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• This is a bill about proxy advisor transparency reform.
• This includes part D, the definition of proxy advisor service, which adds "to prevent fraud or deceit
• It also adds the reporting requirements of 6A101 to proxy advisors who provide differing advice to multiple

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• If a state is using that SNAP proxy rather than some other proxy for low-income status, that reduction
• <00:07:56.240> for but many states use various proxies for but many states use various proxies
• rather than some that that SNAP proxy rather than some other<00:08:16.879> proxy<00:08:17.199
• other proxy for for low-inccome status. other proxy for for low-inccome status.
• a student's SNAP as a proxy for a student's low-inccome<00:08:29.039> status.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:00:00 Approval of Minutes: 0:01:45 Federal Education Updates 0:02:12 Dual Credit Updates: 0:43:38 Kentucky State University's Doctoral Program Request: 01:27:08 Postsecondary Accreditation: 1:49:05 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations: 2:14:48 Adjournment 2:16:31, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the previous meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from Austin Reid of the National Conference of State Legislatures on education-related provisions in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). Reid said the law is projected to increase the federal deficit over 10 years, with major savings coming from Medicaid, student loan changes, and SNAP. He focused on how those changes could affect schools, including possible effects on free and reduced-price meal certification, state funding formulas that use SNAP as a proxy for low-income status, and Medicaid-funded school services for students with disabilities. Reid also outlined the new federal scholarship tax credit, which gives a dollar-for-dollar credit for donations to qualifying scholarship-granting organizations. He said families up to 300% of area median income may benefit, the program begins in 2027, and states must opt in and designate eligible organizations. He noted unresolved questions about whether states can add their own criteria and said Treasury regulations will be important. He also described the expansion of 529 plans to cover more K-12 and postsecondary expenses. On higher education, Reid explained a new workforce Pell grant option for short-term programs, with states and governors playing a role in determining eligible programs. He said the programs must meet placement, completion, and earnings measures and that implementation is expected to be tight before the July 1, 2026 effective date. He also reviewed student loan changes, including lower institutional loan limits, prorated borrowing for part-time enrollment, new caps on graduate and Parent PLUS loans, and a new earnings-based accountability standard that could make some programs ineligible for student loans if graduates earn too little. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• critical ally in the region, has earned our support as it defends against threats from Iran and its proxies
• <00:06:44.919> Iran<00:06:45.360> and<00:06:45.479> its<00:06:45.759> proxies
• threats from Iran and its proxies threats from Iran and its proxies including<00:06:46.960> Hezbollah
• Speaker, I can attest to this, as I had the honor of serving with Vincent Fort in the Georgia State Senate
• <01:17:16.800> to<01:17:17.040> that globe and this chart attests to that globe and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So um it was not like an exact proxy.
• Um, but we certification are a proxy.
• <00:06:12.800> in reduced lunch forms as a proxy in reduced lunch forms as a proxy in addition
• Um, you proxies are like census data.
• free and reduced lunch forms as a proxy free and reduced lunch forms as a proxy but<00:49:11.920

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

Bills: HB199, HB222, HB223, HB224, HB235, HB246, HB405, HB535, HB554, HB907, SCR3, SB43, SB52, SB54, SB113, SB168, SB219, SB222, SB270, SB311, SB359

Keywords: nursing facilities, moratorium, healthcare, patient care, data collection, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, Department of Children and Family Services, sunset law, statutory entities, regulatory authority, re-creation, termination dates, child welfare, foster care, children's rights, legal guardianship

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 183, an act relating to the regulation of proxy advisory services.
• the House is from a group that came forward and expressed concerns about nonprofits operating the proxy
• nonprofits expressed concerns about nonprofits operating<00:19:12.400> the<00:19:12.480> proxy
• operating the proxy advisory space. operating the proxy advisory space.
• advisor services is exempt from proxy advisor services is exempt from cause<00:19:34.400> of<

Keywords: 958, all

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.

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• ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies and<02:36:27.120>
• , ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies, ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies, and<02:46:55.359>
• I have pages... missiles, terror proxies, and if missiles, terror proxies, and if obtained<02:51:08.720
• They want to attack us with ballistic missiles, with terrorist proxies.
• <03:18:14.640> is missiles, with terrorist proxies. is missiles, with terrorist proxies. is

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• In the Middle East, Israel has successfully crippled Iran's proxies in the region.
• remains extremely unstable after more than a year of violence between Israel, Hamas, Iran and its proxies
• it offers part of the solution to dealing with Iran's regional hegemonic aspirations, its use of proxies
• It endangers the world through its support of proxies and attacks. pursuit of developing a nuclear weapon
• Iran's proxies, they've targeted U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria via its proxies for many years.

Keywords: defense, geopolitical tensions, military readiness, China, Russia, U.S. military, Indo-Pacific, alliance, procurement

Summary: The meeting focused on critical defense and security matters, particularly concerning the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia. There were discussions surrounding U.S. military readiness, with significant emphasis on the potential threats posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. Members expressed concerns about America's military capabilities in relation to the growing Chinese fleet and the importance of maintaining strong alliances with nations like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additionally, the notion of prioritizing the defense industrial base was highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective procurement and modernization efforts to counter adversarial threats. Furthermore, notable commentary included a reference to President Zelensky's remarks regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine, expressing a willingness for further cooperation with the U.S.

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• I also have the proxy of Courage California and Money Out Voters In. They are also in support.
• I also have the proxy of other co-sponsors, including Asian Law Caucus and Strong... communities of color
• I also have the proxy of other co-sponsors, including Asian Law Caucus and Strong I also have the proxy
• Also proxy support for other co-sponsors, including Asian Law Caucus, Legal Defense Fund, and the UCLA

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So when there's a proxy vote, they can actually say they're going for a new director, and their access
• So when there's a proxy vote, they can actually say they're going for a new director, and their access
• So when there's a proxy vote, they can actually say they're going for a new director, and their access
• So when there's a proxy vote, they can actually say they're going for a new director, and their access
• So when there's a proxy vote, they can actually say they're going for a new director, and their access

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Uh, can you mentioned proxy voting.
• They control about 97% of the proxy voting market.
• <00:31:44.799> So you have your proxy voting season.
• So you have your proxy voting season.
• I know years, and that's proxy advising.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It prohibits assigning credits by proxy, power of attorney, or agent, so there are some limitations in
• campaign committee, the person who files the report does not have an email address, they might must attest
• ><01:03:52.599> they<01:03:52.880> might<01:03:53.240> must<01:03:53.559> attest
• <01:03:53.880> to email address they might must attest to email address they might must attest

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I also have the proxy of Courage California and Money Out Voters In. They are also in support.
• I also have the proxy of other co-sponsors, including Asian Law Caucus and strong... the formal right
• I also have the proxy of other co-sponsors, including Asian Law Caucus and Strong I also have the proxy
• Also proxy support for other co-sponsors, including Asian Law Caucus, Legal Defense Fund, and the UCLA

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 1, 2026, heard a full agenda of election-related measures, and took final votes on several bills and one resolution. The committee also adopted two consent items, SB 1429 and SB 1430, without opposition. Members and the chair repeatedly noted committee membership changes and the final meeting of the session, and the chair emphasized the committee’s focus on protecting democracy and election integrity. Among the bills heard, SB 1369 would shorten the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls in larger counties and require paid gatherers to disclose they are compensated; supporters argued it would protect judicial independence, while the chair and some members noted the need to balance recall rights with county differences. SB 900 would reformat campaign disclosure language on large print ads and billboards to improve readability while preserving transparency, with broad support from outdoor advertising, clean money, and good-government groups. SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges action against corporate spending in elections, drew support from reform advocates but also concerns about the resolution’s focus and scope; it was advanced on a party-line split with some members voting no. The committee also advanced SB 1164, a major voting-rights measure expanding California protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, adding preclearance-style review for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to interpret election laws in favor of voting access. Local government representatives opposed it unless amended, citing uncertainty, loss of safe-harbor protections, and implementation concerns, while civil-rights and labor groups strongly supported it. SB 1360, which expands language-access requirements for voters with limited English proficiency and lowers coverage thresholds, was supported by voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups but opposed by elections officials unless amended; the committee acknowledged the need for further work on county-level implementation and data standards. The committee also approved SB 1418, which extends protections against seizure of election records and voting systems beyond voted ballots, and SB 884, which creates a buffer zone around polling places and vote-by-mail drop locations to prevent interference with voting and ballot custody, though sheriffs and police groups opposed the arrest restrictions. SB 46, which would give the Secretary of State clearer authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the ballot, and SB 715, which moves candidate ballot-designation challenge deadlines earlier, also advanced. Most measures were sent to Appropriations or otherwise held on call for absent members, and the meeting ended with final roll calls and adjournment.

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• way of going about allowing, in an orderly manner, remote voting without having to have a so-called proxy
• way of going about allowing, in an orderly manner, remote voting without having to have a so-called proxy
• without having to have um a um a voting without having to have um a um a so-called<00:20:53.280> proxy
• reporting<00:20:55.360> your<00:20:56.200> uh<00:20:56.360> your so-called proxy
• reporting your uh your so-called proxy reporting your uh your vote<00:20:56.960> if<00:20:57.120

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And do the agencies seem to kind of, they're kind of pushing back against uh allegations of proxies?
• back against uh kind of pushing back against uh allegations<00:19:27.600> of<00:19:27.760> proxies
• allegations of proxies? allegations of proxies?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill has unfolded as a proxy battle that is taking place here in Colorado and across the country
• This bill has unfolded as a proxy battle that is taking place here in Colorado and across the country
• This bill has unfolded as a proxy battle that is taking place here in Colorado and across the country
• Senate Bill 51 by Senators Ball and Liston and Representative Pascal concerning age attestation for users
• Senate Bill 51 by Senators Ball and Liston and Representative Pascal and Ricks concerning age attestation

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports advancing or disposing of bills. Committee actions included favorable referrals for measures such as House Bills 1336, 1069, 1227, 1314, 1132, 1342, 1196, 1224, and Senate Bill 178, while Senate Bill 100 and House Bill 1308 were postponed indefinitely. The chamber also adopted a motion allowing current Joint Budget Committee members to leave while the Senate remained in session. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 134, a bill concerning fees imposed by payment card networks, after a close 18-17 vote. Supporters argued it would help restaurants and other small businesses by limiting swipe fees on sales tax, while opponents warned it would not lower consumer costs and could trigger litigation and broader conflicts among financial institutions, payment processors, and businesses. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 165 on species conservation funding, Senate Bill 138 on reducing administrative burdens in the health care system, Senate Bill 172 on the Front Range passenger rail district, House Bill 105 on reducing barriers in the Labor Peace Act and eliminating Colorado’s second union-election requirement, House Bill 106 on designating higher education institutions as thriving institutions, and House Bill 1312 on peace officer participation and POST-related changes. The Senate then moved into committee of the whole for second-reading consent calendar bills and adopted House Bills 1235 and 1299. Later, House Bill 1113 on election law modifications was taken up in committee of the whole; amendments were adopted to update terminology, extend Secretary of State review time for petitions, and exempt special districts from a recording fee. The bill’s sponsor and supporters described it as a technical and security-focused update to election administration, emphasizing voter access, anti-intimidation protections, and data safeguards. The transcript ends while debate on House Bill 1113 continues.

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• Can you give us your waiver for your votes, proxies, and we'll have Senator Gonzales carry your proxies
• I would gladly accept any proxy votes over this direction. Whip to whip, whip to whip.
• that— We can accomplish some things here, so I sure could accomplish a lot more if any more of those proxy
• We'll take Senator Tobiasen and Senator Brandt's proxies and you can have Senator Padilla's.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Colin Miller, Reclaim Our Power Utility Justice Campaign, in support, and also with the proxy me-too
• Colin Miller, Reclaim Our Power Utility Justice Campaign, in support, and also with the proxy me-too
• Emily Ross with the Reclaim Our Power Utility Justice Campaign, providing some additional proxy me-toos
• Emmy Yoko Young, Reclaim Our Power, and I also have several proxy yes votes from Banned Single-Use Plastic
• One more proxy organization in support of SB 332: Indigenous Justice. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility rates, wildfire safety, carbon capture, methane reduction, large energy users, low-income energy programs, and clean energy supply chains. Early items included SB 613, which would direct state agencies to prioritize reducing methane emissions from imported fossil fuels, and SB 614, which would allow California to move forward with carbon dioxide pipeline safety rules and potentially lift the state’s moratorium on new CO2 pipelines. Both bills drew support from advocates and industry-related witnesses, with no opposition registered at the time they were presented, and the committee indicated it would vote once quorum was established. After quorum was called, the committee took up SB 57, which would require the Public Utilities Commission to establish tariffs for large energy users such as data centers to prevent cost shifts to other ratepayers and address stranded infrastructure costs. Supporters argued the bill would protect affordability and encourage clean energy use, while opponents, including utilities and business groups, warned it could create uncertainty and interfere with existing regulatory processes. The committee also heard SB 256 on wildfire mitigation and emergency response, including undergrounding, PSPS communication, and removal of abandoned lines; supporters emphasized the need for stronger action after recent fires, while utilities raised concerns about duplicative requirements and public disclosure of sensitive infrastructure information. Both SB 57 and SB 256 were approved on roll calls. The committee then heard SB 647, which would expand and standardize oversight of low-income energy savings programs and performance metrics, with strong support from community advocates and some neutral or “tweener” positions from utilities that sought further work on data collection and implementation. SB 787 followed, proposing a state strategy to coordinate supply chains and workforce development for clean energy industries including EVs, building decarbonization, and offshore wind; it received broad support and no opposition. The committee also considered SB 332, a study bill on utility ownership models and affordability reforms, which drew strong support from consumer and climate advocates but opposition from utilities and business groups concerned about bias, investor signals, and executive compensation provisions. The consent calendar was later approved, and several bills were reported out with votes or held open for absent members to add on.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Allison Ball, here by proxy. John Hicks. Victor Maddox. Vic is no longer here. Steve Humpers.
• I'm here as the proxy. Representative Hail. Senator Hickden. Chair Thomas, present.
• >> here by proxy. >> here by proxy. >> John<00:02:22.640> Hicks.
• I'm<00:02:30.000> here<00:02:30.160> as<00:02:30.400> the<00:02:30.800> proxy
• I'm here as the proxy. I'm here as the proxy. >> Representative<00:02:33.280> Hail.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:09 Attendance Roll Call: 00:01:42 Approval of Minutes: 00:03:23 Overview of Actuarial Audit Process: 00:03:47 Overview of Reemployment After Retirement Provisions: 00:25:26 Teachers’ Retirement System: 00:25:26 Kentucky Public Pensions Authority: 00:50:32 Adjournment: 01:02:55, 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with quorum, approval of the prior minutes, and an announcement that the June meeting had been canceled and replaced by this combined May/June meeting; the next official PPOB meeting was announced for July 21 at 2:30. Staff then gave an overview of the Public Pension Oversight Board’s required actuarial audit process, explaining that House Bill 238 requires a review every five years of the retirement systems’ actuarial assumptions and methods, funded by the systems themselves. The presentation distinguished this audit from a financial or forensic audit, described the three possible audit levels (full replication, limited/spot review, or basic review), and noted that the last audit in 2021 was a level one performed by Milleman Consulting at a cost of about $190,000. Members discussed timing for the next audit cycle, with a request to LRC likely needed in July or August to target the June 30, 2026 valuation, and several members expressed interest in another level one review. Questions also addressed whether prior audits found major issues; staff said the 2021 review was generally clean but recommended more consistency in reporting and assumptions across systems. The committee then welcomed new staff and interns, including Odet Guanzi of KPPPA and Team Kentucky intern Amamira Bowman. Bo Barnes of the Teachers Retirement System presented an overview of the statutory framework for reemployment after retirement under KRS 161.605. He explained that the law is intended to let retirees return to help with staffing needs, do so in an actuarially sound way through required contributions, and keep TRS compliant with federal tax rules for a qualified plan under section 401(a). Barnes described the required breaks in service and earnings limits for retirees returning part-time or full-time, including the three-month or 12-month break depending on the employer, the 6,900-day limit, and the daily wage threshold based on years of service. He also noted a lightly used critical shortage program that allows school districts to hire retirees without a wage cap, while still observing the break-in-service rules. Members asked questions about who decides the scope and level of the actuarial audit, how the audit would treat leave balances and other benefit-related items, and whether the prior level one audit identified substantial problems. Staff said the committee would request the audit, but LRC would handle contracting, and that the audit scope could include items like sick leave and annual leave costs if requested. On the reemployment topic, Barnes emphasized that the rules are designed to avoid pre-arranged retire-and-return arrangements that could jeopardize TRS’s tax-qualified status. No formal votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and the meeting concluded with the presentations and discussion of these pension oversight issues.