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• We'll go to the phone lines broadcast.
• Broadcast, do we have anyone joining us that would like to testify in support of Senate Bill 427?
• Broadcast, do we have anyone joining us that would like to testify in support of Senate Bill 427?
• Broadcast, do we have any other callers? We have no additional callers for neutral.

Bills: SB6, SB62, SB74, SB90, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB133, SB135, SB182, SB185, SB193, SB207, SB217, SB229, SB233, SB260, SB262, SB280, SB281, SB300, SB306, SB378, SB382, SB393, SB403, SB422, SB427, SB431, SB434, SB442, SB452, SB456, SB468, SB472, SB487, SB503, SB6

Keywords: cloud seeding, Nevada, water conservation, agriculture, Desert Research Institute, victim compensation, hate crimes, property remediation, criminal justice, vulnerable persons, elections, voter registration, mail ballots, candidate eligibility, cybersecurity, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel

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• We spent $185,000 on the Kentucky Broadcasters Association public education partnership.
• 26:54.080> Kentucky We spent $185,000 on the Kentucky We spent $185,000 on the Kentucky Broadcasters
• <00:26:55.120> Association<00:26:55.760> K<00:26:56.159> public Broadcasters Association
• K public Broadcasters Association K public education<00:26:57.039> partnership.
• So the Kentucky Broadcasters Association, for $185,000, we have a public service announcement run on

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:08 Approval of Minutes 00:43 KOAP Report 00:59 KY Office of Drug Control Policy 23:04, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on September 18, 2025, approved the July 10 minutes, and received Brandon Reid’s monthly report on Kentucky agriculture development and finance activity for July and August. Reid emphasized the long-running structure created under House Bill 611 and Senate Bill 28, the role of county agriculture development councils in all 120 counties, and the importance of the program as a national model for supporting Kentucky agriculture. He also introduced new staff and interns, including a new loan programs manager, Rachel Coward, and project manager Kylie Davis. For July, the development board reported $3.4 million invested in agriculture and the finance corporation reported $3.1 million in loans. Highlights included 11 county council meetings, site visits, program reviews, and 18 project reports. July approvals included county agriculture incentive programs, deceased farm animal removal programs, youth incentive programs, county/state projects, infrastructure loans, an agriculture processing loan, and beginning farmer loans. Staff also noted that all 120 counties had submitted their required five-year comprehensive plans on schedule. Bill McCloskey then highlighted several funded projects, including Dino’s Farm LLC in Jefferson County, which received support to purchase a meat processing facility and equipment, with the goal of creating market opportunities for goat, sheep, and cattle producers and establishing Kentucky’s first halal meat processing facility. Other projects included a veterinarian facility project to address large animal vet shortages and Grow Appalachia at Berea College, which provides technical assistance and market support for small-scale and eastern Kentucky producers. Members discussed the need for programs such as high tunnels and other small-scale opportunities in rural areas, and staff noted related resources such as CAPE and NRCS funding. For August, the board reported $500,000 in development board investments and just over $3 million in finance corporation loans, along with fewer staff activities than July but continued county council, site visit, and project review work. August approvals included county agriculture incentive programs, deceased animal removal programs, youth incentive programs, county/state projects, agriculture infrastructure loans, beginning farmer loans, and a horticulture incentives loan. Additional project updates included another veterinary equipment purchase, emergency safety equipment in Graves County, and a food safety and efficiency incentive for Jared Cornet.

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• This bill simply prohibits the use of information broadcasted or collected by automatic dependent surveillance
• The broadcast system shall not be used as a means for calculating, generating, or collecting fees from

Bills: SB1966, SB175, SB1475, SB1950, SB2049, SB2052

Keywords: memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes

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• If I am a streaming provider and I broadcast my signal... ...you know, up to a satellite, and then directly
• No, it is only when I'm broadcasting my signal to some sort of transponder or... ...other device in the

Bills: HB2838, HB2964, HB3213, SB924

Keywords: broadband, internet access, digital equity, tax reduction, government funding, rural counties, fiber-optic, state funding, infrastructure, digital divide, economic development, fiber-optic cable, excavation, utilities, civil penalties, municipal regulations, video services, regulation, public right-of-way, franchise authority

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• I STARTED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THE PSC DOES AND REALIZED THE PSC DIDN'T HAVE BROADCASTED MEETINGS, I THOUGHT
• THE PUBLIC CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT WE DO, I MAKE SURE OUR COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT IS CONTINUOUSLY BROADCASTING

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• As we know, all Senate sessions are broadcast live, live streamed to the public, and archived online
• And I do appreciate the gentlelady from Salem's comment relative to the sessions being broadcast and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate continued debate on a package of amendments to its rules, with many proposals focused on floor procedure, transparency, attendance, remote participation, and budget timing. Several amendments were debated at length, including changes to the dilatory timeline for laying matters on the table, reporting Senate procurements, electing Senate counsel, requiring best efforts for in-person attendance, identifying whether members vote remotely, and adjusting deadlines for budget documents and amendments. Most of the procedural and transparency amendments were rejected, while a few were adopted, including an amendment allowing another minority caucus member to call a caucus if the minority leader is absent, a change to the filing deadline for amendments on Thursday-dated bills, and a corrective amendment from Senator Lovely. An amendment to create a Senate Committee on Reproductive Rights and Freedom was also offered and supported in debate but was not adopted. The Senate also adopted amendments extending the time for members to receive the Senate Ways and Means General Appropriations Act from five to seven days and increasing the minimum filing time for budget amendments from 48 to 72 hours. Another amendment requiring a two-thirds roll call vote to continue past 10 p.m. was rejected, as were proposals related to remote-vote designation and shortening the late-session tabled-bill rule from 14 days to seven days. The chamber briefly recessed several times during the amendment process, and votes were taken both by roll call and by voice vote, with many amendments failing on recorded votes. The Senate paused to honor Brockton Fire Captain Stephen A. Montero, who died after a battle with occupational cancer. Senator Brady offered a motion that the Senate adjourn in his memory, and members observed a moment of silence. The Senate then completed its formal business, adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., and adjourned in memory of Captain Montero.

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• Broadcast, do we have anyone who'd like to testify in support of AB 428?
• Broadcast, do we have anyone who'd like to testify in support of AB 428? Thank you, Chair.

Keywords: 909, all

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• Substitute for Senate Bill 422, a bill to be entitled an act relating to automatic dependent surveillance broadcast
• Substitute for Senate Bill 422, a bill to be entitled an act relating to automatic dependent surveillance broadcast
• Senate Bill 422 defines automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, or ADS-B, as the advanced aviation
• This legislation will prohibit an aircraft or a public or private entity from using information broadcast
• This legislation will prohibit an aircraft or a public or private entity from using information broadcast

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of gallery introductions recognizing visitors, local officials, students, and public safety personnel. The chamber first took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee on 42 executive appointments; after Senator Gaetz explained that the committee had reviewed the appointees’ qualifications and suitability, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a 36-0 vote. The Senate then moved through a long special-order calendar focused largely on open-government sunset reviews and other policy bills. It passed measures to continue or consolidate public records and meeting exemptions for aquaculture records, agency-held trade secrets, and cybersecurity information, with one technical amendment adopted on the cybersecurity bill. The chamber also approved bills extending the statute of limitations for failure to report child abuse, strengthening regulation of commercial driving schools, requiring human trafficking education for nursing graduates, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and making the related public-records exemption. Additional bills passed included a nature-based coastal resiliency measure with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, a chiropractic trust-funds bill, specialty license plates, a one-time waiver of late financial disclosure fines, public school personnel compensation changes, the annual Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services “Farm Bill,” homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders, disability-presumption clarifications for first responders, reinsurance intermediary manager changes, patriotic displays in public schools, ADS-B fee restrictions, autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope program, campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities, and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals. The Senate also debated and passed a bill allowing licensed insurance agents to market health care sharing ministries, despite concerns raised by Senator Polsky about consumer confusion, commissions, and the sale of non-insurance products; supporters argued it restored free speech, religious liberty, and consumer choice. The chamber approved the bill 32-5 after debate. Most other measures passed with strong bipartisan support, often by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several companion House bills were substituted in place of Senate bills before final passage.

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• 46.360> to<00:02:46.480> you<00:02:46.640> today<00:02:47.360> my Our broadcast
• punch up, uh, um, and correct me if I'm wrong here, but the executive compensation for public broadcasting
• > public the executive compensation for uh public the executive compensation for uh public broadcasting
• 19.480> does<00:16:19.759> that<00:16:20.079> fit<00:16:20.759> in broadcasting
• system how does that fit in broadcasting system how does that fit in uh<00:16:22.720> your<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• expressed concern that state statute didn't clearly define the ability of a public body to live broadcast
• HF 3295 would clear all that up and hopefully lead to more public bodies live broadcasting meetings,
• <00:12:36.639> through public body to live broadcast through public body to live broadcast
• public bodies live broadcasting public bodies live broadcasting meetings,<00:12:48.320> which
• So, right, it allows bodies to broadcast their meetings on social media, which I think is a fine, good

Bills: HF4319, HF3295, HF3589, HF3587, HF3588, HF4295, HF3571, HF3895

Keywords: public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295

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• Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the proposed Republican cuts to public broadcasting.
• That is why it is so important that we continue to support PBS and public broadcasting in general.
• Vote no on the cuts to public broadcasting. free. Studies show that kids who grow up free.
• PBS and public broadcasting in general. PBS and public broadcasting in general.
• Speaker, I rise today broadcasting. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• If we do this, we're not going to have the broadcast advertising, the market marketing; it would only
• > or other publication or radio TV or or other publication or radio TV or other<01:36:43.600> broadcast
• if more than 10% of the other broadcast if more than 10% of the audience<01:36:46.679> is<01:
• 01:37:21.119> the do this we're not going to have the do this we're not going to have the broadcast
• the market broadcast advertising the market marketing<01:37:24.119> it<01:37:24.320> would

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And in the case of the FCC, Federal Communications Commission, which regulates broadcast licenses in
• reason for the independence was because we didn't want a president coming along and manipulating the broadcast
• And so it's really important for the FCC, uh, to be independent. broadcast companies in terms of what
• broadcast companies in terms of what kind<01:07:14.720> of<01:07:14.880> speech<01:07:
• I have not heard from any of our, first of all, many of our broadcast companies are not owned here, right

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Representative Ed Case. Chair Carl Rhodes opened by explaining the purpose of the briefing, noting it was being livestreamed and that public testimony would not be taken in the usual way. He described the rule of law as central to democracy and introduced Case, who was invited to discuss the concept and its relevance to recent federal actions affecting Hawaii. Case framed the rule of law as a durable system grounded in the Constitution, federal laws, separation of powers, and checks and balances, with each branch of government and the public itself playing a role. He emphasized that Congress makes the laws, the president executes them, and the courts decide whether the Constitution and laws are being followed. He also stressed that elected officials swear to uphold this structure and that the rule of law is distinct from ordinary policy disagreements. Case then argued that the Trump administration has undermined the rule of law through actions such as dismantling or weakening agencies created and funded by law, withholding appropriated funds, removing inspectors general and other independent officials, ignoring or challenging court orders, weakening the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve, and intimidating dissenting voices, the press, and other opponents. He said these actions have harmed Hawaii and reflect a coordinated effort to concentrate power in the executive branch. He noted that Congress has not been serving as an effective check, while federal courts have been the main remaining check through more than 46 lawsuits, and he identified voters as the ultimate check and balance, briefly correcting the timing of the next midterm election to 2026.

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• The Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 authorized the creation of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
• Minnesota has six public television stations that broadcast to cities throughout the state.
• Act of 1967 um the public broadcasting Act of 1967 authorized<01:18:13.639> the<01:18:13.760>
• It does not indicate all of the broadcast area we reach, because we do reach about 97% of the state's
• area we reach because we the broadcast area we reach because we do<01:21:33.920> reach<01:21:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But if not be broadcasting that football if you and I haven’t paid for it. I’m asking.
• So it will show as broadcast rights to the Southeastern Conference. All right. Yes, sir. Okay.
• So it will show as broadcast rights to the Southeastern Conference. All right. Yes, sir. Okay.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• While many state agencies, such as HHSC and TxDOT, broadcast and archive their open meetings, there are
• For qualifying state agencies to broadcast and archive their open meetings, HB 1442 applies to state
• Agencies that meet the initial criteria would be required to broadcast live video and audio of each open
• In 2009, we passed a bill that required the State Board of Education to broadcast their meetings.
• For those from the outside, there was a broadcast issue, but it looks like we are being broadcast outside

Bills: HB149, HB252, HB643, HB1442, HB1500, HB1672, HB1851, HB1893, HB2028, HB2768, HB2818, HB149, HB252

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, employment compensation, state agencies, salary payments, general appropriations, government efficiency, public works, contractors, payment bonds, government contracts, construction law, transparency, open meetings, government accountability, public access

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• non-elected board or commission that has the authority to levy tax shall video or audio record, film, or broadcast
• non-elected board or commission that has the authority to levy tax shall video or audio record, film, or broadcast
• This provides all state boards and commissions authorized to adopt rules to have to broadcast.
• If you can pass a tax, if you can impose a tax, not even pass a tax, it requires that you broadcast.

Summary: The committee first approved the May 20 minutes and then advanced HCR 95, which would create a more uniform tax base for future state and local tax exemptions and credits, requiring a two-thirds vote of both chambers to deviate from that uniformity. HB 648 was deferred by the author. HB 1049, dealing with public meeting procedures and notice requirements, was amended after discussion with the Police Jury Association, school boards, and local government groups; the amendments removed a requirement for a lawyer at every meeting and clarified notice and posting language, and the bill was reported with amendments despite opposition from local government associations and the City of Baker. The committee then heard HB 615, which would expand livestreaming and two-year archiving requirements to more public bodies, including non-elected boards and commissions with taxing or rulemaking authority. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure, while local government and association witnesses argued it would impose an unfunded mandate, especially on small volunteer boards, and raised concerns about costs, staffing, record retention, and reliance on social media platforms. The bill was not advanced. HB 1201, as amended, would provide legislators reimbursement for travel and limited out-of-session expenses, including housing and mileage, beginning with the next term; members discussed the need to make public service more financially feasible and to broaden who can afford to serve. The committee reported HB 1201 with amendments. The committee also considered two constitutional convention-related bills. HB 244 would set guardrails for any future convention by capping delegates at 144, specifying delegate selection, requiring a two-thirds delegate vote to send proposals to voters, and requiring both a majority of voters and approval by three-fourths of the parishes for ratification; after debate over whether the parish threshold was too high, the bill was reported favorably on a roll call vote. HB 4, as amended, was narrowed to require the Senate and House Governmental Affairs committees to meet in the off-season to discuss the mechanics of a possible convention, but members viewed it as more of a study resolution than binding legislation, and the committee voted to keep it in committee. The meeting then moved to confirmation hearings. Courtney Myers, nominated for Deputy Secretary for the Office of Juvenile Justice, and Ernest Jacob Reade Jr., nominated as Assistant Secretary, testified about their backgrounds and priorities, emphasizing juvenile rehabilitation, education and vocational programming, mental health services, credible messengers, family contact, and better communication with legislators and families. Nathan McBride, nominated as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality, testified about his engineering and government affairs background and said he would focus on legislative work, waste tire management, permitting modernization, and constituent service.

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• For 10 days, Minnesota was also on the international stage as the tournament was broadcast around the
• :14:06.960> the<00:14:07.080> tournament<00:14:07.520> was<00:14:07.760> broadcast
• stage as the tournament was broadcast stage as the tournament was broadcast around<00:14:08.800>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4949, as amended by the adopted H4949A2 and H4949A3 amendments. The bill would create a sports and events reimbursement program intended to give Minnesota a more reliable funding mechanism to compete for major sporting and entertainment events. Representative Lislegard and supporters argued that events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Final Four, World Juniors Hockey, and Olympic trials generate substantial economic activity, tax revenue, and statewide visibility, and that Minnesota has lost opportunities because it lacks a standing competitive fund. Testifiers from the Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Sports and Events strongly supported the bill, describing it as a performance-based, closed-loop model that reinvests tax revenue generated by events into securing future events. Jess Graba, Cheryl Lindsey, and Dr. William Campbell emphasized community benefits beyond economics, including youth inspiration, school improvements, inclusion, and positive local engagement tied to events like the Olympic trials, the Women’s Final Four, and WWE appearances. Several testifiers cited specific figures, including roughly $71.5 million in economic impact and $4.7 million in tax revenue for World Juniors, about $74.8 million and $5.7 million for the gymnastics trials, and more than $430 million in lost economic impact from events Minnesota did not secure. Members raised concerns about the funding mechanism, especially the use of revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund or other accounts. Representative Huot said he supported bringing events to Minnesota but was uneasy about diverting general fund money and suggested stronger legislative oversight, possibly through a formal sports committee. Representative Youakim asked how the bill’s revenue capture would work and noted concerns about taking money from transportation-related accounts; staff explained that the amended bill affects seven state taxes and a fee, including motor vehicle rental taxes and the retail delivery fee, with some revenue directed to non-general fund accounts. Members also requested more information on the methodology behind the University of Minnesota Extension economic impact studies, and staff said those studies could be shared. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• ultimately prioritize existing programs and new requests experiencing federal cuts, such as public broadcasting
• , both Governor Lujan Grisham and the legislature, you all in this room, worked to make public broadcasting
• million to hire education institutions, tribal entities, and local education agencies for public broadcasting
• And just my final comment is, thank you for your awareness of public broadcasting both from an educational

Keywords: 996, all

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• AND WE WILL START WITH REPRESENTATIVE BANKSON HOUSE BILL 387 ON AUTOMATIC INDEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST
• 2020 THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION MANDATED INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST