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• justice for all. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. justice for all. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• All<00:30:24.040> members<00:30:24.360> voted. All members voted. All members voted.
• Have all members voted? Have all members voted?
• Seeing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. All opposed, nay.
• Speaker, that is all I have today. >> Mr. Speaker, that is all I have today.

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Summary: The House convened with 98 members present, declared a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received Senate concurrence requests on Senate Bills 263, 281, and 324. The chamber then moved through second readings and committee reports on a range of measures, including education, agriculture, banking and insurance, judiciary, licensing, and task force resolutions. Among the reported bills were measures on KEES scholarships for non-certified schools, a residential safe room rebate program, dual credit scholarships, impeding a first responder, motor vehicles, tallow-based cosmetic products, animal health emergencies, mortgage loan income limits, deferred deposit fees, child protection, Attorney General operations, corrections operations, school leadership, school transportation, advanced mathematics coursework, and task forces on charitable gaming and early childhood education governance. The House passed House Bill 642, a Teachers' Retirement System housekeeping bill, after adopting House Committee Substitute 1. The sponsor said the bill updates survivor benefit documentation, raises the daily earnings limit for retired members returning to work from $170 to $200, removes an unused early-return provision, reinstates a pension waiver program, clarifies benefit tier calculations using an earlier participation date in another state system, and allows a parent member to manage payments for a disabled child without a court order. Members asked about substitute teaching limits, retirement penalties, budget impact, and a removed provision involving index funds; the sponsor said he would follow up on the day limits and stated he did not believe the bill would add to unfunded liability. The bill passed 96-0. The House also passed House Bill 780 on recording commissioner’s deeds, after adopting a floor amendment that removed fines and penalties. The bill allows a city to petition circuit court if a deed is not recorded within 30 business days, and the court may compel filing and award costs and attorney’s fees. Members discussed whether the bill effectively created a lawsuit-based enforcement mechanism rather than a fine, and supporters said it would help local governments identify responsible property owners and address code enforcement and public safety issues. The bill passed 96-0. House Bill 541, concerning peace officers, also passed after a committee substitute; the sponsor said it cleans up Kentucky Law Enforcement Council procedures, strengthens certification standards, clarifies revocation language, and reflects input from law enforcement groups. It passed 95-0. House Bill 195, the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, passed after a committee substitute and floor amendment. The substitute added Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension alongside UK Cooperative Extension, and the floor amendment changed the pilot’s implementation date to January 1, 2027 and adjusted the program’s term timing. Supporters said the bill would expand urban agriculture education, connect youth to food systems and career pathways, and help students in urban counties learn practical agricultural skills; it passed 97-0. The House then took up House Bill 794 on financial exploitation, which expands protections to all adults age 65 and older, adds felony penalties for knowingly, wantonly, or recklessly exploiting those adults, allows the attorney general to seek extradition from another state, and requires investment advisers to complete three hours of continuing education on financial exploitation. Members cited real-world scam experiences and urged stronger penalties, but the bill passed 96-0.

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• All those in favor of consent vote I. All those opposed vote...
• But all in favor say I. Any opposition? Thank you. All right, thank you so much.
• all in favor of say I. all in favor of say I. Any<00:03:12.880> opposition?
• All those in favor vote I. All those opposed vote no. Becky, please call the roll.
• All in favor of consent vote I.

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Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 510, which passed with a favorable expression by unanimous roll call vote and then received consent without opposition. The bill’s specific subject was not discussed in the excerpt, but the chair congratulated the sponsor after the vote. House Bill 176, sponsored by Rep. Kim Moser with testimony from Corey Meadows of the Kentucky Medical Association, would create a framework for insurers to offer waiver programs that reduce prior authorization requirements for health care providers. The sponsor said the bill was intended to cut red tape and improve transparency, and noted that the language had been worked out with insurers. The committee voted unanimously to pass the bill with favorable expression and then approved consent. House Bill 266, sponsored by Rep. Peyton Griffee with testimony from Dr. Kelly Ellis of Eastern Kentucky University, would add audiology and speech-language pathology to the credentials eligible for the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund. Supporters said these professions are critical to care across the lifespan and that their education and licensure requirements fit the fund’s purpose of retaining health professionals in Kentucky. The bill passed unanimously with favorable expression and consent, with Sen. Nemes briefly explaining his support based on workforce development experience. House Bill 393, sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Raymer with testimony from McKenzie Wallace of the Alzheimer’s Association, made cleanup changes to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Council, added a caregiver council slot, and required the council to develop and distribute an early detection and diagnosis toolkit for health care providers. The committee passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression and consent. Sen. Mills explained his yes vote in memory of his father, who had Alzheimer’s disease.

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• All in favor say I. I. >> I. >> I. >> I. >> All opposed. We're in executive session.

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Summary: The impeachment committee was called to order and a roll was taken. Members present included Representatives Brown, Klein, Decker, Don, Duval, King, Watkins, Elliott, Blandon, and Chair Neimus; some members were not present or did not respond during the roll call. After determining the committee was constituted to do business, a motion was made by Mr. Blandon and seconded by Mr. Dunn to go into executive session. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote, and the committee entered executive session.

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• All in favor? All opposed, we're adjourned.

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Summary: The committee reconvened and announced it would move forward by presenting the question to the House of Representatives. The chair stated that a resolution would be filed that attaches articles of impeachment, specifically referring to Judge Goodman. A motion to adjourn was then made by Mr. Don and seconded by Mr. Bland. The committee voted on the motion, with no opposition recorded, and the meeting was adjourned.

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• All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. All opposed, nay.

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Summary: The committee reconvened and considered a motion to approve posting two reports on the committee’s website: one signed by Chairman Nemes and Vice Chairman Blanton, and another signed by Representative Stephenson and Representative Gentry. Representative Stephenson made the motion, and Representative Hall seconded it. The motion was put to a voice vote and passed unanimously, with no opposition voiced. The chair stated that both reports would be available to the public on the committee’s website that evening.

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• All those in favor say I. I. Opposed. Eyes have it.
• All those in favor say I. I. Opposed. All those in favor say I. I. Opposed.
• All those in favor say aye. Aye. >> Opposed. Ayes have it.
• He was the kind of person we should all aspire to be.
• All right.

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• All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> All opposed nay. Committee sub passes.
• >> All<00:04:47.720> opposed<00:04:48.080> nay. >> All opposed nay.
• >> Thank<00:10:02.240> you<00:10:02.360> all. >> Thank you all.
• >> Representative<00:13:48.720> All. >> Representative All.
• >> Representative<00:16:20.840> All. >> Representative All.

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• All the bill simple bill truly truly.
• Um all the child support functions came to the Attorney General's office.
• Um, how are we doing on collecting child support for all our children?
• Um, how are we doing on collecting child support for all our children?
• support for all our children? support for all our children?

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• . >> All right, can stand up and we'll try to make you all welcome.
• Thank you all for being here today. Thank you all for being here today.
• >> all right thank you. >> all right thank you.
• Thank you all.
• I want to thank you all. wonderful bill. I want to thank you all.

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• All right.
• Why it changed all of a sudden is interesting.
• Okay, all right. Okay, all right. Okay, so Mr. Marquez, can you explain your amendment? I can.
• Americans and all on the same team.
• It was kind of all mixed in one.

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• that we had were all from bicyclists.
• It gives you all that information. And as you... It gives you all that information.
• These are all foundations of trust.
• We all serve with the pleasure.
• All right.

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• Young people, seniors, working families in all districts, all districts, all.
• Young people, seniors, working families in all districts, all districts, all. young people seniors working
• , thank you all.
• Have you all voted? Have you all voted? President Blackman? Mr.
• Just as a thank you for all your.

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• So would all of the GCU students please stand up?
• All right. Yes, welcome to the Senate.
• All right. Let's move to the Senate calendar.
• Have you all voted? Thank you. Have you all voted? Have you all voted? Thank you. Okay.
• Have you all voted? Have you all voted? Senator Rogers, Mr.

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• All right. Do we have any words from our co-chair? All good. All good. All right.
• All those in favor, please say aye. All opposed, no. Motion carries. Item C.
• All those in favor? Please say aye. All opposed, no.
• All right. Thank you. All right. Senator Love, you're recognized.
• All right.

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• All those in favor say I. 1299 as 1299. All those in favor say I.
• All those in favor say I. report. All those in favor say I.
• All those in favor say I. All those opposed say no. Amendment L35 passes.
• Uh, all right.
• Uh, all right. Let's >> Thank you, Chair. Uh, all right.

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• All those in favor say aye. All those opposed, no.
• All those in favor say I. All those opposed, no. All those in favor say I. All those opposed, no.
• All right. >> [laughter] All right.
• All<01:54:51.960> right.<01:54:52.400> So, All right. So, All right.
• Hope you're all it here for all of us.

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• All right. Continue. Okay.
• All right. I think I was here... All right. I think I was here.
• Well, first of all, I want to thank you for all the work of it.
• All right, committee.
• All right, committee.

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Summary: The committee met to continue its tax reform and relief study agenda, approved the December 3, 2025 minutes, and announced a new subcommittee to examine property tax statement issues with counties, auditors, and the tax office. Representative Headland was named chair, Senator Rummel vice chair, and Representatives Dressler and Dr. Dr. and Senator Patton were also assigned. The chair noted the group may need an additional meeting and thanked staff and attendees. A major portion of the meeting focused on economic development incentives. The Department of Commerce presented on the Renaissance Zone program and TIF districts, describing Renaissance Zones as locally tailored tools that combine local property tax relief with state income tax incentives. Commerce said the program has supported thousands of projects since 1999 and cited examples from Beach and Mandan showing increases in property and taxable value, business retention, housing, and downtown revitalization. Committee members raised concerns that smaller rural communities often lack the staff and expertise to apply, and Commerce said it provides outreach through conferences, office hours, and one-on-one assistance. League of Cities and local officials from Bismarck and Ellendale echoed the capacity issue, discussed how the programs have worked in their communities, and suggested possible reforms or more targeted support for small towns. Ellendale’s mayor also described two TIF districts, one for industrial infrastructure in Oaks and one for housing infrastructure tied to a data center project in Ellendale. The committee then turned to stripper oil taxation. The Tax Department gave a comparison of oil and gas tax structures in selected states, noting that most have some form of stripper or marginal well provision, while Alaska does not appear to have a specific stripper-well exemption. Members asked for more detail on definitions and North Dakota’s annual adjusted rate. The Department of Mineral Resources followed with a detailed presentation on North Dakota stripper wells, explaining the statutory thresholds, the 12-consecutive-month production test, and the fact that once a well qualifies it remains on stripper status even if production later rises. DMR said about 11,332 stripper wells are active, representing roughly 54% of wells and about 16% of state production, and emphasized that stripper status can extend well life, preserve tax revenue, and reduce orphaned wells. Committee members and industry witnesses discussed refracs, the economics of keeping marginal wells active, and the competitive disadvantage created by North Dakota’s oil price discount. No votes were taken on these informational items.

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• All right, Israel. How about SB 1136?
• But it was all women who should...
• All right. Sounds good.
• I listen to you all, and you all inform who gets it.
• And so I kind of—the award is honestly given by you all and what you all say and do and listen.

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Summary: The committee heard a long series of Senate bills, mostly on third-read consent, covering education, public safety, health, courts, labor, and water. Several bills were briefly explained and then pulled from consent for further discussion, including measures on public records review standards (SB 1078), sexually explicit materials in schools/libraries (SB 1435 and SB 1567), burial costs in death cases (SB 1135), military flags in HOAs/COAs (SB 1184), court-ordered treatment guardianship (SB 1243), standardized state hiring (SB 1665), released-time religious instruction (SB 1741), firearm safety instruction in schools (SB 1424), student participation in extracurriculars after certain convictions (SB 1475), Celebrate Freedom Week (SB 1572), federal scholarship-granting organizations/vouchers (SB 1142), immigration-related arrest notifications (SB 1055), defamation standards (SB 1099), peace officer certification for military police veterans (SB 1107), mandatory reporting of child abuse/neglect directly to DCS (SB 1127), attorney licensing and discipline issues (SB 1148 and SB 1039), concealed weapons on college campuses (SB 1068), and firearm muffling devices/silencers (SB 1069). Members also raised constitutional, policy, and school-safety concerns on several of these bills, while supporters emphasized alternative pathways for students, veterans, and workers, and tighter reporting or licensing rules. Other bills were described without extended debate, including claims against the state for unpaid contracted services (SB 1097), workers’ compensation death benefits for surviving spouses who remarry (SB 1136), burial expense increases (SB 1135), state agency web pages for internal guidance (SB 1586), court-ordered treatment procedures and service of process in mental health cases (SB 1113), medical examiner authorization (SB 1123), tribal MOUs with DCS (SB 1125), controlled-substance scheduling conformity with federal classifications (SB 1188), EMT personal information protections (SB 1193), mammography notice updates (SB 1318), assisted-living referral disclosures (SB 1477), accommodation school GED instruction for 11th graders and students over 16 (SB 1166), credit enhancement board continuation (SB 1422), school district and charter school obligations related to religious release time (SB 1741), school firearm safety instruction (SB 1424), and school civics/freedom-week instruction (SB 1572). The committee also heard bills on CPA certification pathways (SB 1181), insurance adjuster licensing (SB 1415), county voter-registration rules online (SB 1040), campaign address privacy (SB 1259), federal land acquisition notification (SB 1281), water supply/demand assessments (SB 1202), environmental compatibility for power plants and small modular reactors (SB 1418), and groundwater recovery rules (SB 1785). The meeting ended with announcements and a brief recognition of Rep. Stephanie Hamilton with an “Affordability Award.” No final votes are shown in the transcript excerpt; instead, many bills were either left on consent, pulled for later discussion, or flagged for closed caucus. The chair then asked guests to leave so members could hold a closed caucus.

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• All right. It is 11 o'clock. We will start Republican caucus.
• All right. Thank you. We'll go on to the Committee on Education, page 17. S.B. 1166, please.
• He's all over there. Okay, thank you.
• Seeing none, that is all. Thank you very much.
• Seeing none, that is all. Thank you very much. Caucus is over.

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Summary: The Republican caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills and one House concurrent memorial, most of them described as third-read consent items. Topics included claims against the state, CPA licensing, creditor assignments, insurance adjuster licensing, school equivalency instruction, extending a credit enhancement board, firearm safety instruction in schools, student eligibility restrictions for school activities, Celebrate Freedom Week, release-time courses, voter registration roll access, campaign and disclosure mailing addresses, federal land designation tracking, public records review standards, workers’ compensation burial and death benefits, condominium flag displays, restrictions on sexually explicit material in schools and libraries, agency guidance posting, standardized state hiring, mental health court-ordered treatment procedures, autopsy supervision, tribal MOUs, controlled substance scheduling, emergency medical technician data privacy, dense breast tissue notice repeal, assisted living referral agency requirements, attorney disciplinary claims, fentanyl penalties, campus firearms rules, suppressors, defamation standards, mandatory reporting, attorney licensing, emergency service fee limits, forcible detainer changes, utility worker assault penalties, water basin reporting, small modular nuclear reactors, water recovery assumptions, ICE notification after arrests, military police certification pathways, and scholarship organization tax credits. Most bills were presented without debate and were noted as available for questions, with no votes taken in the caucus itself. A few items drew discussion. On SB 1040, members asked what information would be redacted from voter registration rolls; staff said existing statutory redactions such as voter registration numbers, ID numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personal identifying information would remain. SB 1193 prompted comments that EMT data being open source was surprising and that the issue might be expanded to paramedics. SB 1243 was described as strengthening guardian notification rights in court-ordered treatment, and SB 1318 was characterized as a cleanup measure to remove redundant state notice requirements for dense breast tissue. The most extended exchange came on SB 1148, which would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function to another organization; members asked whether the bill was shifting responsibility away from the State Bar, and staff explained that the court already has the duty but currently staffs part of the process out. SB 1418, which limits county regulation of certain small modular nuclear reactor projects, drew criticism from one member who argued it would reduce local control. The caucus also heard a sponsor presentation on H.C.M. 2009 urging Congress and the President to amend the Antiquities Act, compensate states for subsurface minerals, and streamline mining permits, with the sponsor emphasizing Arizona’s mining history and the need to access mineral resources more easily.

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• Does that conclude all the new resolutions? >> It does. All right.
• Taylor, all those who say I, I. Taylor, all those who say I, I.
• And so, I encourage all<00:14:51.600> members all members all members to<00:14:53.120> vote
• All those in favor say I. I. Opposed. All those in favor say I. I. Opposed.
• sister in arms, and a hero for us all. sister in arms, and a hero for us all.

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.