Transcript Highlights:

• :14:11.360><c> can</c><00:14:11.440><c> become</c><00:14:11.680><c> pro</c><00:14:12.000><c> eligible
• <c> we</c><00:14:13.920><c> we</c><00:14:14.399><c> run</c><00:14:14.560><c> it</c><00:14:14.800><c>
• &gt;&gt; Um<00:14:16.639><c> but</c><00:14:16.880><c> I</c><00:14:17.040><c> will</c><00:14:17.279><c
• > say</c><00:14:17.600><c> you</c><00:14:17.680><c> know</c><00:14:17.920><c> if</c><00:14:18.160><c>
• :18.959><c> uh</c><00:14:19.120><c> so</c><00:14:19.199><c> it</c><00:14:19.360><c> sounds</c><00:14:

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Commonwealth’s Attorneys, County Attorneys, Prosecutor’s Advisory Council 00:00:18 Approval of Minutes 00:20:09 State Treasurer 00:20:33, 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with testimony from representatives of the Prosecutor’s Advisory Council, including county and commonwealth attorneys, on their proposed budget. They described the scope of their work in district and circuit court, juvenile and dependency cases, specialty courts, guardianship, involuntary hospitalization, and the Rocket Docket program. The witnesses emphasized that their budgets are overwhelmingly personnel costs and warned that proposed cuts could lead to layoffs, reduced retention, and loss of recently added positions. They also said the General Assembly’s recent salary classification plan had improved recruitment and retention, and that underfunding could reverse those gains. A major topic was the Rocket Docket program, which they said speeds lower-level cases through the system, reduces jail costs, and saves money for both counties and the state. They reported that in one circuit, average jail time for certain cases dropped from about 50 days to about 6 days. They also raised concerns that the Rocket Docket line item may not be clearly included in the committee substitute and asked for clarification on how the budget would treat it. In response, the chair said the intent was to move some of those items into the base budget, though the exact structure was still uncertain. The presenters also discussed a 2022 subsidy for county attorney employees tied to retirement contributions, saying it totals about $1.3 million and should not be reduced because the obligation remains. They said the budget would need to support the salary classification plan extensions, House Bill 8 subsidies, and a new case management system that they described as essential to modernizing operations and improving communication with victims and law enforcement. The chair thanked them for the testimony and indicated the committee would continue reviewing the budget. The committee then heard from Deputy State Treasurer Russell Weber, who reported that the treasury has now returned more than $90 million in unclaimed property to Kentuckians. He said the office faces ongoing fraud issues and requested funding for a dedicated legal counsel and a fraud investigator, along with outreach money to educate the public about unclaimed property. He also outlined several capital requests, including the final year of a printer-system lease and replacement of HVAC equipment in the treasury building. Members briefly joked with him about a mineral-rights bill and coal, but no votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and adjourning the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

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• It's<00:14:12.520><c> not</c><00:14:12.720><c> selective,</c><00:14:13.600><c> it's</c><00:14:13.800>
• </c><00:14:21.120><c> So</c><00:14:21.280><c> as</c><00:14:21.440><c> a</c><00:14:21.480><c> Mexican<
• :14:23.440><c> the</c><00:14:23.560><c> fullness</c><00:14:24.160><c> of</c><00:14:24.320><c> our</c>
• We<00:14:31.400><c> do</c><00:14:31.560><c> not</c><00:14:31.800><c> honor</c><00:14:32.240><c> our</

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:00.240><c> Um</c><00:14:01.040><c> one</c><00:14:01.400><c> is</c><00:14:02.160><c> we</c>
• ><c> and</c><00:14:11.440><c> we're</c><00:14:11.560><c> seeing</c><00:14:11.880><c> a</c><00:14:11.959
• </c><00:14:14.120><c> A</c><00:14:14.200><c> lot</c><00:14:14.520><c> of</c><00:14:14.640><c> the</c>
• :54.600><c> stay</c><00:14:54.839><c> home</c><00:14:55.760><c> and</c><00:14:55.880><c> not</c><00:14
• </c><00:14:58.640><c> And</c><00:14:59.160><c> to</c><00:14:59.280><c> that,</c><00:14:59.600><c> I</

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• &gt;&gt; Okay.<00:14:17.440><c> So</c><00:14:17.600><c> we</c><00:14:17.760><c> have</c><00:14:17.839
• </c><00:14:20.560><c> Um</c><00:14:21.360><c> all</c><00:14:21.680><c> in</c><00:14:21.839><c> favor<
• </c><00:14:30.639><c> Thank</c><00:14:30.880><c> you</c><00:14:31.519><c> Senator</c><00:14:31.839><c
• I recognize<00:14:33.040><c> Senator</c><00:14:33.360><c> Curry</c><00:14:33.600><c> for</c><00:14:33.760
• </c><00:14:44.720><c> All</c><00:14:44.880><c> in</c><00:14:45.040><c> favor</c><00:14:45.199><c> of<

Committee: Joint Corrections

Keywords: Corrections - Room 210; 29 January, 2026: 11:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:00.399><c> How</c><00:14:00.639><c> are</c><00:14:00.880><c> we</c><00:14:01.120><c> going
• You<00:14:03.120><c> don't</c><00:14:03.279><c> have</c><00:14:03.440><c> to</c><00:14:03.680><c> all
• of a sudden<00:14:05.760><c> get</c><00:14:06.000><c> all</c><00:14:06.160><c> the</c><00:14:06.399><
• </c><00:14:09.199><c> The</c><00:14:09.440><c> law</c><00:14:09.760><c> has</c><00:14:10.000><c> been
• ><c> "Okay,</c><00:14:14.160><c> this</c><00:14:14.399><c> is</c><00:14:14.480><c> a</c><00:14:14.720

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1999 informationally only, with no formal action taken. Representative Green explained that the bill addresses large and sometimes anonymous data requests made to school districts and other government entities, arguing that while public access to data is essential, some requests create significant staff and cost burdens when requesters do not follow through. She described examples from districts that spent thousands of dollars preparing data that was never inspected, and said the bill aims to add accountability while preserving open government and press access. Testifiers largely supported the bill’s goals but discussed technical changes. Matt Eling of Minnesotans for Open Government said the amendment largely codifies existing guidance on handling large requests by breaking them into components and allowing inspection or copying in stages. Superintendent Jeff Felson of Owatonna Public Schools said his district had received 12 anonymous requests in three years, nine of which were abandoned, costing about $40,000, and one large request cost more than $400,000 and required significant staff time. Rich Newmeister also supported the effort but raised concern about language referring to providing data on a “rolling basis,” suggesting training and clearer guidance for districts instead. Members asked whether school districts already set their own data-request policies, whether anonymous requests must be answered, and how the bill would affect private personnel data. Representative Green said districts do have their own policies, anonymous requests are allowed under current law, and the bill is meant to provide clearer statutory guidance. She also said she was open to removing the “rolling basis” language after feedback. The discussion ended with general support for the bill’s intent and a reminder from the chair that the hearing was informational only.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:31.160><c> the</c><00:14:31.280><c> Hawaii</c><00:14:31.520><c> State</c><00:14:31.800><c>
• for the<00:14:34.520><c> courts</c><00:14:34.760><c> in</c><00:14:34.839><c> the</c><00:14:34.920><c
• c><00:14:36.959><c> a</c><00:14:37.079><c> boxing,</c><00:14:38.040><c> baseball,</c><00:14:38.720><c
• HPD</c><00:14:49.920><c> for</c><00:14:50.079><c> six</c><00:14:50.320><c> years</c><00:14:50.640><c
• <00:14:51.280><c> officer,</c><00:14:52.120><c> followed</c><00:14:52.400><c> by</c><00:14:52.520><c>

Bills: HB2241 , HB1163 , HB1514 , HB1696 , HB2021 , SB2135 , SB2466 , SB2727 , SB3082 , SB3097 , SB2861 , SCR100 , SB3096 , SB99 , SB2138 , HB2289 , HB2319 , HB1711 , HB2270 , SB3138 , SB3076 , HB1642 , HB2338 , HB2171 , HB1785 , SB2881 , HB2505 , SB2552 , HB1518 , HB1815 , SB3125 , SB3234 , SCR162 , SB2614 , SB3118 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB2158 , HB1718 , HB2207 , HB1801 , SB3229 , SB2338 , SB3069 , SB2600 , HB2300 , HB1800 , HB1960 , SB2999 , SB2060 , SB2866 , SB2239 , HB1741 , HB1713 , HB2023 , HB2417 , SB2877 , SB2598 , SB2921 , SB2645 , HB2547 , HB2275 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2339 , HB1838 , HB1509 , HB1661 , HB2271 , HB2272 , HB2344 , HB1888 , HB1707 , SB2340 , HB2474 , HB1576 , HB1853 , HB1804 , HB1854 , HB2095 , HB2050 , HB472 , SB3215 , SB2247 , SB2400 , HB1618 , HB1802 , HB1969 , HB1541 , HB2310 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB2218 , HB649 , HB2104 , HB1710 , SB2802 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB1894 , HB1891 , HB1890 , SB177 , SB2101 , SB3320 , SB2487 , HB2429 , HB1870 , HB1839 , HB2583 , HB1391 , HB2094 , SB2671 , SB2673 , SB2892 , SB2057 , SB3245 , HB306 , HB2592 , SB3157 , SB3204 , SB3324 , SB2580 , SB2074 , SB411 , SB3025 , SB2934 , SB2567 , SB2125 , SB3238 , SB2367 , SB2599 , SB3007 , SB2001 , SB2756 , SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

Transcript Highlights:

• :03.680><c> hello</c><00:14:04.680><c> oh</c><00:14:04.800><c> and</c><00:14:04.920><c> I'm</c><00:14
• > am</c><00:14:13.199><c> the</c><00:14:13.279><c> board</c><00:14:13.560><c> chair</c><00:14:13.800>
• <00:14:18.000><c> individuals</c><00:14:18.680><c> who</c><00:14:19.040><c> who</c><00:14:19.160><c>
• as well<00:14:22.160><c> as</c><00:14:22.320><c> their</c><00:14:22.519><c> families</c><00:14:22.839
• support networks<00:14:24.720><c> our</c><00:14:25.000><c> mission</c><00:14:25.320><c> is</c><00:14

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• of the corrective<00:14:13.920><c> action</c><00:14:14.240><c> plan</c><00:14:15.120><c> uh</c><00:14
• ><c> underway</c><00:14:21.040><c> um</c><00:14:21.360><c> to</c><00:14:21.760><c> address</c><00:14:
• </c><00:14:27.440><c> That</c><00:14:27.600><c> was</c><00:14:27.760><c> about</c><00:14:27.839><c> a
• </c><00:14:29.920><c> Um</c><00:14:30.320><c> so</c><00:14:30.560><c> we</c><00:14:30.800><c> are</c>
• </c><00:14:36.560><c> Um,</c><00:14:36.880><c> in</c><00:14:37.120><c> particular,</c><00:14:37.440><

Bills: HF729

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> an</c><00:14:07.519><c> Albertson's</c><00:14:08.160><c> or</c><00:14:08.320><c> Kroger</c><00:14
• the federal<00:14:33.440><c> level</c><00:14:33.920><c> or</c><00:14:34.160><c> increased</c><00:14:
• <00:14:37.120><c> drive</c><00:14:37.360><c> up</c><00:14:37.600><c> costs</c><00:14:37.920><c> and</
• </c><00:14:45.600><c> We</c><00:14:45.839><c> are</c><00:14:46.000><c> committed</c><00:14:46.240><c>
• </c><00:14:58.639><c> We</c><00:14:58.880><c> are</c><00:14:58.959><c> in</c><00:14:59.120><c> favor<

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

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• 48.399><c> is</c><00:14:49.120><c> very</c><00:14:49.519><c> rare</c><00:14:50.240><c> and</c><00:14:
• :51.040><c> some</c><00:14:51.160><c> of</c><00:14:51.240><c> the</c><00:14:51.399><c> stuff</c><00:14
• it's sad<00:14:57.040><c> that</c><00:14:57.160><c> it's</c><00:14:57.279><c> so</c><00:14:57.519><c
• > hard</c><00:14:57.720><c> for</c><00:14:57.880><c> us</c><00:14:58.000><c> to</c><00:14:58.160><c>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2617, and first adopted a DE1 amendment. The bill, as amended, was presented as a major child care licensing reform that would narrow licensing to core health and safety requirements, reduce what supporters described as punitive or overly technical citations, and shift quality standards toward accreditation and professional organizations. The author also described the bill as a response to long-standing problems in the current licensing structure and county oversight of family child care. Public testimony was uniformly supportive. Child care providers and directors from Duluth, Rochester, and Esko said the current system penalizes minor clerical or cosmetic issues, creates inconsistent interpretations, and contributes to provider burnout and the child care shortage. They argued the bill would separate health-and-safety licensing from quality measures, which they said are better addressed through accreditation, coaching, and national standards. One testifier also said the bill would help with background study delays by creating a liaison to improve visibility into the process. Members asked about the difference between licensing and accreditation, how other states handle similar models, and how the bill would interact with the department’s licensing modernization work. The bill’s supporters said licensing would remain focused on foundational health and safety items such as ratios, background checks, hygiene, and facilities, while quality standards would be left to national organizations like NAEYC or the National Family Child Care Association. They cited Connecticut, Indiana, and Florida as examples of states using national standards in some form. The committee closed public testimony, took member questions, and the author renewed his motion to lay over House File 2617 as amended.

Transcript Highlights:

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• 00:14:21.519><c> a</c><00:14:21.800><c> a</c><00:14:21.959><c> provision</c><00:14:22.440><c> within<
• </c><00:14:33.040><c> what</c><00:14:33.120><c> you</c><00:14:33.240><c> mean</c><00:14:33.440><c> by
• </c><00:14:43.199><c> is</c><00:14:43.440><c> what</c><00:14:43.519><c> is</c><00:14:43.600><c> the</
• :14:37.360><c> uh</c><01:14:37.719><c> by</c><01:14:37.840><c> sh</c><01:14:38.040><c> for</c><01:14:

Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate hearing covered Senate Bill 1536 and Senate Bill 1571. SB 1536 concerned the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s CEO position and whether the exemption from retirement benefits should be changed. Testimony and committee discussion focused on the estimated cost, the current budgeted amount, whether the change would make the position more competitive, and whether alternatives such as a portable retirement plan had been considered. The witness said the proposal came from HTA’s legislative committee and that the position’s salary and benefits would still likely fit within the budgeted amount. No vote was taken on SB 1536 during the excerpted discussion. The hearing then moved to SB 1571, relating to tourism. Debed and HTA representatives said they supported the bill in written testimony, but HTA’s witness said the measure had not been discussed or voted on by the full board and recommended deferring action until the board could clarify its position. Several members of the public testified both in support and opposition. Opponents raised concerns about changing “Hawaiian sense of place” to “Hawaii sense of place,” warning it could weaken protections for Hawaiian culture and invite broader interpretations that might affect places like the Hawaii Convention Center. Others opposed a provision removing a two-year waiting period for HBCB board members before serving on the HTA board, citing conflict-of-interest concerns. Committee discussion centered on the meaning and practical effect of the bill’s language, especially the distinction between “Hawaiian” and “Hawaii,” the scope of HTA’s tourism and destination-management role, and whether translation and language policy were being applied too broadly or too narrowly. Some members argued the bill could help preserve Hawaiian culture and place, while others worried about exclusionary interpretations, costs, and whether resources would be better spent on programs rather than expanded translation. The hearing ended with the chair announcing a short break and moving toward decision-making, but no final action on the bill was shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

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• 10.120><c> long</c><00:14:10.279><c> as</c><00:14:10.399><c> they</c><00:14:10.560><c> are</c><00:14:
• </c><00:14:13.360><c> no</c><00:14:13.519><c> more</c><00:14:13.720><c> than</c><00:14:13.959><c> 3</
• <c> and</c><00:14:15.279><c> were</c><00:14:15.880><c> U</c><00:14:16.120><c> an</c><00:14:16.279><c>
• ><c> are</c><00:14:39.680><c> doing</c><00:14:40.000><c> it</c><00:14:40.399><c> and</c><00:14:40.560

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:12 SB 4 (Sen. Mays Bledsoe): 01:34 SB 58 (Sen. Webb): 04:53 SB 117 (Sen. Madon): 07:40 SB 121 (Sen. Wheeler): 10:52 SB 237 (Sen. Howell): 13:09 SB 71 (Sen. Boswell): 18:54 SB 174 (Sen. Nunn): 38:18 SB 176 (Sen. Nunn): 40:54 SB 183 (Sen. Nunn): 42:31 Adjournment: 49:51, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first considered Senate Bill 4, sponsored by Sen. Bledsoe, which would create a risk-based AI governance framework for state government and address AI-generated misinformation in campaigns and elections. The sponsor said the bill came from the AI task force and is intended to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible use of AI while distinguishing between internal and external systems. The committee took a roll call vote and reported the bill out 7-0. The committee then heard Senate Bill 58, sponsored by Sen. Webb, which would allow Kentucky Retirement System benefits to be designated to a Special Needs Trust for a beneficiary. Webb said the bill would help families of special-needs children preserve benefits for supplemental needs such as adaptive equipment, technology, and medical or dental care not covered by government programs. He said retirement systems had provided no-impact letters, and the bill passed 7-0. Members also approved Senate Bill 117, which would let cities adjust incentive payments for training by appointed and elected city officials and remove the statutory minimum from ordinance requirements, and Senate Bill 121, which would authorize county judges to contract with rescue groups to deal with wild horse herds in rural areas. SB 117 passed 10-0 and SB 121 passed 10-0. The committee then took up Senate Bill 71, as amended by a committee substitute, dealing with local library board appointments. Sen. Boswell said the bill was a compromise but that he preferred removing KDLA from the process entirely; library representatives opposed the committee substitute and said they wanted KDLA out of the selection process. Several senators expressed conditional support but said they wanted further changes, and the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill out after a roll call vote with 10 yeas and 1 pass, with members noting they expected further floor amendments.

Transcript Highlights:

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• <c> and</c><00:14:29.520><c> so</c><00:14:30.560><c> um</c><00:14:30.760><c> all</c><00:14:30.959><c>
• Uh<00:14:36.320><c> that</c><00:14:36.480><c> would</c><00:14:36.600><c> be</c><00:14:36.720><c> my</
• Um first<00:14:42.400><c> of</c><00:14:42.520><c> all,</c><00:14:43.120><c> I</c><00:14:43.560><c> I<
• /c><00:14:43.640><c> see</c><00:14:43.920><c> where</c><00:14:44.120><c> you're</c><00:14:44.560><c>

Bills: SB32 , HB404 , SB105 , SB32 , HB404 , SB105

Committee: House County and Municipal Government

Keywords: machinegun, enhanced sentencing, homicide, manslaughter, assault, public safety, HB404, Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, cosmetology, barbering, makeup artist, makeup application, lash artist, brow artist, lash/brow permit, esthetician, salon licensing, studio licensing, mobile salon, mobile studio

Transcript Highlights:

• Um,<00:14:11.640><c> paragraph</c><00:14:12.040><c> C</c><00:14:12.640><c> provides</c><00:14:13.160>
• um, um, um, uh,<00:14:17.640><c> $20,000</c><00:14:18.760><c> of</c><00:14:18.840><c> the</c><00:14:
• c> the</c><00:14:21.000><c> agency</c><00:14:21.480><c> to</c><00:14:21.640><c> use</c><00:14:22.280>
• Does<00:14:39.200><c> that</c><00:14:39.320><c> answer</c><00:14:39.560><c> your</c><00:14:39.640><c>
• </c><00:14:58.480><c> In</c><00:14:58.600><c> fact,</c><00:14:58.839><c> we</c><00:14:58.920><c> have

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Hall airport<00:14:01.839><c> and</c><00:14:02.000><c> it</c><00:14:02.240><c> is</c><00:14:02.399><c
• , and Mall<00:14:12.720><c> of</c><00:14:12.880><c> America</c><00:14:13.199><c> developed</c><00:14:
• It won't surprise<00:14:17.120><c> anyone</c><00:14:17.440><c> to</c><00:14:17.600><c> hear</c><00:14
• c> the</c><00:14:32.639><c> city</c><00:14:32.800><c> and</c><00:14:33.040><c> the</c><00:14:33.120><
• :14:56.480><c> as</c><00:14:56.720><c> soon</c><00:14:56.880><c> as</c><00:14:57.240><c> possible.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• &gt;&gt; Madam<00:14:35.519><c> Speaker,</c><00:14:35.839><c> may</c><00:14:36.000><c> this</c><00:14
• </c><00:14:38.000><c> Item</c><00:14:38.399><c> number</c><00:14:38.560><c> three,</c><00:14:38.959><
• &gt;&gt; Madam<00:14:43.040><c> Speaker,</c><00:14:43.360><c> there</c><00:14:43.519><c> are</c><00:14
• &gt;&gt; Item<00:14:44.560><c> number</c><00:14:44.720><c> four,</c><00:14:45.040><c> Senate</c><00:14
• Mr.<00:14:46.320><c> Clerk,</c><00:14:46.639><c> are</c><00:14:46.800><c> there</c><00:14:46.880><c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

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• c><00:14:08.519><c> needs</c><00:14:08.839><c> those</c><00:14:09.399><c> Witnesses</c><00:14:10.399>
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Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• ><c> shifts</c><00:14:31.240><c> we've</c><00:14:31.440><c> seen</c><00:14:31.639><c> this</c><00:14:
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• :14:44.279><c> flu</c><00:14:44.759><c> is</c><00:14:44.920><c> a</c><00:14:45.079><c> little</c> to
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Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development received a presentation from Kentucky Department of Education officials on the final SEEK estimate for fiscal year 2025. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, Matt Ross, and Chay Ritter explained that SEEK is developed through a consensus process with the Office of the State Budget Director using multiple models and district-level inputs, and that the estimate is a projection made well before actual data are available. They emphasized that the discussion was separate from the pending education-funding lawsuit and described SEEK as one part of a much larger K-12 budget picture. The presenters said the current SEEK estimate shows a statutory shortfall of about $14.7 million, or roughly 0.53% of the appropriation, with additional optional items that could bring the total to about $40.5 million if funds are available. They noted that prior years have sometimes produced excess funds, which are redirected according to budget language rather than automatically flowing back through SEEK. They also reviewed the main drivers of the estimate, including property assessments, average daily attendance, free lunch counts, exceptional child counts, home hospital, and limited English proficiency, and said property assessments have been especially volatile while exceptional child counts and ELL populations are difficult to predict. Members asked about why the estimate missed on some categories, especially special education and ELL, and whether district-level changes were being monitored closely enough. The presenters said KDE does monitor special education counts and will review larger districts and districts with unusual growth, and they acknowledged that exceptional child growth has been hard to forecast. Representative Bojanowski asked about the Cloverport virtual school, and staff said its growth was much larger than projected and accounted for a significant portion of the shortfall. Members also discussed the impact of property value growth, population shifts, illness, and legislative changes on SEEK projections. No vote or formal action was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and discussion.

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• ><c> I</c><00:14:07.920><c> I</c><00:14:08.000><c> was</c><00:14:08.160><c> remiss</c><00:14:08.520><
• </c><00:14:10.000><c> LaPresto</c><00:14:10.640><c> for</c><00:14:11.320><c> being</c><00:14:11.520><
• c><00:14:18.200><c> understand</c><00:14:18.640><c> the</c><00:14:18.720><c> fiscal</c><00:14:19.040>

Bills: HF3489 , HF3393 , HF3785 , SF856 , HF4006 , HF4615 , HF3919 , HF4591 , HF3682 , HF4240

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• 14:28.320><c> I</c><00:14:28.399><c> don't</c><00:14:28.560><c> want</c><00:14:28.720><c> to</c> lot
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• here um but<00:14:34.040><c> I</c><00:14:34.160><c> think</c><00:14:34.959><c> most</c><00:14:35.199

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all