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• We have heard the difficulties that Latino small businesses have experienced in accessing financial support
• 01:12:33.880> have<01:12:34.200> heard<01:12:34.520> the<01:12:34.600> difficulties
• <01:12:35.080> that We have heard the difficulties that We have heard the difficulties that
• /c><01:30:40.480> experiencing we were already experiencing we were already experiencing difficulty
• fiscal times difficulty difficult fiscal times before<01:30:46.120> Metro<01:30:46.840> Surge

Bills: HF4477

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

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• ><00:33:29.440> turned<00:33:29.760> into<00:33:30.880> a<00:33:31.360> difficulty
• <00:33:32.000> for that has turned into a difficulty for that has turned into a difficulty
• As much as I understand the difficulty with a 15-page bill and I understand why um, someone wouldn’t
• 00:50:38.800> I<00:50:38.960> understand<00:50:39.280> the<00:50:39.599> difficulty
• <00:50:40.079> with much as I understand the difficulty with much as I understand the difficulty

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• mentoring, and also referral services to youth and their families who are experiencing a variety of difficulties
• Experiencing a variety of difficulties, personal, familial, school, or even chemical problems, with the
• better parents and that we see less be better parents and that we see less um<01:37:08.800> difficulties
• > while<01:37:10.320> they<01:37:10.520> are<01:37:10.880> raising um difficulties
• while they are raising um difficulties while they are raising their<01:37:11.360> children<01

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• We're having some difficulty locating the A54. Mr.
• Having said that, I don't have a looking glass into the future, and if this creates a lot of difficulties
• for premium rates in one or difficulties for premium rates in one or two<00:57:33.839> years,
• We had a little difficulty getting it ready for amendment in finance, so it wasn't done there, and I'm
• We had a little difficulty getting it ready for amendment in finance, so it wasn't done there, and I'm

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that flooding in a section of the city that already<00:53:27.119> sees<00:53:27.799> difficulty
• /c><00:53:28.079> in<00:53:28.240> updating<00:53:28.720> its already sees difficulty
• in updating its already sees difficulty in updating its infrastructure<00:53:29.520> in<00:53
• We will have difficulty meeting the housing needs in southwest Minnesota with utility bills that exceed
• infrastructure we will have difficulty infrastructure we will have difficulty we<01:08:49.759>

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• the homeowners: higher costs for homeowners, enforcement challenges for the HOA, and increased difficulty
• the homeowners: higher costs for homeowners, enforcement challenges for the HOA, and increased difficulty
• finding<00:27:08.440> board<00:27:08.679> members<00:27:09.000> to difficulty
• in finding board members to difficulty in finding board members to serve<00:27:10.039> voluntarily
• with the collections procedures, for example, the association will come into even more financial difficulty

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I've had no difficulties with the law school, but some of the other parts of the University seem to have
• some difficulties with respecting the free speech of faculty, staff, and students who dissent from the
• I've had no difficulties with the law school, but some of the other parts of the University seem to have
• some difficulties with respecting the free speech of faculty, staff, and students who dissent from the
• with respecting the free difficulties with respecting the free speech<00:51:39.000> of<00:51:

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the January 21 minutes and then heard an overview from the University of Minnesota’s Office for Public Engagement on its community engagement awards program. Amber Cameron explained that the office supports partnerships across the university’s campuses and that nominations for the Outstanding Community Service Awards were evaluated by faculty and staff selection committees using criteria such as positive societal impact, innovation, extraordinary results, and overall application quality. She said the community partner award was based only on the nomination materials and described the award process, including that nominations could come from individuals, grassroots groups, or organizations and that the award carried a $5,000 prize. The main discussion focused on the 2024 community partner award given to Communities United Against Police Brutality. Cameron said the nomination documented a long-standing relationship with the university through the Center for Community-Engaged Learning, including work in 130 course offerings over 24 years across 17 academic departments and participation by about 1,000 students. She cited examples from the nomination such as student research and policy work that contributed to Travis’s Law. Committee members questioned the organization’s age, its letterhead and public activism, the meaning of its relationship with the university, and whether the work was appropriate for an award. Cameron responded that the award did not require formal tax status and that her office facilitated the process rather than judging the organization’s broader views. Members also asked for additional information on the vetting process, the courses involved, the award funding source, the ceremony, and related materials. Cameron said the awards were funded through OMN funding, that the program was being sunset and replaced with a new internal engaged-scholar awards structure, and that she would follow up on requests for documents, speaking notes, and other details. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the committee moved on after the testimony and questions.

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• The difficulties that they will have in putting in place these restrictions means that some small mom-and-pop
• The reason for this difficulty getting insurance again was clearly stated as due to our work as a nonprofit
• 01:00:24.480> reason<01:00:25.120> for<01:00:25.320> this<01:00:25.520> difficulty
• <01:00:26.200> getting The reason for this difficulty getting The reason for this difficulty
• And we continue to have difficulty recruiting and maintaining frontline staff, including those with valuable

Bills: HB1518, HB1699, HB1747, HB1705, HB1565, HB1801, HB1645, HB2115, HB2114

Keywords: HB1518, Hawaii SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food stamps, Department of Human Services, DHS, pre-release SNAP, pre-release application process, incarcerated individuals, prisoner reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, jail release, prison release, recidivism, food security, benefits eligibility, controlled substance felony, drug felony, drug conviction

Summary: The committee opened its first meeting of the 2020 session and heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 1518, which would allow people incarcerated and nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits before release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Human Services said they support the bill and are already piloting a pre-release application process at two facilities, with plans to expand it. The Attorney General’s Office supported the intent but noted a technical issue: one section of the bill appears to affect TANF as well as SNAP, while the title refers only to SNAP. A wide range of advocates, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Hunger Action Network, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, ACLU of Hawaii, and others, testified in strong support, emphasizing food insecurity after release, reentry stability, and reduced recidivism. The committee did not take a vote during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1747, which would direct the Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers or extensions related to restricting certain SNAP purchases, including sugary drinks. DHS said it had already been approved for a narrow demonstration waiver and was working with retailers on implementation, with a target date of August 1. Supporters of the measure argued it would promote healthier choices, while opponents, including Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, said such restrictions are ineffective, stigmatize low-income residents, create burdens for retailers and DHS, and may be difficult to implement. Members asked DHS to clarify the scope of the waiver and confirmed it applies to sugary drinks and beverages containing more than 10 grams of sugar. Finally, the committee took up HB 1705, which would allow licensed mental health counselors to serve as child custody evaluators, but there was no testimony from the relevant agencies and the item was quickly set aside. The committee also heard HB 1565, which would establish a judiciary working group to improve family court processes and legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. The Attorney General’s Office offered minor technical amendments, and supporters from the Office of Wellness and Resilience, High Hopes Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and a social work student described the need for legal representation, citing better reunification and stability outcomes and the importance of youth voice in court proceedings. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• say that there is a shortage without recruiting more often and having a demonstrated record of a difficulty
• <00:38:03.440> Because record of a difficulty to fill.
• Because record of a difficulty to fill.
• as a regular employee would provide, including the Social Security, and sometimes the youth have difficulty
• as a regular employee would provide, including the Social Security, and sometimes the youth have difficulty

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• thrust upon me on my first semester, responsibilities that often kept me out of class, along with difficulties
• thrust upon me on my first semester, responsibilities that often kept me out of class, along with difficulties
• c><00:24:01.120> with kept me out of class, along with kept me out of class, along with difficulties
• > managing<00:24:02.920> and<00:24:03.160> adjusting<00:24:03.640> to difficulties
• managing and adjusting to difficulties managing and adjusting to college<00:24:04.080> with<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to address our shortage of police officers on one hand, but then everybody also recognizes the difficulty
• to address our shortage of police officers on one hand, but then everybody also recognizes the difficulty
• but then everybody also<00:38:45.119> recognizes<00:38:45.920> the<00:38:46.240> difficulty
• <00:38:47.280> in<00:38:47.680> of also recognizes the difficulty in of also recognizes
• the difficulty in of finding,<00:38:48.960> hiring,<00:38:49.599> and<00:38:50.400>

Bills: HB450, HB469, SB298, HB450, HB638, HB469, SB298

Keywords: HB450, judges, judicial office, constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, age limit, mandatory retirement, judicial eligibility, supernumerary judge, judicial retirement, state judicial retirement benefits, election law, appointment, voter approval, ballot measure, Judiciary Committee, ambulance services, balance billing, health insurance, emergency transportation

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• I'm not arguing, but it does emphasize the complexity of each of these, and that emphasizes the difficulty
• And I see signs telling me that some are going to have difficulty with whatever formula you have here
• , are you going to have difficulty remaining as institutions?
• would you make adjustments to protect the viability of the smaller two-year schools that are having difficulty
• I do think we need to be careful about what we're trying to incentivize and the difficulties of measuring

Summary: The Higher Ed Funding Committee met to review how North Dakota might identify and address low-producing academic programs and to discuss draft funding formulas for the university system. Lisa Johnson of the NDUS explained that the State Board of Higher Education is already developing a system-wide policy, using models from other states such as Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, Colorado, Kentucky, Ohio, and Connecticut. She described how low-producing programs are typically flagged by multi-year enrollment or completion thresholds, then reviewed for workforce demand, mission fit, cost, accreditation, and regional need before any action is taken. Committee members asked about what counts as a program, how costs are analyzed, whether certificates are included, how exemptions work for mission-critical or high-demand fields, and whether the board or legislature should set the rules. Johnson said the board is the appropriate body to lead the process, but legislators could use funding leverage if they wanted to encourage action; the chair asked the board to bring a detailed proposal to the June meeting. The committee then heard a Legislative Council presentation on a draft formula for UND and NDSU. The proposal uses fall census FTE enrollment, with a placeholder undergraduate rate of $7,000 per FTE and a graduate/professional rate of $10,500, plus incentives for completions in in-demand fields and research productivity. Alex from Legislative Council walked through the projected funding effects, noting that the model would increase funding for NDSU and reduce it for UND in the current biennium, with different results in the next biennium as enrollment changes are recognized. Members questioned the use of the placeholder rates, the definition of in-demand programs, the treatment of research funding, and the exclusion of state-appropriated dollars from the external grants calculation. The chair emphasized that the numbers were illustrative and that appropriators would set the actual dollar amounts later. A second draft formula for the other nine institutions was also reviewed. That model uses fall census FTE without a weighted economic factor, applies a higher undergraduate rate, and adds completion incentives for in-demand credentials and all other completions. Members noted that the formula would benefit some institutions, such as Bismarck State College, while reducing funding for others, such as Mayville State, and discussed whether the nine institutions should be treated more uniformly or split into smaller groups because of their different missions and sizes. Committee members and staff repeatedly stressed that the formulas are still being refined and that some institutions would likely need hold-harmless adjustments or other transition measures. The meeting ended with the chair directing the committee to continue the discussion later and to expect further work on both the low-producing program policy and the funding formulas.

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• risks unintended consequences, higher administrative burdens, reduced transparency, and greater difficulty
• risks unintended consequences, higher administrative burdens, reduced transparency, and greater difficulty
• risks unintended consequences, higher administrative burdens, reduced transparency, and greater difficulty
• risks unintended consequences, higher administrative burdens, reduced transparency, and greater difficulty
• risks unintended consequences, higher administrative burdens, reduced transparency, and greater difficulty

Bills: S0042, S0688, S0762, S1168, S1296, S1298, S1300, S1318, S1332, S1376, S1548, S1570, S1574, S1632, S1634, S1750

Keywords: child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, criminal defense, legal representation, death penalty, indigent defense, regional counsel, conflict of interest, background screening, athletic coaches, youth sports, criminal history, expungement, Florida statutes

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 42 on specific medical diagnosis and child protective investigations. A late-file strike-all amendment was adopted that made only stylistic changes to align with the House version. Supporters said the bill would help DCF and child protective teams better identify rare medical conditions and give parents a chance to defend against mistaken abuse findings. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1570, which restores a prior program to help locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination with sheriff’s offices and CARD centers, with nonrecurring funding included. Members then advanced several education, disability, and public services measures. CS for CSSB 182 created a teacher training and mentoring program for high-performing current and retired teachers to mentor teachers in D- and F-rated schools, and CS for CSSB 794 required background screening for employees in residential and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities while directing APD to study support coordination quality, workforce issues, and service gaps. Testimony on SB 794 strongly supported better training, lower caseloads, and more consistent support coordination. The committee also favorably reported CS for CS SB 1168 on background screenings, CS for CS SB 214 to allow rural special districts to pay verified invoices directly, CS for SB 1376 to create grants for genetic counseling education, and SB 1574 (Maddie’s Law) to add newborn screening for biliary atresia; the latter drew emotional support and testimony that early screening could save lives and reduce transplant costs. The committee heard and passed a number of other policy bills, including CS for CS for SB 1510, the DEP agency package, after environmental groups warned that one provision could delay basin management protections and allow more septic systems in impaired watersheds; the bill still passed favorably. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 688 to license naturopathic doctors, SB 1318 on scholarship account reversion rules, CS for CS for SB 682 on domestic violence injunctions and penalties, SB 130 on workforce training for current and former inmates, and SB 1548, the latest Live Local affordable housing update. Several bills were briefly postponed or taken up later in the meeting. In the latter portion of the meeting, the committee approved CS for C.S. for SB 536 on criminal gang membership criteria, CS for C.S. SB 762 on assigning conflict capital cases across regional counsel offices, SB 1332 on career offender registration requirements, CS for CS for SB 1742 creating a new offense for indecent exposure of sexual organs to a child, and CS for SB 1750 increasing penalties for serious sex offenses and child sexual abuse material crimes. The committee also debated CS for SB 1226 on Public Employee Relations Commission procedures and union certification rules, including a late-file amendment setting a 60% threshold and 25% quorum for recertification; the discussion focused heavily on constitutional concerns, union rights, and differences between first responders and other public employees. The transcript ends while that bill’s debate is still underway, with the committee having already taken numerous favorable votes throughout the meeting.

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• I know that he's having some technical difficulties, so hopefully we'll be able to get >> We can probably
• I know that he's having some technical difficulties, so hopefully we'll be able to get >> We can probably
• 41.920> having<00:58:42.160> some<00:58:42.400> technical<00:58:42.960> difficulties
• , he's having some technical difficulties, he's having some technical difficulties, so<00:58:43.760

Bills: HB0105, HB0107, SF0002

Keywords: K-12 education, school facilities, security improvements, public funding, state appropriations, school construction, local government funding, sales tax distribution, municipal funding, economic equity, state revenue, Wyoming Legislature, legislative appropriations, Legislative Service Office, LSO budget, general fund, biennial budget, legislative branch, legislator travel, per diem

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• It's a real difficulty.
• It's a real difficulty.
• population.<00:07:46.800> It's<00:07:46.960> a<00:07:47.120> real<00:07:47.280> difficulty
• It's a real difficulty. So, population. It's a real difficulty.

Keywords: 00:00:20 - Call to Order/Roll Call 00:02:00 - Update on Rural Health Transformation Program 00:29:20 - Discussion of 26RS HB 134 00:36:35 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 134 00:37:41 - Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 01:09:44 - Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Health Services Committee met to receive an update from Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Steven Stack on Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Grant. He explained that all 50 states applied and were awarded funding, and Kentucky received about $212.9 million over five years, with the first year treated as a nine-month period. He emphasized that the award is a cooperative agreement with CMS, is not Medicaid funding, cannot be used to supplant existing funds, and is limited to the five areas approved in Kentucky’s application. He also said the state must submit a revised budget before major spending begins, and that CMS could claw back money if performance metrics are not met. Secretary Stack outlined the five focus areas: maternal health, mental health, oral health, emergency medical services, and chronic disease prevention/management, especially obesity and diabetes. He described possible approaches such as expanding behavioral health crisis stabilization models like EMPath, using teledentistry and mobile services, strengthening EMS staffing and treat-in-place options, and building healthier nutrition and activity supports. He said the application was developed quickly with broad stakeholder input and that the state plans to work with universities, nonprofits, and other partners through procurement and other formal processes. He also noted the program will be overseen by the public health department, with Commissioner John Langfeld leading the effort. Committee members asked about the grant timeline, the split between formula and competitive funding, the role of certificate of need, and whether new laws or regulations would be needed. Stack said the state believes it can implement the approved projects under current law, though some broader policy issues such as certificate of need were not included because they would be risky to change within the grant timeline. Members also asked how stakeholders can submit ideas; Stack pointed them to the public website and contact email, saying additional partner information will be posted soon. The committee did not take any formal vote or action during this discussion.

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• Perhaps we had some technical difficulties in the back room getting the system, the computer system..
• favor of the budget you're actually against the budget is that right perhaps we had some technical difficulties
• in the back room getting the system the computer system had some technical difficulties in the back
• senator said they appreciated the respect shown for the people who worked on the budget and the difficulty

Summary: The joint House and Senate Appropriations committees met to hear the FY 2027 budget package, beginning with the General Appropriations Act (HB 4154/SB 1847). Staff outlined the overall budget, including one-time fund transfers, lump-sum reductions, funding for state employee health insurance, school facilities, corrections, flood and wildfire relief, education and child care, and other ongoing and supplemental items. Members briefly discussed the absence of a requested $1.5 million for the oversight office, but the chair said no amendments would be taken in committee and that only limited technical changes were likely later in the process. Public testimony on the feed bill was largely supportive but focused on specific funding concerns. Testimony highlighted school safety funding, Alzheimer’s services, small business tax expensing provisions, disability oversight for group homes, county use of opioid settlement dollars, adult education/community college funding, victim notification funding, and ESA oversight. Several speakers praised the budget for funding DDD and other services, while others opposed or sought changes to items such as the COMIT group home monitoring program, Maricopa Community Colleges’ lack of operating aid, and a possible cut to the victim notification program. The chair repeatedly emphasized that changes to the negotiated budget would be difficult and should be routed through leadership. The committee then moved quickly through the remaining budget reconciliation bills. Staff summarized bills covering amusement and wagering, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, health care, higher education, human services, and K-12 education. Notable provisions included continued wagering assessments, highway and building renewal funding, defense innovation and economic development changes, corrections and wrongful conviction provisions, groundwater and water banking measures, health insurance oversight and opioid settlement provisions, higher education funding and ABOR operating caps, SNAP and housing trust fund changes, and a 2% inflation increase for K-12 formula components. The K-12 bill also included a biometric school safety pilot and a child sexual abuse prevention pilot. No votes were taken in the portion provided, and the chair indicated the committee would continue through the remaining bills.

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• How easy or hard it is to do your job and if you think that there's value or what the difficulties are
• c><00:52:38.440> or<00:52:38.600> what<00:52:38.720> the<00:52:38.800> difficulties
• there's value or what the difficulties there's value or what the difficulties are. are. are.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• would basically set up a program for having debate programs in underserved areas or areas that had difficulty
• 00:11:35.920> had underserved areas or areas that had underserved areas or areas that had difficulty
• > the<00:11:36.880> financial<00:11:37.279> aspect<00:11:37.680> of difficulty
• with the financial aspect of difficulty with the financial aspect of that.<00:11:38.480> And<

Bills: HB527, HB563, HB580, HB579, SB190, HB15, HB390, HB527, HB563, HB580, HB579, SB190, HB15, HB390

Keywords: liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, SNAP, food assistance, public assistance, income standards, Department of Human Resources, eligibility, HB580, Alabama Healthy Schools Act, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school meals, cafeteria, vending machines, fundraising sales

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• we do this by pushing a vote on something else, by making it, if we end up because of all the difficulties
• all<00:50:08.240> the we end up because of all the we end up because of all the difficulties
• 09.440> out<00:50:09.599> by<00:50:09.760> our<00:50:09.920> farmers difficulties
• pointed out by our farmers difficulties pointed out by our farmers right<00:50:10.559> now.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . >> It just seems like all around bourbon as a whole has tremendous difficulties.
• around just bourbon as a whole has around just bourbon as a whole has tremendous<00:18:38.080> difficulties
• <00:18:38.559> I<00:18:38.720> didn't<00:18:38.799> know tremendous difficulties
• I didn't know tremendous difficulties.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% Tourism Meeting and Convention Marketing Fund. Officials said Kentucky tourism is a $14.3 billion industry that welcomed more than 80 million travelers last year, supports nearly 97,000 jobs, and uses the fund solely for tourism marketing and promotion, not capital projects. They noted the fund received additional appropriations in the enacted budget and also supports several designated tourism-related initiatives. Commissioner Mike Manet described how the fund is used for paid media, public relations, international marketing, cultural heritage promotion, website content, regional matching grants, research, trade shows, and travel expenses. He said the department spent $10.8 million on paid media in 23 markets in 2024, focused on seven tourism pillars, and used research and advertising ROI studies to guide spending. He reported 180 PR placements, 3.2 billion earned impressions, 3% growth in international visitation, and 12% growth in international spending to $257 million. He also highlighted the African-American Heritage Trail and said the regional matching funds program distributed $2 million to 87 local tourism commissions. Members asked about the rise of AI in search results, how domestic and international visitor data are collected, how ad agencies are selected, and how regional matching funds are allocated. The commissioner said the department uses GPS-based and federal data, including National Travel and Tourism Office figures, and that ad agencies are chosen through an RFP process. Representative McDaniel raised concerns about bourbon tourism and Canadian visitation; the commissioner said Canadian travel is down significantly, bourbon-related visitation has softened, and the department is shifting more spending toward in-state and closer drive markets while emphasizing bourbon’s heritage story. Representative Fugate asked about eastern Kentucky tourism and ATV trails, and the commissioner said those trails are included in advertising, social media, and earned media efforts. No votes or formal actions were taken.