Transcript Highlights:

• <00:14:03.399><c> um</c><00:14:03.800><c> dorm</c><00:14:04.279><c> dorms</c><00:14:05.199><c> that's
• <00:14:08.320><c> of</c><00:14:09.320><c> um</c><00:14:09.720><c> what</c><00:14:09.959><c> business<
• purpose it's<00:14:10.800><c> put</c><00:14:10.959><c> to</c><00:14:11.240><c> but</c><00:14:11.360>
• :14:12.519><c> and</c><00:14:12.639><c> a</c><00:14:12.800><c> bed</c><00:14:13.480><c> and</c><00:14
• 14:23.800><c> I</c><00:14:23.920><c> had</c><00:14:24.040><c> to</c><00:14:24.120><c> save</c><00:14:

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:14:02.560><c> of</c><00:14:02.720><c> members</c><00:14:02.959><c> or</c><00:14:03.120><c> a</c><
• </c><00:14:06.800><c> That</c><00:14:07.040><c> is</c><00:14:07.120><c> a</c><00:14:07.360><c> weird<
• How<00:14:13.760><c> much</c><00:14:13.920><c> do</c><00:14:14.079><c> you</c><00:14:14.320><c> how</
• c><00:14:14.560><c> much</c><00:14:14.720><c> do</c><00:14:14.880><c> you</c><00:14:15.199><c> think<
• So, okay.<00:14:22.000><c> Johnson</c><00:14:22.480><c> part</c><00:14:22.639><c> of</c><00:14:22.800

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:06.880><c> Um</c><00:14:07.199><c> and</c><00:14:07.519><c> similarly</c><00:14:08.399><c>
• :26.000><c> five</c><00:14:26.160><c> jobs</c><00:14:26.320><c> in</c><00:14:26.480><c> the</c><00:14
• <c> of</c><00:14:31.120><c> the</c><00:14:31.279><c> GDP</c><00:14:31.600><c> of</c><00:14:31.760><c>
• ><c> 1%</c><00:14:36.240><c> %</c><00:14:36.880><c> of</c><00:14:37.199><c> the</c><00:14:37.440><c>
• </c><00:14:41.600><c> Um</c><00:14:42.000><c> but</c><00:14:42.959><c> uh</c><00:14:43.120><c> is</c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:01.680><c> a</c><00:14:01.880><c> picture</c><00:14:02.880><c> um</c><00:14:03.600><c> of<
• ><c> then</c><00:14:05.759><c> they</c><00:14:05.880><c> might</c><00:14:06.040><c> submit</c><00:14:
• the Des<00:14:13.199><c> Mission</c><00:14:14.199><c> so</c><00:14:14.519><c> now</c><00:14:14.680><
• the<00:14:23.000><c> doar</c><00:14:23.399><c> standards</c><00:14:23.759><c> we'd</c><00:14:23.920>
• ><c> at</c><00:14:25.759><c> that</c><00:14:25.880><c> point</c><00:14:26.079><c> in</c><00:14:26.240

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:44 Introduction of Guests 01:21 HB 137 Discussion 02:11 HB 137 Roll Call Vote 25:35 HB 346 Discussion 26:15 HB 346 Roll Call Vote 27:24, 958, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee met with prayer and the Pledge, approved the prior minutes, and recognized visiting guests, including representatives from Nucor Steel and students from Eastern Kentucky University. The main business was House Bill 137, which would require air-pollution enforcement actions by the Energy and Environment Cabinet and Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District to rely on EPA-approved monitoring methods or scientifically defensible, quality-assured data. The sponsor and industry supporters argued the bill would ensure reliable evidence and protect manufacturers from enforcement based on questionable data. Opponents, including the Kentucky Resources Council, the West Jefferson County Community Task Force, and a former cabinet employee, argued the bill would conflict with the Clean Air Act’s allowance for “any credible evidence,” could exclude community air-monitoring data and citizen complaints, and might weaken enforcement by limiting the use of lower-cost sensors, photos, video, and other nontraditional evidence. Committee members questioned how credible evidence and the Daubert standard would apply, and supporters and opponents debated whether the bill would simply set evidentiary rules or improperly narrow enforcement authority. One member also raised concerns that the bill’s title and scope could be read as affecting the broader air program. House Bill 137 was ultimately approved favorably by roll call vote, with Senator Webb’s aye vote later clarified for the record. The committee then took up House Bill 346, as amended by a subcommittee. The bill was described as helping about 708 companies and carving out emergency generators used for safety purposes in distilleries, with support from the Kentucky Chamber. The subcommittee amendment was adopted, and the bill passed the committee favorably by roll call vote. The meeting ended with an attempted adjournment and a brief record correction on the vote for House Bill 137.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:00.160><c> Ports</c><00:14:00.480><c> and</c><00:14:00.720><c> harbors</c><00:14:01.120><c
• 14:18.480><c> commerce</c><00:14:18.880><c> will</c><00:14:19.040><c> meet</c><00:14:19.199><c> at</c
• Energy<00:14:23.199><c> will</c><00:14:23.360><c> meet</c><00:14:23.600><c> tomorrow</c><00:14:24.000
• </c><00:14:32.880><c> For</c><00:14:33.199><c> tomorrow,</c><00:14:33.839><c> public</c><00:14:34.240
• County<00:14:37.920><c> affairs</c><00:14:38.560><c> 5</c><00:14:38.800><c> minutes</c><00:14:39.120>

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 2 February, 2026; 1:00 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• First,<00:14:07.280><c> I'd</c><00:14:07.400><c> like</c><00:14:07.560><c> to</c><00:14:08.080><c> uh
• Uh<00:14:14.400><c> if</c><00:14:14.520><c> you</c><00:14:14.600><c> please</c><00:14:14.800><c> stand
• </c><00:14:15.040><c> as</c><00:14:15.120><c> I</c><00:14:15.200><c> call</c><00:14:15.440><c> your</
• Herb<00:14:19.280><c> Schreiner</c><00:14:19.680><c> and</c><00:14:19.839><c> his</c><00:14:19.959><c
• Welcome<00:14:27.360><c> to</c><00:14:27.440><c> your</c><00:14:27.560><c> House</c><00:14:27.760><c>

Bills: SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB1515 , SB2835 , HB2282 , SB3083 , SB2031 , SB2519 , SB2667 , SB3096 , SB99 , SB2138 , HB2289 , HB2319 , HB1711 , HB2270 , SB3138 , SB3076 , HB1642 , HB2338 , HB2171 , HB1785 , SB2881 , HB2505 , SB2552 , HB1518 , HB1815 , SB3125 , SB3234 , HB2158 , HB1718 , HB2207 , HB1801 , SB3229 , SB2338 , SB3069 , SB2600 , HB2300 , HB1800 , HB1960 , SB2999 , SB2060 , SB2866 , SB2239 , HB1741 , HB1713 , HB2023 , HB2417 , SB2877 , SB2598 , SB2921 , SB2645 , HB2547 , HB2275 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2339 , HB1838 , HB1509 , HB1661 , HB2271 , HB2272 , HB2344 , HB1888 , HB1707 , SB2340 , HB2474 , HB1576 , HB1853 , HB1804 , HB1854 , HB2095 , HB2050 , HB472 , SB3215 , SB2247 , SB2400 , HB1618 , HB1802 , HB1969 , HB1541 , HB2310 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB2218 , HB649 , HB2104 , HB1710 , SB2802 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB1894 , HB1891 , HB1890 , SB177 , SB2101 , SB3320 , SB2487 , HB2429 , HB1870 , HB1839 , HB2583 , HB1391 , HB2094 , SB2671 , SB2673 , SB2892 , SB2057 , SB3245 , HB306 , HB2592 , SB3157 , SB2861 , SB3204 , SB3324 , SB2580 , SB2074 , SB411 , SB3025 , SB2934 , SB2567 , SB2125 , SB3238 , SB2367 , SB2599 , SB3007 , SB2001 , SB2756 , SB3029

Keywords: salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication, biological evidence, DNA analysis, post-conviction, evidence retention, court approval

Transcript Highlights:

• :00.040><c> division</c><00:14:00.399><c> of</c><00:14:00.519><c> a</c><00:14:00.720><c> question</c>
• ><c> the</c><00:14:05.720><c> rule</c><00:14:06.040><c> number</c><00:14:06.320><c> 40</c><00:14:07.199
• uh public<00:14:11.160><c> health</c><00:14:11.399><c> emergency</c><00:14:12.079><c> and</c><00:14:
• 14:49.839><c> on</c><00:14:50.000><c> ethical</c><00:14:50.399><c> conduct</c><00:14:50.920><c> again
• <c> more</c><00:14:52.160><c> clear</c><00:14:52.560><c> the</c><00:14:52.680><c> way</c><00:14:52.839

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But<00:14:03.680><c> um</c><00:14:04.240><c> I</c><00:14:04.639><c> think</c><00:14:04.800><c> that</
• which the bonding<00:14:09.120><c> bill</c><00:14:09.440><c> got</c><00:14:09.680><c> more</c><00:14
• was</c><00:14:12.560><c> used</c><00:14:12.720><c> as</c><00:14:12.959><c> leverage</c><00:14:13.440
• now</c><00:14:18.079><c> and</c><00:14:18.399><c> getting</c><00:14:18.639><c> back</c><00:14:18.880
• ><c> 20</c><00:14:26.959><c> years</c><00:14:27.199><c> ago</c><00:14:27.839><c> we</c><00:14:28.079>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :06.560><c> some</c><00:14:06.800><c> of</c><00:14:06.959><c> what</c><00:14:07.120><c> we</c><00:14:
• </c><00:14:10.880><c> Uh</c><00:14:11.519><c> but</c><00:14:11.839><c> the</c><00:14:12.160><c> goal<
• is</c><00:14:14.800><c> to</c><00:14:15.120><c> get</c><00:14:15.279><c> rid</c><00:14:15.519><c> of<
• :14:20.399><c> like</c><00:14:20.560><c> to</c><00:14:20.720><c> see</c><00:14:20.959><c> happen</c><
• 14:49.360><c> it's</c><00:14:49.519><c> a</c><00:14:49.760><c> secret</c><00:14:50.000><c> ballot.

Committee: Joint Elections

Keywords: Elections - Room 409, 3 February, 2026; 1:00 P.M., 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :14:02.920><c> think</c><00:14:03.040><c> this</c><00:14:03.160><c> is</c><00:14:03.240><c> a</c><00:
• 00:14:13.240><c> to</c><00:14:13.360><c> grow</c><00:14:13.560><c> and</c><00:14:13.680><c> grow</c><
• and grow<00:14:14.360><c> so</c><00:14:15.079><c> that's</c><00:14:15.199><c> where</c><00:14:15.360
• ><c> um</c><00:14:18.680><c> I</c><00:14:18.800><c> know</c><00:14:19.000><c> we</c><00:14:19.120><c>
• <00:14:22.600><c> have</c><00:14:23.240><c> the</c><00:14:23.440><c> same</c><00:14:23.680><c> kind</

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• right neighborly<00:14:13.040><c> thing</c><00:14:13.199><c> and</c><00:14:13.440><c> take</c><00:14
• </c><00:14:17.279><c> President,</c><00:14:17.600><c> the</c><00:14:17.839><c> Senate</c><00:14:18.160
• ><c> at</c><00:14:19.360><c> 1:00</c><00:14:19.920><c> back</c><00:14:20.160><c> in</c><00:14:20.320>
• Seeing<00:14:25.920><c> none,</c><00:14:26.240><c> the</c><00:14:26.399><c> senator</c><00:14:26.720>
• </c><00:14:37.040><c> If</c><00:14:37.360><c> so,</c><00:14:37.680><c> all</c><00:14:37.839><c> in</c

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><00:14:06.079><c> of</c><00:14:06.279><c> all</c><00:14:06.600><c> this</c><00:14:06.839><c> bill</c
• <c> second</c><00:14:17.720><c> of</c><00:14:17.920><c> all</c><00:14:18.320><c> tracking</c><00:14:19.000
• <00:14:25.759><c> that</c><00:14:25.959><c> flows</c><00:14:26.759><c> through</c><00:14:27.680><c> to
• gone<00:14:32.480><c> through</c><00:14:32.759><c> to</c><00:14:33.000><c> a</c><00:14:33.279><c> tat
• 00:14:43.120><c> this</c><00:14:43.240><c> isn't</c><00:14:43.519><c> in</c><00:14:43.639><c> our</c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Economic Development and Technology met on February 11, 2025, to hear House Bill 96 and House Bill 106. HB 96 would allow low-income housing tax credits to offset state transient accommodations taxes, limit the credit to taxes imposed in the same county as the qualified building, and make Act 129 permanent. The Department of Taxation opposed the bill, saying it would be difficult to administer, would complicate the tax system, and could be susceptible to abuse; it also noted the credit would benefit the hotel owner even though the tax is paid by the customer. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii raised consumer protection concerns. No other testimony was offered, and the chair later recommended deferring HB 96 for further work with the Department of Taxation and the committee. HB 106 would authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism and expand the definition of enterprise accordingly. The Agribusiness Development Corporation testified in support, saying farmers requested the change, it would diversify income, and it would provide technical and financial support. The Hawaii Farm Bureau also supported the measure, and the chair noted eight pieces of testimony in support and one in opposition. No questions were raised, and the chair recommended passing the bill as is. The committee voted on HB 106, with the chair and vice chair voting aye, along with Representatives Holt, Hussey, Ilagan, and Todd; Representative Matsumoto was excused. The chair’s recommendation to pass HB 106 was adopted, and the hearing was adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• :19.040><c> late</c><00:14:19.279><c> on</c><00:14:19.440><c> this</c><00:14:19.519><c> bill</c><00:14
• So, uh,<00:14:24.320><c> but</c><00:14:24.560><c> I</c><00:14:24.800><c> represent</c><00:14:25.120><
• that board,<00:14:34.800><c> but</c><00:14:35.040><c> I</c><00:14:35.120><c> I</c><00:14:35.519><c>
• just,</c><00:14:36.480><c> uh,</c><00:14:37.040><c> would</c><00:14:37.360><c> like</c><00:14:37.680>
• :14:57.199><c> the</c><00:14:57.440><c> and</c><00:14:57.680><c> the</c><00:14:57.920><c> things</c>

Bills: HB139 , HB220 , SB274 , SB282 , SB277

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: 923, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• c> know</c><00:14:03.880><c> that</c><00:14:04.079><c> there</c><00:14:04.320><c> is</c><00:14:04.480
• for the first stage<00:14:10.279><c> I'm</c><00:14:10.480><c> sorry</c><00:14:10.720><c> I</c><00:14
• <c> I</c><00:14:16.240><c> don't</c><00:14:16.440><c> know</c><00:14:16.720><c> that</c><00:14:16.839
• know about<00:14:19.920><c> it</c><00:14:20.199><c> but</c><00:14:20.399><c> it</c><00:14:20.639><c>
• the news<00:14:22.399><c> a</c><00:14:22.560><c> lot</c><00:14:23.000><c> because</c><00:14:23.320><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So yeah, I<00:14:01.360><c> would</c><00:14:01.519><c> see</c><00:14:01.680><c> why</c><00:14:01.839>
• </c><00:14:20.399><c> Um,</c><00:14:20.959><c> we</c><00:14:21.199><c> have</c><00:14:21.360><c> a</c
• So,</c><00:14:31.360><c> any</c><00:14:31.600><c> y'all</c><00:14:31.920><c> that</c><00:14:32.480><c
• &gt;&gt; Uh,<00:14:35.680><c> it's</c><00:14:35.839><c> at</c><00:14:36.000><c> the</c><00:14:36.160>
• &gt;&gt; You<00:14:45.440><c> don't</c><00:14:45.600><c> need</c><00:14:45.680><c> a</c><00:14:45.839

Bills: HB558 , HB558

Committee: House Urban and Rural Development

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• tab</c><00:14:03.920><c> fees</c><00:14:04.199><c> to</c><00:14:04.360><c> offset</c><00:14:04.720><c
• Gap</c><00:14:13.440><c> we</c><00:14:13.560><c> see</c><00:14:13.759><c> today</c><00:14:14.160><c>
• </c><00:14:23.639><c> EVS</c><00:14:24.120><c> only</c><00:14:24.399><c> account</c><00:14:24.639><c>
• ><c> 1%</c><00:14:25.720><c> of</c><00:14:25.880><c> on-road</c><00:14:26.279><c> vehicles</c><00:14:
• simply<00:14:46.519><c> create</c><00:14:46.959><c> another</c><00:14:47.320><c> Financial</c><00:14

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Then<00:14:13.360><c> going</c><00:14:13.680><c> down</c><00:14:14.079><c> to</c><00:14:14.880><c> uh
• <c> to</c><00:14:35.760><c> pick</c><00:14:36.000><c> up</c><00:14:36.240><c> at</c><00:14:36.560><c>
• </c><00:14:42.079><c> Uh,</c><00:14:42.399><c> and</c><00:14:42.560><c> then</c><00:14:42.800><c> it<
• <00:14:46.800><c> on</c><00:14:46.959><c> a</c><00:14:47.199><c> 32</c><00:14:47.600><c> ft</c><00:14
• ,</c><00:14:54.079><c> but</c><00:14:54.320><c> that's</c><00:14:54.480><c> what</c><00:14:54.560><c>

Committee: Joint Finance

Keywords: Finance - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 1:30 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> uh</c><00:14:08.480><c> we</c><00:14:08.639><c> have</c><00:14:08.800><c> had</c><00:14:08.959><
• </c><00:14:13.920><c> That</c><00:14:14.079><c> number</c><00:14:14.240><c> has</c><00:14:14.480><c>
• 00:14:15.519><c> we've</c><00:14:15.760><c> had</c><00:14:15.920><c> model</c><00:14:16.240><c> as</c
• </c><00:14:17.519><c> Please</c><00:14:17.760><c> know</c><00:14:18.399><c> that</c><00:14:18.639><c>
• It was<00:14:21.120><c> not</c><00:14:21.360><c> new</c><00:14:21.600><c> money</c><00:14:21.920><c>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met to begin hearing budget requests from Kentucky universities. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden highlighted EKU’s enrollment growth, its large population of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, and its role in producing graduates for Kentucky’s workforce, especially in health care, public safety, manufacturing, engineering, and aviation. He said EKU is seeking support for a Center for Health Innovation, including a doctor of osteopathic medicine program, with a $50 million accreditation escrow and startup funding that would be returned to the state after accreditation. He also described EKU’s health programs, which have strong pass rates and high in-state employment outcomes, and said the university wants continued asset preservation funding, inflationary operating support, and other recurring budget items. McFaden also outlined EKU’s aviation request, including $10 million for new aircraft and support for an enhanced air traffic control program created in response to a legislative study. He said the program would enroll cohorts of about 30 students, likely attract out-of-state students, and require a $5 million startup investment plus $1.5 million in annual recurring support. He added that EKU’s lab school is seeking a revised funding model tied to enrollment rather than a flat mandated amount. Committee members asked follow-up questions about the medical school escrow, aircraft needs, and program capacity, and McFaden clarified that the escrow would remain intact until accreditation and then be returned to the general fund. Kentucky State University President Kakpo then reviewed prior capital support that helped repair a dorm and several leaking roofs, and said the university is still addressing campus infrastructure problems. He said KSU’s main request is a new health sciences building to house its growing nursing program and language program, along with $40 million for additional dorm renovations and a carve-out for its aquaculture program. Kakpo said the aquaculture PhD proposal would be federally funded and could bring in more revenue, while the new building would help relieve overcrowding and support KSU’s research role. In response to questions, he said KSU’s campus housing capacity would be about 1,334 beds if all dorms were repaired, and that the university is rotating students through renovated buildings while trying to keep them on campus. Committee members also raised safety concerns about the December campus shooting at KSU. Kakpo said the incident was isolated, expressed sympathy for the families affected, and said the university has reviewed campus procedures, added police and security positions, and is strengthening safety processes. The meeting did not include any votes or formal actions; it was a budget presentation and question-and-answer session.

Transcript Highlights:

• c> um</c><00:14:08.440><c> it</c><00:14:08.600><c> also</c><00:14:08.880><c> would</c><00:14:09.079><
• of land<00:14:27.560><c> I</c><00:14:27.639><c> don't</c><00:14:27.880><c> know</c><00:14:28.120><c>
• :30.000><c> not</c><00:14:30.680><c> open</c><00:14:30.959><c> up</c><00:14:31.199><c> part</c><00:14
• Commissioners<00:14:51.839><c> I've</c><00:14:52.360><c> worked</c><00:14:52.720><c> with</c><00:14:
• :56.880><c> gone</c><00:14:57.000><c> to</c><00:14:57.160><c> Fish</c><00:14:57.360><c> and</c><00:14

Committee: House Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

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Summary: House Fraud and State Agency Oversight Chair Kristen Robbins and Vice Chair Patti Anderson reviewed the committee’s first session, saying its work focused on exposing fraud, identifying gaps in statute and agency tools, and creating a public whistleblower portal (mnfraud.com). Robbins said the committee helped drive bipartisan opposition to legislatively named grants/earmarks, and that committee testimony from agencies, the Office of Legislative Auditor, and the Office of Grants Management led to late-session committee bills on issues such as a state kickback statute and required grants-management training. She also said the portal received 530 submissions in its first week, which the committee will review over the interim. Members emphasized the need for stronger statewide oversight of grants and fraud prevention. Anderson said existing agency inspector general structures have not worked well and described a bipartisan effort to create a statewide Office of Inspector General with full investigatory authority. Robbins said the Senate version was moving through finance and expected on the floor soon, with the governor indicating he would sign it. Walter Hudson argued that hearings showed agencies often focus on paperwork and compliance checkboxes rather than actually preventing fraud, citing conflict-of-interest attestations and the Feeding Our Future-related testimony as examples. Jim Nash said the state government finance bill includes funding for anti-fraud efforts through the Office of the Auditor and related provisions. In response to questions, Robbins said the committee tried to remain bipartisan despite a 5-3 Republican majority, and that members had handed significant allegations to law enforcement when appropriate. She said the committee did not need subpoena power this session because it is an oversight body, not a law-enforcement body. On legislatively named grants, Robbins said the goal is to change legislative culture rather than impose a formal ban, and she expects future policy to require front-end risk review, 990 review, and capacity checks before such grants are approved. Anderson added that the House and Senate versions of the inspector general bill differ on branch placement and law-enforcement authority, and that the House will decide whether to accept the Senate version once it comes back from finance and the floor.