 20:56 HB 310 Vote 22:35 HB 458 Discussion 23:48 HB 458 Vote 24:14 HB 501 Discussion 25:09 HB 501 Vote 29:10 HB 222 Discussion 32:04 HB 222 Vote 49:19 HB 269 Discussion 52:17 HB 269 Vote 54:21, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Would you please call the roll?
• > the<00:07:28.480> next Seeing none, please call the next Seeing none, please call the
• next<00:18:40.480> call<00:18:40.600> the Seeing none, please call next call the
• Seeing none, please call next call the next<00:18:40.920> regulation.
• Please call the next regulation.

Keywords: 0:06 - Roll Call 0:30 - Approval of Minutes 0:45 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 2:08 - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER 2:55 - BOARD OF DENTISTRY 5:30 - BOARD OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS 7:30 - BOARD OF NURSING 8:32 - BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 9:30 - EDUCATION AND LABOR CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPPORT SERVICES 15:35 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH 18:44 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES 23:39 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES 1:01:46 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS 1:03:46 - Next meeting/adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up a series of administrative regulations from several agencies. Early items included Attorney General consumer protection rules on removal sales, health spas, liquidation sales, and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses; Finance and Administration Controller rules on clearinghouse validation and fraud prevention; and Board of Dentistry rules updating exam requirements, controlled substance prescribing, training for neuromodulators and dermal fillers, infection control, sedation/anesthesia continuing education, and required education on pediatric abusive head trauma and controlled substance ingestion prevention. The committee also approved staff amendments on these items, generally to conform to KRS Chapter 13A, and members asked a brief question about the dentistry controlled-substances changes, which was answered as an alignment with statute. The committee next approved regulations for the Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers, Board of Nursing, and Board of Emergency Medical Services. The ophthalmic dispensers package would revise meeting and recordkeeping language, raise renewal fees, set reinstatement and apprentice-license rules, add complaint and hearing procedures, and repeal a duplicative regulation. The nursing regulations would streamline approval of training programs and require notice and documentation of site visits and deficiencies. EMS rules would create five EMS medical director certifications, set expiration and renewal requirements, require publication of disciplinary sanctions, and exempt currently approved directors before October 1, 2026. Staff amendments were adopted without objection on each set. The Education and Labor Cabinet’s school transportation regulation drew extended discussion. The agency explained the changes were intended to implement Senate Bill 46 and update references affected by later legislation, including an oral amendment to delete a subsection reference tied to KRS 160.380. The committee adopted both the agency and oral amendments without objection after brief questions about the scope of the bill changes and van transportation for students. The committee then heard a lengthy package from the Department for Public Health on WIC and related nutrition program regulations, including updates to infant and child certification periods, documentation requirements, vendor criteria, sanctions, hearing procedures, and high-risk vendor standards. Staff amendments were adopted without objection. Finally, the committee considered the Inspector General’s regulation for freestanding birthing centers, which included both staff and agency amendments. The agency changes would require two neonatal resuscitation program-certified staff, set rules for medical director vacancies and appeals, revise facility and staffing terminology, adjust transfer-agreement requirements, and allow waivers when agreements cannot be secured. Mary Katherine DeLodder of the Kentucky Birth Coalition testified in support, saying the parties had worked through concerns and were ready to move forward. The committee then moved on to Medicaid’s 1915C child waiver regulations, where staff amendments were adopted, but Lucy Heskins of Kentucky Protection and Advocacy testified against the package because it did not include person-directed services, which she said are required by Kentucky law and important for families using the waiver.