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• And then the design work goes to the Division of Water to get approved.
• investments to the region. investments to the region.
• Project is planning improvements to lot two of the McCreary County Business Park to bring it to a certified
• to be updated every 2 years. to be updated every 2 years.
• I wanted to go back to the beginning.

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Summary: The committee first discussed and approved a new airport-related project involving two 60-by-80 corporate hangars. Members asked about how the project would generate revenue, and staff explained that hangar rent and fuel sales would help repay the costs, with more than half of the funding coming from the FAA. The project was approved by roll call vote. The committee then approved two large capital pool projects: a $1,715,120 roof replacement and skylight project for the Libraries and Archives building in Frankfort, and a $2,105,400 exterior renovation project for several state buildings, including Health and Family Services, the Kentucky History Center, and the State Office Building. After that, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented one loan increase and five grant reallocations. The loan increase was for Springfield’s wastewater treatment plant project, rising by $262,300 to just over $2.88 million because bids came in higher than estimated. Members asked about the delay between approval and bidding, and staff explained the design, environmental review, and state approval process can take one to two years. The committee approved the six action items, and then received informational updates on additional water projects that required no action. The Cabinet for Economic Development next presented one forgivable loan and 11 KPDI/KPDI EDF grant projects. The loan was a $1 million forgivable loan for the Perry County Economic Development Board to acquire the Coalfields Industrial Building, with repayment forgivable if a project creates at least 75 jobs. The grant projects included site-readiness and industrial development work in Pendleton, Elizabethtown/Hardin, McCreary, Floyd, Marion, Fleming, Graves, Eddyville/Lyon, Caldwell, Mercer, and Johnson counties. Members asked how local match percentages are set and were told they are based on county population and updated every two years; staff also explained that beneficiaries usually provide the match and are reimbursed after submitting costs. The committee approved the action items. Finally, the Office of Financial Management presented two new debt issues and three SFCC debt issues. The new debt items were a Kentucky Housing Corporation bond authorization of up to $600 million for single-family mortgage revenue bonds, including a $100 million initial transaction, and a $5.5 million multifamily conduit bond for 98 apartments in Lexington. Informational items covered University of Kentucky refunding bonds and Turnpike Authority refunding bonds, both of which produced savings. The three SFCC debt issues for Campbell, Edmonson, and Perry counties were then approved by roll call vote. The meeting ended with brief discussion of the upcoming calendar and scheduling before adjournment.

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• So, we're going to change order this um slightly to um allow folks to get where they need to be.
• So, we're going to change order this um slightly to um allow folks to get where they need to be.
• to allow insurers, uh to to framework to allow insurers, uh to to put<00:03:57.519> a<00:03:57.760
• ability to communicate following a stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• try to be brief. try to be brief.

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Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard four House bills, adjusting the order to accommodate members’ schedules. House Bill 510, on organ donation procedures, would require health care providers involved in organ procurement to pause the process if any signs of life are observed and restart the process if needed. The bill was presented as a consensus measure, received no opposition, and passed with favorable expression by unanimous vote and consent. House Bill 176 would create a framework for insurers to implement a waiver program reducing prior authorization requirements before care is provided. The sponsor said the language had been worked out with insurers to cut red tape and improve transparency. The committee approved the bill unanimously with favorable expression and then consent. House Bill 266 would add audiology and speech-language pathology to the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund eligibility list. Testimony emphasized that these professions are essential to patient care across the lifespan and meet the fund’s training and licensure standards. The bill passed unanimously with favorable expression and consent. House Bill 393 concerned Alzheimer’s-related statutory cleanup, adding a caregiver council seat and requiring the council to develop and distribute an early detection and diagnosis toolkit for health care providers. The bill was supported as a way to improve Alzheimer’s awareness and care, with one senator explaining a yes vote in memory of a parent who had Alzheimer’s. It also passed unanimously with favorable expression and consent. The chair announced the next committee meeting would be Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 a.m.

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• So many struggling to pay their electric bill could benefit from plug-in solar, but outdated regulations
• So many struggling to pay their electric bill could benefit from plug-in solar, but outdated regulations
• <00:10:03.360> the measure to the committee and uh to the measure to the committee and uh
• Uh, recommendation is to take the PUC's two suggested amendments and to defer the date to April 19th,
• This is to relating to renewable energy.

Bills: SB2671, SB2902

Keywords: permit processing, permitting reform, county permits, development permits, building permits, land use, construction delays, housing development, infrastructure development, county workforce, differential pay, salary incentive, performance bonus, recruitment and retention, expedited hiring, vacancy rates, permit backlog, government modernization, county mayor, county council

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard two measures. SB 2671, relating to essential permitting positions, drew no oral testimony beyond written comments from the Department of the Attorney General and the Office of Planning. The chair said the bill was intended to make government more efficient and reduce red tape in the permitting process. SB 2902, relating to renewable energy, received testimony from the Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, Kauai Island Cooperative, Bright Saver, and 350 Hawaii. Supporters described the bill as a way to expand access to plug-in or balcony solar, lower electricity bills, improve resilience, and broaden access for renters and apartment residents. Several testifiers urged amendments to avoid limiting the measure to condominiums, to remove condominium board approval language, and to eliminate utility or PUC registration requirements. The PUC said registration could help with safety, linemen protection, and circuit hosting-capacity concerns, and noted that improper installation or oversizing could create problems. After a brief recess, the committee voted to recommend both bills for passage with amendments and deferred each to April 19, 2042. The recommendations were adopted without objection.

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• The 25% pay increase would raise it to $57,018. And the 5% would bring them to...
• They need to renegotiate the contract to get the pay raise.
• If the state were to grant a pay raise only to the department, then it creates inequities in pay structures
• money specifically to pay raises.
• to a pay raise or whatever else they decide to pursue, but we are opposed to the idea of private prisons

Bills: SB1010, SB1035, SB1058, SB1077, SB1093

Keywords: Charlie Kirk, Loop 202, Arizona highways, transportation, renaming, Arizona Department of Corrections, ADC, corrections, prison, jail, correctional officers, prison guards, staffing, retention, salary increase, pay raise, wage increase, general fund, appropriation, state budget

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• have on our future ability to run our schools efficiently.
• have on our future ability to run our schools efficiently.
• have on our future ability to run our schools efficiently.
• was going to have on our future ability was going to have on our future ability to<00:43:21.599>
• should give them the ability to do that. should give them the ability to do that.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:00:08 26RS SB 3: 0:02:50 26RS SB 1: 0:21:12, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 3, which would expand financial transparency requirements for Kentucky school districts. Sponsor Senator Lindsey Tichenor said the bill would require public access to budgeting and spending information, including final working budgets, monthly credit card statements, superintendent contracts and compensation, audits, and related financial reports posted on district websites. A committee amendment correcting citations was adopted by voice vote. Supporters, including Laura O’Brien, described examples of district spending they viewed as excessive and argued that more detailed public disclosure would help taxpayers and school boards identify misuse of funds. Senator Higdon and others voiced support for transparency, while Senator Meredith said he supported the intent but wanted the bill to go further. The committee passed SB 3 with 11 aye votes and one no vote, with favorable expression. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator David Givens, which would restore and clarify governance changes for Jefferson County Public Schools by defining the roles of the school board and superintendent. Givens said the bill responds to a state Supreme Court ruling and includes 42 stated reasons for the governance changes. Opponents, including Jefferson County Teachers Association president Maddie Shepard, JCPS Superintendent Brian Yearwood, and board member James Craig, argued the bill would weaken local democratic control, concentrate authority in one administrator, and reduce community voice. Yearwood said he works collaboratively with the board and that the bill is about adults and governance rather than students, while Craig said the district needs stronger oversight, not less. Supporters of the bill argued that the current structure has not produced adequate results and that the changes are needed to improve outcomes and accountability. The transcript ends during the SB 1 testimony and discussion, before a final vote is taken.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSIdBG_2FU8, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This recording was previously aired on "Olelo on April 14, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Office of the Attorney General Ms. Clare Connors, Attorney General 11:45 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Mr. Scott Murakami, Director 12:30 p.m. Department of Transportation – Airports Division Mr. Ross Higashi, Deputy Director 1:15 p.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. No public testimony will be accepted. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Tuesday, April 14, 2020 If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov. -End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lFg9jQehW8, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Today's meeting is also being broadcast with closed captioning on ‘Olelo Community Media's channel 49 and on the online stream: http://olelo.granicus.com/player/event/5589?view_id=13 Just press the CC button when you hover your mouse over the video screen. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Monday, March 30, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 1:00 p.m. Office of the Governor Ms. Linda C. Takayama, Chief of Staff 1:30 p.m. Department of Budget and Finance Director Craig Hirai 2:00 p.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director Scott Murakami 2:30 p.m. Department of Human Services Director Pankaj Bhanot, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU-A8E3V4Hk, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00 ROLL CALL 02:46 DISCUSSION WITH THE PROPERTY VALUATION ASSOCIATION, DUSTIN BILLINGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 05:11 DAVID O’NEILL, FAYETTE COUNTY PVA, AND LEE MARTIN, GRAVES COUNTY DEPUTY CONCERNING AERO SURVEYING AND HOW IT POSITIVELY AFFECTS KY AGRICULTURE NEEDS. AERIAL IMAGERY, REVIEWING IMPROVEMENTS, INFLUENCING FACTORS OF PROPERTY, CHANGE DETECTION, AND SKETCH VERIFICATION. DISCUSSION WITH REVENUE CABINET, TOM CRAWFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY EVALUATION 26:31 WITH DEPT. OF REVENUE, AND MIKE TACKETT, MINERAL TAXATION AND GIS SERVICES WITH DEPT. OF REVENUE. THE KYFROMABOVE PROJECT IS GOING TO BE A HUGE BENEFIT TO KY. BENEFITS TO SMALLER COUNTIES WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. COST SAVINGS FOR ALL KY COUNTY PVA OFFICES. DISCUSSION WITH KENT ANNESS, DIVISION OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR THE 33:10 KYFROMABOVE PROJECT ABOUT AERIAL MAPPING, PROJECT UPDATES, PROJECT OVERVIEW, STATUS, RETURN ON INVESTMENT AND GIS DATA SHARING., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UglDEcAYDJ8, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Reuploaded to restore several minutes that were lost during the meeting Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:01 Discussion regarding Kentucky Demographics with a focus on housing stock and needs 00:02:41 Discussion of regulations related to home building 0:1:22:56, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs0RVhAlJcg, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 PSS 1 to Senate Bill 193: 0:43 Votes on Senate Bill 193: 10:00 PSS 1 to Senate Bill 101: 12:18 Votes on Senate Bill 101: 18:28 Senate Bill 118: 19:13 Votes on Senate Bill 118: 27:11 Adjournment: 28:13, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 0:30 Roll Call 1:05 HB 904 Discussion 36:20 HB 904 Vote 44:14 Adjournment, 958, all

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• This is an act relating to medical services. Representative Bauman is going to present.
• what could make all these people come to what could make all these people come to this<00:01:31.520
• >> Easton sacrificed a day at school to >> Easton sacrificed a day at school to spend
• to try to schedule some sort of meeting, either upon adjournment or recess.
• All right, seeing none, do I have a motion to adjourn? All right, I have a motion to adjourn.

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 0:18 Roll Call 0:53 HB 236 Discussion 4:02 HB 236 Vote Adjournment 5:59, 958, all

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• >> we was going to send We was going to >> we was going to send We was going to send
• So I'll turn it over to to get to $3.
• So to do that, so that the general fund doesn’t have to pay for it, there was a fee that was put into
• doesn't<00:02:26.080> have<00:02:26.160> to<00:02:26.239> pay<00:02:26.400><
• c> for the general fund doesn't have to pay for the general fund doesn't have to pay for it,<00:02

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:08 Discussion SB 219 01:25 Vote SB 219 04:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up Senate Bill 219, a cleanup bill concerning deferred deposit transaction fees imposed by the commissioner. The sponsor and witness explained that the bill stems from earlier payday lending enforcement provisions and a real-time database funded by a fee. They said the 2024 law capped the fee at $3, but the department had to go through a lengthy regulatory process to set it, and this bill would remove the commissioner’s authority to set the fee separately so it remains a flat $3 maximum per transaction. Members discussed the bill briefly, including a clarification that the change on page 1, line 21 replaces “not to exceed” with “of.” Senator Douglas commented favorably on the bill’s simplicity. No opposition or substantive concerns were raised. A motion and second were made, the roll was called, and Senate Bill 219 passed the committee with favorable expression on a unanimous vote. The chair noted it was the only bill on the agenda and that House bills would be considered later.

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• It's proposed to be changed to six months.
• In fact, we've advocated to see it expanded to horses.
• We see a number of bills to try to be innovative, to try to accommodate explosive growth in the state
• Another opportunity is to pay their underpaid staff more.
• They're going to know the ability that that person has, and they're going to set the protocol as to what

Bills: S0754, S0796

Keywords: heated tobacco products, tobacco regulation, vaping, definition changes, Florida statutes, veterinary medicine, telehealth, veterinary professional associate, animal health, public safety, access to veterinary services

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up two bills. First, it heard SB 754 on heated tobacco products. The bill would statutorily define heated tobacco products and exempt them from the cigarette tax. Senator Davis questioned why the exemption was needed, and Senator Bernard asked about youth access; the sponsor said the bill was limited to taxation and would look into age and regulatory issues. A Florida Retail Federation representative appeared in support. The committee voted the bill favorably, and Senator Bracey Davis later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tab 1. The committee then considered SB 796 on veterinary medicine, after adopting a delete-everything amendment. The amended bill would create a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role for individuals with a master’s degree in veterinary clinical care to perform delegated tasks under a licensed veterinarian’s responsible supervision. It also would extend the time period for telehealth prescriptions for flea and tick products from one month to six months and for other medications from 14 days to 30 days. Senator Boyd raised liability concerns, and the sponsor said existing statute already places liability on the supervising veterinarian. The Florida Veterinary Medical Association testified against the bill, arguing Florida should expand and better utilize existing veterinary technicians rather than create a new mid-level role, and warning about federal prescribing restrictions and animal safety. Supporters, including the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Dr. Wayne Jensen, argued the bill would expand access to care, reduce costs, and provide a well-trained supervised workforce. Several senators said the bill balanced access and safety, and the committee reported SB 796 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• going to show up and represent the cabinet, you have to have the power and ability to defer or respond
• have the the the power and have to have the the the power and ability<00:03:52.319> to<00:03:
• <00:03:55.959> a ability to um defer or respond to a ability to um defer or respond to a deficiency
• I think we all need to show up and do our jobs to get anything to move forward.
• Thank you. need to show up and do our jobs to get need to show up and do our jobs to get anything<00:

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 00:07 Roll Call 02:14 SB 23 Discussion 13:11 SB 23 Vote 13:51 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Licensing and Occupations committee met for its first meeting under Chair Rocky Adams, who opened by announcing a more flexible approach to committee procedure, including no egg timer, less emphasis on interim vetting, and a collaborative process with the House chair on amendments. The committee then took up its only agenda item, Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Senator Steve West, which would allow the Administrative Regulations Committee to conduct preliminary review of non-enacted regulations and require cabinet representatives to appear, provide information, and have authority to respond to deficiencies. West said the bill is intended to increase transparency earlier in the regulatory process and address past problems with cabinet participation. Members generally supported the bill and emphasized the importance of transparency and oversight in the regulatory process. Several questions focused on a possible notice requirement for committee review; West said the administration had requested five days’ notice, and he was open to that idea so long as no loopholes were created, including whether the same notice should apply to deferral requests. He also explained that the bill does not create strong enforcement teeth beyond existing committee powers to find a regulation deficient or request deferral, and that any stronger response would still come through separate legislation. Before the vote, members explained their support while noting concerns about notice and fairness. Senator Berg warned against surprise agenda changes and wanted a level playing field, while Senator Douglas said the bill would help constituents better understand regulations. The committee then voted to pass Senate Bill 23 with favorable expression and sent it to the Senate floor. The meeting adjourned afterward.

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• They have grown to have the ability... ...the ability has grown to buy a tremendous amount of electricity
• So what this does, it gives the board the opportunity to pay... ...this board the opportunity to pay
• I don't have broadband, and I have to pay somebody $20 to take me to Hille 3 or 4 days a week to try
• , or... in your job has less hours, less pay, or you have to drive farther to get that job, that may
• So if you find a job that's similar to what your skills are and the pay is similar to what you were getting

Bills: HB93, HB160, HB29, HB29, HB93, HB160

Keywords: HB93, Alabama State Port Authority, State Auditor, property inventory, inventory control, audit exemption, state property, personal property inventory, public authority, port authority, Section 36-16-11, Code of Alabama 1975, administrative oversight, state audit, conforming changes, government property, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, AMEA, municipal electric authority, board of directors

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• to proceed. to proceed.
• But I want to read to you from what it went to the Right to Life of saying, “Look, use this logo for
• to her right to to dedicate more time to her right to life<02:04:26.880> work.
• President, I need to make a motion to move Senate Bill 37 to be taken from Rules Committee to move to
• left for this body to do is to continue left for this body to do is to continue to<04:05:04.800>

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• We already have the money to pay ourselves to come in to special session if called by the governor.
• We already have the money to pay ourselves to come in to special session if called by the governor.
• But that doesn't stop or keep the Supreme Court from giving them the ability to stop the process.
• to stop the give them the ability to stop the process. process. process.
• We have the ability to do that without threat or intimidation from another branch.

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• to live to a higher bar.
• And he didn't have the ability to raise that money until a few other people got involved.
• <02:11:44.960> to<02:11:45.080> raise And he didn't have the ability to raise And he
• didn't have the ability to raise that<02:11:45.480> money<02:11:45.760> until<02:11:46.040
• I'd like to refer to him by name. Truly a friend to all.

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