Transcript Highlights:

• <c> to</c><00:14:05.639><c> trying</c><00:14:05.839><c> to</c><00:14:05.959><c> get</c><00:14:06.120>
• their issues through<00:14:07.240><c> as</c><00:14:07.399><c> well</c><00:14:07.600><c> we</c><00:14
• :07.680><c> were</c><00:14:07.800><c> able</c><00:14:08.000><c> to</c><00:14:08.120><c> get</c><00:14
• </c><00:14:16.600><c> and</c><00:14:16.720><c> some</c><00:14:16.839><c> of</c><00:14:16.959><c> the<
• </c><00:14:19.519><c> to</c><00:14:19.680><c> navigate</c><00:14:20.079><c> away</c><00:14:20.279><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :06.480><c> who</c><00:14:06.720><c> do</c><00:14:06.880><c> not</c><00:14:07.040><c> share</c><00:14
• </c><00:14:09.440><c> stand</c><00:14:09.760><c> behind</c><00:14:10.160><c> its</c><00:14:10.399><c>
• That<00:14:11.519><c> is</c><00:14:11.680><c> not</c><00:14:11.920><c> how</c><00:14:12.079><c> a</c>
• 14:14.399><c> function</c><00:14:14.959><c> and</c><00:14:15.279><c> it</c><00:14:15.519><c> must</c>
• Primary<00:14:17.120><c> elections</c><00:14:17.600><c> are</c><00:14:17.839><c> not</c><00:14:18.000

Bills: HB541 , HB541

Committee: Senate State Governmental Affairs

Keywords: PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot, polling place signage, election integrity, political party, Democrat, Republican

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:04.560><c> Just</c><00:14:04.720><c> want</c><00:14:04.800><c> to</c><00:14:04.959><c> say
• </c><00:14:06.160><c> to</c><00:14:06.320><c> be</c><00:14:06.480><c> here</c><00:14:06.639><c> today
• </c><00:14:10.800><c> Um</c><00:14:11.440><c> next</c><00:14:11.680><c> up,</c><00:14:12.000><c> Brad
• </c><00:14:20.720><c> My</c><00:14:20.880><c> name</c><00:14:21.040><c> is</c><00:14:21.199><c> Brad<
• ><00:14:24.480><c> today</c><00:14:24.720><c> on</c><00:14:24.959><c> behalf</c><00:14:25.199><c> of<

Bills: HF962 , HF3541 , HF2936 , HF3762 , HF2879

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:09.760><c> Next</c><00:14:10.160><c> is</c><00:14:10.880><c> uh</c><00:14:11.120><c> David
• </c><00:14:28.720><c> um</c><00:14:30.160><c> on</c><00:14:30.399><c> Zoom</c><00:14:30.639><c> or</c
• Okay,<00:14:35.760><c> let</c><00:14:36.000><c> me</c><00:14:36.079><c> see</c><00:14:36.240><c> if</
• c><00:14:36.399><c> I</c><00:14:36.560><c> got</c><00:14:36.800><c> any</c><00:14:37.040><c> here.
• ><c> any</c><00:14:44.000><c> and</c><00:14:44.079><c> I</c><00:14:44.160><c> I</c><00:14:44.240><c>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills related to bribery and public corruption. On SB 2249, which would increase penalties for bribery under certain circumstances, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure, arguing that Hawaii’s current class B felony penalty is probationable and too weak to secure cooperation in corruption cases, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Snyder decision narrowed federal bribery prosecutions. The Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that elevating bribery to a class A felony and making it non-probationable was excessive, overbroad, and would remove judicial discretion. Multiple individuals also testified in support. Committee members questioned the prosecutor about removing deferred acceptance of plea provisions and asked HPD about the $20,000 threshold; the prosecutor said alternative charges could still be used in plea bargaining, and HPD said the threshold aligns with first-degree theft. The committee also discussed how current law tolls the bribery statute of limitations while an official remains in office, with the prosecutor explaining it can extend up to six years total. The committee then heard SB 2494, which would set a nine-year statute of limitations for bribery offenses. The Public Defender opposed the extension, saying the justification based on the length of federal investigations was too broad and that bribery already has a longer limitations period than most felonies. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill, saying bribery cases often involve coordination with federal investigators, that federal and state evidence-gathering methods may differ, and that a longer period would help ensure admissible evidence and allow state prosecution when federal law no longer applies. Members asked whether there were public examples of cases lost to the current limitations period; the prosecutor said he was not aware of any publicly available examples, but maintained nine years was a reasonable period. The committee also considered SB 2737, which would create a misdemeanor for failure by a state or county elected official to report bribery. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments and suggested changing the term to “public servant” for consistency with existing law. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the intent but warned the reporting requirement could create Fifth Amendment issues for witnesses who might otherwise be useful in grand jury proceedings. The bill drew broad public support, with 33 supporters and no opposition noted. Finally, the committee took up SB 3071, which revises sex trafficking and promoting prostitution statutes by redefining “profits from prostitution” and adding an affirmative defense for certain lawful transactions. The Public Defender opposed the measure, saying it still could reach people without the required criminal intent and that the affirmative defense language could be applied unevenly. The Attorney General and Honolulu Prosecutor supported the bill, saying it better addresses concerns raised by the State v. Ibarra decision while closing loopholes that allow traffickers to disguise profits as loans or gifts. The prosecutor emphasized that traffickers are sophisticated and can structure transactions to evade current law.

Transcript Highlights:

• You<00:14:03.000><c> know,</c><00:14:03.400><c> a</c><00:14:03.480><c> few</c><00:14:03.680><c> years
• ><c> before</c><00:14:05.480><c> a</c><00:14:05.520><c> lot</c><00:14:05.720><c> of</c><00:14:05.800>
• </c><00:14:12.200><c> Eddie</c><00:14:12.400><c> was</c><00:14:12.600><c> the</c><00:14:12.959><c> uh
• And<00:14:44.400><c> I</c><00:14:44.480><c> think</c><00:14:44.680><c> maybe</c><00:14:44.920><c> it's
• ><c> we</c><00:14:46.520><c> step</c><00:14:46.839><c> up</c><00:14:47.720><c> and</c><00:14:48.079><

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:01.600><c> Chair,</c><00:14:01.920><c> just</c><00:14:02.160><c> one</c><00:14:02.480><c>
• </c><00:14:11.760><c> They</c><00:14:12.000><c> did</c><00:14:12.160><c> not</c><00:14:12.720><c> uh<
• </c><00:14:15.120><c> and</c><00:14:15.279><c> they're</c><00:14:15.440><c> the</c><00:14:15.600><c>
• So,<00:14:22.560><c> as</c><00:14:22.800><c> I</c><00:14:22.959><c> said,</c><00:14:23.120><c> that's
• </c><00:14:24.639><c> about</c><00:14:25.120><c> uh</c><00:14:25.279><c> closing</c><00:14:25.600><c>

Bills: HF1049

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: school library aid, education finance, school districts, charter schools, funding eligibility, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:02.880><c> be</c><00:14:02.959><c> in</c><00:14:03.199><c> the</c><00:14:03.440><c> same</
• Um that if there's not<00:14:08.959><c> a</c><00:14:09.199><c> will</c><00:14:09.600><c> to</c><00:14
• /c><00:14:12.720><c> highway</c><00:14:13.279><c> system</c><00:14:14.560><c> that</c><00:14:14.959><
• ><c> constantly</c><00:14:15.920><c> going</c><00:14:16.079><c> to</c><00:14:16.240><c> be</c><00:14:
• I will<00:14:29.920><c> I</c><00:14:30.240><c> will</c><00:14:30.880><c> um</c><00:14:31.760><c> I</c

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:00.720><c> Um</c><00:14:01.199><c> obviously</c><00:14:02.000><c> we</c><00:14:02.240><c>
• 14:05.839><c> it</c><00:14:06.079><c> was</c><00:14:06.240><c> in</c><00:14:06.800><c> 2011.
• </c><00:14:08.959><c> message</c><00:14:09.360><c> I</c><00:14:09.600><c> I</c><00:14:11.040><c> from
• ><c> to</c><00:14:11.680><c> time</c><00:14:11.839><c> I'd</c><00:14:12.079><c> get</c><00:14:12.320>
• ><c> if</c><00:14:19.440><c> we</c><00:14:19.519><c> could</c><00:14:19.680><c> get</c><00:14:19.839>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes unanimously and then heard extended testimony from Senator Jimmy Higdon, who reflected on Kentucky’s 2011 childhood obesity task force and said the state’s childhood obesity problem has worsened since then. He described prior recommendations from that task force, including more physical education, nutrition education, classroom-based physical activity, complete streets, bike lanes, sidewalks, and safe routes to school. Higdon also argued that government programs have contributed to obesity and drug abuse, focusing especially on SNAP and Medicaid, and said he has long advocated for a waiver to distribute SNAP benefits twice a month rather than once a month. Higdon said SNAP fraud and abuse are significant, claiming some recipients sell benefits and some retailers bend the rules on eligible purchases. He also said spreading benefits through the month could help families keep fresh food in the home and stabilize grocery store business, especially in food deserts and rural areas. In response to questions, he said he would not support allowing hot prepared foods under SNAP, though he said a grocery-store produce incentive similar to the farmers market match could be beneficial if structured separately. He also said the WIC program is a model for how SNAP could be better administered. Members thanked Higdon for his service and discussed whether the issue is food insecurity or poor nutrition. Senator Douglas emphasized adding stronger guardrails to nutrition-related programs, and Representative Proctor asked about the challenges of operating grocery stores in rural areas and food deserts. Higdon said independent grocers face thin margins, competition, and cyclical market pressures, and that SNAP distribution patterns can worsen those challenges. After Higdon’s testimony, the committee heard from Ann Cressilious, a registered dietitian with the Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, who began a presentation on the profession and on efforts to improve nutrition and access to nutrition information in Kentucky.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:14:02.000><c> Yes,</c><01:14:02.239><c> I</c><01:14:02.400><c> am.
• &gt;&gt; Senate<01:14:05.120><c> file</c><01:14:05.520><c> 14,</c><01:14:06.080><c> literacy</c><01:14
• the</c><01:14:37.040><c> the</c><01:14:37.440><c> department</c><01:14:37.840><c> to</c><01:14:38.000
• And that's<01:14:41.199><c> they</c><01:14:41.440><c> still</c><01:14:41.679><c> have</c><01:14:41.760
• </c><01:14:52.400><c> And</c><01:14:52.560><c> the</c><01:14:52.719><c> meat</c><01:14:52.880><c> of<

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> the</c><00:14:02.240><c> impact</c><00:14:02.639><c> on</c><00:14:02.959><c> children</c><00:14:
• Replacing<00:14:24.480><c> the</c><00:14:24.720><c> culture</c><00:14:25.040><c> of</c><00:14:25.199>
• </c><00:14:28.639><c> require</c><00:14:29.279><c> no</c><00:14:29.519><c> deed</c><00:14:29.760><c>
• </c><00:14:33.040><c> Every</c><00:14:33.360><c> effort</c><00:14:33.680><c> must</c><00:14:34.000><c
• ><c> to</c><00:14:47.120><c> share</c><00:14:47.360><c> about</c><00:14:47.519><c> a</c><00:14:47.680

Committee: House Families & Children

Keywords: 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:13 - Discussion of 26RS HB 109 26:47 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 109 32:30 - Discussion of 26RS HB 190 36:15 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 190 37:30 - Adjournment, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :14:13.839><c> and</c><00:14:14.000><c> to</c><00:14:14.240><c> help</c><00:14:14.399><c> prepare</c>
• </c><00:14:15.279><c> to</c><00:14:15.519><c> achieve</c><00:14:15.839><c> their</c><00:14:16.079><c>
• The<00:14:17.760><c> library</c><00:14:18.160><c> strive</c><00:14:18.399><c> to</c><00:14:18.560><c>
• Many</c><00:14:26.160><c> of</c><00:14:26.320><c> the</c><00:14:26.399><c> things</c><00:14:26.560><
• spaces<00:14:39.920><c> for</c><00:14:40.160><c> our</c><00:14:40.399><c> students</c><00:14:41.040>

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <c> we</c><00:14:02.720><c> hear</c><00:14:03.320><c> wine</c><00:14:04.320><c> so</c><00:14:05.079><
• </c><00:14:12.040><c> five</c><00:14:12.360><c> five</c><00:14:12.519><c> and</c><00:14:12.600><c> a<
• percent<00:14:13.160><c> at</c><00:14:13.279><c> most</c><00:14:13.560><c> alcohol</c><00:14:14.040>
• 14:15.440><c> lower</c><00:14:16.440><c> uh</c><00:14:16.639><c> and</c><00:14:17.199><c> the</c><00:
• ><c> 14</c><01:14:06.719><c> years</c><01:14:06.880><c> ago</c><01:14:07.159><c> when</c><01:14:07.320

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 29, 2025, and heard testimony on HB 108, which concerns intoxicating liquor and would expand direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits. Supporters included representatives of Koloa Rum Company, Maui Brewing Company, and Ola Brew, who argued the bill would modernize alcohol laws, help small local producers compete, support jobs and local agriculture, and give consumers more access to Hawaii-made products. They also said Hawaii already has experience regulating direct wine shipments, with age verification and carrier-based delivery systems in place, and that direct shipping could help businesses reach visitors after they return home and diversify beyond tourism. Opposition came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, whose representative said the bill could increase access for underage drinking, especially because liquor commissions do not currently conduct compliance checks on alcohol shipments and may lack capacity to do so. The group also raised tax-enforcement concerns, saying the existing three-tier system makes excise and sales tax collection easier, while direct shipping would require additional auditing. They urged the committee to oppose the bill or defer it until more research is done, and suggested a common carrier reporting requirement to help reconcile shipments. Committee members questioned both sides about whether current law already allows some alcohol shipments, whether a Kentucky distiller could ship directly to Hawaii, and how reciprocity with other states would work. Supporters said the bill is modeled on wine-shipping language and could be amended to clarify reciprocity, while opponents said the bill lacks a common carrier reporting requirement and would place a burden on county liquor commissions. No vote or final action on HB 108 was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay,<00:14:07.680><c> thank</c><00:14:07.839><c> you</c><00:14:08.000><c> very</c><00:14:08.160><c>
• Nurses Association,<00:14:10.880><c> Carol</c><00:14:11.800><c> Phillips</c><00:14:12.800><c> in</c><
• Antinet Davis<00:14:32.079><c> in</c><00:14:32.600><c> support.</c><00:14:33.600><c> Okay.
• </c><00:14:38.720><c> Also</c><00:14:39.040><c> in</c><00:14:39.279><c> support,</c><00:14:39.680><c>
• Hawaii Les<00:14:47.519><c> also</c><00:14:47.839><c> in</c><00:14:48.160><c> support.

Committee: Senate Labor and Technology

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Labor and Technology Committee met on April 4, 2025, to consider four governor’s messages involving nominations to the Hawaii Retirement Savings Board and the Hawaii Workforce Development Council. Barbara Creek, nominated to the Retirement Savings Board for a term ending June 30, 2029, testified that she had already served two years on the board, had prior experience with deferred compensation plans, and wanted to help operationalize the program quickly and efficiently. In response to a question about Senate Bill 855, she explained that an opt-out auto-enrollment model is the gold standard for retirement savings programs, would increase participation and contributions, and would help Hawaii avoid being an outlier and improve the chances of joining a multi-state compact for a cost-effective program. Amber Aana, nominated to the Workforce Development Council for a term ending June 30, 2029, emphasized her maritime-industry background and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and training opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Scott Collins, nominated to the same council for a term ending June 30, 2028, said he had served on the board since 2022 and could contribute public-sector and union experience to help address government workforce challenges. Pane Mayonga II, also nominated to the Workforce Development Council for a term ending June 30, 2029, was absent due to union travel, but the committee heard extensive testimony in support from labor, industry, and community representatives. Support testimony was recorded for all four nominees, including from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, United Public Workers, Hawaii State AFL-CIO, Hawaii Nurses Association, Hawaii Ports Maritime Council, and other organizations and individuals. For Pane Mayonga II, the committee noted support from a broad coalition including labor unions, maritime and construction groups, and community advocates. No opposition testimony was presented, and members did not raise substantive questions on the Workforce Development Council nominees. After a brief recess, the committee reconvened for decision-making and voted to recommend advice and consent on all four governor’s messages: GM 727 for Barbara Creek, GM 744 for Amber Aana, GM 717 for Scott Collins, and GM 728 for Pane Mayonga II. Each recommendation was adopted unanimously, and the committee congratulated the nominees before adjourning with no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> and</c><00:14:16.800><c> this</c><00:14:16.920><c> is</c><00:14:17.079><c> a</c><00:14:17.440><c
• c> but</c><00:14:39.399><c> even</c><00:14:39.639><c> think</c><00:14:39.759><c> of</c><00:14:39.920>
• :14:43.600><c> that</c><00:14:43.759><c> the</c><00:14:43.920><c> family</c><00:14:44.279><c> has</c>
• evidence<00:14:45.759><c> shared</c><00:14:46.199><c> from</c><00:14:46.399><c> the</c><00:14:46.560>
• :14:41.760><c> I</c><01:14:41.960><c> did</c><01:14:42.159><c> I</c><01:14:42.239><c> did</c><01:14:42.440

Bills: HF2233 , HF1524 , HF1893 , HF1396 , HF2456 , HF2959 , HF2300 , HF2412 , HF3022 , HF2825 , HF1862 , HF1373 , HF1039 , HF3070

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

Transcript Highlights:

• We want to take<00:14:07.200><c> care</c><00:14:07.360><c> of</c><00:14:07.440><c> women's</c><00:14:
• </c><00:14:09.400><c> opposition</c><00:14:10.000><c> to</c><00:14:10.120><c> this</c><00:14:10.320><
• </c><00:14:13.920><c> Health</c><00:14:14.200><c> care</c><00:14:14.800><c> for</c><00:14:15.000><c>
• ><c> for</c><00:14:16.320><c> women</c><00:14:16.959><c> is</c><00:14:17.120><c> not</c><00:14:17.400
• If you<00:14:25.800><c> will</c><00:14:25.959><c> give</c><00:14:26.200><c> me</c><00:14:26.480><c> a

Bills: SB1432 , SB2024 , SB2043 , SB2060 , SB2069 , SB2153 , SB2259 , SB2319 , SB2321 , SB2338 , SB2360 , SB2396 , SB2405 , SB2407 , SB2544 , SB2550 , SB2552 , SB2578 , SB2580 , SB2607 , SB2614 , SB2671 , SB2800 , SB2805 , SB2816 , SB2835 , SB2877 , SB2892 , SB2928 , SB2934 , SB3063 , SB3199 , SB3233 , SB3325 , HCR8 , HCR10 , HCR11 , HCR13 , HCR14 , HCR18 , HCR19 , HCR22 , HCR24 , HCR31 , HCR32 , HCR33 , HCR35 , HCR54 , HCR62 , HCR63 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR82 , HCR83 , HCR85 , HCR91 , HCR93 , HCR94 , HCR96 , HCR98 , HCR102 , HCR104 , HCR105 , HCR106 , HCR110 , HCR111 , HCR116 , HCR117 , HCR118 , HCR121 , HCR122 , HCR123 , HCR124 , HCR125 , HCR127 , HCR128 , HCR137 , HCR139 , HCR140 , HCR141 , HCR144 , HCR146 , HCR162 , HCR165 , HCR166 , HCR173 , HCR178 , HCR179 , HCR180 , HCR181 , HCR182 , HCR185 , HCR189 , HCR191 , HCR192 , HCR193 , HCR194 , HCR200 , HCR202 , HCR6 , HCR36 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HCR44 , HCR53 , HCR57 , HCR61 , HCR64 , HCR69 , HCR84 , HCR101 , HCR103 , HCR107 , HCR112 , HCR126 , HCR136 , HCR154 , HCR161 , HCR175 , HCR186 , HCR187 , HCR188 , HCR197 , HCR203 , HCR204 , HCR206 , HB1870 , HB1588 , HB2429 , HB2386 , HB2583 , HB2361 , HB2270 , HB2137 , HB1643 , HB1682 , HB1692 , HB2078 , HB1553 , HB1667 , HB1700 , HB1728 , HB2293 , HB2096 , HB1959 , HB1511 , HB1961 , HB1858 , HB1897 , HB2088 , HB2093 , HB2279 , HB2314 , HB2505 , HB2433 , HB963 , HB1705 , HB1550 , HB469 , HB1334 , HB1710 , HB1737 , HB1753 , HB1881 , HB2309 , HB1713 , HB1741 , HB2062 , HB463 , HB1839 , HB1664 , HB2455 , HB2417 , HB1898 , HB1573 , HB1768 , HB1962 , HB2101 , HB1782 , HB2033 , HB1518 , HB1642 , HB1752 , HB2097 , HB2282 , HB1696 , HB1823 , HB1886 , HB2152 , HB2413 , HB2503 , HB1875 , HB1519 , HB1509 , HB1628 , HB1810 , HB1990 , HB2023 , HB2540 , HB1679 , HB1888 , HB2576 , HB2592

Keywords: Kalaupapa, Kalawao, Molokai, Maui County, county consolidation, Hansen's disease, leprosy, Department of Health, DOH, patient residents, former patients, public health, transition planning, jurisdiction transfer, county governance, historical preservation, cultural preservation, environmental remediation, community input, Kalaupapa Settlement

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:14:01.680><c> going</c><00:14:01.839><c> to</c><00:14:01.880><c> apologize</c><00:14:02.720><
• </c><00:14:03.839><c> I</c><00:14:03.880><c> didn't</c><00:14:04.120><c> get</c><00:14:04.280><c> to<
• ><00:14:10.560><c> and</c><00:14:10.720><c> it's</c><00:14:10.880><c> no</c><00:14:11.079><c> stranger
• </c><00:14:12.480><c> We</c><00:14:12.600><c> just</c><00:14:13.120><c> did</c><00:14:13.360><c> some
• They<00:14:47.680><c> can</c><00:14:47.839><c> set</c><00:14:48.040><c> up</c><00:14:48.160><c> an</c

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: Consideration of SB 70 00:03:41 Consideration of SB 85 00:13:04 Consideration of SB 29 00:16:56 Consideration of SB 226 00:23:09, 958, all

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• This<00:14:19.199><c> stewardship</c><00:14:19.760><c> program</c><00:14:20.880><c> allows</c><00:14:
• This<00:14:35.040><c> is</c><00:14:35.120><c> a</c><00:14:35.360><c> safety</c><00:14:35.760><c> first
• </c><00:14:42.320><c> It</c><00:14:42.639><c> also</c><00:14:42.959><c> provides</c><00:14:43.279><c>
• President,<00:14:48.800><c> if</c><00:14:49.040><c> there</c><00:14:49.199><c> are</c><00:14:49.360><
• ><00:14:50.959><c> of</c><00:14:51.199><c> Senate</c><00:14:51.440><c> Bill</c><00:14:51.760><c> 49.

Keywords: 958, all

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• </c><00:14:25.360><c> Um</c><00:14:25.760><c> she</c><00:14:25.920><c> and</c><00:14:26.080><c> I</c>
• Um Robin does<00:14:36.480><c> a</c><00:14:36.720><c> all</c><00:14:36.880><c> the</c><00:14:37.000><
• c><00:14:39.400><c> and</c><00:14:39.480><c> the</c><00:14:39.560><c> committee,</c><00:14:40.400><c>

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:14:18.720><c> for</c><00:14:18.959><c> starting</c><00:14:19.600><c> uh</c><00:14:19.920><c>
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• So thank<00:14:27.839><c> thank</c><00:14:28.000><c> you</c><00:14:28.160><c> so</c><00:14:28.320><c>

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:19 Auditor of Public Accounts 00:01:07 Office of Secretary of State 00:10:22 Kentucky State Treasury 00:17:51 Office of Attorney General 00:28:50, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met for its first meeting and heard budget-related presentations from the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Secretary of State, with the Treasurer beginning a presentation at the end of the transcript. Auditor Allison Ball reviewed her office’s 2024 and early 2025 work, including hundreds of county and state audits, several special examinations, and ongoing reviews such as the kinship care funding issue, the Kentucky Department of Education audit, and the Jefferson County Public Schools audit. She said her office is focused on waste, fraud, abuse, and legal compliance, and asked the committee to consider future budget changes, including aligning her appropriation with restricted funding and restoring a stronger performance-audit function. She also highlighted audits that exposed serious problems, including the Department of Juvenile Justice review, and said those reports are intended to serve as models for other entities to avoid similar failures. Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office is self-sustaining through fees and does not need tax dollars, but asked for greater access to its own revenues and more flexibility in using them. He highlighted the Safe at Home address confidentiality program, saying recent changes expanded protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and that the program has grown rapidly while remaining funded by offender fines. Adams also urged lawmakers to again adjust county election funding for inflation, noting the current per-voter and per-precinct amounts were set decades ago. In questioning, Representative Hart asked whether the Safe at Home program was self-funding; Adams replied that it covers only about 10% of its operating cost and said the best solution would be to let the office use more of the revenue it already collects rather than rely on tax dollars. Treasurer Martin Medcafe, introduced with staff member Russell Weber, praised the General Assembly’s fiscal discipline and described the Treasury’s work in managing state funds. He reported strong results from the Unclaimed Property Fund, saying the office returned $35.5 million to Kentuckians in its first year and $3.8 million in the first month of the current year, and said the State Investments Commission generated $682 million in returns last year. He also highlighted financial literacy efforts through the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission and said the Treasury is helping manage opioid settlement funds, which are now earning up to $200,000 per month through investment. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.