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• McDonald's moves in and tries to muscle out their local supplier, the Folks they use to get their meat

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• Some organizations do not, but we find sometimes if they have enough meat on the bone that they can justify
• ><01:17:53.800><c> they</c><01:17:53.960><c> have</c><01:17:54.400><c> enough</c><01:17:54.840><c> meat
• </c><01:17:55.120><c> on</c><01:17:55.240><c> the</c> sometime if they have enough meat on the sometime
• if they have enough meat on the bone<01:17:55.680><c> that</c><01:17:55.800><c> they</c><01:17:55.960

Summary: The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability. On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use. The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.

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• So, is like Marathon or the Meat Locker, are those in the city or those in the townships?
• c><01:09:51.440><c> Marathon</c><01:09:52.120><c> or</c><01:09:52.240><c> the</c><01:09:52.359><c> Meat
• </c><01:09:52.560><c> Locker,</c><01:09:53.560><c> are</c> is like Marathon or the Meat Locker, are is
• like Marathon or the Meat Locker, are those<01:09:54.120><c> in</c><01:09:54.279><c> the</c><01:09:54.400

Bills: HF4710 , HF4055 , HF3848 , HF3989 , HF4599 , HF3767 , HF3592 , HF3575 , HF3574 , HF3543 , HF4606 , HF4489 , HF3891 , HF3438 , HF3811 , HF3400

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund

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• idea and as I said it was a mechanism of self-insurance, but we had to actually put structure and meat
• but we had to actually put<00:32:50.880><c> structure</c><00:32:51.279><c> and</c><00:32:51.440><c> meat
• on</c><00:32:51.840><c> the</c><00:32:52.000><c> bones</c><00:32:52.320><c> a</c> put structure and meat
• on the bones a put structure and meat on the bones a little<00:32:52.640><c> bit</c><00:32:53.279><c

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• So that means any firewood, any smoke meat wood, is actually a method of infestation.
• So that means any firewood,<01:01:00.400><c> any</c><01:01:00.720><c> smoke</c><01:01:01.119><c> meat
• </c><01:01:01.359><c> wood</c><01:01:01.920><c> is</c> firewood, any smoke meat wood is firewood, any
• smoke meat wood is actually actually actually a<01:01:05.200><c> a</c><01:01:06.559><c> method</c><01

Bills: HB1183 , HB1656 , HB1658 , HB1661 , HB1663 , HB1664 , HB1859 , HB2116 , HB2271 , HB2276 , HB2335 , HB2360 , HB2387 , HB2472 , HB1805 , HB2469 , HB1815 , HB1860 , HB2117 , HB2118 , HB2437 , HB2438 , HB2604 , HB1590 , HB2156 , HB2268

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: retirement, pension, law enforcement, public safety, Hawaii Revised Statutes, indebtedness, salary recovery, employee compensation, deductions, financial management, collective bargaining, employee relations, impasse procedures, arbitration, public employment, HB1661, cafeteria plan, Section 125, Internal Revenue Code, flexible spending account

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• And they could redefine what a burger means to them or whether they even eat meat or whether it's made
• whether<01:04:15.440><c> they</c><01:04:15.599><c> even</c><01:04:15.839><c> eat</c><01:04:16.000><c> meat
• </c><01:04:16.160><c> or</c><01:04:16.400><c> whether</c> whether they even eat meat or whether whether
• they even eat meat or whether it's<01:04:16.720><c> made</c><01:04:16.880><c> out</c><01:04:17.039><

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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• That is the meat of the bill. Uh, Mr.
• </c><00:01:56.720><c> That</c><00:01:57.040><c> is</c><00:01:57.200><c> the</c><00:01:57.439><c> meat
• That is the meat of the located. Period.
• That is the meat of the bill.<00:01:58.560><c> Uh</c><00:01:58.880><c> Mr.

Bills: SF0087 , SF0088 , SF0092

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• They could take those games and they could put them back by the meat counter if they wanted to, and we
• under the liquor licensed establishment. >> Would they then collect personal property tax like the meat
• I think that's the part... property tax like the meat grinder? property tax like the meat grinder?

Bills: SF0044 , SF0046

Committee: Senate Revenue

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• Because if you want to get to the meat and potatoes of it and the issues, perhaps we wouldn't have criminals
• Because if you want to get to<01:29:28.560><c> the</c><01:29:28.880><c> meat</c><01:29:29.120><c> and
• 29.679><c> of</c><01:29:29.840><c> it</c><01:29:30.000><c> and</c><01:29:30.159><c> the</c> to the meat
• and potatoes of it and the to the meat and potatoes of it and the issues,<01:29:31.360><c> perhaps</

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• I worry sometimes we look at everything as a legislative fix and there ends up being kind of this meat
• being</c><00:19:59.040><c> kind</c><00:19:59.240><c> of</c><00:19:59.320><c> this</c><00:19:59.480><c> meat
• </c> there ends up being kind of this meat there ends up being kind of this meat cleaver<00:20:00.160

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics. Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.

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• But as far as the meat of the issue, uh, you know, whether it's needed, would the county know anything
• But as far as the the<01:18:40.800><c> meat</c><01:18:41.040><c> of</c><01:18:41.199><c> the</c><01:18
• 41.360><c> issue,</c><01:18:42.239><c> uh,</c><01:18:42.320><c> you</c><01:18:42.480><c> know,</c> the meat
• of the issue, uh, you know, the meat of the issue, uh, you know, whether<01:18:42.800><c> it's</c><01

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

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• Um, so most of it is just sort of adding meat on the bones of some definitions that are changed in the
• Um, so most of it is just sort<01:03:34.799><c> of</c><01:03:34.880><c> adding</c><01:03:35.119><c> meat
• the</c><01:03:35.680><c> bones</c><01:03:36.160><c> of</c><01:03:36.880><c> um</c> sort of adding meat
• on the bones of um sort of adding meat on the bones of um some<01:03:37.359><c> definitions</c><01:03

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:

• It's a meat processing and packaging facility. Okay. Any further?
• It's a meat processing and packaging facility.
• It's a meat processing and packaging facility. Okay. Any further?
• Schwarz, thanks for the meat. I did sneak a bite out of that.

Bills: HF343 , HF446 , HF448 , HF674 , HF811 , HF832 , HF1661 , HF1528 , HF1536 , HF1541 , HF1670 , HF1438 , HF1714 , HF1748 , HF1835 , HF1904 , HF1929 , HF1942

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• The meat of the report basically looked at a variety of options to help close the gap, kind of tiered
• needs<00:10:17.279><c> and</c><00:10:17.399><c> then</c><00:10:17.600><c> the</c><00:10:17.760><c> meat
• c><00:10:18.000><c> of</c><00:10:18.120><c> the</c><00:10:18.279><c> report</c> needs and then the meat
• of the report needs and then the meat of the report basically<00:10:19.240><c> looked</c><00:10:19.480

Bills: HF1167 , HF1242

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• But to kind of the meat of your question, I think the big piece really is the establishment of the OIG
• to</c><01:15:12.120><c> kind</c><01:15:12.239><c> of</c><01:15:12.360><c> the</c><01:15:12.480><c> meat
• </c><01:15:12.760><c> of</c> come from but to kind of the meat of come from but to kind of the meat of

Committee: House Education Policy

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• My husband was better the next day and virtually cured by day two. We were happy and relieved.
• hearing talk about a controversial horse dewormer called ivermectin that some people were claiming could cure
• They hid and destroyed supplies of ivermectin, a drug that did cure COVID, so that only their vaccine

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: The committee hearing began with opening remarks from the House and Senate chairs outlining procedures for a large public hearing with more than 100 witnesses on 64 legislative proposals. They explained time limits, rules for in-person and virtual testimony, written testimony procedures, and the committee’s reporting deadline. Testimony then moved through a series of juvenile justice, child protection, and civil liberties bills, with witnesses generally urging favorable reports or, in one case, opposing expanded juvenile court transparency and child advocate access to records. Several witnesses supported bills aimed at juvenile justice reform. Representative Hendricks backed H. 1744 to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking, citing federal findings of child labor in seafood processing and calling for stronger penalties and a ban on minors working in such facilities. Senator Gomez supported S. 1131 and S. 1121 to reduce juvenile fees, fines, restitution burdens, and bail-related costs, arguing they worsen racial and economic disparities. Senator Crean and other advocates supported S. 1051/H. 1695 to expand juvenile diversion eligibility, while multiple witnesses from juvenile justice and immigrant advocacy groups supported H. 1657/S. 1058 to expand juvenile expungement and to limit sharing juvenile fingerprints with federal authorities, describing recent ICE detentions of Chelsea students and the resulting fear in immigrant communities. Witnesses also supported H. 1918/S. 1240 to narrow the youthful offender statute, raising the minimum age and reducing mandatory adult-style penalties for youth. The committee also heard testimony on child safety and bodily autonomy bills. Middlesex District Attorney Marion Ryan supported H. 1752 to protect children left in extreme temperatures, explaining it would create civil penalties, allow emergency responders to remove children from cars without liability, and add criminal penalties when serious injury results. Representative Thurber and Senator O’Connor testified for H. 2011/S. 1227, a bill prohibiting coercion or mandates for health-related interventions, including vaccinations, and allowing legal remedies for violations. Senator Jalen supported S. 1136/H. 1847 to prevent false confessions by requiring recording of interrogations and banning deceptive tactics, and several innocence-project and legal-services witnesses described wrongful convictions tied to false confessions and coercive interrogations. Another major topic was H. 1626, which would require age verification for pornographic content and launch an education campaign about online sexual exploitation; Representative Cruz and survivor Udoz Wallace testified in support, describing nonconsensual image sharing and deepfake harms. Not all testimony was supportive. The Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed S. 1035, which would increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings, and H. 1689, which would expand the child advocate’s access to confidential juvenile records, arguing both would undermine privacy and trauma-informed protections for children and families. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the session consisted of opening remarks and public testimony on the listed bills.

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• agenda, advancing improved therapies for people living with Parkinson's today, and ultimately finding a cure
• Parkinson's is a... with Parkinson's today and ultimately finding a cure.
• Because while we want to cure Parkinson's disease, we also want to really work hard to try to prevent

Committee: House General Laws

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• period now. ...which gives the person the ability to provide documentary proof of citizenship and cure
• It helps to maintain the voter roll if the registered voter fails two attempts to cure the defect.
• declaration gives the voter false hope that their ballot will be counted, even though they cannot cure

Bills: HB1968 , HB2279 , HB2739 , HB2803 , HB3909 , HB3918 , HB4253 , HB4475 , HB5115 , HB5430

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code

Summary: The committee first voted out two previously heard Senate bills without amendment: SB 688, relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors, and SB 914, relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date of their general election for officers. Both motions passed on 8-0 votes with one member absent. The committee then heard HB 3909, which would change the current prohibition on wireless device use from a 100-foot boundary around a voting station to only inside the room where voting is taking place, with a committee substitute also adding state-prescribed signage. The author and supporters said the change would reduce confusion and make enforcement easier for election workers, while opponents argued the existing 100-foot rule helps prevent electioneering, recording, and possible technical interference with election equipment. The bill was left pending. Members also heard HB 1968, which would repeal a provision that requires counties to provide election services to certain political subdivisions in odd-numbered years but not even-numbered years, making county-provided election services consistent across years. Supporters said it would improve consistency for smaller cities and school districts, while opponents warned it could strain county equipment and staffing during heavy election cycles. The bill was left pending. HB 2279 would require voter registrars to remove a person from the rolls if the person swears under oath during jury service that they are not a U.S. citizen; supporters said this would streamline removal of ineligible voters, while opponents raised concerns about mistaken identity and loss of due process. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 2803, which would require a presiding judge to give a poll watcher a signed statement explaining any removal from service. Supporters said this would improve documentation and accountability, and one witness asked for clarification that improper removal would remain a criminal offense; the author said he would consider a floor amendment and further discussion. The committee also heard HB 4253, which would create a more uniform voter-roll maintenance process based on inactivity, sending confirmation notices to voters who have not voted in the prior 25 months and eventually removing those who do not respond after multiple election cycles. Supporters said it would clean up outdated records and help keep voters registered where they actually live, while opponents argued it could wrongly remove eligible voters who simply do not vote regularly. HB 4253 was left pending as well.

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• There's not a cure for it so our mission is to continue to control it.
• expect this every biennium to continue with the I would hope at some point in time there would be a cure
• But, yeah, the key to management of CWD until hopefully at some day we find a cure, which would be great

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:

• critical to public access and the economy, as it supports the development of life-changing treatments and cures
• critical to public access and the economy, as it supports the development of life-changing treatments and cures
• critical to public access and the economy, as it supports the development of life-changing treatments and cures

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services opened with the chair welcoming several new members and outlining session rules: hearings would start and end on time, the committee would limit the number of bills heard each meeting, prioritize bills heard during the interim, and generally avoid using the consent calendar except in extreme circumstances. The committee then briefly considered administrative regulations, which were treated as approved if members had no questions. The main item was Senate Bill 14, a measure addressing the 340B drug discount program. The chair said the bill had already passed the Senate in a prior session and had been heard in interim, so he did not present it again. He described the bill as prohibiting drug manufacturers from discriminating against 340B covered entities by refusing 340B pricing when the same drug is offered at that price in the state. He also said the committee would not debate the federal 340B program itself, but would hear testimony on the bill. Hospital leaders and Kentucky Hospital Association representatives testified in support, arguing that 340B savings are essential to rural hospitals, oncology services, transportation support, chronic care, addiction recovery, and new service lines such as chemotherapy and hepatitis treatment. They said the program helps keep care close to home and that manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies have reduced access and cost hospitals millions. Opponents from BIO Kentucky and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions argued the bill would expand federal law beyond Congress’s intent, create administrative burdens, and not lower patient out-of-pocket costs. The chair repeatedly pressed opponents to address why Kentucky should be denied the same 340B pricing available in other states. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.