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• [clears throat] Next up, we have uh Miss [clears throat] Next up, we have uh Miss Akata<00:18:42.000
• > to<00:20:27.679> know Every young person deserves to know Every young person deserves
• Um to the um um buds person. >> Sure. Yeah. Um to the um um buds person.
• >> Miss<00:41:55.920> Kun, >> Miss Kun, >> Miss Kun, >> I<00:41:57.520
• position put a person in that position. position put a person in that position.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Miss Amato. Miss Botti, present. Mr. Chun. Miss Cochran, excused. Mr. Ein. Mr. Garcia. Mr. Garrett.
• Miss Kahaloa. Miss Kapela. Miss Kanuha. Mr. Kila. Miss Kitagawa. Mr. Kong. Mr. Kusch, here.
• Miss Lica, excused. Mr. Lee. Miss Loen. Miss Martin. Mr. Matayoshi. Miss Matsumoto. Mr. Miyak.
• Miss Moriawa. Mr. Moroka. Mr. Olds. Miss Peruso. Mr. Perrick, here. Miss Poy, here. Mr.
• Perrick here, Miss Poy here, Mr. Mr. Perrick here, Miss Poy here, Mr.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I always want to call her Miss Hayes.
• President asked for Miss Yvonne to be able to use the flourish mic.
• Miss Yvon, you are recognized to use the floor leader's mic. Thank you so much.
• And I just appreciate you very much personally. So, thank you. Oh, let's listen.
• Point of personal privileges.

Bills: SB1238, SB1277, SB1304, SB1378, SB1423, SB1484, SB1501, SR32, SB1502, SB1721, SB1735, SB1832, SB1847, SB1859, SB1876, SB2170, SB2182

Keywords: domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation, intimate partner violence, family or household member, repeat offender, felony enhancement, Class B5 felony, stalking, batterers intervention program, court-ordered treatment, protective order, presence of a child, pregnant victim, great bodily injury, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, sex offender registration

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• I miss you guys so much. >> Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Thank you, Miss Lodge. Um, I do have a question.
• Um I do have a >> Thank you, Miss Lodge.
• Do we have any questions for Miss<00:31:05.840> Lodge? Miss Lodge? Miss Lodge?
• >> Miss Burnham, that's a great question.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• process the first step is that a person process the first step is that a person would<00:03:24.640
• <00:03:38.000> who complainant which is the person who complainant which is the person who
• operational um changes that um Miss operational um changes that um Miss James<00:17:20.679> recommended
• <01:38:21.760> hasn't making sure that that person hasn't making sure that that person hasn't
• <01:54:55.719> opportunity Pursuits points to a missed opportunity Pursuits points to a missed

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• president, uh Miss Mavis James. would president, uh Miss Mavis James. would all<00:13:56.240> of
• I'd like to request four floor privileges for Miss Rodeo Canada, Miss Rodeo Mississippi, Miss Rodeo USA
• provided to the person who signed it? provided to the person who signed it?
• So I'm here as a team, not as a person. So I'm here as a team, not as a person.
• >> you don't have a split personality. >> you don't have a split personality.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 11 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received the invocation from Dr. Keith Grubs, and approved routine procedural motions dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber then spent a significant portion of the meeting recognizing visiting groups, including the Madison County Executive Leadership Class, members of The Links and related chapters, Tupelo Christian Preparatory School cheer team and coaches, Miss Rodeo Canada/Miss Rodeo Mississippi/Miss Rodeo America, Delta State University student leaders, Jackson State University NAACP political action chair Hannah Robertson, and other guests in the galleries. Several resolutions and commendations were read and presented, including Senate Resolution 40 honoring The Links, Senate Resolution 37 recognizing Abby Hardy as Miss Rodeo Canada 2026, Senate Resolution 38 recognizing Brinkley Boswell as Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026, and Senate Resolution 39 recognizing Olivia Fero as Miss Rodeo America 2026. The Tupelo Christian Preparatory School cheer team was formally congratulated for winning its fourth consecutive 1A state championship, and Coach Stemier addressed the Senate on the program’s faith-based emphasis, discipline, and support from families and school leadership. Olivia Fero also spoke about the Dixie National Rodeo and the role of rodeo as an agricultural and community-oriented lifestyle. The Senate then took up several bills. Senate Bill 2471, the State Treasury Efficiency and Transparency Act, was explained as a measure to identify and close idle agency accounts, require interest-bearing features on agency accounts, and mandate regular reporting to DFA, the Treasury, ELBO, and the Legislature; it passed by morning roll call with three no votes. Senate Bill 2843, revising definitions in the Mississippi Development Grant Fund to expand eligible site-development expenses, including utility and energy infrastructure improvements, also passed by morning roll call with three no votes. Senate Bill 2865, creating an income tax credit tied to added tax revenue from certain non-gaming capital investment projects at casinos, was described as a repeat of a bill passed the prior year and likewise passed by morning roll call with three no votes. The Senate also considered Senate Bill 2848, revising notice procedures for towing and sale of motor vehicles. The bill would require notices to owners and lienholders to be sent through a third-party vendor by certified mail, shorten notice deadlines, and preserve public notice requirements; it was supported by bankers, towing interests, recyclers, and the Department of Revenue. After questions about notice procedures and concerns about access to personal property in towed vehicles, an amendment adding a reverse repealer was adopted, and the bill passed by morning roll call. Later, the chamber moved to Senate Bill 2202, concerning economic development incentives and employee freedom/privacy regarding unionization decisions, but the motion to table reconsideration prevailed after a division vote, leaving the bill unresolved at that point. The Senate then began consideration of Senate Bill 2259, the People’s Access Act, with an amendment narrowing its live-streaming requirements to state agencies only and limiting retention to two years, though the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• Miss Lyson, Miss Stone, either one of you?
• either<00:19:59.520> one there miss lyson miss Stone either one there miss lyson miss Stone
• Then Miss Suki— Mr.
• Then Miss Suki— Mr.
• c> grman store uh miss clemenson and miss grman store uh miss clemenson and miss grman from<01:12

Bills: HF1063

Keywords: grain buyers, grain dealer, grain elevator, agriculture, financial reporting, audit, CPA review, independent accountant, financial statement, balance sheet, cash flow, nonpublic data, licensee oversight, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, grain purchase volume, insolvency, nonpayment, warehouse chain, fiduciary duties, producer protection

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• rent payments, missed car payments.
• <00:13:07.720> rent<00:13:08.000> payment<00:13:08.399> Miss<00:13:08.720> car
• <00:13:08.959> payments<00:13:09.519> it missed rent payment Miss car payments it missed
• rent payment Miss car payments it was<00:13:09.839> quite<00:13:10.000> a<00:13:10.160
• The person who knew how to do whatever she needed to do wasn't there, so as a result the data wasn't

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Labor and Technology heard several labor-related measures. SB 183 would allow arbitration to resolve disputes over state and county contributions to the EUTF benefits trust fund; labor groups supported it, and the committee advanced it with amendments. SB 185, concerning indebtedness to the state, drew support from unions and discussion with DAGS about tiered repayment options for lower-paid employees; DAGS said the system could be programmed to accommodate the bill, and the measure was also advanced with amendments. SB 458 would expand the definition of employer for wage-payment laws to include the state and counties when no comparable public-employee provision exists; HSTA testified in support, citing repeated delayed pay for teachers, while DAGS and county representatives raised operational concerns. The committee deferred SB 458 for further administrative work. SB 425, on qualified community rehabilitation programs and the aggregate contract cap, was advanced with technical amendments after UPW said employers were splitting contracts to exceed the statutory threshold. The committee also considered SB 1287, which would apply unfair and deceptive practices law to tipped food and beverage establishments and require tip-pool signage with wage-division contact information. The Attorney General’s office recommended a savings clause to avoid retroactive application issues, and the committee passed the bill with amendments. SB 1660 would require hospitality employers to adopt anti-harassment measures, training, panic buttons, and anti-retaliation protections; the Commission on the Status of Women and worker advocates supported it, while DLIR noted existing complaint systems and the need for rulemaking. The committee adopted amendments incorporating sexual assault hotline information, panic-button guidance, and employer flexibility on translation languages, then passed the bill with amendments. SB 631, relating to the Department of Human Resources Development, was deferred, with the chair noting a prior law already allows departments to screen and select applicants from initial pools.

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• So this bill is incredibly personal to me.
• I'd love to talk to that person. I'd love to see a real study.
• And I’m sorry if I missed this. You’re recognized for two quick questions. Thank you.
• And I’m sorry if I missed this. I was talking about a couple of bills with members.
• And so having this personal experience myself, and I share that with you, but adding that those personal

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and gallery introductions, and several recognitions, including USF Day at the Capitol and visitors from Miami Gardens, Teach For America Florida, and Pathways to Prosperity. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and considered a series of bills, with several measures temporarily postponed and others passed after debate and roll call votes. The Senate unanimously passed several Open Government Sunset Review bills, including SB 7010 and SB 7008, which preserve public records exemptions related to insolvent insurance company receiverships and financial technology sandbox applications. It also passed SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 910 on veterans benefits assistance, SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems, SB 28 and SB 22 as claims bills involving South Broward Hospital District, SB 8 for relief related to a Pasco County School Board accident, SB 1718 preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking abortions without parental consent, and SB 994 on driver’s license education requirements. SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands also passed, but with two amendments and some opposition. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 700, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which included technical updates, restrictions on certain additives in public water systems, limits on ESG practices in farm lending, drone-related penalties, truth-in-labeling provisions for meat, milk, poultry, and eggs, charity registration requirements, agricultural worker housing, and support for FFA and 4-H. The most contentious debate centered on fluoride provisions in the bill: multiple amendments by Senators Berman and Polsky to remove the fluoride language, require targeted fluoride assistance, or order an OPAGA study were all defeated, while a technical amendment by Senator Truenow was adopted. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning. At the end of the session, the Senate adopted motions to certify passed bills to the House, retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and return CS for SB 7016 to second reading, then adjourned until April 16.

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• Miss Moss. Thank that better than I can. Miss Moss.
• Miss Moss, Mr.
• Miss Moss, Mr.
• Miss Moss, Mr.
• Miss Moss, Mr.

Bills: HF1918, HF2305, HF897, HF2191, HF2617, HF2551, HF2137

Keywords: HF1918, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, child welfare, foster care, out-of-home placement, permanency planning, relative search, noncustodial parent, kinship care, family preservation, African American Child and Family Well-Being, racial disproportionality, maltreatment reporting, educational neglect, truancy, school attendance, Great Start compensation, child care provider payments, TEACH early childhood program

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• Like, this person shouldn't be given this extra time, At crime.
• Like, this person shouldn't be given this extra time because it's not fair to them.
• Madam Chair, Representative, so that has to deal with the parole when a person is paroled.
• So if you have an assault on a regular person, that's going to be a petty misdemeanor.
• And, you know, it's personal to me and my family, with law enforcement in my family.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Started missing it. >> Oh yeah. Call this meeting CC and E to order.
• Numi, Miss Gavan, Mr. Pringle, Mrs. Clark, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Pascal here, Mr. Hassel, Mr.
• > taking >> that that person is taking >> that that person is taking responsibility
• though I was the person who originally obtained<00:10:23.760> that.
• Uh, with regards to—I missed the opening monologue—um, of the cost.

Bills: HB67, HB89, HB67, HB89

Keywords: parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• Thank you, Miss Randall, for your testimony.
• questions thank you thank you Miss questions thank you thank you Miss Randall<00:35:21.440> for
• we're just missing like we need<00:48:26.800> we're<00:48:26.920> missing<00:48:27.280
• <00:58:51.359> all to look again not you personally all to look again not you personally all
• <01:08:30.400> possessions survive a loss of personal possessions survive a loss of personal

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

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• scores, operating history, personal scores, operating history, personal wealth,<00:02:02.880>
• >> Miss Smith. M Smith, Chair Baker. >> Miss Smith. M Smith, Chair Baker.
• work in 2024 about protecting personal work in 2024 about protecting personal information<00:19:
• <00:20:43.440> Um personal information protected. Um personal information protected.
• >> Miss Charlie. >> Miss Charlie.

Bills: HF3707, HF3732, HF2581, HF3731

Keywords: unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183

Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.

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• Their families and friends, whether in person or online, are here today.
• Work continues to this day including diving operations to recover, personal effects, and any remaining
• Clearly, something was missed.
• Absolutely, and that is certainly the personalities of crew members and capabilities is something that
• I just want to make it crystal clear that something was missed at the DCA crash.

Keywords: aviation safety, midair collision, American Airlines Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk helicopter, NTSB, FAA, ADS-B technology, safety protocols

Summary: The meeting focused on the discussions surrounding the tragic midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Testimonies were provided by key figures including NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and FAA Acting Administrator Chris Richelieu. The committee expressed grave concerns regarding the existing safety protocols, questioning why the FAA failed to act on numerous warnings and data indicating potential collision risks. Members emphasized the need for urgent reforms in aviation safety to prevent such tragedies in the future. Specific highlights included the recognition of the importance of ADS-B out technology and concerns about the operational practices of military helicopters in controlled airspaces.

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• But I will have Miss Carlson; she might have some input on this. Sure, Miss Carlson.
• with the bill but um I will have Miss with the bill but um I will have Miss Carlson<00:18:42.360
• this sure miss this sure miss Carlson<00:18:46.880> uh<00:18:47.039> thank<00:18:47.200
• But I will have Miss Carlson; she might have some input on this. Sure, Miss Carlson.
• Before we close, I wanted to just share a quick personal story because this is personal for me, and this

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I don't think you're missing anything.
• wanted to know if perhaps we are missing wanted to know if perhaps we are missing something<00:13
• I >> I don't think you're missing anything.
• That person would fall under the merit system.
• That person would fall under the merit system.

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.

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• and often challenging Journey personal and often challenging Journey finally<00:16:39.279> the
• These persons are still either male or female sex.
• not result in a third sex these persons not result in a third sex these persons are<00:29:32.840
• Second, no person in Minnesota or anywhere else should be judged solely on their ability to reproduce
• This is an issue that was used in the last political campaign by a person running for president.

Bills: HF1233

Keywords: women's athletics, gender, sports competition, Human Rights Act, biological sex, participation limits, 1183, house

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• For me, this issue is somewhat personal.
• at some things relates to personal at some things relates to personal history<00:19:38.159> we've
• <00:32:40.880> in equable and right where those person in equable and right where those person
• <00:36:53.520> could like to ask Miss Miss Pratt if she could like to ask Miss Miss Pratt
• And again, there is no excuse for that person violating that order.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:06 SB 75: 00:01:05 Discussion in Opposition to SB 75: 00:11:00 SCR 89: 00:26:30 HB 38: 00:34:51 HB 201: 00:50:16, 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 75, sponsored by Senator Reed, which would lower Kentucky’s concealed carry age from 21 to 18. The bill’s supporters, including Taylor McKe of the NRA, argued that 18- to 20-year-olds are legal adults who should have equal Second Amendment rights, noting they can vote, serve in the military, and otherwise be treated as adults. Supporters also cited court decisions and historical arguments, while opponents, including Kathy Hobart and Chuck Eddie, warned that the bill would increase gun violence and put more guns in the hands of young people without adequate training. Senator Carol said he opposed the bill because the brain is not fully mature until about age 25 and called the measure irresponsible; Senator Denine said he would pass the bill but wanted training requirements added; Senator Thomas also opposed it on public safety grounds; and Senator Wheeler supported it as a parity and self-defense measure for law-abiding young adults. After debate, the committee voted on SB 75 and reported it favorably with the expression of opinion that it should pass. The roll call reflected a mix of support and opposition, with several members explaining their votes. Supporters emphasized self-defense, constitutional rights, and consistency with adult responsibilities, while opponents focused on youth violence, public safety, and the lack of a training requirement. The committee then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 89, sponsored by Senator Jimmy Higdon, which would direct the establishment of a Kentucky Restoration of Voting Rights Task Force. Higdon described it as a typical interim work group and said it would include five House and five Senate members. Discussion broadened to expungement and restoration issues, including marijuana-related convictions and other records that members said should be reviewed in light of changing laws. Chair Storm noted he had filed a separate expungement task force resolution and suggested the measures could be coordinated. The resolution was moved, seconded, and the roll was called, with Senator Thomas later explaining support for treating older marijuana convictions more equitably in light of current law.

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• One person was able to have a yard sign; the other person was not.
• It's just my personal opinion on that.
• <00:35:36.480> freedom do believe this is a personal freedom do believe this is a personal
• um so I I do think this is a personal um so I I do think this is a personal freedom<00:36:14.720
• and in particular concern to Miss and in particular concern to Miss Mitchell<00:37:40.760> in

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:05 Attendance Roll Call: 00:17 HB 30 (Rep. Blanton): 01:12 HB 27 (Rep. Osborne: 05:22 HB 45 (Rep. Hodgson): 08:29 HB 211 (Rep. C. Lewis): 15:54 HB 441 (Rep. Tipton): 36:38 Adjournment: 41:20, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up House Bill 30, which addresses pension spiking and retired state troopers returning to work. The sponsor and Kentucky Public Pensions Authority staff said the bill would codify court language clarifying that across-the-board raises from the General Assembly do not count as pension spiking, and the committee substitute would also give retired troopers rehired on a year-to-year basis the same vacation, sick leave, and bereavement benefits as new troopers. The committee adopted the substitute and a title amendment, and HB 30 passed 9-0. The committee then considered House Bill 27, which removes an arbitrary 2023 date from the Planned Communities Act that had created confusion over political signage rules in HOA and planned community phases. The sponsor said the change would preserve HOA authority to regulate sign size, duration, and placement while eliminating inconsistent treatment of neighboring properties. The bill passed 10-0. House Bill 45 followed, proposing to ban foreign funding in Kentucky elections and ballot measures and to require disclosure for express advocacy ads related to ballot measures. Supporters said the bill would put ballot measures on the same footing as candidate and PAC restrictions and prevent foreign nationals from influencing Kentucky elections; one senator raised concerns that the language could unintentionally chill participation by noncitizens, especially in one-on-one discussions, and the sponsor said he would work on that issue. The committee adopted the bill as amended, and it passed 8-1. The final major item was House Bill 211, which would create a narrow exemption allowing cigar bars under defined conditions, including a revenue threshold, age restrictions, ventilation requirements, and local permitting options. The sponsor said the bill would not roll back general smoke-free laws but would allow tightly regulated cigar bars and grandfather existing ones from some requirements. Public health witnesses, including a nurse, a physician, and a thoracic surgeon, opposed the bill, warning it would weaken strong smoke-free protections, harm workers and patrons, and reverse progress against tobacco-related disease. The transcript provided did not include a final vote on HB 211.