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• WE ALSO IF ANYONE ELSE IN THE AUDIENCE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE COMMENTS ON THIS WE ARE MOST HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And so we just basically say, to accommodate the police, people don't have the right to defend themselves
• And so we just we basically say in to<02:40:31.040> accommodate<02:40:31.439> the<02:40
• :31.680> police<02:40:32.399> people<02:40:32.720> don't to accommodate the police
• people don't to accommodate the police people don't have<02:40:33.040> the<02:40:33.200> right

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• shelters as those that believe they can accommodate within.
• those schools that want can accommodate those schools that want to<03:16:57.200> build<03:16:
• So, if you they can accommodate within.
• We talk about a reasonable accommodation, and even you ready for this one, Madam President?
• then to accommodate then to accommodate that.<04:49:41.840> We<04:49:42.080> all<04

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: SB3136, SB2521, SB2851, SB3154, SB3262, SB2387, SB3001, SB2818, SB2972, SB2372, SB2108, SB888, SB3320, SB2798, SB2110, SB3007, SB2615, SB2095, SB2101, SB3138, SB2756, SB3229, SB2969, SB3286, SB3238, SB2557, SB3140, SB2014, SB3097, SB3096, SB3069, SB99, SB2930, SB2268, SB2543, SB3022, SB3109, SB3215, SB3152, SB3156, SB3234, SB3053, SB3067, SB2673, SB411, SB2041, SB2919, SB2532, SB2152, SB2721, SB2446, SB2601, SB2239, SB2804, SB3324, SB2802, SB2577, SB2320, SB2706, SB2595, SB2781, SB2961, SB2433, SB2657, SB2340, SB3045, SB3203, SB2861, SB3245, SB2803, SB3204, SB3025, SB2138, SB2645, SB3082, SB2109, SB2261, SB3332, SB2811, SB2567, SB2125, SB2866, SB83, SB874, SB2386, SB3137, SB3132, SB2175, SB2272, SB2271, SB847, SB3302, SB2089, SB2102, SB2050, SB2694, SB2487, SB2061, SB709, SB3083, SB2151, SB2852, SB2471, SB2568, SB2253, SB2697, SB2429, SB2929, SB3032, SB2057, SB148, SB2353, SB2075, SB2907, SB2074, SB3219, SB3218, SB2367, SB3048, SB17, SB3253, SB2376, SB3103, SB2999, SB3255, SB1166, SB3157, SB2698, SB3029, SB2146, SB2470, SB3040, SB3076, SB2575, SB3294, SB2438, SB2530, SB2688

Keywords: lead-free, lead in drinking water, drinking water, water infrastructure, public water system, plumbing, pipe fittings, solder, flux, fixtures, cast iron pipe repair, nonpotable water, Safe Drinking Water Act, Department of Health, water quality, lead exposure, lead contamination, water utilities, backflow preventer, fire hydrant

Bills: SB3136, SB2521, SB2851, SB3154, SB3262, SB2387, SB3001, SB2818, SB2972, SB2372, SB2108, SB888, SB3320, SB2798, SB2110, SB3007, SB2615, SB2095, SB2101, SB3138, SB2756, SB3229, SB2969, SB3286, SB3238, SB2557, SB3140, SB2014, SB3097, SB3096, SB3069, SB99, SB2930, SB2268, SB2543, SB3022, SB3109, SB3215, SB3152, SB3156, SB3234, SB3053, SB3067, SB2673, SB411, SB2041, SB2919, SB2532, SB2152, SB2721, SB2446, SB2601, SB2239, SB2804, SB3324, SB2802, SB2577, SB2320, SB2706, SB2595, SB2781, SB2961, SB2433, SB2657, SB2340, SB3045, SB3203, SB2861, SB3245, SB2803, SB3204, SB3025, SB2138, SB2645, SB3082, SB2109, SB2261, SB3332, SB2811, SB2567, SB2125, SB2866, SB83, SB874, SB2386, SB3137, SB3132, SB2175, SB2272, SB2271, SB847, SB3302, SB2089, SB2102, SB2050, SB2694, SB2487, SB2061, SB709, SB3083, SB2151, SB2852, SB2471, SB2568, SB2253, SB2697, SB2429, SB2929, SB3032, SB2057, SB148, SB2353, SB2075, SB2907, SB2074, SB3219, SB3218, SB2367, SB3048, SB17, SB3253, SB2376, SB3103, SB2999, SB3255, SB1166, SB3157, SB2698, SB3029, SB2146, SB2470, SB3040, SB3076, SB2575, SB3294, SB2438, SB2530, SB2688

Keywords: lead-free, lead in drinking water, drinking water, water infrastructure, public water system, plumbing, pipe fittings, solder, flux, fixtures, cast iron pipe repair, nonpotable water, Safe Drinking Water Act, Department of Health, water quality, lead exposure, lead contamination, water utilities, backflow preventer, fire hydrant

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• So, would that include places of public accommodation within a hospital or health care facility?
• Uh, but did it accommodate getting a new phone number, and I would tend to think that's probably pretty
• Uh, but did it accommodate getting a new phone number, and I would tend to think that's probably pretty
• Uh Uh Uh but<02:39:43.360> did<02:39:43.560> it<02:39:43.720> accommodate<02:39:
• 45.200> uh but did it accommodate uh but did it accommodate uh uh uh uh getting<02:39:48.600><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• See transmission projects that have taken 15 and 20 years, and they're not going to be able to accommodate
• Overlay on top of all this, the system has gotten a lot more complicated as we've tried to accommodate
• lot more complicated as we've<00:32:48.640> tried<00:32:48.799> to<00:32:48.960> accommodate
• <00:32:49.440> renewables, we've tried to accommodate renewables, we've tried to accommodate
• <01:42:51.840> or know reach a reach a accommodation or know reach a reach a accommodation

Keywords: 916, all

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• with accommodating uh, storage in<01:09:57.120> statutory<01:09:57.679> language<01:09
• Okay, it is exactly 1:00, and in the interest of staying on schedule and accommodating the schedules
• The chair wished her good luck with her votes in executive session and thanked her for the accommodation
• <03:08:46.479> Appreciate >> Thanks for the accommodation.
• Appreciate >> Thanks for the accommodation. Appreciate it. it. it. >> Okay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Her short-term rental offers diverse accommodations for guests traveling with multigenerational families
• Her guests are a unique demographic, not interested in hotel accommodations.
• for guests traveling with accommodations for guests traveling with multigenerational<01:40:18.080>
• They wake up and enjoy accommodations.
• Um, to try and accommodate those folks who are not millionaires and not, right, you know, they're trying

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And because of that, this will mean that school districts that are attempting to accommodate these students
• So we're just saying members, districts should have this choice if they're trying to accommodate, like
• Louis Park brought this bill to us to accommodate religious holidays.
• ,<00:53:51.680> like trying to accommodate, like trying to accommodate, like Representative
• brought this bill to us to accommodate brought this bill to us to accommodate religious<00:53:58.640

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We want our vendors also to tell us more about accommodations.
• :09:33.880> comp<00:09:34.160> more<00:09:34.360> about<00:09:34.560> accommodations
• about a comp more about accommodations. about a comp more about accommodations.

Keywords: 0:00:03 - Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:43 - Approval of October 14, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Minutes 0:01:15 - Acceptance of Office of Education Accountability Report: Analysis Of Student Discipline Data in Kentucky Schools 0:02:10 - Implementation Update on 26 RS HB 257 0:49:38 - Career and Technical Education in the Assessment and Accountability System 1:13:50 - Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 1:47:27 – Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability. On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use. The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.

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• Again, we did our best to accommodate as many people as possible.
• Can I just say I requested ADA accommodations for additional time?
• You did, and you were given accommodations. We can discuss that also later, but thank you.
• Okay, thank you so much, and thank you for accommodating my switch to virtual because I had a meeting

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on several Judiciary bills, with the largest portion focused on S. 1178/H. 2052 to reduce mass incarceration and end life without parole. People incarcerated at MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, and NCCI Gardner described personal growth, rehabilitation, restorative justice work, family separation, and the belief that parole eligibility after long sentences would better reflect public safety and human development. Speakers emphasized that life without parole removes hope and can undermine rehabilitation, while supporters argued that many lifers are older, less likely to reoffend, and could contribute positively if given a chance at parole review. Committee members did not take votes during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1139 to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving tobacco use, with Sen. Keenan explaining that a recent SJC decision had cut off claims where the injured person did not sue within three years before death. He said the bill would restore families’ ability to seek redress in cases involving long-latency tobacco harms like COPD. Another major topic was S. 1205, which would add abusive litigation to the definition of coercive control in domestic violence law; Sen. Michael Moore said the bill would stop abusers from using repeated court filings to harass and financially burden survivors. The committee also took up S. 1114 on automatic record sealing, with Sen. Friedman and others arguing that the current petition-based process is slow, burdensome, and disproportionately harms people with criminal records, especially Black and Latino residents. Testimony also supported H. 1965/S. 1132 on compensation for wrongful conviction, with advocates and sponsors describing a faster administrative claims process, transitional support, and higher compensation without the current cap. Sen. Payano testified for S. 1241 to expand educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults, saying education reduces recidivism and improves reentry outcomes. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on S. 2522, an update to Massachusetts’ shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Sen. Friedman, the Attorney General’s office, and DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said the bill is needed to strengthen protections against out-of-state legal attacks, protect patient and provider data, clarify enforcement authority, and add a state-level EMTALA-style emergency care requirement. Committee members asked detailed questions about prescription labeling, the prescription monitoring program, attorney discipline, custody and full faith and credit issues, and whether the bill’s enforcement language could create unintended limits or conflicts. The Attorney General’s office said it would provide follow-up written testimony on several technical questions.

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• the instances that you're well aware of, those are challenging because it requires us to make an accommodation
• c><01:29:02.320> an because it requires us to make an because it requires us to make an accommodation
• 03.440> is<01:29:03.560> difficult<01:29:04.080> to<01:29:04.200> do, accommodation
• , which is difficult to do, accommodation, which is difficult to do, and<01:29:04.520> there<01

Keywords: 958, all

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• If you require any accommodation, please speak with our sergeant staff identified by the gold ties.
• 00:00:57.840> you<00:00:58.000> require<00:00:58.399> any<00:00:58.640> accommodation
• ,<00:00:59.520> please If you require any accommodation, please If you require any accommodation

Bills: HF4588, HF3685, HF4577, HF4932

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, mental health, behavioral health, rural health, rural areas, access to care, task force, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, general fund appropriation, veteran suicide prevention, PTSD, service members, military families, telehealth, rural psychiatry, high school diploma, armed forces, education policy, military service

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• If you require any accommodation, please speak to the sergeant staff wearing the gold ties.
• If you require any accommodation,<00:01:38.479> please<00:01:38.880> speak<00:01:39.119
• > to<00:01:39.280> the accommodation, please speak to the accommodation, please speak to

Bills: HF3901, HF962, HF4428, HF4478, HF1775

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• The goal posts moved several times this weekend, and we were very accommodating, working all the way
• and we moved several times this weekend and we were<01:36:26.280> very<01:36:26.560> accommodating
• ,<01:36:27.200> working<01:36:27.520> all<01:36:27.680> the were very accommodating
• , working all the were very accommodating, working all the way<01:36:27.880> through<01:36:28.080

Bills: HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement

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• under the health department's licensing framework that the language that you passed last week accommodated
• language that you passed<01:36:38.000> last<01:36:38.239> week<01:36:38.719> accommodated
• <01:36:39.440> both<01:36:39.679> their passed last week accommodated both their passed
• last week accommodated both their needs<01:36:40.400> and<01:36:40.639> the<01:36:40.800

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• concern, which I had echoed previously and that's the reason why we're not expanding more than to accommodate
• we're not expanding more than um<00:26:24.679> to<00:26:24.960> to<00:26:25.200> accommodate
• <00:26:25.960> all<00:26:26.240> potential um to to accommodate all potential um to
• to accommodate all potential occupations<00:26:29.280> healthcare<00:26:29.679> occupations

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up gubernatorial message nominations. Margaret Jackson was heard for reappointment to the State Council on Mental Health, where she said her lived experience with family members facing schizophrenia, houselessness, and substance use issues motivates her service. Andrew Savaiano was heard for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council and said he wanted to continue elevating youth voice and lived experience. Tao Yan was heard for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants and emphasized the importance of wastewater treatment to public health and the environment. The Department of Health testified in support of the nominations, and the committee later adopted chair recommendations to advise and consent to all three nominations, noting Senator Favela’s excuse and no recorded objections. The committee then heard HB 1853 relating to dementia. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies, advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience, including a person living with Alzheimer’s and his caregiver spouse, who described the value of early diagnosis and coordinated support. Supporters said the bill would expand memory care navigation and access, especially on neighbor islands and in rural areas, and help families connect to resources earlier. One member raised concerns about the cost and scale of the proposed program, asking about the number and cost of dementia specialists and noting broader budget pressures, but the bill remained under discussion with no final action shown in the transcript. The committee also heard HB 1591 relating to health care, which would expand the preceptor tax credit to additional health professions, including physician assistant students and PAs, with testimony in support from nursing, public health, medical, and provider organizations. Supporters argued the measure would help address workforce shortages and improve training opportunities for local and economically disadvantaged students. A committee member asked about the aggregate cost of the credit and whether the existing credit had been fully utilized; the chair noted the bill was being kept narrower than broader proposals because of fiscal concerns. The transcript then moved to HB 1961 relating to health care access near facilities, with supporters arguing it protects access to legal reproductive health care and opponents saying it is unnecessary, vague, and burdensome on free speech and protest activity. No final vote on the bills appears in the excerpt provided.

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• disability community right now, there is a sense that the most vulnerable will be denied the care and accommodations
• vulnerable will be denied the<00:47:41.040> care<00:47:41.200> and<00:47:41.440> accommodations
• <00:47:42.319> they<00:47:42.640> need<00:47:42.960> in the care and accommodations
• they need in the care and accommodations they need in an<00:47:43.359> unfocused<00:47:44.000

Bills: HF3174, HF3800

Keywords: background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm

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• Current law relating to nonprofit associations was written to accommodate homeowners associations and
• <01:45:37.520> was<01:45:37.760> written<01:45:38.000> to<01:45:38.159> accommodate
• associations was written to accommodate associations was written to accommodate homeowners<01:45

Keywords: 1136, house, all