Transcript Highlights:

• My patients trust me to make decisions based on their individual cases.
• My patients trust me to make decisions based on their individual cases.
• And when I look at the Chibirp report, it saves people every month somewhere between zero and $25.
• Patients place extraordinary trust in their physician, and any violation of that trust, especially when
• To be clear, under what this bill proposes, no licensing board in the state of California—zero licensing

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• LNG, or liquefied natural gas, is natural gas that's been chilled to 260 degrees below zero, where it
• Enterprises government agencies trust Enterprises government agencies trust AWS<00:27:39.960>
• But you'll be using less water, or a net zero water out of it in terms of recycling or whatever.
• We gave tax zero incentives right back in before 2011.
• <01:09:11.159> incentives companies we gave tax zero incentives companies we gave tax zero

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• state's funding can be filled by the state's budget<00:04:00.960> reserve<00:04:01.360> trust
• <00:04:02.120> That's<00:04:02.440> the budget reserve trust fund.
• That's the budget reserve trust fund.
• get to the zero but what is your goal? get to the zero but what is your goal?
• fund dollars uh provided reserve trust fund dollars uh provided for<00:49:43.400> those<00:49

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:22 Overview/Impact of Executive Order 47:02 General Funds in Road Plan 50:37 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met for its first meeting and received an overview from Transportation Cabinet officials on the governor’s executive order responding to high gas prices. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock and budget director Shawn McKiernan explained that the order declared a state of emergency, reduced the state motor fuels tax by 10 cents per gallon, froze the tax rate for FY27, and urged Congress to suspend the federal gas tax. They said the emergency regulation would remain in effect until the war in Iran ends or Kentucky gas prices fall below $3 per gallon, and that any transportation budget shortfalls could be covered by the state budget reserve trust fund if requested later by the governor. McKiernan estimated the 10-cent reduction would reduce the road fund by about $26.8 million per month, with roughly 44% flowing to county road aid, rural secondary, and municipal road aid. He said the immediate impact to counties and cities would be about $11.8 million for one month, while the cabinet would see about $15 million per month less available for its own use. He also said the freeze on the FY27 motor fuels tax rate would prevent a scheduled increase and, compared with the budget assumption, would produce about $42 million in net additional revenue, split between local governments and the cabinet. He added that if the reduction lasted through December, the major transportation programs could be down about 16.9% from budgeted levels. Members focused on the effect on local governments, the road fund, and the cabinet’s cash management process. Several senators and representatives criticized the executive order as short-sighted or political, while others emphasized the need for a long-term solution to transportation funding. Questions were raised about how make-whole payments to counties and cities would be handled, how the cabinet manages cash flow, and whether the state should continue relying on general fund transfers to support the road plan. Cabinet officials said they would work with lawmakers, explained that project authorizations are managed based on cash flow and seasonal spending patterns, and noted that construction and maintenance costs have risen sharply, making revenue adequacy a continuing concern.

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• We have two votes, but that's a 10 to zero.
• We have two votes, but that's a 10 to zero.
• You have a 10 to zero unanimous. Congratulations. So we can use it. Thank you very much.
• Seeing no opposition, let's go ahead and have that as a unanimous vote: 10 to zero.
• trust the system.

Bills: SB97, SB55, SB40, SB38, SB120, SB113, SB116, SB117, SB118

Keywords: tax credits, municipality, county property, industrial revenue bonds, economic development, qualified expenditures, solar energy, tax credit, renewable energy, photovoltaic, solar thermal, New Mexico, economic incentive, energy independence, SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance

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• So when these gas board trust fund.
• We're going to make zero money and everyone's going to leave Covington County.
• We're going to make zero money and everyone's going to leave Covington County.
• We're going to make zero money and everyone's going to leave Covington County. Thank you.
• formations with zero local consent. formations with zero local consent.

Bills: HB61, HB176, SB12

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• >> 16<05:22:29.680> to<05:22:29.920> zero. >> 16 to zero.
• >> 16<05:23:45.920> to<05:23:46.160> zero. >> 16 to zero.
• >> 16 to zero.
• >> 16 to zero.
• >> Zero. >> Zero. >> Zero.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Major changes since its adoption—from near-zero-emission vehicle mandates to the pandemic issues that
• Our state already has many regulations and funding programs that encourage the transition to zero-emission
• , and CARB already tracks how those... ...and funding programs that encourage the transition to zero-emission
• more active transportation projects in those zones so that the communities at least will start to trust
• projects. ...transportation projects in those zones so that the communities at least will start to trust

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on transportation planning, emissions, freight, and vehicle regulation. SB 1087 by Senator Cabaldon would modernize SB 375 regional climate and transportation planning by moving regional plan updates from every four years to every eight years, clarifying roles for CARB and the California Transportation Commission, and better aligning funding and guidelines. Supporters, including SCAG, MTC/ABAG, MPOs, local governments, and some environmental groups, said the bill would reduce duplicative planning costs and improve implementation. Opponents, including Coalition for Clean Air and the California Building Industry Association, warned it could weaken climate accountability, expand VMT-related burdens, and create housing and CEQA concerns. The bill passed 9-1 and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1315, which would require manufacturers to report software updates for semi-autonomous vehicle features to the Insurance Commissioner so the state can build data for future policy. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed 12-0. SB 1275 by Senator McNerney would replace the general fund portion of the state sales tax on motor vehicles with a one-time vehicle license fee so buyers could potentially claim a federal tax deduction; the LAO testified as a technical witness, and the bill passed 9-1. SB 1287 by Senator Hurtado would create a tax credit to spur private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure; supporters said it would improve safety, freight efficiency, and emissions, and it passed 12-0. The committee also approved SB 1423 by Senator Stern, which would streamline review for certain transit and rail projects that have already undergone extensive environmental review; it passed 8-1. SB 1064 by Senator Daly would reduce the frequency of clean truck checks for very low-mileage heavy-duty and off-road vehicles, and passed 12-0 after supporters said it would reduce unnecessary trips and costs while opponents awaited CARB analysis. SB 1375 by Senator Cortese would similarly reduce duplicative environmental review for qualifying major transit and rail projects, and passed 12-0. SB 1392, also by Senator Cortese, would expand the smog-check exemption for certain historic collector vehicles used mainly for shows, parades, and charitable events; classic car and lowrider advocates supported it, while air quality groups opposed it as increasing emissions. It passed 10-2. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, including SB 1213, by a 12-0 vote.

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• Gregoi declares the vote: 96 for, zero nay.
• The amendment is only changing the phrase trust fund to revolving fund. And I move for adoption.
• Zero nay. One received a majority vote of those elected in constituting the House.
• Representative Lowe declared the vote: 95 yes, zero nay, haven't received a A majority vote of those
• Of course, we would love to see that happen, but at this point, we have zero expectation.

Bills: HB2059, HB3920, HB2992, HB3267, HB4457, HB3800, HB3818, HB4425, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4333, HB4340, HB4343, HB4344, HB4363, HB4229, HB4230, HB4236, HB4246, HB1979, HB3431, HB3052, HB3047, HB3048, HB4092, HB4302, HB3261, HB3704, HB3312, HB3546, HB3849, HCR1021, HB4105, HB4159, HB4304, HB3835, HB3619, HB4490, HB3710, HB4201, HB3907, HB3748

Keywords: health care, medication, inmates, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, reimbursement, county jails, medical expenses, sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, procurement, transplant research, Oklahoma Tax Code, HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers

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• There's zero population, zero customers, and then there is clear definition of what is considered well
• Because if you're not in zero population, zero customers, or you're in what is defined as well served
• And so I trust your values. I know where you're coming from. I want to say thank you for that.
• I've spoken to the opponents today and I just want to tell them that I do hear you, but I do trust that
• That bill is out eight to zero, and with that, this committee is adjourned. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• because of the insightful questions that that were asked and that's attorney general opinion ga dash zero
• I've had zero contact with them for over 10 months. It's heart-wrenching.
• We're reporting one to zero. Any questions? I'm happy to answer any questions.
• The chair, there being seven ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• Gonzales, Flores, Hayes, LaHood, Dyson There being eight ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.

Bills: HB170, HB865, HB748, HJR112, HB 1110, HB1495, HB786, HB 1130, HB170

Keywords: civil liability, self-defense, force, deadly force, legal immunity, attorney's fees, criminal justice, firearms, liability, veterans, gun ownership, immunity, firearm hold agreement, sexual abuse, nondisclosure, confidentiality, public policy, Trey's Law, parental rights, child upbringing

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:46:01.199> And education trust fund. Yeah. And education trust fund. Yeah.
• drinking water and groundwater trust drinking water and groundwater trust fund.<05:53:32.080>
• drinking water and groundwater trust. drinking water and groundwater trust.
• <05:57:31.120> Providing trust? That is part of it. Providing trust? That is part of it.
• It's a net zero change. You vehicles. It's a net zero change.

Keywords: 10am HB 1 & HB 2, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference on HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed comparison documents and worked through a long list of House and Senate positions, agreeing on some technical or already-enacted items while setting aside others for later discussion. Early on, members agreed to delete a House Bill 2 section tied to a bill already passed into law, and a representative explained a technical amendment to the EFA provisions clarifying enrollment-cap repeal language and compulsory attendance rules for EFA students. That amendment was discussed but a vote was postponed because not all members were present. The committee also noted that the overall EFA budget numbers had already been settled separately. Several items were either agreed to or held for further negotiation. Members agreed to delete sections already covered by other enacted bills, including BTLA-related language, and to accept a technical amendment changing "municipalities" to "political subdivisions" in a section affecting funding eligibility. They also agreed on some items involving workers’ compensation second injuries, certain pilot-program language, and some sections related to state loan repayment and other technical corrections. In contrast, they set aside or disputed items involving site evaluation, lottery-related provisions, opioid abatement, the Commission on Aging, Granite Advantage premium costs, renewable energy/offshore wind funding, special education funding, and several education trust fund and unique-fund provisions. The committee spent substantial time on policy disputes. The House side argued against keeping money in dedicated Fish and Game funds rather than increasing the main Fish and Game fund, while the Senate side defended its approach and raised concerns about fee impacts, including one tied to the fishing license. The members also discussed a housing appeals board proposal, with one member suggesting a possible compromise that would preserve some function while shifting duties and possibly sunsetting the arrangement later; the contracts for the positions were noted as running through June 30, 2028 and June 30, 2029. Another extended discussion concerned the child advocate records-access section, which one side wanted removed as policy that should go through the normal bill process, while another member asked to hold it and suggested a possible middle-ground, time-limited approach. Later, the committee agreed to remove sections already handled in other bills, including House sections 254 and 255, and discussed but did not resolve disputes over liquor licensing functions, cannabis-related language, cost containment, special education, and several fee and fund provisions. The Senate explained its position on the governor’s commission language, saying opioid abatement trust funds could not be used for that purpose and that the commission should continue to be funded through 5% of gross liquor profits; it also described renaming the body the Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention and expanding its scope to include problem gambling. The meeting ended with several major items still open for later negotiation.

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• <00:12:08.040> fund<00:12:08.480> a<00:12:08.720> trust<00:12:09.160> fund
• <00:12:10.079> of<00:12:10.440> 2 that has a trust fund a trust fund of 2 that has
• a trust fund a trust fund of 2 trillion.<00:12:12.399> 7<00:12:12.920> billion<00:12:13.880
• The overall growth of zero from 2022 and even declines among some students as well.
• Change. their e [Music] [Music] [Music] for On this vote, the ayes are 405, the nays are zero.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:52:13.960> excused, zero no, zero absent, one excused, zero no, zero absent, one excused
• Seeing none, with a vote of 33 ayes, zero noes, zero absent, and zero excused, the Committee of the Whole
• <02:39:33.440> zero<02:39:33.880> two zero noes, zero absent, and zero two zero noes
• c> and<05:55:41.960> one 34 eyes, zero noes, zero absent, and one 34 eyes, zero noes, zero
• With a vote of 34 ayes, zero noes, zero absent, one excused, that motion is adopted.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate was in session with a quorum present, approved the journal, and received several committee and House messages before moving through a long third-reading calendar. The chamber also paused for multiple personal privilege recognitions, including welcoming community guests and students, and a lighthearted update that Senator Sullivan’s missing stuffed “Chip” had been found. The majority leader later moved to lay over the remaining third-reading bills until later in the day, and the Senate also laid over special-order second reading bills until after third reading. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 185 and a series of House bills, including HB 1342 on bear-luring behavior, HB 1269 on transit access, HB 1225 on distributed energy resources, HB 1233 on property tax procedures for nonresidential property, HB 1414 on medical records held by certain health care entities, HB 1256 on release procedures from the Department of Corrections, HB 1004 on a child care income tax credit, HB 1014 extending the Colorado Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit, HB 1111 creating a pesticide product disposal and container recycling program, and HB 1287 continuing certain Division of Real Estate regulatory functions. HB 1206 was laid over to Monday, and SB 193 was laid over to the bottom of the calendar. Several of these bills passed with notable no votes from minority members, while others passed with broad support. The Committee of the Whole then took up House Bill 1276, a bill concerning protections for immigrants in Colorado and related appropriations. Senator Weisman explained and the committee adopted two amendments: one extending the deadline for peace officer training from July 1 to December 31, 2027, and another clarifying that a certification requirement would not apply to the judicial branch’s e-filing system but would continue to apply to other judicial data systems. Senator Judah spoke strongly in support of the bill, arguing it was about government accountability, privacy, and conditions in detention facilities. The committee adopted both amendments and then adopted HB 1276. The committee also considered House Bill 1419, dealing with the overall refund amount for state revenues above the TABOR spending limit. Senator Bridges presented the committee report, and Senator Kirkmeyer spoke in opposition, arguing the bill was an unnecessary maneuver to retroactively alter accounting and TABOR refund calculations despite prior compliance and a clean audit opinion. After debate, the committee report was adopted and the bill was taken up for further discussion, with the transcript ending amid that debate.

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• Basically, this is trying to give you what you're requesting, but it's also a trust-but-verify as far
• The member always pays zero.
• But the member paid zero for it.
• So it's zero for the member, but it reduces the plan-paid cost for the employer. So who pays it?
• Because at $10,000, their cost share goes down to zero because they've met the out-of-pocket.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Insurance met on May 6, 2026, and first reported HB 1241 favorably. That bill, by Chairman Furman, requires insurers to check with DCFS before paying certain insurance settlements to determine whether the recipient owes delinquent child support, and to withhold and remit arrears if found. DCFS explained that Louisiana already has intercepts and other collection tools, but no current mechanism for insurance settlements. Senators raised concerns about notice to obligors and about liability if insurers fail to withhold, but the bill was advanced without objection. The committee then heard HB 870, which would require health insurers and PBMs to cover lower-cost generic or biosimilar drugs when available and to use utilization management no more restrictively on those drugs. Supporters said the bill would improve access and lower patient costs by using wholesale acquisition cost as the comparison point. Opponents, including Louisiana Blue and the AFL-CIO, argued that WAC ignores rebates and net cost, could force plans to cover higher-cost biosimilars first, and could increase premiums and disrupt ERISA and fully insured plan design. The committee adopted a technical amendment set and then a second amendment set that added notice and reporting requirements tied to net cost calculations, and HB 870 was reported favorably as amended. Several other bills were moved with little or no opposition. HB 1176, concerning Medicare Advantage coverage for integrative cancer treatments such as cold cap therapy, cryotherapy, and acupuncture, was amended to change the effective date and then reported favorably. HB 1196, dealing with colorectal cancer screening follow-up colonoscopies, was also amended and reported favorably. HB 1162, a consumer protection bill requiring DOI to verify that a contractor named on a first-party property damage check is licensed in Louisiana, was amended and reported favorably. HB 826, which modernizes insurance referral rules to allow referrals by email or website address, was reported favorably. The committee also heard HB 1151 on insurer investment limits and solvency protections, and HB 1236 on pharmacy reimbursement and copay maximizer programs; both drew substantial testimony and concern, especially over retroactivity, PBM cost allocation, and whether copay maximizers shift costs to patients, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 1236.

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• been evaluating for over a year or two about different systems that could be used for gun detection zero
• focuses just on guns and it allows us to be very exact people ask me sometimes why do they call it zero
• for the high schools and middle schools probably about450,000. for the highest things so I know for zero
• so what is... our sites including sporting events Representative prozo of causez I thought I heard zero
• I want to pause there and just say in the last 10 years we've had zero reports of guns in our schools

Summary: The meeting focused on school safety funding and security practices in Oklahoma schools, especially how districts have used school resource officer (SRO) allocation money and related security grants. Kevin Rey of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Office of School Safety and Security explained that the program, created under HB 2903, allows districts to use funds for SROs and physical security improvements such as cameras, access control, fencing, window film, bollards, metal detectors, and vape detectors. He said more than 170 districts used the money to hire SROs in 2024-25, and that the 2024 change allowing retired officers and armed security guards to qualify was a major help. Members questioned whether the money should also support prevention and mental health services, and Rey said the current program is mainly for security hardware and related measures. Mark Stout, chief of police for Putnam City Schools, described the district’s layered security approach, including weapon detection at middle and high schools and the ZeroEyes AI camera system, which monitors existing cameras for visible guns and sends alerts to trained monitoring staff and then to district police. He said the system is used as one layer among others, alongside officers, weapon detection, and school procedures, and noted the district is expanding coverage at athletic facilities. He also explained that the system is more economical than full weapon-detection setups, with annual costs based on the number of cameras. Tecumseh Superintendent Kinsey, Chief Kennedy, and Pottawatomie County law enforcement described the October threat investigation involving a student who posted a photo with a handgun and knife and discussed violence online. They said the FBI tip, rapid coordination among agencies, and an SRO already embedded in the district helped lead to a search warrant and arrest within hours, preventing a possible attack. Kinsey also described the district’s safety measures, including secure entrances, cameras, ALICE training, crisis communication planning, mental health support, clear backpacks, and a new staff alert system. He said community feedback after the incident favored more law enforcement partnership, limited entry points, handheld metal detectors, more SROs, stronger training, and more mental health support. Matt Riggs, former superintendent of McComb, said smaller districts face different security challenges because of limited local law enforcement and long response times. He explained that McComb used its funding for facility upgrades rather than hiring a full-time SRO because the district wanted improvements that would last beyond the three-year funding window. Throughout the discussion, several members emphasized the tension between visible security measures and prevention, with repeated calls for more counselors, mental health supports, and threat-assessment efforts alongside hardening measures. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• It's left their trust in government shattered.
• We have three to zero and we'll wait for Senator Umberg and that consent calendar is approved.
• We have three to zero and we'll wait for Senator Umberg and that consent calendar is approved.
• That goes out and the vote is four to zero. Four to zero. Good. Thank you. And on to the next bill.
• Four to zero is out. Four-zero. The bill goes out. Next one is 2531. Let me go back over here. Yes.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• HP 463 is a straightforward bill designed to strengthen trust in our local election recounts by addressing
• This hotly contested bill, HB 420, had six in support and seven opposed, and zero neutral.
• Trust but verify. So we're on discussion of the amendment.
• no no I'll you I'm not gonna trust no no I'll you I'm not gonna trust anything<03:38:36.960>
• Bill 333 carries on a vote of 18 to zero Bill 333 carries on a vote of 18 to zero is<04:06:30.199

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I'm just—let me trust but verify that statement.
• carries on a vote of 17 to zero carries on a vote of 17 to zero representative<00:22:02.240>
• I'm just let me let me trust All right.
• The motion to pass the amendment carries on a vote of 18 to zero.
• Representative Newsome, 18 to zero.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So for me, there would be zero impact as long as they’re on time.
• Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 35 yeas, zero nays, Mr. President.
• Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 36J, zero nays, Mr. President.
• Secretary, I'll lock the board and record the vote. 36A, zero nays, Mr. President.
• There are some convicted felons that you could really, really trust.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including remarks from the new Democratic caucus leader, Senator Berman, who emphasized affordability, education, health care, public safety, and opposition to measures he said would roll back child labor protections, book access, and gun safety laws. The chamber also recognized military leaders from U.S. Army Special Operations Command and an intern from Senator Polsky’s office. No committee reports or executive messages were on the desk at the start. The Senate then took up and passed several bills, often after substituting House companions and adopting technical amendments. Among the measures approved were the dangerous dogs bill (the Pam Rock Act), local government land regulation, vessel-related voter freedom/boating provisions, blood clot screening and treatment, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, concealed carry licensing for certain officers and service members, timeshare management firms, disability history and awareness instruction, manufacturing and manufacturing fees, public education on background screening requirements, utility service restrictions, educational opportunities for military children, Medicaid oversight, health facilities authorities, and veterans’ nursing home beds. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on human trafficking, waste management, Bright Futures, Medicaid oversight earlier in the day, mammogram coverage, and others. Debate on the disability history bill was especially extensive, with senators discussing the use of the word “disability,” the role of bias, and whether the bill fit with broader DEI-related policy debates. The bill’s sponsor and supporters framed it as a first step toward helping students understand and respect people with disabilities, and the chamber opened co-sponsorship before substituting the House version. Other bills drew focused questions about local government costs, impact fees, staffing burdens, grant criteria for small manufacturers, and the scope of utility preemption. Most measures passed on strong votes, including several unanimous votes, with the concealed carry/firearms bill passing 33-3 and the local government land regulation bill passing 26-8.

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• She works sometimes up to 80 hours a week, and I know this, trust me, and is very accountable.
• She works sometimes up to 80 hours a week, and I know this, trust me, and is very accountable.
• <00:15:04.399> and<00:15:04.759> uh<00:15:04.880> is week and I know this trust
• me and uh is week and I know this trust me and uh is very<00:15:05.320> accountable<00:15:05.839
• all right all right so we the bill zero all right all right so we the bill passes<00:30:52.120> 9

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:24 SB 7: 00:00:51 SB 130: 00:06:00 SB 244: 00:11:17 SB 236: 00:13:31, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and considered four bills. Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Sen. Bledsoe, would create a Right of Publicity Act to prohibit unauthorized commercial use of a person’s unclothed likeness, including for living and deceased individuals, while carving out exemptions for artistic and news-related uses. Bledsoe said the bill is intended to address privacy, dignity, and AI-generated image misuse, and noted she may offer a floor amendment to address concerns from broadband and internet providers. Sen. Thomas supported the bill but questioned the 10-year duration, and Bledsoe said that timeframe was somewhat arbitrary. The committee voted 8-0 to pass SB 7 with favorable expression to the floor. Senate Bill 130, presented by Sen. Maiden, addressed gift card scams and theft of redemption information. A committee substitute was adopted, and Maiden described the bill as a response to organized retail crime, citing major gift card scams in Louisville and Lexington and explaining how tampered cards are returned to shelves and later drained after purchase. He said the substitute would create clear criminal penalties, make gift card tampering a felony, and add gift card fraud to the credit card fraud statute. Members shared personal experiences with compromised gift cards, and the committee approved SB 130 8-0 with favorable expression. Senate Bill 244, a reorganization cleanup bill presented by Sen. Howell and Attorney General’s office counsel Will Schroer, would complete name and structural changes following the transfer of Administrative Hearings and Child Support from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Attorney General’s office and align the bill with prior data privacy legislation. The committee voted 9-0 to send SB 244 to the floor with favorable expression. Senate Bill 236, sponsored by Sen. Smith, drew extended discussion about a veteran’s case involving an old misdemeanor/DUI matter and a later warrant or failure-to-appear issue. The witness described being arrested years later despite having rebuilt her life, and senators debated whether the bill’s proposed time limit could create loopholes or affect court procedures; members emphasized that the underlying charge would remain and that the bill was aimed at unserved failure-to-appear warrants. The committee ultimately voted to advance SB 236 with favorable expression, with several members explaining their support while noting concerns about possible future language changes.